Broken Britain was mended today!

Maximus - sorry if i offended - was genuiniely interested in what you all thought nothing else. Did not know it had originated from Al Murrays act and was supposed to be a bit tongue in cheek :) i only ever see it in the newspapers tbh!
 
I don't think Britain is broke. I love my country, jsut widh others were more proud! I know it was tongue in cheek Maximus, but know others aren't so. It was a fantastic day. I didn't really think I was interested in such things, until I started watching and couldn't stop!
 
Maximus said:
Aww such a shame you just spilled half your glass:(

As for "Broken Britain" - it is a throwaway line, a phrase used by comedian Al Murray - aka The Pub Landlord. Reference to recession, and all the other (perceived) problems, crime, health service, dodgy politicians, etc.

I just loved the idea of everyone having something to celebrate as a nation and irrespective of all the nay-sayers and negativity, it was a damn good show with people from all over the world staying up all hours of the night to watch it.

As I say, nobody in the world can touch us for that kind of "do".
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Hence my quotation marks Max. :) I am familiar with Al Murray's alter ego. :p

I've pondered on a reply ... really not sure how best to phrase it ... I have absolutely no issue with them having an absolutely wonderful wedding day and I am glad that those who enjoy that sort of occasion enjoyed it. I really am.

My post did exactly what it said on the tin. Do not assume that because it's not my cup of tea I am a miserable *****. If you watched every second then great - brilliant. Personally I was into a really good book. :cool:

It does slightly annoy me that if you're not a fan of the royals you're portrayed as grumpy party pooper, spoiling everyone's supposed 'fun'. My argument with the royals is a moral and political one, not because I'm a grumpy old sod, although I often am a grumpy old sod. ;)
 
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mumtheshopper said:
Just enjoy iot. We'll be bombing Syria as well as Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya thisa time next week!!!! He he
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Might have missed the point Medusa was trying to make here !! If you have a moral & political objection to something and therefore don't want to partake in the celebrations you are not a grumpy or a killjoy, you just don't agree with something and in fact to 'just enjoy it' because the rest of the world seems to have bought into the whole thing, and there are some pretty clothes and shiny jewellry on show would be the height of hypocrisy!
 
kingleds said:
Might have missed the point Medusa was trying to make here !! If you have a moral & political objection to something and therefore don't want to partake in the celebrations you are not a grumpy or a killjoy, you just don't agree with something and in fact to 'just enjoy it' because the rest of the world seems to have bought into the whole thing, and there are some pretty clothes and shiny jewellry on show would be the height of hypocrisy!
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Do you know for me I really appreciate and understand the point of view of the yeas and the nays and find it really interesting to see every-ones view.

All of us are entitled to our own personal views and no one should be judged for their opinion .

I for one do not think that anyone who does not agree with what I enjoy is a killjoy anymore than I would expect them to think I am a wuss for being a true, blue royalist........we are all individuals and make up the rich tapestry of life.
 
fillymum said:
Do you know for me I really appreciate and understand the point of view of the yeas and the nays and find it really interesting to see every-ones view.

All of us are entitled to our own personal views and no one should be judged for their opinion .

I for one do not think that anyone who does not agree with what I enjoy is a killjoy anymore than I would expect them to think I am a wuss for being a true, blue royalist........we are all individuals and make up the rich tapestry of life.
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I think anyone who dared call you a wuss would be a very silly person indeed Sue :) and i totally agree with you! Life would be exceptionally dull if we all agreed on everything.
 
Didn't mean to offend. Was supposed to be a bit tongue in cheek. I'm not a royalist. Always enjoy a good blub at a good wedding though. It was nice to see the nation happy for a change, it has been so doom and gloom recently for obvious reasons. Just hope you enjoyed your day off anyhow
 
mumtheshopper said:
Didn't mean to offend. Was supposed to be a bit tongue in cheek. I'm not a royalist. Always enjoy a good blub at a good wedding though. It was nice to see the nation happy for a change, it has been so doom and gloom recently for obvious reasons. Just hope you enjoyed your day off anyhow
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I did enjoy my day off - and wasn't offended at all! Everyone is happy bunnies as far as i know! A few people have suggested that if you aren't a royalist you are being grumpy - which is not true - was just trying to point that out! And agree that
Its nice to see people smiling in such tough times.
 
Not true. I'm not a royalist, and wold probably agree with most of your sentiments. Must be a romanticist though. Do enjoy a good blub and a good wedding. Lovely see people living their dreams. Whatever I think of the morals of the royal family's existence. They seemed like two lovely people, in love. Wills didn't ask for his position, and is just trying to make the best of it. ANd Kate, well, she must love him, cos I wouldn't take her place. Really hope it all works out alright. Shame they didn't get their hoeymoon, but the reasons for this seem obvious now
 
mumtheshopper said:
Not true. I'm not a royalist, and wold probably agree with most of your sentiments. Must be a romanticist though. Do enjoy a good blub and a good wedding. Lovely see people living their dreams. Whatever I think of the morals of the royal family's existence. They seemed like two lovely people, in love. Wills didn't ask for his position, and is just trying to make the best of it. ANd Kate, well, she must love him, cos I wouldn't take her place. Really hope it all works out alright. Shame they didn't get their hoeymoon, but the reasons for this seem obvious now
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Ah - might be where i struggle tbh - not a massive wedding person. I agree i wouldn't take her place for all the money in the world. Have i missed something though? No honeymoon? That is a shame whatever the reason:(
 
Starlight said:
lol That made me chuckle - when I saw your avatar photo ;)
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Yup - i got the irony too :)Tis the ONLY decent photo of me - plus my niece looks gorgeous in it! Shame about their honeymoon though
 
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