Re: Let's focus on ridiculing ALL monarchies(including European). Personal smears against Charles, Andre Archived Message
Posted by johnlilburne on May 9, 2023, 3:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Let's focus on ridiculing ALL monarchies(including European). Personal smears against Charles, Andre"
Just before the coronation, Charles gave assent to the Public Order Act which criminalised protest (including merely holding up a 'Just Stop Oil' banner). I take it you are aware of the 'preemptive arrests' of Anti-Monarchy protesters. All part of protecting our Potemkin King from the reality that he is not universally admired. He may be more aware than most of the seriousness of the environmental crisis but doesn't seem to realise that he is part of the problem. His consumption habits and behaviour are hardly an example to his 'subjects'. Tackling the climate crisis entails also dealing with the problem of inequality and poverty. It is the excessive consumption levels of a small minority - including the royals - that is the main problem. Monarchy is anachronistic and illegitimate in this day and age. It is anti-democratic and legitimises hierarchy and inequality. Its appeal to cheep sentimentality infantilises us all. I'm glad you enjoyed the spectacle. I didn't watch it. I've had enough of all the Butchers' Aprons draped about.
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