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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Read on news prince charles is to visit some areas affected by floods and i wonder if this is of any benefit to those affected as all that will happen is him saying sorry to hear you are suffering but i must dash as mummy making tea back at the palace 
Joking aside and same applies with politicians too whats the point its clear how much help is needed so instead of spending money flying them around and on security why not do something practical to help via making the peoples lives better by sorting out the problems in practical ways not just bluster. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It's about showing support and solidarity. I agree it's of little use in real terms but when disaster strikes it can be comforting to know that those at the top are aware of your plight and , on the face of it, care enough to show their face. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I agree. I don't understand why any 'celebs' visit disaster areas. Seems bloody insensitive really.
Popstar xyz- "Aww it's such a shame your house was destroyed in the hurricane. Brr it's cold, I'm off back to my private jet now."
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It's about showing support and solidarity. I agree it's of little use in real terms but when disaster strikes it can be comforting to know that those at the top are aware of your plight and , on the face of it, care enough to show their face."
^^^^^ exactly. They can't do right for doing wrong can they.When they show up people say it means nothing, if they did nothing people would say they're out of touch with the real world  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I live in an area that's been badly affected by flooding in the past. This time it's not been as bad due to a lot of flood defence works.
I guess the positive from someone like Prince Charles visiting is that it makes it a top news story again . Thus highlighting to the rest of the country how bad it is. And I especially think the older generation will appreciate his visit.
However on the counter side the emergency services should really be the ones in the spotlight ! They do a fantastic job and so often go above & beyond the call of duty. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"It's about showing support and solidarity. I agree it's of little use in real terms but when disaster strikes it can be comforting to know that those at the top are aware of your plight and , on the face of it, care enough to show their face.
^^^^^ exactly. They can't do right for doing wrong can they.When they show up people say it means nothing, if they did nothing people would say they're out of touch with the real world "
How on esrth does it help folk lets say they soend an hour there then piss off back to palaces etc i reckon if you asked if folk would like tea and symoathy or practical help i guess the latter.
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By *eKoopleCouple
over a year ago
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Agreed. In an ideal world the purpose of a political or royal visit should be a field trip to see the problem and action a solution, instead, it's nothing more than a PR trip. Flood defense is shocking in this country, few spend the money required to help reduce the problem and insurance companies don't want to payout. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It's about showing support and solidarity. I agree it's of little use in real terms but when disaster strikes it can be comforting to know that those at the top are aware of your plight and , on the face of it, care enough to show their face.
^^^^^ exactly. They can't do right for doing wrong can they.When they show up people say it means nothing, if they did nothing people would say they're out of touch with the real world
How on esrth does it help folk lets say they soend an hour there then piss off back to palaces etc i reckon if you asked if folk would like tea and symoathy or practical help i guess the latter.
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I agree, practical help is always what's needed by moral support from the lady who's face is on money is comforting. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I live in an area that's been badly affected by flooding in the past. This time it's not been as bad due to a lot of flood defence works.
I guess the positive from someone like Prince Charles visiting is that it makes it a top news story again . Thus highlighting to the rest of the country how bad it is. And I especially think the older generation will appreciate his visit.
However on the counter side the emergency services should really be the ones in the spotlight ! They do a fantastic job and so often go above & beyond the call of duty. "
Good point about the celebrity being there making it newsworthy and therefore getting it into the news. Hadn't really thought of that.
The emergency services do a fantastic job. Every day everywhere.  x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It's about showing support and solidarity. I agree it's of little use in real terms but when didoing wrong!! kes it can be comforting to know that those at the top are aware of your plight and , on the face of it, care enough to show their face.
^^^^^ exactly. They can't do right for doing wrong can they.When they show up people say it means nothing, if they did nothing people would say they're out of touch with the real world
How on esrth does it help folk lets say they soend an hour there then piss off back to palaces etc i reckon if you asked if folk would like tea and symoathy or practical help i guess the latter.
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If you actually read what I wrote - for a change I didnt say it helped. I said they cant do right for doing wrong!! |
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I'd go with MrWho's comment. It's to show their subjects that they are aware of their plight and want to see how they have been affected
No one has a magic wand so to expect them to fix things is a little unrealistic really but it gives people a chance to get their voices heard like that old lady who gave the primeminister what for  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"It raises public awareness - I don't think that's a bad thing for the people suffering. "
The awareness is there all over news etc so no need for money wasted flying folk around for nowt more than easing their conscience. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It raises public awareness - I don't think that's a bad thing for the people suffering.
The awareness is there all over news etc so no need for money wasted flying folk around for nowt more than easing their conscience."
So you feel that Liz and Phil (that's how they like to be addressed) should just sit in the throne room and just mock the paupers and have their press office release a statement that says "let them eat cake"? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It raises public awareness - I don't think that's a bad thing for the people suffering.
The awareness is there all over news etc so no need for money wasted flying folk around for nowt more than easing their conscience."
And I'm sure he'd rather stay at home today. I'm sure his visit will be appreciated by some and again raise awareness to others. Let's watch the news later and see how it went ... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It raises public awareness - I don't think that's a bad thing for the people suffering.
The awareness is there all over news etc so no need for money wasted flying folk around for nowt more than easing their conscience."
Aberystwyrh prom was severely damaged a few weeks ago with the estimate for repair in excess of £1.5 million. Two Ministers visited the site, the second one to announce funding of just over half a million to help with those repairs. The people of Ceredigion were very appreciative of those visits and I didn't hear anyone say they thought it was a waste or a gesture to ease their conscience!! But what do I know, Im only a local who actually lives here |
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"It raises public awareness - I don't think that's a bad thing for the people suffering.
The awareness is there all over news etc so no need for money wasted flying folk around for nowt more than easing their conscience.
Aberystwyrh prom was severely damaged a few weeks ago with the estimate for repair in excess of £1.5 million. Two Ministers visited the site, the second one to announce funding of just over half a million to help with those repairs. The people of Ceredigion were very appreciative of those visits and I didn't hear anyone say they thought it was a waste or a gesture to ease their conscience!! But what do I know, Im only a local who actually lives here "
What pisses me off is the fact they only offered 1/3 of what's needed
How come when something happens abroad . A mud slide or floods . We are soon sending millions and millions yet when something happens here the best we can hope for is a token gesture and a visit by prince fuckin Charles
If the royals and the politicians really gave a shit there would be millions more pumped in |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Fucking sick of the site of murky waters now.. And to be honest, don't really help having some royal telling us how sorry he is... Ain't gonna help us in any way really, other than make us feel more miserable than we already are!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It raises public awareness - I don't think that's a bad thing for the people suffering.
The awareness is there all over news etc so no need for money wasted flying folk around for nowt more than easing their conscience.
Aberystwyrh prom was severely damaged a few weeks ago with the estimate for repair in excess of £1.5 million. Two Ministers visited the site, the second one to announce funding of just over half a million to help with those repairs. The people of Ceredigion were very appreciative of those visits and I didn't hear anyone say they thought it was a waste or a gesture to ease their conscience!! But what do I know, Im only a local who actually lives here
What pisses me off is the fact they only offered 1/3 of what's needed
How come when something happens abroad . A mud slide or floods . We are soon sending millions and millions yet when something happens here the best we can hope for is a token gesture and a visit by prince fuckin Charles
If the royals and the politicians really gave a shit there would be millions more pumped in "
I'm sure insurance companies will foot a majority of the bill, it's what they're there for.
As for visits by royals and/or celebrities, liken it to people visiting you in hospital after major surgery or an accident. They can't physically help but it's comforting to know they're awareof your struggle, even if all they bring are some manky grapes and some flowers from a petrol station. |
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I was going to write something supporting Chuck's visit.... but on second thoughts fuck 'em.
I'm sick of seeing the moaning fuckers from the Somerset Levels on telly demanding money be spent. You fucking chose to live below sea level in an area which has historically flooded. You didn't stop Farmer Joe clearing the trees on the hills, oh no, you just fucking moan about river dredging ... without a fucking care of who it effects down stream............ so fuck 'em! |
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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago
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I can remember seeing footage of his mum's uncle, the Duke of Windsor, or Prince of Wales as he was then, visiting depressed mining areas in Wales during the depression. He was immaculately dressed. It didn't half look strange against the backdrop of communities in dire straits. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I was going to write something supporting Chuck's visit.... but on second thoughts fuck 'em.
I'm sick of seeing the moaning fuckers from the Somerset Levels on telly demanding money be spent. You fucking chose to live below sea level in an area which has historically flooded. You didn't stop Farmer Joe clearing the trees on the hills, oh no, you just fucking moan about river dredging ... without a fucking care of who it effects down stream............ so fuck 'em!"
Too many people in forums mincing their words. Spit it out  |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
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"Yes, it would be better if Chaz came waving that big, fat checkbook of his!!your wish is granted as he has apparently donated £50k to help the relief effort according to aunty beeb news "
The Plook of Westminster has coughed up £50,000 too.
I wonder just how much they each receive in rent from some of the ground which has been flooded. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Lol if his mum dont trust him with the job,why should we?bothered about ecology n global warming us he?doesnt stop the convoys of cars,private planes they joyride in? |
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