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"Just another mouth for taxpayers to fund wish the parents and child well but all they did was have a baby.
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"Just another mouth for taxpayers to fund wish the parents and child well but all they did was have a baby.
Have to agree, many babies are born in the UK every day, why the excitement over this one?"
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
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"Just another mouth for taxpayers to fund wish the parents and child well but all they did was have a baby.
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Do you begrudge everyone having kids?
Or just royalty?
I doubt they'll qualify for child benefit you know. 
Since they announced the name today is have hoped they'd have gone for Leia.
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"Just another mouth for taxpayers to fund wish the parents and child well but all they did was have a baby.
Have to agree, many babies are born in the UK every day, why the excitement over this one?
...Ermmm. ..because she's a princess !!! "
Any girl is a princess to a parent who loves them. |
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"Just another mouth for taxpayers to fund wish the parents and child well but all they did was have a baby.
Have to agree, many babies are born in the UK every day, why the excitement over this one?
...Ermmm. ..because she's a princess !!! "
I'm with you on this... Its lovely and it always amazes me the people that think the royal family cost us money. She is a princess and the first one that can't be moved down the line of succession...
Oh and before anyone goes on about supporting her... Her daddy is a rescue pilot.. putting his life out there for people x |
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"Just another mouth for taxpayers to fund wish the parents and child well but all they did was have a baby.
Have to agree, many babies are born in the UK every day, why the excitement over this one?
...Ermmm. ..because she's a princess !!!
Any girl is a princess to a parent who loves them."
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"Just another mouth for taxpayers to fund wish the parents and child well but all they did was have a baby.
Have to agree, many babies are born in the UK every day, why the excitement over this one?
...Ermmm. ..because she's a princess !!!
I'm with you on this... Its lovely and it always amazes me the people that think the royal family cost us money. She is a princess and the first one that can't be moved down the line of succession...
Oh and before anyone goes on about supporting her... Her daddy is a rescue pilot.. putting his life out there for people x "
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
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"Another family on benefits has yet more children at the tax payer's expense"
Can you please supply the costs of both the royal family and the additional cost of a new baby please? 
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"Another family on benefits has yet more children at the tax payer's expense
Can you please supply the costs of both the royal family and the additional cost of a new baby please?
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tyhe real question is:-
is she any better than a baby on 'real' benefits?
I still dont know how anyone can justify ANY royal family...
harp on about finance etc...fair play..
but in the REAL world...I dont see how we can actually condone a birth right that essentially says we are better than you and always will be... |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
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"Another family on benefits has yet more children at the tax payer's expense
Can you please supply the costs of both the royal family and the additional cost of a new baby please?
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tyhe real question is:-
is she any better than a baby on 'real' benefits?
I still dont know how anyone can justify ANY royal family...
harp on about finance etc...fair play..
but in the REAL world...I dont see how we can actually condone a birth right that essentially says we are better than you and always will be..."
I don't think they're any better than anyone else.
The difference being - like it or not the royal family generate a huge amount of money for the UK via tourism etc (far in excess of any 'cost to the taxpayer') and therefore actually produce a net income for the taxpayer, as opposed to any other 'child on benefits' as others on this thread love to point out.
When the same is true of every other family on benefits Then those arguments will be valid.
Personally I couldn't give a toss about the royal family. But labelling them as 'unemployed benefit scroungers' is hilarious!
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Think the Royal family work dammed hard to be fair,, its not like any of them are sat on their asses watching goggle box or whatever other drivell is on the TV.
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"Just another mouth for taxpayers to fund wish the parents and child well but all they did was have a baby.
Have to agree, many babies are born in the UK every day, why the excitement over this one?
...Ermmm. ..because she's a princess !!!
Any girl is a princess to a parent who loves them."
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"Just another mouth for taxpayers to fund wish the parents and child well but all they did was have a baby.
Have to agree, many babies are born in the UK every day, why the excitement over this one?
...Ermmm. ..because she's a princess !!!
Any girl is a princess to a parent who loves them.
Spot on!"
Thankyou, my issue is with society and the medias wrongful _iew that this particular baby is objectively more important than any other. |
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". Its lovely and it always amazes me the people that think the royal family cost us money. She is a princess and the first one that can't be moved down the line of succession...
Oh and before anyone goes on about supporting her... Her daddy is a rescue pilot.. putting his life out there for people x "
That's one of the funniest things I've read for a long time.
The estimated annual cost of the monarchy is £299.4m, around nine times the official figure published by the royal household
The official figure excludes a number of costs, including security, royal visits and lost revenue from the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall
£299.4m is equivalent to the cost of 14,000 nurses, 13,000 police officers and 14,000 teachers
Britain's royal family is the most expensive in Europe.
The whole concept of a 'magical bloodline' would be hilarious if it wasn't costing us so much.
In the meantime watch 'Unlawful Killing' on Youtube (banned in the UK) to see what they are probably capable of. |
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". Its lovely and it always amazes me the people that think the royal family cost us money. She is a princess and the first one that can't be moved down the line of succession...
Oh and before anyone goes on about supporting her... Her daddy is a rescue pilot.. putting his life out there for people x
That's one of the funniest things I've read for a long time.
The estimated annual cost of the monarchy is £299.4m, around nine times the official figure published by the royal household
The official figure excludes a number of costs, including security, royal visits and lost revenue from the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall
£299.4m is equivalent to the cost of 14,000 nurses, 13,000 police officers and 14,000 teachers
Britain's royal family is the most expensive in Europe.
The whole concept of a 'magical bloodline' would be hilarious if it wasn't costing us so much.
In the meantime watch 'Unlawful Killing' on Youtube (banned in the UK) to see what they are probably capable of."
They need putting on a more cost effect budget. I sick of the tired old argument that they being in revenue from tourism. I doubt it would diminish if there weren't any royals left. What are they good for beside photo shots, breading and charity evens. I'm sure celebrity could be found that can do the same but doesnt piss out our money.
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". Its lovely and it always amazes me the people that think the royal family cost us money. She is a princess and the first one that can't be moved down the line of succession...
Oh and before anyone goes on about supporting her... Her daddy is a rescue pilot.. putting his life out there for people x
That's one of the funniest things I've read for a long time.
The estimated annual cost of the monarchy is £299.4m, around nine times the official figure published by the royal household
The official figure excludes a number of costs, including security, royal visits and lost revenue from the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall
£299.4m is equivalent to the cost of 14,000 nurses, 13,000 police officers and 14,000 teachers
Britain's royal family is the most expensive in Europe.
The whole concept of a 'magical bloodline' would be hilarious if it wasn't costing us so much.
In the meantime watch 'Unlawful Killing' on Youtube (banned in the UK) to see what they are probably capable of."
...you have to balance this against the revenue they attract to our country ..people from all over the world visit London and their tourism creates jobs for millions of people. ..sorry I haven't Googled the actual amount . . |
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"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhyYgnhhKFw
this i found interesting.. not sure how much truths in it though "
...sounds very plausible and some of you need to watch ...maybe gain a larger understanding of the monarchy |
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Yawn....I really do struggle to understand all this. its 2015 ffs..
princess????? castles??????? queens (not the Elton variety,i get that)
enlighten me someone & please don't suggest that I am jealous.. |
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"Yawn....I really do struggle to understand all this. its 2015 ffs..
princess????? castles??????? queens (not the Elton variety,i get that)
enlighten me someone & please don't suggest that I am jealous.."
tradition and its a part of being 'British'..
im proud. |
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...its called our history and heritage !!!...The Americans would love what we have ! .that's why millions of them come over here to spend their millions in our country |
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"Another family on benefits has yet more children at the tax payer's expense
Absolutely spot on"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhyYgnhhKFw
give that a watch |
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"Another family on benefits has yet more children at the tax payer's expense
Absolutely spot on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhyYgnhhKFw
give that a watch "
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"...its called our history and heritage !!!...The Americans would love what we have ! .that's why millions of them come over here to spend their millions in our country "
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"...its called our history and heritage !!!...The Americans would love what we have ! .that's why millions of them come over here to spend their millions in our country "
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By *ave1977Man
over a year ago
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"Another family on benefits has yet more children at the tax payer's expense
Absolutely spot on
...less than a pound a year. ..]"
I would like to remove my funding of these scrounging parasites, we claim to live in a democratic country yet we cant vote these out of power |
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"Another family on benefits has yet more children at the tax payer's expense
Absolutely spot on
...less than a pound a year. ..]
I would like to remove my funding of these scrounging parasites, we claim to live in a democratic country yet we cant vote these out of power"
I miss Tony Benn ! |
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"Another family on benefits has yet more children at the tax payer's expense
Absolutely spot on
...less than a pound a year. ..]
I would like to remove my funding of these scrounging parasites, we claim to live in a democratic country yet we cant vote these out of power"
so whats your issue with them then.. explain your financial breakdown to support your claims?
im also on benefits btw.. large percentage of the state is btw |
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"This is very interesting...seems like the woman are standing up for the monarchy..
Any right on sisters out there to give some balance,or are you all busy crocheting booties for charlotte? "
...now you see that REALLY pisses me off .. |
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I'm going to put similar to what I put in another royal baby thread.
I wish the Royal family and new Royal baby all the best. But lets take a moment to think of children also born on the same day, sadly into poverty and hardship with little or no fanfare. Some right here in Britain. Every new life is precious and deserves the best start in life and some children will never get that due to issues beyond the control and understanding.
Is this child truly more special than any sharing her birthday? |
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By *iewMan
over a year ago
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"I'm going to put similar to what I put in another royal baby thread.
I wish the Royal family and new Royal baby all the best. But lets take a moment to think of children also born on the same day, sadly into poverty and hardship with little or no fanfare. Some right here in Britain. Every new life is precious and deserves the best start in life and some children will never get that due to issues beyond the control and understanding.
Is this child truly more special than any sharing her birthday?"
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Is this child truly more special than any sharing her birthday?"
hands up.. i think she is.. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge is 4th in line to the throne.. thats a pretty big deal
Agree babies regardless of the parents are special and loved etc,, but this is actual news from our country.. its great news and a boost for the economy. Makes a change to read something uplifting than all the ssadness of Nepal and other issues throughout the world..
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I really don't think anyone is saying this baby is more special than any other baby/child. ..the majority of parents think their own baby/ child/children are the most special in the world ...the difference is this baby is royalty like it or not ! .. |
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I'm still confused, I'm sure I remember reading a week ago that she'd had a baby girl and called her Charlotte.
And then a couple of days ago saw that she'd only just gone into early labour and after a double check, I couldn't find the story I'd read ANYWHERE.
Should've put a fucking bet on. 
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Is this child truly more special than any sharing her birthday?
hands up.. i think she is.. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge is 4th in line to the throne.. thats a pretty big deal
Agree babies regardless of the parents are special and loved etc,, but this is actual news from our country.. its great news and a boost for the economy. Makes a change to read something uplifting than all the ssadness of Nepal and other issues throughout the world..
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I get that. Nice news story.
But again, she's 4th in line to an institution of privilege, nothing more. It's not a big deal as it's wasn't earned or won, it's just the way it is, which doesn't make it special. As far as a financial boost to the country, it might be money we never see, depending on the outcome of the next election and new government.
To think that her wellbeing is paramount over all children because she born a royal (the birth equivalent of winning the Euromillions) is not enough for me.
This is not an attack on the royals. Just trying to keep things in perspective. |
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"And whether you like the royals or not they play a very big part in our country . "
Not really.
Bus Drivers play a big part in this country. Doctors, including the one that delivered the royal baby, play a big part in this country. Police Officers play a big part in this country. Local shop assistants play a big part in this country. And why?
Because you've had more direct contact with those above than you've had with the Royal family thus having more influence on your day to day life. |
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Is this child truly more special than any sharing her birthday?
hands up.. i think she is.. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge is 4th in line to the throne.. thats a pretty big deal
Agree babies regardless of the parents are special and loved etc,, but this is actual news from our country.. its great news and a boost for the economy. Makes a change to read something uplifting than all the ssadness of Nepal and other issues throughout the world..
I get that. Nice news story.
But again, she's 4th in line to an institution of privilege, nothing more. It's not a big deal as it's wasn't earned or won, it's just the way it is, which doesn't make it special. As far as a financial boost to the country, it might be money we never see, depending on the outcome of the next election and new government.
To think that her wellbeing is paramount over all children because she born a royal (the birth equivalent of winning the Euromillions) is not enough for me.
This is not an attack on the royals. Just trying to keep things in perspective."
dont think her well being is any better than anyone elses child but we hear of all kinds of news thats down to 'celebrity' culture.. just the way it is.
Papers were all over the Beckhams when they finally had a girl .. |
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Is this child truly more special than any sharing her birthday?
hands up.. i think she is.. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge is 4th in line to the throne.. thats a pretty big deal
Agree babies regardless of the parents are special and loved etc,, but this is actual news from our country.. its great news and a boost for the economy. Makes a change to read something uplifting than all the ssadness of Nepal and other issues throughout the world..
I get that. Nice news story.
But again, she's 4th in line to an institution of privilege, nothing more. It's not a big deal as it's wasn't earned or won, it's just the way it is, which doesn't make it special. As far as a financial boost to the country, it might be money we never see, depending on the outcome of the next election and new government.
To think that her wellbeing is paramount over all children because she born a royal (the birth equivalent of winning the Euromillions) is not enough for me.
This is not an attack on the royals. Just trying to keep things in perspective.
dont think her well being is any better than anyone elses child but we hear of all kinds of news thats down to 'celebrity' culture.. just the way it is.
Papers were all over the Beckhams when they finally had a girl .."
I think you're right with the celebrity culture. For me, it's nothing more than that. But nice story nonetheless. |
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"I'm going to put similar to what I put in another royal baby thread.
I wish the Royal family and new Royal baby all the best. But lets take a moment to think of children also born on the same day, sadly into poverty and hardship with little or no fanfare. Some right here in Britain. Every new life is precious and deserves the best start in life and some children will never get that due to issues beyond the control and understanding.
Is this child truly more special than any sharing her birthday?"
Even though I mentioned earlier about not using Elizabeth as part of her names, I am very happy she is here safely and she shares her birthday with my daughter, who is very special to me and my own personal Princess. |
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"Another family on benefits has yet more children at the tax payer's expense
Absolutely spot on
...less than a pound a year. ..]
I would like to remove my funding of these scrounging parasites, we claim to live in a democratic country yet we cant vote these out of power I miss Tony Benn ! "
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"Just another mouth for taxpayers to fund wish the parents and child well but all they did was have a baby.
Have to agree, many babies are born in the UK every day, why the excitement over this one?
...Ermmm. ..because she's a princess !!!
I'm with you on this... Its lovely and it always amazes me the people that think the royal family cost us money. She is a princess and the first one that can't be moved down the line of succession...
Oh and before anyone goes on about supporting her... Her daddy is a rescue pilot.. putting his life out there for people x "
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"...its called our history and heritage !!!...The Americans would love what we have ! .that's why millions of them come over here to spend their millions in our country
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"...its called our history and heritage !!!...The Americans would love what we have ! .that's why millions of them come over here to spend their millions in our country
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If the only thing that entices foreigners to come over here and spend their money, is a family where the members are born into wealth and prestige just 'because', then what a sorry little nation we must be. |
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"...its called our history and heritage !!!...The Americans would love what we have ! .that's why millions of them come over here to spend their millions in our country
If the only thing that entices foreigners to come over here and spend their money, is a family where the members are born into wealth and prestige just 'because', then what a sorry little nation we must be."
Of course it's not the 'only' thing. But it's a rich part of our heritage as a nation and I for one am glad that we have the Queen we do.
But if you think presidential and similar systems aren't all about wealth and prestige too (just look at our main politicians) then you're sorely mistaken. |
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"But if you think presidential and similar systems aren't all about wealth and prestige too (just look at our main politicians) then you're sorely mistaken. "
The difference of course being that those positions are to some extent earned (though of course to enter into the upper echelons of American society chances are that you probably have to be born into some degree of wealth anyway), the royal family are simply the royal family because they're the royal family. |
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"But if you think presidential and similar systems aren't all about wealth and prestige too (just look at our main politicians) then you're sorely mistaken.
The difference of course being that those positions are to some extent earned (though of course to enter into the upper echelons of American society chances are that you probably have to be born into some degree of wealth anyway), the royal family are simply the royal family because they're the royal family."
There's something to be said for someone being born into it though, they've been trained for life to take on that role. The peripheral royals are a bit bullshit, obviously, but I think we're a better country for having the Queen than we would be without. |
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"Just another mouth for taxpayers to fund wish the parents and child well but all they did was have a baby.
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What a complete crock of crap!!
and that can be applied to quite a few posts on here but I cba to quote & reply them all. |
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