Spotify dropped Harry and Markle

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Anonymous wrote:If he loved military service so much, why not join the US Armed Forces?

I recall an interview with Harry when he was in the British armed forces. He said they had to keep him away from the fighting because he would be a target and that wouldn't be fair to his fellow soldiers. So he never really took on any risks during his military stint. I can't see him joining the military here in the US where they don't value his life far above the other personnel.

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Anonymous wrote:I think people are bored of them.

+1 There's only so much whining about perceived slights that the public wants to hear about from the .0001%.

They do need to watch the spending because they're hemorrhaging money. They have to have amassed at least $40M by now (inheritance + earnings), and there's just no excuse for not being able to live off that.

They're spending it as fast as they're making it. If you think they're sitting on a $40M nest egg, you're deluded. That's why all their strategic moves reek of desperation. They spend at a much faster rate than they earn and their future earning potential diminishes every day.

To clarify, I'm guessing that at some point they amassed $40M+ even if it's gone now. My point was that there's no excuse for blowing through that. They wouldn't need round the clock heavy security if they would just sit down and shut up and live like regular $40M trust fund babies. I agree with the rest of your post.

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Anonymous wrote:If he loved military service so much, why not join the US Armed Forces?

I recall an interview with Harry when he was in the British armed forces. He said they had to keep him away from the fighting because he would be a target and that wouldn't be fair to his fellow soldiers. So he never really took on any risks during his military stint. I can't see him joining the military here in the US where they don't value his life far above the other personnel.

Yes, he is as pampered as can be. I think she has more of a work ethic than he does, but I also think she loves the high life and spends money like water.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think people are bored of them.

+1 There's only so much whining about perceived slights that the public wants to hear about from the .0001%.

They do need to watch the spending because they're hemorrhaging money. They have to have amassed at least $40M by now (inheritance + earnings), and there's just no excuse for not being able to live off that.

They're spending it as fast as they're making it. If you think they're sitting on a $40M nest egg, you're deluded. That's why all their strategic moves reek of desperation. They spend at a much faster rate than they earn and their future earning potential diminishes every day.

To clarify, I'm guessing that at some point they amassed $40M+ even if it's gone now. My point was that there's no excuse for blowing through that. They wouldn't need round the clock heavy security if they would just sit down and shut up and live like regular $40M trust fund babies. I agree with the rest of your post.

I love looking at architecture and think that their home in California is beautiful (and idyllic for little kids), but it’s a lot, a lot of house (something like 12+ bathrooms) and a $14 price tag. I bet the upkeep costs are tremendous. They probably would have been wiser to start smaller and upgrade. I do understand why they would need someplace secure from crazies though.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think people are bored of them.

+1 There's only so much whining about perceived slights that the public wants to hear about from the .0001%.

They do need to watch the spending because they're hemorrhaging money. They have to have amassed at least $40M by now (inheritance + earnings), and there's just no excuse for not being able to live off that.

They're spending it as fast as they're making it. If you think they're sitting on a $40M nest egg, you're deluded. That's why all their strategic moves reek of desperation. They spend at a much faster rate than they earn and their future earning potential diminishes every day.

To clarify, I'm guessing that at some point they amassed $40M+ even if it's gone now. My point was that there's no excuse for blowing through that. They wouldn't need round the clock heavy security if they would just sit down and shut up and live like regular $40M trust fund babies. I agree with the rest of your post.

I love looking at architecture and think that their home in California is beautiful (and idyllic for little kids), but it’s a lot, a lot of house (something like 12+ bathrooms) and a $14 price tag. I bet the upkeep costs are tremendous. They probably would have been wiser to start smaller and upgrade. I do understand why they would need someplace secure from crazies though.

Meant 14 million, not 14 haha.

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Anonymous wrote:These two need to spend wisely and keep a close eye on the money.

I like them just fine but I think it's becoming clear that they are pretty ordinary once you peel back the fame and title. Harry should continue his service work. He seems good at it.

Imho both of them are reasonably good at their respective professions of acting and fund raising. Its just the flaunting of Royal connection, celebrity hobnobbing, media hype, family drama and victimhood which makes their brand repulsive. If a brand is a 6 but sold as 10 with fancy packaging and celebrity marketing, consumers stop watching and buying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think people are bored of them.

+1 There's only so much whining about perceived slights that the public wants to hear about from the .0001%.

They do need to watch the spending because they're hemorrhaging money. They have to have amassed at least $40M by now (inheritance + earnings), and there's just no excuse for not being able to live off that.

They're spending it as fast as they're making it. If you think they're sitting on a $40M nest egg, you're deluded. That's why all their strategic moves reek of desperation. They spend at a much faster rate than they earn and their future earning potential diminishes every day.

To clarify, I'm guessing that at some point they amassed $40M+ even if it's gone now. My point was that there's no excuse for blowing through that. They wouldn't need round the clock heavy security if they would just sit down and shut up and live like regular $40M trust fund babies. I agree with the rest of your post.

I love looking at architecture and think that their home in California is beautiful (and idyllic for little kids), but it’s a lot, a lot of house (something like 12+ bathrooms) and a $14 price tag. I bet the upkeep costs are tremendous. They probably would have been wiser to start smaller and upgrade. I do understand why they would need someplace secure from crazies though.

They did this to themselves. If they just quietly remained lesser members of the BRF, then they'd have it made. Even if they couldn't stop their jealous pettiness and left, they could have used his inheritance and whatever savings she had and quietly had a fabulous life that's so far above what most people in the world could every have. A gate would have been sufficient. But they went on the Worldwide Privacy Tour and now they feel scared and entitled to a level of security far beyond their station.

Even now, can't they just shut up and see how that goes? How many intruders does their $$$ security team have to thwart each week?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:These two need to spend wisely and keep a close eye on the money.

I like them just fine but I think it's becoming clear that they are pretty ordinary once you peel back the fame and title. Harry should continue his service work. He seems good at it.

Imho both of them are reasonably good at their respective professions of acting and fund raising. Its just the flaunting of Royal connection, celebrity hobnobbing, media hype, family drama and victimhood which makes their brand repulsive. If a brand is a 6 but sold as 10 with fancy packaging and celebrity marketing, consumers stop watching and buying.

They are actors in their own manufactured story. That's about it. No real acting abilities or talent. Hollywood isn't exactly knocking on Meghan's door to be the next Marvel superhero. She's too old for that now. She has limited relevance to many demographics. My kids are a teen and tweens. They have no idea who she is. They are vaguely aware of the Queen and her passing. They don't know or care about Diana either. Trying to cash in on grievances will only last so long before they completely run out of people who know or care about what they're complaining about.

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Anonymous wrote:If he loved military service so much, why not join the US Armed Forces?

I recall an interview with Harry when he was in the British armed forces. He said they had to keep him away from the fighting because he would be a target and that wouldn't be fair to his fellow soldiers. So he never really took on any risks during his military stint. I can't see him joining the military here in the US where they don't value his life far above the other personnel.

Yes, he is as pampered as can be. I think she has more of a work ethic than he does, but I also think she loves the high life and spends money like water.

She doesn't have a strong work ethic as much as she's motivated to do what it takes to climb to the top. A strong work ethic would have kept them in the BRF.

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Even at their worst financial level, they'll always be better off than 99.99% of the world's population so there is no actual worry. They themselves and their kids would inherit some of Charles's money and by royal connection, they'll always have a seat on Hollywood tables. I wouldn't be surprised if in some desperation democratic party gives them tickets to run for some office. Life is a popularity contest and he won it at birth.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If he loved military service so much, why not join the US Armed Forces?

I recall an interview with Harry when he was in the British armed forces. He said they had to keep him away from the fighting because he would be a target and that wouldn't be fair to his fellow soldiers. So he never really took on any risks during his military stint. I can't see him joining the military here in the US where they don't value his life far above the other personnel.

Yes, he is as pampered as can be. I think she has more of a work ethic than he does, but I also think she loves the high life and spends money like water.

She doesn't have a strong work ethic as much as she's motivated to do what it takes to climb to the top. A strong work ethic would have kept them in the BRF.

She wouldn't be more than a second fiddle there, like Andrew or Edward' wives. I think her move to use his royal status in Hollywood and "non-profit" to build an empire was the right move, implemented well but not being managed well.

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There's Sky Australia news that really took aim at H&M. They have some people out there who really did not respond well to their complaints.

I haven't yet read Harry's book, but I used an Audible credit to purchase it. I started listening to it. However, I just really am a fan of Wills and Kate. I HATE this storyline in the Royal family. I was in 6th grade watching the Princess Di wedding. I remember when she died. I remember Will and Kate's wedding. The two brothers and Kate were getting along fine until M came into the picture. I'm not blaming her. I just think that she should have known what she was getting herself into, that yes, she would have to curtsy to the Queen. And the Queen, may she RIP, sounded like a nice lady to M.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If he loved military service so much, why not join the US Armed Forces?

I recall an interview with Harry when he was in the British armed forces. He said they had to keep him away from the fighting because he would be a target and that wouldn't be fair to his fellow soldiers. So he never really took on any risks during his military stint. I can't see him joining the military here in the US where they don't value his life far above the other personnel.

Yes, he is as pampered as can be. I think she has more of a work ethic than he does, but I also think she loves the high life and spends money like water.

She doesn't have a strong work ethic as much as she's motivated to do what it takes to climb to the top. A strong work ethic would have kept them in the BRF.

She wouldn't be more than a second fiddle there, like Andrew or Edward' wives. I think her move to use his royal status in Hollywood and "non-profit" to build an empire was the right move, implemented well but not being managed well.

No she and Harry had star power in the context of the BRF, could have done amazing charity work and easily remained on the world stage. They have little star power away from the BRF, don't seem to have much to leverage now after unwisely burning that bridge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do they still have Oprah’s ear? I got the feeling she’d cooled toward them after items in the special were BS - like the “secret wedding.”

Oprah doesn't like to be made to look like a fool by her interviewees. She can remain friends with the couple without risking her reputation.

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She can become the next Goop. That’s a lucrative hustle.