Princess of Wales to attend public event tomorrow

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The comments on today’s garter event are brutal, even the “best rated” ones. I wonder at posters who think all will be fine if Kate and William just step back from all their duties in perpetuity.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1353...Kate-Middleton.html#

You made me look. Those comments were all generally positive (not positive about Blair but positive about the royals). Hmm.

No, there weren't positive in the least. If you click the "Best Rated" tab here's the top "Best Rated" comment:

"Whilst I feel sorry for Kate going through cancer treatment with 3 small children, she is getting the best treatment that money can buy. She's not having to work through her treatment like many people do as it's that or lose their homes and job. She has a husband who does not work full time, cleaners, gardeners, a nanny, drivers, people to shop and cook. She didn't have to join an NHS waiting list to see her GP or wait for treatment. She didn't have to be on a ward with 6 other people with their families visiting and bringing in all sorts of bugs, sharing a bathroom and being kept awake at night by others coughing and spluttering. She was brought out for a couple of hours. In a dress that someone had prepared, with hair and make up done for her. I very much doubt that's a boost to the nation. A nation that has kids in poverty, homeless people, fuel poverty, food poverty, old people choosing between food and heat, 5 week waits to see a GP, no dentist places, police not responding to burglaries..."

Can't disagree with anything there but it doesn't read as brutal or even critical of anything Kate has done. She indeed has an easier life than others, and it's a springboard to critique valid issues with NHS.

DP. It's also a springboard to critique valid issues with the royals.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The comments on today’s garter event are brutal, even the “best rated” ones. I wonder at posters who think all will be fine if Kate and William just step back from all their duties in perpetuity.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1353...Kate-Middleton.html#

You made me look. Those comments were all generally positive (not positive about Blair but positive about the royals). Hmm.

No, there weren't positive in the least. If you click the "Best Rated" tab here's the top "Best Rated" comment:

"Whilst I feel sorry for Kate going through cancer treatment with 3 small children, she is getting the best treatment that money can buy. She's not having to work through her treatment like many people do as it's that or lose their homes and job. She has a husband who does not work full time, cleaners, gardeners, a nanny, drivers, people to shop and cook. She didn't have to join an NHS waiting list to see her GP or wait for treatment. She didn't have to be on a ward with 6 other people with their families visiting and bringing in all sorts of bugs, sharing a bathroom and being kept awake at night by others coughing and spluttering. She was brought out for a couple of hours. In a dress that someone had prepared, with hair and make up done for her. I very much doubt that's a boost to the nation. A nation that has kids in poverty, homeless people, fuel poverty, food poverty, old people choosing between food and heat, 5 week waits to see a GP, no dentist places, police not responding to burglaries..."

Can't disagree with anything there but it doesn't read as brutal or even critical of anything Kate has done. She indeed has an easier life than others, and it's a springboard to critique valid issues with NHS.

To me it's brutal towards privilege, like the great privilege enjoyed by anyone in the monarchy. Which begs the question, will perceptions get better or worse if William and Kate stop even cutting ribbons.

My relatives in Britain generally get private insurance, although perhaps the richest one, who is a lower-tier public figure, didn't out of principle.

DP. The NHS is struggling - that's a big issue. Everyone knows that. Brits are understandably proud of the NHS and it is in dire straits right now. Their medical system is as wrecked as ours for many people.

PS - don't say "begs the question" if you don't use it correctly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The comments on today’s garter event are brutal, even the “best rated” ones. I wonder at posters who think all will be fine if Kate and William just step back from all their duties in perpetuity.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1353...Kate-Middleton.html#

You made me look. Those comments were all generally positive (not positive about Blair but positive about the royals). Hmm.

No, there weren't positive in the least. If you click the "Best Rated" tab here's the top "Best Rated" comment:

"Whilst I feel sorry for Kate going through cancer treatment with 3 small children, she is getting the best treatment that money can buy. She's not having to work through her treatment like many people do as it's that or lose their homes and job. She has a husband who does not work full time, cleaners, gardeners, a nanny, drivers, people to shop and cook. She didn't have to join an NHS waiting list to see her GP or wait for treatment. She didn't have to be on a ward with 6 other people with their families visiting and bringing in all sorts of bugs, sharing a bathroom and being kept awake at night by others coughing and spluttering. She was brought out for a couple of hours. In a dress that someone had prepared, with hair and make up done for her. I very much doubt that's a boost to the nation. A nation that has kids in poverty, homeless people, fuel poverty, food poverty, old people choosing between food and heat, 5 week waits to see a GP, no dentist places, police not responding to burglaries..."

Can't disagree with anything there but it doesn't read as brutal or even critical of anything Kate has done. She indeed has an easier life than others, and it's a springboard to critique valid issues with NHS.

To me it's brutal towards privilege, like the great privilege enjoyed by anyone in the monarchy. Which begs the question, will perceptions get better or worse if William and Kate stop even cutting ribbons.

My relatives in Britain generally get private insurance, although perhaps the richest one, who is a lower-tier public figure, didn't out of principle.

DP. The NHS is struggling - that's a big issue. Everyone knows that. Brits are understandably proud of the NHS and it is in dire straits right now. Their medical system is as wrecked as ours for many people.

PS - don't say "begs the question" if you don't use it correctly.

I wish we had universal healthcare in this country. But let's not pretend there's no resentment in Britain of the people who can afford cadillac healthcare.

PS - that sentence was a question, even if I didn't put a question mark at the end, as many don't when they're trying not to be pedants. Here you go: "Which begs the question: will perceptions get better or worse if William and Kate stop even cutting ribbons."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The comments on today’s garter event are brutal, even the “best rated” ones. I wonder at posters who think all will be fine if Kate and William just step back from all their duties in perpetuity.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1353...Kate-Middleton.html#

You made me look. Those comments were all generally positive (not positive about Blair but positive about the royals). Hmm.

No, there weren't positive in the least. If you click the "Best Rated" tab here's the top "Best Rated" comment:

"Whilst I feel sorry for Kate going through cancer treatment with 3 small children, she is getting the best treatment that money can buy. She's not having to work through her treatment like many people do as it's that or lose their homes and job. She has a husband who does not work full time, cleaners, gardeners, a nanny, drivers, people to shop and cook. She didn't have to join an NHS waiting list to see her GP or wait for treatment. She didn't have to be on a ward with 6 other people with their families visiting and bringing in all sorts of bugs, sharing a bathroom and being kept awake at night by others coughing and spluttering. She was brought out for a couple of hours. In a dress that someone had prepared, with hair and make up done for her. I very much doubt that's a boost to the nation. A nation that has kids in poverty, homeless people, fuel poverty, food poverty, old people choosing between food and heat, 5 week waits to see a GP, no dentist places, police not responding to burglaries..."

Can't disagree with anything there but it doesn't read as brutal or even critical of anything Kate has done. She indeed has an easier life than others, and it's a springboard to critique valid issues with NHS.

To me it's brutal towards privilege, like the great privilege enjoyed by anyone in the monarchy. Which begs the question, will perceptions get better or worse if William and Kate stop even cutting ribbons.

My relatives in Britain generally get private insurance, although perhaps the richest one, who is a lower-tier public figure, didn't out of principle.

DP. The NHS is struggling - that's a big issue. Everyone knows that. Brits are understandably proud of the NHS and it is in dire straits right now. Their medical system is as wrecked as ours for many people.

PS - don't say "begs the question" if you don't use it correctly.

I wish we had universal healthcare in this country. But let's not pretend there's no resentment in Britain of the people who can afford cadillac healthcare.

PS - that sentence was a question, even if I didn't put a question mark at the end, as many don't when they're trying not to be pedants. Here you go: "Which begs the question: will perceptions get better or worse if William and Kate stop even cutting ribbons."

Oops, still forgot the question mark. So shoot me.