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HM Queens speech 2016
She talked about the Olympics. Then she exposed herself as religious. No mention of the deaths that occurred in 2016. No mention of the homeless on the streets. No mention of people having to work Boxing day. No mention of what "Christ" would think of the billion pound restoration work of the palace while millions go hungry.
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She talked about the Olympics. Then she exposed herself as religious. No mention of the deaths that occurred in 2016. No mention of the homeless on the streets. No mention of people having to work Boxing day. No mention of what "Christ" would think of the billion pound restoration work of the palace while millions go hungry.
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I never watch it, so can't comment... even though I have... because you asked whether I did... which I didn't... which I posted... so I'll go.
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She talked about the Olympics. Then she exposed herself as religious. No mention of the deaths that occurred in 2016. No mention of the homeless on the streets. No mention of people having to work Boxing day. No mention of what "Christ" would think of the billion pound restoration work of the palace while millions go hungry.
Did anyone watch it? What did you think? Hopefully not in a priest to a alter boy kind of way.
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Happy Christmas
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Wow I never knew the Queen was religious.
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Wow I never knew the Queen was religious.
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I ended up watching it this year, as I couldn't reach the remote control, but I was pleasantly surprised. Well done, Queen!
P.S. I'm working on Boxing Day, so what? |
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I thought it was excellent
But the Mona Lisa smile at the end had me confused Maybe she needs some new teeth |
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She talked about the Olympics. Then she exposed herself as religious. No mention of the deaths that occurred in 2016. No mention of the homeless on the streets. No mention of people having to work Boxing day. No mention of what "Christ" would think of the billion pound restoration work of the palace while millions go hungry.
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She talked about the Olympics. Then she exposed herself as religious. No mention of the deaths that occurred in 2016. No mention of the homeless on the streets. No mention of people having to work Boxing day. No mention of what "Christ" would think of the billion pound restoration work of the palace while millions go hungry.
Did anyone watch it? What did you think? What the Commonwealth, mostly, wants is a nice, pleasant message with something homely that leaves them feeling warm and fuzzy inside, and glad that they're a part of something larger than themselves.... a commonwealth of nations. And that has to fit into a ten minute broadcast. There is a formula to this thing, which she's been doing since 1952 and she's pretty much got it weighed off. If you don't like it or it's content, that's fine. Don't watch it. I'm sure the Queen won't be offended. |
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The theme seemed to be "Inspiration"
The speech did not inspire me |
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She talked about the Olympics. Then she exposed herself as religious. No mention of the deaths that occurred in 2016. No mention of the homeless on the streets. No mention of people having to work Boxing day. No mention of what "Christ" would think of the billion pound restoration work of the palace while millions go hungry.
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I didn't watch it, but she is the HEAD of the Church of England.
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She talked about the Olympics. Then she exposed herself as religious. No mention of the deaths that occurred in 2016. No mention of the homeless on the streets. No mention of people having to work Boxing day. No mention of what "Christ" would think of the billion pound restoration work of the palace while millions go hungry.
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The theme seemed to be "Inspiration"
The speech did not inspire me
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Pssst.. Her Majesty does not write the Queen's Speech. ![]() ...Oh, hang on. |
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It is a festive tradition we have all grown up with. It's a simple thing that is always there. I will miss it when she is gone and I am not a royalist. I think a lot of other people will too.
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:Pedant:
It's the Queen's Christmas message. The speech is what she gives when she opens parliament. |
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I searched for 'exposed queen' and I'm not sure that was the Elizabeth in any of those pictures. However the videos were quite well made
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It's the Queen's Christmas message. The speech is what she gives when she opens parliament. |
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I don't listen to the Queen's Christmas message any more. It is just full of platitudes. She dare not say what she really thinks.
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I don't listen to the Queen's Christmas message any more. It is just full of platitudes. She dare not say what she really thinks.
I made a mental checklist of items beforehand yesterday and ticked them off as she wheeled then out: - the Commonwealth - the success of the DofE Award and Prince's Trust - Armed forces / Emergency services - Jesus was principled - we should be more like Jesus It needs to be more original and interesting. |
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Yet she backs brexit and Theresa May's leather trousers while a million or so go so poor they have to rely on foodbanks
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It is a festive tradition we have all grown up with. It's a simple thing that is always there. I will miss it when she is gone and I am not a royalist. I think a lot of other people will too.
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It is a festive tradition we have all grown up with.
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