Off Topic The Queen

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Snaggey said:
There's been some great posts on this thread, @Somebodys pinched my sombrero a couple of yours really resonated with me.

I wouldnt class myself as a royalist, but this has touched me more than I thought it would. Very rare I shed a tear over someone I never knew, but did tonight.

R.I.P. Your Majesty.

Maybe this isn't the time to add this, but I've never heard the National Anthem sung as passionately as what our fans did at Wembley at the play off final.
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Like wise not a Royalist but this hit me hard today shed a few tears. Maybe its an age thing.
She seems to have hit a note with people from all persuasions Royalist Republican Left Right Black White whatever.
I think the answer is old fashioned integrity. In short supply these days.
RIP Bonny Lass (as its a football forum) No regrets. You left everything on the pitch.
 
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Smug in Boots said:
Our fans sang the National Anthem perfectly, good point mate.

The Queen's passing has made me think of my Dad who was just another Geordie, miner, soldier. He went to war and always respected the Royal Family for the courage they gave him fighting up through Sicily, Italy and France.

For that alone I have to respect the Queen ..

... now the Queen and my Dad are in the same place again.
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A golden generation Smug. Hopefully they will bump into my Dad. And when its our time we can all have a bevvy together
 
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sheepman said:
Like wise not a Royalist but this hit me hard today shed a few tears. Maybe its an age thing.
She seems to have hit a note with people from all persuasions Royalist Republican Left Right Black White whatever.
I think the answer is old fashioned integrity. In short supply these days.
RIP Bonny Lass (as its a football forum) No regrets. You left everything on the pitch.
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This entirely - Well said
 
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Chunksafc said:
Thanks mate. I didn't serve but have the upmost respect for those who did and do.
Kneeling has become such a powerful image and why shouldn't we take the knee for the queen
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I think it could easily be interpreted as suggesting that previous reasons for kneeling were not worth respecting but "Now" we'll kneel for someone we respect.

I'm not looking to debate it and certainly don't want to derail the thread, but I think that's the viewpoint that some may see with that picture.
 
Flash Gordon said:
I think it could easily be interpreted as suggesting that previous reasons for kneeling were not worth respecting but "Now" we'll kneel for someone we respect.

I'm not looking to debate it and certainly don't want to derail the thread, but I think that's the viewpoint that some may see with that picture.
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I just saw it as a respectful, powerful image for someone that lead our country for 70 years with integrity and dignity
 
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Flash Gordon said:
I think it could easily be interpreted as suggesting that previous reasons for kneeling were not worth respecting but "Now" we'll kneel for someone we respect.

I'm not looking to debate it and certainly don't want to derail the thread, but I think that's the viewpoint that some may see with that picture.
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Kneeling for the Queen after 70 years of selfless service is the least we could do. Kneeling for other causes I find slightly offensive, as it becomes a protest . A kneel for HRH is a mark of respect.
 
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Chunksafc said:
I just saw it as a respectful, powerful image for someone that lead our country for 70 years with integrity and dignity
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Of course mate, I wasn't suggesting for one second that you were making any kind of political point. I believe you posted it sincerely.

I was just providing the counter point, in case you hadn't considered it, which is why the first person who responded was unsure about it.
 
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The Norton Cat said:
I find the number of people on here and on the various social media platforms wanting to pay tribute to the Queen heartwarming and reassuring. To me, the Queen embodied various admirable qualities (all of which have been described in the various tributes on television) which are sadly lacking in public life, and private life, nowadays. When the news broke, I genuinely felt fearful for the future as this constant in all our lives was now gone. Having seen all of the tributes, I now feel hopeful that there are more people than I realised who consider those qualities, embodied by the Queen, to be important.
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I believe that William is from the same mould as his grandma and holds the same values. His kids seem to be cut from the same cloth so fingers crossed we're in good hands for the future.
 
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Flash Gordon said:
Of course mate, I wasn't suggesting for one second that you were making any kind of political point. I believe you posted it sincerely.

I was just providing the counter point, in case you hadn't considered it, which is why the first person who responded was unsure about it.
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I couldn't make a political point if I tried :emoticon-0102-bigsm

But I do believe 'taking a knee' would be the right gesture for the queen
 
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Chunksafc said:
I couldn't make a political point if I tried :emoticon-0102-bigsm

But I do believe 'taking a knee' would be the right gesture for the queen
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That's fair enough mate. I'd say 'taking a knee' was born as a protest against inequality and racism. It's not intended as a mark of respect in my opinion. A traditional, old fashioned minute of silence is the right form of respect in my view.
 
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Flash Gordon said:
That's fair enough mate. I'd say 'taking a knee' was born as a protest against inequality and racism. It's not intended as a mark of respect in my opinion. A traditional, old fashioned minute of silence is the right form of respect in my view.
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Trouble is taking a knee has become this generations minutes silence.

Same.as the minutes applause came about because idiots could keep quiet for a minute

Add to that, I'd have happily knelt before the queen to show my respect
 
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