villa4europe Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 The photo of Charlotte crying being passed around by the world's media and social media irks me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imavillan Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Just now, bickster said: Sounds like you have no understanding of my situation, my contract, my industry or employment law. of course i don't.... but from what you posted it does not sound like your employer is a good one and given that, then i'd be looking elsewhere if any employer takes advantage of an extraordinary situation and effectively steals an extra bank holiday off an employee from there holiday allowance, well, what does that say about the employer? in any other 'off topic'' thread that sort of treatment of an employer would be lambasted 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I predict we will see a fresh push for republicanism by most Commonwealth states now that Liz is gone. Jacinda Ahern notably vocal about it recently. I also predict that under a King William, a real stripping down of the monarchy to more resemble those of Denmark and Norway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 27 minutes ago, NurembergVillan said: For me, if Queen Elizabeth II has left a legacy it's a reminder that we have a duty to each other in order to make Britain truly Great. Roll the credits. Better than Cheese Woman @TheAuthority Could you be a love and record a quick take of 'The Watermill' for NV's voiceover? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Segundo Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 hour ago, imavillan said: here we go... did she pop round for some sugar when she'd run out, well no she didn't. did i meet her in the pub every Saturday for a game of pool, well, there's another no. i've seen enough and read enough to see what i know. Right yeah here we go - so as with most people giving her plaudits you appear to have formed your opinion based on her public and media image. And do you know for sure how much of that is objective or truthful? Do you know if there's any horrible characteristics that have been carefully and rigorously suppressed? I doubt it. If so how can you state with such confidence that she was "undoubtedly a fine fine woman" ? I haven't the faintest idea what she was like as a person, and neither, it seems, do you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 25 minutes ago, Ingram85 said: Undoubtedly a fine, fine woman. Who harboured a pedophile. Unless I’ve missed a whole heap of stuff on this story , The allegation against Andrew was from someone who was 17 the three times they slept together , above the age of consent on all occasions …a 21 year old woman claimed andrew fondled her breast , neither incident is Pedophilia . I guess “harbouring “ someone accused of sexual assault isn’t any better but unless there is evidence otherwise it’s more accurate ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 2 hours ago, imavillan said: so, you had an enforced holiday... and your employer is taking an extra bank holiday out of your normal holiday allowance... sounds to me like you've got a dictatorial shite employer maybe it's time for a change... A lot of (maybe most?) employment contracts wrap bank holidays into your annual leave entitlement. Bear in mind at the level of an entire business, paid holidays cost them money in an already struggling economy. Bank Holidays change the whole dynamic for a lot of industries. You can't just "go into work" if your work involves doing stuff that is directly affected. So whether you think the BH was justified or not (I wasn't that fussed either way), it's complete nonsense to suggest that nobody was forced to have the day off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted September 20, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Xann said: Roll the credits. Better than Cheese Woman @TheAuthority Could you be a love and record a quick take of 'The Watermill' for NV's voiceover? Absolutely! Right on it. (What is it?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 20, 2022 Moderator Share Posted September 20, 2022 5 hours ago, imavillan said: of course i don't.... but from what you posted it does not sound like your employer is a good one and given that, then i'd be looking elsewhere if any employer takes advantage of an extraordinary situation and effectively steals an extra bank holiday off an employee from there holiday allowance, well, what does that say about the employer? in any other 'off topic'' thread that sort of treatment of an employer would be lambasted I'm quite happy where I am thanks. The Dead Queen still stole my holiday 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phily85 Posted September 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2022 6 hours ago, Follyfoot said: Then why take a day off that was meant to mourn her passing and go to work yourself. That’s the reason you got the day off so if you don’t agree with it why not go to work. Simples Well I think that confirms your obviously taking the piss with all of this because surely you dont believe in enforced mourning. I would have gladly gone into work but as Is the same for millions of others across the country it was closed gates locked no entry. So I got on with my normal day, instead of pretending to cry for a billionaire women who has lived an amazing privileged life. I'm sure she was very nice to the people who stood in a line and chatted to her for 30 seconds each, but I never met her and can certainly say she has never done anything for my benefit or had an impact on my existence in any way. So It was treated exactly the same as all the other funerals that happen every day that I have no knowledge of. Sure the history and the spectacle will have been impressive and if it was going past my window I'd have probably had a look but I think i got the jist of it with a couple of pictures 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 20, 2022 Moderator Share Posted September 20, 2022 7 hours ago, tonyh29 said: above the age of consent on all occasions Not in the country it happened 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted September 20, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 20, 2022 I would struggle to get time off to go to a friend's funeral. Enough is enough, Elizabeth had to remain queen but Charles and his divorcee are a step to far IMO. My understanding is if they had stuck to same rules that allowed his grandfather to become King then he wouldn't have been eligible to be King, it's a farce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted September 20, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 20, 2022 9 hours ago, Follyfoot said: A flitting close to a remarkable day God save our gracious King! Long live our noble King! God save the King! Send him victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the King. Thy choicest gifts in store On him be pleased to pour, Long may he reign. May he defend our laws, And ever give us cause, To sing with heart and voice, God save the King. Lord, grant that Marshal Wade, May by thy mighty aid Victory bring. May he sedition hush, and like a torrent rush Rebellious Scots to crush! God save the King! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 12 hours ago, foreveryoung said: There ya go! It is interesting... Thing is how many people would give up their hereditary, wealth, titles, pay taxes and lose earnings if placed in their position? Of course many can claim to be true moral agents yet it is all theoretical. It's easier to point fingers and criticise after all, it comes natural to many unfortunately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 20 minutes ago, Zhan_Zhuang said: It is interesting... Thing is how many people would give up their hereditary, wealth, titles, pay taxes and lose earnings if placed in their position? Of course many can claim to be true moral agents yet it is all theoretical. It's easier to point fingers and criticise after all, it comes natural to many unfortunately. Of course many people wouldn't give it up. Most people act selfishly to varying extents. Who's claiming to be a "true moral agent"? They're incredibly unlikely to willingly give it up without the public demanding it, one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Lads, she won't shag you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Just now, Davkaus said: They're incredibly unlikely to willingly give it up without the public demanding it, one way or another. And of course, now, when another right spunk in the right fanny billionaire gets his chance, it isn't the right time to discuss whether this is all a good idea because 'respect'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 5 hours ago, TheAuthority said: Absolutely! (What is it?) Think it's really important that Rob doesn't hold back with the accent. He represents the beating heart of Britain. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 I was chatting to a colleague today at our daily startup meeting. He was saying that he watched a lot of the funeral, then he mentioned he was back in Romania and it was being broadcast live there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 20, 2022 Moderator Share Posted September 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Xann said: Think it's really important that Rob doesn't hold back with the accent. He represents the beating heart of Britain. Cheap mans Hovis Ad music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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