|
|
Post by Chris on Jan 5, 2007 6:58:49 GMT -5
Hmm.......I'm not certain that the grass is greener!  You're probably right about that, the idea of having Royalty in a modern society is somewhat anacronistic. But I kind of like the idea of having a family to represent the country on official occasions, even if they cost a lot of money. It also represent our history, the Danish Royal family dates back more than a thousand years, I believe it's one of the oldest monarchies on the world, so I'll keep them around for that reason only And - hoping I'm not offending anyone - Your current President is not considered the smartest one of the bunch here in Denmark, and while some of the Queens relatives seem a little (a lot) inbred - that happens when cousins marry cousin through generations, and the used to do that within the European royal families a lot - our Queen and her family seems to be quite smart people. Besides, our politicians are quite average, so we're probably better off with the queen as our official representative, that way the politicians can concentrate on, well, politics, and she can concentrate on the non-political stuff. But the concept of royalty is a weird thing, and I'm just happy that our royal family isn't like the British, they are surely a crazy bunch of people |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2007 13:59:30 GMT -5
Hmm.......I'm not certain that the grass is greener! You're probably right about that, the idea of having Royalty in a modern society is somewhat anacronistic. Well, it certainly does lend to the history of any Nation; I find it rather interesting. My grandmother (Nana!) was a Brit - born and bred in Scotland and told me all about the Royal Family, woke me up at 4 a.m. to see Diana get married, etc.But I kind of like the idea of having a family to represent the country on official occasions, even if they cost a lot of money. It also represent our history, (hehe! I just said that!!)the Danish Royal family dates back more than a thousand years, I believe it's one of the oldest monarchies on the world, so I'll keep them around for that reason only I fear I will sound ignorant, and I humbly apologize, but I didn't realize Denmark had a Royal Family. Tell me about it - we could start another thread!And - hoping I'm not offending anyone - Your current President is not considered the smartest one of the bunch - Honey, that is an understatment and I assure you, no one here will get offended! He's as dumb as a box of rocks!!!! Unfortunately, he is, and has been, making a mockery of a Nation I very much love.here in Denmark, and while some of the Queens relatives seem a little (a lot) inbred - that happens when cousins marry cousin through generations, and the used to do that within the European royal families a lot - our Queen and her family seems to be quite smart people. I've heard of that! Keeps the $$$ in the family, too.Besides, our politicians are quite average, so we're probably better off with the queen as our official representative, that way the politicians can concentrate on, well, politics, and she can concentrate on the non-political stuff. So, it's like Great Britain, then? They have Parliament for the political end, etc.?But the concept of royalty is a weird thing, and I'm just happy that our royal family isn't like the British, they are surely a crazy bunch of people Oh, yea, just a little. I guess that's why "our forefathers" came here....LOL!!!!! (If Nana heard me, she'd pinch me!!!!) It's so great to have other people on the board from other parts of the world and learn their cultures!!! It adds so very much, doesn't it?? |
|
|
|
Post by Chris on Jan 5, 2007 16:05:20 GMT -5
It certainly does! I like to learn about other cultures like that and to share my own. Don't worry about it  But yes, we have been a Monarchy since about the year 900 and our Queen can trace her family back to the first King Gorm the Old, though not in a straight line, there has been a few de-tours along the line. We have a Queen who's married to a French guy and they have two sons, the Crown Prince is married to an Australian and his younger brother was married to an English/Chinese girl from Hong Kong, but they are divorced. A very international family indeed!! And the Queens sister is the former Queen of Greece!!! Modified to add: And her sister-in-law is the Queen of Spain!!!! Yup, The Queen signs the laws, but other than that, she is non-political and has mostly a representative role. We have a parliament and a Prime Minister to handle all the political stuff |
|
|
|
Post by Colorado girl on Jan 5, 2007 16:41:04 GMT -5
1. Cigarettes: killing my loved ones 2. Relationships: important to me 3. Your Last Ex: nobody 4. Football: I really like football 5. Food: I'm on a diet- it's evil 6. The President: of Ron's fanclub? best answer yet...I'm borrowing it 7. War: Hate it 8. Cars: neccesary but scary 9.. Gas Prices: too high 10. Religion: important to me 11. Beyond Justice: best thing since Blind Justice 12. Fear: lightening 13. Marriage: when it's happy, great institution 14. Beyonce: jello booty 15. Politics: hate it 16. Pass the time: for the last month- on my computer 17. Cell phones: neccesary but don't really like them 18. Vanilla Ice Cream: prefer chocolate. 19. High School: not fun 20. Pajamas: warm 21. Wet Socks: dry them 22. The word HATE: hurt 23. My best friend(s): make me feel great 24. Money: another necessity but the love of it is the root of all evil 25. Love: so much better than Hate |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2007 17:17:38 GMT -5
14. Beyonce: jello booty LOL - she said "jello booty"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT alone deserves a karma!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
|
|
|
Post by Colorado girl on Jan 5, 2007 17:35:55 GMT -5
Thanks! One right back at ya for noticing!
|
|
|
|
Post by Chris on Jan 7, 2007 7:32:36 GMT -5
I didn't realize Denmark had a Royal Family. Tell me about it - we could start another thread! Great idea!!! But I'm not sure where to start a new thread and what the topic should be?? I mean a thread about the Danish Royal family would get boring pretty fast, I think But maybe some cultural exchange thread since we have people of, what, four? different nationalities here??? Any ideas, anyone??? And, Bebe, I don't know if you saw this I am in no way trying to strip you off your title as "Queen of Spain" - I am sure you earned it and you absolutely deserve it, I'm just saying.....  |
|
|
|
Post by doobrah on Jan 8, 2007 12:50:21 GMT -5
1. Cigarettes: Why does anyone still smoke?
2. Relationships: fewer, but more important
3. Your Last Ex: Psycho Bill
4. Football: oh, puleeze.
5. Food: where?
6. The President: The Honorable Mr. Gore
7. War: Hunh, what is it good for. And when did we start wars with people, not countries? And how will we know when/ifwe win? Who's gonna sign the treaty?
8. Cars: too many on the road
9.. Gas Prices: Prius, please?
10. Religion: Easter Bunny
11. Beyond Justice: Friends!
12. Fear: and loathing.
13. Marriage: When?
14. Beyonce: who names their kid that?
15. Politics: Posers
16. Pass the time: Playing with puppy!
17. Cell phones: nice to have, but I'm not tethered.
18. Vanilla Ice Cream: with pineapple topping!
19. High School: glad that's over.
20. Pajamas: prefer nightgowns.
21. Wet Socks: Clinton's cat in the rain.
22. The word HATE: I prefer despise.
23. My best friend(s): love movies!!
24. Money: makes the world go 'round.
25. Love: is sometimes overrated. Jaded? Moi?
|
|
