midnighter:


Nobody is downplaying anything.

Go and research "Danny Baker" and his history of lampooning upper class people with silly memes.

Peoples actions should be taken in context. He was clearly not going out of his way to be racist.

I am only pointing out that the whole fiasco shouldnt be used as an example of why the British press has not been racist against Meghan. Its a red herring.

I don't care about him and never heard of him until the dickhead posted that racist meme on twitter.

What I am saying is that posting a monkey picture to depict a mixed race baby is a racist act. Simple.as ABC. It's not different from throwing banana at a Blackman.

LordAdam16:


What's 2.4m pounds, when Daddy gives you (by some estimates) up to 4m pounds annually.

They're still trying to stay in the good graces of the public, and the British public especially took issue with the cost of that renovation.

Mama Charlie stripped him of all his honorary military appointments as a stern rebuke considering he served.

This is a guy who would at most earn 50k pounds with his skill set. Yet the 35-yr old man-child is relying on daddy to cut him million-dollar checks every year on top of an already sizable inheritance; while claiming he is serious about becoming financially independent.

And by becoming financially independent, he means scouting for voice over roles for his wife who would easily be the breadwinner if he wasn't born of privilege.

Most folks can rail on Megan as much as they like, but Harry deserves a spanking.

-Lord

@bold:

Very true.

salford1:

I don't care about him and never heard of him until the dickhead posted that racist meme on twitter.

What I am saying is that posting a monkey picture to depict a mixed race baby is a racist act. Simple.as ABC. It's not different from throwing banana at a Blackman.

Stop talking out of emotions and check the background of the man before quoting me.

I followed the whole thing very closely when it happened and this is incident is not an example of why British people are not racist, which is how Sassysure was using it.

midnighter:


Stop talking out of emotions and check the background of the man before quoting me.

Why should I check his background and what is so special about it

Every media outlet called his act Racist, and it was indeed racist. That is all that matters.

salford1:

Why should I check his background and what is so special about it

Every media outlet called his act Racist, and it was indeed racist. That is all that matters.

So stop quoting me if you dont want to look at the full story.

brashear:


They really didn't have a choice, he seemed to have gone overboard by tweeting a picture of a chimp and the posts from Brits news outlet are so nuanced in a way you can't tag it as a racial slur.

Hmm,I wish them them.the best.

Let's hope no more drama again.

midnighter:


So stop quoting me if you dont want to look at the full story.

I can quote anyone I like. Nairaland doesnt belong to you.

salford1:

I can quote anyone I like. Nairaland doesnt belong to you.

Brilliant. Dont expect a response after this Keep rushing to label people racist without looking into the details, bye!

midnighter:


Brilliant. Dont expect a response after this Keep rushing to label people racist without looking into the details, bye!

Bye, Felicia.

midnighter:


So stop quoting me if you dont want to look at the full story.

It wouldn't have been racist had the man not known of the situation on ground about to explode.

He knew British people hate Meghan.
Comedians use comedy to pass messages along subtly.
People reacted immediately. Some said he can't be paid with their money yet insulting a new born.
Yes, he knew exactly what he did.
He was just shocked that people didn't swallow the useless joke this time around.

People can agree to disagree na.

Afterall they don't know us.
We are just homouring ourselves.
They have all moved on.
No need taking it personal

sassysure:


It wouldn't have been racist had the man not known of the situation on ground about to explode.

He knew British people hate Meghan.
Comedians use comedy to pass messages along subtly.
People reacted immediately. Some said he can't be paid with their money yet insulting a new born.
Yes, he knew exactly what he did.
He was just shocked that people didn't swallow the useless joke this time around.

Wait a second. So you seriously believe that a radio broadcaster who has been commentating on football matches for decades deliberately posted a monkey picture of a black person just to make people laugh?

Do you know him? He posts that monkey stuff every time something happens to wealthy people. The post had nothing to do with racism even though it was insensitive.

Anyway my point was that the fact that Britain jumped to Meghans defence doesnt mean that she has not suffered racism.

sassysure:

Hmm,I wish them them.the best.

Let's hope no more drama again.

Na so.
Two consenting adults should not be dictated to on how they choose to live their lives.

We are glad to have them over here in the true North - strong and free, and wish them well in all their endeavors. The Queen is also happy for them and has given them her blessings

LordAdam16:


What would you do?

Na from when you small courtesans for don dey monitor you. Before you raise dust, dem don clip all your small wings wen u fil say u get.

Edward who's pretty much Harry's idol at this point was the same. He was even more powerful and of more importance. Yet his father wanted to give the throne to his brother and hoped Elizabeth will rule. In his words, "I pray to God that my eldest son will never marry and have children, and that nothing will come between Bertie and Lilibet and the throne."

As you can see, your kind are nothing special. The royal court was set up primarily for self-preservation to combat against destructive elements like yourself.

Edward was told all allowances to him would be cut off if he ever stepped in England without invitation. His wife, Wallis, never received a royal title even though she and he requested for it. Edward's own case of "What Megan wants, Megan gets." He didn't have any kids, but if he had, all of them were to be denied any titles or privileges by royal decree.

The joker actually believed his exile would only last for 2 years tops. It lasted till death.

At the end of the day, Edward had to be supported with allowances paid by his brother George himself, as his mother Queen Mary made certain neither the crown nor the government gave him a dime. At a time, his calls to Buckingham palace were not put through. He spent his large inheritance sustaining the celebrity lifestyle of Wallis.

Chapelle joked once that Bill Gates would commit suicide if he woke up with Oprah's money. Harry is about to understand what that joke really means.

-Lord

I'm not surprised at your comments anyways
Misogynist personality as yourself who can't fathom men damming all consequences for the woman they feel is worth it


At the end of the day, Edward live a fufillled life despite everything


That said

Nobody disses my wife
PERIOD

And when I mean all hell would break loose
Of course it has nothing to do with ruining my heritage, it's more of putting those who are running their basket mouths about my wife

That's it

As Harry drop this bomb for example
I'm very proud of him

salford1:

Na so.
Two consenting adults should not be dictated to on how they choose to live their lives.

We are glad to have them over here in the true North - strong and free, and wish them well in all their endeavors. The Queen is also happy for them and has given them her blessings

Exactly

Harry is the man....


He did what most cowards of men wouldn't dream of doing.

At the end of the day

If your woman is worth it
She is worth it

#Period

DexterousOne:



Exactly

Harry is the man....


He did what most cowards of men wouldn't dream of doing.

At the end of the day

If your woman is worth it
She is worth it

#Period

True. He is also only stepping back a little as well. He is still a solid member of the royal family. The Royal family would reassess their wellbeing after one year and then decide on the next line of action for the family. They would be shuttling between their mansion in Vancouver and their home in the UK.

bukatyne:


Meghan a gold digger? I have not thought of her in that light. She was an actress doing well for herself, what gold was/is she digging?

A social climber? Maybe. I would say more of attention seeking

I however think her character is selfish, fickle, immature and lacks emotional maturity.

And I still think she would deal with Harry who is self absorbed, lacks emotional maturity and does not think of the consequences of his actions.

Like my people would say, he don use girlfriend do wife.

I'm disappointed

salford1:

True. He is also only stepping back a little as well. He is still a solid member of the royal family. The Royal family would reassess there wellbeing after one year and then decide on the next line of action for the family. They would be shuttling between their mansion in Vancouver and their home in the UK.

Of course

It's upsetting a lot of people that he is "stepping back a little"

Left to most people
He should not step back at all

DexterousOne:


I'm disappointed

I am sorry you are disappointed.

I am not sorry about the source of your disappointment.

DexterousOne:


I'm not surprised at your comments anyways
Misogynist personality as yourself who can't fathom men damming all consequences for the woman they feel is worth it


At the end of the day, Edward live a fufillled life despite everything


That said

Nobody disses my wife
PERIOD

And when I mean all hell would break loose
Of course it has nothing to do with ruining my heritage, it's more of putting those who are running their basket mouths about my wife

That's it

As Harry drop this bomb for example
I'm very proud of him

Your definition of fulfilling is funny.

salford1:

Na so.
Two consenting adults should not be dictated to on how they choose to live their lives.

We are glad to have them over here in the true North - strong and free, and wish them well in all their endeavors. The Queen is also happy for them and has given them her blessings

Haaaa
Greet them for me o.

cococandy:
Bukatyne. You also endorse me this guy’s post.

He basically called her a gold digging social climber.

And you endorsed it.

What's happened to the post?

midnighter:


Wait a second. So you seriously believe that a radio broadcaster who has been commentating on football matches for decades deliberately posted a monkey picture of a black person just to make people laugh?

Anyway my point was that the fact that Britain jumped to Meghans defence doesnt mean that she has not suffered racism.

What are u saying?
He deliberately did that but was surprised it generated negativity.
They do things like that deliberately.
Anyway, it's a bygone.
BBC sacked him.
He apologised.
Case closed.

If he start working for them again is another case entirely but this time he will tread carefully.

If he does so again, I'm sure Harry will sue is fking asss off.
U don't know British people.

Are they not the one that said Nigerian politicians are fantastically corrupt
What sarcasm
When u talk of sarcasm, meet a Briton.
So that man knew what he did
This is how they will stab u and yet air blow u at the same time.

bukatyne:


I am sorry you are disappointed.

I am not sorry about the source of your disappointment.

Actually that's fine.

We see the world differently

sassysure:

What are u saying?
He deliberately did that but was surprised it generated negativity.
They do things like that deliberately.
Anyway, it's a bygone.
BBC sacked him.
He apologised.
Case closed.

He calls white people monkeys all the time. Why do you keep ignoring that fact?

If you want racism to be taken seriously then call a spade a spade.

Youre telling me about British people but do you think even a deliberately controversial right-wing British columnist like Piers Morgan or Katie Hopkins would come out and call somebody a monkey to her face?

Its not everybody that is racist please...this is the problem with modern-day hypersensitivity that distracts from the main issue.

Exactly like that thread with the guy who smacked his wife and people ignored the whole background of the story and rushed to call him a woman-beater. Thereby giving misogynists license to make fun of domestic violence victims.

midnighter:


You accused me of being unaware of history and then instead of enlightening me, wrote a whole reply full of vaguery that didnt explain anything. Maybe its just your writing style but i struggled to glean anything concrete from what you said.

What were the alternatives?

Even if he hesitated, its on record that he told them that he was prepared to abdicate.

The alternative was a monogenic marriage where he would marry the girl but she would not be Queen. It had never been done in Britain but people were willing to take that compromise with him.

He disagreed and was seeking ways to get both the crown and the woman.

When Parliament realized he was seeking outside support to strongarm them, they forced the issue.

I never said he was not willing to abdicate. Parliament couldn't have made him do it if he didn't agree.

What I'm saying is that although he eventually did abdicate, he would have gone with almost anything else that allowed his children to inherit.

He was brave enough to confront Parliament on the issue. That's the only good thing I saw in him.

Meghan's treatment by the tabloids is not primarily motivated by racism. Proof: Doria Ragland, Meghan's 63 year old black mum, is hardly ever attacked by the tabloids. When she is mentioned in the press, the comments are generally positive or neutral. She is more black than Meghan. The backlash against Meghan is caused by an apparent disrespect for the traditions of the royal family and the UK culture that she married into.

There is racism in the UK, no doubt, but if a really black woman like Lupita Nyongo or Oluchi Onweagba married Harry and respected the royal traditions, I don't doubt that she would be regarded quite well by the majority of UK people. Only the most extreme racists would dislike her.

Seun:
Meghan's treatment by the tabloids is not primarily motivated by racism. Proof: Doria Ragland, Meghan's 63 year old black mum, is hardly ever attacked by the tabloids. When she is mentioned in the press, the comments are generally positive or neutral. She is more black than Meghan. The backlash against Meghan is caused by an apparent disrespect for the traditions of the royal family and the UK culture that she married into.

There is racism in the UK, no doubt, but if a really black woman like Lupita Nyongo or Oluchi Onweagba married Harry and respected the royal traditions, I don't doubt that she would be regarded quite well by the majority of UK people. Only the most extreme racists would dislike her.

Tualé Baba...

Even after you ignored my mail, I forgive you.

I still Tualé oo.

Question
Why did the royal family not defend Meghan in public?

Answer
Because the Queen and her 99cousins are also racist.




You all can either believe that, or you can finally understand that Meghan might really have a problem with her attitude and demeanor that makes it difficult for people around her to like her enough to want to defend her.

Seun:
Meghan's treatment by the tabloids is not primarily motivated by racism. Proof: Doria Ragland, Meghan's 63 year old black mum, is hardly ever attacked by the tabloids. When she is mentioned in the press, the comments are generally positive or neutral. She is more black than Meghan. The backlash against Meghan is caused by an apparent disrespect for the traditions of the royal family and the UK culture that she married into.

There is racism in the UK, no doubt, but if a really black woman like Lupita Nyongo or Oluchi Onweagba married Harry and respected the royal traditions, I don't doubt that she would be regarded quite well by the majority of UK people. Only the most extreme racists would dislike her.

Yeah, at a point friends stopped inviting them.to elite dinners because of her "American" behaviour.
She already stated she hate the old tradition.

This is what got on the Britons nerves.

Like I said, some said, she is trying to tell them how to live as they obviously have not been living before.
"Oh how the nerve of her"!
Stay around these people and go crazy.

Already, it has gone political.
Trust politicians to milk this to their benefits

jesmond3945:
a misogynist spotted.

Not only misogynist spotted, you will see miss one of your teeth.

raybaba97:


The alternative was a monogenic marriage where he would marry the girl but she would not be Queen. It had never been done in Britain but people were willing to take that compromise with him.

He disagreed and was seeking ways to get both the crown and the woman.

When Parliament realized he was seeking outside support to strongarm them, they forced the issue.

I knew there was something fishy about your comments so I decided not to type too much.

Edward VIII proposed a morganatic marriage which would mean his wife and children wouldnt inherit any title and the Prime Minister and commonwealth blocked him and said that the British tradition wouldnt allow for such.

He wanted to go on radio broadcast and ask the British people for permission to go ahead with the same morganatic marriage and the Prime Minister blocked him again and said that it wasnt proper for the King to use the public to undermine the cabinet.

That was how the whole abdication stuff started.