RIP Prince Philip

[Karen-W]

Surprised Fox aires more time to Royalty ? considering its base of viewers and fans

I'm confused by your comment. Fox has always had a pretty decent level of news coverage of the BRF, in my opinion - similar level to CNN. It's not a major piece of their programming and, like all of the networks this morning, not something they're giving non-stop coverage to, which makes sense since he wasn't the head of state. Without veering too off-topic, I think a lot of people inaccurately lump Fox News' daytime news line up in with their primetime commentary/editorial line up when they make snotty comments about the network's bias or viewer base. The daytime news line up is no less slanted than any other cable news network.

 

[PRlady]

I'm confused by your comment. Fox has always had a pretty decent level of news coverage of the BRF, in my opinion - similar level to CNN. It's not a major piece of their programming and, like all of the networks this morning, not something they're giving non-stop coverage to, which makes sense since he wasn't the head of state. Without veering too off-topic, I think a lot of people inaccurately lump Fox News' daytime news line up in with their primetime commentary/editorial line up when they make snotty comments about the network's bias or viewer base. The daytime news line up is no less slanted than any other cable news network.

Well it IS slanted but not so obviously. I remember the day after the Capitol riot when there was nonstop coverage on CNN and MS and Fox had a 15 minute segment on a left-wing academic's attack on the Greek and Latin classics!

 

[canbelto]

The Crown's Philip-centric episodes are always the best ...

 

[Karen-W]

Well it IS slanted but not so obviously. I remember the day after the Capitol riot when there was nonstop coverage on CNN and MS and Fox had a 15 minute segment on a left-wing academic's attack on the Greek and Latin classics!

I have to admit I have mostly turned off my TV in the last 4 months or so, so I can't comment on any segments they had during the Capitol riot. My general observation about the cable news networks daytime lineups is that they are all slanted either slightly left or, in the case of Fox, slightly right, but nothing as extreme as you will find on their primetime lineups. YMMV.

 

[PRlady]

I have to admit I have mostly turned off my TV in the last 4 months or so, so I can't comment on any segments they had during the Capitol riot. My general observation about the cable news networks daytime lineups is that they are all slanted either slightly left or, in the case of Fox, slightly right, but nothing as extreme as you will find on their primetime lineups. YMMV.

Given Tucker Carlson's rant this week about dumb, docile immigrants replacing smart white voters, my M doesn't vary. But it would be a crazy newscast that kept up with that kind of crazy.

 

[wickedwitch]

He, like very other human, was a mix of good and bad. The bad stuff doesn't cancel out the good, but the good doesn't make up for the bad.

But regardless, he had people who will miss him, and my thoughts are with them.

 

[MsZem]

sorry, so I was reading too much twitter and instagram posts
what about the general public ?

Twitter and Instagram comments are not a representative sample of public opinion.

1. Not everyone is on those platforms.
2. Not everyone who is there is an active poster.
3. Not everyone who posts tends towards the nastier parts of the discourse.

 

[becca]

Former White House Butler Reflects On His Service

Lynwood Westray recalls poignant moments from his 32 years in the White House serving eight presidents, from John F. Kennedy to George H.W. Bush. The 82-year-old says he wishes he was 30 years younger so he could work for Barack Obama.

www.npr.org

This is my favorite story of Prince Phillip. A White House butler (who was African American talks about Phillip insisted on serving him drinks)

The prince was definitely not woke. And not politically correct.

But I wonder how many woke people would do that? Apparently Prince Phillip was the favorite amongst the Queens staff.

 

[clairecloutier]

Like most people, Prince Philip had his faults and good points.

I am sure he will be much missed by his family, and the Queen.

Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth: Their Love Story in 32 Photos

On what would have been their 77th wedding anniversary, we look back at the royal couple’s relationship of love, respect, and long-lasting admiration.

www.vogue.com

 

[love_skate2011]

Twitter and Instagram comments are not a representative sample of public opinion.

1. Not everyone is on those platforms.
2. Not everyone who is there is an active poster.
3. Not everyone who posts tends towards the nastier parts of the discourse.

I must have been reading some accounts with a targeted age groups

Who will replace The Queen when its her turn ? Is it really Charles ? I dont think he is popular and he is too Vulgar
It will hasten the demise of the British Monarchy

 

[becca]

yes should read twitter, especially young woke people and instagram.

But you have to understand that for some people , monarchy represents colonialism, hold your breath coz it will even get uglier once its the Queen.

And is Phillip or even the Queen responsible for all of colonialism?

I mean she was born in the role and for the most part it died down before she even came into

I am not defending colonialism. But someone lost their husband, father, grand father and great grandfather.

Furthermore conquering and war is literally part of Every culture no culture group or ethnicity can sit there and say it didn’t take place. Neither Asia, Africa, North America or South America can say that they were these peaceful places before the British or Europeans came.

 

[miffy]

Very sad day I’m so sorry for The Queen and his children (who probably didn’t get to see much if any of him in the last year)

He did say some very awkward things. One of which I tried and failed not to laugh at while reading the news on local radio 20 years ago.

 

[love_skate2011]

And is Phillip or even the Queen responsible for all of colonialism?

I mean she was born in the role and for the most part it died down before she came into place.

I am not defending colonialism. But someone lost their husband, father, grand father and great grandfather.

I am seeing from lenses of other races and nationality, The Queen does not really mean colonialism
but Monarchy has become toxic in this era, especially for young people as it equates to slavery and colonialism, if the past can be discussed and cancelled now, what makes you think Monarchy will be an exception ?

 

[becca]

I am seeing from lenses of other races and nationality, The Queen does not really mean colonialism
but Monarchy has become toxic in this era, especially for young people as it equates to slavery and colonialism, if the past can be discussed and cancelled now, what makes you think Monarchy will be an exception ?

If the Queen is no longer their monarch it’s actually none of their business. The monarchy existed long before colonialism.
If they are a commonwealth country sure they can vote to get rid of it.

But they don’t have the right to tell the UK they cannot have a monarchy. That is no ones business but the citizens of the United Kingdom.

Monarchy itself is not racist there are plenty of non white monarchies.

This being said he lived a great life. He did have a lot of hardships as a child with no real family but he lived an incredible life. It’s hard to feel to sorry for someone who got to life 99 years and it seems like knew who his family was the entire life.

He was blessed to live such a life .

 

[love_skate2011]

If the Queen is no longer their monarch it’s actually none of their business. The monarchy existed long before colonialism.
If they are a commonwealth country sure they can vote to get rid of it.

But they don’t have the right to tell the UK they cannot have a monarchy. That is no ones business but the citizens of the United Kingdom.

Monarchy itself is not racist there are plenty of non white monarchies

Barbardos did vote to exit from Commonwealth or Only The Queen as Head of State?

Its not only those under commonwealth but those that have been through colonilaism
The reactions have been mixed, the Governments will post diplomatic condolences but some of the posts from citizens
can be more toxic , Finally, Ding Dong, Death next to the H** etc.

 

[becca]

Barbardos did vote to exit from Commonwealth or Only The Queen as Head of State?

Its not only those under commonwealth but those that have been through colonilaism
The reactions have been mixed, the Governments will post diplomatic condolences but some of the posts from citizens
can be more toxic , Finally, Ding Dong, Death next to the H** etc.

And that is fine. But making rude comments about someone’s life. It’s not right.

 

[canbelto]

And that is fine. But making rude comments about someone’s life. It’s not right.

Who is making rude comments here?

 

[aka_gerbil]

I’m sad for the whole family who has lost a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, but I’m heartbroken for The Queen. You don’t make it as long as they did through as much as they did without a deep and abiding love. She was thrust into a role decades before she’d expected to take it on and I don’t think she could have done it without Prince Phillip by her side.

RIP, Prince Phillip.

 

[becca]

Who is making rude comments here?

No the people on the internet the other Person was mentioning no one here

 

[love_skate2011]

So who replaces the Queen, is it really Charles ?
I just cant imagine, given what UK has been through lately.

 

[love_skate2011]

No the people on the internet the other Person was mentioning no one here

twitter has more bots and memes but instagram has nastier comments not as bad as youtube coz instagram has filters

 

[canbelto]

No comment section is as horrible as the DailyMail bots.

 

[cygnus]

So who replaces the Queen, is it really Charles ?
I just cant imagine, given what UK has been through lately.

Yes it will be Charles, and he will do fine. He has spent life training for the job.

 

[Buzz]

R.I.P.

 

[Judy]

Yes it will be Charles, and he will do fine. He has spent life training for the job.

Yes absolutely it will be Charles and if something happened to him before or after the Queen passes it would be William.

 

[becca]

I am seeing from lenses of other races and nationality, The Queen does not really mean colonialism
but Monarchy has become toxic in this era, especially for young people as it equates to slavery and colonialism, if the past can be discussed and cancelled now, what makes you think Monarchy will be an exception ?

I also want to add I don’t agree with canceling everything it’s one of the things I hate about the youngest generation although I use to have that attitude years ago.
It’s easy to sit on ones ivory tower and judge previous generations. I am not saying we should condone but we all have the benefit of hindsight and who says future generations won’t judge us.

 

[Judy]

sorry, so I was reading too much twitter and instagram posts
what about the general public ?

I don’t bother with twitter or instagram. Twitter is usually just negative and ugly. It’s not worth my time.

 

[jenny12]

I also want to add I don’t agree with canceling everything it’s one of the things I hate about the youngest generation although I use to have that attitude years ago.
It’s easy to sit on ones ivory tower and judge previous generations. I am not saying we should condone but we all have the benefit of hindsight and who says future generations won’t judge us.

Future generations should judge us. We need judgement and critique to improve. My condolences to his family but I don’t get this idea of being concerned about how well we are perceived once we pass. I believe in using these public lives as a learning experience. Prince Phillip lived a long, privileged life. Being honest about who he was will do nothing to change that.

 

[once_upon]

Just like every husband (of 74 years!), father, grandfather and great grandfather he will be missed.

If there are nasty remarks/posts about the monarchy on Twitter, news media etc...it says more about the person making the comment than the actual death of Phillip.

 

[becca]

Future generations should judge us. We need judgement and critique to improve. My condolences to his family but I don’t get this idea of being concerned about how well we are perceived once we pass. I believe in using these public lives as a learning experience. Prince Phillip lived a long, privileged life. Being honest about who he was will do nothing to change that.

It’s not a matter of that we cannot critique the past or the past choices but there is a tendency to cancel completely.

People are products of their culture and we all have blind spots. When we write of people we don’t learn from their good.