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		jackfruitpeel on Sept 8, 2022 [flagged] \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Queen Elizabeth II has died There were admirable things about her as a person, but the concept of monarchy is a stain on humanity. I can't respect anyone who supports the idea of superiority by virtue of bloodline.

mariusor on Sept 8, 2022 [–]

Excuse my cynicism, but current European monarchies are just diplomatic services that are bred instead of hired.

They represent a "superior bloodline" only if you have a chip on your shoulder.

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