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King James

Group 5 minus 1 — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 18:02:44 GMT

Big kerfuffle about him touching the Duchess of Cambridge and a "little" lesson about bowing,etc. American citizens do not bow or curtsey. G Washington did not want anyone to bow to him. And lets all grow up. We are American citizens not Brits.

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Chrystaltree2 — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 21:24:31 GMT

I don't know the details but I have to say that if I had the opportunity to meet royalty, I would decline. I'm an American, I don't bow or curtsy to anyone...ever. I don't even believe in the concept of royalty, it's ridiculous.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 22:45:21 GMT

I would decline also.

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Mj12 — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:19:47 GMT

Is this about LeBron James meeting the Royal Couple?

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sidsmom — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:17:58 GMT

I'm surprised, in this day & age, we even still HAVE royalty. I don't get it. But don't get me wrong...I was allll about Lady Diana! But back then, BI (Before Internet!!), royalty was still "mystical"...like they were part of a "secret society". But today when they're on Twitter & hangin' with sweaty basketball players, there's nothing special about it.

Royalty and you're claim to fame is basically who you fell out of. No special skill set. Come to think about it....no special anything about these people. To their credit, they're pretty....Kate's an attractive girl, but I swear...William's looking more & more like his dad every day. Eeps!

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Kachina624 — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 04:49:25 GMT

Remember when a lady grabbed Queen Elizabeth and gave her a big hug during a visit to the US? Queenie took it in stride and didn't bat an eyelash. Americans are not expected to bow or curtsy to British royalty.

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Clover29 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:18:58 GMT

Fuss over nothing. Just an excuse for an anti-royalty rant.

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lovestopaint — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:13:50 GMT

I totally agree Clover29

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bikerbabe — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:23:09 GMT

Oh please. Enough with the ridiculous royal bashing. They seem like a nice couple. I would curtsy there's nothing wrong with it. And yes I am a proud American.

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151949 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:01:24 GMT

On 12/10/2014 sidsmom said:
I'm surprised, in this day & age, we even still HAVE royalty. I don't get it. But don't get me wrong...I was allll about Lady Diana! But back then, BI (Before Internet!!), royalty was still "mystical"...like they were part of a "secret society". But today when they're on Twitter & hangin' with sweaty basketball players, there's nothing special about it.

Royalty and you're claim to fame is basically who you fell out of. No special skill set. Come to think about it....no special anything about these people. To their credit, they're pretty....Kate's an attractive girl, but I swear...William's looking more & more like his dad every day. Eeps!

Do kate & Will appear in any way to be offended here? Just another huge todo about absolutely nothing.

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Chrystaltree2 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 17:04:50 GMT

Huh? I didn't see a single post that "bashed" royals. I certainly don't think it's
"bashing" to say that you don't believe in the concept. It's quite AMERICAN, you know that little thing called the American Revolution....

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cater — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 03:33:13 GMT

Well here sits a proud American and if I was introduced to the royal couple and was expected to bow you can be sure about this even with my very bad bones I would bow the very best I could manage. If this is their custom to have people bow down to them I would consider a honor to do it. To me this couple are part of royality and I admire how well they carry them selves and respond to people.

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ivey — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 05:19:08 GMT

I might bow my head slightly in acknowledgment, but no way would I curtsy. Remember the American Revolution? We are under their dominion--no more!

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sidsmom — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 05:43:01 GMT

Sorry...I don't bow to anyone. And I don't put anyone up on a pedestal....except my mother. Everyone else? They get up every morning & take a ---- like I do, so...we're all equal.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 03:53:39 GMT

Bowing and curtsying were signs of paying to royalty homage. It is in no way an American thing and I would show no sign of paying that to ANY foreign power.

Would you bow and bend the knee at a Jewish temple. How about the sign of the cross at a church and not being of that religion?

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 04:11:20 GMT

And cater you would look like a fool.

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colliemom4 — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 04:52:43 GMT

I didn't think Americans were expected to bow to them??