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The only instance I can think off where Shakespeare was wrong was when he had Mark Antony say that the evil that men do lives on but the good is oft interred with their bones. Death usually wraps a mantle of sainthood over the greatest sinner.Diana was being villified in the gutter press due to her cavorting at the time of her death, yet those same yellow journalists now heap cringe inducing tributes to this rather dim, celebrity obsessed young woman who admittedly died a tragic death. As for conspiracy theories, a car accident is not a good way to get rid of someone as the only one in the car wearing a seatbelt survived.
Isn't a dandelion a weed?
White Witches make dandelion wine! It is wonderful:)
By the way read "Dandelion Wine" by Ray bradbury:)
here is a part of a quote from the book"Dandelion Wine the words were summer on the tongue" Magic:)
There was nothing complex about her.
She nothing more than a looney Sloan Ranger with an overactive sex drive.
I never had anything against Diana. I just avoided all the hype and "news" that with her and her in-laws. I was just fed up with what I thought was "overkill" back then. Now it's a bleedin' industry and she must be mentioned at least every second day since she died.
I wish it was all over already and we just got on with our lives. That's what you normally do after a death. You don't continue to obssess about it forever. It's unhealthy and downright creepy!
Can't we let it go now???
I agree that the continued obsession with her is unhealthy. Hopefully everyone who still cares can get it out of their system today and move on. She lived, she died. Jjust like the rest of us. There are far more important things in life. There always were, of course, but people who perhaps didn't have enough going on in their own little lives seemed to get something out of putting her on a pedestal and trying to turn her into some kind of Wonderwoman. She was no big deal really, except to the media who lived off her in the latter stages of her life, and continued to do so after her death. Moving on....
I agree with all of the above, though isn't dandelion wine to be avoided unless you have a rubber mat on the bed?
We all know what this is about, it is nothing to do with Diana who was a flawed character but probably quite nice if we had known her. It IS about this bunch of so-called "Royals" trying to smear themselves with the outpouring of grief, or whatever it was that happened at the time of her death, to cover up the stench of their own decay. I didn't quite understand the grief thing at the time and I still don't but that is what they are trying to do and it is so transparent to us all that most of us, except me, don't even bother to voice it. The "emperors" have no clothes so they are trying to steal hers, .... whatever they were. It just shows how teeteringly close to the edge of oblivion is this "Royal" family. One could put on a royal voice couldn't one and say that "since none of them were ever enthroned using the stone of destiny of course none of them are any more royal than anyone else and it is time they faced the fact." Innat!
the 'people's princess' ! comments 1 thru 10: how could you!!
Judging by the circus that is taking place today, I think the whole Diana "phenomenon" probably says more about the mental health of the nation than it does about the woman herself!
"Opinion poll
Will Diana be remembered with as much fervour in another 10 years?"
I sincerely hope not!
Just what are these people on? I just saw an old bloke on TV dressed from head to toe in Union Jack get up who has travelled hundreds of miles to Kensington Palace because he reckons he and Diana had a lot in common. I doubt if she would have taken that as a compliment! Oh well, as long as it makes him happy, I suppose.
#11 inter alia
the people's princess aye right i would think that the majority of Scots could not care then let alone now as is shown by the previous postings
#15: what an awful thing to write.
It appears I am not alone in thinking this whole ruddy Diana circus is ridiculous. As was said previously, it casts serious doubts on the mental health of a sizeable proportion of our citizens. She was flawed, like the rest of us. She was no saint, like the rest of us. She died in tragic (and, some may say, suspicious) circumstances. But for goodness sake people, she's been cold for 10 whole years! Those who continue to get off on it, gushing about how angelic she was are deluded in the extreme and seriously in need of therapy. I DO hope today will mark the end of the hype. I won't be watching tv today either. I think it would make me puke.
Have to say I'm appalled at this "Diana Cult" that's arisen, with the woman herself being elevated to near deity status.
This hysteria from people who never met her, were never likely to, would never share in the luxuries which her lifestyle afforded her, and she's become this mythical figure in the minds of people. It is, frankly, bizarre.
I had nothing against her when she was alive, have nothing against her memory, but for goodness sake - let her rest in peace and let's move on from this maudlin "Diana would have wanted/not wanted" crap that no-one, frankly, has the faintest idea whether she would or not.
I think it's a shame Camelion isn't going. After all,even Jesus forgave a loose woman!
#17 That about covers it.
When is a newpapar going have the guts to start calling Harry - Fitzharry it would be more appropriate.
And sorry she wasn't even that great looking, better than average maybe but not by much.
I had no interest in the woman when she was alive and the mass hysteria surrounding her death and in the years since then has done nothing to change that. I only grieve for the loss of those I knew and loved and whose lives actually meant something to me.
Just another mechanism for ensuring the British Establishment maintain their hold on their position in society.
On the other hand the Royal Family is the only thing that the UK has left that people recognise us for.
Fitting. A parasitical weed.
A weed which exudes a milky sap! How ironic a tribute!!
Don't understand how it's OK for the Queen and her wretched son Charlie Big Lugs to attend, and not Al Fayed!!!
Di grew very close to Al Fayed's son in her last months and would have, undoubtly, wanted him to be there. The Queen and Big Lugs on the other hand, only ever viewed Di as a recepticle for the Royal sperm and her needs as an individual were always ignored!!! Big Lugs went into the marriage with a mistress (the unsightly Camilla) and it was probably the reason Di turned into the sex mad adultress later!!!
In reality, the Al Fayed's were probably the only untarnished part of the unfortunate Di's life!!!
#18 inter alia
true though
Hubble bubble toil and trouble....aye its as good as anything Shakespeare wid hiv writ...
Diana ranks somewhere alongside Paris Hilton in terms of newsworthiness and importance (in my humble opinion).
SCULLION, but remember."The fault dear Brutus is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings."
Is it not about time the death of this young woman was laid to rest which in many instances has been used by both politicians AND the Royals; for their own selfish advantage and survival? Diana, when pitchforked into the dysfunctional Windsor family was not so angelic as portrayed by the media, who also used her, to their OWN advantge and benefit too maxamise the cash that flowed into their own outrageous owners and shareholders bank accounts.I firmly believe she was personally, a caring personwho found herself out off her depth within such an environment and was soon to be ditched in some way or other by the Windsor's, when it suited them.In my young days when growing up in Scotia, the despicable Chairlie who has as much intelligence as a false face, would have been regarded as a *durtie whooremaister*. But, then again, the establishment didn't take too long to muster support for him and their own class.
#39.
Yes.
Trust me to be the odd man out!!
how can these people criticising the people's princess sleep at night ? awful.
#17 TWEEDMOUTH Hear hear Sir.............the greatest myth ever created surrounds this Sloane ranger nobody !!...............and the events in the immediate aftermath of the death are a totally SHAMEFUL memory of a national delusion, when ironically, the REAL Mother Theresa died just days later and went near-unnoticed. Prats..all of them....I hope their filled with embarrassment as they recall these events today !!
#35 Nothing humble about you!
bbc news has comments about a memorial service in Aberdeen today:"A small service - open to the public - is being held at 1200 BST in Aberdeen's St Nicholas Kirk. The Royal Family has close ties with the area. Similar events are being held across the UK."
My translation: Lets try, desperatly, somehow to link this event as somehow releant to some êople Scotland. Yeah, the royal family has close ties all over Scotland - they OWN MOST OF IT.
As for the rest: She wanted to be known as a "Queen of hearts". What arrogance.Mother Theresa died the very same week, after a lifetime helping others - that is altruism and compassion. All this crap about Diana basically turns my stomach.
43. Riley Hamish. Exactly what I was thinking when I made my post!!
#42 inter alia (among other things)
look at all the other post the majority have no love for your peoples princess she never cared about Scotland or the Scots so why should we care about her.She was an English princess through and through
#42. inter alia. As you are clearly one of the princesses 'people', shouldn't you be heading off to to one of the many memorial services being held for her, instead of berating 'non followers' on this blog???
#47: i concede adverse comment is the majority view. yet does this make it right ? racism is at the heart of your remarks. how sad on such a day as this. how could you ?
#42. PS..like a baby, my friend!
Inter alia,
People miss the point, Di was a victim and paid the ultimate price of being associated with such a rancid family!!! The public should take advantage of this anniversary to put the boot into the Royal Family, cos they deserve it!!!
At least it keeps the florists in business.
#48. first racism [#47], now censorship [#48]. is this an inkling of what is to become of those who do not openly embrace scottish nationalism ? will it next be banishment ?
Most florists can't wait until the next parasite royal cops it.
#49 (#53) inter alia
this has nothing to do with Scottish nationalism the facts of the matter she was very much an English princess so by your own thinking she must be a racist as she had no time for Scotland and the Scottish people
#55: it stretches the bounds of credulity to read such a nasty comment from - what is after all - still an important part of the British Empire.
#55: how can you write such vile remarks ?
#56: evidence, please ?
#53 Racsim????? You seem to be a little neurotic, inter alia..........
I actually thought in earlier posts, inter alia was commenting in a tongue in cheek manner. Was I wrong?
#60: racism [#47], censorship [#48] and now mental illness [#60]
(when you run with a thread as long as I have done, doesn't it gladden your heart to see your fellow man [including woman] reveal the worst of themselves x)
#63 sir mike
well said mate old inter alia will be up in arms
Diana has been an active business and a lucrative means of trade for everyone but Diana in the last 10 years.
People who vent their anger at Diana are mad, she has nothing to do with it anymore. Her name is being hi-jacked by the media on a daily basis in order to make more advertising money and sell papers. Her name is hi-jacked by reporters, former aids and other people looking for a quick buck.
And the market, you and me, just cant get enough.
I mean look at us, whether we hate the Diana circus or not. We have made 64 posts between us
#44 davidsmum
:-)
#57 inter alia
I think you've shown your true colours, what the hell is the British Empire. There is no longer such a thing.
#59 inter alia
No evidence required, inter. Perception is all-important!
At this monemt of time HIstory is being mocked. And lies is being recorded. So how can we beleive History. No wonder it is being thrown out of the school Time Table.. All this lies about diana will be taught to the future race as being truth.Think about what History is recording now. Can we beleive all we read now about the Saints and so called Pillors of Society.. it makes you think.. To me it is Sin celebrating Sine.Did Edwina Curry attend with John Major.. Sin . need I say more.
#62 You shouldn't be so harsh on yourself.
I wonder if the poor girl's clairvoyant is still pulling in customers.
#57 There is no such thing as the British Empire - in case you hadn't noticed it became the Commonwealth many years ago - hence the Queen is the Head of the Commonwealth! Anyway, I was sad when Diana died because she left behind two young sons but, I do not say she was all bad, but neither was she all good, she was as flawed as the rest of us and maybe more flawed than some. Her morals were dubious (as were/are her former husbands). But the Bible says judge not lest ye be judged and Jesus said let he who is without sin cast the first stone - get my drift? I also felt sorry for the Queen almost as soon as Charles & Di got married. She is a very moral woman and did not want the monarchy brought into disrepute which it most certainly was by both of them. However, now let her rest in peace and lets hope we don't hear about her constantly for another ten years.
'afore ah go, ask not what Diana has done for Scotland.
'afore ah go, ask not what Diana has done for Scotland. what have you done [for Scotland] taking part in this discussion.
Personally, I think Mohamed Al Fayed has the right idea, holding a 2 minute silence. I think I will follow his example and not talk about Diana Spencer for at least the next 10 years.
#75 is it not obvious that we are fed up of the whole thing
I had no idea that Princess Diana was dead!
All this business with the car crash in Paris, Dodi Al Fayed had passed me by completely.
So why all the fuss about commemorating the death of some attention seeking slapper ten years ago?
Her son harry has grown up to look like his dad.
So you know why Charles hates Hewitt now!
I was always amazed this was never used in adverts to encourage wearing seatbelts.
There goes another posting ID!!!!
Away with all these royal scroungers! Spencer was living the high life on taxes paid by the hard pressed British taxpayer.The time has now come for Scotland to leave the union,and in doing so leave these misfits behind.
#73 The English monarchy has been in disrepute for many years now. Not to mention the fact that it is sectarian and gender discriminatory.Away with them!
It is hard for me to imagine, in a time where there are so many concerns for the world, that so much is being written about a woman NOT ONE of you knew personally.
If ONE of you were able to raise the money or awareness for a cause, that the late Princess of Wales was able to do, then perhaps you have the right to have an opinion.....do any of you even volunteer for a charity? Give your time graciously....most of you can't even seem to be gracious here, when you have the chance and a public forum.
Shame on you!
Diana was a woman like any other, she had wonderful qualities - just as she had flaws...she was true to her boys and to causes - that benefited so many times over, simply because she sat on a hospital bed and extended a caring hand....she did more in one day to help the world than any of you who bashed her, & YOUR monarchy, will do in a lifetime.
No ones perfect and all any of us can do - in whatever circumstance life has presented us with - is make the best of the situation......ONLY A FOOL would disrespect the memory of someone, anyone, who lived THEIR life doing just that --
90. An Interloper from The Colonies
I never knew Hilter, Stalin or George W Bush personally either, but could write quite unfavourably about them too!
...and your point is???????
Any of us with a conscience could write unfavorably of the three you spoke - But not one of them benefited the world as the late Princess of Wales did, with her support for causes that try to make the world a better place.
Think how much the world could have been helped today if all the effort put into this comment column (including my own) would have been used to better the world instead of trying to be so disrespectful to someone who brought more to the economy and industry of Great Briton than any other Royal member in recent years -- how many mills didn't shut down because she wore something or dressed the boys in something they made....how many tea towels were sold, keeping the makers of, as well as the sellers, employed...the list could go on and on....
To bash a person who did so much, to hurt those she left behind by saying such hurtful things when YOU DIDN'T EVEN KNOW HER PERSONALLY is hitting below the belt.
I just would have thought you'd have taken more pride in yourselves.
"93. An Interloper from The Colonies, The States / But not one of them benefited the world as the late Princess of Wales did, with her support for causes that try to make the world a better place."
Oh come ON!
She had not the SLIGHTEST interest in land mines, aids, or any other problem before she realised there was a divorce coming, and she needed something to keep her ugly mug in the news papers, after she was not "Queen" any more and they lost interest.
She was a conniving self seeking publicity blinded bimbo of the first order.
