Do you think Gordon Brown is being cruel to the Royal Family by saying he could save billions if..............

Question

................he took them off benefits ?

Answer 1

Yep, but they bring in more than they take (proven fact), so it doesn't matter. And remember, 80% in favour of Monarchy! Go live somewhere else, republicans!

Answer 2

My understanding is that you Brits tried this once. On 7 February 1649, the office of King was formally abolished after long disputes about the money that King Charles I was spending.

It didn't work out then.

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What is the point of having a monarchy if they live like you and me?

Answer 3

didn't know he said that...but i don't blame him...people like that Camilla woman should not be living a life of luxury at our expense...what a joke that is!!

Answer 4

No, he is being realistic.

Answer 5

No not at all. He hasn't mentioned them by name but I think most of us see he must mean them.

Biggest bunch of scroungers in the country wit MP's coming a close second.

Answer 6

I didn't know he said that but if he did, good for him!

Let them go out and do proper jobs instead of sponging - better still, just get rid of them altogether!

Answer 7

At least they didn't sell off half the nation's gold reserves for next to nothing. He should be tried and brought to justice for giving away our treasures.