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Do those who identify as Conservative here like Thomas Markle?

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Quirkyme · 13/11/2021 23:53

Evening,

So I've noticed that Conservatives tend to like Thomas Markle? Why is that? Is that solely due to their hate of Meghan Markle?

I find this a bit concerning, because I feel that regardless of views of Meghan Markle, I think a lot of people, particularly those who may be estranged from their fathers/parents by choice, and those who can just see him for what he is, would agree that she's not done 'wrong' to cut him off and be estranged from her father?

Estrangement has been facilitated by people across political leanings.

But then I see GB News welcoming him with open arms, and all comments under berating Meghan and championing Thomas, and I've also seen this behaviour from Conservatives elsewhere.

So the hate for Meghan goes above her reasons for estrangement, to the point that Conservatives like him and feel sorry for him?

I'm confused.

I mean no offence by this, it's just a pattern I have noticed.

I think it's one thing to not like Meghan, but championing him on the basis of hating Meghan I don't agree with.

OP posts:
Frazzled50yrold · 14/11/2021 16:16

He's a vulnerable man in poor health who's estranged from several members of his family. He lacks any power in the struggle between himself and his daughter so I don't regard it as a battle regardless of how I vote.He appears to have substantially funded his daughters education and career.
She's an adult of independent means and I don't understand the emphasis on her father. Has Charles been a blameless parent ?

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