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What next for the Sussexes?

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Casuaala · 07/05/2023 14:49

I thought yesterday couldn't have gone better, all things considered; there was the least amount of drama or negative coverage possible regarding the Sussexes.

I'd like to hope that this marks a fresh start. Harry's got all the recriminations off his chest. The Royal Family have maintained a dignified silence and hopefully the future is rosy. The Sussexes can have the life they want in the US, with a small presence in family events back here when appropriate. (I wouldn't be surprised however if Megan never makes it back on UK soil).

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Rhondaa · 15/05/2023 16:07

Sugarfree23 · 15/05/2023 15:38

It's almost as if Harry has taken the logic he might as well share all his drug use with the world. Then nobody can make it front page news if he gets caught with a joint in in his hand.

Ah he's oversharing to get in their first I see. It's a shame with all his shining lights lark he didn't admit drugs are a scourge on society and he regrets he needs them as a crutch isn't it.

AliceOlive · 15/05/2023 16:08

skullbabe · 15/05/2023 15:11

Absolutely- meet one or two of these poor people a month here in the UK where it is illegal. It’s alright - I don’t think you understand where I’m coming from and that’s ok. I sense you’re upset and don’t think that this conversation is useful (because I think Harry is confusing the issue for many). Shall we leave it?

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One or two? Get back to me after an entire generation of your children has been indoctrinated to believe drug use is perfectly ok, even positive and medically beneficial.

AliceOlive · 15/05/2023 16:11

Yeah, I am upset. I can't possibly understand. Harry has me all confused. With respect. Thank you for saying it's alright, I really appreciate it. /sarcasm.

So fucking self-righteous!

Samcro · 15/05/2023 16:17

so now H is to blame for people choosing to take drugs!
do you read other books by famous people. I imagine people like keith richard,(the list is so long I won't bore you)have talked about drug taking. even go back as far as Jim Morrison.
yet somehow someone who is deemed so unpopular writes about his problem and he is to blame.

AliceOlive · 15/05/2023 16:22

Samcro · 15/05/2023 16:17

so now H is to blame for people choosing to take drugs!
do you read other books by famous people. I imagine people like keith richard,(the list is so long I won't bore you)have talked about drug taking. even go back as far as Jim Morrison.
yet somehow someone who is deemed so unpopular writes about his problem and he is to blame.

No, he’s responsible for glorifying them. Not the book, the Gabor Mate deal.

I’ve never put him in the category with drug-addled pop-culture icons. Do you?

If you believe this kind of drug use is healthy, then fine. Nothing to discuss. But if you believe it’s not great for people, please don’t defend this no matter how much you like him. I don’t condemn him as a person, but the behavior is irresponsible and sad.

AliceOlive · 15/05/2023 16:24

And he “works” for a mental health … whatever you want to call Better Up.

Rhondaa · 15/05/2023 16:27

Samcro · 15/05/2023 16:17

so now H is to blame for people choosing to take drugs!
do you read other books by famous people. I imagine people like keith richard,(the list is so long I won't bore you)have talked about drug taking. even go back as far as Jim Morrison.
yet somehow someone who is deemed so unpopular writes about his problem and he is to blame.

Honestly. Why are you comparing rock stars with Harry Grin. Of course they take drugs! Harry however should possibly be a bit more discreet what with all his various lecturing and light shinings.

I don't think he writes about is as a problem just a fact. But like his 'not hot woman with a crooked spine' crap, of he'd said 'I regret the way we spoke about her' but he doesn't does he. He just spews out all this rubbish without a thought of how it makes him look.

AliceOlive · 15/05/2023 16:29

AliceOlive · 15/05/2023 16:24

And he “works” for a mental health … whatever you want to call Better Up.

Oh jeez. Never mind that. It’s just “coaching”rather than MH. Did you know you can certify to work for them in 60 hours?

skullbabe · 15/05/2023 16:29

AliceOlive · 15/05/2023 16:06

Decriminalization is another problematic concept. Typically this means prosecutors and DAs deciding not to enforce laws that have been passed by the actual lawmakers, usually because the people that funded their campaigns to the tune of millions made that the quid-pro-quo. We are no longer governed by the rule of law in the US. We are now governed by people who were elected to enforce law and order, but cherry pick instead.

Sorry, I think you wanted the last word here. I will leave it with respect to discussing with you, since you quite obviously would like to shut down the conversation with this and your subsequent post. Can't promise to leave the thread as you seem to want me to do now.

I guess this point in a conversation is where the Brits say "I'm ok, jack."

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I don’t want you to leave the thread but I don’t want to further upset you. Nothing more nothing less. So I said I would stop the conversation between us - that’s all.

Samcro · 15/05/2023 16:30

yep ok. its all Harrys fault.

skullbabe · 15/05/2023 16:35

And I see you think I am being self righteous- I am not. I’m also not being confrontational - so your responses to me seem really above and beyond what I am saying to you hence my concern. Wasn’t meant with anything but concern but tone is not apparent on the internet.

AliceOlive · 15/05/2023 16:38

I think you perceive me to be upset because I don’t agree with you.

It’s a weird gaslight to tell a stranger typing words that they are upset then act like you care about them, in order to shut them down.

skullbabe · 15/05/2023 16:45

No - other people have disagreed with me on this thread but there was something in our discourse that made me perceive this. I’m glad to know I was wrong but it’s not gaslighting to tell someone what your perception is - it’s gaslighting when you insist that there is only one reality (in this case where you are upset). And for the last time - go back and read me - I was not trying to shut you down. I felt that continuing would only continue to upset you - again you have said that this is not the case. So I will continue.

skullbabe · 15/05/2023 16:53

AliceOlive · 15/05/2023 16:08

One or two? Get back to me after an entire generation of your children has been indoctrinated to believe drug use is perfectly ok, even positive and medically beneficial.

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I have a sample size of hundreds on which to base my understanding but again I don’t think you understand where I’m coming from - harm reduction is certainly an ethos where I live.

Sugarfree23 · 15/05/2023 17:11

Some how I can't actually imagine today's young people opting for drugs based on a balding ex Royal.
He's not exactly the most popular of the RF and young people don't exactly 'look up' to the Royals the way people did in the past.

Samcro · 15/05/2023 17:33

Sugarfree23 · 15/05/2023 17:11

Some how I can't actually imagine today's young people opting for drugs based on a balding ex Royal.
He's not exactly the most popular of the RF and young people don't exactly 'look up' to the Royals the way people did in the past.

Thank you, apart from the balding bit, you said what I was trying to say

AliceOlive · 15/05/2023 18:37

Sugarfree23 · 15/05/2023 17:11

Some how I can't actually imagine today's young people opting for drugs based on a balding ex Royal.
He's not exactly the most popular of the RF and young people don't exactly 'look up' to the Royals the way people did in the past.

No, but children looking for evidence to prove that drugs are good will find this kind of thing extremely helpful. This is not conjecture on my part.

notanotheroneagain · 15/05/2023 18:41

Samcro · 15/05/2023 16:17

so now H is to blame for people choosing to take drugs!
do you read other books by famous people. I imagine people like keith richard,(the list is so long I won't bore you)have talked about drug taking. even go back as far as Jim Morrison.
yet somehow someone who is deemed so unpopular writes about his problem and he is to blame.

This thread has gone batshit.

Ozzy Osborne and pretty much any rock star you can thing of.

What harry was explaining was the difference between long used natural plant 'drugs' as used by native Americans / Africans etc. for centuries vs lab manufactured (merth etc).

There is a reason why some countries and states have legalised weed.

So now posters think they are more informed than FDA .

polkadotdalmation · 15/05/2023 18:46

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jeffgoldblum · 15/05/2023 18:48

Yes , I'm sure him talking about hallucinating a talking bin , was extremely informative!

polkadotdalmation · 15/05/2023 18:58

jeffgoldblum · 15/05/2023 18:48

Yes , I'm sure him talking about hallucinating a talking bin , was extremely informative!

To be fair, it I was drunk I'd be using my talking bin for another purpose altogether 🤮

AliceOlive · 15/05/2023 19:09

Ozzy Osbourne! How on earth can one claim to support Harry then make that comparison as a defense? I think that's terribly insulting to hold him to such a low standard.

Inkanta · 15/05/2023 19:15

Samcro · 15/05/2023 16:17

so now H is to blame for people choosing to take drugs!
do you read other books by famous people. I imagine people like keith richard,(the list is so long I won't bore you)have talked about drug taking. even go back as far as Jim Morrison.
yet somehow someone who is deemed so unpopular writes about his problem and he is to blame.

Yes I hear you Samcro. Rational and logical post. Harry is not exactly the hard core drug taker. Some of the evening posters on here probably do worse with alcohol.

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