Similarly - King Zuckerberg- climate change activist - has purchased a $300 million dollar yacht to celebrate his 40th. It has FOUR (yes, 4) diesel engines. How many ‘credits’ to you buy per trip to run that Mark? Once again - rules for thee and not for me. I’ll just continue to recycle my paper straws thank you very much!
How else can one host parties of the 'selected' few who inhabit Monticito, if they don't have a cause celeb to fancifully caste...a wasted and empty life these people exhibit. Poor things.
Funny and interesting. Not to mention the name of her venture is hardly a clever choice. Saying it is like chewing aluminum foil. All together now, American Riviera Orchard. Absolutely awful.
Meghan Markle had a bit role as a FedEx delivery driver in Horrible Bosses 2 and she managed to suck in her 30 seconds on the screen. But you gotta admit - she sure hit the jackpot when she scored Harry, even if they missed the ideal time for calling racism by about two years.
This is mean-spirited. Have you no empathy for a biracial child of divorce who hustled hard to get ahead in the world?
For sure M has identity issues + says and does dumb stuff. But - I’m strangely fond of her. There is something about her that is very American — in lots of good ways. We try stuff - dream big - and have the courage to change, + keep trying, tradition, race and class rules be damned!
The duchess seems irrational. She claims to have suffered racism in the UK (especially in the palace). When she and Harry decided to leave the UK, they could have gone to any number of countries but they chose America - the most horribly awful, racist country on the planet where a woman of color faces a lifetime of abuse and oppression. Very irrational.
I am so grateful the Free Press exists, to publish articles such as the one today which held the New York Times’ feet to the fire for its reporting on Hamas. This is extremely important journalism.
It was immediately followed by the most baffling article I’ve ever seen in the Free Press— a scandal rag piece, whose only purpose, as far as I can tell, was to be mean to a woman for starting a home goods company.
What on earth were you thinking?
Here’s the breakdown of the article:
1st Paragraph — accuses the woman of being a prostitute (“in the business of selling herself.”).
2nd— makes fun of the name of her new business.
3rd— accuses the woman of liking beautiful things because she herself is not beautiful.
4th— asserts that a promotional video of the woman stirring a pot in the kitchen for her new home goods company, is fundamentally sinister to the history of… England? Humanity? America? It’s not clear. It’s just sinister.
5th— makes fun of the woman for being biracial and implies that because of that she does not belong in a nice place like “an Orchard by the sea in America.”
6th— accuses the woman of being shallow and selfish because… No reason is given.
7th— claims that the woman’s identity makes it impossible for her to actually want to pursue good in the world.
8th— claims that the woman’s act of marrying a man she loved was slimy and despicable.
9th— Asserts a wish that the woman’s new business fails and that people laugh at her.
This is the worst sort of British tabloid slush. It’s just mean. And it serves no purpose, other than to imply that Meghan Markle merely existing and living her life, while her sister-in-law is having medical difficulties, is somehow unconscionable.
Thank you! Honestly, why publish this? It’s not what I pay for. It’s not what I rely on The FP for. It’s trashy and dumb. I do love some trash now and then but not in The FP for cryin out loud. I get my trash for free.
First off, Meghan is a public figure, scrutiny by the public is part of the deal. One can’t crave attention and then complain when the coverage doesn’t match their expectations.
Second, Meghan trashed the royals and she should accept pushback from people with a different opinion. Glass houses.
Never have understood how titles based on hereditary privilege and endowed with massive wealth can ever be squared with the DEI/SJW vibe that the Duchess attempts to project. If white colonialism/oppression is the wellspring of humanity's ills, then the Royal Family of Great Britain, which resides as keepers of the English traditions of empire, are the modern avatars of historical apex predators. The morally congruent alternative for Meghan and Harry would have been to marry for the love I presume they share and surrender their titles as a demonstration that hereditary elitism has no place in modern informed society. For a "person of color" to accept a royal title is equivalent to admitting that hereditary elitism is fine as long as non-whites can be in on the scam.
Similarly - King Zuckerberg- climate change activist - has purchased a $300 million dollar yacht to celebrate his 40th. It has FOUR (yes, 4) diesel engines. How many ‘credits’ to you buy per trip to run that Mark? Once again - rules for thee and not for me. I’ll just continue to recycle my paper straws thank you very much!
How else can one host parties of the 'selected' few who inhabit Monticito, if they don't have a cause celeb to fancifully caste...a wasted and empty life these people exhibit. Poor things.
Funny and interesting. Not to mention the name of her venture is hardly a clever choice. Saying it is like chewing aluminum foil. All together now, American Riviera Orchard. Absolutely awful.
She is not a princess technically. She's a duchess...
She's not a princess. They are born into it. She's a duchess...
Oh this cuts deep. Well done, Tanya.
You are too harsh. I only read half of your pretension to "poise".
From this article I would not want to have a conversation with you.
Why are you paying attention? Are you knowlable about something else and can you write about it in an honest way?
Meghan Markle had a bit role as a FedEx delivery driver in Horrible Bosses 2 and she managed to suck in her 30 seconds on the screen. But you gotta admit - she sure hit the jackpot when she scored Harry, even if they missed the ideal time for calling racism by about two years.
This is mean-spirited. Have you no empathy for a biracial child of divorce who hustled hard to get ahead in the world?
For sure M has identity issues + says and does dumb stuff. But - I’m strangely fond of her. There is something about her that is very American — in lots of good ways. We try stuff - dream big - and have the courage to change, + keep trying, tradition, race and class rules be damned!
So biracial people should enjoy special privileges?
I really don't understand all the vitriol always directed at this woman. Seriously. It is so weird
The duchess seems irrational. She claims to have suffered racism in the UK (especially in the palace). When she and Harry decided to leave the UK, they could have gone to any number of countries but they chose America - the most horribly awful, racist country on the planet where a woman of color faces a lifetime of abuse and oppression. Very irrational.
‘Sussex Goop.” Lol.
I’m imagining the focus group banter on the American Riviera Orchard name. Are you?🤣
I am so grateful the Free Press exists, to publish articles such as the one today which held the New York Times’ feet to the fire for its reporting on Hamas. This is extremely important journalism.
It was immediately followed by the most baffling article I’ve ever seen in the Free Press— a scandal rag piece, whose only purpose, as far as I can tell, was to be mean to a woman for starting a home goods company.
What on earth were you thinking?
Here’s the breakdown of the article:
1st Paragraph — accuses the woman of being a prostitute (“in the business of selling herself.”).
2nd— makes fun of the name of her new business.
3rd— accuses the woman of liking beautiful things because she herself is not beautiful.
4th— asserts that a promotional video of the woman stirring a pot in the kitchen for her new home goods company, is fundamentally sinister to the history of… England? Humanity? America? It’s not clear. It’s just sinister.
5th— makes fun of the woman for being biracial and implies that because of that she does not belong in a nice place like “an Orchard by the sea in America.”
6th— accuses the woman of being shallow and selfish because… No reason is given.
7th— claims that the woman’s identity makes it impossible for her to actually want to pursue good in the world.
8th— claims that the woman’s act of marrying a man she loved was slimy and despicable.
9th— Asserts a wish that the woman’s new business fails and that people laugh at her.
This is the worst sort of British tabloid slush. It’s just mean. And it serves no purpose, other than to imply that Meghan Markle merely existing and living her life, while her sister-in-law is having medical difficulties, is somehow unconscionable.
Why did the Free Press publish this?
This sounds suspiciously as if written by a member of Meghan's staff ... I'm sure they're on the watch for any articles on her or Harry.
Indeed. Change the "C" to an "R" and the "I" to an "E," and what have you got. M. Markle.
Sometimes I think this free press is just like the Sun in England.
Leave her alone every one wish her luck in her new endeavors. For her sake and her children.
Thank you! Honestly, why publish this? It’s not what I pay for. It’s not what I rely on The FP for. It’s trashy and dumb. I do love some trash now and then but not in The FP for cryin out loud. I get my trash for free.
First off, Meghan is a public figure, scrutiny by the public is part of the deal. One can’t crave attention and then complain when the coverage doesn’t match their expectations.
Second, Meghan trashed the royals and she should accept pushback from people with a different opinion. Glass houses.
Third, people just don’t like her.
And Four, she is probably gonna run for office in her glorious mind
Then don't read this article. One look at the front page of the site shows there are plenty more articles of substance.
You've missed my entire point. But that's okay.
Never have understood how titles based on hereditary privilege and endowed with massive wealth can ever be squared with the DEI/SJW vibe that the Duchess attempts to project. If white colonialism/oppression is the wellspring of humanity's ills, then the Royal Family of Great Britain, which resides as keepers of the English traditions of empire, are the modern avatars of historical apex predators. The morally congruent alternative for Meghan and Harry would have been to marry for the love I presume they share and surrender their titles as a demonstration that hereditary elitism has no place in modern informed society. For a "person of color" to accept a royal title is equivalent to admitting that hereditary elitism is fine as long as non-whites can be in on the scam.
Exactly! It's the hypocrisy! For all the commenters wondering why MM inspires such dislike, this is it.
Well said.
She was not a good actress, neither is a good duchess.