I think I used to be somewhat judgemental. A lot of that sprung from my own irritations and my own failings, not so much what the other person was doing/saying. I am not ashamed to admit that.
Nowdays, I consider myself a happier, more contented and more fulfilled person and therefore I consider myself less damning of others.
Many people who are always judging others or making nasty remarks to others are unhappy people themselves.
There is also a huge difference between "judging" and "condeming". You can judge someone, rightly or wrongly, but we can all have that right. Condeming someone, however, is NO-ONE'S right.
I am outspoken still and will always be, but I do try to temper that outspokenness with understanding.
Camilla is NOT much liked in the UK. She is NOT a "true royal". She will never be Queen.
Charles, whatever we all thought of his shinnagins, was free to marry whomever he chose after his divorce. His choice, no-one elses.
As regards a tribute to Diana, I believe the whole spectacle was a fitting tribute. Kate wore Diana's engagement ring, which I thought was lovely. Seeing the smile and contentment of her eldest son's face was tribute enough, I believe anyway.
Apart from the fact that Royal Weddings tend to be a big deal anyway, this was the marriage of the future King and Queen, so was unlikely ever to be a quiet affair!
I have no doubt that in William's mind - all the way through - was the memory of his mother; that was his tribute.
I believe in "something", although I am not sure what. I like to think there is somebody watching over me, or guiding me, but again, not sure who..
Religion, in my opinion, is a yoke around our neck, and I do not believe in being chastised if I do not attend church regularly. I consider myself a kind, caring, "Christian-type" person, and I do not need to worship at an alter to prove that.
However, saying that, religion offers comfort and security to some, and I feel if it benefits their lives then more power to them.
May I finally congratulate you, OP, on a very interesting and thought-provoking thread.
A guy who grew up in the aftermath of the 80's, who's family was badly affected by the miner's strikes, who has an ingrained bitterness toward any figure or group who represents any kind of establishment, who - despite only having second hand knowledge of Diana's wedding and how much that cost, who thinks that anyone over the age of 35 is a senile cretin who has no idea of the real world and also sometime comes up with interesting and enjoyable posts, generally has an aura of bitterness toward anything that does not involve "The Struggle".
You are entitled to your beliefs, of course you are, and its always nice to swap opinions, but some of the comments you have made here make me want to smack you in the face, to be honest.
One of the signs of someone's maturity level is the ability to disagree with someone but to still remain civil and respect THEIR opinion.
But I find it extremely interesting that even in so-called Republics, there is still evidence of class structures, people that consider themselves pseudo-monachy/aristocracy. This I find so incredibly ironic, in countries that profess to be anti-monarchy.
They are monarchy in all but title and blood-line.
The question of "class" also raises its head here, in the CS forums, I have noticed. People have a tendency to sometimes look down on bad spellers, or use their verbal and literary knowledge to appear "superior".
It just another form of a class-type system, in my opinion.
This is the official US Immigration website, and will guide you through the process.
Even if you marry, there is no guarantees. You still need a sponsor, who will sponsor you for around 2 years financially, irrespective of your own financial situation. Being married is no guarantee of a Green Card - that is a myth.
I was lucky; I have experience in law and therefore provided a very comprehensive application and it was done and dusted in a few months. Thats rarely the case, however.
You need medical histories, affidavits testifying to the legality of your relationship, and various other things.
If I can be of any help, please dont hesitate to get in touch.
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