It is an odd relationship between us and them. On the one hand, the vast bulk of our original culture came from there. OTOH, they were pure bastards up to least 1813 or so.

I'm a little embarrassed for their sake that their prince all of sudden looks about as goofy as his dad ever did. I had high hopes for him compared to the old man, but he just does not put across the real man vibe that is needed to lead even a platoon, let alone a great nation. I suspect the oddness of his romance has sapped whatever manhood he had. Happens sometimes.

I know the king in waiting thing is only symbolic but it's lousy symbolism.

IMHO

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