RIP thread - Page 774

**patwynnfan** · February 14th, 2018, 09:08 AM

Prince Henrik of Denmark, the husband of Queen Margrethe who was famous for his public unhappiness at never being named king, has died at the age of 83. The French-born prince had returned to Fredensborg Castle, north of Copenhagen, after being in hospital with an infection. The prince was a controversial figure and his flamboyant style was both loved and criticised by Danes. In 2017, he announced that he did not want to be buried next to his wife. He was frustrated that she had never acknowledged him as her equal. The queen, 77, is said to have accepted her husband's decision, which broke a 459-year-old tradition.

The prince died "peacefully in his sleep" at the castle with Queen Margrethe and their two sons were at his side, the Royal House announced. He had been diagnosed with dementia last year and had recently had a lung infection. Prince Henrik was born Henri Marie Jean André de Laborde de Monpezat in 1934, and married the then-crown princess Margrethe in 1967.

She became queen in 1972 and over the years Prince Henrik made no secret that he was unhappy at never having his royal role changed. Many Danes disliked him for that, seeing it as a sign of an arrogant man hungry for recognition. But in recent years, many youngsters thought his manner represented a break from the norms of cultural uniformity in Danish society. In 2016, he retired from official duties, renouncing the title of Prince Consort. In the time since, he was often in France at his private vineyard.

He spoke with a thick French accent and was known for his love of food, wine and poetry. Prince Henrik and Queen Margrethe have two sons - Crown Prince Frederick and Prince Joachim. Crown Prince Frederick returned from the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea last week to be with his ailing father.

**patwynnfan** · February 14th, 2018, 07:25 PM

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has died in South Africa, a senior official in his MDC party has said. Mr Tsvangirai, 65, a former prime minister, had reportedly been suffering from colon cancer. "He died this evening. The family communicated this to me," MDC vice president Elias Mudzuri told Reuters. Mr Tsvangirai's career was marked by a long political struggle against former President Robert Mugabe. He had been beaten and imprisoned numerous times. Announcing Mr Tsvangirai's death, Mr Mudzuri said on Twitter that the MDC had "lost our icon and fighter for democracy". Mr Tsvangirai founded the MDC (Movement for Democratic Change) in 2000, repeatedly challenging Mr Mugabe during the ex-president's long grip on power. • Obituary: Morgan Tsvangirai In the 2008 election, Mr Tsvangirai gained the most votes in the first round but not enough to win outright. Before the second round of voting, Mr Mugabe's security forces carried out a campaign of violence against opposition supporters, and Mr Tsvangirai withdrew. Mr Mugabe was declared the winner, but an international outcry over allegations of violence and vote-rigging led to a power sharing agreement in which Mr Tsvangirai would serve as prime minister. Mr Tsvangirai ran against Mr Mugabe again in 2013 but lost by a landslide. The MDC is said to be divided over who should lead it into elections later this year against the governing Zanu-PF party, led by Mr Mugabe's successor, Emmerson Mnangagwa.

**ultimatewarlord** · February 14th, 2018, 09:06 PM

Remember all those leftie comedians who couldn't go five minutes without mentioning South Africa during Apartheid. How many of them were silent when the Mugabe regime was strangling Zimbabwe. Morgan Tsvangirai risked death to stand against Mugabe, a criminal who escaped the justice he deserved.
R.I.P Mr. Tsvangirai.

**johnbear** · February 15th, 2018, 05:24 AM

R.I.P. To the 17 Mainly Students Killed by a Deranged 19 year old ex student
in Florida today you tend to just expect this gun behavior in America nothing ever changes it will go on but for the Parents who have lost there children it's so sad.

**tygrkhat40** · February 15th, 2018, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbear

R.I.P. To the 17 Mainly Students Killed by a Deranged 19 year old ex student
in Florida today you tend to just expect this gun behavior in America nothing ever changes it will go on but for the Parents who have lost there children it's so sad.

And of course we get the mindless, robotic, too-oftenly repeated drivel from those who will do nothing about these massacres; "Our thoughts and prayers go out...it's to early to talk about gun control...we can't politicize the tragedy...this is the price we pay for gun ownership..." and so ad nauseum.

For any of the VEF members from outside the US who don't understand the American gun fetish, I'm an American and I don't understand it either.

**ball7** · February 15th, 2018, 06:20 PM

Syn, a forum moderator on 420chan has passed away due to an aggresive form of cancer. He was 28 y.o.

**pharoahegypt** · February 15th, 2018, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tygrkhat40

And of course we get the mindless, robotic, too-oftenly repeated drivel from those who will do nothing about these massacres; "Our thoughts and prayers go out...it's to early to talk about gun control...we can't politicize the tragedy...this is the price we pay for gun ownership..." and so ad nauseum.

For any of the VEF members from outside the US who don't understand the American gun fetish, I'm an American and I don't understand it either.

The thing I don't get about this "right to bare arms" craziness is the fact it's such an antiquated law... What other countries still abide by laws made & not updated or changed for so long? Can a Freeman of London still herd a bunch of sheep across Westminster Bridge? No, because the law was changed to stop such crazy antics... The US gun laws & rights to bare them need changing, simple!

RIP yet another group of innocents....

cartman · February 15th, 2018, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ball7

Syn, a forum moderator on 420chan has passed away due to an aggresive form of cancer. He was 28 y.o.

This thread really scrapes the barrel sometimes.

**K_D** · February 16th, 2018, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tygrkhat40

And of course we get the mindless, robotic, too-oftenly repeated drivel from those who will do nothing about these massacres; "Our thoughts and prayers go out...it's to early to talk about gun control...we can't politicize the tragedy...this is the price we pay for gun ownership..." and so ad nauseum.

For any of the VEF members from outside the US who don't understand the American gun fetish, I'm an American and I don't understand it either.

Useless Thoughts and Prayers

**Decadence** · February 16th, 2018, 02:02 PM

Enough.

This is a memorial thread. There are plenty of other threads to debate the merits of the second amendment or lament the fact that even though everyone (including the FBI) knew about this sick git NOBODY did anything about him.

February 14th, 2018, 09:08 AM	#7731
patwynnfan Vintage Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 420 Thanks: 25,863 Thanked 11,827 Times in 416 Posts	Denmark's prince who wanted to be king dies Prince Henrik of Denmark, the husband of Queen Margrethe who was famous for his public unhappiness at never being named king, has died at the age of 83. The French-born prince had returned to Fredensborg Castle, north of Copenhagen, after being in hospital with an infection. The prince was a controversial figure and his flamboyant style was both loved and criticised by Danes. In 2017, he announced that he did not want to be buried next to his wife. He was frustrated that she had never acknowledged him as her equal. The queen, 77, is said to have accepted her husband's decision, which broke a 459-year-old tradition. The prince died "peacefully in his sleep" at the castle with Queen Margrethe and their two sons were at his side, the Royal House announced. He had been diagnosed with dementia last year and had recently had a lung infection. Prince Henrik was born Henri Marie Jean André de Laborde de Monpezat in 1934, and married the then-crown princess Margrethe in 1967. She became queen in 1972 and over the years Prince Henrik made no secret that he was unhappy at never having his royal role changed. Many Danes disliked him for that, seeing it as a sign of an arrogant man hungry for recognition. But in recent years, many youngsters thought his manner represented a break from the norms of cultural uniformity in Danish society. In 2016, he retired from official duties, renouncing the title of Prince Consort. In the time since, he was often in France at his private vineyard. He spoke with a thick French accent and was known for his love of food, wine and poetry. Prince Henrik and Queen Margrethe have two sons - Crown Prince Frederick and Prince Joachim. Crown Prince Frederick returned from the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea last week to be with his ailing father. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. If you like the post please hit the Thanks button, a little appreciation goes a long way To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

February 14th, 2018, 07:25 PM	#7732
patwynnfan Vintage Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 420 Thanks: 25,863 Thanked 11,827 Times in 416 Posts	Zimbabwe opposition leader Tsvangirai dies Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has died in South Africa, a senior official in his MDC party has said. Mr Tsvangirai, 65, a former prime minister, had reportedly been suffering from colon cancer. "He died this evening. The family communicated this to me," MDC vice president Elias Mudzuri told Reuters. Mr Tsvangirai's career was marked by a long political struggle against former President Robert Mugabe. He had been beaten and imprisoned numerous times. Announcing Mr Tsvangirai's death, Mr Mudzuri said on Twitter that the MDC had "lost our icon and fighter for democracy". Mr Tsvangirai founded the MDC (Movement for Democratic Change) in 2000, repeatedly challenging Mr Mugabe during the ex-president's long grip on power. • Obituary: Morgan Tsvangirai In the 2008 election, Mr Tsvangirai gained the most votes in the first round but not enough to win outright. Before the second round of voting, Mr Mugabe's security forces carried out a campaign of violence against opposition supporters, and Mr Tsvangirai withdrew. Mr Mugabe was declared the winner, but an international outcry over allegations of violence and vote-rigging led to a power sharing agreement in which Mr Tsvangirai would serve as prime minister. Mr Tsvangirai ran against Mr Mugabe again in 2013 but lost by a landslide. The MDC is said to be divided over who should lead it into elections later this year against the governing Zanu-PF party, led by Mr Mugabe's successor, Emmerson Mnangagwa. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. If you like the post please hit the Thanks button, a little appreciation goes a long way To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

February 14th, 2018, 09:06 PM	#7733
ultimatewarlord Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,474 Thanks: 8,328 Thanked 15,872 Times in 1,441 Posts	Remember all those leftie comedians who couldn't go five minutes without mentioning South Africa during Apartheid. How many of them were silent when the Mugabe regime was strangling Zimbabwe. Morgan Tsvangirai risked death to stand against Mugabe, a criminal who escaped the justice he deserved. R.I.P Mr. Tsvangirai. __________________ The British Government is a disgrace.

February 15th, 2018, 05:24 AM	#7734
johnbear Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Playing Golf with Paige Posts: 88,262 Thanks: 168,677 Thanked 1,756,086 Times in 92,022 Posts	R.I.P. To the 17 Mainly Students Killed by a Deranged 19 year old ex student in Florida today you tend to just expect this gun behavior in America nothing ever changes it will go on but for the Parents who have lost there children it's so sad. __________________ Johnbear Give's Credit to Original Posters. Still Re-Up Dead Images When Found.

February 16th, 2018, 02:02 PM	#7740
Decadence *the thrill of it all* Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Depths of Debauchery Posts: 11,190 Thanks: 159,934 Thanked 213,256 Times in 11,240 Posts	Enough. This is a memorial thread. There are plenty of other threads to debate the merits of the second amendment or lament the fact that even though everyone (including the FBI) knew about this sick git NOBODY did anything about him. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

February 15th, 2018, 06:20 PM	#7736
ball7 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MIA Posts: 15,690 Thanks: 66,280 Thanked 209,982 Times in 15,730 Posts	Syn, a forum moderator on 420chan has passed away due to an aggresive form of cancer. He was 28 y.o.

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