"Spare" beats the press at its own game: excellent review of the book & US culture...

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158. Being dishonest about my position once happens.

Twice can be misunderstanding or mistake.

This is the third time you're claiming I support the royal family after being told twice directly in reply to you that I do not support them nor do I even particularly like them. Twice we've had this conversation.

Third time is starting to feel like willful mischaracterization with intent to mislead, and I genuinely cannot fathom to what purpose. Others have noted the strange emotional investment, and I'm going to amplify that here. Repeated dishonesty about others' positions in service to defend wealthy celebrities is weird no matter who is being discussed.

Three times you've replied to me with this Manichean view of the situation that dislike of the Netflix people means like and support for the royal family.

So, for the third time, let me explain: I can dislike them both. I do dislike both sides of it. I can hold both thoughts in my head at the same time. Harry and Meghan are grubbing for money and fame when what he honestly needs is new friends and lots of therapy. The royal family have the moral authority of dirt, except at least dirt can be productive with seeds and water.

I hope I do not have to lay down this very clear outlining of my views for a fourth time.