Thanks for this. I know what you mean about Judaism and ritual (though I wonder how much this has to do with me not understanding most prayers when they're in Hebrew!) and about the monarchy not feeling like a particular priority for reform.
Superb article, that as a leftist, (old school) metal fan, sums up a lot of my own feelings. I find the royal family ridiculous but I don’t care that much about them & I agree there’s far more important things to get worked up about.
That's pretty much exactly how I think too, Keith. Thanks for articulating myself to myself!
Thanks for this. I know what you mean about Judaism and ritual (though I wonder how much this has to do with me not understanding most prayers when they're in Hebrew!) and about the monarchy not feeling like a particular priority for reform.
On the latter... I'm not sure if it's making the same argument, or a variation, or even disagreeing, but I thought this from Neal Ascherson was very good: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/may/07/king-charles-are-we-ready-for-a-republic
Manowar we’re ridiculous but entertaining.
Superb article, that as a leftist, (old school) metal fan, sums up a lot of my own feelings. I find the royal family ridiculous but I don’t care that much about them & I agree there’s far more important things to get worked up about.