Meghan Markle Faced 'Disgusting and Very Real' Threats in the U.K., Former Counterterrorism Head Says

I never screamed anything. I don't scream. I don't need to.

That conversation was racist. And blaming what she is wearing? Really?

Are you seriously suggesting that Meghan planted someone in the palace that would trap someone in the royal circle in order to overshadow the Boston trip?

Oreo

For gods sake get a grip posters!
Joseanne made one comment that MM admirers dislike and cue ridiculous pearl clutching posts about it.

For heaven's sake, there have been two politicians murdered in this country, and others attacked and threatened. Other high-profile figures have been threatened with violence, rape, and more death threats.

There are groups of people who form little armies of hate against those who offend their sensibilities, and it's something that's becoming an increasing problem. MM is one of their targets - there are others.

It doesn't matter who the person who is being threatened is, it is an appalling state of affairs that there are platforms for such people to spew and spread their hatred. They are undermining the fabric of a civilised society.

... but we're all pearl-clutching MM admirers? Right?

Dickens - spot on

Well said, Dickens.

As for the racism it’s strange how the woman in question has perfect recall - word for word. I don’t find it odd that someone dressed in African looking clothes with dreadlocks would be asked about their heritage, especially by an 83 yr old.

As the 83 year old repeated the same question over and over, the lady probably remembers it word for word. Her heritage is nothing to do with anybody else, she was there in her capacity as her role to do with abused women. To keep on about her heritage when told she was British was at the very least crass and at worst racist. I don't know that I would class it as abusive though. To be honest, tickingbird you are sounding a bit like a conspiracy theorist with your comments.

🤣 🤣 🤣 icanhandthemback. Good point.

What a waste of your long indignant post Dickens when you have completely misunderstood things! 😄
My post saying get a grip had nothing to do with MM and any hate mail or threats towards her, or anyone else either.
It was entirely aimed at about 6 posters who have been carrying on a ridiculous pile on towards Joseanne on this thread because of one thing she said which they didn’t like.
Next time maybe read the whole thread before wading in.

imaround

I never screamed anything. I don't scream. I don't need to.

That conversation was racist. And blaming what she is wearing? Really?

Are you seriously suggesting that Meghan planted someone in the palace that would trap someone in the royal circle in order to overshadow the Boston trip?

Mad innit?!

halfpint1

And America is a less violent country,
Let me think

Brill

As the 83 year old repeated the same question over and over, the lady probably remembers it word for word. Her heritage is nothing to do with anybody else, she was there in her capacity as her role to do with abused women. To keep on about her heritage when told she was British was at the very least crass and at worst racist. I don't know that I would class it as abusive though. To be honest, tickingbird you are sounding a bit like a conspiracy theorist with your comments.

Ms Fulani makes much of her heritage and her particular refuge is for abused women of colour. Why is she proud of it one moment and feels violated when asked about it the next? Why? Because she has an agenda and is an activist.

I’m no conspiracy theorist, just someone who recognises BS when I sees it. I can also think for myself and haven’t been brainwashed. There is definitely something ‘off’ about this little tale.

A few years ago I received online death threats for accidentally revealing a plot outcome/spoiler on a well known tv series! I appologised but there were a lot of "you should die for that" and lots of other similar crazy comments.
I've had an oven ready on my shoulder ever since.
Oh wait, In reality I let it bother me for a while, then I Got On With My Life.

And as someone said upthread, Princess Anne went through an Actual horrendous, frightening incident but hasn't let it define her. And the Queen also had her fair share of threats in her time but didn't bleat on about it.
I suppose some characters are Stoics and others are the type to cry into their cornflakes over every little, often imagined, mishap.
H &M just love to portray themselves as Victims.
The public are starting to see through it though, so they need to be careful not to overdo things.

tickingbird

^As the 83 year old repeated the same question over and over, the lady probably remembers it word for word. Her heritage is nothing to do with anybody else, she was there in her capacity as her role to do with abused women. To keep on about her heritage when told she was British was at the very least crass and at worst racist. I don't know that I would class it as abusive though. To be honest, tickingbird you are sounding a bit like a conspiracy theorist with your comments.^

Ms Fulani makes much of her heritage and her particular refuge is for abused women of colour. Why is she proud of it one moment and feels violated when asked about it the next? Why? Because she has an agenda and is an activist.

I’m no conspiracy theorist, just someone who recognises BS when I sees it. I can also think for myself and haven’t been brainwashed. There is definitely something ‘off’ about this little tale.

Oh yes, plenty of BS about.

GagaJo

imaround

I never screamed anything. I don't scream. I don't need to.

That conversation was racist. And blaming what she is wearing? Really?

Are you seriously suggesting that Meghan planted someone in the palace that would trap someone in the royal circle in order to overshadow the Boston trip?

Mad innit?!

I am literally gobsmacked by the mental gymnastics I see on GN and MN in regards to H&M.

Yup. Lovely, victim, mistreated 'pale skinned' lady. Conspiring, vicious, plotting, evil 'dark' woman.

Almost as if they have a bit of a pattern. 🧐🧐🧐

Oreo

What a waste of your long indignant post Dickens when you have completely misunderstood things! 😄
My post saying get a grip had nothing to do with MM and any hate mail or threats towards her, or anyone else either.
It was entirely aimed at about 6 posters who have been carrying on a ridiculous pile on towards Joseanne on this thread because of one thing she said which they didn’t like.
Next time maybe read the whole thread before wading in.

My "long indignant post" is about two sentences longer than the one you've just posted!

... and your For gods sake get a grip posters! - well, I also commented on one of Joseanne's comments.

Next time maybe read the whole thread before wading in. Hmm, maybe I'll continue to take a comment at face-value - or read the whole thread if I think it necessary.

BTW, this post - indignant though it is - might appear longer than it really is because I've spaced it with paragraphs .

GagaJo

Yup. Lovely, victim, mistreated 'pale skinned' lady. Conspiring, vicious, plotting, evil 'dark' woman.

Almost as if they have a bit of a pattern.

Definitely some mental gymnastics in that post. Still if you’re wired to see racism everywhere that’s what you’ll see.

Still if you’re wired to see racism everywhere that’s what you’ll see.
Just the sort of thing somebody so dismissive of racism would say.

icanhandthemback

^Still if you’re wired to see racism everywhere that’s what you’ll see.^
Just the sort of thing somebody so dismissive of racism would say.

Exactly. I don't see racism in everything. But I DO see it and call it for what it is.

Sticking our heads in the sand, making excuses or even saying that it is normal in the RF and to be expected no longer cuts it.

Let's put things in context. Was he asked whether other members of the Royal family had ever had threats or disgusting e mails sent sent? No. So are we to believe it is only Meghan Markle ? Obviously being economical with the truth. The Royal family have been targeted ( Queen and Princess Anne shot at for starters ) as have so called celebrities but is MM someone extra special? No

I do sincerely wonder if maybe it would help if she in turn didn't seem to be continually taking potshots at the RF.

That's right Plunger.

He was asked about Meghan and Harry and he answered the question. So who was being economical with the truth? Did you expect him to say, "well yes, they were targeted but so was Princess Anne, the Duke of York, Elton John and Uncle Tom Cobbleigh and all?

He wasn't asked about Anne, the Queen or anybody else. Has anybody said it was "just" Meghan who has been threatened? No, they haven't.

Frankly’ I’m sick and tired of this wretched woman eternally moaning and wish she would just go away. She has led Harry by the nose into an impossible situation with his family.
The pair of them should just pipe down and go away!

tickingbird

As for the racism it’s strange how the woman in question has perfect recall - word for word. I don’t find it odd that someone dressed in African looking clothes with dreadlocks would be asked about their heritage, especially by an 83 yr old. Doesn’t anyone wonder at the timing of this? Also complaints from a woman that described Charles and Camilla as domestic abusers. Notwithstanding Camilla does an awful lot of work with and for women escaping domestic abuse. I smell a rat.

I won’t put a tin hat on and hide behind the sofa either so unless you have something valid to say in reply, apart from screaming racist I won’t respond,

Yes she has also done similar tweets on Twitter Dan wonton on GBnews was talking about it last night. As they say they is always two sides to a story and on news we’ve only seen one. As for the other two I don’t think they worth my time I think they are a disgrace

Dillonsgranma

Frankly’ I’m sick and tired of this wretched woman eternally moaning and wish she would just go away. She has led Harry by the nose into an impossible situation with his family.
The pair of them should just pipe down and go away!

You're certainly not alone in thinking this.

Well said Glorianny. I’ve signed up fairly recently and as usual, lots of the comments on here prompt me to leave again. So many unpleasant, narrow minded, rightwing views. I expect the reaction to this comment will be - so leave and good riddance.

Sparklefizz

Princess Anne was actually attacked by a gunman who shot her bodyguard. She didn't make a fuss.

When there was a serious threat to the Queen a few years ago by a man who said he would shoot her with a crossbow, the Queen is reported as saying "That would have put a dampener on Christmas." And, of course, she coped with Michael Fagan appearing at the end of her bed.

Well said Sparklefizz. And don’t forget the man who got in to the Queen’s bedroom. I’ve no doubt that all of the royals have also had threats against them.