Would you fly the Canadian flag...?
Jan 28th 2009, 8:31 pm
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Re: Would you fly the Canadian flag...?
I was born British...didnt have any choice in it. I am still proud of much of the UK, its history and place in the world. BUT, chose to become a Canadian citizen, this country has welcomed me, and I am proud of its standing in the world as a benevolent democracy too, and I am proud of my association with it too. My kids are Canadian born (but naturally British too), my wife is Canadian, so it makes sense to me to identify with both nations.
Also, as you probably know, at school here Oh Canada is a daily feature. Having the Union Flag flying at home beside the Maple Leaf is a token gesture on my part to remind the kids of the roots of the family and their connection to the UK too I guess.
Also, as you probably know, at school here Oh Canada is a daily feature. Having the Union Flag flying at home beside the Maple Leaf is a token gesture on my part to remind the kids of the roots of the family and their connection to the UK too I guess.
Jan 28th 2009, 8:32 pm
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Oh I hear you ... I thought about picking up a flag to bring back when I was over there in August, but ole Norn Irish paranoia came flooding back .. oooo, if I put up a red hand or a tricolour, somebody somewhere will be offended ....
Jan 28th 2009, 8:38 pm
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That's cos it hasn't been usurped here. Its very sad to me that a minority of extremists in the UK have managed to bully their way to taking ownership of the flag.
If everyone there who was proud of the country had flown the thing in the first place, as they do here with the maple leaf, then it would never have been possible for the right to take it as their own, they would have just looked ridiculous for even trying
If everyone there who was proud of the country had flown the thing in the first place, as they do here with the maple leaf, then it would never have been possible for the right to take it as their own, they would have just looked ridiculous for even trying
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Jan 28th 2009, 8:39 pm
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Re: Would you fly the Canadian flag...?
If I were to put any flags up, I'd have to have the Union Jack, the Welsh dragon, and the Canadian Maple Leaf.
Did you know that the Welsh flag is the only UK flag not represented on the Union Jack.
Did you know that the Welsh flag is the only UK flag not represented on the Union Jack.
Jan 28th 2009, 8:40 pm
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That's cos it hasn't been usurped here. Its very sad to me that a minority of extremists in the UK have managed to bully their way to taking ownership of the flag.
If everyone there who was proud of the country had flown the thing in the first place, as they do here with the maple leaf, then it would never have been possible for the right to take it as there own, they would have just looked ridiculous for even trying
If everyone there who was proud of the country had flown the thing in the first place, as they do here with the maple leaf, then it would never have been possible for the right to take it as there own, they would have just looked ridiculous for even trying
Jan 28th 2009, 8:43 pm
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Re: Would you fly the Canadian flag...?
Definitely!! Along with the St Georges cross, if your not willing to show some pride and enthusiasm for your country of birth and more importantly the country you have chosen to live for a better life why are you living here?
Jan 28th 2009, 8:44 pm
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Jan 28th 2009, 9:22 pm
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I would not. Firstly, it's not my country and not my flag. Secondly, the routine flying of flags strikes me as being rather silly, especially if it's the flag of the country where the flag is flying. If the kids wanted to fly a Canadian flag I wouldn't fight them over it but they choose to fly their national flag on their national day and none the rest of the year.
Jan 28th 2009, 9:23 pm
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The house we live in has white siding. When we bought it in 1993 it came with a Canadian flag (gratis) flying from the porch. Although we'd lived in Canada previously, we though it better to leave it up in case the locals would think us a bit dodgy if we threw it out.
I took it down as soon as I learned that in fact the neighbours had jokingly been calling the place "The Canadian White House" for some time and that they thought that the previous (Canadian born and bred) owners were a couple of right tits.
I took it down as soon as I learned that in fact the neighbours had jokingly been calling the place "The Canadian White House" for some time and that they thought that the previous (Canadian born and bred) owners were a couple of right tits.
Jan 28th 2009, 10:00 pm
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Jan 28th 2009, 10:01 pm
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The house we live in has white siding. When we bought it in 1993 it came with a Canadian flag (gratis) flying from the porch. Although we'd lived in Canada previously, we though it better to leave it up in case the locals would think us a bit dodgy if we threw it out.
I took it down as soon as I learned that in fact the neighbours had jokingly been calling the place "The Canadian White House" for some time and that they thought that the previous (Canadian born and bred) owners were a couple of right tits.
I took it down as soon as I learned that in fact the neighbours had jokingly been calling the place "The Canadian White House" for some time and that they thought that the previous (Canadian born and bred) owners were a couple of right tits.
Jan 28th 2009, 10:05 pm
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Re: Would you fly the Canadian flag...?
I wouldn't hang any country flag outside my house or display it anywhere else................that sort of thing is way too Yank for my liking
Jan 28th 2009, 10:15 pm
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Re: Would you fly the Canadian flag...?
My two are hanging in my garage.
