OT: Brits use Adolf Hitler in anti-euro campaign
Jul 3rd 2002, 8:20 pm
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OT: Brits use Adolf Hitler in anti-euro campaign
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
So what tasteless methods will be taken next by the anti-euro people? It is a
shame that Blair hasn't codemned this campaign. Soon, we'll kick the UK out of the
EU and they can join their real friends (or so they believe) at the other side of
the Atlantic.
Sjoerd
So what tasteless methods will be taken next by the anti-euro people? It is a
shame that Blair hasn't codemned this campaign. Soon, we'll kick the UK out of the
EU and they can join their real friends (or so they believe) at the other side of
the Atlantic.
Sjoerd
Jul 3rd 2002, 8:20 pm
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Re: OT: Brits use Adolf Hitler in anti-euro campaign
On Wed, 3 Jul 2002 21:16:24 +0200, "Sjoerd"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
>
>So what tasteless methods will be taken next by the anti-euro people?
Exactly what is tasteless about it?
Who exactly is offended - Hitler is being ridiculed, and the idea that EU
countries are one people with one currency is how the EU themselves portray
themselves is it not?
Is the offensive thing that British people are showing they can understand another
European language?
>It is a shame that Blair hasn't codemned this campaign.
Why would he want to show he is so lacking in understanding that he labels any humour
he doesn't understand/appreciate as offensive?
Jim.
<[email protected]> wrote:
>http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
>
>So what tasteless methods will be taken next by the anti-euro people?
Exactly what is tasteless about it?
Who exactly is offended - Hitler is being ridiculed, and the idea that EU
countries are one people with one currency is how the EU themselves portray
themselves is it not?
Is the offensive thing that British people are showing they can understand another
European language?
>It is a shame that Blair hasn't codemned this campaign.
Why would he want to show he is so lacking in understanding that he labels any humour
he doesn't understand/appreciate as offensive?
Jim.
Jul 3rd 2002, 8:20 pm
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Re: Brits use Adolf Hitler in anti-euro campaign
You're talking about kicking us out like that is a bad thing for ut- don't you know
that is what the campaign is all about. If you can do anything to accelerate the
process then all the better
--
Tony Goodchild
"Sjoerd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
>
> So what tasteless methods will be taken next by the anti-euro people? It is a shame
> that Blair hasn't codemned this campaign. Soon, we'll kick
the
> UK out of the EU and they can join their real friends (or so they believe) at the
> other side of the Atlantic.
>
> Sjoerd
that is what the campaign is all about. If you can do anything to accelerate the
process then all the better
--
Tony Goodchild
"Sjoerd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
>
> So what tasteless methods will be taken next by the anti-euro people? It is a shame
> that Blair hasn't codemned this campaign. Soon, we'll kick
the
> UK out of the EU and they can join their real friends (or so they believe) at the
> other side of the Atlantic.
>
> Sjoerd
Jul 3rd 2002, 8:20 pm
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Re: Brits use Adolf Hitler in anti-euro campaign
You're talking about kicking us out like that is a bad thing for us- don't you know
that is what the campaign is all about. If you can do anything to accelerate the
process then all the better
--
Tony Goodchild
"Sjoerd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
>
> So what tasteless methods will be taken next by the anti-euro people? It is a shame
> that Blair hasn't codemned this campaign. Soon, we'll kick
the
> UK out of the EU and they can join their real friends (or so they believe) at the
> other side of the Atlantic.
>
> Sjoerd
that is what the campaign is all about. If you can do anything to accelerate the
process then all the better
--
Tony Goodchild
"Sjoerd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
>
> So what tasteless methods will be taken next by the anti-euro people? It is a shame
> that Blair hasn't codemned this campaign. Soon, we'll kick
the
> UK out of the EU and they can join their real friends (or so they believe) at the
> other side of the Atlantic.
>
> Sjoerd
Jul 3rd 2002, 8:20 pm
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Re: OT: Brits use Adolf Hitler in anti-euro campaign
"Jim Ley" <[email protected]> schreef in bericht
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> On Wed, 3 Jul 2002 21:16:24 +0200, "Sjoerd"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
> >
> >So what tasteless methods will be taken next by the anti-euro people?
>
> Exactly what is tasteless about it?
Using the Hitler character in such a commercial.
>
> Who exactly is offended - Hitler is being ridiculed,
He is not being ridiculed. What is being ridiculed is the fact that 12 nations have
democratically decided to use a common currency.
and the idea that
> EU countries are one people with one currency is how the EU themselves portray
> themselves is it not?
>
> Is the offensive thing that British people are showing they can understand another
> European language?
Hitler speaks English in the commercial.
>
> >It is a shame that Blair hasn't codemned this campaign.
>
> Why would he want to show he is so lacking in understanding that he labels any
> humour he doesn't understand/appreciate as offensive?
If this is the latest in British humour you greatly disappoint me.
Sjoerd
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> On Wed, 3 Jul 2002 21:16:24 +0200, "Sjoerd"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
> >
> >So what tasteless methods will be taken next by the anti-euro people?
>
> Exactly what is tasteless about it?
Using the Hitler character in such a commercial.
>
> Who exactly is offended - Hitler is being ridiculed,
He is not being ridiculed. What is being ridiculed is the fact that 12 nations have
democratically decided to use a common currency.
and the idea that
> EU countries are one people with one currency is how the EU themselves portray
> themselves is it not?
>
> Is the offensive thing that British people are showing they can understand another
> European language?
Hitler speaks English in the commercial.
>
> >It is a shame that Blair hasn't codemned this campaign.
>
> Why would he want to show he is so lacking in understanding that he labels any
> humour he doesn't understand/appreciate as offensive?
If this is the latest in British humour you greatly disappoint me.
Sjoerd
Jul 3rd 2002, 8:20 pm
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Re: Brits use Adolf Hitler in anti-euro campaign
You'll find out that it is an extremely bad thing for you. But I guess you want to
learn the hard way.
Sjoerd
"Tony Goodchild" <[email protected]> schreef in bericht
news:1025725288.9041.0.nnrp-14.d4e41...ws.demon.co.uk...
> You're talking about kicking us out like that is a bad thing for us- don't you know
> that is what the campaign is all about. If you can do anything to accelerate the
> process then all the better
>
> --
> Tony Goodchild
learn the hard way.
Sjoerd
"Tony Goodchild" <[email protected]> schreef in bericht
news:1025725288.9041.0.nnrp-14.d4e41...ws.demon.co.uk...
> You're talking about kicking us out like that is a bad thing for us- don't you know
> that is what the campaign is all about. If you can do anything to accelerate the
> process then all the better
>
> --
> Tony Goodchild
Jul 3rd 2002, 8:20 pm
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Re: OT: Brits use Adolf Hitler in anti-euro campaign
On Wed, 3 Jul 2002 21:50:13 +0200, "Sjoerd"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>
>"Jim Ley" <[email protected]> schreef in bericht
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>> On Wed, 3 Jul 2002 21:16:24 +0200, "Sjoerd"
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
>> >
>> >So what tasteless methods will be taken next by the anti-euro people?
>>
>> Exactly what is tasteless about it?
>
>Using the Hitler character in such a commercial.
I still don't really grasp the tastelessness of it, what character would be
appropriate?
>> Who exactly is offended - Hitler is being ridiculed,
>
>He is not being ridiculed. What is being ridiculed is the fact that 12 nations have
>democratically decided to use a common currency.
I disagree, the idea of a common currency for the UK with those 12 is being called
into question, that's different to ridiculing the other 12, what's right for 12
doesn't automatically make it not ridiculous for a 13th.
I certainly see the idea that there should be a "one realm, one people" (which is
said in german by hitler) as ridiculing both Hitlers ideas (which are abhorant) and
the Euro for the UK (which is just bad for the economy and independance.)
>> Is the offensive thing that British people are showing they can understand another
>> European language?
>
>Hitler speaks English in the commercial.
He also speaks German...
>> Why would he want to show he is so lacking in understanding that he labels any
>> humour he doesn't understand/appreciate as offensive?
>
>If this is the latest in British humour you greatly disappoint me.
Do you not believe the intention is to be humourous?
Jim.
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>
>"Jim Ley" <[email protected]> schreef in bericht
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>> On Wed, 3 Jul 2002 21:16:24 +0200, "Sjoerd"
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
>> >
>> >So what tasteless methods will be taken next by the anti-euro people?
>>
>> Exactly what is tasteless about it?
>
>Using the Hitler character in such a commercial.
I still don't really grasp the tastelessness of it, what character would be
appropriate?
>> Who exactly is offended - Hitler is being ridiculed,
>
>He is not being ridiculed. What is being ridiculed is the fact that 12 nations have
>democratically decided to use a common currency.
I disagree, the idea of a common currency for the UK with those 12 is being called
into question, that's different to ridiculing the other 12, what's right for 12
doesn't automatically make it not ridiculous for a 13th.
I certainly see the idea that there should be a "one realm, one people" (which is
said in german by hitler) as ridiculing both Hitlers ideas (which are abhorant) and
the Euro for the UK (which is just bad for the economy and independance.)
>> Is the offensive thing that British people are showing they can understand another
>> European language?
>
>Hitler speaks English in the commercial.
He also speaks German...
>> Why would he want to show he is so lacking in understanding that he labels any
>> humour he doesn't understand/appreciate as offensive?
>
>If this is the latest in British humour you greatly disappoint me.
Do you not believe the intention is to be humourous?
Jim.
Jul 3rd 2002, 9:20 pm
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Re: OT: Brits use Adolf Hitler in anti-euro campaign
In article <[email protected]>, "Sjoerd"
<[email protected]> wrote:
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
>
> So what tasteless methods will be taken next by the anti-euro people? It is a shame
> that Blair hasn't codemned this campaign. Soon, we'll kick the UK out of the EU and
> they can join their real friends (or so they believe) at the other side of the
> Atlantic.
>
> Sjoerd
>
>
It does seem a bit off color and counter productive, but it appears that it has not
yet been released so how can so many have opinions already?
The UK does not need to join with anyone... she has done quite well on her own.
jay Wed, Jul 3, 2002 mailto:[email protected]
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Legend insists that as he finished his abject... Galileo muttered under his breath:
"Nevertheless, it does move."
<[email protected]> wrote:
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
>
> So what tasteless methods will be taken next by the anti-euro people? It is a shame
> that Blair hasn't codemned this campaign. Soon, we'll kick the UK out of the EU and
> they can join their real friends (or so they believe) at the other side of the
> Atlantic.
>
> Sjoerd
>
>
It does seem a bit off color and counter productive, but it appears that it has not
yet been released so how can so many have opinions already?
The UK does not need to join with anyone... she has done quite well on her own.
jay Wed, Jul 3, 2002 mailto:[email protected]
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Legend insists that as he finished his abject... Galileo muttered under his breath:
"Nevertheless, it does move."
Jul 3rd 2002, 9:20 pm
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Re: Brits use Adolf Hitler in anti-euro campaign
Considering that all our cultures and values are different why do I want a German,
Italian. French or other European person having any say what-so-ever in how this
country is run? They all have their own agendas to benefit their own nations people.
We are already too far integrated into Europe. We should pull out now before the EU
forces any thing else onto us
Tony Goodchild
www.tonygoodchild.com
"Sjoerd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> You'll find out that it is an extremely bad thing for you. But I guess you want to
> learn the hard way.
>
> Sjoerd
>
>
> "Tony Goodchild" <[email protected]> schreef in bericht
> news:1025725288.9041.0.nnrp-14.d4e41...ws.demon.co.uk...
> > You're talking about kicking us out like that is a bad thing for us-
don't
> > you know that is what the campaign is all about. If you can do anything to
> > accelerate the process then all the better
> >
> > --
> > Tony Goodchild
Italian. French or other European person having any say what-so-ever in how this
country is run? They all have their own agendas to benefit their own nations people.
We are already too far integrated into Europe. We should pull out now before the EU
forces any thing else onto us
Tony Goodchild
www.tonygoodchild.com
"Sjoerd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> You'll find out that it is an extremely bad thing for you. But I guess you want to
> learn the hard way.
>
> Sjoerd
>
>
> "Tony Goodchild" <[email protected]> schreef in bericht
> news:1025725288.9041.0.nnrp-14.d4e41...ws.demon.co.uk...
> > You're talking about kicking us out like that is a bad thing for us-
don't
> > you know that is what the campaign is all about. If you can do anything to
> > accelerate the process then all the better
> >
> > --
> > Tony Goodchild
Jul 3rd 2002, 9:20 pm
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Re: Brits use Adolf Hitler in anti-euro campaign
In rec.travel.air Sjoerd <[email protected]> wrote:
> You'll find out that it is an extremely bad thing for you. But I guess you want to
> learn the hard way.
> Sjoerd
Actually Britain was doing quite nicely before it joined the EU. I Dont recall
butter mountains and Spanish and Portuguese "fishing" fleets wiping the fish stocks
out either.
And Brussels bastards even forced haggis to be classified as delicatessan
meat! Argh!
Scotty
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> You'll find out that it is an extremely bad thing for you. But I guess you want to
> learn the hard way.
> Sjoerd
Actually Britain was doing quite nicely before it joined the EU. I Dont recall
butter mountains and Spanish and Portuguese "fishing" fleets wiping the fish stocks
out either.
And Brussels bastards even forced haggis to be classified as delicatessan
meat! Argh!
Scotty
--
Steve Howie [email protected] Academic Services, CCS (519) 824-4120 x2556 University of
Guelph "If it's not Scottish it's CRRRRAAAAAAAPPPPPP!"
Jul 3rd 2002, 9:20 pm
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Re: Brits use Adolf Hitler in anti-euro campaign
"Sjoerd" <[email protected]> wrote in
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> You'll find out that it is an extremely bad thing for you. But I guess you want to
> learn the hard way.
>
> Sjoerd
the truly sad thing is how pathetic the whole thing comes off (esp. when when viewed
on internet video <G>) My question after watching this is, "Why would anyone want
these clowns included in their monetary or governmental affairs?"
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> You'll find out that it is an extremely bad thing for you. But I guess you want to
> learn the hard way.
>
> Sjoerd
the truly sad thing is how pathetic the whole thing comes off (esp. when when viewed
on internet video <G>) My question after watching this is, "Why would anyone want
these clowns included in their monetary or governmental affairs?"
Jul 3rd 2002, 9:20 pm
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"Tony Goodchild" <[email protected]> schreef in bericht
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> Considering that all our cultures and values are different why do I want a German,
> Italian. French or other European person having any say
what-so-ever
> in how this country is run? They all have their own agendas to benefit
their
> own nations people.
>
> We are already too far integrated into Europe. We should pull out now
before
> the EU forces any thing else onto us
Dream on on your little island.......and read some facts before you post more
nonsense. The EU doesn't force anything onto you. The British government -like all
other national governments- has a veto right on all major EU policies.
Sjoerd
news:1025726911.9895.0.nnrp-14.d4e41...ws.demon.co.uk...
> Considering that all our cultures and values are different why do I want a German,
> Italian. French or other European person having any say
what-so-ever
> in how this country is run? They all have their own agendas to benefit
their
> own nations people.
>
> We are already too far integrated into Europe. We should pull out now
before
> the EU forces any thing else onto us
Dream on on your little island.......and read some facts before you post more
nonsense. The EU doesn't force anything onto you. The British government -like all
other national governments- has a veto right on all major EU policies.
Sjoerd
Jul 3rd 2002, 9:20 pm
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"Tony Goodchild" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Considering that all our cultures and values are different why do I want a German,
> Italian. French or other European person having any say
what-so-ever
> in how this country is run? They all have their own agendas to benefit
their
> own nations people.
>
> We are already too far integrated into Europe. We should pull out now
before
> the EU forces any thing else onto us
>
so you like the UK being run by Scots and Geordies? Or would you prefer it run by an
ex-public school cabal? Whats wrong with widening the democratic net?
Freedom for Wessex within a United Fed Of Europe works for me, thank you very much
Oh, BTW, the little I've seen of the video? Tasteless in an entirely predictable
manner, but then again, you seen how much your pound is worth against the EUR today??
news:1025726911.9895.0.nnrp-14.d4e41...ws.demon.co.uk...
> Considering that all our cultures and values are different why do I want a German,
> Italian. French or other European person having any say
what-so-ever
> in how this country is run? They all have their own agendas to benefit
their
> own nations people.
>
> We are already too far integrated into Europe. We should pull out now
before
> the EU forces any thing else onto us
>
so you like the UK being run by Scots and Geordies? Or would you prefer it run by an
ex-public school cabal? Whats wrong with widening the democratic net?
Freedom for Wessex within a United Fed Of Europe works for me, thank you very much
Oh, BTW, the little I've seen of the video? Tasteless in an entirely predictable
manner, but then again, you seen how much your pound is worth against the EUR today??
Jul 3rd 2002, 10:20 pm
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"Sjoerd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
>
> . Soon, we'll kick the UK out of the EU and they can join their real friends (or so
> they believe) at the other side of the Atlantic.
>
> Sjoerd
>
>
It's all planned for. England gets to be states number 51-53, Scotland and Wales get
to be 54 and 55 respecively and Ulster will be administratively merged into Texas.
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> http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
>
> . Soon, we'll kick the UK out of the EU and they can join their real friends (or so
> they believe) at the other side of the Atlantic.
>
> Sjoerd
>
>
It's all planned for. England gets to be states number 51-53, Scotland and Wales get
to be 54 and 55 respecively and Ulster will be administratively merged into Texas.
Jul 3rd 2002, 10:20 pm
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Re: OT: Brits use Adolf Hitler in anti-euro campaign
In article <[email protected]>, Sjoerd
<[email protected]> wrote:
>http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
You're right. That *is* OT.
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<[email protected]> wrote:
>http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_...00/2090583.stm
You're right. That *is* OT.
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