Do you consider yourself to be European?
May 15th 2011, 1:59 pm
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Re: Do you consider yourself to be European?
Agree with all of that............. and it's the first time that I (who never hides his UKIP affiliation) have been accused of using far left thinking.......... I take back the word 'thug', by the way (although they have one or two).
On a different point, I have often wondered why the Far Right are despised, but the Far Left are seen as lovable harmless eccentrics.........
On a different point, I have often wondered why the Far Right are despised, but the Far Left are seen as lovable harmless eccentrics.........
On the question of the Far Right being despised I think it's a number of things including the penchant most of Europe has for cultural Marxism and it's academic bedfellow Critical Theory.
There's that and sheer ignorance of history and what the right and left actually stand for - and how it's not as simple as "right and left".
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May 15th 2011, 2:11 pm
#92
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Re: Do you consider yourself to be European?
That's not what I said at all. You suggested that we read an article which suggested that EDL thuggery took place in Darlington. Read the article and responded with my view on the subject-matter.
You gave a typical response from someone who puts across a different point of view to that which is written and read without any idea about what actually happened. Note, I did not condone what happened; I simply stated what was written. The written words state 'may' and 'believed' and there is no evidence (according to the words in the article) that this was an EDL target against a mosque. Please, get some perspective.
We obviously have different opinions and experiences of what happens in the real world, so I am not going to get into a pointless tittle-tattle with your silly (IMHO) comments. Forget it.
You gave a typical response from someone who puts across a different point of view to that which is written and read without any idea about what actually happened. Note, I did not condone what happened; I simply stated what was written. The written words state 'may' and 'believed' and there is no evidence (according to the words in the article) that this was an EDL target against a mosque. Please, get some perspective.
We obviously have different opinions and experiences of what happens in the real world, so I am not going to get into a pointless tittle-tattle with your silly (IMHO) comments. Forget it.
May 15th 2011, 6:18 pm
#93
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Re: Do you consider yourself to be European?
2. On your last sentence, we can agree to differ in our opinions and that is fine.
We disagree on matters and you make it personal - now, tell me if that isn't taunting. Crikey, if I was a thug I'd have a mind to come up there and be thuggerous! (Joke!)
Just don't make it personal, ok?
May 15th 2011, 7:27 pm
#94
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Re: Do you consider yourself to be European?
1. Mmm, so just because I don't live in England, that means I am not allowed to stand up and be counted in this discussion? FYI, I still contribute to the tax systems 'back home' and have many interests there. Not that it is any of your business.
2. On your last sentence, we can agree to differ in our opinions and that is fine.
We disagree on matters and you make it personal - now, tell me if that isn't taunting. Crikey, if I was a thug I'd have a mind to come up there and be thuggerous! (Joke!)
Just don't make it personal, ok?
2. On your last sentence, we can agree to differ in our opinions and that is fine.
We disagree on matters and you make it personal - now, tell me if that isn't taunting. Crikey, if I was a thug I'd have a mind to come up there and be thuggerous! (Joke!)
Just don't make it personal, ok?
OK, I'll admit this much: I was pushing a bit to see how you'd react, and you've shown excellent restraint and haven't got angry or personal. It's a valuable exchange because a) I've learned that not all EDL people are knuckle-dragging, angry thugs, and b) you'll be able to hold your own in this forum, cos it can get quite tasty
May 16th 2011, 4:05 am
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Re: Do you consider yourself to be European?
The British have a huge wanderlust streak in them...we're not hobbits - we like adventure
Besides once upon a time a lot of other places far from the British Isles were also British
N.
May 16th 2011, 5:32 am
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Re: Do you consider yourself to be European?
It's not meant personally, I'm just questioning the credibility of your arguments.
OK, I'll admit this much: I was pushing a bit to see how you'd react, and you've shown excellent restraint and haven't got angry or personal. It's a valuable exchange because a) I've learned that not all EDL people are knuckle-dragging, angry thugs, and b) you'll be able to hold your own in this forum, cos it can get quite tasty
OK, I'll admit this much: I was pushing a bit to see how you'd react, and you've shown excellent restraint and haven't got angry or personal. It's a valuable exchange because a) I've learned that not all EDL people are knuckle-dragging, angry thugs, and b) you'll be able to hold your own in this forum, cos it can get quite tasty
2. Restraint comes from years of being taunted.
3. I wish that people would stop using these adjectives in association with EDL (or BNP). Is it really necessary? It's like calling all Basques terrorists (that is the people not the corsets
). I have seen 'thugs' across all parts of society (including certain MP's!). I particularly remember a lot of similar types back in the 'ban the bomb' days - and they were touting 'peace' badges!!.4. I 'do' tasty
5. Thanks for the hidden apology - accepted
May 16th 2011, 7:16 am
#97
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Re: Do you consider yourself to be European?
Come on, living overseas doesn't mean someone's love of their own country is less. Are you suggesting the only way to stand up for the home country is to be there and never leave or something?
The British have a huge wanderlust streak in them...we're not hobbits - we like adventure
Besides once upon a time a lot of other places far from the British Isles were also British
N.
The British have a huge wanderlust streak in them...we're not hobbits - we like adventure
Besides once upon a time a lot of other places far from the British Isles were also British
N.
May 16th 2011, 7:21 am
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Re: Do you consider yourself to be European?
* Millhouse runs and ducks for cover in anticipation of a good Norm flaming.
May 16th 2011, 7:27 am
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It must be like sleeping with the enemy. A bit like my racist mate... I ****ing hate the UK now Millhouse - too many immigrants - you did the right thing and moved abroad. er, yes, I guess so...
May 16th 2011, 9:28 am
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Re: Do you consider yourself to be European?
I don't expect to be a leech on the social services (not that there are any) although I do expect to be paid enough to cover those aspects of my life that I expect as a minimum back home (such as a reasonable health care and a place to live).
I don't expect that my culture shall be enforced on the local community irrespective of their own desires. If my lifestyle can't be accommodated within the confines of the community and that which has been purpose built then that is fine, otherwise I would choose not to come.
I see no irony in that. I see very different circumstances.
May 16th 2011, 9:32 am
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Re: Do you consider yourself to be European?
How do you feel about Polish plumbers in the UK? They are also economic migrants with, more often than not, no desire to stay long term.
May 16th 2011, 9:56 am
#102
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Re: Do you consider yourself to be European?
But, as a UK expat (if we are talking about the Middle East or any other country that is not congruent culturally with the UK) it is not a permanent move. I am not an immigrant - I am a temporary resident and I can be kicked out if I fart in the wrong direction.
I don't expect to be a leech on the social services (not that there are any) although I do expect to be paid enough to cover those aspects of my life that I expect as a minimum back home (such as a reasonable health care and a place to live).
I don't expect that my culture shall be enforced on the local community irrespective of their own desires. If my lifestyle can't be accommodated within the confines of the community and that which has been purpose built then that is fine, otherwise I would choose not to come.
I see no irony in that. I see very different circumstances.
I don't expect to be a leech on the social services (not that there are any) although I do expect to be paid enough to cover those aspects of my life that I expect as a minimum back home (such as a reasonable health care and a place to live).
I don't expect that my culture shall be enforced on the local community irrespective of their own desires. If my lifestyle can't be accommodated within the confines of the community and that which has been purpose built then that is fine, otherwise I would choose not to come.
I see no irony in that. I see very different circumstances.
Yes, they chose this path, and even if you argue that the immigrants in the Middle East are only "guests", there can be no denying that the countries have changed massively. It's arguable that the UK chose the path of inviting immigrants...post-war to help rebuild, more recently to keep wage levels depressed....but then the people truly benefiting from this make sure their media point the finger at immigrants and the underclass. Divide and rule.
May 16th 2011, 10:08 am
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Re: Do you consider yourself to be European?
In PNG, Aussie / British Expats were divided into three categories: mercenary, misfit or missionary. I suppose most of us were mercenary types.
May 16th 2011, 10:20 am
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"...a gun fight just kicked off outside of the office over a parking dispute. Annoying as I need to go out to the chemist today as I've run out of Malaria tablets."
May 16th 2011, 11:45 am
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Re: Do you consider yourself to be European?
In honour of The Dean who has pledged his allegiance to UKIP a number of times I share this picture that I took on the Saudi side of the Saudi-Bahrain Causeway..