Flag of England (controversy?)
Jul 1st 2014, 1:37 pm
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Flag of England (controversy?)
With the World Cup upon us English fans love displaying the St. George's Flag but a few news stories I've searched for label the flag as "controversial"
Without getting into what I've found I want to hear your opinion...
Is there controversy with the flag? And why?
Without getting into what I've found I want to hear your opinion...
Is there controversy with the flag? And why?
Jul 1st 2014, 1:43 pm
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Re: Flag of England (controversy?)
Originally Posted by Go Lers
With the World Cup upon us English fans love displaying the St. George's Flag but a few news stories I've searched for label the flag as "controversial"
Without getting into what I've found I want to hear your opinion...
Is there controversy with the flag? And why?
http://ak5.picdn.net/shutterstock/vi...n-the-wind.jpg
Without getting into what I've found I want to hear your opinion...
Is there controversy with the flag? And why?
http://ak5.picdn.net/shutterstock/vi...n-the-wind.jpg
Also, please be forewarned that posting the flag question in this section of the forum at the moment might get you some rather odd replies that you should not take too seriously.
Jul 1st 2014, 5:24 pm
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Re: Flag of England (controversy?)
Originally Posted by Go Lers
With the World Cup upon us English fans love displaying the St. George's Flag but a few news stories I've searched for label the flag as "controversial"
Without getting into what I've found I want to hear your opinion...
Is there controversy with the flag? And why?
http://ak5.picdn.net/shutterstock/vi...n-the-wind.jpg
Without getting into what I've found I want to hear your opinion...
Is there controversy with the flag? And why?
http://ak5.picdn.net/shutterstock/vi...n-the-wind.jpg
Jul 1st 2014, 5:36 pm
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Re: Flag of England (controversy?)
Originally Posted by Go Lers
With the World Cup upon us English fans love displaying the St. George's Flag but a few news stories I've searched for label the flag as "controversial"
Without getting into what I've found I want to hear your opinion...
Is there controversy with the flag? And why?
http://ak5.picdn.net/shutterstock/vi...n-the-wind.jpg
Without getting into what I've found I want to hear your opinion...
Is there controversy with the flag? And why?
http://ak5.picdn.net/shutterstock/vi...n-the-wind.jpg
Jul 1st 2014, 6:33 pm
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Re: Flag of England (controversy?)
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
Are you writing a research paper? You seem interested in the makeup of the UK. Where are you from?
Also, please be forewarned that posting the flag question in this section of the forum at the moment might get you some rather odd replies that you should not take too seriously.
Also, please be forewarned that posting the flag question in this section of the forum at the moment might get you some rather odd replies that you should not take too seriously.
Jul 1st 2014, 6:38 pm
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Re: Flag of England (controversy?)
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
You seem interested in the makeup of the UK. Where are you from?
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Originally Posted by Go Lers
.....us English fans love displaying the St. George's Flag ....
Jul 1st 2014, 6:47 pm
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Re: Flag of England (controversy?)
Originally Posted by mikelincs
It's also the emblem of the BNP
Jul 1st 2014, 6:51 pm
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Re: Flag of England (controversy?)
Richard Dawkins has been running a campaign to remove the cross and replace it with a red infinity symbol. There have been wide spread incidents of flag burning by rampaging atheists led by Dr Dawkins. They should all be locked up.
Jul 1st 2014, 6:55 pm
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Re: Flag of England (controversy?)
Originally Posted by kimilseung
rampaging atheist
Would make a good BE by-line.
Jul 1st 2014, 7:12 pm
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Re: Flag of England (controversy?)
The real scandal is the Welsh Dragon which clearly is inspired by the devil. Either Wales must be removed from the Union, if they wish to pursue their satanic agenda or a cross should replace the dragon.
Luckily the Welsh Christian Party is actively campaigning for this to happen.
Christian group wants 'evil' Welsh flag changed - Wales Online
Luckily the Welsh Christian Party is actively campaigning for this to happen.
Christian group wants 'evil' Welsh flag changed - Wales Online
Jul 1st 2014, 7:21 pm
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Re: Flag of England (controversy?)
Originally Posted by kimilseung
The real scandal is the Welsh Dragon which clearly is inspired by the devil. Either Wales must be removed from the Union, .....
Jul 1st 2014, 7:21 pm
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Re: Flag of England (controversy?)
Originally Posted by kimilseung
The real scandal is the Welsh Dragon which clearly is inspired by the devil. Either Wales must be removed from the Union, if they wish to pursue their satanic agenda or a cross should replace the dragon.
Luckily the Welsh Christian Party is actively campaigning for this to happen.
Christian group wants 'evil' Welsh flag changed - Wales Online
Luckily the Welsh Christian Party is actively campaigning for this to happen.
Christian group wants 'evil' Welsh flag changed - Wales Online
Jul 1st 2014, 7:22 pm
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Re: Flag of England (controversy?)
Originally Posted by Pulaski
That seems a bit extreme, but maybe the Welsh flag should be removed from the Union Jack. ..... Oh, ..... wait!
Jul 1st 2014, 7:29 pm
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Re: Flag of England (controversy?)
Originally Posted by robin1234
Must be English
I suppose it's possible that a non-English person could be an England fan?
Jul 1st 2014, 7:30 pm
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Re: Flag of England (controversy?)
Originally Posted by kimilseung
What's funny?
adjective
1. causing laughter or amusement; humorous.
"a funny story" synonyms: amusing, humorous, witty, comic, comical, droll, facetious, jocular, jokey
2. difficult to explain or understand; strange.
