Guest Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 As regards to my post yesterday concerning the erosion of 'englishness'- I stand by it.The proof was there on David Bowie's obituary site,I was brought up not to talk ill of the dead,there are suitable places on this site to post your "opinions"- though social barriers seem to have disappeared in the last few years,probably due to the fact that most of Britain fail to recognise such a loss and their culture and intelligence doesn't give a monkeys anyway! That actual detachment from so many towards England ( apart from benefits!!) is rubbing off on you,maybe my comments yesterday applied to the " capfitters". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I'll take that as a yes then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeestonMick 263 Posted January 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ValuerJim 277 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Sorry Ian, you have entirely missed the point the 'capfitters', as you call them, were making. The mild criticism was of the extent and coverage of the obits, and in no way denigrated Bowies influence and achievements. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Thank you for your input James,but there ain't nuffing wrong wi' my moral compass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davep5491 360 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Ian after reading #52 I re-read #10. The whole message is an aggressive, derogatory, inaccurate and confusing rant. What has the number of chip shops and burger places got to do with free speech? Halal meat is not peculiar to Nottingham, there are dozens of halal registered restaurants in Dublin, Limerick and even a steakhouse in dear old Tipperary. What has backbone got to do with tolerance? I think this line is the crux of your whole tirade and I really don't understand the reference to Tobruk. Someone or several people clearly touched a nerve because of your lack of understanding regarding the media coverage. Shame really as your post are normally interesting and often humorous. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 If the proverbial fits ! Not a rant,an abstract way of explaining that THERE are other areas on this site.I view an obituary page as a place to express your respect at a loss,but a lot of people on here don't appear to have those set of standards,maybe that has all been diluted by the way that generations today conduct themselves and deem an opine as far more important. I'll leave it at that TVC 15. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Ian, there is nothing whatsoever wrong with critical judgement . Without healthy irreverence, life becomes tedious, boring and nonsensical. NOBODY had criticised Bowie as a person, just a couple of his songs. I sense from a couple of your posts that there is an aloof attitude appearing. Do you aspire to be better than a couple of fellow members? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Point taken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 !! Whatever they choose it has to be better than the Italian. At least with the english national anthem everyone knows the words. Here hardly anyone knows the words. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Hope this works 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 !! Whatever they choose it has to be better than the Italian. At least with the english national anthem everyone knows the words. Here hardly anyone knows the words. No many footballers in the England national team know the words! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Not that many can speak proper English. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeestonMick 263 Posted January 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 I see Jeremy Corbyn will sing the national anthem next time. I reckon he could have got away with it if he'd sung the words to the red flag, no one would have noticed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Hope I dint leave anyone out? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 #63. Does the Italian national anthem actually say 'Who can defeat us'? Since the fall of the Roman empire they have been a pushover. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 I don't know about that they have won the world cup 4 times (1934/8/82 & 2006) to our one 1966 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 I see Jeremy Corbyn will sing the national anthem next time. I reckon he could have got away with it if he'd sung the words to the red flag, no one would have noticed. By Billy Bragg to a tune(the original) most of you will not recognise (The White Cockade) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 I know The White Cockade and I know the significance of it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 The End,by The Doors seems logical..or 'owt by Bad Manners! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 The Ying Tong Song - by The Goons 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Or perhaps even "I'm walking backwards for Christmas..." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeestonMick 263 Posted January 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 I know The White Cockade and I know the significance of it. ^^^ this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.