Poppy Ban

[steve2qec]

Originally Posted by groove

Groove is wondering why such a big thing has been made about the England team being unable to wear poppys in todays game. Groove is bemused such an occasion as never arose before when England have played on or around this date-12/11.05 v Argentina being one off the top of gooves head. Groove thinks this is a cynical attempt by the FA to deflect attention from the John Terry racist controversy. Groove welcomes any other suggestions as to why this is a major issue as opposed to previous years.

Interesting theory.

[accyman]

a local co-op chemist in accrington banned the wearing of poppies because most of their customers are asian and they get offended by it.

I think its the one near ormerod street.

what asians should remember is that if hitler had won the war asians woldnt be around to complain as he would have wiped them out along with any other group that didnt meet his criteria of been worthy to live

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by steve2qec

Interesting theory.

Glad you think so

[groove]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Glad you think so

Groove wonders what does Jaysay think? Go on cleverclogs, why is ths such an issue this year as opposed to other years?

[gynn]

Originally Posted by groove

Groove is wondering why such a big thing has been made about the England team being unable to wear poppys in todays game. Groove is bemused such an occasion as never arose before when England have played on or around this date-12/11.05 v Argentina being one off the top of gooves head. Groove thinks this is a cynical attempt by the FA to deflect attention from the John Terry racist controversy. Groove welcomes any other suggestions as to why this is a major issue as opposed to previous years.

It is an issue this year because it has become a custom only in the past couple of years for football tems to wear poppies woven into their shirts. I never remember teams wearing poppies before that, although things like the two minutes silence were observed.

The FA clearly wanted to extend a very laudable custom to the England team, and came up against the FIFA rule. I don't think it has anything whatsoever to do with the John Terry racist comments, which are being dealt with by the football authorities and police.

[grannyclaret]

I will still be wearing my poppy today,,not because i cant be bothered to remove it ,but because just like birthday cards etc,,i still leave them up for a week after the event,,

[garinda]

On dear.

What a shame.

Blackburn poppy tin thief jailed for a year (From Lancashire Telegraph)

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by garinda

On dear.

What a shame.

Blackburn poppy tin thief jailed for a year (From Lancashire Telegraph)

The only trouble is the scumbag will be out in three months

[wallop79]

The scum should have had his hands cut off, and his forehead branded with the word scum

[Mancie]

Originally Posted by wallop79

The scum should have had his hands cut off, and his forehead branded with the word scum

brilliant..makes me wonder why we are fighting the Taliban when they have the same outlook on punishment as what the British Public want

[garinda]

Good lookin' geezer, it's got to be said.



I wonder if there's any stupid tarts, the sort that write to Peter Sutcliffe, or murderers on death row, putting pen to paper this very minute.

I'd sincerely like to hope not.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Mancie

brilliant..makes me wonder why we are fighting the Taliban when they have the same outlook on punishment as what the British Public want

We all remember.

It's difficult for you.

For you it depends on the amount stolen, before deciding whether justice should be served.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Mancie

brilliant..makes me wonder why we are fighting the Taliban when they have the same outlook on punishment as what the British Public want

I suppose you're with your mate Cameron on this one?

All he really needs is a nice little hug?

[Mancie]

Originally Posted by garinda

We all remember.

It's difficult for you.

For you it depends on the amount stolen, before deciding whether justice should be served.

Nothing to do with the amount stolen.. and it's not difficult for me to not tag along with morons who want to cut off peoples hands and then be the first to scare us about Shari law being imposed... if you think justice is served by amputation do what you usually do... give us another chance to vote in another of your umpteen polls.

[Mancie]

Originally Posted by garinda

Where did you get the wig from?