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Old 17-02-2009, 17:12   #6
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Re: How do the Engish see themselves

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Originally Posted by mattylad View Post
We are English, we do not need to shout about it & tell everyone else.

We know, thats all that matters
I think there's some truth in that.

Historically the English were the conquerors, and not the conquered. Well not since 1066.

The nations that seem to need to make a song and dance about their nationality, do so because of a feeling of inferiority...which isn't an English trait.
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