Is flying the national flag racist? - Page 5

Barrie Yates · 13-08-2010, 16:23

In Dieppe, France, there is a hotel - The international. Stayed there twice and noticed both times that the 3 flags given precedence were the Tricolour, the Union Flag and the Maple Leaf. The one that was missing was the German Flag.
All around the town are little brass plaques set into the ground - the spot where a Canadian or British soldier died - each one engraved.
Flying the flag of whichever country you come from is a privilige - many have been prepared to guarantee that with their lives - Fly the flag if you wish, the Union Flag or St George's, or one of the others - it is your right.

MargaretR · 13-08-2010, 16:46

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Originally Posted by Barrie Yates

In Dieppe, France, there is a hotel - The international. Stayed there twice and noticed both times that the 3 flags given precedence were the Tricolour, the Union Flag and the Maple Leaf. The one that was missing was the German Flag.
All around the town are little brass plaques set into the ground - the spot where a Canadian or British soldier died - each one engraved.
Flying the flag of whichever country you come from is a privilige - many have been prepared to guarantee that with their lives - Fly the flag if you wish, the Union Flag or St George's, or one of the others - it is your right.

You have the right to fly it if you want to - agreed
BUT - when it comes to the EU flag there are times when you are compelled to or face a hefty fine

jaysay · 13-08-2010, 17:21

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

The EU flag always looked empty in the middle of those stars.
Here is someone's idea of what the flag truly represents

Some people may think thats a joke Margaret, then again others might just think how true that is

jaysay · 13-08-2010, 17:24

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

You have the right to fly it if you want to - agreed
BUT - when it comes to the EU flag there are times when you are compelled to or face a hefty fine

Me thinks its time Britain revised a sign made famous by Churchill during the war, put it on a flag and tell Brussels mafia UP YOURS

Eric · 13-08-2010, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Barrie Yates

In Dieppe, France, there is a hotel - The international. Stayed there twice and noticed both times that the 3 flags given precedence were the Tricolour, the Union Flag and the Maple Leaf. The one that was missing was the German Flag.
All around the town are little brass plaques set into the ground - the spot where a Canadian or British soldier died - each one engraved.
Flying the flag of whichever country you come from is a privilige - many have been prepared to guarantee that with their lives - Fly the flag if you wish, the Union Flag or St George's, or one of the others - it is your right.

There's a really good reason why they fly the Maple Leaf ... and Canadians are still sore about that one. August 19, 1942. Canadian casualties, 60%. I belive it was Steejack who came up with an apt phrase to describe it: "Crash Test Dummies."

The Maple Leaf flys at at my home year round ...

Wynonie Harris · 13-08-2010, 20:38

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Me thinks its time Britain revised a sign made famous by Churchill during the war, put it on a flag and tell Brussels mafia UP YOURS

What a pity Cameron and the Tories don't agree with you.

jaysay · 14-08-2010, 09:15

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What a pity Cameron and the Tories don't agree with you.

I acually don't give a Toss what Cameron thinks I know what I think and thats all that matters to me, end of

garinda · 14-08-2010, 16:22

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I acually don't give a Toss what Cameron thinks I know what I think and thats all that matters to me, end of

Hush now.

We've only just got you settled back in your pram.

Complete with your dummy, comfort blanket, and Golliwog.

Barrie Yates · 14-08-2010, 16:37

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

What a pity Cameron and the Tories don't agree with you.

Or that Tony and Gordon didn't. The only one I can remember telling Brussels "NO" was Maggie. Didn't agree with a lot she did but hers were made of stronger stuff than anyone since.

garinda · 14-08-2010, 16:54

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Or that Tony and Gordon didn't. The only one I can remember telling Brussels "NO" was Maggie. Didn't agree with a lot she did but hers were made of stronger stuff than anyone since.

Bless her.

Even though I once spent a suprisingly enjoyable evening with her in the Carlton Club, she still makes me want to run up the flag pole, but instead of hoisting a flag...jump off.

garinda · 14-08-2010, 16:58

Interesting that it was her foundation which released these previously unpublished papers.

margaretthatcher.org has secured the release of British records of the crucial Heath-Pompidou Summit of May 1971 and publishes the full text.

"Condemned to succeed": the Heath-Pompidou summit which took Britain into the E.E.C, May 1971

The Heath Government | Margaret Thatcher Foundation

Wynonie Harris · 14-08-2010, 21:58

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Originally Posted by jaysay

I acually don't give a Toss what Cameron thinks I know what I think and thats all that matters to me, end of

Have you had crocodile sandwiches or what? The point I was making is that the Tories are pro-EU. As you're a Tory (despite resigning from the party over a little local difficulty) it's no good banging on about the EU flag...that's what your mate, Cameron wants!

jaysay · 15-08-2010, 10:15

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Have you had crocodile sandwiches or what? The point I was making is that the Tories are pro-EU. As you're a Tory (despite resigning from the party over a little local difficulty) it's no good banging on about the EU flag...that's what your mate, Cameron wants!

Like I've always said I'm a Tory by conviction, not consensus, I believe in the Tory ethos but not necessarily what the Part hierarchy preach. Much in the way the Labour supporters were on here when they disappeared when things weren't going too well in Westminster, the only difference with me I won't do a Bernard and disappear in the Stanley section or Claytonender in the Games Section, I'll still chip in with my two penneth

Tealeaf · 15-08-2010, 10:50

I suggest that if you're really ****ed off with the 'EU' and all it stands for, you stick up a similar avatar to mine. I tried to find one of the Euro rag being wiped on someone's bum, but to no avail. If anyone spots one, please let me know.

MargaretR · 15-08-2010, 13:09

The EU are in the process of deciding on a new flag.
Here are the results of the competition showing the 12 finalists
Bright Flags | Design Den Haag