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Swansea Indepenent Poster Of The Year 2021. Dr P / Mart66 / Roathie / Parlay / E20/ Duffle was 2nd, but he is deluded and thinks in his little twisted brain that he won. Poor sod. We let him win this year, as he has cried for a whole year. His 14 usernames, bless his cotton socks.
Luckily being married to a Donegal girl and my father in law who was in the gardai, I have first hand experience on the "Derry" individuals that we are discussing.
My uncle was in the Welsh guards and served over there, he had some mates who served with him visit, and I sat among them one evening as they discussed what went on over there, and they all seemed to blame the British elitist and government, for most of the troubles out there which was an eye opener for me.
Yes you are right some people will try and make A political statement and point score on anybody who don wear one
No political point mate, just don't understand why people wouldn't want to show respect in the traditional way, and not try to twist things to suit their own agenda.
But hey!! as has already been pointed out on an earlier post, people died for you to have the choice of wearing or not wearing a poppy, if you choose not to wear one, then I'll respect that decision, I don't understand or like it, but I'll respect it.
No political point mate, just don't understand why people wouldn't want to show respect in the traditional way, and not try to twist things to suit their own agenda.
But hey!! as has already been pointed out on an earlier post, people died for you to have the choice of wearing or not wearing a poppy, if you choose not to wear one, then I'll respect that decision, I don't understand or like it, but I'll respect it.
That last para. Perfect answer. Should be enough to end any of the many annual threads on this subject. Well said, Flash.
The poppy was for a good cause for vets from the first and secoun d world wars. Unfortunately in the last few yrs it seems to be hijacked to score political points over people. Which I don't think it was ment to used that way.
The poppy was for a good cause for vets from the first and secoun d world wars. Unfortunately in the last few yrs it seems to be hijacked to score political points over people. Which I don't think it was ment to used that way.
I agree with you. What used to be an understated commemoration over one weekend has over the past decade or so become a month long excuse for people to slate others who aren’t wearing a poppy or maybe wearing what they see as the wrong kind of poppy. Plus endless minutes silences and a reason for people to show how much they “care” on social media.
No political point mate, just don't understand why people wouldn't want to show respect in the traditional way, and not try to twist things to suit their own agenda.
But hey!! as has already been pointed out on an earlier post, people died for you to have the choice of wearing or not wearing a poppy, if you choose not to wear one, then I'll respect that decision, I don't understand or like it, but I'll respect it.
Fair enough, I've got family buried in Flanders But it is up to the individual if he wants to wear one.. It should not be forced on any one
Freedom of speech doesn’t restrict people to only say things that you agree with.
It’s not difficult.
Today, my boss's 5 year old was scolded by his teacher for not wearing a poppy (it wasn't a political protest, the parents just didn't know that he was supposed to - borrowed a couple of quid from me to buy one to wear tomorrow. The infant school is in a very conservative part of England.)
And woe betide a BBC journalist or MP who doesn't wear one - in October?!
To quote a few on here: It's political correctness gone mad.
Today, my boss's 5 year old was scolded by his teacher for not wearing a poppy (it wasn't a political protest, the parents just didn't know that he was supposed to - borrowed a couple of quid from me to buy one to wear tomorrow. The infant school is in a very conservative part of England.)
And woe betide a BBC journalist or MP who doesn't wear one - in October?!
To quote a few on here: It's political correctness gone mad.
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#DHOTYA
I want a mate like Flashberryjacks, who wears a Barnsley jersey with "Swans are my second team" on the back.
No political point mate, just don't understand why people wouldn't want to show respect in the traditional way, and not try to twist things to suit their own agenda.
But hey!! as has already been pointed out on an earlier post, people died for you to have the choice of wearing or not wearing a poppy, if you choose not to wear one, then I'll respect that decision, I don't understand or like it, but I'll respect it.
No political point mate, just don't understand why people wouldn't want to show respect in the traditional way, and not try to twist things to suit their own agenda.
But hey!! as has already been pointed out on an earlier post, people died for you to have the choice of wearing or not wearing a poppy, if you choose not to wear one, then I'll respect that decision, I don't understand or like it, but I'll respect it.
Well put.. We can't agree with everything in this world but can accept opposing views.. Maybe it's a generation thing but many traditions etc have lost their true meaning
If you are born in the North of Ireland you are entitled to an Irish passport, McClean plays for the Republic of Ireland and has played in the Irish league.
Today, my boss's 5 year old was scolded by his teacher for not wearing a poppy (it wasn't a political protest, the parents just didn't know that he was supposed to - borrowed a couple of quid from me to buy one to wear tomorrow. The infant school is in a very conservative part of England.)
And woe betide a BBC journalist or MP who doesn't wear one - in October?!
To quote a few on here: It's political correctness gone mad.
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Name the school. No child should be scolded for not wearing a poppy. I will be happy to report them and the teacher concerned.
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