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"I just saw a local group replacing some weathered Union flags on a lampost. Just a ladder, no cherry picker and no hard hat. Higher than I would be comfortable at. Now heres the rub. While at it yhe group collected litter in that area and filled several bin bags. They lierally are cleaning up the town. " Tom thinks that your brain is as addled as his own 🤦♀️ | |||
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"I just saw a local group replacing some weathered Union flags on a lampost. Just a ladder, no cherry picker and no hard hat. Higher than I would be comfortable at. Now heres the rub. While at it yhe group collected litter in that area and filled several bin bags. They lierally are cleaning up the town. " Never mind picking up litter if they were true patriots they would have filled in some of the pot holes that plague the roads of this great nation of ours..😉 | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think" Well they did build the autobahns and the people's car. Mussolini made the trains run on time. Doing helpful stuff alongside the evil is always a good look. | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think" Yes - They were famous for picking up litter, weren't they. Admirable in a way .... If only they hadn't insisted on expanding their litter-picking campaign into Poland. [Too soon?] | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think Yes - They were famous for picking up litter, weren't they. Admirable in a way .... If only they hadn't insisted on expanding their litter-picking campaign into Poland. [Too soon?] " Eco friendly as well according to clarkson. Germany to Poland in one tank  | |||
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"But were the flags the right way up, I see so many which are upside down " Yes, and not many people know there's a right way up for the Union Flag! | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think" That's right folks! Roll up roll up! Jump on board the slippery slope! All the way from litter picking to exterminating the untermench! (You have to be below this intelligence to ride. Children must be accompanied by an adult) | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think Yes - They were famous for picking up litter, weren't they. Admirable in a way .... If only they hadn't insisted on expanding their litter-picking campaign into Poland. [Too soon?] Eco friendly as well according to clarkson. Germany to Poland in one tank "#Keep-Europe-Tidy  | |||
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"I just saw a local group replacing some weathered Union flags on a lampost. Just a ladder, no cherry picker and no hard hat" You'd think they'd have learnt from that bloke in Bristol who fell off and ended himself that working at height without training and proper safety gear isn't a brilliant idea. | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think" flags on lampposts = Nazi Germany ...how ridiculous.. obviously not the brightest person on this app ! | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think" 🤣 Yes, all those bloody Nazi’s at Twickers yesterday. 🙄 No wonder they got stuffed. | |||
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"I just saw a local group replacing some weathered Union flags on a lampost. Just a ladder, no cherry picker and no hard hat You'd think they'd have learnt from that bloke in Bristol who fell off and ended himself that working at height without training and proper safety gear isn't a brilliant idea." Did Rod Hull die in vain! | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think Yes - They were famous for picking up litter, weren't they. Admirable in a way .... If only they hadn't insisted on expanding their litter-picking campaign into Poland. [Too soon?] Eco friendly as well according to clarkson. Germany to Poland in one tank
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think" So. You equate being proud of our union flag. Showing our flag. Is like being a Nazi. My god some people of today are so screwed up in their heads. Go and read what the Nazis did. To men, to women to throwing babies in fires and into open puts alive before burning them. People like you and your messed up heads disgust me. How dare you. Go to Orlador sur Glane in France and learn what they did to whole towns. I dare you to look it up. And you call raising the British flag on a lamppost in our own country like them evil people. Your sick. | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think Yes - They were famous for picking up litter, weren't they. Admirable in a way .... If only they hadn't insisted on expanding their litter-picking campaign into Poland. [Too soon?] Eco friendly as well according to clarkson. Germany to Poland in one tank
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"I just saw a local group replacing some weathered Union flags on a lampost. Just a ladder, no cherry picker and no hard hat You'd think they'd have learnt from that bloke in Bristol who fell off and ended himself that working at height without training and proper safety gear isn't a brilliant idea. Did Rod Hull die in vain!" “How’s the picture now son??” | |||
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"Not sure why people are so suspicious of people showing local pride. Its a flag on a lamp post not the Nuremberg rally. " Flags belong on flag posts (or in the bin.) This has sod all to do with local pride and everything to do with intimidation of discenting voices and minorities. | |||
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"Not sure why people are so suspicious of people showing local pride. Its a flag on a lamp post not the Nuremberg rally. " Flags can be very emotive, ... both positively & negatively. To some, our national flag on a lamp post equates to extreme nationalism. Just as for others ... A Pride flag might represent Sodom and Gomorrah. We all view the world through our own biased filters. Hammers & nails. | |||
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"Not sure why people are so suspicious of people showing local pride. Its a flag on a lamp post not the Nuremberg rally. Flags belong on flag posts (or in the bin.) This has sod all to do with local pride and everything to do with intimidation of discenting voices and minorities. " Remember when the racists had a backbone and said it with their chests? These soy boys are all fkn terrified of owning what they are. Chuck the word into a group of them and watch them hot potato that shit in abject terror 😂 | |||
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"But were the flags the right way up, I see so many which are upside down Yes, and not many people know there's a right way up for the Union Flag! " Everyone on this forum knows cos it’s mentioned every single time a flags thread comes up, as if it makes you cleverer than others by pointing it out. | |||
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"But were the flags the right way up, I see so many which are upside down Yes, and not many people know there's a right way up for the Union Flag! Everyone on this forum knows cos it’s mentioned every single time a flags thread comes up, as if it makes you cleverer than others by pointing it out. " The ability to adequately mount a flag is an important differentiator within the little englander community. The best flag mounters are absolutely tiny | |||
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"But were the flags the right way up, I see so many which are upside down Yes, and not many people know there's a right way up for the Union Flag! " I tried to explain it to a Brazilian hotel owner…. He just couldn’t get it. | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think" A bit? | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think" I don't agree with that at all, the Nazies were a complete different type, and not all Germans were Nazies,if it were the national German flag, it would have been the same as any other patriotic country | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think So. You equate being proud of our union flag. Showing our flag. Is like being a Nazi. My god some people of today are so screwed up in their heads. Go and read what the Nazis did. To men, to women to throwing babies in fires and into open puts alive before burning them. People like you and your messed up heads disgust me. How dare you. Go to Orlador sur Glane in France and learn what they did to whole towns. I dare you to look it up. And you call raising the British flag on a lamppost in our own country like them evil people. Your sick. " Excellent post. | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think I don't agree with that at all, the Nazies were a complete different type, and not all Germans were Nazies,if it were the national German flag, it would have been the same as any other patriotic country " This is the throwing around of the potato in action. Every competently minded person knows that the flags were raised by white British nationals as an act of intimidation. Many, if not most, of them will openly admit it. Just not on here. Like I said, no backbones. | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think I don't agree with that at all, the Nazies were a complete different type, and not all Germans were Nazies,if it were the national German flag, it would have been the same as any other patriotic country This is the throwing around of the potato in action. Every competently minded person knows that the flags were raised by white British nationals as an act of intimidation. Many, if not most, of them will openly admit it. Just not on here. Like I said, no backbones. " In your opinion | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think So. You equate being proud of our union flag. Showing our flag. Is like being a Nazi. My god some people of today are so screwed up in their heads. Go and read what the Nazis did. To men, to women to throwing babies in fires and into open puts alive before burning them. People like you and your messed up heads disgust me. How dare you. Go to Orlador sur Glane in France and learn what they did to whole towns. I dare you to look it up. And you call raising the British flag on a lamppost in our own country like them evil people. Your sick. " And it all started with an obsession with nationalism and pride in the “true German”. This reply isn’t the rebuttal you think, it’s confirmation of the original point. | |||
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"I just saw a local group replacing some weathered Union flags on a lampost. Just a ladder, no cherry picker and no hard hat You'd think they'd have learnt from that bloke in Bristol who fell off and ended himself that working at height without training and proper safety gear isn't a brilliant idea. Did Rod Hull die in vain! “How’s the picture now son??”" "You had it a minute ago ... But it's gone again .... Dad ..... Dad?!?" | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think So. You equate being proud of our union flag. Showing our flag. Is like being a Nazi. My god some people of today are so screwed up in their heads. Go and read what the Nazis did. To men, to women to throwing babies in fires and into open puts alive before burning them. People like you and your messed up heads disgust me. How dare you. Go to Orlador sur Glane in France and learn what they did to whole towns. I dare you to look it up. And you call raising the British flag on a lamppost in our own country like them evil people. Your sick. " Actually before they started with all the atrocities, they had flags all over the place, and parades marching through the streets in cities and towns, they also started demonising specific groups, who they later started to murder. | |||
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"A bit redolent of Nazi Germany I think And it all started with an obsession with nationalism and pride in the “true German”. This reply isn’t the rebuttal you think, it’s confirmation of the original point." Many countries and peoples are proud & nationalists and have been for centuries, they even fought wars for their nationhood. Afghanistan, Pakistani, India, the French, USA even the British, almost all countries. Yet the only country in the world to be shamed into hating their flag, country & pride is England. Why is that? Genuinely baffling as I’m not even English but it’s plain to see as an outsider. One poster on here even stated the flag belongs in the bin! 😧 I dare him to do that to an American, Afghan or here in Wales. It’s a completely warped belief many like yourself hold, however, thankfully your end days are coming. | |||
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" Chill out, it’s just a flag on a lamppost. " No, it’s not. And that’s the point. | |||
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"Not sure why people are so suspicious of people showing local pride. Its a flag on a lamp post not the Nuremberg rally. " Was it a pride flag they replaced the Union Jack with - how lovely  | |||
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" Actually before they started with all the atrocities, they had flags all over the place, and parades marching through the streets in cities and towns, they also started demonising specific groups, who they later started to murder." I’m sorry but you can’t just casually link flags & parades of every nation on earth to the perpetrators of the largest mass genocide in history suggesting that that is the logical conclusion of flags & parades! Completely ridiculous and, as a previous poster eloquently put it, deeply insulting to the victims of that inhumane regime. | |||
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" Chill out, it’s just a flag on a lamppost. No, it’s not. And that’s the point." You make no point. If someone you find offensive waves a flag in your face then wave it back at them. It’s everybody’s flag. | |||
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"My word. I hope no one on here is watching the Winter Olympics. Xenophobic Nazis everywhere ! Even the snow/ice is mostly white. Chill out, it’s just a flag on a lamppost. " Who said the ancient art of edgelordism was dead. It’s thriving! | |||
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" Chill out, it’s just a flag on a lamppost. No, it’s not. And that’s the point. You make no point. If someone you find offensive waves a flag in your face then wave it back at them. It’s everybody’s flag." The flag isn’t going to shag you, m8 | |||
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" The flag isn’t going to shag you, m8" And this has gone over my head. 😕 | |||
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) but it's never really seemed British to wave them just because. It's the sort of thing Americans do. | |||
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"I just saw a local group replacing some weathered Union flags on a lampost. Just a ladder, no cherry picker and no hard hat You'd think they'd have learnt from that bloke in Bristol who fell off and ended himself that working at height without training and proper safety gear isn't a brilliant idea. Did Rod Hull die in vain!" Possibly in the rain.. | |||
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" Actually before they started with all the atrocities, they had flags all over the place, and parades marching through the streets in cities and towns, they also started demonising specific groups, who they later started to murder. I’m sorry but you can’t just casually link flags & parades of every nation on earth to the perpetrators of the largest mass genocide in history suggesting that that is the logical conclusion of flags & parades! Completely ridiculous and, as a previous poster eloquently put it, deeply insulting to the victims of that inhumane regime." I think the point was that it starts somewhere…small and grows, the direction it grows can be for good or bad, but paying attention early may well favour a good outcome. | |||
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"I just saw a local group replacing some weathered Union flags on a lampost. Just a ladder, no cherry picker and no hard hat You'd think they'd have learnt from that bloke in Bristol who fell off and ended himself that working at height without training and proper safety gear isn't a brilliant idea. Did Rod Hull die in vain! Possibly in the rain.." The left arm never knew what the right arm was going to do next. Not great when up on a roof 
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"I just saw a local group replacing some weathered Union flags on a lampost. Just a ladder, no cherry picker and no hard hat. Higher than I would be comfortable at. Now heres the rub. While at it yhe group collected litter in that area and filled several bin bags. They lierally are cleaning up the town. " Why didn't you stop them, its illegal to put them up. You could've just picked up the litter yourself. | |||
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"I just saw a local group replacing some weathered Union flags on a lampost. Just a ladder, no cherry picker and no hard hat. Higher than I would be comfortable at. Now heres the rub. While at it yhe group collected litter in that area and filled several bin bags. They lierally are cleaning up the town. Why didn't you stop them, its illegal to put them up. You could've just picked up the litter yourself. " You can look a little unhinged if you start actually interacting with the fictional constructs you’ve been using as a dog whistle on the internet 😏 | |||
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" Actually before they started with all the atrocities, they had flags all over the place, and parades marching through the streets in cities and towns, they also started demonising specific groups, who they later started to murder. I’m sorry but you can’t just casually link flags & parades of every nation on earth to the perpetrators of the largest mass genocide in history suggesting that that is the logical conclusion of flags & parades! Completely ridiculous and, as a previous poster eloquently put it, deeply insulting to the victims of that inhumane regime. I think the point was that it starts somewhere…small and grows, the direction it grows can be for good or bad, but paying attention early may well favour a good outcome." I’d agree but the poster then stated “they also started demonising…murdered.” That is a very different action and it was warped ideology & hatred that did that. I understand your point, of beginnings, but the ideology was there from the beginning too and the flags & parades were all part of the machine. There are 4 Chagosians who have returned to their land and have put up their flags to reclaim their land. I’ve not heard their ideology is mass murder too, just to reclaim their land. Even in the worst case scenario, in England, people also wish to reclaim their land which they feel is being giving away and wish to stop it. And nothing else. Where’s the ideology that genocide is also being planned? Or the evidence? For me, the boats & legals, could be full of Scandinavians for all I care. The point being that the influx is unsustainable, and it is. | |||
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" Chill out, it’s just a flag on a lamppost. No, it’s not. And that’s the point." Tes it is, if we can't be patriot about our country and our flag it's a sad state of affairs, are we going to not raise a union flag when we win a medal or award at a commonwealth game, an F1 Grand prix, the Olympics, when the guards troop their colours on the kings birthday, on VE Day, the same as other countries do, I think not. I'm proud to be British. | |||
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"When you travel to Europe they are everywhere So why is it offensive here ?" It’s unique to England. Certainly doesn’t happen in Wales and Scotland from my many visits. | |||
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"When you travel to Europe they are everywhere So why is it offensive here ?" They aren't ... But some people just like to let everyone else know that they think they should be. | |||
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"Flags are subjective items Some take offence & others not so Ukraine flags ok Pride flags on public buildings Palestine flags Yet England flags & some citizens take it as 1939 The same group that woukdnt cope if it happened again So much contradiction in how liberals think Not that I’m blue or red " Actually the “England” flag would be the St George’s Cross (White with a Red Cross). The Union Flag represents Great Britain. | |||
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" Actually before they started with all the atrocities, they had flags all over the place, and parades marching through the streets in cities and towns, they also started demonising specific groups, who they later started to murder. I’m sorry but you can’t just casually link flags & parades of every nation on earth to the perpetrators of the largest mass genocide in history suggesting that that is the logical conclusion of flags & parades! Completely ridiculous and, as a previous poster eloquently put it, deeply insulting to the victims of that inhumane regime. I think the point was that it starts somewhere…small and grows, the direction it grows can be for good or bad, but paying attention early may well favour a good outcome." Correct, but the link between those putting up the flags, and those in certain parts of the media and politics whose coverage was whipping up unrest about immigration is the worrying part after the unrest the other year, especially when there were some trying to set fire to buildings containing people who were the target of their hatred, | |||
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" Actually the “England” flag would be the St George’s Cross (White with a Red Cross). The Union Flag represents Great Britain." Wrong. The union flag of Great Britain ceased to exist in 1801. From that date the union flag was redesigned to include Ireland (later Northern Ireland) as the United Kingdom flag. | |||
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" Correct, but the link between those putting up the flags, and those in certain parts of the media and politics whose coverage was whipping up unrest about immigration is the worrying part after the unrest the other year, especially when there were some trying to set fire to buildings containing people who were the target of their hatred, " But your logic is just doing it again and it is deeply flawed. It was criminals who set fire to that hotel, whether they had a flag or not. The important factor was the criminal part, not the flag part. Or else your logic tells us that all Muslims are terrorists because some Muslims are terrorists, just like non-Muslims maybe terrorists. Really?? 😕 | |||
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"Flags are subjective items Some take offence & others not so Ukraine flags ok Pride flags on public buildings Palestine flags Yet England flags & some citizens take it as 1939 The same group that woukdnt cope if it happened again So much contradiction in how liberals think Not that I’m blue or red I'm not sure Ukrainian and proud flags have been put up on lampposts. " | |||
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"When you travel to Europe they are everywhere So why is it offensive here ?" Where in Europe have you seen this? As I haven't. | |||
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"But were the flags the right way up, I see so many which are upside down " Tributes to Diana Ross. | |||
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"Upside down flags are never a good sign " Traditionally displayed that way as a distress signal - or a protest against the government.... Or as an insult to The Crown. Right now .... Any of those could be quite appropriate, really. | |||
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"When you travel to Europe they are everywhere So why is it offensive here ? Where in Europe have you seen this? As I haven't. " Been all over Europe and their flags are everywhere. Particularly in Italy, Poland & Finland, coincidentally 3 countries with fairly recent history of invasion. Never been to Ukraine but I bet their flags are ubiquitous. Invasion bringing forth nationalism. Hmmm. | |||
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"Wonder if it’s due to previously undiscovered clairvoyance skills that I can guess the age of most of the individual posters in this thread or something else entirely 🤔 " You’re the exact mirror image of everything you’re trying to demonise and stereotype in this thread. But you can’t see it. | |||
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"I learnt about flags in scouts " Hitler-Jugend…! | |||
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"Wonder if it’s due to previously undiscovered clairvoyance skills that I can guess the age of most of the individual posters in this thread or something else entirely 🤔 " So ageism* yet another of your (un) virtues generalising a group? *(Despite being no spring chicken yourself with the appearance of Iggy Pop on crack). I have pity, not hate for you ❤️ | |||
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"I just saw a local group replacing some weathered Union flags on a lampost. Just a ladder, no cherry picker and no hard hat. Higher than I would be comfortable at. Now heres the rub. While at it yhe group collected litter in that area and filled several bin bags. They lierally are cleaning up the town. Why didn't you stop them, its illegal to put them up. You could've just picked up the litter yourself. " Illegal to fly the flag? How novel. Please tell the olympic winter team..Criminals | |||
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"When you travel to Europe they are everywhere So why is it offensive here ? Where in Europe have you seen this? As I haven't. Been all over Europe and their flags are everywhere. Particularly in Italy, Poland & Finland, coincidentally 3 countries with fairly recent history of invasion. Never been to Ukraine but I bet their flags are ubiquitous. Invasion bringing forth nationalism. Hmmm." What if they played the national anthem through loudspeakers positioned above every traffic light? Nationalism at its peak. | |||
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" Actually before they started with all the atrocities, they had flags all over the place, and parades marching through the streets in cities and towns, they also started demonising specific groups, who they later started to murder. I’m sorry but you can’t just casually link flags & parades of every nation on earth to the perpetrators of the largest mass genocide in history suggesting that that is the logical conclusion of flags & parades! Completely ridiculous and, as a previous poster eloquently put it, deeply insulting to the victims of that inhumane regime. I think the point was that it starts somewhere…small and grows, the direction it grows can be for good or bad, but paying attention early may well favour a good outcome. I’d agree but the poster then stated “they also started demonising…murdered.” That is a very different action and it was warped ideology & hatred that did that. I understand your point, of beginnings, but the ideology was there from the beginning too and the flags & parades were all part of the machine. There are 4 Chagosians who have returned to their land and have put up their flags to reclaim their land. I’ve not heard their ideology is mass murder too, just to reclaim their land. Even in the worst case scenario, in England, people also wish to reclaim their land which they feel is being giving away and wish to stop it. And nothing else. Where’s the ideology that genocide is also being planned? Or the evidence? For me, the boats & legals, could be full of Scandinavians for all I care. The point being that the influx is unsustainable, and it is." Agreed, but waving or hanging flags, often in areas where they are not wanted, helps no one. | |||
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" Actually before they started with all the atrocities, they had flags all over the place, and parades marching through the streets in cities and towns, they also started demonising specific groups, who they later started to murder. I’m sorry but you can’t just casually link flags & parades of every nation on earth to the perpetrators of the largest mass genocide in history suggesting that that is the logical conclusion of flags & parades! Completely ridiculous and, as a previous poster eloquently put it, deeply insulting to the victims of that inhumane regime. I think the point was that it starts somewhere…small and grows, the direction it grows can be for good or bad, but paying attention early may well favour a good outcome. I’d agree but the poster then stated “they also started demonising…murdered.” That is a very different action and it was warped ideology & hatred that did that. I understand your point, of beginnings, but the ideology was there from the beginning too and the flags & parades were all part of the machine. There are 4 Chagosians who have returned to their land and have put up their flags to reclaim their land. I’ve not heard their ideology is mass murder too, just to reclaim their land. Even in the worst case scenario, in England, people also wish to reclaim their land which they feel is being giving away and wish to stop it. And nothing else. Where’s the ideology that genocide is also being planned? Or the evidence? For me, the boats & legals, could be full of Scandinavians for all I care. The point being that the influx is unsustainable, and it is. Agreed, but waving or hanging flags, often in areas where they are not wanted, helps no one." What areas are these? | |||
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" Actually before they started with all the atrocities, they had flags all over the place, and parades marching through the streets in cities and towns, they also started demonising specific groups, who they later started to murder. I’m sorry but you can’t just casually link flags & parades of every nation on earth to the perpetrators of the largest mass genocide in history suggesting that that is the logical conclusion of flags & parades! Completely ridiculous and, as a previous poster eloquently put it, deeply insulting to the victims of that inhumane regime. I think the point was that it starts somewhere…small and grows, the direction it grows can be for good or bad, but paying attention early may well favour a good outcome. I’d agree but the poster then stated “they also started demonising…murdered.” That is a very different action and it was warped ideology & hatred that did that. I understand your point, of beginnings, but the ideology was there from the beginning too and the flags & parades were all part of the machine. There are 4 Chagosians who have returned to their land and have put up their flags to reclaim their land. I’ve not heard their ideology is mass murder too, just to reclaim their land. Even in the worst case scenario, in England, people also wish to reclaim their land which they feel is being giving away and wish to stop it. And nothing else. Where’s the ideology that genocide is also being planned? Or the evidence? For me, the boats & legals, could be full of Scandinavians for all I care. The point being that the influx is unsustainable, and it is. Agreed, but waving or hanging flags, often in areas where they are not wanted, helps no one. What areas are these? " Several across Birmingham. | |||
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" Actually before they started with all the atrocities, they had flags all over the place, and parades marching through the streets in cities and towns, they also started demonising specific groups, who they later started to murder. I’m sorry but you can’t just casually link flags & parades of every nation on earth to the perpetrators of the largest mass genocide in history suggesting that that is the logical conclusion of flags & parades! Completely ridiculous and, as a previous poster eloquently put it, deeply insulting to the victims of that inhumane regime. I think the point was that it starts somewhere…small and grows, the direction it grows can be for good or bad, but paying attention early may well favour a good outcome. I’d agree but the poster then stated “they also started demonising…murdered.” That is a very different action and it was warped ideology & hatred that did that. I understand your point, of beginnings, but the ideology was there from the beginning too and the flags & parades were all part of the machine. There are 4 Chagosians who have returned to their land and have put up their flags to reclaim their land. I’ve not heard their ideology is mass murder too, just to reclaim their land. Even in the worst case scenario, in England, people also wish to reclaim their land which they feel is being giving away and wish to stop it. And nothing else. Where’s the ideology that genocide is also being planned? Or the evidence? For me, the boats & legals, could be full of Scandinavians for all I care. The point being that the influx is unsustainable, and it is. Agreed, but waving or hanging flags, often in areas where they are not wanted, helps no one. What areas are these? Several across Birmingham." Why is that? | |||
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" Agreed, but waving or hanging flags, often in areas where they are not wanted, helps no one." But what areas is an English flag not wanted in England? 😕 I’m an outsider looking in, I’m not English and I don’t live in England but it’s just utterly bewildering. It doesn’t happen anywhere else in the world, except maybe parts of Ukraine with Russian occupation. If I was so inclined to display my flag, which I don’t generally, and someone approached me taking offence, they’d get very short thrift I can assure you. | |||
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" Several across Birmingham." Birmingham is fucked that’s why. They already have sectarian politics where the Muslim councillors banned Jewish football supporters for bullshit based on lies. And it has been admitted by plod. A jihadist convicted in Yemen of terrorism, plots included the UK, standing in Birmingham elections in May! And much more. England is fucked big time. | |||
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" Correct, but the link between those putting up the flags, and those in certain parts of the media and politics whose coverage was whipping up unrest about immigration is the worrying part after the unrest the other year, especially when there were some trying to set fire to buildings containing people who were the target of their hatred, But your logic is just doing it again and it is deeply flawed. It was criminals who set fire to that hotel, whether they had a flag or not. The important factor was the criminal part, not the flag part. Or else your logic tells us that all Muslims are terrorists because some Muslims are terrorists, just like non-Muslims maybe terrorists. Really?? 😕 " You can use your twisted logic to try and distort what I have said to fit your own narrative as much as you like, however it won’t work. The acts of trying to set fire to the hotels were criminal acts whipped up by those trying to demonise the immigrants- which is the parallel I am drawing with Germany in the 1930’s. | |||
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"I just saw a local group replacing some weathered Union flags on a lampost. Just a ladder, no cherry picker and no hard hat. Higher than I would be comfortable at. Now heres the rub. While at it yhe group collected litter in that area and filled several bin bags. They lierally are cleaning up the town. Why didn't you stop them, its illegal to put them up. You could've just picked up the litter yourself. Illegal to fly the flag? How novel. Please tell the olympic winter team..Criminals Context is everything…" It is indeed. And with respect to that… Do you think that the rainbow flag and pride flags and emblems denoting sexuality should only be flown or displayed when it’s actually pride month or when an actual pride event is taking place? Or do you think that people should be allowed to use flags and other emblems to celebrate their sexuality however and whenever they like? If, as I rather expect, you think that the latter should be supported - why should people not be allowed to display flags or national emblems to celebrate their nationality and relationship with their country however and whenever they like as well..? And in another answer, you suggest that national flags should not be displayed where they are “unwelcome”. Exactly how many people - and which people - get to decide when a flag is unwelcome or welcome in any place that someone wants to display one? If someone wanted to display a rainbow flag on their home, but the majority of people in their area did not support this, would they not be allowed to display it or would you fight for their right to display it..? You see the thing is… when people start getting prescriptive about something they don’t support, they so often don’t actually stop to think through the implications of such prescription on things they do support. If you are going to make rules about flags, this is the logical next step. | |||
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" Several across Birmingham. Birmingham is fucked that’s why. They already have sectarian politics where the Muslim councillors banned Jewish football supporters for bullshit based on lies. And it has been admitted by plod. A jihadist convicted in Yemen of terrorism, plots included the UK, standing in Birmingham elections in May! And much more. England is fucked big time." You live here? Read local press? | |||
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"I just saw a local group replacing some weathered Union flags on a lampost. Just a ladder, no cherry picker and no hard hat. Higher than I would be comfortable at. Now heres the rub. While at it yhe group collected litter in that area and filled several bin bags. They lierally are cleaning up the town. Why didn't you stop them, its illegal to put them up. You could've just picked up the litter yourself. Illegal to fly the flag? How novel. Please tell the olympic winter team..Criminals Context is everything… It is indeed. And with respect to that… Do you think that the rainbow flag and pride flags and emblems denoting sexuality should only be flown or displayed when it’s actually pride month or when an actual pride event is taking place? Or do you think that people should be allowed to use flags and other emblems to celebrate their sexuality however and whenever they like? If, as I rather expect, you think that the latter should be supported - why should people not be allowed to display flags or national emblems to celebrate their nationality and relationship with their country however and whenever they like as well..? And in another answer, you suggest that national flags should not be displayed where they are “unwelcome”. Exactly how many people - and which people - get to decide when a flag is unwelcome or welcome in any place that someone wants to display one? If someone wanted to display a rainbow flag on their home, but the majority of people in their area did not support this, would they not be allowed to display it or would you fight for their right to display it..? You see the thing is… when people start getting prescriptive about something they don’t support, they so often don’t actually stop to think through the implications of such prescription on things they do support. If you are going to make rules about flags, this is the logical next step. I merely reported what goes on. I have my opinion but not one you have assumed. I suspect no one would be overly pleased if pride flags were attached to every lamp post on a street, i certainly would not support it, as you say imposing thoughts, opinions or flags and how they are received is not a good thing. If someone objects to the flag being flown…whichever flag …that no more makes them a country hating person, than hanging said flag makes that person a racist." I haven’t “assumed” anything. You told us above that hanging flags “where they are not wanted” “helps no one”. This suggests you do have an opinion of where flags are not wanted and unwelcome. I’m trying to elucidate who makes such decisions. | |||
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"When you travel to Europe they are everywhere So why is it offensive here ? Where in Europe have you seen this? As I haven't. Been all over Europe and their flags are everywhere. Particularly in Italy, Poland & Finland, coincidentally 3 countries with fairly recent history of invasion. Never been to Ukraine but I bet their flags are ubiquitous. Invasion bringing forth nationalism. Hmmm." Every where, does that include lamposts? I've been to Italy, poland, Germany, Croatia, Spain, Belgium. None have flags half way up lamposts. | |||
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"When you travel to Europe they are everywhere So why is it offensive here ? Where in Europe have you seen this? As I haven't. Been all over Europe and their flags are everywhere. Particularly in Italy, Poland & Finland, coincidentally 3 countries with fairly recent history of invasion. Never been to Ukraine but I bet their flags are ubiquitous. Invasion bringing forth nationalism. Hmmm. Every where, does that include lamposts? I've been to Italy, poland, Germany, Croatia, Spain, Belgium. None have flags half way up lamposts. " Are they half way up or half way down? Depends if you are are an optimist or pessimist I assume | |||
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"When you travel to Europe they are everywhere So why is it offensive here ? Where in Europe have you seen this? As I haven't. Been all over Europe and their flags are everywhere. Particularly in Italy, Poland & Finland, coincidentally 3 countries with fairly recent history of invasion. Never been to Ukraine but I bet their flags are ubiquitous. Invasion bringing forth nationalism. Hmmm. Every where, does that include lamposts? I've been to Italy, poland, Germany, Croatia, Spain, Belgium. None have flags half way up lamposts. " Now with all that travel and life experience I know that finally you will define what a woman is.. | |||
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" You can use your twisted logic to try and distort what I have said to fit your own narrative as much as you like, however it won’t work. The acts of trying to set fire to the hotels were criminal acts whipped up by those trying to demonise the immigrants- which is the parallel I am drawing with Germany in the 1930’s." Mate, I’ll not be lectured by somebody who didn’t even know that the flag of Great Britain was defunct 225 years ago. You have zero credibility. I’ll repeat, that minority, who were tiny in number as per convictions, who set fire to that hotel were criminal scum with a flag. Your logic says every Muslim is a terrorist. Have a word with yourself and learn some history. And don’t try it on with me me old mucka. | |||
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"When you travel to Europe they are everywhere So why is it offensive here ? Where in Europe have you seen this? As I haven't. Been all over Europe and their flags are everywhere. Particularly in Italy, Poland & Finland, coincidentally 3 countries with fairly recent history of invasion. Never been to Ukraine but I bet their flags are ubiquitous. Invasion bringing forth nationalism. Hmmm. Every where, does that include lamposts? I've been to Italy, poland, Germany, Croatia, Spain, Belgium. None have flags half way up lamposts. Now with all that travel and life experience I know that finally you will define what a woman is.. " You won't do it yourself. Now one has, so do give it a rest. Try actually having a discussion. | |||
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" Its the woke English born anglophobes who hate everything about the country they were born in. I have another name for them... Dicks Not just dicks but dangerous, very dangerous. Starmer and his cabal are the leaders in this despicable ideology. They are a cancer on everything the British stand for and it needs urgent attention to even attempt to address the damage they have already caused and God forbid another 3 plus years of these rats. Dear God, comments from two who really have no idea. Please explain what it means to be British. Please explain what a woman is ?" As usual, just a parroted response. Yawn. | |||
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"When you travel to Europe they are everywhere So why is it offensive here ? Where in Europe have you seen this? As I haven't. Been all over Europe and their flags are everywhere. Particularly in Italy, Poland & Finland, coincidentally 3 countries with fairly recent history of invasion. Never been to Ukraine but I bet their flags are ubiquitous. Invasion bringing forth nationalism. Hmmm. Every where, does that include lamposts? I've been to Italy, poland, Germany, Croatia, Spain, Belgium. None have flags half way up lamposts. Now with all that travel and life experience I know that finally you will define what a woman is.. You won't do it yourself. Now one has, so do give it a rest. Try actually having a discussion. " Another wokist idiot who can not define what a woman is. A man has a cock. A woman does not. Now are you enlightened ? | |||
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" Every where, does that include lamposts? I've been to Italy, poland, Germany, Croatia, Spain, Belgium. None have flags half way up lamposts. " Excluding Spain & Belgium where they have their own issues of nationalism & separatism regarding their own “national “ flags… Italy, Poland, Germany & Croatia, or any other country in the world, have not had a movement/ideology like yours which is an enemy within, a self hatred, at least not yet. Go elsewhere with your antics and see how long you last. | |||
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" Every where, does that include lamposts? I've been to Italy, poland, Germany, Croatia, Spain, Belgium. None have flags half way up lamposts. Excluding Spain & Belgium where they have their own issues of nationalism & separatism regarding their own “national “ flags… Italy, Poland, Germany & Croatia, or any other country in the world, have not had a movement/ideology like yours which is an enemy within, a self hatred, at least not yet. Go elsewhere with your antics and see how long you last." What antics? I love my country and don't like it being littered by cheap flags. I am proud of my country and all it stands for. Which you dont. Thats your problem, not mine. | |||
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"To get back on topic. I see Scarborough council charged a guy almost 3 grand after he used his company's cherry picker to put up loads of flags around town. Ironically his company is a cleaning firm. You really couldn't make up this stuff.." Is that the same multi millionaire chap interviewed on GBNews several times who laughed and said he has a hell of a lot more £3ks and will not stop? If not then I guess it’s another person you need to wet your panties about. | |||
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" You can use your twisted logic to try and distort what I have said to fit your own narrative as much as you like, however it won’t work. The acts of trying to set fire to the hotels were criminal acts whipped up by those trying to demonise the immigrants- which is the parallel I am drawing with Germany in the 1930’s. Mate, I’ll not be lectured by somebody who didn’t even know that the flag of Great Britain was defunct 225 years ago. You have zero credibility. I’ll repeat, that minority, who were tiny in number as per convictions, who set fire to that hotel were criminal scum with a flag. Your logic says every Muslim is a terrorist. Have a word with yourself and learn some history. And don’t try it on with me me old mucka. " First thing first, I’m not your “Mate”, and you are the one who needs to “learn some history”. So don’t even try it on with me, with your patronising clap trap. | |||
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Always escapes your condemnation doesn’t it?
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You just seem to have issues. Again your problem, not mine. "So what the hell is your point then? Moaning about English flags on English lampposts yet quite content that a foreign STATELESS flag is paraded all over the UK ubiquitously, costing millions, but it’s the English flag the problem? Jeeez | |||
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"As usual. Always amazing to see such hate from so called gay men who forget that less than a life time ago we were considered others and could be locked up for loving someone. " Yet if a gay man put a flag on a lamppost you would wish to persecute him? It’s got worse not better. And it’s down to you. | |||
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" Now with all that travel and life experience I know that finally you will define what a woman is.. He won’t ever answer you about this. He’s probably been to college, uni, he looks like a nerd. The highest Court in the land has given him the answer. Therefore a fact. Any 3 or 4 year old could point to a picture of a man & woman if asked. But he can’t or won’t. That’s the deeply worrying thing about his sort. They’re a dangerous breed." You really are quite tragic. You don't have a clue. Not been to uni or college, not a need in any sense. Not sure why you are so full of hate for people just because they have an opposing view. But again, thats your problem, I'm quite happy in life. You should try it. | |||
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"Do you tragic pair of bullies wank each other off on the phone afterwards? Shut it Iggy!🥰😝 " I’m guessing you’re saying I look like Iggy Pop ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ At least I’ve the balls (ooh the irony) to show myself for you to be able to make your snide comment. All I’d be able to say to you would be ‘look at the state of that clapped arse’ | |||
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"Stop the BoatsThank you for confirming why so many people feel all this flag obsession is disquieting. It’s not the flag, it’s the intent behind it. It’s the othering of people not like us, the them and us, the division. It’s to make people we don’t like feel unwelcome. And it’s nasty for that reason." Oh God another one! 🙄 | |||
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"Stop the BoatsThank you for confirming why so many people feel all this flag obsession is disquieting. It’s not the flag, it’s the intent behind it. It’s the othering of people not like us, the them and us, the division. It’s to make people we don’t like feel unwelcome. And it’s nasty for that reason. Oh God another one! 🙄" Your bigoted views are shared by an ever dwindling minority of w⚓️ who, despite best efforts to make them integrate with compassion, will just have to be ridiculed/belittled/ignored until evolution irons them and their terrified rhetoric out once and for all | |||
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" First thing first, I’m not your “Mate”, and you are the one who needs to “learn some history”. So don’t even try it on with me, with your patronising clap trap. Mate, knowledge only appears to be patronising to the fool. Now tell me what sage stated that? Now stop bothering me, you’re not very bright and you’re not a challenge to me." | |||
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" First thing first, I’m not your “Mate”, and you are the one who needs to “learn some history”. So don’t even try it on with me, with your patronising clap trap. Mate, knowledge only appears to be patronising to the fool. Now tell me what sage stated that? Now stop bothering me, you’re not very bright and you’re not a challenge to me." As I said you are not my “Mate”, and you are the one who is not very bright, and you are definitely not a challenge, and the only one bothering others appears to be you with your constant attempts to belittle everyone else’s posts. | |||
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"Ive put some up in my village. I also do litter picking in the local villages. Have done for years. I will replace my flags in spring. They been up since sept. Jyst started to fadeca bit now. And yes they the tight way up " Faded flags flapping around all dismally? There’s a metaphor here but I can’t quite grasp it… | |||
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"I just saw a local group replacing some weathered Union flags on a lampost. Just a ladder, no cherry picker and no hard hat. Higher than I would be comfortable at. Now heres the rub. While at it yhe group collected litter in that area and filled several bin bags. They lierally are cleaning up the town. Why didn't you stop them, its illegal to put them up. You could've just picked up the litter yourself. Illegal to fly the flag? How novel. Please tell the olympic winter team..Criminals Context is everything… It is indeed. And with respect to that… Do you think that the rainbow flag and pride flags and emblems denoting sexuality should only be flown or displayed when it’s actually pride month or when an actual pride event is taking place? Or do you think that people should be allowed to use flags and other emblems to celebrate their sexuality however and whenever they like? If, as I rather expect, you think that the latter should be supported - why should people not be allowed to display flags or national emblems to celebrate their nationality and relationship with their country however and whenever they like as well..? And in another answer, you suggest that national flags should not be displayed where they are “unwelcome”. Exactly how many people - and which people - get to decide when a flag is unwelcome or welcome in any place that someone wants to display one? If someone wanted to display a rainbow flag on their home, but the majority of people in their area did not support this, would they not be allowed to display it or would you fight for their right to display it..? You see the thing is… when people start getting prescriptive about something they don’t support, they so often don’t actually stop to think through the implications of such prescription on things they do support. If you are going to make rules about flags, this is the logical next step. I merely reported what goes on. I have my opinion but not one you have assumed. I suspect no one would be overly pleased if pride flags were attached to every lamp post on a street, i certainly would not support it, as you say imposing thoughts, opinions or flags and how they are received is not a good thing. If someone objects to the flag being flown…whichever flag …that no more makes them a country hating person, than hanging said flag makes that person a racist. I haven’t “assumed” anything. You told us above that hanging flags “where they are not wanted” “helps no one”. This suggests you do have an opinion of where flags are not wanted and unwelcome. I’m trying to elucidate who makes such decisions. " Indeed you have assumed..it is not my opinion that the flags were not wanted, it is fact as reported locally and nationally. The decision to flag or remove appears to have been made by separate communities. | |||
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"I just saw a local group replacing some weathered Union flags on a lampost. Just a ladder, no cherry picker and no hard hat. Higher than I would be comfortable at. Now heres the rub. While at it yhe group collected litter in that area and filled several bin bags. They lierally are cleaning up the town. Why didn't you stop them, its illegal to put them up. You could've just picked up the litter yourself. Illegal to fly the flag? How novel. Please tell the olympic winter team..Criminals Context is everything… It is indeed. And with respect to that… Do you think that the rainbow flag and pride flags and emblems denoting sexuality should only be flown or displayed when it’s actually pride month or when an actual pride event is taking place? Or do you think that people should be allowed to use flags and other emblems to celebrate their sexuality however and whenever they like? If, as I rather expect, you think that the latter should be supported - why should people not be allowed to display flags or national emblems to celebrate their nationality and relationship with their country however and whenever they like as well..? And in another answer, you suggest that national flags should not be displayed where they are “unwelcome”. Exactly how many people - and which people - get to decide when a flag is unwelcome or welcome in any place that someone wants to display one? If someone wanted to display a rainbow flag on their home, but the majority of people in their area did not support this, would they not be allowed to display it or would you fight for their right to display it..? You see the thing is… when people start getting prescriptive about something they don’t support, they so often don’t actually stop to think through the implications of such prescription on things they do support. If you are going to make rules about flags, this is the logical next step. I merely reported what goes on. I have my opinion but not one you have assumed. I suspect no one would be overly pleased if pride flags were attached to every lamp post on a street, i certainly would not support it, as you say imposing thoughts, opinions or flags and how they are received is not a good thing. If someone objects to the flag being flown…whichever flag …that no more makes them a country hating person, than hanging said flag makes that person a racist. I haven’t “assumed” anything. You told us above that hanging flags “where they are not wanted” “helps no one”. This suggests you do have an opinion of where flags are not wanted and unwelcome. I’m trying to elucidate who makes such decisions. Indeed you have assumed..it is not my opinion that the flags were not wanted, it is fact as reported locally and nationally. The decision to flag or remove appears to have been made by separate communities." These are your own words - verbatim - which everyone can read in the posts above: “Agreed, but waving or hanging flags, often in areas where they are not wanted, helps no one.” You aren’t quoting anyone else - you aren’t quoting local or national media reports - they’re your own words. It clearly indicates that you yourself do not support the display of flags in certain areas as this “helps no one”. If you can’t now explain or justify what you have written that’s a matter for you. But the rest of us see how pathetically craven you are. | |||
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"I just saw a local group replacing some weathered Union flags on a lampost. Just a ladder, no cherry picker and no hard hat. Higher than I would be comfortable at. Now heres the rub. While at it yhe group collected litter in that area and filled several bin bags. They lierally are cleaning up the town. Why didn't you stop them, its illegal to put them up. You could've just picked up the litter yourself. Illegal to fly the flag? How novel. Please tell the olympic winter team..Criminals Context is everything… It is indeed. And with respect to that… Do you think that the rainbow flag and pride flags and emblems denoting sexuality should only be flown or displayed when it’s actually pride month or when an actual pride event is taking place? Or do you think that people should be allowed to use flags and other emblems to celebrate their sexuality however and whenever they like? If, as I rather expect, you think that the latter should be supported - why should people not be allowed to display flags or national emblems to celebrate their nationality and relationship with their country however and whenever they like as well..? And in another answer, you suggest that national flags should not be displayed where they are “unwelcome”. Exactly how many people - and which people - get to decide when a flag is unwelcome or welcome in any place that someone wants to display one? If someone wanted to display a rainbow flag on their home, but the majority of people in their area did not support this, would they not be allowed to display it or would you fight for their right to display it..? You see the thing is… when people start getting prescriptive about something they don’t support, they so often don’t actually stop to think through the implications of such prescription on things they do support. If you are going to make rules about flags, this is the logical next step. I merely reported what goes on. I have my opinion but not one you have assumed. I suspect no one would be overly pleased if pride flags were attached to every lamp post on a street, i certainly would not support it, as you say imposing thoughts, opinions or flags and how they are received is not a good thing. If someone objects to the flag being flown…whichever flag …that no more makes them a country hating person, than hanging said flag makes that person a racist. I haven’t “assumed” anything. You told us above that hanging flags “where they are not wanted” “helps no one”. This suggests you do have an opinion of where flags are not wanted and unwelcome. I’m trying to elucidate who makes such decisions. Indeed you have assumed..it is not my opinion that the flags were not wanted, it is fact as reported locally and nationally. The decision to flag or remove appears to have been made by separate communities. These are your own words - verbatim - which everyone can read in the posts above: “Agreed, but waving or hanging flags, often in areas where they are not wanted, helps no one.” You aren’t quoting anyone else - you aren’t quoting local or national media reports - they’re your own words. It clearly indicates that you yourself do not support the display of flags in certain areas as this “helps no one”. If you can’t now explain or justify what you have written that’s a matter for you. But the rest of us see how pathetically craven you are. " Craven? Amazing, see previous comments, my helps no one comment applies to both sides. Gesture politics that helps no one except those that seek to divide. | |||
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"I'm as patriotic as the next man but can't really see the point of hanging flags from lamp-posts or painting St George's Cross on roundabouts. It you want to fly the flag then do it on your own property of on government buildings." Absolutely this , how tough is it for folks to grasp this straightforward equation? We're not in China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran, where they flaunt their patriotism while many politicians sit behind bars. This should resonate in your heart; anyone who goes against the law deserves to face consequences. In a democratic country, no one should misuse the law. Be a patriot in your heart. | |||
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"I do my patriotic duty by reporting any flags to the local council, and getting them removed. The St George's ones are racist in intent." It's sad that it has come to that. 20 years ago I was on holiday in a Norfolk resort during the football world cup. Almost every car and a good many houses were displaying a St George's Flag for the occasion. If they did it now it would be looked upon as a fascist rally. | |||
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"Lots of people are putting up flags in protest of people who arrive without authority.. I’m not happy about ignorance about guys who flee , work hard , and want best for their families … loads of dicks in UK don’t want to work, will claim benefits ( mostly men and racist ) .. lazy twats " Economic migration is not a valid claim for asylum, not just here, but under international law. Oh well, never mind.🙄 | |||
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"I do enjoy seeing the Union Jack flying from one or more of the three flagpoles at the Olympics. " Absolutely……!👍 👍 | |||
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"I do my patriotic duty by reporting any flags to the local council, and getting them removed. The St George's ones are racist in intent. 😆 I bet the receptionist was thinking, who’s this fuckin tit?? " Thanks for the abusive comment. Perhaps you need to research The Highways Act. | |||
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"If you don’t understand the true symbolic nature of the flags going up, then you’re walking blindly into the darkness. The flags are there to do the opposite of unite. They are decisive and their presence is intend to intimidate. " Very near where I live, no more than 5 miles away, the local authority constructed 500 portakabins to house Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war. The local media have reported regularly their gratefulness and guess what? These people, not all but a significant number, proudly display the Welsh flag. Your theory doesn’t quite stack up. Flags do unite. Btw, the 500 are almost exclusively women, elderly & children. | |||
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" These people, not all but a significant number, proudly display the Welsh flag. " Clue: WELSH flag. | |||
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"There was a similar topic this morning; something along the lines of Racist Lamp Posts or something…… It’s disappeared now, but having read the comments some posted - 1 person in particular - there are some strange, weird, bitter & twisted people on here that are in need of a reality check. " Some old dogs just can't pass a lamp-post without pissing on it ... Very primitive scent marking habits die hard. | |||
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"I do my patriotic duty by reporting any flags to the local council, and getting them removed. The St George's ones are racist in intent. 😆 I bet the receptionist was thinking, who’s this fuckin tit?? Thanks for the abusive comment. Perhaps you need to research The Highways Act." I guess you also report flyers of missing feline Tiddles too being such an upstanding citizen? Or other paraphernalia? Thought not. And you made the bizarre statement that St Gs flags are “racist in intent.” The Highways Act states no such thing, that was the point of reply. | |||
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" These people, not all but a significant number, proudly display the Welsh flag. Clue: WELSH flag." So bloody what?? Are there not racists & nationalists in Wales? You’re looking for offence & with a curiously odd ideology on behalf of some unknown group/s who probably haven’t even mentioned a concern whatsoever. | |||
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