Bloomogganners Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Always thought WATP went back to when the press used to refer to the Irish as sub human, non people, hence WATP. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotbawmad Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Did you ever stop to ask what "We are the people" actually means or what, if you are the people, that makes everybody else? It means WATP 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain kirk Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Always thought WATP went back to when the press used to refer to the Irish as sub human, non people, hence WATP. http://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Who_are_the_people.html?id=JY9nAAAAMAAJ&redir_esc=y 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint john Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) Can anyone explain the benifits to Rangers of the removal of Malcolm Murray & Philip Cartmell and thier replacement by James Easdale and Chris Morgan on the Rangers board. Sorry I seem to have stumbled on the bigot thread. Where can I post on the BRALT thread? Edited May 18, 2013 by saint john 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Don Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Can anyone explain the benifits to Rangers of the removal of Malcolm Murray & Philip Cartmell and thier replacement by James Easdale and Chris Morgan on the Rangers board. Those who can best help you with that one, appear not to be on-line. It's not necessarily the case that there has to be any benefit to the club. It may just be that some major investors, believe their investment, merits a place on the board. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint john Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Those who can best help you with that one, appear not to be on-line. It's not necessarily the case that there has to be any benefit to the club. It may just be that some major investors, believe their investment, merits a place on the board. Have no thoughts one way or other on Rangers current situation but would be very concerned with the removal of someone of the calibre of Malcolm Murray from the board. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotbawmad Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) Can anyone explain the benifits to Rangers of the removal of Malcolm Murray & Philip Cartmell and thier replacement by James Easdale and Chris Morgan on the Rangers board. Sorry I seem to have stumbled on the bigot thread. Where can I post on the BRALT thread? The user "IAMRANGERS" on RM (who we now know was Imran Ahmed) might shed some light on it. Sadly I don't have an account to search that user. but I know he accused MM, WS and AM of effectively running the club into the ground. Edited May 18, 2013 by Fotbawmad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint john Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 The user "IAMRANGERS" on RM (who we now know was Imran Ahmed) might shed some light on it. Sadly I don't have an account to search that user. but I know he accused MM, WS and AM of effectively running the club into the ground. Would prefer a more objective view. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendarroch Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Did you ever stop to ask what "We are the people" actually means or what, if you are the people, that makes everybody else? I can't wait to hear this - do tell us what it actually means. Please. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kill Jester Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Did you ever stop to ask what "We are the people" actually means or what, if you are the people, that makes everybody else? I can't wait to hear this - do tell us what it actually means. Please. I think the point is more that there doesn't seem to be a clear consensus on what "we are the people" actually means. Is it rejoicing in being the "establishment"? A get it up you to Celtic as they are "outsiders"? Is it to do with being the most populous support? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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youngsy Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 It was absolutely sickening that a vermin berstard like Smith was allowed anywhere near a decent human being. It stuck in the craw then. Would you like to explain that to us all especially as Tommy Burns held Walter Smith in the highest regard both as a friend and a football manager. So come on let's hear it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint john Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Nope I really did'nt think this was the bigot thread but there you go. Have to find somewhere else. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingrodent Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 (edited) I can't wait to hear this - do tell us what it actually means. Please. It means you're God's chosen people, thus, The People. I'm a convinced atheist, so I find all of this shit hilarious. Nonetheless, it's true - Protestantism has a big stick up its arse about being the successors of the Covenant between God and the Jews. I'm doing some serious violence to the theology here, but this should help simplify matters.... You've seen Raiders of the Lost Ark? The Ark is the vessel of the pact between God and the Jewish people, containing the proof of their Chosen status. Chosen of God, privileged People. In Christian dogma, the Jews betrayed God by denying Jesus. And so, Christians are now the Chosen People - when the Reformation happened, it was the Protestants who got the big stick up the arse about inheriting the Jewish people's chosen status. This is why the Americans felt they had a "manifest destiny" to conquer the entirety of what is now the USA, amongst other weird side-effects. Skip two thousand years of ludicrous religious war and genocide, and you've got fifty thousand fuds shouting "We Are The People". I doubt they're aware of the theological background, since they're 95% bawbags and morons. Nonetheless, they're declaring that they "are The People" because the rest of us are not "The People". Let's note that there are a large bunch of people who just happen to live in close relation who really, really are not "The People". Those folk tend to be Catholic, in an amazingly unlucky coincidence that just happens to coincide with three hundred years of joyful triumphalism. It's an expression of dingbat religious supremacy. If you have a reason to doubt this that goes beyond "All you Celtic supporters are offended by everything" or some similar cant, knock yourselves out, or post one of those "You Seem Upset" Gifs. Edited May 19, 2013 by flyingrodent 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No8. Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Only 95%? I knew you were one of those liberal left moderates. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingrodent Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Only 95%? I knew you were one of those liberal left moderates. Who are you calling a moderate? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beermonkey Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 (edited) Any chance you take this shite and discuss it on here. http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/ And leave the rest of us to discuss/laugh at sevco and their problems. Many thanks. Edited May 19, 2013 by beermonkey 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain kirk Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Did you ever stop to ask what "We are the people" actually means or what, if you are the people, that makes everybody else? I can't wait to hear this - do tell us what it actually means. Please. I think the point is more that there doesn't seem to be a clear consensus on what "we are the people" actually means. Is it rejoicing in being the "establishment"? A get it up you to Celtic as they are "outsiders"? Is it to do with being the most populous support? WHO ARE‘THE PEOPLE’?We are the people is a popular loyalist slogan in Northern Ireland — a clear and unequivocal statement of loyalty, identity and devotion to and from Ireland’s Protestants. The contributors to this collection, many of whom are members of Northern Ireland’s Protestant community, examine the meaning behind this legend of unity and unwavering devotion.Who are ‘the People’? reflects more than a simplified analysis which accepts the criticism of, or devotion to, the Protestant community. It critiques the many issues and concerns which face a heterogeneous community whose lifestyle, politics and cultural affiliation are both reproduced and modified. In their broad analysis, the authors explore ‘new’ Unionism, gender issues, Protestant fundamentalism, working-class identity, and socio-cultural change. Who are ‘the People’? broadens the debate on Northern Ireland and enables an effective challenge to the sectarian asperity that condemns this society to cultural and political opposition.Peter Shirlow teaches Geography at Queen’s University, Belfast and has written widely on the political economy of Ireland and is the author ofDevelopment Ireland (Pluto Press 1995). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beermonkey Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I think it means we are the worlds best supporters, . How wrong can 10 words be? Is that a new world record? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelegendthatis Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I think the point is more that there doesn't seem to be a clear consensus on what "we are the people" actually means. Is it rejoicing in being the "establishment"? A get it up you to Celtic as they are "outsiders"? Is it to do with being the most populous support? I always assumed it was the modern version of the Protestant Ascendancy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestant_Ascendancy A time when Cathollcs weren't allowed to own horses or guns, vote, have a seat in Parliament etc. Think (not sure) they weren't allowed to own property. So the Protestant Ascendancy could look down at them as second class citizens. Which was also built into the laws of the land. That is how I see today's 'we are the people' statement. So way beyond just being good supporters. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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