jagfox Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/commentators/fisk/robert-fisk-do-those-who-flaunt-the-poppy-on-their-lapels-know-that-they-mock-the-war-dead-6257416.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 James McLean is going to score tonight, isn’t he? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 John McLean >>>> James McLean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chomp my root Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 31 minutes ago, jagfox99 said: http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/commentators/fisk/robert-fisk-do-those-who-flaunt-the-poppy-on-their-lapels-know-that-they-mock-the-war-dead-6257416.html You can't argue with one guy's logic 'who was there' but others might see it differently, that piece just seems agenda driven to me, I enjoyed it and the dad's back story, certainly you couldn't tell him he was 'wrong' as it was how he felt, others might see it from another perspective though. There's no doubt (in my mind anyway) that the whole poppy thing has grown arms and legs and there does seem to be a smug element to it, saying that, its the same for other charities, we live in a culture where we need to show how much we care about things, this is just one vulgar aspect of it, it does sadden me that as a charity, its one that seems to take a lot of kickings about it though. Although an ex serviceman, and its a cause I have some sympathy with, if I could only give to one charity it wouldn't be any Armed Forces charity, but its a bit crass to give a charity pelters because its become politicised through no fault of its own (although I'm sure they enjoy the coverage by the media bandwagon jumpers). Give or don't give, go to a remembrance or don't, I don't bother my arse about Pudsey Bear, at the end of the day its just another charidee and there are gazillions of them, it will all be over tomorrow, at least for another year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 There's no doubt (in my mind anyway) that the whole poppy thing has grown arms and legs The Genetically Modified plant breeding thing has gone too far IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chomp my root Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 1 minute ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: The Genetically Modified plant breeding thing has gone too far IMO Biological warfare gone maaaaaaddddd. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFAANW Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 That Machine gun on the Elephant looks cool as f**k. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 At primary school in the lead up to Armistice we went to an old folks home with some WW1 veterans to sing them songs and listen to their stories. After half a song a few of them were telling us to piss off and asking the nurses when we were going away. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resk Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 After half a song a few of them were telling us to piss off TBF starting off your set with Deutschland Uber Alles was probably the wrong choice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booker-T Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 1 hour ago, jagfox99 said: http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/commentators/fisk/robert-fisk-do-those-who-flaunt-the-poppy-on-their-lapels-know-that-they-mock-the-war-dead-6257416.html I nearly cried reading that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 The 2 minute's silence was observed impeccably by everyone in Tesco today. Everyone, that is, except me - who didn't realise it was on and broke the solemn silence by requesting "Two lucky dips for tonight please". Oh, and the old guy behind me who, after about a minute of silence, blurted out "ARE THE COMPUTERS DOWN HEN?" Last year In Edinburgh airport before flying to London for the football we got a laugh. Everyone was sitting for the silence, one guy who’d been in the toilet came round...“Where’s the fucking party boys....aww f**k sorry” Must admit I was chuckling away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 The 2 minute's silence was observed impeccably by everyone in Tesco today. Everyone, that is, except me - who didn't realise it was on and broke the solemn silence by requesting "Two lucky dips for tonight please". Oh, and the old guy behind me who, after about a minute of silence, blurted out "ARE THE COMPUTERS DOWN HEN?" Last year In Edinburgh airport before flying to London for the football we got a laugh. Everyone was sitting for the silence, one guy who’d been in the toilet came round...“Where’s the fucking party boys....aww f**k sorry” Must admit I was chuckling away 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 11 minutes ago, mizfit said: Last year In Edinburgh airport before flying to London for the football we got a laugh. Everyone was sitting for the silence, one guy who’d been in the toilet came round... “Where’s the fucking party boys....aww f**k sorry” Must admit I was chuckling away 9 minutes ago, mizfit said: Last year In Edinburgh airport before flying to London for the football we got a laugh. Everyone was sitting for the silence, one guy who’d been in the toilet came round... “Where’s the fucking party boys....aww f**k sorry” Must admit I was chuckling away Doing it once would've been embarrassing enough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said: Doing it once would've been embarrassing enough. Remembering two World Wars, IMO... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 1 hour ago, chomp my root said: You can't argue with one guy's logic 'who was there' but others might see it differently, that piece just seems agenda driven to me, I enjoyed it and the dad's back story, certainly you couldn't tell him he was 'wrong' as it was how he felt, others might see it from another perspective though. There's no doubt (in my mind anyway) that the whole poppy thing has grown arms and legs and there does seem to be a smug element to it, saying that, its the same for other charities, we live in a culture where we need to show how much we care about things, this is just one vulgar aspect of it, it does sadden me that as a charity, its one that seems to take a lot of kickings about it though. Although an ex serviceman, and its a cause I have some sympathy with, if I could only give to one charity it wouldn't be any Armed Forces charity, but its a bit crass to give a charity pelters because its become politicised through no fault of its own (although I'm sure they enjoy the coverage by the media bandwagon jumpers). Give or don't give, go to a remembrance or don't, I don't bother my arse about Pudsey Bear, at the end of the day its just another charidee and there are gazillions of them, it will all be over tomorrow, at least for another year nine months. FTFY 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 So while all you c***s are furiously trying to not forget, Aw c**t here gets shit faced by mid morning. Literally true in some cases, train at half ten had some absolute steam boats. And it's all in fancy dress.Reminds me for no reason of this Family Guy moment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 1 hour ago, resk said: TBF starting off your set with Deutschland Uber Alles was probably the wrong choice. And my SS uniform probably put a few of them on edge. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 3 hours ago, Cerberus said: A machine gun on an elephant is bad ass tbf. The only thing the donkey will safe from is a fart, probably. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/girlfriend-missing-raf-man-corrie-11506453 Lest we forget those who fell asleep in bins when they were steaming. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 5 hours ago, Shandon Par said: At primary school in the lead up to Armistice we went to an old folks home with some WW1 veterans to sing them songs and listen to their stories. After half a song a few of them were telling us to piss off and asking the nurses when we were going away. Imagine surviving WW1, only to end up with a bunch of singing weans to look forward to as your big treat for the year. Surely coke & hookers would have been a more appropriate display of gratitude. Poor old b*****ds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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