Peppino Impastato Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 10 minutes ago, The DA said: So, what is the purpose of the Orange Order that is still relevant today? I believe it was originally founded to 'maintain the Protestant Ascendancy'. In this secular day and age, that is obviously outdated - but what now? Allows bigots to feel self righteous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The DA Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, Peppino Impastato said: Allows bigots to feel self righteous. Cheers, PI, but I'd like the Kid to respond to the original question. I'm genuinely curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 14 minutes ago, The DA said: So, what is the purpose of the Orange Order that is still relevant today? I believe it was originally founded to 'maintain the Protestant Ascendancy'. In this secular day and age, that is obviously outdated - but what now? It's a nice wee pressure valve that stops (most of them) getting into the real hard right fash stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppino Impastato Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 1 minute ago, invergowrie arab said: It's a nice wee pressure valve that stops (most of them) getting into the real hard right fash stuff. Maybe in days gone by, the old firm game too. Now society has moved on and these institutions are just regressive and damaging. Scotland would be better if all three didn't exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 The Orange Order had its heyday in the late 19th century when Irish Home Rule gathered pace. Saying it belongs in the 17th century gives it more legitimacy than it deserves. It had its standing firmly entrenched in opposing Irish Catholics getting too uppity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppino Impastato Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 12 minutes ago, NotThePars said: The Orange Order had its heyday in the late 19th century when Irish Home Rule gathered pace. Saying it belongs in the 17th century gives it more legitimacy than it deserves. It had its standing firmly entrenched in opposing Irish Catholics getting too uppity. Well it certainly has no place in the 21st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 No problem at all with a Final Solution for these c***s. Clean up the Scottish gene pool and probably knock the national average IQ up 30 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 This thread is P&B tap in heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 So, what is the purpose of the Orange Order that is still relevant today? I believe it was originally founded to 'maintain the Protestant Ascendancy'. In this secular day and age, that is obviously outdated - but what now? It's purpose is to get it right up those pesky papes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereismillar Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 On 03/02/2018 at 15:40, LongTimeLurker said: If the European Convention on Human Rights ceased to be part of Scots Law post-Brexit going after them legisaltively would be a lot easier than it is at the moment Oh the irony ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_K_97 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Every time I see that video I cringe endlessly at the drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madwullie Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 On 03/02/2018 at 18:03, LongTimeLurker said: There used to be. Not sure whether it's still on display. It got vandalised at one point by a nutter from Glasgow called Alexander Radcliffe (?), who didn't understand that it was being used as a relatively high brow wind up of Nationalist politicians by the Ulster Unionist Party. Ah the craic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OP Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeWereThePeople Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Lot of people upset over a fairly benign organisation. Aside from holding up traffic occasionally, they don't really affect anyones life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moomintroll Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 £1690 surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 12 minutes ago, Moomintroll said: £1690 surely? That was the original price, but it was sashed to £999.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Also what's with the stupid wee gloves? When it’s not marching season they referee the snooker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinabear Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 They have as much right to march as the seemingly never ending lunatic nationalists that pollute Scotland's streets all too regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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