Well in my opinion, and it is just my opinion, any credibility that the protesters against the flying of the Union Flag ever did have was lost as soon as they started using an argument like, "flying the Union Jack is a very old fashioned and unpopular concept in modern day Wales," while the Welsh dragon was a "modern, inclusive and forward-looking symbol which represents Wales and its role in the 21st Century". I mean, how can the Union Flag be old fasioned and the welsh flag not? The welsh flag has a picture of a mythical animal on it for a start. The welsh flag may be the flag that represents the principality of wales, but the Union Flag represents the United Kingdom of which the principality of wales is a part and as such should if anything take priority over the welsh flag. As for the rubbish about it being on their land but the public should decide what flags a flown, it looks like typical case of local government changing the 'rules' in order to get what they want. If it was me I would comply with the council request to move the flagpoles to the front of the hotel and then only fly the Union Flag. But then, that's just me.
Ah yes, North Wales. This is perfectly normal. You visit and they clock your English Accent.... forget it. They instantly revert to speaking Welsh, feign ignorance of the English language, are downright rude to you, and that is only if they deign to ackowledge your existence. To be honest folks, I prefered that EU map where they forgot to put on Wales. They are generally ignorant and downright nasty to anyone who isn't from Wales. This is just normal behaviour. You don't like being part of the UK? Fine, bugger off and see how far you get without our taxes subsidising you. Sick of them. And this is from someone who applied to a Wlesh uni when I was 18, got in, then received all of my very important paperwork in Welsh, despite stating quite clearly on my application I couldn't speak the language. it was then all sent off to County Hall in Chester for translation by native Welsh speakers, who came back and very apologetically explained they couldn't read it as it was in a form of Welsh from South Wales, and they didn't know it. That bit was moderated. O *Waits to be moderated*
while the Welsh dragon was a "modern, inclusive and forward-looking symbol which represents Wales and its role in the 21st Century". Unless you're English. It wasn't even the Cross of St George was it? That'd pee them off. Wales is a lovely place that I have happy childhood memories of. But this is just stupid. As VP says, can't remove the castles can they? This is my favourite. Stayed in the cottage far left just above the bush, nearly every summer from 1972(?) to early 80s. PS My nan was Welsh.
This sounds funny to my homogenous ears. "We" over here re-conquered the last bit of foreign occupied Algarve some 650 years ago but took the care of assimilating the locals and chopping of the heads of those who had other ideas. No troubles since then, no second flags, no paperwork in Arabic for any universities (well, no universities too, bugger ).
Xmas Ban! Firms Scared Of Tinsel Xmas Ban! Firms Scared Of Tinsel - Yahoo! News UK "Nearly three-quarters of British firms are banning Christmas decorations in the workplace for fear of being sued, research has shown. A new survey found most bosses are scared to put up festive tinsel and Christmas trees because they might offend non-Christian workers. Law firm Peninsula said the workplace was becoming caught up in the "wave" of political correctness. "Christmas trees and decorations may well be a thing of the past in many workplaces this Christmas as political correctness culture has spread to the workplace," managing director Peter Done said..." :mad111: "Iiiiiiii Farrrrrrt in your general direction!"
Political correctness now gone made. Appeasement in Australia. Banning things as it might offend the Muslims! Banning ham sandwiches at one local council Banning the giving of christmas gifts at a creche Moving the manger / nativity display from the front to the back of the hall Banning of christmas carols at some kindergartens Banning Father Christmas visit at a kindergarten It is not the muslims demanding it, it is the Aussies creating political correctness as they think it should be! THIS HAS GONE BEYOND A JOKE!
As an atheist, I'm all for banning ALL religious symbols, and activities. Dawkins for President / Prime Minister!!!!!
:mad111: "Iiiiiiii Farrrrrrt in your general direction!" Well Your Mother was a Hamster & Your father smelt of Elderberries. :frflag[1]:
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=600 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=190 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=24></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD vAlign=top align=left><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=news-head align=left> <SMALL></SMALL></TD></TR><TR><TD height=13></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="80%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=bottom><BIG>Mince pies to undergo risk assesment</BIG></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>A village Christmas party could be banned unless locals carry out a risk assessment - on mince pies. Council bosses in Embsay, North Yorkshire, ordered that posters are put up warning revellers the pies contain nuts and suet pastry. Local resident Steve Dobson wanted to organise a free party for locals with a fireworks display, mince pies, mulled wine and a Santa's grotto. The mince pies are being baked and given free by the Embsay and East by Women's Institute, reports the Mirror. Steve said: "It is bureaucracy gone mad. I got a letter from the council saying we had to carry out a risk assessment of everything involved in the event. When I asked if that included the mince pies I was told it was." Craven Council's director of community services, Jonathan Kerr, said: "We support these community events and we try to help local communities organise them and make sure they are as safe as possible." <!-- Story filed: 08:32 Monday 4th December 2006 --></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=600 summary="Ananova sections" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD align=left><SMALL>Home - News</SMALL></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
At least the Council of Christian and Muslim Leaders is fighting back. They've sent out joint letters to all councils in the country demanding that Christmas celebrations be returned to the forefront of the community again. Bloody right on Lefties.
It is not the muslims demanding it, it is the Aussies creating political correctness as they think it should be! THIS HAS GONE BEYOND A JOKE! Seems the same in your neck of the woods!
This is what is so daft. It is not the other Faiths complaining, it is the percieved insult from some right-tw@ s in the indigenous population. A sorry, sorry situation.
Banning ham sandwiches at one local council That's frigging stupid, everyone knows ham sandwiches are alright if they're kosher.
A lethal cricket ball? Cricket fan is caught with 'lethal' ball - Britain - Times Online Give me a break (leg)!
“What if the ball was dropped and hit an old lady further down the escalator? Big what if. Go chase some real criminals.
