Massacre at French Magazine Office - in Centre of Paris

[Foxholer]

AND!

Making a reply that only points out a spelling mistake adds nothing to the discussion; other than silly point scoring.

I'll clarify it then as I don't seem to have got the point across. No 'point scoring' involved.

It (slightly more than a simple spelling mistake) demonstrates - to me - that you have little or no appreciation of the actual culture.

Whether it's xenephobia or simply lack of opportunity - apart from the stereotypes of corner shops and 'Indian' restaurants - is beside the point.

 

[SocketRocket]

I'll clarify it then as I don't seem to have got the point across. No 'point scoring' involved.

It (slightly more than a simple spelling mistake) demonstrates - to me - that you have little or no appreciation of the actual culture.

Whether it's xenephobia or simply lack of opportunity - apart from the stereotypes of corner shops and 'Indian' restaurants - is beside the point.

I see, because I made a spelling mistake I have 'little or no appreciation of the actual culture' Also, where have I made any xenophobic reference to 'Stereotypes, corner shops, Indian restaurants? You do say some odd things at times.

 

[Foxholer]

I see, because I made a spelling mistake I have 'little or no appreciation of the actual culture' Also, where have I made any xenophobic reference to 'Stereotypes, corner shops, Indian restaurants? You do say some odd things at times.

You have completely misread my post! Try reading it again!

Here's an article from one of your 'near neighbours' that's well worth reading imo https://ruachmin.wordpress.com/

On that note...I'm out!

 

[SocketRocket]

You have completely misread my post! Try reading it again!

Here's an article from one of your 'near neighbours' that's well worth reading imo https://ruachmin.wordpress.com/

On that note...I'm out!

You do say some odd things at times and that post is a blinder!

 

[Old Skier]

Don't you just love it

 

[Fish]

Don't you just love it

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Don't even go there, so much blood on his hands.

 

[c1973]

Don't you just love it

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He's got to be kidding. Seriously!

Short memory or selective memory? How many innocents died on his say so I wonder?

 

[Rumpokid]

Fair play to France..Great unity at this time..:clap:

 

[Old Skier]

Fair play to France..Great unity at this time..:clap:

Shame our political class used it as a point scoring exercise.

 

[JCW]

more to come out of woodwork

 

[CheltenhamHacker]

Shame our political class used it as a point scoring exercise.

I missed this, I only saw Farage using it to talk politics (who doesn't count as the political class, as he has none). What did the rest of them say/do?

 

[Old Skier]

I missed this, I only saw Farage using it to talk politics (who doesn't count as the political class, as he has none). What did the rest of them say/do?

Cameron could have marched with his own at Trafalgar Sq as IMHO he didn't need to be there at a cost which would have exceeded £100,000 I suspect and then Milliband decided he needed to go as will and I bet that wasn't at private expense.

 

[Hacker Khan]

Cameron could have marched with his own at Trafalgar Sq as IMHO he didn't need to be there at a cost which would have exceeded £100,000 I suspect and then Milliband decided he needed to go as will and I bet that wasn't at private expense.

Or he could have just been displaying unity with France and other national leaders who were all there. And his non appearance would have looked very strange indeed. I'm no Tory believe you me, but this just seems like petty political point scoring backup up with some random costs plucked out of nowhere. And in times like this, bearing in mind what happened in France it is not really needed IMHO.

 

[Old Skier]

Or he could have just been displaying unity with France and other national leaders who were all there. And his non appearance would have looked very strange indeed. I'm no Tory believe you me, but this just seems like petty political point scoring backup up with some random costs plucked out of nowhere. And in times like this, bearing in mind what happened in France it is not really needed IMHO.

Not sure we saw all world leaders there and I think I said (IMHO) he would have been better served supporting his own, not he shouldn't have gone. The figures are indeed random however a private jet of the Queens Flt, the security and staf required to get it there and back doesn't come cheap.

My main point was more on the "He's going so I'm going" ego trip of a "non world leader" and my doubts as to it being at private expense.

 

[Fish]

Not sure we saw all world leaders there and I think I said (IMHO) he would have been better served supporting his own, not he shouldn't have gone. The figures are indeed random however a private jet of the Queens Flt, the security and staf required to get it there and back doesn't come cheap.

My main point was more on the "He's going so I'm going" ego trip of a "non world leader" and my doubts as to it being at private expense.

I also think there is a huge difference between European leaders showing and sharing their support and world leaders, for me, European leaders would be expected to be in attendance, I think your just using this to have a go and knock Cameron personally.

 

[Old Skier]

I also think there is a huge difference between European leaders showing and sharing their support and world leaders, for me, European leaders would be expected to be in attendance, I think your just using this to have a go and knock Cameron personally.

I think I'm knocking Milliband more than Cameron.

 

[SocketRocket]

I watched the French funeral ceremony for the killed Policemen today. We can put on a good ceremonial but the French celebrated these poor people in a suitable dignified manner IMO. I must say La Marseillaise is a great anthem.

 

[Foxholer]

I think I'm knocking Milliband more than Cameron.

That was what I figured too!

I think there was an extra element with Miliband though with his Jewish connection - the kosher supermarket connection.

Obama did recognise that US should have sent a 'high ranking' Official to the Unity March. Quite reasonable that he wasn't present imo.

 

[Foxholer]

I watched the French funeral ceremony for the killed Policemen today. We can put on a good ceremonial but the French celebrated these poor people in a suitable dignified manner IMO. I must say La Marseillaise is a great anthem.

Different cultures react in different ways. France is rather more overtly ceremonial than UK's somewhat subdued and predictable ceremony imo.

Certainly a powerful anthem, though Tchaikovsky produced a good response to subsequent imperialism! And dare I mention how easily the French capitulated in WW1 and 2?

Plenty of powerful/evocative English compositions/composers too - Williams, Holst, Elgar, Britten to name a few. It's surprising (or maybe not) the effect music can have at certain times. Imagine the sort that might have been played during the final stages and playoffs of SA Open and Tournament of Champions!

But a digression!

Je Suis Charlie!

 

[SocketRocket]

Different cultures react in different ways. France is rather more overtly ceremonial than UK's somewhat subdued and predictable ceremony imo.

Certainly a powerful anthem, though Tchaikovsky produced a good response to subsequent imperialism! And dare I mention how easily the French capitulated in WW1 and 2?

Plenty of powerful/evocative English compositions/composers too - Williams, Holst, Elgar, Britten to name a few. It's surprising (or maybe not) the effect music can have at certain times. Imagine the sort that might have been played during the final stages and playoffs of SA Open and Tournament of Champions!

But a digression!

Je Suis Charlie!

Elgar's Nimrod was very suitable at the cenotaph in November.

Nous Sommes Charlie!