JustOne
Ryder Cup Winner
I know that feeling also.... so I'll not shoot my mouth off, don't want to upset any narrow minded Sco.... erm, people.
Proud to be British...what does this mean?
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I know that feeling also.... so I'll not shoot my mouth off, don't want to upset any narrow minded Sco.... erm, people.
Farneyman
Tour Winner
Last time I looked the British isles were made up of 2 islands.
Proud an Irishman as the next. Loved the Jobbilee celebrations as I got an extra day off work... Whens the next one due lol
JustOne
Ryder Cup Winner
Try telling that to the people on the Isle of White... Isle of Man, Shetlands blah blah blah
of course we could be juvenile in our discussions and split hairs all day.......
was my post too complex or just not accurate enough?
Pah!
Farneyman
Tour Winner
Try telling that to the people on the Isle of White... Isle of Man, Shetlands blah blah blah
of course we could be juvenile in our discussions and split hairs all day.......
was my post too complex or just not accurate enough?
Your avatar tells me enough of how you think and I don't agree with you. Simples.
Over and out...
JustOne
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wrighty1874
Journeyman Pro
I wonder if it's because they top the heart disease league, or their sense of humour!!!
munro007
Tour Rookie
British by birth and Scottish by the grace of god
I couldn't have put it better Valentino. :thup:
drawboy
Tour Winner
I've read all the posts so far, what a load of rhubarb, we live together, there have been wrongs on all sides in history, but it is history. We are the envy of the rest of the world, regardless of what we think should happen we do all live together and will continue to do so. anything else is hypothetical. English,Scottish,Welsh & Irish all live in each others countries in peace and should continue to do so. Me I'm English, proud of all of our achievements in bringing so much good to the rest of the world, long may it continue. I'd rather argue over Are you a dog or cat person? we'll get more sense.
JustOne
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MegaSteve
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Scadge
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I am proud to be British. Each of the countries of the British Isles have a unique identity and culture but even the fierce rivalry between us, thankfully mostly confined to sports these days, tends to bond us together rather than separate us.
The history and pagentry that British people can point to is the envy of the world and we can point to the pursuit of a liberal democracy, aspirational meritocracy, the welfare state and art and literature, sport and leisure which I believe set the modern standard.
As for domestic rivalry of course I want England to beat Scotland, Wales and Ireland but I think we would all be poorer for greater independence and I don't mean in the economic/financial sense. So, I'll be shouting for every British athlete at the Olympics (not because if they're British only if they win, but because win, lose, draw they are British and should enjoy my unequivocal support in what I hope is the icing on a very British summer cake).
The history and pagentry that British people can point to is the envy of the world and we can point to the pursuit of a liberal democracy, aspirational meritocracy, the welfare state and art and literature, sport and leisure which I believe set the modern standard.
As for domestic rivalry of course I want England to beat Scotland, Wales and Ireland but I think we would all be poorer for greater independence and I don't mean in the economic/financial sense. So, I'll be shouting for every British athlete at the Olympics (not because if they're British only if they win, but because win, lose, draw they are British and should enjoy my unequivocal support in what I hope is the icing on a very British summer cake).
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Agree with much of that.
Except when we get beat in an event, can we revert (like normal) to calling them Scottish, Welsh etc.
bigslice
Tour Winner
Agree with much of that.
Except when we get beat in an event, can we revert (like normal) to calling them Scottish, Welsh etc.
or english:ears:
DappaDonDave
Journeyman Pro
How can be be proud when the Syrian government and going round killing villages including women and children, and all we are doing is saying, that's not very nice is it!
Why was libya so quickly read the riot act but Syria...nope. Just continue.
One guy kills and eats his mate and it's a world police hunt. One man (and his army) kill hundreds/thousands and what happens?
Why was libya so quickly read the riot act but Syria...nope. Just continue.
One guy kills and eats his mate and it's a world police hunt. One man (and his army) kill hundreds/thousands and what happens?
chrisd
Major Champion
I find that a strange argument. I am proud to be English and loathe what is going on in Syria (and other places) but we are not the World Policemen and cannot stomp into every country that abuse human rights and "put it right" . At least we are at the forefront of highlighting this and, unlike Russia and China, dont pretend that it's just local terrorists causing trouble.
I am proud that I live in England with a hugely more free lifestyle than most other countries afford their own residents and what happens in Syria, Russia, Burma, etc etc won't change that
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Oh, so you all do that as well. Don't blame you.
Hope your keeping well fella, any new PB's since you beat us the other week? I've put that card into to your h/cap sec!!!
DappaDonDave
Journeyman Pro
So you're telling me team America doesn't really exist?
Libya has oil, Syria doesn't.
That said, if you want the gun boat to go in are you willing to lead the charge?
DappaDonDave
Journeyman Pro
Hell yeah, ou should see my call of duty kill/death ratio. If I had to capture a flag...they'd stand no chance
CliveW
Tour Winner
Incorrect. Oil and Petrolium are two of it's main exports. Although nothing like that of Lybia, it exports to China and Russia. Say no more.
