Scotland Debate

[SocketRocket]

You know, you can't just type up some utter tripe and tell people not to respond. Nothing bigoted about not supporting England at football, nothing at all.

But it can be! It's the context in which it's framed that makes a difference. 'Not supporting' is quite ok, it's a matter of choice. Not supporting only because it's 'The English' is a different matter, thats more a case of racial hatred to which I am sure you do not subscribe?

 

[CMAC]

You know, you can't just type up some utter tripe and tell people not to respond. Nothing bigoted about not supporting England at football, nothing at all.

whats utter tripe about supporting England at the world cup? I asked the bigots and myopic minded need not reply- seems they didnt take notice

 

[CMAC]

But it can be! It's the context in which it's framed that makes a difference. 'Not supporting' is quite ok, it's a matter of choice. Not supporting only because it's 'The English' is a different matter, thats more a case of racial hatred to which I am sure you do not subscribe?

well said!
fairwaydodger has made it quite clear in other posts she is against the England team just because its England, pathetic! (really could do with a shakes head smiley)

 

[CMAC]

takes one to know one, I suppose.

I hope England getting heartily pumped in every sporting activity they play, in particular football and rugby...my English dad tells me when Scotland are good enough to qualify for any kind of international tournament he'll wish the same fate on Scotland...its called rivalry.

surprised at this post, I never took you for this blinkered view but thanks for clearing that up.

For the avoidance of doubt I am not bigoted or myopic so I'd thank you for not casting this wrong assertion.

 

[FairwayDodger]

whats utter tripe about supporting England at the world cup? I asked the bigots and myopic minded need not reply- seems they didnt take notice

What's tripe is your assertion that any British person who isn't supporting England is a bigot.

And, as I said, don't write a pile of horse manure and tell people not to reply, that's not how it works. If you post something moronic you can expect to be called on it. And you have been!

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Was it the last world cup when we Scots could say that we were supporting Scotland in the world Cup Finals.


I think it was a lad called Scotland who was playing for Falkirk [or maybe St Johnstone] and T&T.

 

[Adi2Dassler]

surprised at this post, I never took you for this blinkered view but thanks for clearing that up.

For the avoidance of doubt I am not bigoted or myopic so I'd thank you for not casting this wrong assertion.

I'm not sure anyone can make that kind of assertion about themselves, it's how others view them, I think?

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Was it the last world cup when we Scots could say that we were supporting Scotland in the world Cup Finals.


I think it was a lad called Scotland who was playing for Falkirk [or maybe St Johnstone] and T&T.

Played for Saints - and currently for Accies

I will support England as my wife is English and children consider themselves as being English. And wife and son are dead keen England supporters and why would I want them to be miserable with England performances and getting knocked out? So I put away in the cupboard all my historical pleasure at wanting England to be rubbish and get beat by all and sundry - because I have found that actually family is more important than what I might feel about the England footie team.

And so all the way to the final and at that point I have to decide whether I can face the hysterical reaction of all and the media of England winning - and hearing about it for the rest of my life. But hey - there are many things in life more important than football and any historical prejudices I might have held. And so I will probably want England to win - but I can't be sure. Tell you in about 4 weeks time.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

What's tripe is your assertion that any British person who isn't supporting England is a bigot.

And, as I said, don't write a pile of horse manure and tell people not to reply, that's not how it works. If you post something moronic you can expect to be called on it. And you have been!

What am I then - an Englishman not supporting England ?! Can I still be a bigot ?

 

[FairwayDodger]

What am I then - an Englishman not supporting England ?! Can I still be a bigot ?

You're picking a fight with the wrong person here, Phil. I'm not calling anyone a bigot.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

You're picking a fight with the wrong person here, Phil. I'm not calling anyone a bigot.

Sorry I wasn't "countering" your post as such - was just adding to highlight your point about tripe being posted :thup:

 

[One Planer]

I've tidied some of the bickering on this thread.

Please keep to on track ........ And civil

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

..and back to the Scotland debate. So YES - Jason Scotland did a good job for Saints whilst he was there...

 

[CMAC]

What's tripe is your assertion that any British person who isn't supporting England is a bigot.

And, as I said, don't write a pile of horse manure and tell people not to reply, that's not how it works. If you post something moronic you can expect to be called on it. And you have been!

I didnt say that, you made a HUGE leap there, now THAT is a moronic and idiotic thing to do- called back- your turn!

 

[FairwayDodger]

I didnt say that, you made a HUGE leap there, now THAT is a moronic and idiotic thing to do- called back- your turn!

Hmm.... it was the definite implication of your post.

I think I'll just go with the tried and tested riposte....... grow up!

 

[CMAC]

Hmm.... it was the definite implication of your post.

I think I'll just go with the tried and tested riposte....... grow up!

boobies!

 

[PhilTheFragger]

About to dish out some points unless certain people here grow up and stop bickering
Final warning

 

[IanG]

Yeah, another poll on the same site has 100% support for terry butcher staying on as Hibs manager.

Now gone, according to the beeb ...

 

[CMAC]

About to dish out some points unless certain people here grow up and stop bickering
Final warning

its discussion and counter discussion, not bickering.

right, off to straighten my woggle before akela finds out, you know what she's like when she's angry!

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Come on folks this thread is about the effect Scottish independence will or will not have on the UK.

It has been enlightening to me and I hope others please try to keep it that way.