Poppy appeal
Shame to see, once again, the RAF is the only service not represented by the royal family at the Cenotaph. With Prince William away in Afghanistan it would have been a nice touch if Prince Charles had worn RAF uniform, with the RN already well represented by his father, sister and brother.
btw Dengue Dude, many thousands of Muslims fought and died alongside us in both world wars, and in my experience many wear the poppy with pride and few are offended by it. You will be far more likely to find some non-Muslim busybody taking the position you worry about
btw Dengue Dude, many thousands of Muslims fought and died alongside us in both world wars, and in my experience many wear the poppy with pride and few are offended by it. You will be far more likely to find some non-Muslim busybody taking the position you worry about
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That's as maybe, perhaps they need to be a little more vocal in their support - the media could help with that of course.
What was really heartening today, the crowd was about 4 times as many as last year.
Perhaps the 'silent majority' are stirring after all.
Perhaps also I'm feeling a bit radical because all I ever hear about is concessions to a regime that pledges our destruction as a way of life - I will not accept that assertion without responding - even if the Politically Correct lobby don't approve.
I think, especially today, more people seemed to agree with my view than theirs. - Thank God for that.
The lessons are in the past - LEST WE FORGET is most appropriate.
What was really heartening today, the crowd was about 4 times as many as last year.
Perhaps the 'silent majority' are stirring after all.
Perhaps also I'm feeling a bit radical because all I ever hear about is concessions to a regime that pledges our destruction as a way of life - I will not accept that assertion without responding - even if the Politically Correct lobby don't approve.
I think, especially today, more people seemed to agree with my view than theirs. - Thank God for that.
The lessons are in the past - LEST WE FORGET is most appropriate.
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Most impressed by the RBL's effort at Paddington Station - there was a fellow there mid-morning Wednesday selling poppies, and on Friday there was a big stall well-stocked with stuff and well-manned, too.
I was asleep at 11.00 on the 11th I'm afraid - that's a prostatectomy and morphine for you
I was asleep at 11.00 on the 11th I'm afraid - that's a prostatectomy and morphine for you
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There was a magnificent picture on the front page of today's Sri Lanka Sunday Times, showing a soldier at their Memorial in Colombo, on 11th November, 'Resting with Arms Reversed.'
His stature and turnout would have been more than acceptable in the Brigade of Guards. Most impressive.
His stature and turnout would have been more than acceptable in the Brigade of Guards. Most impressive.
