Contrasts on Remembrance day
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HSE, when you think about it, sadly are only responding to the kind of society we've made for ourselves.
When anything bad happens, there has to be someone to blame and hence to sue.
However, I would be happy to see a system brought in where each of us was able to waive the 'right to blame' for what amounts to exercising our own judgment. A simple Waiver form would suffice.
Then perhaps we can see 'Egg and Spoon' races, Cheese Rolling, Dwile Flonking and all those other deliciously eccentric facets of English life.
This was sent from the land of 'Baa baa Rainbow Sheep', the Doncaster version of the popular classic nursery rhyme calculated not to offend anyone. Irony was, this last lambing, at least 30% of the lambs were BLACK! Let the Lefty do-gooders sort that out while they're working out what we can and can't do safely. . . Give me strength!
When anything bad happens, there has to be someone to blame and hence to sue.
However, I would be happy to see a system brought in where each of us was able to waive the 'right to blame' for what amounts to exercising our own judgment. A simple Waiver form would suffice.
Then perhaps we can see 'Egg and Spoon' races, Cheese Rolling, Dwile Flonking and all those other deliciously eccentric facets of English life.
This was sent from the land of 'Baa baa Rainbow Sheep', the Doncaster version of the popular classic nursery rhyme calculated not to offend anyone. Irony was, this last lambing, at least 30% of the lambs were BLACK! Let the Lefty do-gooders sort that out while they're working out what we can and can't do safely. . . Give me strength!
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Happened to be in NYC on Veterans Day. Concierge in hotel ( age early 20's )was wearing a simple Poppy. When asked, his response was that he was born in England and always remembered.
Being a " getting on a bit" forgetful old bloke, I probably often forget to wear the poppy we always make a point of buying every year when "walking out". No one has ever accosted me for my failure, nor do I feel the need to feel guilty. I love my country, I'm proud to have had the opportunity to serve in the RAF, and value greatly what that experience has equipped me with. Any "visitor" to our shores who feel they might like to challenge my credentials are welcome, as long as they understand that their EU will not pay their dental bills. I see the poppy as a symbol of respect for the fallen, the occasional lapse in not wearing it is no crime.
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This is an amazing story....and very much shows the contrast between those who
"remember" and those who cannot be bothered.
You wonder why we think so little of our Congress?
There is one Congressman in Texas that needs his ass properly kicked.
She Was Married for Six Weeks When She Lost Her Husband to the War. She Spent Six Decades Wondering What Happened. The Answer Is Unbelievable ? FaithIt.com
"remember" and those who cannot be bothered.
You wonder why we think so little of our Congress?
There is one Congressman in Texas that needs his ass properly kicked.
She Was Married for Six Weeks When She Lost Her Husband to the War. She Spent Six Decades Wondering What Happened. The Answer Is Unbelievable ? FaithIt.com
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A stunning story. It suddenly got very dusty here in Maison Artist.
Airborne.....despite the rain, snow and sleet that fell today....the Dust in the Air just would not settle at my place.
One Last Gift....and a wonderful story of how some folks pitched in to remember a Soldier lost in Afghanistan.
Delivering One Last Gift - The Veterans Site
One Last Gift....and a wonderful story of how some folks pitched in to remember a Soldier lost in Afghanistan.
Delivering One Last Gift - The Veterans Site
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and just to bump this back to the top where it belongs,
found this in the Torygraph this evening - if anyone is in the area at the right time could they fire up a smart salute from yours truly as the hearse goes by.
WWII pilot who died alone to be given fitting funeral after fundraising campaign - Telegraph
that reminds me - must renew the ole rafa membership.
found this in the Torygraph this evening - if anyone is in the area at the right time could they fire up a smart salute from yours truly as the hearse goes by.
WWII pilot who died alone to be given fitting funeral after fundraising campaign - Telegraph
that reminds me - must renew the ole rafa membership.
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Graham Norton Tonight......
There has been a lot of discussion this year (more than I think over recent years) about 'Poppy fascism' i.e. the pressure to be forced to wear a poppy because it IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO.
Some high profile media 'personalities' have refused to wear a poppy, yet I note that tonight on the Graham Norton show that everyone was wearing a ribbon for World AIDS Day.
Now I might be out of kilter, but the thought occurs to me that there will never be any 'World AIDS Day' fascism. Nobody in the Media in their right minds would ever dare question the wisdom of wearing a ribbon for World AIDS Day.
Oh dear.
Some high profile media 'personalities' have refused to wear a poppy, yet I note that tonight on the Graham Norton show that everyone was wearing a ribbon for World AIDS Day.
Now I might be out of kilter, but the thought occurs to me that there will never be any 'World AIDS Day' fascism. Nobody in the Media in their right minds would ever dare question the wisdom of wearing a ribbon for World AIDS Day.
Oh dear.
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I don't need to buy a poppy to remember, I do it to support the RBL who do such good work for the ex serviceman. Surely it is up to the individual whether he buys one, or just makes the donation, as many do. Perhaps they don't want me stabbing them with the pin?
Incidentally. The more ridiculous elfensafety decisions aren't made by the HSE, who get as frustrated with them as we do, but the council jobsworths! You elected them!
Incidentally. The more ridiculous elfensafety decisions aren't made by the HSE, who get as frustrated with them as we do, but the council jobsworths! You elected them!
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