I don't wear a poppy due to my family heritage, and recently I've wondered if i sound like one of these "all lives matter" t1ts because i like the white poppy idea.
I stay silent and i respect other peoples right to show their respect for those who gave their lives, I feel strongly about it in regards to the poor souls who were sent as cannon fodder in world war I, and II.
I don't wear one, but it doesn't mean I can't be respectful of the dead and those who wish to honor them, for that reason i'll be silent at 11am.
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comment by Zachsda( Right Declan, if another wan coughs the games aff) (U1850)
posted 1 minute ago
We have a permanent Bronze memorial in work to all Herald employees who lost their lives in wars and someone lays a wreath at it every year
It’s a brilliant thing and a memory of when works were more than places to earn a wage
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Can't be many places that do similar now
I do it every year and I tell my students the same thing: we mourn all the fallen of all the wars.
As an Italian emigree, my grandfather was interred in a POW camp in Canada during WWII. He avoided boarding the Arandora Star by a bawhair, although a lot of his friends were on it.
A kinder, less bitter man you could never hope to meet.
War is an ersehole.
sounds respectful.
unfortunately i think football (in scotland) and politics (UK) have taken what was once a solemn and dignified annual event and turned it into a stick to beat people with.
it's bogging, i have my thoughts on it as i say but i respect other peoples rights to theirs, i don't need to rant n rave about it.
comment by JFK - The Rebel Treble (U8919)
posted 14 minutes ago
I don't wear a poppy due to my family heritage, and recently I've wondered if i sound like one of these "all lives matter" t1ts because i like the white poppy idea.
I stay silent and i respect other peoples right to show their respect for those who gave their lives, I feel strongly about it in regards to the poor souls who were sent as cannon fodder in world war I, and II.
I don't wear one, but it doesn't mean I can't be respectful of the dead and those who wish to honor them, for that reason i'll be silent at 11am.
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Out of sheer intrigue, and please don't see this as any sort of criticism, but why do you choose not to wear a poppy?
I personally don't because I cannot stand how everything has to be done to show everybody else. You can donate and be respectful without basically having a gold star sticker on your chest.
They Shall Not Grow Old is a pretty stunning film and incredibly moving.
And people don't want to put on a mask to stop people dying of flu.
Most of these guys were just ordinary people thrown into war because a couple of cousins had a wee tiff.
Their lives (and deaths) should be respected regardless of whose side you're on.
The Spike Milligan books of his time in the war should be required reading.
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comment by PointyBirds (U21890)
posted 1 minute ago
The Spike Milligan books of his time in the war should be required reading.
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Hitler, My part in his downfall.
Brilliant man.
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comment by Zachsda( Right Declan, if another wan coughs the games aff) (U1850)
posted 1 second ago
The thing in our work was there before I started and was moved when we moved premises
The whole poppy thing is an rse buster tbh
Being “forced” to wear one(bbc newsreaders etc) is a bit like grinning clapping coonts in Korea
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If folk are forced to wear a poppy that is wrong.
comment by Zachsda( Right Declan, if another wan coughs the games aff) (U1850)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by PointyBirds (U21890)
posted 2 minutes ago
The Spike Milligan books of his time in the war should be required reading.
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We printed his books when I worked in Collins so had access to them
He was mental and clever all in the wan Heid
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Why I like Spike.
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Zachsda( Right Declan, if another wan coughs the games aff) (U1850)
posted 1 second ago
The thing in our work was there before I started and was moved when we moved premises
The whole poppy thing is an rse buster tbh
Being “forced” to wear one(bbc newsreaders etc) is a bit like grinning clapping coonts in Korea
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If folk are forced to wear a poppy that is wrong.
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Nobody is forced to, but social media justice always has is way.
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comment by Peter Griffin (U3979)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Zachsda( Right Declan, if another wan coughs the games aff) (U1850)
posted 1 second ago
The thing in our work was there before I started and was moved when we moved premises
The whole poppy thing is an rse buster tbh
Being “forced” to wear one(bbc newsreaders etc) is a bit like grinning clapping coonts in Korea
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If folk are forced to wear a poppy that is wrong.
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Nobody is forced to, but social media justice always has is way.
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Agreed.
BBC NI allow presenters to choose and some refuse, which is cool by me.
Poppy facists numbers are overstated, imo
comment by Zachsda( Right Declan, if another wan coughs the games aff) (U1850)
posted 2 minutes ago
Sadly the poppy has become for some more a symbol of Britishness than a memorial to the fallen
I get folk lime McLean(well known example) and folk of heritage other than mines to say ram that it’s paying for bullets or something akin to that
Bu one or don’t wear one or don’t. The dead won’t know they’re dead
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It is memory of those such as William McFadden who threw himself on grenades to save his mates...not to glorify war or empire, and not saying you imply that, Zach.
It's above and beyond dirty politics and is a freedom of choice.
That's what the British legion are about.
I put a few quid in the tins but don't wear a poppy either
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comment by Ghod#18 (U9390)
posted 9 minutes ago
I put a few quid in the tins but don't wear a poppy either
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Good man.
It's not about virtue signalling.
I buy poppies and wear some, don't wear others as they tend to fly off motorbike jackets at 100mph
comment by Zachsda( Right Declan, if another wan coughs the games aff) (U1850)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 40 seconds ago
comment by Zachsda( Right Declan, if another wan coughs the games aff) (U1850)
posted 2 minutes ago
Sadly the poppy has become for some more a symbol of Britishness than a memorial to the fallen
I get folk lime McLean(well known example) and folk of heritage other than mines to say ram that it’s paying for bullets or something akin to that
Bu one or don’t wear one or don’t. The dead won’t know they’re dead
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It is memory of those such as William McFadden who threw himself on grenades to save his mates...not to glorify war or empire, and not saying you imply that, Zach.
It's above and beyond dirty politics and is a freedom of choice.
That's what the British legion are about.
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The British Legion offered help to my brother to be fair when he had his maddy
Never needed it but the offer was there
Not sure he made the right shout now lives with a mental burd on Anglesey who makes pots
He writes fookin awful poetry and puts it on Facebook
My oldest sends me them with lots of
We all find a way I suppose
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Your bro was marine and served abroad in recent wars that Blair, Bush and co got us into, right mate?
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posted on 11/11/20
I don't wear a poppy due to my family heritage, and recently I've wondered if i sound like one of these "all lives matter" t1ts because i like the white poppy idea.
I stay silent and i respect other peoples right to show their respect for those who gave their lives, I feel strongly about it in regards to the poor souls who were sent as cannon fodder in world war I, and II.
I don't wear one, but it doesn't mean I can't be respectful of the dead and those who wish to honor them, for that reason i'll be silent at 11am.
posted on 11/11/20
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posted on 11/11/20
comment by Zachsda( Right Declan, if another wan coughs the games aff) (U1850)
posted 1 minute ago
We have a permanent Bronze memorial in work to all Herald employees who lost their lives in wars and someone lays a wreath at it every year
It’s a brilliant thing and a memory of when works were more than places to earn a wage
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Can't be many places that do similar now
posted on 11/11/20
I do it every year and I tell my students the same thing: we mourn all the fallen of all the wars.
As an Italian emigree, my grandfather was interred in a POW camp in Canada during WWII. He avoided boarding the Arandora Star by a bawhair, although a lot of his friends were on it.
A kinder, less bitter man you could never hope to meet.
War is an ersehole.
posted on 11/11/20
sounds respectful.
unfortunately i think football (in scotland) and politics (UK) have taken what was once a solemn and dignified annual event and turned it into a stick to beat people with.
it's bogging, i have my thoughts on it as i say but i respect other peoples rights to theirs, i don't need to rant n rave about it.
posted on 11/11/20
comment by JFK - The Rebel Treble (U8919)
posted 14 minutes ago
I don't wear a poppy due to my family heritage, and recently I've wondered if i sound like one of these "all lives matter" t1ts because i like the white poppy idea.
I stay silent and i respect other peoples right to show their respect for those who gave their lives, I feel strongly about it in regards to the poor souls who were sent as cannon fodder in world war I, and II.
I don't wear one, but it doesn't mean I can't be respectful of the dead and those who wish to honor them, for that reason i'll be silent at 11am.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Out of sheer intrigue, and please don't see this as any sort of criticism, but why do you choose not to wear a poppy?
I personally don't because I cannot stand how everything has to be done to show everybody else. You can donate and be respectful without basically having a gold star sticker on your chest.
posted on 11/11/20
They Shall Not Grow Old is a pretty stunning film and incredibly moving.
And people don't want to put on a mask to stop people dying of flu.
Most of these guys were just ordinary people thrown into war because a couple of cousins had a wee tiff.
Their lives (and deaths) should be respected regardless of whose side you're on.
posted on 11/11/20
posted on 11/11/20
The Spike Milligan books of his time in the war should be required reading.
posted on 11/11/20
We will remember them.
posted on 11/11/20
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posted on 11/11/20
comment by PointyBirds (U21890)
posted 1 minute ago
The Spike Milligan books of his time in the war should be required reading.
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Hitler, My part in his downfall.
Brilliant man.
posted on 11/11/20
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posted on 11/11/20
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posted on 11/11/20
comment by Zachsda( Right Declan, if another wan coughs the games aff) (U1850)
posted 1 second ago
The thing in our work was there before I started and was moved when we moved premises
The whole poppy thing is an rse buster tbh
Being “forced” to wear one(bbc newsreaders etc) is a bit like grinning clapping coonts in Korea
----------------------------------------------------------------------
If folk are forced to wear a poppy that is wrong.
posted on 11/11/20
comment by Zachsda( Right Declan, if another wan coughs the games aff) (U1850)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by PointyBirds (U21890)
posted 2 minutes ago
The Spike Milligan books of his time in the war should be required reading.
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We printed his books when I worked in Collins so had access to them
He was mental and clever all in the wan Heid
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Why I like Spike.
posted on 11/11/20
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Zachsda( Right Declan, if another wan coughs the games aff) (U1850)
posted 1 second ago
The thing in our work was there before I started and was moved when we moved premises
The whole poppy thing is an rse buster tbh
Being “forced” to wear one(bbc newsreaders etc) is a bit like grinning clapping coonts in Korea
----------------------------------------------------------------------
If folk are forced to wear a poppy that is wrong.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Nobody is forced to, but social media justice always has is way.
posted on 11/11/20
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posted on 11/11/20
comment by Peter Griffin (U3979)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Zachsda( Right Declan, if another wan coughs the games aff) (U1850)
posted 1 second ago
The thing in our work was there before I started and was moved when we moved premises
The whole poppy thing is an rse buster tbh
Being “forced” to wear one(bbc newsreaders etc) is a bit like grinning clapping coonts in Korea
----------------------------------------------------------------------
If folk are forced to wear a poppy that is wrong.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Nobody is forced to, but social media justice always has is way.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Agreed.
BBC NI allow presenters to choose and some refuse, which is cool by me.
Poppy facists numbers are overstated, imo
posted on 11/11/20
comment by Zachsda( Right Declan, if another wan coughs the games aff) (U1850)
posted 2 minutes ago
Sadly the poppy has become for some more a symbol of Britishness than a memorial to the fallen
I get folk lime McLean(well known example) and folk of heritage other than mines to say ram that it’s paying for bullets or something akin to that
Bu one or don’t wear one or don’t. The dead won’t know they’re dead
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It is memory of those such as William McFadden who threw himself on grenades to save his mates...not to glorify war or empire, and not saying you imply that, Zach.
It's above and beyond dirty politics and is a freedom of choice.
That's what the British legion are about.
posted on 11/11/20
I put a few quid in the tins but don't wear a poppy either
posted on 11/11/20
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posted on 11/11/20
We will remember them
posted on 11/11/20
comment by Ghod#18 (U9390)
posted 9 minutes ago
I put a few quid in the tins but don't wear a poppy either
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Good man.
It's not about virtue signalling.
I buy poppies and wear some, don't wear others as they tend to fly off motorbike jackets at 100mph
posted on 11/11/20
comment by Zachsda( Right Declan, if another wan coughs the games aff) (U1850)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 40 seconds ago
comment by Zachsda( Right Declan, if another wan coughs the games aff) (U1850)
posted 2 minutes ago
Sadly the poppy has become for some more a symbol of Britishness than a memorial to the fallen
I get folk lime McLean(well known example) and folk of heritage other than mines to say ram that it’s paying for bullets or something akin to that
Bu one or don’t wear one or don’t. The dead won’t know they’re dead
----------------------------------------------------------------------
It is memory of those such as William McFadden who threw himself on grenades to save his mates...not to glorify war or empire, and not saying you imply that, Zach.
It's above and beyond dirty politics and is a freedom of choice.
That's what the British legion are about.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
The British Legion offered help to my brother to be fair when he had his maddy
Never needed it but the offer was there
Not sure he made the right shout now lives with a mental burd on Anglesey who makes pots
He writes fookin awful poetry and puts it on Facebook
My oldest sends me them with lots of
We all find a way I suppose
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Your bro was marine and served abroad in recent wars that Blair, Bush and co got us into, right mate?
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