https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/11/04/jew-hating-hypocrisy-protesters-strongest-case-for-israel/

It’s the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits that in a vain attempt to be classed as equals Australia has tried and failed to impersonate.

I'm not pro Israel, anti Palestinians,
I think Israel should stop, but as often the case there are two sides, it seems to have been forgotten the number of peaceful Israelis killed four weeks ago.

comment by manusince52 (U9692)
posted 4 minutes ago
Monarchy
NHS
Public footpaths
Pubs
Libraries

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Appropriately, much of that list failing like the country overall.

We’re still pretty good at queuing?

Fair play. Politeness. Love of pets. Helping the less fortunate. Stiff upper lip. Welcoming, Bonfire night. Day at the sea side. Sunday roast, The Queens speech. Chatting with your neighbour Bank Holidays. Pint after work. Clocks going back. Football of a weekend. Chippy tea. Pantomimes. Pride in our homes.

Just some of the things that make up British culture.

comment by manusince52 (U9692)
posted 56 seconds ago
I'm not pro Israel, anti Palestinians,
I think Israel should stop, but as often the case there are two sides, it seems to have been forgotten the number of peaceful Israelis killed four weeks ago.
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Indeed just as the greater thousands of Palestinians killed over the years not to mention those displaced, oppressed and dehumanised by their more powerful neighbour.

Part of it is paying respect to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice serving their country.

Can’t these antisemitist terrorist sympathisers march on the Saturday.

Anti semitic *

Can’t these antisemitist terrorist sympathisers march on the Saturday.
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Yes, that is what they are doing. Armistice Day.

comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 3 minutes ago
Can’t these antisemitist terrorist sympathisers march on the Saturday.
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Yes, that is what they are doing. Armistice Day.
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Or the day before or after then.

Mind you they’re terrorist sympathisers so probably have no respect for those who have died serving our country.

The day after is Remembrance Sunday, poor call that.

1. Lover of sports, football being the biggest thing we love, which is the only topic on a Monday monday at work after asking how was your weekend. As much as we love sport, we are also the masters of moaning about it, Mercedes fans whinging about Verstappen and Red Bull all the time, we moaned for hours about the ashes and we have a dedicated section on a sports show for moaning about refereeing decisions.

2. Love animals, especially cats and dogs.

3. Talk about and mostly moan about the weather. Too hot in the summer and too cold during the winter. We can't really complain as we don't get earthquakes or hurricanes here, its pretty easy going.

4. Pubs, country walks, beer gardens

5. Comedy, its almost dead here now but we still love Faulty Towers, Monty Python, Blackadder, Bottom, Only Fools etc etc etc. I find modern comedians and.comedy sketches about as funny as sticking a wet finger in a plug socket.


I find that 90% of eastern European people at work don't relate to any of the above, hence why it feels like British culture isn't as prevalent nowadays. The foreign staff at work dont follow football, they've not got a clue who Emile Heskey is, they don't give a duck about the weather. Muslims seem to prioritse praying/worship above all else and religion to many here seem like an outdated childish concept. There are barely any muslims in this part of the country and i haven't seen a single Palestinian flag here nor is anyone talking about it.

'Culture' is the ultimate Barnum Statement really.

Whenever someone tries to define or list things that determine a country's "culture", they list stuff that applies equally or mostly to almost every other country on earth.

Popular culture: The Beatles, the stones, the kinks, skiffle music, music Hall. Morriss Dancing, ska music. Acid House.

Clothing & fashion:
Paisley pattern shirts, hound tooth fabric, designer Mary quant, Scottish kilts etc.

Literature:
Shakespeare, Dickens, Tolkien

Events locations: Any of the incredible castles, ancient monuments and hiking visits curated by the national trust. Inc... stonehenge, the lake district and Edinburgh Castle. Glastonbury festival. The Hay Festival.

Cuisine: The Cornish Pasty, Cod and Chips with mushy peas, roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. The incredible ales produced by indie breweries across the UK. Scottish whiskey. Pie n Mash.

Sport: Association Football, Cricket, darts etc...

British culture does exist if you want to see it. The monarchy and the British Empire are both complex areas of discussion. I believe the good they have done outweighs the negative. This is all a huge part of Britain's culture. I could go on.

Love and peace ✌

comment by manusince52 (U9692)
posted 33 minutes ago
Monarchy
NHS
Public footpaths
Pubs
Libraries

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Culture is a template for living everyday, not just a series of one off events like weddings etc.
Britain's culture until WWII was based on Christianity as what that across Europe.
Secularism enabled the capitalists to introduce the new thing to worship and aspire to...wealth and material goods

Let’s be honest, a lot of these people protesting dont identify as a British. Protesting in support of Palestine whilst offending those remembering our armed forces is win,win.

comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 7 minutes ago
'Culture' is the ultimate Barnum Statement really.

Whenever someone tries to define or list things that determine a country's "culture", they list stuff that applies equally or mostly to almost every other country on earth.
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So.

Some cultures are similar. Others less so.

comment by Islington Spur (U18857)
posted 1 minute ago
Popular culture: The Beatles, the stones, the kinks, skiffle music, music Hall. Morriss Dancing, ska music. Acid House.

Clothing & fashion:
Paisley pattern shirts, hound tooth fabric, designer Mary quant, Scottish kilts etc.

Literature:
Shakespeare, Dickens, Tolkien

Events locations: Any of the incredible castles, ancient monuments and hiking visits curated by the national trust. Inc... stonehenge, the lake district and Edinburgh Castle. Glastonbury festival. The Hay Festival.

Cuisine: The Cornish Pasty, Cod and Chips with mushy peas, roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. The incredible ales produced by indie breweries across the UK. Scottish whiskey. Pie n Mash.

Sport: Association Football, Cricket, darts etc...

British culture does exist if you want to see it. The monarchy and the British Empire are both complex areas of discussion. I believe the good they have done outweighs the negative. This is all a huge part of Britain's culture. I could go on.

Love and peace ✌
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This sort of makes my point. All the things you've mentioned: food, music (granted, this one is a bit special), fashion, literature, sport, sights & historical monuments... Which countries *don't* have their own takes on this?

French cuisine differs from British cuisine, but it's still cuisine. Russian literature is populated by different authors to British literature, but it's still literature.

You can visit castles across most of Europe, go on beautiful hikes in wonderful national parks, mountains etc... Most countries rally and galvanise around certain sports (particularly football, cricket & rugby).

Like I said... Barnum Statement.

comment by U12215 (U22987)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 7 minutes ago
'Culture' is the ultimate Barnum Statement really.

Whenever someone tries to define or list things that determine a country's "culture", they list stuff that applies equally or mostly to almost every other country on earth.
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So.

Some cultures are similar. Others less so.
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So? Really? You can't comprehend any reasons why recognising that 'culture' is a Barnum Statement might be significant, particularly when appeal to "culture" are weaponised and used as a dog whistle in the political arena?

(The questions are rhetorical - of course you can't comprehend any of that or the implications. You're RDD... We know your level).

comment by U12215 (U22987)
posted 11 minutes ago
Let’s be honest, a lot of these people protesting dont identify as a British. Protesting in support of Palestine whilst offending those remembering our armed forces is win,win.
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Here we go rdd not so subtlety trying to get a race war going

comment by Dirty Pranchez (U22336)
posted 39 minutes ago
Part of it is paying respect to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice serving their country.

Can’t these antisemitist terrorist sympathisers march on the Saturday.
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Says the JA genocide and ethnic cleansing sympathiser

Conkers

comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by U12215 (U22987)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 7 minutes ago
'Culture' is the ultimate Barnum Statement really.

Whenever someone tries to define or list things that determine a country's "culture", they list stuff that applies equally or mostly to almost every other country on earth.
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So.

Some cultures are similar. Others less so.
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So? Really? You can't comprehend any reasons why recognising that 'culture' is a Barnum Statement might be significant, particularly when appeal to "culture" are weaponised and used as a dog whistle in the political arena?

(The questions are rhetorical - of course you can't comprehend any of that or the implications. You're RDD... We know your level).
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It’s the difference in cultures that is the issue with mass migration.

comment by >💲Baz tard🦍+❄️=? (U19119)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by U12215 (U22987)
posted 11 minutes ago
Let’s be honest, a lot of these people protesting dont identify as a British. Protesting in support of Palestine whilst offending those remembering our armed forces is win,win.
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Here we go rdd not so subtlety trying to get a race war going
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Don’t be silly.

The discussion came about because of a pro Palestine / anti West protest purposely planned to clash with rememberance day.

comment by (K̇ash) - Liverpool 7-0 Man U - Free Palestine 🇵🇸 (U1108)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Dirty Pranchez (U22336)
posted 39 minutes ago
Part of it is paying respect to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice serving their country.

Can’t these antisemitist terrorist sympathisers march on the Saturday.
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Says the JA genocide and ethnic cleansing sympathiser
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Both sides are murdering cants. I have no affiliation with either side.