Intolerance - Page 3

Tinkerbelle · 09-10-2005, 21:51

The nation I admire most for being so multi-cultural yet still retaining their patriotism is the Americans. They fly their star spangled banner at every opportunity without any retribution, we fly the Union Jack we get accused of supporting a far wing extremist group ... time to get a grip I think.

SPUGGIE J · 09-10-2005, 21:58

The Americans learnt the hard way but now show they have matured enough to be in the position they are and proud of it. Will this country ever learn?

Tinkerbelle · 09-10-2005, 22:03

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Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

The Americans learnt the hard way

Spug I mean this in a very none condescending way .......... how did they learn the hard way?

SPUGGIE J · 09-10-2005, 22:05

The afro-american rights of the 50's and 60's.

Tinkerbelle · 09-10-2005, 22:14

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Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

The afro-american rights of the 50's and 60's.

Ok cheers Spug I see were your coming from but I disagree that it was the Americans that learnt the hard way that's why I asked.

I think the minority at the time adapted to the American way of life, not the American man feeling alienated in his own country. Yes although they have black, espanic ghettos in America these minorities also fly the American flag with pride alongside their native countries flag.

PILKYBUSDRIVER · 09-10-2005, 22:16

The Americans are probably the most hated country in the world...that boils down to jealousy.The United Kingdom,this little place smaller than some US states used to rule almost a third of the planet.Now we are a dumping ground for people after an easy ride.If I wave a St Georges Flag and it offends someone then great,I will carry on waving it because I know that person is jealous,jealous because whatever crap this country has turned into I will always love it.Therefore anyone who I feel is coming to this country for an easy ride I will detest.They don't love this country.

SPUGGIE J · 09-10-2005, 22:17

Good point Tinks maybe we do need some of that here we are after all one nation.

garinda · 09-10-2005, 22:44

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Originally Posted by PILKYBUSDRIVER

The Americans are probably the most hated country in the world...that boils down to jealousy.The United Kingdom,this little place smaller than some US states used to rule almost a third of the planet.Now we are a dumping ground for people after an easy ride.If I wave a St Georges Flag and it offends someone then great,I will carry on waving it because I know that person is jealous,jealous because whatever crap this country has turned into I will always love it.Therefore anyone who I feel is coming to this country for an easy ride I will detest.They don't love this country.

Just a note, even at it's largest the British Empire never covered a third of the globe, it was about a quarter.

Acrylic-bob · 10-10-2005, 04:53

A quarter, a third, six and seven eighths or half a pound, it does not matter, it was still a hell of a big place for such a small country to govern. It was a stunning achievement. Great Britain has done more than any other nation to foster and promulgate the priciples and ideals of democracy throughout the world. Our Imperial past is something that we should be proud of.

WillowTheWhisp · 10-10-2005, 07:49

The US flag used to be prominent in classrooms over there. I've heard this is no longer the case. Could it be that they are in danger of sliding down the slippery slope along with us now?

garinda · 10-10-2005, 12:24

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Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob

Our Imperial past is something that we should be proud of.

True to a point, but surely the future is more important?

SPUGGIE J · 10-10-2005, 12:33

We need to learn from the past and the mistakes made so as to make a better future a future for all regardless of creed colour and religion. Thenand only then can we say we have succeeded in having a country without grief and intolerance. Here's to the future and I haope we succeed.

harwood red · 10-10-2005, 12:38

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Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

We need to learn from the past and the mistakes made so as to make a better future a future for all regardless of creed colour and religion. Thenand only then can we say we have succeeded in having a country without grief and intolerance. Here's to the future and I haope we succeed.

Agree with you wholeheartedly so I'll share in that drink Spug