Lancashire County Council Flag Ban

[Ken Moss]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

No, what you said, Ken, was that any effort to celebrate St George's Day was suppressed by the authorities. Are you seriously telling us that because one one instance of stupidity by a local authority (and I've no doubt you'll find some other isolated instances in your favourite paper, "The Daily Mail"), there is some sort of wholesale PC-inspired clampdown going on?

Have you not noticed? The whole country is awash with red-and-white? Hardly the sign of a proud nation cowed into silence by the heavy hand of authority.

Hook, line and sinker. I had a private bet going on that you'd be the first to reply and you didn't disappoint!

I've never read The Daily Mail or any other national paper but it's a prime example of an authority suppressing English pride on some spurious ground that it will offend someone, this time by looking unprofessional.

Rishton Towers (and indeed this particular councillor) will be decked out in red and white for today's match and I can't think of a single decent reason why anyone anywhere should be made to hide their national identity during this period.

[BERNADETTE]

But it's a non story Ken as proved by the post from the member who works for LCC, flying the flag hasn't been banned as the story suggested

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

Hook, line and sinker. I had a private bet going on that you'd be the first to reply and you didn't disappoint!

I've never read The Daily Mail or any other national paper but it's a prime example of an authority suppressing English pride on some spurious ground that it will offend someone, this time by looking unprofessional.

Rishton Towers (and indeed this particular councillor) will be decked out in red and white for today's match and I can't think of a single decent reason why anyone anywhere should be made to hide their national identity during this period.

But it isn't authority, it's just one silly, over paid madam, sat in County Hall, who no doubt will have her arse booted for bringing so much bad publicity for the county, and will be forced to issue some grovelling apology.

[Ken Moss]

Perhaps I should have said 'attempting' to suppress it.

Either way, there's nothing like a national event to bring these people out of the woodwork.

Bless her heart.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

But it's a non story Ken as proved by the post from the member who works for LCC, flying the flag hasn't been banned as the story suggested

Up to press flags are banned from being flown on LCC vehicles.

Council’s ban on England flags - News - lep.co.uk

[garinda]

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Yeah, really excellent Carol love.

[jaysay]

Just told my daughter about this woman, can't really print what she said on a family web site but the last two words were silly bitch

[garinda]

Originally Posted by jaysay

but the last two words were silly bitch

Whatever happened to 'Bye Dad'?

[Wynonie Harris]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

Hook, line and sinker. I had a private bet going on that you'd be the first to reply and you didn't disappoint!

I've never read The Daily Mail or any other national paper but it's a prime example of an authority suppressing English pride on some spurious ground that it will offend someone, this time by looking unprofessional.

Rishton Towers (and indeed this particular councillor) will be decked out in red and white for today's match and I can't think of a single decent reason why anyone anywhere should be made to hide their national identity during this period.

It's a prime example of a bureaucrat acting stupidly...and an isolated example. The picture you paint of a wholesale crackdown by the powers-that-be on any show of national pride is somewhat inaccurate...you only have to take a walk round the streets to see that!

Incidentally, was there any dosh riding on this private bet you had? If so, you can buy me a pint when we eventually bump into each other!

[Ken Moss]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

It's a prime example of a bureaucrat acting stupidly...and an isolated example. The picture you paint of a wholesale crackdown by the powers-that-be on any show of national pride is somewhat inaccurate...you only have to take a walk round the streets to see that!

Incidentally, was there any dosh riding on this private bet you had? If so, you can buy me a pint when we eventually bump into each other!

Regrettably not, Steve. It was just a whim of the thinking engine as I downed my Earl Grey this morning. When it happens, mine's a pint of the best ale available!

In all seriousness, it warms my heart to see so many flags out for a national event such as this and even though I am not a football fan myself I'll be happily going with the flow for however long it lasts.

Any miserable killjoys that see a downside to waving your country's flag should be made to eat cold tripe.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Incidentally, was there any dosh riding on this private bet you had? If so, you can buy me a pint when we eventually bump into each other!

How will you know which one's Ken?

[Ken Moss]

I'll be the one with the cross on top of my dome.

None of that hair stuff for me, reduces the aerodynamics considerably.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

I'll be the one with the cross on top of my dome.

None of that hair stuff for me, reduces the aerodynamics considerably.

Like this Tunisian fan, you should be happy, and take advantage of having a bigger canvas to work with.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by garinda

Whatever happened to 'Bye Dad'?

She's still here

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

I'll be the one with the cross on top of my dome.

None of that hair stuff for me, reduces the aerodynamics considerably.

I can confirm your a egghead Ken