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Sussex MP wants St George's Day holiday
A Sussex MP has stepped up his campaign for extra public holidays with a call for a day off on St George's Day.
Peter Bottomley, Tory MP for West Worthing, has signed a Parliamentary motion urging the Government to mark the day of England's patron saint - April 23 - by letting people staying off work.
It is the second annual public holiday Mr Bottomley has called for in less than a year.
The early day motion, backed by a total of six MPs, says St George's Day is "an opportunity for all the people of England to celebrate their country's heritage, values and traditions".
It asks ministers to ensure that the Cross of St George flag is flown from all public buildings on the day, encourages local authorities, schools, organisations and businesses to fly the flag "proudly", and urges fellow MPs to support a campaign to establish April 23 as an annual public holiday "so that the people of England may be united in celebrating their country's great achievements and rich history".
Last summer, Mr Bottomley joined a separate campaign to introduce a new Community Day bank holiday to celebrate and encourage "community action".
The holiday, on an undetermined date, would aim to recognise "the importance of the often unsung efforts of volunteers and community groups and the role they play in promoting the diversity and variety which is an important part of the values that bind the United Kingdom together".
Even with an extra day off, British workers would still enjoy fewer public holidays than the European Union average.
The UK currently marks eight bank holidays a year, compared with 12 in Italy, 13 in Austria and up to 14 in Spain and Portugal.
12:14pm Wednesday 26th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Paul Ockenden on 12:39pm Wed 26 Mar 08
"by letting people staying off work". Is there a vacancy for a proofreader in the jobs section?
"by letting people staying off work". Is there a vacancy for a proofreader in the jobs section?
Posted by: SS, Brighton on 12:40pm Wed 26 Mar 08
I am behind that one all the way. We are all over worked. Lets get some pride back without being afraid to show it.
I am behind that one all the way. We are all over worked. Lets get some pride back without being afraid to show it.
Posted by: Angryman, hard at work on 12:46pm Wed 26 Mar 08
While most of us would enjoy another day off this whole 'be proud' thing and 'community focused' attitude is so hypocritical...
We see this government and it's businesses illegally invading other countries for their resources, cutting taxes for the rich, destroying communities by shutting rural post offices, that spends more on replacing its own nuclear trident weapons than helping to stop AIDS and other deadly deseases from spreading in poor countries, hypocritically supporting nuclear power while sanctioning Iran for doing the same, increasing living costs while pay is technically cut, privatising our NHS and public services, encouraging divisions in society by attacking civil liberties and minority rights, ending pensions, imprisons people without fair trial, torture, increased pollution, etc
What's there to be proud?
We live in a society that encourages people to trend on top of everyone else to succeed, to think of yourself before others, to compete to win, to be greedy at other peoples' expense and to have total disregard for other people's opinions and beliefs...
Perhaps if the people of this country were actually listened to by these 'accountable' politicians, or there was a revolution that brought about a proper democracy and equality, then we might agree that we can start to build a world that we could 'celebrate' and be 'proud' of!
While most of us would enjoy another day off this whole 'be proud' thing and 'community focused' attitude is so hypocritical...
We see this government and it's businesses illegally invading other countries for their resources, cutting taxes for the rich, destroying communities by shutting rural post offices, that spends more on replacing its own nuclear trident weapons than helping to stop AIDS and other deadly deseases from spreading in poor countries, hypocritically supporting nuclear power while sanctioning Iran for doing the same, increasing living costs while pay is technically cut, privatising our NHS and public services, encouraging divisions in society by attacking civil liberties and minority rights, ending pensions, imprisons people without fair trial, torture, increased pollution, etc
What's there to be proud?
We live in a society that encourages people to trend on top of everyone else to succeed, to think of yourself before others, to compete to win, to be greedy at other peoples' expense and to have total disregard for other people's opinions and beliefs...
Perhaps if the people of this country were actually listened to by these 'accountable' politicians, or there was a revolution that brought about a proper democracy and equality, then we might agree that we can start to build a world that we could 'celebrate' and be 'proud' of!
Posted by: AS, Hove on 12:49pm Wed 26 Mar 08
I'm behind this for sure - if only for the fact that my birthday falls on St Georges Day so it will be a day off on it every year... woop woop!!!
I'm behind this for sure - if only for the fact that my birthday falls on St Georges Day so it will be a day off on it every year... woop woop!!!
Posted by: confused on 12:50pm Wed 26 Mar 08
So, do you want the day off or not?
So, do you want the day off or not?
Posted by: louisa, Brighton on 1:03pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Angryman, Seriously its about celebrating our heritage, paying respects to our country's patron ST. Not about the government. I bet you went and had a ST Patrick's day drink though didn't you? I think it should be a holiday and a good excuse to get together when family friends and the like and enjoy ourselves and be proud to live in Great Briton. We have a beautiful country, great people living here and a great culture. Look at the smaller picture my friend yours missing the point!
Angryman, Seriously its about celebrating our heritage, paying respects to our country's patron ST. Not about the government. I bet you went and had a ST Patrick's day drink though didn't you? I think it should be a holiday and a good excuse to get together when family friends and the like and enjoy ourselves and be proud to live in Great Briton. We have a beautiful country, great people living here and a great culture. Look at the smaller picture my friend yours missing the point!
Posted by: Richard, Brighton on 1:09pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Angryman[/bold] wrote:
While most of us would enjoy another day off this whole \'be proud\' thing and \'community focused\' attitude is so hypocritical... We see this government and it\'s businesses illegally invading other countries for their resources, cutting taxes for the rich, destroying communities by shutting rural post offices, that spends more on replacing its own nuclear trident weapons than helping to stop AIDS and other deadly deseases from spreading in poor countries, hypocritically supporting nuclear power while sanctioning Iran for doing the same, increasing living costs while pay is technically cut, privatising our NHS and public services, encouraging divisions in society by attacking civil liberties and minority rights, ending pensions, imprisons people without fair trial, torture, increased pollution, etc What\'s there to be proud? We live in a society that encourages people to trend on top of everyone else to succeed, to think of yourself before others, to compete to win, to be greedy at other peoples\' expense and to have total disregard for other people\'s opinions and beliefs... Perhaps if the people of this country were actually listened to by these \'accountable\' politicians, or there was a revolution that brought about a proper democracy and equality, then we might agree that we can start to build a world that we could \'celebrate\' and be \'proud\' of![/quote] Jesus that's quite a rant. Most of which I do not agree with.
Ok, I agree that we are taxed to the hilt on everything, but then we live in a much developed country, and we really don't know how lucky we are here in the UK, which is why people moan so much.
I think you're find the UK is one of the best countries to live in Europe, at least I think it is. I sure as hell would never emigrate, I love England.
St Georges Day needs to be celebrated, we need to have a national identity to be proud of, and patriotism should be encouraged. Am I alone here, or does everyone else want to moan???
Angryman wrote:
While most of us would enjoy another day off this whole \'be proud\' thing and \'community focused\' attitude is so hypocritical... We see this government and it\'s businesses illegally invading other countries for their resources, cutting taxes for the rich, destroying communities by shutting rural post offices, that spends more on replacing its own nuclear trident weapons than helping to stop AIDS and other deadly deseases from spreading in poor countries, hypocritically supporting nuclear power while sanctioning Iran for doing the same, increasing living costs while pay is technically cut, privatising our NHS and public services, encouraging divisions in society by attacking civil liberties and minority rights, ending pensions, imprisons people without fair trial, torture, increased pollution, etc What\'s there to be proud? We live in a society that encourages people to trend on top of everyone else to succeed, to think of yourself before others, to compete to win, to be greedy at other peoples\' expense and to have total disregard for other people\'s opinions and beliefs... Perhaps if the people of this country were actually listened to by these \'accountable\' politicians, or there was a revolution that brought about a proper democracy and equality, then we might agree that we can start to build a world that we could \'celebrate\' and be \'proud\' of!
Jesus that's quite a rant. Most of which I do not agree with.
Ok, I agree that we are taxed to the hilt on everything, but then we live in a much developed country, and we really don't know how lucky we are here in the UK, which is why people moan so much.
I think you're find the UK is one of the best countries to live in Europe, at least I think it is. I sure as hell would never emigrate, I love England.
St Georges Day needs to be celebrated, we need to have a national identity to be proud of, and patriotism should be encouraged. Am I alone here, or does everyone else want to moan???
Posted by: Angryman, hard at work on 1:34pm Wed 26 Mar 08
"The early day motion, backed by a total of six MPs, says St George's Day is "an opportunity for all the people of England to celebrate their country's heritage, values and traditions"...
Slave trade, exploitation, sexual repression, etc... nationalistic toss that Hitler would be proud of...
You lot love your 'turning a blind eye' to the world's problems don't you?
Yes, this country is highly developed BUT THAT'S BECAUSE WE'VE RAPED AND PILLEDGED THE REST OF THE WORLD AND CONTINUE TO DO SO through repressive trade legislation and big business dictatorships...
This country is a bit like the devil when you actually think about it: it's got all the toys, luxuries, supposed safety, warmth, shelter, wealth... BUT IT HAS NO SOUL!!!!!
"The early day motion, backed by a total of six MPs, says St George's Day is "an opportunity for all the people of England to celebrate their country's heritage, values and traditions"...
Slave trade, exploitation, sexual repression, etc... nationalistic toss that Hitler would be proud of...
You lot love your 'turning a blind eye' to the world's problems don't you?
Yes, this country is highly developed BUT THAT'S BECAUSE WE'VE RAPED AND PILLEDGED THE REST OF THE WORLD AND CONTINUE TO DO SO through repressive trade legislation and big business dictatorships...
This country is a bit like the devil when you actually think about it: it's got all the toys, luxuries, supposed safety, warmth, shelter, wealth... BUT IT HAS NO SOUL!!!!!
Posted by: Sarah, Brighton on 1:45pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Whilst I'm all for an extra bank holiday, I think there's too many at this time of the year. Good Friday, Easter Monday, and two in May. Perhaps we could move the first May bank holiday to St George's day and have another bank holiday between August and Christmas? How about bonfire night or the day after rememberance Sunday?
Whilst I'm all for an extra bank holiday, I think there's too many at this time of the year. Good Friday, Easter Monday, and two in May. Perhaps we could move the first May bank holiday to St George's day and have another bank holiday between August and Christmas? How about bonfire night or the day after rememberance Sunday?
Posted by: Just, a suggestion on 2:00pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Angryman[/bold] wrote:
"The early day motion, backed by a total of six MPs, says St George's Day is "an opportunity for all the people of England to celebrate their country's heritage, values and traditions"... Slave trade, exploitation, sexual repression, etc... nationalistic toss that Hitler would be proud of... You lot love your 'turning a blind eye' to the world's problems don't you? Yes, this country is highly developed BUT THAT'S BECAUSE WE'VE RAPED AND PILLEDGED THE REST OF THE WORLD AND CONTINUE TO DO SO through repressive trade legislation and big business dictatorships... This country is a bit like the devil when you actually think about it: it's got all the toys, luxuries, supposed safety, warmth, shelter, wealth... BUT IT HAS NO SOUL!!!!![/quote] If this country makes you so angry and miserable, why don't you simply move somewhere you feel more comfortable?
Angryman wrote:
"The early day motion, backed by a total of six MPs, says St George's Day is "an opportunity for all the people of England to celebrate their country's heritage, values and traditions"... Slave trade, exploitation, sexual repression, etc... nationalistic toss that Hitler would be proud of... You lot love your 'turning a blind eye' to the world's problems don't you? Yes, this country is highly developed BUT THAT'S BECAUSE WE'VE RAPED AND PILLEDGED THE REST OF THE WORLD AND CONTINUE TO DO SO through repressive trade legislation and big business dictatorships... This country is a bit like the devil when you actually think about it: it's got all the toys, luxuries, supposed safety, warmth, shelter, wealth... BUT IT HAS NO SOUL!!!!!
If this country makes you so angry and miserable, why don't you simply move somewhere you feel more comfortable?
Posted by: lou, Brighton on 2:13pm Wed 26 Mar 08
I agree with Sarah, we need a break between August and Christmas and the day after Rememberance Sunday would be appropriate. We need more time off..we have less days off than our EU friends, we work overtime for no more money (what happened to paid O/T?? - oh yes, we do it coz we're committed employees.)The only problem is we couldn't use the day off to go out and splash the cash coz everything has gone up and up and if we stay indoors,the heating costs are phenomenal! Yep, I need a holiday!
I agree with Sarah, we need a break between August and Christmas and the day after Rememberance Sunday would be appropriate. We need more time off..we have less days off than our EU friends, we work overtime for no more money (what happened to paid O/T?? - oh yes, we do it coz we're committed employees.)The only problem is we couldn't use the day off to go out and splash the cash coz everything has gone up and up and if we stay indoors,the heating costs are phenomenal! Yep, I need a holiday!
Posted by: Angryman, hard at work on 2:19pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Because, Just, that would be giving up, like you lot seem to have done.
Another day off. Yes. But you lot need to spend it back in school learning what this country has done/is doing to the world!
Because, Just, that would be giving up, like you lot seem to have done.
Another day off. Yes. But you lot need to spend it back in school learning what this country has done/is doing to the world!
Posted by: Calm Man, Slacking Off on 2:31pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Angryman[/bold] wrote:
Because, Just, that would be giving up, like you lot seem to have done. Another day off. Yes. But you lot need to spend it back in school learning what this country has done/is doing to the world![/quote] Once again, you are clearly not 'hard at work'as you have found time to post these various rants in epic depth.
Perhaps if you applied yourself to your work more you might achieve better results and maybe even a promotion meaning that you might not be so bitter.
Angryman wrote:
Because, Just, that would be giving up, like you lot seem to have done. Another day off. Yes. But you lot need to spend it back in school learning what this country has done/is doing to the world!
Once again, you are clearly not 'hard at work'as you have found time to post these various rants in epic depth.
Perhaps if you applied yourself to your work more you might achieve better results and maybe even a promotion meaning that you might not be so bitter.
Posted by: Dave, Brighton on 2:35pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Angryman[/bold] wrote:
"The early day motion, backed by a total of six MPs, says St George's Day is "an opportunity for all the people of England to celebrate their country's heritage, values and traditions"... Slave trade, exploitation, sexual repression, etc... nationalistic toss that Hitler would be proud of... You lot love your 'turning a blind eye' to the world's problems don't you? Yes, this country is highly developed BUT THAT'S BECAUSE WE'VE RAPED AND PILLEDGED THE REST OF THE WORLD AND CONTINUE TO DO SO through repressive trade legislation and big business dictatorships... This country is a bit like the devil when you actually think about it: it's got all the toys, luxuries, supposed safety, warmth, shelter, wealth... BUT IT HAS NO SOUL!!!!![/quote] Angryman....
I agree with most of what you wrote in your original post and share your beliefs to a degree.
However.........Do you or I have the power to change that.......are you prepared to dedicate your life to changing it.....which pretty much involves changing the world as we know it....will you give your life up and possibly your freedom to make the changes happen???
I thought not.
Yes, Britian has raped a pilaged many countries in our quest for global domination...But in most cases we have left those countries in far better shape than we found them, much like the Romans with Britain!
We are not the worst of the worst! we have done things we should be proud of. And until the world changes....this is as good as it will get.
Embrace the idea of the extra day off, and be proud that we are a nation that strives to be better!
There you go, not so bad after all is it?
Angryman wrote:
"The early day motion, backed by a total of six MPs, says St George's Day is "an opportunity for all the people of England to celebrate their country's heritage, values and traditions"... Slave trade, exploitation, sexual repression, etc... nationalistic toss that Hitler would be proud of... You lot love your 'turning a blind eye' to the world's problems don't you? Yes, this country is highly developed BUT THAT'S BECAUSE WE'VE RAPED AND PILLEDGED THE REST OF THE WORLD AND CONTINUE TO DO SO through repressive trade legislation and big business dictatorships... This country is a bit like the devil when you actually think about it: it's got all the toys, luxuries, supposed safety, warmth, shelter, wealth... BUT IT HAS NO SOUL!!!!!
Angryman....
I agree with most of what you wrote in your original post and share your beliefs to a degree.
However.........Do you or I have the power to change that.......are you prepared to dedicate your life to changing it.....which pretty much involves changing the world as we know it....will you give your life up and possibly your freedom to make the changes happen???
I thought not.
Yes, Britian has raped a pilaged many countries in our quest for global domination...But in most cases we have left those countries in far better shape than we found them, much like the Romans with Britain!
We are not the worst of the worst! we have done things we should be proud of. And until the world changes....this is as good as it will get.
Embrace the idea of the extra day off, and be proud that we are a nation that strives to be better!
There you go, not so bad after all is it?
Posted by: Bob, Brighton on 2:38pm Wed 26 Mar 08
As a BNP supporter I would support this idea 100%. It's good to see the other parties copying BNP policies. Like Mr Brown's plans to fly the Union Flag over job centres and to make it a priority for British jobs for British people or even his agreement with the French president to forcibily remove or to entice by cash inducement the removal of illegal immigrants and foreign criminals. In addition we have had the former Metropolitan police chief Sir Ian Blair calling for soldiers to be deployed on border patrol. This is another BNP idea.
As a BNP supporter I would support this idea 100%. It's good to see the other parties copying BNP policies. Like Mr Brown's plans to fly the Union Flag over job centres and to make it a priority for British jobs for British people or even his agreement with the French president to forcibily remove or to entice by cash inducement the removal of illegal immigrants and foreign criminals. In addition we have had the former Metropolitan police chief Sir Ian Blair calling for soldiers to be deployed on border patrol. This is another BNP idea.
Posted by: Dave, Brighton on 2:45pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Bob, congratulations, for the BNP having another idea - I am English, I do not support the BNP, I support the Bank Holiday idea. The BNP do not own St George's day, nor do they own the St George's or the Union flag.
Bob, congratulations, for the BNP having another idea - I am English, I do not support the BNP, I support the Bank Holiday idea. The BNP do not own St George's day, nor do they own the St George's or the Union flag.
Posted by: jaroslaw, brighton on 2:47pm Wed 26 Mar 08
you should have a polish day to recognize our efforts not just now but during the war for this country.
you should have a polish day to recognize our efforts not just now but during the war for this country.
Posted by: Bob, Brighton on 2:48pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Wow well doneDave it took three minutes for a Labour Communist to reply.
Wow well doneDave it took three minutes for a Labour Communist to reply.
Posted by: ever vigilant, brighton on 2:55pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Bob[/bold] wrote:
As a BNP supporter I would support this idea 100%. It's good to see the other parties copying BNP policies. Like Mr Brown's plans to fly the Union Flag over job centres and to make it a priority for British jobs for British people or even his agreement with the French president to forcibily remove or to entice by cash inducement the removal of illegal immigrants and foreign criminals. In addition we have had the former Metropolitan police chief Sir Ian Blair calling for soldiers to be deployed on border patrol. This is another BNP idea.
[/quote] I knew it would not be long before the BNP muscled in on the debate. Just because St George's day is mentioned out you come claiming it all.
St George's day belongs to us all in this country, whatever ethnic group, so don't try and claim it. it is a day we could all enjoy in our multi cultural society so get lost.
Get off our flag and get off our day.
BNP = The national Front.
Your own leader, Nick Griffin is a criminal, found guilty of incitement to racial hatred.
Bob wrote:
As a BNP supporter I would support this idea 100%. It's good to see the other parties copying BNP policies. Like Mr Brown's plans to fly the Union Flag over job centres and to make it a priority for British jobs for British people or even his agreement with the French president to forcibily remove or to entice by cash inducement the removal of illegal immigrants and foreign criminals. In addition we have had the former Metropolitan police chief Sir Ian Blair calling for soldiers to be deployed on border patrol. This is another BNP idea.
I knew it would not be long before the BNP muscled in on the debate. Just because St George's day is mentioned out you come claiming it all.
St George's day belongs to us all in this country, whatever ethnic group, so don't try and claim it. it is a day we could all enjoy in our multi cultural society so get lost.
Get off our flag and get off our day.
BNP = The national Front.
Your own leader, Nick Griffin is a criminal, found guilty of incitement to racial hatred.
Posted by: Angryman, hard at work on 3:04pm Wed 26 Mar 08
"will you give your life up and possibly your freedom to make the changes happen???
I thought not."
Actually, Dave, I am. Problem is... a single person can't change the world... the majority need to do it. I'm just trying to instill a bit of effort and hope in people to do it.
And as for the BNP idiot: three words for you - 'divide and rule'.
We've had 150 years of nationalistic toss and all it does is divide people, create tensions and leads to conflict. History proves this. We need to be looking at things that UNIFY US ALL, CONNECT US. United we can change things, democratically. Divided we can't do a thing.
And to calm man: I'm a full time student with a full time job as well so I'm actually probably more busy than you. People who post stupid comments about being online commenting not being at work are themselves guilty of DOING THE SAME THING!!!!!
"will you give your life up and possibly your freedom to make the changes happen???
I thought not."
Actually, Dave, I am. Problem is... a single person can't change the world... the majority need to do it. I'm just trying to instill a bit of effort and hope in people to do it.
And as for the BNP idiot: three words for you - 'divide and rule'.
We've had 150 years of nationalistic toss and all it does is divide people, create tensions and leads to conflict. History proves this. We need to be looking at things that UNIFY US ALL, CONNECT US. United we can change things, democratically. Divided we can't do a thing.
And to calm man: I'm a full time student with a full time job as well so I'm actually probably more busy than you. People who post stupid comments about being online commenting not being at work are themselves guilty of DOING THE SAME THING!!!!!
Posted by: Bob, Brighton on 3:10pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Hi ever vigilant - how are you today? Miserable as ever I see. But why are you so miserable after all you live in a multcultural society and you are paid benefits every fortnight so why are you always so miserable? You shouldn't let us BNP upset you so much. you should watch your blood pressure.
Hi ever vigilant - how are you today? Miserable as ever I see. But why are you so miserable after all you live in a multcultural society and you are paid benefits every fortnight so why are you always so miserable? You shouldn't let us BNP upset you so much. you should watch your blood pressure.
Posted by: Bob, Brighton on 3:13pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Hi angryman - how are you today? Miserable as ever I see (just like ever vigilant or always repugnent as I call him). But why are you so miserable after all you live in a multcultural society and you are paid benefits every fortnight so why are you always so miserable? You shouldn't let us BNP upset you so much. you should watch your blood pressure.
Hi angryman - how are you today? Miserable as ever I see (just like ever vigilant or always repugnent as I call him). But why are you so miserable after all you live in a multcultural society and you are paid benefits every fortnight so why are you always so miserable? You shouldn't let us BNP upset you so much. you should watch your blood pressure.
Posted by: jason, worthing on 3:37pm Wed 26 Mar 08
I see Mr Bumley is concentrating on the really important issues, rather than trying to keep Worthing Hospital open, keeping the post offices open, ensuring our children can be educated to the highest standards in properly staffed and adequately equipped schools.
Scotland, Ireland and Wales don't get the day off for their patron saints days, and we seem to enjoy celebrating other countries saints days rather than our own anyway.
Let's just treat this idea as a non starter and concentrate on the bigger issues facing the town/county/country
I see Mr Bumley is concentrating on the really important issues, rather than trying to keep Worthing Hospital open, keeping the post offices open, ensuring our children can be educated to the highest standards in properly staffed and adequately equipped schools.
Scotland, Ireland and Wales don't get the day off for their patron saints days, and we seem to enjoy celebrating other countries saints days rather than our own anyway.
Let's just treat this idea as a non starter and concentrate on the bigger issues facing the town/county/country
Posted by: Omar, Brighton on 4:04pm Wed 26 Mar 08
All this flag waving stuff, St Georges day celebrations, British jobs for British People. It is making me very nervous are Labour turning into the BNP?
All this flag waving stuff, St Georges day celebrations, British jobs for British People. It is making me very nervous are Labour turning into the BNP?
Posted by: Omar, Brighton on 4:51pm Wed 26 Mar 08
All this flag waving stuff, St Georges day celebrations, British jobs for British People.
It is making me very nervous.
I am also very concerned about the nasty Labour ID Card and DNA database.
England is becoming like the country that I escaped from.
I also understand that Mr Brown is going to force me out of the country or at best give me some money to go. I don't want to go but I am afraid of Mr Brown.
Are Labour turning into the BNP?
I am very frightened.
All this flag waving stuff, St Georges day celebrations, British jobs for British People.
It is making me very nervous.
I am also very concerned about the nasty Labour ID Card and DNA database.
England is becoming like the country that I escaped from.
I also understand that Mr Brown is going to force me out of the country or at best give me some money to go. I don't want to go but I am afraid of Mr Brown.
Are Labour turning into the BNP?
I am very frightened.
Posted by: Ray on 5:10pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Bob[/bold] wrote:
As a BNP supporter I would support this idea 100%. It's good to see the other parties copying BNP policies. Like Mr Brown's plans to fly the Union Flag over job centres and to make it a priority for British jobs for British people or even his agreement with the French president to forcibily remove or to entice by cash inducement the removal of illegal immigrants and foreign criminals. In addition we have had the former Metropolitan police chief Sir Ian Blair calling for soldiers to be deployed on border patrol. This is another BNP idea. [/quote] I'm so pleased you give your support, Bob.
We, (the true members of the British population), really need a pseudo-neo-fascist to come crawling out of the woodwork and give us his backing.
Pass on my regards to your fuhrer, there's a good fellow.
Bob wrote:
As a BNP supporter I would support this idea 100%. It's good to see the other parties copying BNP policies. Like Mr Brown's plans to fly the Union Flag over job centres and to make it a priority for British jobs for British people or even his agreement with the French president to forcibily remove or to entice by cash inducement the removal of illegal immigrants and foreign criminals. In addition we have had the former Metropolitan police chief Sir Ian Blair calling for soldiers to be deployed on border patrol. This is another BNP idea.
I'm so pleased you give your support, Bob.
We, (the true members of the British population), really need a pseudo-neo-fascist to come crawling out of the woodwork and give us his backing.
Pass on my regards to your fuhrer, there's a good fellow.
Posted by: Bob, Brighton on 5:53pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[bold]To Ray[/bold]
Oh I so love it when you talk dirty Ray and call me "pseudo-neo-fascist"
. You really turn me on. Am I your only "pseudo-neo-fascist" or do you just say that to all the boys? Ray don't tease me. All my love your one and only "pseudo-neo-fascist" - Big smile baby - XXX
To Ray
Oh I so love it when you talk dirty Ray and call me "pseudo-neo-fascist"
. You really turn me on. Am I your only "pseudo-neo-fascist" or do you just say that to all the boys? Ray don't tease me. All my love your one and only "pseudo-neo-fascist" - Big smile baby - XXX
Posted by: Pure Irish, london on 6:02pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Good so i can have a nice drink with my English friends,like we do on St,Paddy day.Vote BNP.
Good so i can have a nice drink with my English friends,like we do on St,Paddy day.Vote BNP.
Posted by: Don't vote for the BNP, they really ARE racist. on 6:07pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Pure Irish[/bold] wrote:
Good so i can have a nice drink with my English friends,like we do on St,Paddy day.Vote BNP.[/quote] What's that Pure Irish - drinking and voting? At your age?
Tut tut!
Pure Irish wrote:
Good so i can have a nice drink with my English friends,like we do on St,Paddy day.Vote BNP.
What's that Pure Irish - drinking and voting? At your age?
Tut tut!
Posted by: Comrade Gordon, Brighton on 6:18pm Wed 26 Mar 08
To Pure Irish
Don't mention that you drink, smoke or have sex with a woman anywhere on this site.
The anti-BNP communists like 'Don't Vote For The BNP' hate people enjoying themselves.
To Pure Irish
Don't mention that you drink, smoke or have sex with a woman anywhere on this site.
The anti-BNP communists like 'Don't Vote For The BNP' hate people enjoying themselves.
Posted by: Race hate, is a crime and unacceptable on 6:27pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Comrade Gordon[/bold] wrote:
To Pure Irish Don't mention that you drink, smoke or have sex with a woman anywhere on this site. The anti-BNP communists like 'Don't Vote For The BNP' hate people enjoying themselves.[/quote] You forgot to mention persecuting ethnic minorities in your list of things you find enjoyable.
Comrade Gordon wrote:
To Pure Irish Don't mention that you drink, smoke or have sex with a woman anywhere on this site. The anti-BNP communists like 'Don't Vote For The BNP' hate people enjoying themselves.
You forgot to mention persecuting ethnic minorities in your list of things you find enjoyable.
Posted by: Ross from Friends, Brighton on 6:43pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[bold]To[/bold] Race hate, is a crime and unacceptable
When are you going to give Gordon Brown and Sarkozy a hard time over their plans to to forcibily remove or to entice by cash inducement the removal of illegal immigrants and foreign criminals from Britain and France or are you just anti minorities like the BNP?
Also Omar a few posts back is very upset about Prime Minister Brown's forced repatriation plans plus ID Cards and DNA databases?
To Race hate, is a crime and unacceptable
When are you going to give Gordon Brown and Sarkozy a hard time over their plans to to forcibily remove or to entice by cash inducement the removal of illegal immigrants and foreign criminals from Britain and France or are you just anti minorities like the BNP?
Also Omar a few posts back is very upset about Prime Minister Brown's forced repatriation plans plus ID Cards and DNA databases?
Posted by: Yuri -capitalism good, communism is bad, Moscow on 6:54pm Wed 26 Mar 08
The British communist socialists amuse me a great deal especially on the Brighton Argus site.
In Russia we are now great capitalists.
We have loads of oil and loads of money.
Our women look fantastic and are great in bed.
In communist Britain all the women are fat and stupid like the Jade Goody.
Capitalism is good.
Communism is bad.
Did notice that Britain never had fat people until it had a communist government.
That is what we call Labour in Moscow.
The British communist socialists amuse me a great deal especially on the Brighton Argus site.
In Russia we are now great capitalists.
We have loads of oil and loads of money.
Our women look fantastic and are great in bed.
In communist Britain all the women are fat and stupid like the Jade Goody.
Capitalism is good.
Communism is bad.
Did notice that Britain never had fat people until it had a communist government.
That is what we call Labour in Moscow.
Posted by: Paul, Brighton Seafront on 8:42pm Wed 26 Mar 08
It is no wonder that the British family is falling to pieces. We have very few public holidays, people are working overtime to survive and we commute the furthest!
I am behind this motion and believe that we should come into line with our European counterparts.
It is no wonder that the British family is falling to pieces. We have very few public holidays, people are working overtime to survive and we commute the furthest!
I am behind this motion and believe that we should come into line with our European counterparts.
Posted by: Chilled With Cola on 9:33pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Everyone just needs to Chillaxx.... Ahhhh ... there we go! Just take a break, have a kitkat, drink chilled coke, dream with a choco bar. Now... Sit back and RELAX, ahhh, mellow.... Now about this idea.. hmmm sounds chilled to me.
Everyone just needs to Chillaxx.... Ahhhh ... there we go! Just take a break, have a kitkat, drink chilled coke, dream with a choco bar. Now... Sit back and RELAX, ahhh, mellow.... Now about this idea.. hmmm sounds chilled to me.
Posted by: Arthur on 11:20pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Yuri -capitalism good, communism is bad[/bold] wrote:
The British communist socialists amuse me a great deal especially on the Brighton Argus site.
In Russia we are now great capitalists.
We have loads of oil and loads of money.
Our women look fantastic and are great in bed.
In communist Britain all the women are fat and stupid like the Jade Goody.
Capitalism is good.
Communism is bad.
Did notice that Britain never had fat people until it had a communist government.
That is what we call Labour in Moscow.
[/quote] Sure, but when we get to vote, we get more than one option.
Yuri -capitalism good, communism is bad wrote:
The British communist socialists amuse me a great deal especially on the Brighton Argus site.
In Russia we are now great capitalists.
We have loads of oil and loads of money.
Our women look fantastic and are great in bed.
In communist Britain all the women are fat and stupid like the Jade Goody.
Capitalism is good.
Communism is bad.
Did notice that Britain never had fat people until it had a communist government.
That is what we call Labour in Moscow.
Sure, but when we get to vote, we get more than one option.
Posted by: Frank Graham, Hove on 12:09am Thu 27 Mar 08
What a fantastic idea, this must happen St georges Day holiday for all before we forgret what its like to celebrate the wonderful day, bring it on!
What a fantastic idea, this must happen St georges Day holiday for all before we forgret what its like to celebrate the wonderful day, bring it on!
Posted by: Kickboxer, Worthing on 8:27am Thu 27 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Ross from Friends[/bold] wrote:
[bold]To[/bold] Race hate, is a crime and unacceptable
When are you going to give Gordon Brown and Sarkozy a hard time over their plans to to forcibily remove or to entice by cash inducement the removal of illegal immigrants and foreign criminals from Britain and France or are you just anti minorities like the BNP?
Also Omar a few posts back is very upset about Prime Minister Brown's forced repatriation plans plus ID Cards and DNA databases? [/quote] I don't think we are hard enough on illegal immigrants, as soon as they are found they should be deported strait away, not allowed to scrounge our benefits and live a life of crime.
Ross from Friends wrote:
To Race hate, is a crime and unacceptable
When are you going to give Gordon Brown and Sarkozy a hard time over their plans to to forcibily remove or to entice by cash inducement the removal of illegal immigrants and foreign criminals from Britain and France or are you just anti minorities like the BNP?
Also Omar a few posts back is very upset about Prime Minister Brown's forced repatriation plans plus ID Cards and DNA databases?
I don't think we are hard enough on illegal immigrants, as soon as they are found they should be deported strait away, not allowed to scrounge our benefits and live a life of crime.
Posted by: blo#dy fed up, HOLLINGBURY on 11:25am Thu 27 Mar 08
[quote][bold]ever vigilant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Bob[/bold] wrote: As a BNP supporter I would support this idea 100%. It\'s good to see the other parties copying BNP policies. Like Mr Brown\'s plans to fly the Union Flag over job centres and to make it a priority for British jobs for British people or even his agreement with the French president to forcibily remove or to entice by cash inducement the removal of illegal immigrants and foreign criminals. In addition we have had the former Metropolitan police chief Sir Ian Blair calling for soldiers to be deployed on border patrol. This is another BNP idea. [/quote] I knew it would not be long before the BNP muscled in on the debate. Just because St George\'s day is mentioned out you come claiming it all. St George\'s day belongs to us all in this country, whatever ethnic group, so don\'t try and claim it. it is a day we could all enjoy in our multi cultural society so get lost. Get off our flag and get off our day. BNP = The national Front. Your own leader, Nick Griffin is a criminal, found guilty of incitement to racial hatred. [/quote] well tell me who can i vote for . i am british white working class, married man with one 7 year old girl i do have a indian second generation best friend i have known for 25 years, i am fed up with benefit scroungers pepole who have no right to be in this country,who can claim child benefit for children that do not even live in the uk pepole who claim they are disabled to recive the benefits that real disabled pepole are entitled to like the blue badge i work hard, it cost a bl##dy fortune to fill my car up with fuel a nd is ripped off at supermarkets . tell me who would represent me in goverment. dont say labour or torys as big dave cam is a multi millionare what does he know about my liveing costs lib dems no i dont think so so who pal who i will vote bnp as i feel at least they know i am white and born here so i should come first in my own uk not just take everybody else into consideration before my failmly give me your choice
ever vigilant wrote:
Bob wrote: As a BNP supporter I would support this idea 100%. It\'s good to see the other parties copying BNP policies. Like Mr Brown\'s plans to fly the Union Flag over job centres and to make it a priority for British jobs for British people or even his agreement with the French president to forcibily remove or to entice by cash inducement the removal of illegal immigrants and foreign criminals. In addition we have had the former Metropolitan police chief Sir Ian Blair calling for soldiers to be deployed on border patrol. This is another BNP idea.
I knew it would not be long before the BNP muscled in on the debate. Just because St George\'s day is mentioned out you come claiming it all. St George\'s day belongs to us all in this country, whatever ethnic group, so don\'t try and claim it. it is a day we could all enjoy in our multi cultural society so get lost. Get off our flag and get off our day. BNP = The national Front. Your own leader, Nick Griffin is a criminal, found guilty of incitement to racial hatred.
well tell me who can i vote for . i am british white working class, married man with one 7 year old girl i do have a indian second generation best friend i have known for 25 years, i am fed up with benefit scroungers pepole who have no right to be in this country,who can claim child benefit for children that do not even live in the uk pepole who claim they are disabled to recive the benefits that real disabled pepole are entitled to like the blue badge i work hard, it cost a bl##dy fortune to fill my car up with fuel a nd is ripped off at supermarkets . tell me who would represent me in goverment. dont say labour or torys as big dave cam is a multi millionare what does he know about my liveing costs lib dems no i dont think so so who pal who i will vote bnp as i feel at least they know i am white and born here so i should come first in my own uk not just take everybody else into consideration before my failmly give me your choice
Posted by: Paul, Brighton Born & Bred, Brighton on 12:03pm Thu 27 Mar 08
BFD of Hollingbury - whilst I agree that our Government should have more resolve to stop abuse of what should be a great "safety net" system of NHS, free education, help for those with disabilities etc, I have to take exception to your final comment:-
"at least they know i am white and born here so i should come first in my own uk"
Please tell me why you think it would be acceptable to exclude / de-prioritise anyone who is NON-WHITE and born in the UK?
Unless they are from a family (white or otherwise) who abuse the benefits system, they will have shared roughly the same experiences as everyone else, received a similar education, paid their share of taxes like everyone else & contributed to the culture & community like everyone else?
The inclusion of one small word ("white") in your statement, irrespective of friends you may have, is a very dangerous thing.
As for St Goerge's Day being a Bank Holiday. I think it's a terrific idea & it really galls me that we "appear" to celebrate St Patrick's Day more (is it because it's inextricably linked to drinking perchance?).
It needn't be jingoistic, simply a recognition of what can be a great country.
We should also have a Bank Holiday in the latter part of the year as mentioned above.
BFD of Hollingbury - whilst I agree that our Government should have more resolve to stop abuse of what should be a great "safety net" system of NHS, free education, help for those with disabilities etc, I have to take exception to your final comment:-
"at least they know i am white and born here so i should come first in my own uk"
Please tell me why you think it would be acceptable to exclude / de-prioritise anyone who is NON-WHITE and born in the UK?
Unless they are from a family (white or otherwise) who abuse the benefits system, they will have shared roughly the same experiences as everyone else, received a similar education, paid their share of taxes like everyone else & contributed to the culture & community like everyone else?
The inclusion of one small word ("white") in your statement, irrespective of friends you may have, is a very dangerous thing.
As for St Goerge's Day being a Bank Holiday. I think it's a terrific idea & it really galls me that we "appear" to celebrate St Patrick's Day more (is it because it's inextricably linked to drinking perchance?).
It needn't be jingoistic, simply a recognition of what can be a great country.
We should also have a Bank Holiday in the latter part of the year as mentioned above.
Posted by: ever vigilant, Brighton on 9:38pm Thu 27 Mar 08
[quote][bold]blo#dy fed up[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]ever vigilant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Bob[/bold] wrote: As a BNP supporter I would support this idea 100%. It\\\'s good to see the other parties copying BNP policies. Like Mr Brown\\\'s plans to fly the Union Flag over job centres and to make it a priority for British jobs for British people or even his agreement with the French president to forcibily remove or to entice by cash inducement the removal of illegal immigrants and foreign criminals. In addition we have had the former Metropolitan police chief Sir Ian Blair calling for soldiers to be deployed on border patrol. This is another BNP idea. [/quote] I knew it would not be long before the BNP muscled in on the debate. Just because St George\\\'s day is mentioned out you come claiming it all. St George\\\'s day belongs to us all in this country, whatever ethnic group, so don\\\'t try and claim it. it is a day we could all enjoy in our multi cultural society so get lost. Get off our flag and get off our day. BNP = The national Front. Your own leader, Nick Griffin is a criminal, found guilty of incitement to racial hatred. [/quote] well tell me who can i vote for . i am british white working class, married man with one 7 year old girl i do have a indian second generation best friend i have known for 25 years, i am fed up with benefit scroungers pepole who have no right to be in this country,who can claim child benefit for children that do not even live in the uk pepole who claim they are disabled to recive the benefits that real disabled pepole are entitled to like the blue badge i work hard, it cost a bl##dy fortune to fill my car up with fuel a nd is ripped off at supermarkets . tell me who would represent me in goverment. dont say labour or torys as big dave cam is a multi millionare what does he know about my liveing costs lib dems no i dont think so so who pal who i will vote bnp as i feel at least they know i am white and born here so i should come first in my own uk not just take everybody else into consideration before my failmly give me your choice[/quote] I can't decide who you should vote for.
I do think that voters should be aware that the BNP is indeed the National Front renamed. Nick Griffin wants power so badly he wants the racism hidden from the ordinary voter. Unfortunatly the BNP supporters on these posters let the cat out of the bag and show that the BNP is a racist party, hate fuelled, with a racist as a leader. They are only hiding this racism to gather votes, preying on voter's concerns. Check out stopthe bnp.org.uk or google news reports on Griffin to see why he is unacceptable.
Nick Griffin has a conviction for inciting racial hatred. Is this the kind of leader of a party you can support with your vote? Brown, Cameron and Clegg may be switching us off as voters but they do not deny the holocaust ever took place.
Given power the BNP would care for none of our concerns and you would have to stand up and be counted in support of your second generaton Indian BRITISH friend as they would deny his right to be British.
Why do you single ethnic minories out as benefit scroungers. White British are just as likely to abuse the system in my experience. My white next door neighbour is up to every dodge in the book and seems to get away with it. People are people and some will be dodgy whatever their ethnic background. It is a human trait not an ethnic one. It is just BNP propganda that immigrants are more likely to abuse the system. The NHS would collapse if it wasn't for immigrant labour and the European Community admit that we need migrant workers. Most migrant workers are working their BUTTS off in this country. If the BNP got rid of the foreign doctors, nurses from the Phillopines etc and migrant cleaning and support staff and carers working in the NHS, the service would collapse.
The BNP are a threat to our democracy should they gain widespead support as they are fuelled by racial hate.
An x on the ballot sheet against the BNP is a vote for the National Front and its hatred. Is this something you want to support?
Nick Griffin has contact with some awful racist organisations throughout the world as listed on stopthebnp.org.uk) God help us all if he ever succeeds in gaining influence in this country. he won't stop at rounding up the ethnic minorities. You can see the hatred the BNP have of their supposedly "lefty" opponents on this site. Left wing or tory won't matter we will be in the ditch with a bullet in the back of our head. Check Nick Griffin out and see whar he really believes.
blo#dy fed up wrote:
ever vigilant wrote:
Bob wrote: As a BNP supporter I would support this idea 100%. It's good to see the other parties copying BNP policies. Like Mr Brown's plans to fly the Union Flag over job centres and to make it a priority for British jobs for British people or even his agreement with the French president to forcibily remove or to entice by cash inducement the removal of illegal immigrants and foreign criminals. In addition we have had the former Metropolitan police chief Sir Ian Blair calling for soldiers to be deployed on border patrol. This is another BNP idea.
I knew it would not be long before the BNP muscled in on the debate. Just because St George's day is mentioned out you come claiming it all. St George's day belongs to us all in this country, whatever ethnic group, so don't try and claim it. it is a day we could all enjoy in our multi cultural society so get lost. Get off our flag and get off our day. BNP = The national Front. Your own leader, Nick Griffin is a criminal, found guilty of incitement to racial hatred.
well tell me who can i vote for . i am british white working class, married man with one 7 year old girl i do have a indian second generation best friend i have known for 25 years, i am fed up with benefit scroungers pepole who have no right to be in this country,who can claim child benefit for children that do not even live in the uk pepole who claim they are disabled to recive the benefits that real disabled pepole are entitled to like the blue badge i work hard, it cost a bl##dy fortune to fill my car up with fuel a nd is ripped off at supermarkets . tell me who would represent me in goverment. dont say labour or torys as big dave cam is a multi millionare what does he know about my liveing costs lib dems no i dont think so so who pal who i will vote bnp as i feel at least they know i am white and born here so i should come first in my own uk not just take everybody else into consideration before my failmly give me your choice
I can't decide who you should vote for.
I do think that voters should be aware that the BNP is indeed the National Front renamed. Nick Griffin wants power so badly he wants the racism hidden from the ordinary voter. Unfortunatly the BNP supporters on these posters let the cat out of the bag and show that the BNP is a racist party, hate fuelled, with a racist as a leader. They are only hiding this racism to gather votes, preying on voter's concerns. Check out stopthe bnp.org.uk or google news reports on Griffin to see why he is unacceptable.
Nick Griffin has a conviction for inciting racial hatred. Is this the kind of leader of a party you can support with your vote? Brown, Cameron and Clegg may be switching us off as voters but they do not deny the holocaust ever took place.
Given power the BNP would care for none of our concerns and you would have to stand up and be counted in support of your second generaton Indian BRITISH friend as they would deny his right to be British.
Why do you single ethnic minories out as benefit scroungers. White British are just as likely to abuse the system in my experience. My white next door neighbour is up to every dodge in the book and seems to get away with it. People are people and some will be dodgy whatever their ethnic background. It is a human trait not an ethnic one. It is just BNP propganda that immigrants are more likely to abuse the system. The NHS would collapse if it wasn't for immigrant labour and the European Community admit that we need migrant workers. Most migrant workers are working their BUTTS off in this country. If the BNP got rid of the foreign doctors, nurses from the Phillopines etc and migrant cleaning and support staff and carers working in the NHS, the service would collapse.
The BNP are a threat to our democracy should they gain widespead support as they are fuelled by racial hate.
An x on the ballot sheet against the BNP is a vote for the National Front and its hatred. Is this something you want to support?
Nick Griffin has contact with some awful racist organisations throughout the world as listed on stopthebnp.org.uk) God help us all if he ever succeeds in gaining influence in this country. he won't stop at rounding up the ethnic minorities. You can see the hatred the BNP have of their supposedly "lefty" opponents on this site. Left wing or tory won't matter we will be in the ditch with a bullet in the back of our head. Check Nick Griffin out and see whar he really believes.
Posted by: notaloonyleftistthan
kJESUS, LITTLE ENGERLAND on 6:05am Fri 28 Mar 08
I didnt realise that the Argus is a repository of left wing filth. I guess the devil worshippers have infiltrated again. ST GEORGE FOREVER YOU BASTARDS! ENGLAND FOREVER YOU BASTARDS.
I didnt realise that the Argus is a repository of left wing filth. I guess the devil worshippers have infiltrated again. ST GEORGE FOREVER YOU BASTARDS! ENGLAND FOREVER YOU BASTARDS.
Posted by: bfd, HOLLINGBURY on 11:09am Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Paul, Brighton Born & Bred[/bold] wrote:
BFD of Hollingbury - whilst I agree that our Government should have more resolve to stop abuse of what should be a great "safety net" system of NHS, free education, help for those with disabilities etc, I have to take exception to your final comment:- "at least they know i am white and born here so i should come first in my own uk" Please tell me why you think it would be acceptable to exclude / de-prioritise anyone who is NON-WHITE and born in the UK? Unless they are from a family (white or otherwise) who abuse the benefits system, they will have shared roughly the same experiences as everyone else, received a similar education, paid their share of taxes like everyone else & contributed to the culture & community like everyone else? The inclusion of one small word ("white") in your statement, irrespective of friends you may have, is a very dangerous thing. As for St Goerge's Day being a Bank Holiday. I think it's a terrific idea & it really galls me that we "appear" to celebrate St Patrick's Day more (is it because it's inextricably linked to drinking perchance?). It needn't be jingoistic, simply a recognition of what can be a great country. We should also have a Bank Holiday in the latter part of the year as mentioned above.[/quote] sorry if you took offence, none was intended. but i am white iam so sorry this offends you but i am . ifeel that you again are a do gooder i am about as racist as basil brush thats the problem
Paul, Brighton Born & Bred wrote:
BFD of Hollingbury - whilst I agree that our Government should have more resolve to stop abuse of what should be a great "safety net" system of NHS, free education, help for those with disabilities etc, I have to take exception to your final comment:- "at least they know i am white and born here so i should come first in my own uk" Please tell me why you think it would be acceptable to exclude / de-prioritise anyone who is NON-WHITE and born in the UK? Unless they are from a family (white or otherwise) who abuse the benefits system, they will have shared roughly the same experiences as everyone else, received a similar education, paid their share of taxes like everyone else & contributed to the culture & community like everyone else? The inclusion of one small word ("white") in your statement, irrespective of friends you may have, is a very dangerous thing. As for St Goerge's Day being a Bank Holiday. I think it's a terrific idea & it really galls me that we "appear" to celebrate St Patrick's Day more (is it because it's inextricably linked to drinking perchance?). It needn't be jingoistic, simply a recognition of what can be a great country. We should also have a Bank Holiday in the latter part of the year as mentioned above.
sorry if you took offence, none was intended. but i am white iam so sorry this offends you but i am . ifeel that you again are a do gooder i am about as racist as basil brush thats the problem
Posted by: Paul, Brighton Born & Bred, Brighton on 12:04pm Fri 28 Mar 08
bfd, Hollingbury - thanks & apology gratefully accepted.
I'm not a do-gooder not a Bleeding Heart Liberal, just someone who is close to the situation.
I certainly share your frustrations & think more should be done to deal with the ever growing number of people who take without contributing.
A prime example is the article about the refurbished council properties being trashed at tax-payers expense.
Keep smiling though as there is another side to the coin - such as the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme which is the 1st of its kind in the world.
There is some positive stuff out there if you search hard enough!!
bfd, Hollingbury - thanks & apology gratefully accepted.
I'm not a do-gooder not a Bleeding Heart Liberal, just someone who is close to the situation.
I certainly share your frustrations & think more should be done to deal with the ever growing number of people who take without contributing.
A prime example is the article about the refurbished council properties being trashed at tax-payers expense.
Keep smiling though as there is another side to the coin - such as the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme which is the 1st of its kind in the world.
There is some positive stuff out there if you search hard enough!!
Posted by: steve, brighton on 4:55am Wed 2 Apr 08
well well another series of comments that turn eventually to the BNP! Not surprising really.. as this boom turns to bust the "politics of desperation" will take over and people will turn to extremes (and understandably so) to fix their problems as the main parties have absolutely no idea what to do. Hardly likely the electorate will go further to the left now is it?(after all the left got us in this mess!) 5-10 years ago the BNP wouldn't have got much of a showing maybe 2-5% of the vote - now they are regularly pulling 20-30% of the vote in the most unlikely of places and they WILL get more - they are the fastest growing political party in the UK with the no 1 UK political website with more "hits" than any other political party. Yep we are about to see a massive swing in UK politics (and the "bust" in the economy hasn't even really started yet!) - ...stop press 600 jobs may be going in Lancing more outsourcing to India - but don't worry they are probably mainly white working class so it doesn't matter they will still vote New Liebour (yeah!! bet the BNP will put in a good showing there if the losses happen!) There are many comments on here anti BNP - the one that made me laugh was the one about ditches and bullets in the back of the head - does that post really think they'll waste money on a bullet for him? Bullets cost money!
well well another series of comments that turn eventually to the BNP! Not surprising really.. as this boom turns to bust the "politics of desperation" will take over and people will turn to extremes (and understandably so) to fix their problems as the main parties have absolutely no idea what to do. Hardly likely the electorate will go further to the left now is it?(after all the left got us in this mess!) 5-10 years ago the BNP wouldn't have got much of a showing maybe 2-5% of the vote - now they are regularly pulling 20-30% of the vote in the most unlikely of places and they WILL get more - they are the fastest growing political party in the UK with the no 1 UK political website with more "hits" than any other political party. Yep we are about to see a massive swing in UK politics (and the "bust" in the economy hasn't even really started yet!) - ...stop press 600 jobs may be going in Lancing more outsourcing to India - but don't worry they are probably mainly white working class so it doesn't matter they will still vote New Liebour (yeah!! bet the BNP will put in a good showing there if the losses happen!) There are many comments on here anti BNP - the one that made me laugh was the one about ditches and bullets in the back of the head - does that post really think they'll waste money on a bullet for him? Bullets cost money!
Posted by: Dave, Brighton on 9:08am Thu 3 Apr 08
Steve, read the posts on the other thread.
*sigh*
Steve, read the posts on the other thread.
*sigh*
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