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Russ wrote:
OneMore wrote:
Russ wrote:
OneMore wrote:
Russ wrote: As usual unreal bants from you
I think it's probably too simplistic to say violence is always wrong.
And I see it as the core rule of a functioning society
As do I, but what about fixing societies/regimes/authorities that are broken?
BURN THEM ALL DOWN
SET THE MOB ON THEM
VIOLENCE

YEH. AWESOME
So that's the alternative view to 'violence is never the answer', is it?
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OneMore wrote:
Russ wrote:
OneMore wrote:
Russ wrote:
OneMore wrote: I think it's probably too simplistic to say violence is always wrong.
And I see it as the core rule of a functioning society
As do I, but what about fixing societies/regimes/authorities that are broken?
BURN THEM ALL DOWN
SET THE MOB ON THEM
VIOLENCE

YEH. AWESOME
So that's the alternative view to 'violence is never the answer', is it?
Either violence is the answer or it isn't
And given the rule that violence is never the answer ...
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Cap'n Grumpy wrote:
Russ wrote:I see Shinnerboot's hero Gerry has been refused entry to the White House
Other shops in Portrush are, presumably, still open to him?
It's an uncharacteristic display of good judgement from the White House staff. I really hope someone said to Gerry: "you can go away you know". Oh how I'd laugh.........

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Yer right Russ - violence is never the answer.

G'wan - hit him!
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Snipe Watson wrote:nb. above average funnyness
That's mean.
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Cap'n Grumpy wrote:
Snipe Watson wrote:nb. above average funnyness
That's mean.
It was a bit median, but if you improve your mode of delivery your rating will modalikely increase


OK, OK, OK, I never claimed to be funny.

Coat is on, I was leaving anyway............
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Snipe Watson wrote:
Cap'n Grumpy wrote:
Snipe Watson wrote:nb. above average funnyness
That's mean.
It was a bit median, but if you improve your mode of delivery your rating will modalikely increase


OK, OK, OK, I never claimed to be funny.

Coat is on, I was leaving anyway............
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO predictable. :roll:
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In 1916 the good folks on the Island of Ireland were Brits like wise the Scot, the Welsh and English ,

Historically the Islands were collectively referred to as the British Isles .

But the inhabitants of the the British Isles identified themselves by country rather than as British .

The term "British " is basically a modern innovation to recognise a political identity which existed and exists combining 4 countries .

The down side is the press /media never refer to say Andy Murray as a Scot but as British but and English sportsperson is always English . That infers of course that being English is some sort of superior state of being .

Which is of course the reason why beating the English is such a joy to each and every other nationality wherever dispersed .





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rumncoke wrote:In 1916 the good folks on the Island of Ireland were Brits like wise the Scot, the Welsh and English ,

Historically the Islands were collectively referred to as the British Isles .

But the inhabitants of the the British Isles identified themselves by country rather than as British .

The term "British " is basically a modern innovation to recognise a political identity which existed and exists combining 4 countries .

The down side is the press /media never refer to say Andy Murray as a Scot but as British but and English sportsperson is always English . That infers of course that being English is some sort of superior state of being .

Which is of course the reason why beating the English is such a joy to each and every other nationality wherever dispersed
Gotta admit ..... snipe was funnier ......

..... and despite my previous assertion, less predictable.
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Has Gerry s name in the hat for Taoiseach pronounced ( teasheugh)
Great recommendation for the post ?


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rumncoke wrote:In 1916 the good folks on the Island of Ireland were Brits like wise the Scot, the Welsh and English ,


British as the internationally accepted demonym/adjective of the UK and GB would make 1916 Irishmen 'British'. I would suggest that it may be a step too far to call them 'Brits' or indeed 'Britons'.
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Up until the later part oif the 20th century "British" and "English" were often conflated.

In Victorian times and into the new century, English was invariably used to describe, for example, expeditions which contained prominent Irish, Welsh and Scots.

British as a term is relatively new and is probably an attempt to engender a feeling oif unity when the Empire (and Ireland) were breaking up.
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Way to go Rum
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BR wrote:
rumncoke wrote:In 1916 the good folks on the Island of Ireland were Brits like wise the Scot, the Welsh and English ,


British as the internationally accepted demonym/adjective of the UK and GB would make 1916 Irishmen 'British'. I would suggest that it may be a step too far to call them 'Brits' or indeed 'Britons'.
There was a term in use at one stage - "West Brits" :duck: :duck: :duck:
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OneMore wrote:
Russ wrote: As usual unreal bants from you
I think it's probably too simplistic to say violence is always wrong.
Yes. Delon Armitage is a good reason for it....and that slack jawed oaf whose da will soon join Ireland's team of coaches
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