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over a year ago
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Currently, nothing |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m not British and never have been |
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No other country has better Tea or Breakfasts or Beer  |
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Naught really, never understood patriotism. That is not to diminish the acts of generations before, but I don’t think I can claim ownership of either their glories or failings by the sheer random act of being born in a land they once roamed |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Im not proud of it at all im proud to be yorkshire |
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Not sure anything does anymore prefer to identify as European but even that's been taken away  |
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By *host63Man
over a year ago
Bedfont Feltham |
I am embarrassed to be British at the moment. |
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Not sure as I would consider myself Scottish
I really couldn’t find myself ever being “proud” to be British |
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By *lofeldMan
over a year ago
Redhill |
Let me think...sense of humour, culture, literature, the language, some aspects of our history (not others, like any super power of days gone by, or currently), free speech, common sense amongst the silent majority, tolerance, diversity...that's off the top of my head. |
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over a year ago
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The military  |
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I know technically I’m British but I’ve never classed myself as .I’m proud to be Welsh  .. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm English so very proud |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The military "
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"Let me think...sense of humour, culture, literature, the language, some aspects of our history (not others, like any super power of days gone by, or currently), free speech, common sense amongst the silent majority, tolerance, diversity...that's off the top of my head. "
A very sensible balanced post this .. Agreed  |
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"Naught really, never understood patriotism. That is not to diminish the acts of generations before, but I don’t think I can claim ownership of either their glories or failings by the sheer random act of being born in a land they once roamed "
Every word of this. I love Shakespeare, for instance, but I don't claim any ownership of him beyond reading and loving him. THAT kind of love has no borders. |
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Whenever there is a ceremonial occasion - eg., the Queen's funeral - I get an immense sense of pride in being British...
....we do pomp and circumstance better than any other nation ever could. |
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By *asmartsCouple
over a year ago
sheffield |
That you can start off with nothing and end up doing very well for your self! A lot of the would don’t have this opportunity.
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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago
Titz Towers, North Notts |
I'm only British by an accident of birth, so it seems silly to feel proud of it.
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
Fareham |
"Not sure as I would consider myself Scottish
I really couldn’t find myself ever being “proud” to be British "
The Scots did a fair share of bullying in days of empire too... |
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"Not sure as I would consider myself Scottish
I really couldn’t find myself ever being “proud” to be British
The Scots did a fair share of bullying in days of empire too..."
Wasn’t around for it bud, it’s todays bullying that would be the issue but even that aside I wouldn’t consider myself British |
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
Fareham |
1940 to 41 when we stood our ground to a nazi/facist and indeed soviet alliance .
The Beatles
The 60s
The industrial revolution
Heavy metal
Our language
Our humour.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I cant see there being a "Britain" much longer, the end has begun. The days of empire are over i think. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"1940 to 41 when we stood our ground to a nazi/facist and indeed soviet alliance .
The Beatles
The 60s
The industrial revolution
Heavy metal
Our language
Our humour.."
All admirable achievements |
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"Naught really, never understood patriotism. That is not to diminish the acts of generations before, but I don’t think I can claim ownership of either their glories or failings by the sheer random act of being born in a land they once roamed "
this ^^
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
Fareham |
"I cant see there being a "Britain" much longer, the end has begun. The days of empire are over i think. "
These Isles have been Britannia, Albion, part of the Roman empire, part of a Scandinavian empire, England, Great Britain, the UK, part of the EU....change can be good. |
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Nothing! Just feel lucky to have been born here spose x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I cant see there being a "Britain" much longer, the end has begun. The days of empire are over i think.
These Isles have been Britannia, Albion, part of the Roman empire, part of a Scandinavian empire, England, Great Britain, the UK, part of the EU....change can be good."
I totally agree, and essential |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I cant see there being a "Britain" much longer, the end has begun. The days of empire are over i think. "
I thought the empire ended in 1997. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Absolutely nothing. In fact, it’s quite embarrassing at this point. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I cant see there being a "Britain" much longer, the end has begun. The days of empire are over i think.
I thought the empire ended in 1997."
Aye, but even the home nations will inevitably break up i think. It's only a matter of time |
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"Naught really, never understood patriotism. That is not to diminish the acts of generations before, but I don’t think I can claim ownership of either their glories or failings by the sheer random act of being born in a land they once roamed "
Definitely this.
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When I look at our wonderful government. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Naught really, never understood patriotism. That is not to diminish the acts of generations before, but I don’t think I can claim ownership of either their glories or failings by the sheer random act of being born in a land they once roamed
Every word of this. I love Shakespeare, for instance, but I don't claim any ownership of him beyond reading and loving him. THAT kind of love has no borders."
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Well least as a nation we are keeping the rest of the world amused ???and we were once considered boring ....  |
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....that we possess an unmistakable flair for creating the finest suits and other such attire.
We also allow Tasmanians to reside here, without regret or compunction. |
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I'm proud of one thing, and it's not being British |
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
Fareham |
"I'm proud of one thing, and it's not being British "
Vogon? |
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For a small island we’ve basically invented everything and dominated the world, our military is second to none.
The mr |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
I've never been one for considering a nationality important so I've never been proud to be British. But now I think globally we are an embarrassment as a country so definitely take no pride in it |
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"Not sure anything does anymore prefer to identify as European but even that's been taken away "
You can still move there & apply for citizenship. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Very little. |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
"I've never been one for considering a nationality important so I've never been proud to be British. But now I think globally we are an embarrassment as a country so definitely take no pride in it"
Actually the one positive I can think of is the awful social and political environments have made for some fabulous music. |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
Forum Mod Cheeseville, Somerset |
"I've never been one for considering a nationality important so I've never been proud to be British. But now I think globally we are an embarrassment as a country so definitely take no pride in it"
Yep.
If I went abroad right now I'd have to adopt a fake Australian accent.
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"Not sure anything does anymore prefer to identify as European but even that's been taken away "
Agree x |
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Try living and working overseas as an ex-pat - you'll appreciate your country. |
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
Fareham |
"I've never been one for considering a nationality important so I've never been proud to be British. But now I think globally we are an embarrassment as a country so definitely take no pride in it
Yep.
If I went abroad right now I'd have to adopt a fake Australian accent.
A"
Blimey |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Punctuality and quality of the bus and rail services
Brexit
Prince Andrew |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
"Try living and working overseas as an ex-pat - you'll appreciate your country."
If it's that bad living and working overseas why not come back? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So many things. Our musical history, fashion designers, artists, museums, football clubs, writers, scientists. As a tiny Island in the middle of the North Alantic that had been conquered a fair few times, we have achieved so much. Everyone wants to focus on the dark parts of our history without accepting that loads of what we have now was because of then. We learned from our mistakes and tried to right wrongs.
We have the luxury of so many liberties that many do not have globally.
I'm proud of Bowie and Westwood (viv not tim) and Gaiman and The clash and Hockney and Hurst and Hitchcock.
Trust me I'm far from being a flag waving EDL cunt but sometimes is time to take a step back and appreciate Britian is kinda great.
Yes, the island is managed by a bunch of rich, thieving scumbags but they do not represent the people. |
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By *lofeldMan
over a year ago
Redhill |
"So many things. Our musical history, fashion designers, artists, museums, football clubs, writers, scientists. As a tiny Island in the middle of the North Alantic that had been conquered a fair few times, we have achieved so much. Everyone wants to focus on the dark parts of our history without accepting that loads of what we have now was because of then. We learned from our mistakes and tried to right wrongs.
We have the luxury of so many liberties that many do not have globally.
I'm proud of Bowie and Westwood (viv not tim) and Gaiman and The clash and Hockney and Hurst and Hitchcock.
Trust me I'm far from being a flag waving EDL cunt but sometimes is time to take a step back and appreciate Britian is kinda great.
Yes, the island is managed by a bunch of rich, thieving scumbags but they do not represent the people. "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Trifle? I do love anything custard  |
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Thread closed.....^
(But only if it's Sherry Trifle) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Thread closed.....^
(But only if it's Sherry Trifle)"
Sherry trifle is the absolute best. All that boozy soggy sponge. Perfect. |
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By *KG12Couple
over a year ago
Burnley |
Yes, the island is managed by a bunch of rich, thieving scumbags but they do not represent the people.
Fully agree with your post. We may not have got everything right in the past, but for me, we are very progressive compared to other countries on many facets of life.
Yes we may not get everything right now, but we make progress everyday.
There is a lot to be proud of |
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"I cant see there being a "Britain" much longer, the end has begun. The days of empire are over i think.
I thought the empire ended in 1997.
Aye, but even the home nations will inevitably break up i think. It's only a matter of time "
I can’t decide whether to get a Scottish or Irish passport…
J x |
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
Fareham |
"I cant see there being a "Britain" much longer, the end has begun. The days of empire are over i think.
I thought the empire ended in 1997.
Aye, but even the home nations will inevitably break up i think. It's only a matter of time
I can’t decide whether to get a Scottish or Irish passport…
J x"
Same thing...you'll get an EU one. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It's just simple, little things that make a difference. We have a blood donation service rather than blood banks that pay for blood. We give the gift of life rather than expect a cash reward.
Our NHS was such an awesome concept. I don't hold out much hope for its future but so many millions of people owe their lives and existence to it. In many places if you don't have money you die. |
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"Thread closed.....^
(But only if it's Sherry Trifle)
Sherry trifle is the absolute best. All that boozy soggy sponge. Perfect."
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It's the perfect nectar, especially when it's Pedro Ximenez soaking up all that sponge.  |
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I agree with cinnamon, they may not always be perfect but our public services are the envy of most country’s.
There are always going to be problems and room for improvement but the vast majority of people live in country’s where a lot of the basic amenity’s we complain about, they don’t even have full stop.
The vast majority of people who work for the government go to work and do an amazing job in extremely difficult circumstances. And each day that they do an amazing job they don’t get mentioned in the news and they just go along unnoticed and unappreciated. I promise it’s not all doom and gloom if we allow ourselves to look past the constant bad news stories constantly thrust upon us |
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By *riel13Woman
over a year ago
Northampton |
I always find this a really weird question  |
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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago
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"I can’t decide whether to get a Scottish or Irish passport…"
I’d totally get a Scottish passport if they’d let me (and they might do).
But you can’t exchange Scottish bank notes abroad, which is a bit of a pain. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Kinda wish the posts on this thread read out like Ian Dury lyrics. The first few do.
Reasons to be British part 2 |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I can’t decide whether to get a Scottish or Irish passport…
I’d totally get a Scottish passport if they’d let me (and they might do).
But you can’t exchange Scottish bank notes abroad, which is a bit of a pain. "
My Nan was born and raised in Scotland so I should be able to get one. And definitely will when they gain independence. Nice to have the option, I think. I always think you can, you should. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m proud to be English & British |
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"I'm proud of one thing, and it's not being British
Vogon?"
No, duggy but close
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Looking like a few are going to emigrate on here , as said in Fab world good bye & shut the door behind you |
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"Looking like a few are going to emigrate on here , as said in Fab world good bye & shut the door behind you "
Oh, if I COULD emigrate to Fab world I definitely would! It's beautiful here. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We are not British we are Scottish |
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Not a great deal to be honest, I'm not sure how I feel about being proud of sure chance on where you were born  The British electrical plug is certainly, objectively world class though
LvM |
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Well I’m entitled to get an Irish passport (thanks Dad) so even though my accent wouldn’t suggest it, I’ll be an Irish TV soon.
Since Brexit / Tory government my patriotism has taken a significant hit. When I served I couldn’t imagine ever feeling this way.
However to answer the question, The NHS I was looked after during my stay in ICU last year by the best professionals I have ever met.
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
Fareham |
"We are not British we are Scottish "
Same thing.. |
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"We are not British we are Scottish
Same thing.."
It’s really really not |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Correct me if I'm wrong.
But if/when Scotland gets its independence, won't it immediately hand all its newly gained powers straight over to Brussels ??
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over a year ago
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
Fareham |
"We are not British we are Scottish
Same thing..
It’s really really not "
Scottish ain't English but Britain is all three countries.
...and Scots is an English dialect... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think we have pretty decent bacon |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We are not British we are Scottish
Same thing..
It’s really really not "
Correct it is not the same.
Britishness is an extension of Englishness..... |
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
Fareham |
"We are not British we are Scottish
Same thing..
It’s really really not
Correct it is not the same.
Britishness is an extension of Englishness..... "
Nope. |
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"We are not British we are Scottish
Same thing..
It’s really really not
Correct it is not the same.
Britishness is an extension of Englishness..... "
Completely agree |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We are not British we are Scottish
Same thing..
It’s really really not
Scottish ain't English but Britain is all three countries.
...and Scots is an English dialect... "
Not quite...l is a language variety in the West Germanic language family and is spoken in Scotland and parts of Ulster in the north of Ireland |
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Who was it who said ...The fascists/scoundrels always come wrapped up in a flag ??? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Working in the charity sector I’m proud of Britain’s overwhelming giving nature not just in money but also in time!
Volunteers prop up so many of our services nationwide. |
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
Fareham |
"We are not British we are Scottish
Same thing..
It’s really really not
Scottish ain't English but Britain is all three countries.
...and Scots is an English dialect...
Not quite...l is a language variety in the West Germanic language family and is spoken in Scotland and parts of Ulster in the north of Ireland"
English is a germanic language. Scots Gaelic is from Old Irish.
Scots was taken by settlers to Ulster during the 16th century.
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
(She/ her) in Sensualityland |
So, I have lived in the UK for much longer than anywhere else and I have dual citizenship, one being British.
Having lived here this long, there are many things to be "proud of" for example the NHS, the British sense of humour, Shakespeare, Elgar, the stoic way with which we deal with crises and the list goes on.
I could name as many (different, of course) reasons to be proud of my other identity.
If "pride" is meant to be a sense of happiness with some achievements and with being part of a culture then I am proud to be British.
If it is about a sense of patriotism based on some former military glory, then that does not sit right with me.
Perhaps it would be more helpful to see it as pride in one's identity, which includes culture, customs etc rather than nationality which would include politics as well, and therefor not quite so great at the moment?
I am also European... by cultural identity.
Does this resonate with anybody? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Correct me if I'm wrong.
But if/when Scotland gets its independence, won't it immediately hand all its newly gained powers straight over to Brussels ??
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That's incorrect.
The EU only made about 3% of the fiscal descions that effected Scotland directly prior to Brexit.
32% of fiscal descions were made by Scot Gov in Edinburgh and the remaining 65% by UK Gov at Westminster.
Following Brexit the spilt on Fiscal descions is now 34% Scot Gov / 66% UK Gov.
Under Indy going back into EU the split would be 97% of fiscal descions being made by Scot Gov and 3% by EU. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Have to be careful patriotism does not degenerate into nationalism…
There are many fine examples that the British should be proud of…above all, their sense of humour and (mostly) tolerance… |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We are not British we are Scottish
Same thing..
It’s really really not
Scottish ain't English but Britain is all three countries.
...and Scots is an English dialect...
Not quite...l is a language variety in the West Germanic language family and is spoken in Scotland and parts of Ulster in the north of Ireland
English is a germanic language. Scots Gaelic is from Old Irish.
Scots was taken by settlers to Ulster during the 16th century.
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
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"Working in the charity sector I’m proud of Britain’s overwhelming giving nature not just in money but also in time!
Volunteers prop up so many of our services nationwide. "
I totally hear you and agree.
I also think we should not be in a situation where we rely on charity - much of the charity work including things like cancer research, should be state funded like it is in many other countries. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Only time I ever felt British or, was proud to be British was when I wore a uniform and defended the shores
Other than that
I was born, raised and will die a Scot
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Have to be careful patriotism does not degenerate into nationalism…
There are many fine examples that the British should be proud of…above all, their sense of humour and (mostly) tolerance…"
And queues... |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
Nothing, I'd rather consider myself either Scottish or Irish |
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
Fareham |
Being near to London. Best city in the world |
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Greece hasn't had hundreds of thousands of Covid deaths and France increased utility bill prices by just 4% with another 20% to come.
Project Fear?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Being near to London. Best city in the world "
Wrong again . Glasgow. |
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
Fareham |
"Being near to London. Best city in the world
Wrong again . Glasgow."
Grim |
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
(She/ her) in Sensualityland |
"Greece hasn't had hundreds of thousands of Covid deaths and France increased utility bill prices by just 4% with another 20% to come.
Project Fear?
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We were so conned.... |
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"I've never been one for considering a nationality important so I've never been proud to be British. But now I think globally we are an embarrassment as a country so definitely take no pride in it"
Globally not as embarrassing as Russia
Iran
China
Saudi Arabia to name a few though |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Liz Truss makes me proud.
No better proof that in this country, anybody can make it to the top, no matter how unsuitable. |
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
(She/ her) in Sensualityland |
"I've never been one for considering a nationality important so I've never been proud to be British. But now I think globally we are an embarrassment as a country so definitely take no pride in it
Globally not as embarrassing as Russia
Iran
China
Saudi Arabia to name a few though "
But surely it is not meant to be a race to the bottom?
Also, I do not understand the embarrassment really because there are many things that we get right as a nation despite our current political landscape. |
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"Being near to London. Best city in the world
Wrong again . Glasgow.
Grim"
Grim
Grim is a salty statement. Grim is hostile and kinetic enviroments....not wearing slippers near London watching The Chase |
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"We are not British we are Scottish
Same thing..
It’s really really not
Scottish ain't English but Britain is all three countries.
...and Scots is an English dialect...
Not quite...l is a language variety in the West Germanic language family and is spoken in Scotland and parts of Ulster in the north of Ireland
English is a germanic language. Scots Gaelic is from Old Irish.
Scots was taken by settlers to Ulster during the 16th century.
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Aye but 45% of the English language is French |
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
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"Being near to London. Best city in the world
Wrong again . Glasgow.
Grim
Grim
Grim is a salty statement. Grim is hostile and kinetic enviroments....not wearing slippers near London watching The Chase "
I'm currently getting my dick sucked by the Mrs on portsdown Hill. |
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
Fareham |
"We are not British we are Scottish
Same thing..
It’s really really not
Scottish ain't English but Britain is all three countries.
...and Scots is an English dialect...
Not quite...l is a language variety in the West Germanic language family and is spoken in Scotland and parts of Ulster in the north of Ireland
English is a germanic language. Scots Gaelic is from Old Irish.
Scots was taken by settlers to Ulster during the 16th century.
Aye but 45% of the English language is French "
Thing is we were conquered by the Norman French. We accept that unlike the Scots who can't get over the English.. |
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"Correct me if I'm wrong.
But if/when Scotland gets its independence, won't it immediately hand all its newly gained powers straight over to Brussels ??
That's incorrect.
The EU only made about 3% of the fiscal descions that effected Scotland directly prior to Brexit.
32% of fiscal descions were made by Scot Gov in Edinburgh and the remaining 65% by UK Gov at Westminster.
Following Brexit the spilt on Fiscal descions is now 34% Scot Gov / 66% UK Gov.
Under Indy going back into EU the split would be 97% of fiscal descions being made by Scot Gov and 3% by EU. "
So why the clamour to rejoin the EU anyway ? |
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Well this went off the rails quickly
LvM |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Nothing. I'm British (or Scottish) by default, not by choice. I'm proud of things I choose or that I accomplish.
I've never understood the idea of patriotism: you're only the nationality you are because of bloodline or because that's where your parents happened to be 9 months after they fucked |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Vive le cul sec x |
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"We are not British we are Scottish
Same thing..
It’s really really not
Scottish ain't English but Britain is all three countries.
...and Scots is an English dialect...
Not quite...l is a language variety in the West Germanic language family and is spoken in Scotland and parts of Ulster in the north of Ireland
English is a germanic language. Scots Gaelic is from Old Irish.
Scots was taken by settlers to Ulster during the 16th century.
Aye but 45% of the English language is French
Thing is we were conquered by the Norman French. We accept that unlike the Scots who can't get over the English.. "
My guess would be because England was conquered by the Norman’s yet The Normans were never able to penetrate very deep into Scotland. The Normans eventually gave up the idea of conquering Scotland but yet due to English rule Scotland was subjected to laws and land changes by those south of the border. Something that hasn’t really changed over the years |
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By *hillenCouple
over a year ago
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Von de Leyden, Van Rompoy, Donald Tusk and the rest of the boys in the band. Which ballot paper did they appear on and how could we have voted them out? |
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Thing is we were conquered by the Norman French. We accept that unlike the Scots who can't get over the English.. "
There is nothing to get over as Scotland was never conquered far from it if you know your history.
Union of Crowns 1603 - Scottish Monarch James Stuart IV became King of England and Scotland after Death of Elizabeth Tudor.
Union of Parliaments 1707 - Scottish Parliament merged with English / Welsh Parliament.
There was no conquering just a political union. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Grime music. |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
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Nothing, but I'm not ashamed either.
"I could never understand ethnic or national pride because, to me, pride should be reserved for something you achieve or attain on your own, not something that happens by accident of birth. Being Irish, being Irish isn’t a skill. It’s a fucking genetic accident. You wouldn’t say, “I’m proud to be 5’11”. I’m proud to have a predisposition for colon cancer. So, why the fuck would you be proud to be Irish or proud to be Italian or American or anything? Hey, if you’re happy with it, that’s fine. Do that. Put that on your car. “Happy to be an American.” Be happy. Don’t be proud. Too much pride as it is. Pride goeth before a fall. Never forget Proverbs, OK?" |
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"We are not British we are Scottish "
I like that. |
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"So many things. Our musical history, fashion designers, artists, museums, football clubs, writers, scientists. As a tiny Island in the middle of the North Alantic that had been conquered a fair few times, we have achieved so much. Everyone wants to focus on the dark parts of our history without accepting that loads of what we have now was because of then. We learned from our mistakes and tried to right wrongs.
We have the luxury of so many liberties that many do not have globally.
I'm proud of Bowie and Westwood (viv not tim) and Gaiman and The clash and Hockney and Hurst and Hitchcock.
Trust me I'm far from being a flag waving EDL cunt but sometimes is time to take a step back and appreciate Britian is kinda great.
Yes, the island is managed by a bunch of rich, thieving scumbags but they do not represent the people. "
Love and Compassion ??, sadly a diminished currency since it’s easier to hate and fear. Good riddance to Cruella Darkheart , definitely Not Braveman . |
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over a year ago
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"My Welsh heritage
Come on now we know the Welsh are technically English
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over a year ago
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"No other country has better Tea or Breakfasts or Beer "
The Germans/Austrians, Czechs, Luxembourgers, etc have the monopoly on good beer |
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"No other country has better Tea or Breakfasts or Beer
The Germans/Austrians, Czechs, Luxembourgers, etc have the monopoly on good beer"
And Belgium |
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
Fareham |
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Thing is we were conquered by the Norman French. We accept that unlike the Scots who can't get over the English..
There is nothing to get over as Scotland was never conquered far from it if you know your history.
Union of Crowns 1603 - Scottish Monarch James Stuart IV became King of England and Scotland after Death of Elizabeth Tudor.
Union of Parliaments 1707 - Scottish Parliament merged with English / Welsh Parliament.
There was no conquering just a political union. "
Tell that to Bonnie Prince Charlie. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"No other country has better Tea or Breakfasts or Beer
The Germans/Austrians, Czechs, Luxembourgers, etc have the monopoly on good beer
And Belgium "
Yup |
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We don't do being proud to British like the Americans do being proud to be American.
That's what I like about being British
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"Not sure anything does anymore prefer to identify as European but even that's been taken away "
No it hasn’t |
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"Try living and working overseas as an ex-pat - you'll appreciate your country.
If it's that bad living and working overseas why not come back?"
I am back, thanks. |
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over a year ago
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Fish chips
Queing in orderly fashion
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By *lecom1Couple
over a year ago
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Marmalade, and to be inclusive Dundee marmalade. |
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Most of the good things in modern life originate in one way or another from these shores. Seems many are taken for granted.
Not bad for a windswept little island. |
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"Most of the good things in modern life originate in one way or another from these shores. Seems many are taken for granted.
Not bad for a windswept little island."
Such as? |
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"Fish chips
Queing in orderly fashion
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Fish and chips is a Mediterranean dish |
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Our countryside. Nothing beats being out early in the morning in the South downs |
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"Fish chips
Queing in orderly fashion
Fish and chips is a Mediterranean dish"
Sure. And they like curry in India. |
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Our sense of humour and ability to make a football chant about anything |
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By *ttmcdguyTV/TS
over a year ago
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Was driving up the A1 today and went past a convoy of classic and modern lotuses
That was a proud moment to be British
Probably because they were all still running and driving lol
Also when top gear done the British car tribute several years back
Very iconic proud moment to see them all driving down the mall |
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By *ttmcdguyTV/TS
over a year ago
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"Fish chips
Queing in orderly fashion
Fish and chips is a Mediterranean dish
Sure. And they like curry in India."
Curry was apparently cooked up 1st in Britain
And let’s be honest about it where else in the world can you find fish and chips half as good as a uk seaside ? |
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"Fish chips
Queing in orderly fashion
Fish and chips is a Mediterranean dish
Sure. And they like curry in India.
Curry was apparently cooked up 1st in Britain
And let’s be honest about it where else in the world can you find fish and chips half as good as a uk seaside ? "
And the haggis was invented in England. |
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I have always said I’m English rather than British |
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"I have always said I’m English rather than British "
Oh, same. I'm English first, and British nowhere. It's an entirely artificial, imperial, political construct. |
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By *dwalu2Couple
over a year ago
Bristol |
Protestors. Not much else. |
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over a year ago
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"I have always said I’m English rather than British
Oh, same. I'm English first, and British nowhere. It's an entirely artificial, imperial, political construct."
Isn't that what England is too? And London and Hackney... |
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I prefer neither English or British. I don't want a label nor need one. I'm just me. Pootling along, doing my own thing. That's good enough for me, thank you.
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Some of the sexiest women |
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The great British pint...of lager |
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"Absolutely nothing. In fact, it’s quite embarrassing at this point. "
Totally this |
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By *hoirCouple
over a year ago
Clacton/Bury St. Edmunds |
Nothing. Why would I feel pride over being born on this patch of grass as opposed to grass elsewhere? You don't control it so why take pride in it?
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over a year ago
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Branson pickle/ Greggs
All I can think of |
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By *ames-77Man
over a year ago
milton keynes |
Not a lot to be honest not anymore .. we stopped hitler that's about it |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
People constantly complaining n this country is fucked and blaming every single government they elect, this is the real reason |
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By *ames-77Man
over a year ago
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"People constantly complaining n this country is fucked and blaming every single government they elect, this is the real reason "
Are you holding on to the hope that one day someone will make a change ? Because they won't they all have the same agenda |
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"People constantly complaining n this country is fucked and blaming every single government they elect, this is the real reason
Are you holding on to the hope that one day someone will make a change ? Because they won't they all have the same agenda "
When are people going to realise that nothing will change unless we all stick together and make things change. People don't realise it's public money paying for everything and the people should be in control. Too many sheeple about |
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"Some of the sexiest women "
Have you been to Italy? |
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By *illis92Man
over a year ago
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How can you be proud to be british at the moment with a government that is a shower of shite like a bunch of kids in a play ground and they have control of our younger ones futures and how we all live |
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over a year ago
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Despite all the negativity here about our little nation that punches far above its weight, when travelling, no one ever asks “where” as a follow up question to “where are you from?” It often sparks curiosity or even familiarity from them.
As for Brexit, we have our own little club called The Commonwealth. It isn’t simply a remnant of a colonial past and we are but one member of it, not THE member. We even have ex-French colonies, Gabon and Togo, who left the French ex-colonial club, La Francophonie to join The Commonwealth in June.
We are third in the World for AI research and development with USA and China being bigger. That makes us, pretty much, a superpower in a field that already plays a huge part in our lives.
….and so on….
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It's very hard to answer this question,
as from my POV and ive got no possitive comments. Our society is a wannabe one full of fake people trying to be something they aren't. A government, across all parties willing to bully and backstab each other, instead of working as a team for the benefit of all.
And we live in a country where you can't walk down a street or doesn't pass someone who doesn't reak of the stench of . And unfortunately much more, we arent as good as we used to be or think we are.
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Being proud of your country is something I just don't get. I would rather have my own identity than a hand me down to adopt |
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Generally people will have lots to be proud of or not as tge case maybe. Unfortunately wrong time for this post when we have been truly made a laughing stock all around the world at the moment. |
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By *ames-77Man
over a year ago
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"Some of the sexiest women
Have you been to Italy?"
He must of been taking the piss I think haha |
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over a year ago
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"Some of the sexiest women "
Ann Widdecombe... PHWWWAAAAOOOOOORRRRR! |
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The French has the Last word
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