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By *andj4fungames OP   Couple  over a year ago

Los Alcazares

After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit?

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? "

Tbf it makes sense.

It's not like there is anything eise going on at the moment.

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By *ering SeaMan  over a year ago

Penicuik

It’s one thing choosing to fly a flag and another being told to.

Wonder if they will adorn the food banks

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By *uliaChrisCouple  over a year ago

westerham

I'd prefer the Red Ensign to be flown but yes of course get the flags flown and enforce it

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? "

Flag shagging,

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By *uietbloke67Man  over a year ago

outside your bedroom window ;-)

But not in the North of Ireland ...shit themsleves with that one.

Playing right into Nicolas hands..

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Flags everywhere here.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Flags everywhere here. "

Flag shaggers everywhere

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By *uliaChrisCouple  over a year ago

westerham


"Flags everywhere here. "

You folks need the Grand Union Flag back, much nicer

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Flags everywhere here.

Flag shaggers everywhere "

Yup american flags with self denoted identity flags underneath. Pride in everything.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Flags everywhere here.

Flag shaggers everywhere

Yup american flags with self denoted identity flags underneath. Pride in everything."

PMSL

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Flags everywhere here.

Flag shaggers everywhere

Yup american flags with self denoted identity flags underneath. Pride in everything.

PMSL "

American flag with a lgbtq flag underneath. Pride nothing wrong. See them all over. Same with blm same with all sorts. Pride in country and pride in your statement. Powerful symbols.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Flags everywhere here.

Flag shaggers everywhere "

Pretty sure it's illegal to defile the flag over in the US.

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By *wisted999Man  over a year ago

North Bucks

What’s the issue with it. Make it more mainstream and the idiots who take it too far will have to wave something else around.

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By *ercuryMan  over a year ago

Grantham

The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Flags everywhere here.

Flag shaggers everywhere

Yup american flags with self denoted identity flags underneath. Pride in everything.

PMSL

American flag with a lgbtq flag underneath. Pride nothing wrong. See them all over. Same with blm same with all sorts. Pride in country and pride in your statement. Powerful symbols."

Fair enough,

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off! "

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"What’s the issue with it. Make it more mainstream and the idiots who take it too far will have to wave something else around. "

The St George’s flag?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it "

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans . "

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

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By *ostafunMan  over a year ago

near ipswich


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? "
I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference."

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders "

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice."

Have you seen some of the flag shagging parades they have? They put everyone else to shame , North Korea lead the world when it comes to flag loving

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice."

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

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By *andj4fungames OP   Couple  over a year ago

Los Alcazares


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?"

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'.

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders "

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. "

Has he?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die. "

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs . "

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality."

You need a dictatorship or communism, they are top notch flag lovers .

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

You need a dictatorship or communism, they are top notch flag lovers . "

Nope that is why we have other constitutional rights. You know to protect against such mindless mentality. Individual thought not government.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality."

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving. "

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice."

I have no problem with that, just like I have no problem with communist and dictatorships loving their flag .

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice."

Its an excellent question. Patriotism is a tool used, much like religion, to control the population.

As soon as you can accuse someone of being anti-patriotic for speaking out against the government, you have a tool of control. And its a very effective one.

We have lots of it going on here too BTW.

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By *oxychick35Couple  over a year ago

thornaby


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice."

that’s because your not ashamed to love your country and celebrate your history it’s a great thing

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice.that’s because your not ashamed to love your country and celebrate your history it’s a great thing "

Do you have to fly a flag to prove you love your country?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice.

I have no problem with that, just like I have no problem with communist and dictatorships loving their flag . "

Neither do I. If the people want to overthrow to stop the tyranny all for that too. But forced flag flying and flying it out of a sense of pride. Well 2 different ideological situations. Like I said constitutional protections from government.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice.that’s because your not ashamed to love your country and celebrate your history it’s a great thing

Do you have to fly a flag to prove you love your country? "

Some would argue, that those who challenge the narrative and question their government, instead of insisting their country is perfect, actually love their country more.

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"I'd prefer the Red Ensign to be flown but yes of course get the flags flown and enforce it "

This is going to work well on a building...

The Red Ensign undefaced is for the use of all other British merchant navy ships and private craft. The Red Ensign is the correct flag to be worn as courtesy flag by foreign private vessels in United Kingdom waters.

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By *uliaChrisCouple  over a year ago

westerham


"I'd prefer the Red Ensign to be flown but yes of course get the flags flown and enforce it

This is going to work well on a building...

The Red Ensign undefaced is for the use of all other British merchant navy ships and private craft. The Red Ensign is the correct flag to be worn as courtesy flag by foreign private vessels in United Kingdom waters."

This Sceptered Isle, this seat of Mars....

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By *oxychick35Couple  over a year ago

thornaby


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice.that’s because your not ashamed to love your country and celebrate your history it’s a great thing

Do you have to fly a flag to prove you love your country?

Some would argue, that those who challenge the narrative and question their government, instead of insisting their country is perfect, actually love their country more."

so do you think you love your country more than some people on here then ?

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"I'd prefer the Red Ensign to be flown but yes of course get the flags flown and enforce it

This is going to work well on a building...

The Red Ensign undefaced is for the use of all other British merchant navy ships and private craft. The Red Ensign is the correct flag to be worn as courtesy flag by foreign private vessels in United Kingdom waters.

This Sceptered Isle, this seat of Mars.... "

You are only supposed to fly one ensign on a vessel, so on this multi islanded archipelago of ours, where would you put it?

With reference to Sceptered Isle, At the time England wasn’t actually an Island...

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice.that’s because your not ashamed to love your country and celebrate your history it’s a great thing

Do you have to fly a flag to prove you love your country?

Some would argue, that those who challenge the narrative and question their government, instead of insisting their country is perfect, actually love their country more.so do you think you love your country more than some people on here then ?"

I haven’t got a clue, where do you keep your Union Jack flag?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice.that’s because your not ashamed to love your country and celebrate your history it’s a great thing

Do you have to fly a flag to prove you love your country?

Some would argue, that those who challenge the narrative and question their government, instead of insisting their country is perfect, actually love their country more.so do you think you love your country more than some people on here then ?"

I have no clue how much anyone on here loves their country.

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By *oxychick35Couple  over a year ago

thornaby


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice.that’s because your not ashamed to love your country and celebrate your history it’s a great thing

Do you have to fly a flag to prove you love your country?

Some would argue, that those who challenge the narrative and question their government, instead of insisting their country is perfect, actually love their country more.so do you think you love your country more than some people on here then ?

I haven’t got a clue, where do you keep your Union Jack flag? "

eh?

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By *oxychick35Couple  over a year ago

thornaby


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice.that’s because your not ashamed to love your country and celebrate your history it’s a great thing

Do you have to fly a flag to prove you love your country?

Some would argue, that those who challenge the narrative and question their government, instead of insisting their country is perfect, actually love their country more.so do you think you love your country more than some people on here then ?

I have no clue how much anyone on here loves their country."

so you can’t tell by there posts on here then ?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice.that’s because your not ashamed to love your country and celebrate your history it’s a great thing

Do you have to fly a flag to prove you love your country?

Some would argue, that those who challenge the narrative and question their government, instead of insisting their country is perfect, actually love their country more.so do you think you love your country more than some people on here then ?

I haven’t got a clue, where do you keep your Union Jack flag? eh?"

Sorry, wrong person

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice.that’s because your not ashamed to love your country and celebrate your history it’s a great thing

Do you have to fly a flag to prove you love your country?

Some would argue, that those who challenge the narrative and question their government, instead of insisting their country is perfect, actually love their country more.so do you think you love your country more than some people on here then ?

I have no clue how much anyone on here loves their country.so you can’t tell by there posts on here then ?"

How am I supposed to tell?

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice.that’s because your not ashamed to love your country and celebrate your history it’s a great thing

Do you have to fly a flag to prove you love your country?

Some would argue, that those who challenge the narrative and question their government, instead of insisting their country is perfect, actually love their country more.so do you think you love your country more than some people on here then ?

I have no clue how much anyone on here loves their country.so you can’t tell by there posts on here then ?"

I would say no, a number of people profess love of their country but how does one actually measure that? Is it fealty?

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By *oxychick35Couple  over a year ago

thornaby


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice.that’s because your not ashamed to love your country and celebrate your history it’s a great thing

Do you have to fly a flag to prove you love your country?

Some would argue, that those who challenge the narrative and question their government, instead of insisting their country is perfect, actually love their country more.so do you think you love your country more than some people on here then ?

I have no clue how much anyone on here loves their country.so you can’t tell by there posts on here then ?

I would say no, a number of people profess love of their country but how does one actually measure that? Is it fealty? "

id say pride over shame

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The flag of Hawaii must piss some Americans off!

Lol probably. Time to cancel culture it

The Americans don’t love their flag as much as the North Koreans .

Because they are forced to love it. That is a major difference.

Nah, they are just more patriotic than Americans, they adore their leaders

Once again forced to love their leaders. Still a major difference. No one forcing anyone to fly your flags it's a individual choice.

Independence day great day flags everywhere. Symbolism against tyranny. Fireworks flags parades bbqs bands. Good time. North korea hold flag wave for media or die.

North Korea put you to shame, they really know how to show their flag love, in comparison , Americans are amateurs .

True. But we fly ours without complaints and the threat of government control. Individuality not a hive mentality.

If you Google "United States Flag Code" there are a load of laws around it.

To the rest of the world, people in the US, North Korea and these type places are all about "hive mentality" when it comes to patriotism and flag waving.

Then why does everyone celebrate 4th of July. Every house flags everywhere. Not just political people. Nothing wrong with history and a sense of pride. You can do it all year or just 1 day. All races all genders all religions. We just take pride UK chooses not to. Not that hard to figure out. Fly it or don't individual choice.that’s because your not ashamed to love your country and celebrate your history it’s a great thing

Do you have to fly a flag to prove you love your country?

Some would argue, that those who challenge the narrative and question their government, instead of insisting their country is perfect, actually love their country more.so do you think you love your country more than some people on here then ?

I have no clue how much anyone on here loves their country.so you can’t tell by there posts on here then ?

I would say no, a number of people profess love of their country but how does one actually measure that? Is it fealty? "

Same as alot of men with sports teams. Fealty no different . Colors pride a sense of belonging with what your individual like and dislikes are. Don't like your country your choice. Like your country your choice. Love your country your choice. Otherwise sporting events and countries cannot identify who is who and what they stand for.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Personally my fealty is to the flag is for what it represents. Watching flag draped coffins of friends being loaded on to planes. Knowing they made the ultimate sacrafice for our values. My personal fealty. Interperate you own.

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By *ostafunMan  over a year ago

near ipswich


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. "

Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

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By *andj4fungames OP   Couple  over a year ago

Los Alcazares


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'.

Has he?"

According to the BBC he has said the Union Jack must be the highest. Planning permission also now required to fly the EU flag. Democracy in action.

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'.

Has he?

According to the BBC he has said the Union Jack must be the highest. Planning permission also now required to fly the EU flag. Democracy in action. "

Nice to see him getting his priorities in order.

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'.

Has he?

According to the BBC he has said the Union Jack must be the highest. Planning permission also now required to fly the EU flag. Democracy in action.

Nice to see him getting his priorities in order."

At least we can start counting how many are upside down now! If Queen Victoria didn’t need it wrf does Boris...

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By *andj4fungames OP   Couple  over a year ago

Los Alcazares


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other. "

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool

Have a look at some of the virol which was directed at the bbc over the recent 'dissing 'of the flag.

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

"

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well..."

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

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By *ostafunMan  over a year ago

near ipswich

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By *ostafunMan  over a year ago

near ipswich


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'.

Has he?

According to the BBC he has said the Union Jack must be the highest. Planning permission also now required to fly the EU flag. Democracy in action. "

why would the uk fly the union flag we are not in it? the eu took the union flag down when we left is that democracy in action too or just common sense?

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny. "

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war."

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

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By *ostafunMan  over a year ago

near ipswich

I think you find it took a big part in winning wars, you really need to brush up on history and how symbols stirred mens hearts and gave them a cause to fight for and something to rally to.

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do."

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

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By *oxychick35Couple  over a year ago

thornaby


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war."

ffs Lionel you can be a proper cock at times

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I think you find it took a big part in winning wars, you really need to brush up on history and how symbols stirred mens hearts and gave them a cause to fight for and something to rally to. "

That's my argument. Flags and patriotism are tools of control.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"But not in the North of Ireland ...shit themsleves with that one.

Playing right into Nicolas hands.."

Prefer to fly the Para Regt flag myself

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By *oxychick35Couple  over a year ago

thornaby


"I think you find it took a big part in winning wars, you really need to brush up on history and how symbols stirred mens hearts and gave them a cause to fight for and something to rally to.

That's my argument. Flags and patriotism are tools of control."

so are you against patriotism and flags then what would you replace them with ?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I think you find it took a big part in winning wars, you really need to brush up on history and how symbols stirred mens hearts and gave them a cause to fight for and something to rally to.

That's my argument. Flags and patriotism are tools of control.so are you against patriotism and flags then what would you replace them with ?"

I'm not against these things. I am discussing how they're used as a tool by governments to control their populations. To keep them compliant.

Why would you think I want to replace them with a different form of control? I'm in favour of people questioning authority.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I think you find it took a big part in winning wars, you really need to brush up on history and how symbols stirred mens hearts and gave them a cause to fight for and something to rally to. "

To fight for king (or queen) and country, not to fight for the Union Jack . If people want to fly flags, wear Union Jack underpants etc etc that is their choice, it doesn’t make them more or less patriotic than people who don’t

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By *ostafunMan  over a year ago

near ipswich


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?"

well if you must know the nationalist flag was the same colours as it is now red yellow red the republican flag was red yellow purple so i guess the foriegn fighters rallied to that one. yes i would say the hammer and sickle did help defeat the germans in ww2 its a flag like any other.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?"

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect. "

You can always tell when your question isnt going to be answered.

Just because where you come from wrapping yourself in a flag is the same as your family,doesnt apply to everyone.

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By *ostafunMan  over a year ago

near ipswich


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect. "

Well said.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

You can always tell when your question isnt going to be answered.

Just because where you come from wrapping yourself in a flag is the same as your family,doesnt apply to everyone."

Exactly you don't know now do you. You just stand on a soapbox and scream the sky is falling.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect. "

My grandad fought in WW2, never went to any parades, never flew a flag, never talked about it, my gran said he was to horrified about it all. You don’t need to fly a flag to prove you have made a ‘sacrifice’ and be patriotic

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

You can always tell when your question isnt going to be answered.

Just because where you come from wrapping yourself in a flag is the same as your family,doesnt apply to everyone.

Exactly you don't know now do you. You just stand on a soapbox and scream the sky is falling."

Oh dear

I'll leave that there.

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

My grandad fought in WW2, never went to any parades, never flew a flag, never talked about it, my gran said he was to horrified about it all. You don’t need to fly a flag to prove you have made a ‘sacrifice’ and be patriotic "

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect. "

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it

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By *ostafunMan  over a year ago

near ipswich


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it "

I think we are discussing flags.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

My grandad fought in WW2, never went to any parades, never flew a flag, never talked about it, my gran said he was to horrified about it all. You don’t need to fly a flag to prove you have made a ‘sacrifice’ and be patriotic "

Once again his choice. I don't condemn him for it. He fought for that choice.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

My grandad fought in WW2, never went to any parades, never flew a flag, never talked about it, my gran said he was to horrified about it all. You don’t need to fly a flag to prove you have made a ‘sacrifice’ and be patriotic

Once again his choice. I don't condemn him for it. He fought for that choice."

Tell that to the people of north korea.

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags. "

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect. "

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Yes, I'll second that.

Very well said.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’ "

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ? "

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool

I find it kind of ironic that those people who get most agitated at anyone not wrapping themselves up in a union jack or whatever,are those who shout most loudly about the lack of freedom and democracy in other countries

.

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ? "

Unless its escaped your notice we are not at war.

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance. "

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I find it kind of ironic that those people who get most agitated at anyone not wrapping themselves up in a union jack or whatever,are those who shout most loudly about the lack of freedom and democracy in other countries

. "

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And to which country do you pledge YOUR allegience......??

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance. "

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me."

You're allowed.

But other people are allowed to have different opinions without being accused of being unpatriotic, or being accused of only feeling shame.

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By *eanoCoolMan  over a year ago

wisbech


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect. "

Very well said

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

You're allowed.

But other people are allowed to have different opinions without being accused of being unpatriotic, or being accused of only feeling shame."

I said it's my interpretation. Never said it was unpatriotic for anyone to think otherwise. But our both countries fight for same values. Now a political warzone because of a flag on top of a health ministry. Really. Just fly a white flag it be more appropriate because it's a sign of surrender. Give up patriotic duty to country. No shame in surrender if it benefits the overall well being.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

You're allowed.

But other people are allowed to have different opinions without being accused of being unpatriotic, or being accused of only feeling shame.

I said it's my interpretation. Never said it was unpatriotic for anyone to think otherwise. But our both countries fight for same values. Now a political warzone because of a flag on top of a health ministry. Really. Just fly a white flag it be more appropriate because it's a sign of surrender. Give up patriotic duty to country. No shame in surrender if it benefits the overall well being."

I don't know what you mean.

I have no opinion of people or office buildings flying flags. Crack on.

But you can see from this thread, anyone who doesn't wave flags and follow their country blindly, gets slated.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

You're allowed.

But other people are allowed to have different opinions without being accused of being unpatriotic, or being accused of only feeling shame.

I said it's my interpretation. Never said it was unpatriotic for anyone to think otherwise. But our both countries fight for same values. Now a political warzone because of a flag on top of a health ministry. Really. Just fly a white flag it be more appropriate because it's a sign of surrender. Give up patriotic duty to country. No shame in surrender if it benefits the overall well being.

I don't know what you mean.

I have no opinion of people or office buildings flying flags. Crack on.

But you can see from this thread, anyone who doesn't wave flags and follow their country blindly, gets slated."

And I get slated for owning guns everytime I explain. Not following government blindly. I guess there is a difference between civilian and military personnel. We take it extremely personal about what the flag represents.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Appoligise if I got too passionate

I do not expect everyone to understand. You have a right to not feel slated. Public appoligise to you lionel. I went overboard.

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool


"Appoligise if I got too passionate

I do not expect everyone to understand. You have a right to not feel slated. Public appoligise to you lionel. I went overboard."

No worries..I'll let you off

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Appoligise if I got too passionate

I do not expect everyone to understand. You have a right to not feel slated. Public appoligise to you lionel. I went overboard.

No worries..I'll let you off "

Thanks upset and crying letting emotion take over not a good thing.

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool


"Appoligise if I got too passionate

I do not expect everyone to understand. You have a right to not feel slated. Public appoligise to you lionel. I went overboard.

No worries..I'll let you off

Thanks upset and crying letting emotion take over not a good thing. "

It's only a forum

People are going have differences of opinion..especially you being American

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Appoligise if I got too passionate

I do not expect everyone to understand. You have a right to not feel slated. Public appoligise to you lionel. I went overboard.

No worries..I'll let you off

Thanks upset and crying letting emotion take over not a good thing.

It's only a forum

People are going have differences of opinion..especially you being American "

I understand it just struck a nerve and I went ballistic. Personal issue I should not have shared since I don't live there.

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me."

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them."

The timing of all this flag waving is extremely suspicious.

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By *oxychick35Couple  over a year ago

thornaby


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them."

over the top me thinks lol

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.over the top me thinks lol"

The flag waving I assume you mean

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By *oxychick35Couple  over a year ago

thornaby


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.over the top me thinks lol

The flag waving I assume you mean "

no the part about politians couldn’t care less of people die

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.over the top me thinks lol

The flag waving I assume you mean no the part about politians couldn’t care less of people die "

If they do care, they do a good job of pretending they don't care. All the while focussing on disaster capitalism.

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.over the top me thinks lol

The flag waving I assume you mean no the part about politians couldn’t care less of people die "

I think pretty much every soldier is patriotic to the flag, but I’m also pretty sure most if not all think politicians are complete tossers. Losing 15% of your work colleagues to job reduction isn’t going to help change that view.

The Govt is just indulging in faux nationalism. 1 year ago, they wanted the Cheltenham Gold Cup & herd immunity which killed a lot of people - not exactly caring about people then, were they?

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By *eanoCoolMan  over a year ago

wisbech


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them."

Nobody did anything to help with the loss of my loved ones other than the nurses and doctors at the time, and I have no doubt its the same for everyone else that lost a loved one, and you don't help by keep banging on about the number of dead either, do you think we need continually reminding of our loss. How about you have some respect for all these families and use another stick as your weapon of choice.

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.

Nobody did anything to help with the loss of my loved ones other than the nurses and doctors at the time, and I have no doubt its the same for everyone else that lost a loved one, and you don't help by keep banging on about the number of dead either, do you think we need continually reminding of our loss. How about you have some respect for all these families and use another stick as your weapon of choice."

I’m sorry for your loss and mine also.

I also want to hold those accountable for these deaths. Flag waving faux nationalism is a distraction from these real issues

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By *oxychick35Couple  over a year ago

thornaby


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.over the top me thinks lol

The flag waving I assume you mean no the part about politians couldn’t care less of people die

I think pretty much every soldier is patriotic to the flag, but I’m also pretty sure most if not all think politicians are complete tossers. Losing 15% of your work colleagues to job reduction isn’t going to help change that view.

The Govt is just indulging in faux nationalism. 1 year ago, they wanted the Cheltenham Gold Cup & herd immunity which killed a lot of people - not exactly caring about people then, were they? "

most people think they are tossers but to think they don’t care about people’s lives is a bit silly

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.over the top me thinks lol

The flag waving I assume you mean no the part about politians couldn’t care less of people die

I think pretty much every soldier is patriotic to the flag, but I’m also pretty sure most if not all think politicians are complete tossers. Losing 15% of your work colleagues to job reduction isn’t going to help change that view.

The Govt is just indulging in faux nationalism. 1 year ago, they wanted the Cheltenham Gold Cup & herd immunity which killed a lot of people - not exactly caring about people then, were they? most people think they are tossers but to think they don’t care about people’s lives is a bit silly "

What evidence do you have that shows they care about ordinary peoples lives?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.over the top me thinks lol

The flag waving I assume you mean no the part about politians couldn’t care less of people die

I think pretty much every soldier is patriotic to the flag, but I’m also pretty sure most if not all think politicians are complete tossers. Losing 15% of your work colleagues to job reduction isn’t going to help change that view.

The Govt is just indulging in faux nationalism. 1 year ago, they wanted the Cheltenham Gold Cup & herd immunity which killed a lot of people - not exactly caring about people then, were they? most people think they are tossers but to think they don’t care about people’s lives is a bit silly

What evidence do you have that shows they care about ordinary peoples lives? "

A vaccine ? Distribution of it development of it international effort for a solution to a tragedy.

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By *oxychick35Couple  over a year ago

thornaby


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.over the top me thinks lol

The flag waving I assume you mean no the part about politians couldn’t care less of people die

I think pretty much every soldier is patriotic to the flag, but I’m also pretty sure most if not all think politicians are complete tossers. Losing 15% of your work colleagues to job reduction isn’t going to help change that view.

The Govt is just indulging in faux nationalism. 1 year ago, they wanted the Cheltenham Gold Cup & herd immunity which killed a lot of people - not exactly caring about people then, were they? most people think they are tossers but to think they don’t care about people’s lives is a bit silly

What evidence do you have that shows they care about ordinary peoples lives? "

ofcorse they fucking care maybe there shit at there jobs but everyone cares about people dying

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.over the top me thinks lol

The flag waving I assume you mean no the part about politians couldn’t care less of people die

I think pretty much every soldier is patriotic to the flag, but I’m also pretty sure most if not all think politicians are complete tossers. Losing 15% of your work colleagues to job reduction isn’t going to help change that view.

The Govt is just indulging in faux nationalism. 1 year ago, they wanted the Cheltenham Gold Cup & herd immunity which killed a lot of people - not exactly caring about people then, were they? most people think they are tossers but to think they don’t care about people’s lives is a bit silly

What evidence do you have that shows they care about ordinary peoples lives?

A vaccine ? Distribution of it development of it international effort for a solution to a tragedy."

As you well know in the US, Govt make enormous mistakes and sometimes they get lucky when Pharma, Universities and Health Practitioners do the right thing. PPE being available at the start would have helped, but that was cocked up.

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.over the top me thinks lol

The flag waving I assume you mean no the part about politians couldn’t care less of people die

I think pretty much every soldier is patriotic to the flag, but I’m also pretty sure most if not all think politicians are complete tossers. Losing 15% of your work colleagues to job reduction isn’t going to help change that view.

The Govt is just indulging in faux nationalism. 1 year ago, they wanted the Cheltenham Gold Cup & herd immunity which killed a lot of people - not exactly caring about people then, were they? most people think they are tossers but to think they don’t care about people’s lives is a bit silly

What evidence do you have that shows they care about ordinary peoples lives? ofcorse they fucking care maybe there shit at there jobs but everyone cares about people dying "

It is really quite sweet that you think they care.

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By *oxychick35Couple  over a year ago

thornaby


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.over the top me thinks lol

The flag waving I assume you mean no the part about politians couldn’t care less of people die

I think pretty much every soldier is patriotic to the flag, but I’m also pretty sure most if not all think politicians are complete tossers. Losing 15% of your work colleagues to job reduction isn’t going to help change that view.

The Govt is just indulging in faux nationalism. 1 year ago, they wanted the Cheltenham Gold Cup & herd immunity which killed a lot of people - not exactly caring about people then, were they? most people think they are tossers but to think they don’t care about people’s lives is a bit silly

What evidence do you have that shows they care about ordinary peoples lives? ofcorse they fucking care maybe there shit at there jobs but everyone cares about people dying

It is really quite sweet that you think they care. "

it is really disturbing that you think that they don’t care about people dying lol

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.over the top me thinks lol

The flag waving I assume you mean no the part about politians couldn’t care less of people die

I think pretty much every soldier is patriotic to the flag, but I’m also pretty sure most if not all think politicians are complete tossers. Losing 15% of your work colleagues to job reduction isn’t going to help change that view.

The Govt is just indulging in faux nationalism. 1 year ago, they wanted the Cheltenham Gold Cup & herd immunity which killed a lot of people - not exactly caring about people then, were they? most people think they are tossers but to think they don’t care about people’s lives is a bit silly

What evidence do you have that shows they care about ordinary peoples lives?

A vaccine ? Distribution of it development of it international effort for a solution to a tragedy.

As you well know in the US, Govt make enormous mistakes and sometimes they get lucky when Pharma, Universities and Health Practitioners do the right thing. PPE being available at the start would have helped, but that was cocked up."

Operation Warp speed was a collaboration between the we DOD and private sector. If government did not care DOD wouldn't have been involved. Department of defense.

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.over the top me thinks lol

The flag waving I assume you mean no the part about politians couldn’t care less of people die

I think pretty much every soldier is patriotic to the flag, but I’m also pretty sure most if not all think politicians are complete tossers. Losing 15% of your work colleagues to job reduction isn’t going to help change that view.

The Govt is just indulging in faux nationalism. 1 year ago, they wanted the Cheltenham Gold Cup & herd immunity which killed a lot of people - not exactly caring about people then, were they? most people think they are tossers but to think they don’t care about people’s lives is a bit silly

What evidence do you have that shows they care about ordinary peoples lives? ofcorse they fucking care maybe there shit at there jobs but everyone cares about people dying

It is really quite sweet that you think they care. it is really disturbing that you think that they don’t care about people dying lol"

As I have pointed out in many post the Govt did a great job of ordering the Vaccines ahead of others - fair play.

They did a bad job in the following:

Not looking at or learning from Cygnus

Not having in stock PPE

Not having in stock Ventilators

Not stopping Air Travel

Not stopping Cheltenham

Letting their mates who have never produced PPE have a go & pocket £100m’s

Not having a Plan, sorry, having many Plans but not adhering to any one of them

Not attending Cobra meetings

Employing Cummings

Having a father who breaks the rules

Having one set of rules for us & another for those downstairs

Spending £37bn on Test & Who knows where they are (used to be Trace, but ASA said their was no evidence of this)

...as naseum.

If they actually cared, instead of a cheap clap, they’d move heaven & earth to pay the NHS properly - I mean 2 planes, one house redesign and a Russian makeover for the media room were achieved...

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By *oxychick35Couple  over a year ago

thornaby


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.over the top me thinks lol

The flag waving I assume you mean no the part about politians couldn’t care less of people die

I think pretty much every soldier is patriotic to the flag, but I’m also pretty sure most if not all think politicians are complete tossers. Losing 15% of your work colleagues to job reduction isn’t going to help change that view.

The Govt is just indulging in faux nationalism. 1 year ago, they wanted the Cheltenham Gold Cup & herd immunity which killed a lot of people - not exactly caring about people then, were they? most people think they are tossers but to think they don’t care about people’s lives is a bit silly

What evidence do you have that shows they care about ordinary peoples lives? ofcorse they fucking care maybe there shit at there jobs but everyone cares about people dying

It is really quite sweet that you think they care. it is really disturbing that you think that they don’t care about people dying lol

As I have pointed out in many post the Govt did a great job of ordering the Vaccines ahead of others - fair play.

They did a bad job in the following:

Not looking at or learning from Cygnus

Not having in stock PPE

Not having in stock Ventilators

Not stopping Air Travel

Not stopping Cheltenham

Letting their mates who have never produced PPE have a go & pocket £100m’s

Not having a Plan, sorry, having many Plans but not adhering to any one of them

Not attending Cobra meetings

Employing Cummings

Having a father who breaks the rules

Having one set of rules for us & another for those downstairs

Spending £37bn on Test & Who knows where they are (used to be Trace, but ASA said their was no evidence of this)

...as naseum.

If they actually cared, instead of a cheap clap, they’d move heaven & earth to pay the NHS properly - I mean 2 planes, one house redesign and a Russian makeover for the media room were achieved..."

just the nhs no other key workers o see you just don’t care either then lol

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By *ethnmelvCouple  over a year ago

Cardiff


"After having the Union Jack behind every M.P. It now must be flown from every Government Building. What's next to bring the country together? Children singing allegiance to Bojo every morning or wearing Union Jack shorts abroad to help heal relations after brexit? I see you live in Spain, ever tried looking at the municipal buildings and Guardia civil stations ? they fly the Spanish flag every day do you moan about them too?

Nope, but then I'm not embarrassed by what it stands for. It is usually flown at the same height as the Regions flag and the European flag. Bojo has insisted the UK fly their rag higher than all others, obviously as it's 'world beating'. Why are you embarrassed by the union jack what is your interpretation of what it stands for? to me its a national flag just like any other.

The swastika used to be a symbol for well being, and is a few 1000 years old. However since it was hijacked by Adolf, I would feel uncomfortable waving it about. To a lesser extent I feel the Union Jack has been hijacked by the Tories and wouldn't want to be waving that about either. It's not the 400+ years history it's the political jingoism that it is currently being used for I hate.

Agreed, I believe a lot of Germans loved their country & its flag during National Socialism - that went well...

And yet the union jack defended against that tyranny.

Last time I looked,a flag didnt win the war.

No the troops representing that flag and were sent home under it did. But I know you can not comprehend that. Too political for you. I have more respect for your flag then you do.

By that token..the hammer and sickle also won the war.

You have a very simplistic view of history.

When the Spanish civil war was being fought many volunteers from england fought against the fascists, despite this country sitting back and watching.. what flag did they represent?

And what flag did the fly tigers represent? The did not come home dead under a chinese flag. I understand you have 0 sense of duty except your own interpretation. But hey maybe I am wrong but out respect for families that gave thier sons and daughters for the same values you scream about from your soapbox that paid a sacrafice you are unwilling to do. I'll fly my flags high and with respect.

It is worth being clear of the difference being proud of the people who defend our culture and the idiots who run the country! Boris does not defend our culture, he breaks it I think we are discussing flags.

Flying a flag does not mean you are proud or not, the Govt are ‘virtue signalling’, which I believe is generally regarded as ‘a bit woke’

So government vehicles flying their perspective flags in a warzone is technically "virtue" signalling ? Not identity ?

Unlike the US we generally don’t go overboard on flags everywhere. As far as I know the Health Minister does not sit in a warzone, so your passion is not necessary in this instance.

It is because I watched served with UK troops. Same self pride in their country are they wrong ? They volunteer to possibly die. They get my full respect they are not forced into conscription they do it for honor pride and guess what country. Your flag means as much to them as ours means to me.

Indeed it does & not one of them will respect a Govt that pretends to love the flag & country whilst reducing the size of the armed forces (which was not in their manifesto to do). This is nothing about anyone on Fab being patriotic or not, it is about sham nationalism from virtue signalling politicians who couldn’t care less if people died for their country - just ask the famillies of the 125,000 Covid dead. Boris did nothing to help them.over the top me thinks lol

The flag waving I assume you mean no the part about politians couldn’t care less of people die

I think pretty much every soldier is patriotic to the flag, but I’m also pretty sure most if not all think politicians are complete tossers. Losing 15% of your work colleagues to job reduction isn’t going to help change that view.

The Govt is just indulging in faux nationalism. 1 year ago, they wanted the Cheltenham Gold Cup & herd immunity which killed a lot of people - not exactly caring about people then, were they? most people think they are tossers but to think they don’t care about people’s lives is a bit silly

What evidence do you have that shows they care about ordinary peoples lives? ofcorse they fucking care maybe there shit at there jobs but everyone cares about people dying

It is really quite sweet that you think they care. it is really disturbing that you think that they don’t care about people dying lol

As I have pointed out in many post the Govt did a great job of ordering the Vaccines ahead of others - fair play.

They did a bad job in the following:

Not looking at or learning from Cygnus

Not having in stock PPE

Not having in stock Ventilators

Not stopping Air Travel

Not stopping Cheltenham

Letting their mates who have never produced PPE have a go & pocket £100m’s

Not having a Plan, sorry, having many Plans but not adhering to any one of them

Not attending Cobra meetings

Employing Cummings

Having a father who breaks the rules

Having one set of rules for us & another for those downstairs

Spending £37bn on Test & Who knows where they are (used to be Trace, but ASA said their was no evidence of this)

...as naseum.

If they actually cared, instead of a cheap clap, they’d move heaven & earth to pay the NHS properly - I mean 2 planes, one house redesign and a Russian makeover for the media room were achieved...just the nhs no other key workers o see you just don’t care either then lol"

..is that all you’ve got?

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS  over a year ago

Stockport

Given that this is being dictated by BloJob, I assume that one of his mates has just got hold of a lorry load of Union flags and will now be the sole licenced flag provider for every government building in the country. The price will be set at what? One grand? Ten grand? Hundred grand a throw?

Personally I feel shamed by the way that every government from Blair onwards has used and abused patriotism for their own self aggrandisement, and specifically disgusted by the fact that the Union flag has become a symbol of intolerance, racism, cronyism, bad governance and brexit. The flag is now nothing to be proud of.

Samuel Johnson, 1775: "Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel."

Boris Johnson, 2021: "Fuck the nurses, spend the money on my own personal TV studio, I've got a Russian mate that can install an effing huge Union Jack for only a couple of million..."

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By *ionelhutzMan  over a year ago

liverpool

If people wanna get worked up into a tiz about a flag fine, but dont expect everyone to feel the same.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan  over a year ago

here

I know we all like a good poll to settle these things

(YouGov) Union Jack flag now being flown over government buildings every day

ALL BRITONS:

Approve 58% / Disapprove 19%

CONSERVTIVE VOTERS:

Approve 88% / Disapprove 4%

LABOUR VOTERS:

Approve 38% / Disapprove 36%

(interesting to note, like so many other things these days, Labour can't quite decide which side of the fence to be on )

HTH

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I know we all like a good poll to settle these things

(YouGov) Union Jack flag now being flown over government buildings every day

ALL BRITONS:

Approve 58% / Disapprove 19%

CONSERVTIVE VOTERS:

Approve 88% / Disapprove 4%

LABOUR VOTERS:

Approve 38% / Disapprove 36%

(interesting to note, like so many other things these days, Labour can't quite decide which side of the fence to be on )

HTH "

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