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If someone were to say that they are English, I've not seen a post here that is saying that it doesn't exist. This seems to be something you're projecting. There has been discussion on what "English" means to different people. The definition you agree with is :- "The English are an ethnic group and nation native to England, defined historically by a shared ancestry originating from Anglo-Saxon and Celtic roots, as well as a common language, culture, and history." And this is why I asked. "The English are an ethnic group and nation native to England." - If native means place of birth, that's anyone born here. "...defined historically by a shared ancestry originating from Anglo-Saxon and Celtic roots." - People born/ citizens of here can and do share in the history/ culture of the nation, adding to it as lots of people have done since it started being a nation. If, in your view, they are to be added together, then it really falls apart. The Celtic Britons included what would be Welsh and Cornish speakers for a start. So there goes the common language, and that shared ancestry goes across different countries. The Anglo-Saxons might have got a unified England going. There's a massive influx of cultures across the period from when the Angles and the Saxons arrived. But, to give you your definition, you are English if you can trace your line back to Alfred or even AEthelstan. Except there were the successful invasions by the Danes and the Normans. Events that very much shaped England. But that's not included in your definition. So, anyone post-Norman conquest or possibly any number of Scandinavian raids and settlers don't count as English. There's not even a union flag to wave, under your definition, as that didn't make an appearance until the 17th century. Perhaps they can tie other people's comments about leftists to lamp posts instead.
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The Burnham Years - Can the new(ish) broom sweep clean?
Farmer Saint replied to iansums's topic in The Lounge
By imposing the same income taxes? Not sure her policies are that right? Still seem pretty similar to the Labour ones we've got now. What would count as a right wing income tax policy in your opinion? No gotcha here, just interested to know what you count as a right wing tax policy, and what you think it would do for the country. -
I’d wait until you see next years team, if we don’t get promoted, before wishing for that.
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The Burnham Years - Can the new(ish) broom sweep clean?
Sir Ralph replied to iansums's topic in The Lounge
That’s another gotcha question. The most recent version of the tories in government aren’t as bad as the labour government but they deteriorated in their adherence to conservative policies over time, hence why lots of Tory voters deserted them. By the time they left power they were unfortunately hooked on government spending and buying votes on this basis much like the current government. So no Tory voters aren’t socialist as ultimately they deserted them to closer they got to centre left policies. That’s why Badenoch is desperately trying to give the impression that the tories are returning to conservative roots to get their voters back -
P*mpey at Home Build Up (Sun 11th October, 12pm KO)
SouthWalesSaints replied to Saint_lambden's topic in The Saints
We have to win this game. I hope Tonda doesn’t get caught up in needing to bring Larin and Scienza off at 0-0 because we have Norwich Wednesday. Even from a league stand point getting within 3 of West Ham would be a psychological boost. Hope the atmosphere is what it has been at St Mary’s for recent big games. Arsenal, Boro, Ipswich etc -
The Burnham Years - Can the new(ish) broom sweep clean?
Farmer Saint replied to iansums's topic in The Lounge
Ok, so considering you rate us Labour voters as socialists and lefties, do you agree that all Tory supporters are the same then? -
The Burnham Years - Can the new(ish) broom sweep clean?
Sir Ralph replied to iansums's topic in The Lounge
No I think the most recent version of the Tories and Labour are similar. Slight variations but I wouldn’t describe the last version of the tories as being to the right -
P*mpey at Home Build Up (Sun 11th October, 12pm KO)
OttawaSaint replied to Saint_lambden's topic in The Saints
Don't you dare post that fucking live league table if we go ahead! -
I agree if West Ham have a dip for a few games it is very likely the fans will turn on the manager just as they have with previous managers. So I definitely don't think then going up in the top 2 is the done deal that some seem to assume.
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West Ham showing they are not all they are cracked up to be. They looked poor tonight and, considering many feel they'll run away with this league, it just goes to show they are not head and shoulders above the rest and it promises to be a close race among those looking to make the top 2.
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She still lives there. She plays golf at sandford Springs not far fro kingsclere.
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If they're so daft you should be able to smash them out the path. My guess is a low IQ individual as yourself is just not a serious person, and so can't answer his "daft" questions.
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P*mpey at Home Build Up (Sun 11th October, 12pm KO)
trousers replied to Saint_lambden's topic in The Saints
Everything in Saints' favour... - Tonda on the touchline - Players and fans bouyed by the FA outcome - Squad more or less fully fit - immensely better squad than PCFC's on paper - PCFC dealing with an injury crisis - home advantage - Mars lined up with Uranus So it's all set up nicely for a typical "Saintsy" outcome... A scrawny 2-1 victory to the inbred charity, trophy and tax thieves.... -
P*mpey at Home Build Up (Sun 11th October, 12pm KO)
Vancouver Saint replied to Saint_lambden's topic in The Saints
Bloomin' heck - a three week waste of time gap for internationals, then they put us down for a 12.00 kick-off - 4.00am Sunday morning for me...😡 If we win 4-0 put it down to me missing it...if it's another dull 0-0 draw I decided to watch it! -
And people, to a degree understandably, were proclaiming everyone else were also rans after they hammered Wrexham. Still hope it can get toxic again if they slip. There is a lot of hate for Nuno waiting to bubble up.
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Save from the rebound was outstanding.
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Where did I say ethnicity doesn't exist?
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https://streamin.me/v/5a934f3b Video of the west ham penalty and saves
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P*mpey at Home Build Up (Sun 11th October, 12pm KO)
Dr Who? replied to Saint_lambden's topic in The Saints
We ‘should’ smash them as are home form is amazing, we are coming off some very unexpected good news in the week and the skates are the worst team we have played this season and have many out. But this is a derby and it never goes with form. I am hoping we smash them of course but have a feeling it will be a tight one. Their form has been ok if I remember right? -
Good result to start the weekend. 👍 We can narrow the gap to West Ham to just 3 points if we win Sunday.
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West Ham couldn't beat what was effectively nine men for the last 10-15 minutes, with both QPR fullbacks more or less passengers.
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You are not answering because the questions show up your hypocrisy and ignorance.
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Trump lifts sanctions on Russia, allowing the release of diesel fuel onto the world market, and on the same day the US announces sanctions against the International Criminal Court, hoping to shut it down.
