Viking Warrior Posted 10 November, 2008 Share Posted 10 November, 2008 (edited) .................... Edited 7 December, 2008 by Viking Warrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 10 November, 2008 Share Posted 10 November, 2008 Bullsh!t IMO. We atheists are the least offended of anybody. We don't even get the hump at swearing on the bible in court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 10 November, 2008 Share Posted 10 November, 2008 This aetheist isn't offended in the slightest, either. She is, however, marginally upset by the mis-spelling of 'aetheist' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hacienda Posted 10 November, 2008 Share Posted 10 November, 2008 This agnostic is neither upset nor happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 10 November, 2008 Share Posted 10 November, 2008 It's funny how political correctness doesn't apply to: The Mobo awards. The Black Police Officers Federation. Employers Positively descriminating when employing new staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 10 November, 2008 Share Posted 10 November, 2008 This aetheist isn't offended in the slightest, either. She is, however, marginally upset by the mis-spelling of 'aetheist' You can stop doing it any time you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stain Posted 11 November, 2008 Share Posted 11 November, 2008 As usual with these 'PC Gone Crazy' stories, it's all a load of b0ll0cks. Salisbury Council have done no such thing... http://www.salisbury.gov.uk/news/display-press-release.htm?id=2008-11-10-a.asp But I did have to go to the 2nd page on Google to find that out. The first page was full of reports from the Daily Hate and the Tellalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummer Posted 11 November, 2008 Share Posted 11 November, 2008 You can stop doing it any time you like. Lol, silly BTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 11 November, 2008 Share Posted 11 November, 2008 What a load of tosh, but good anyway. Banning a phrase such as that, for any reason, is sufficient. It could be a candidate for this thread: http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4629 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 11 November, 2008 Share Posted 11 November, 2008 I posted this on the TMS PC thread:- Another can of worms perhaps?? Australia Muslims who want to live under Islamic Shariat law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks. A day after a group of mainstream Muslim leaders pledged loyalty to Australia and her Queen at a special meeting with Prime Minister John Howard, he and his Ministers made it clear that extremists would face a crackdown. Treasurer Peter Costello, seen as heir apparent to Howard, hinted that some radical clerics could be asked to leave the country if they did not accept that Australia was a secular state, and its laws were made by parliament. "If those are not your values, if you want a country which has Shariat law or a theocratic state, then Australia is not for you", he said on National Television "I'd be saying to clerics who are teaching that there are two laws governing people in Australia : one the Australian law and another Islamic law that is false. If you can't agree with parliamentary law, independent courts, democracy, and would prefer Shariat law and have the opportunity to go to another country, which practices it, perhaps, then, that's a better option", Costello said. Asked whether he meant radical clerics would be forced to leave, he said those with dual citizenship could possibly be asked to move to the other country. Education Minister Brendan Nelson later told reporters that Muslims who did not want to accept local values should clear off. "Basically people who don't want to be Australians, and who don't want, to live by Australian values and understand them, well then, they can basically clear off", he said. Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote: IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians." "However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the 'politically correct' crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others. I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to Australia " "However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand." "This idea of Australia being a multi-cultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. And as Australians, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle." "This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom" "We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society . Learn the language!" "Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture." "We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us." "If the Southern Cross offends you, or you don't like "A Fair Go", then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from.By all means, keep your culture, but do not force it on others. "This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'." "If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 11 November, 2008 Share Posted 11 November, 2008 I By all means, keep your culture, but do not force it on others. Does this mean we can send back Fosters and Castlemaine beer, the Minogue sisters and the rest of Neighbours, and most importantly Rolf Harris ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mao Cap Posted 11 November, 2008 Share Posted 11 November, 2008 As usual with these 'PC Gone Crazy' stories, it's all a load of b0ll0cks. Salisbury Council have done no such thing... http://www.salisbury.gov.uk/news/display-press-release.htm?id=2008-11-10-a.asp But I did have to go to the 2nd page on Google to find that out. The first page was full of reports from the Daily Hate and the Tellalie. You're forgetting that only the headline and the introductory paragraph are important, my friend...any deeper examination of what actually went on might not give you that addictive, strangely pleasant buzz of rage you get for being a poor, put-upon conservative Brit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stain Posted 11 November, 2008 Share Posted 11 November, 2008 It's amazing how quickly a lie (and it's not a misunderstanding, it's a deliberate falsehood) can be spread as fact and how eager people can be to believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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