Gemmel Posted 4 June, 2012 Author Share Posted 4 June, 2012 Wow.... Just Wow. Amazing to be British. Outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 4 June, 2012 Share Posted 4 June, 2012 (edited) Wow.... Just Wow. Amazing to be British. Outstanding. we certainly know how to pull it off....I expect the olympics to be pretty spectacular the bit that captured it for me was when the camera panned past and the guardsman were stood to attention, with fireworks going off and the a huge union flag projected on the palace then obviously, land of hope and glory being played Edited 4 June, 2012 by Thedelldays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 4 June, 2012 Share Posted 4 June, 2012 Why didn't the sax player in madness fly tonight? I also liked seeing all the union jacks. Best flag ever. Fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 4 June, 2012 Share Posted 4 June, 2012 What a load of toe curling, arse licking nonsense. Makes you embarrassed to be British. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothersaintinsouthsea Posted 4 June, 2012 Share Posted 4 June, 2012 I think you are a little confused as to what i wrote. On the contrary of what ? Fool. On the contrary to the point of this thread. Or did you forget that you started a thread suggesting that it was a bad day for republicans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 4 June, 2012 Author Share Posted 4 June, 2012 On the contrary to the point of this thread. Or did you forget that you started a thread suggesting that it was a bad day for republicans? Well unless you have been living under a stone......It's a ******* awful day to be a republican Outstanding show of affection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 4 June, 2012 Share Posted 4 June, 2012 What a load of toe curling, arse licking nonsense. Makes you embarrassed to be British. So why did you watch it and not Quantum of Solace on ITV. The Royal family are the punctuation mark of being British. Don't fly your nations flag: it's embarrassing. Don't put up your Christmas Tree it might upset non Christians amongst us. Just make out to be hard and obnoxious, with a dash of militancy. Every Fecker will know we are British: "Oi take that flag down!!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 4 June, 2012 Share Posted 4 June, 2012 Where is Verbal anyway. Bet he's joining in down the boozer. The swine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 4 June, 2012 Share Posted 4 June, 2012 Some amazing scenes of our Country celebrating its Monarch. Great to be British, even better to be English. Get in there Lizzie Love these type of name-calling threads, particularly when the OP conjures a fantastic set of assumptions. Let's deconstruct this, shall we? May as well start with the subject. It's not really clear who "Verbal and Co" are, so let's assume you mean republicans. So, erm, why would republicans not have had a good day yesterday? If Republicans were being rounded up and forced to watch the spectacle on pain of death, then yeah, that'd have been a bad day. I myself spent the day with my Southampton relatives, zoomed up to Salisbury for a bit, and then went back and chilled. Introduced my mum and brother to Game of Thrones and got to know my youngest niece a load better. Personally, I had a cracking day. Now, this is obviously just one account and obviously isn't accurate for all republicans However, it's a reasonably good bet that not all of them sat around squirting tears on account of the Jubilee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 4 June, 2012 Author Share Posted 4 June, 2012 Let's deconstruct this, shall we? TOOL :lol::lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 4 June, 2012 Share Posted 4 June, 2012 TOOL :lol::lol: I like this post a lot. You didn't really think about this one either, but it delivers the mercy of brevity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 4 June, 2012 Author Share Posted 4 June, 2012 I like this post a lot. You didn't really think about this one either, but it delivers the mercy of brevity. Lets deconstuct this shall we :lol::lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 4 June, 2012 Share Posted 4 June, 2012 I have had an excellent couple of days, thank you very much. What all this pomp and Cliff Richard has demonstrated is that about half the British public appears to have a rather sappy relationship with Queenie. No harm done. However, some, like Gemmel, appear to take it further with what seems disturbingly like a mummy-fixation. It would be impolite to delve further. This enthusiasm (the public's, not the oddballs') is for a monarch, not for monarchy - and it will exhibit itself as separation anxiety as soon as Charlie heaves up on the throne. One thing for the record: I've proposed several times that we keep the monarchy, but redefine them as bicyclists on the Scandinavian or Dutch model. That way, the palaces, castles, art collections and Duchys, all paid for by the public purse but from which the public are excluded, can be handed to the National Trust, opened up and the benefits accrue to the British public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 4 June, 2012 Author Share Posted 4 June, 2012 I have had an excellent couple of days, thank you very much. What all this pomp and Cliff Richard has demonstrated is that about half the British public appears to have a rather sappy relationship with Queenie. No harm done. However, some, like Gemmel, appear to take it further with what seems disturbingly like a mummy-fixation. It would be impolite to delve further. This enthusiasm (the public's, not the oddballs') is for a monarch, not for monarchy - and it will exhibit itself as separation anxiety as soon as Charlie heaves up on the throne. One thing for the record: I've proposed several times that we keep the monarchy, but redefine them as bicyclists on the Scandinavian or Dutch model. That way, the palaces, castles, art collections and Duchys, all paid for by the public purse but from which the public are excluded, can be handed to the National Trust, opened up and the benefits accrue to the British public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 I am currently in Australia and it is big big news over here. I also saw some American news channels and it is the main story over there too. A bit of positive PR for our country can only be a good thing and helps us to stand out from the rubbish small countries. Go us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 (edited) NOT very big news here I am pleased to say http://nz.news.yahoo.com/top-stories/ http://www.3news.co.nz/World.aspx http://tvnz.co.nz/world-news Edited 5 June, 2012 by Saint in Paradise Got rid of a lot of writing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothersaintinsouthsea Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 Well unless you have been living under a stone......It's a ******* awful day to be a republican Outstanding show of affection I, like most republicans, am well aware that the majority of the UK support the monarchy. Indeed I knew this a long time ago. The jubilee has given me the opportunity to have an enjoyable long weekend and I've only been exposed to about 5 minutes of sycophantic guff on telly which is a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 A bit of positive PR for our country can only be a good thing and helps us to stand out from the rubbish small countries. Keep traveling. Seriously, you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 I have had an excellent couple of days, thank you very much. What all this pomp and Cliff Richard has demonstrated is that about half the British public appears to have a rather sappy relationship with Queenie. No harm done. However, some, like Gemmel, appear to take it further with what seems disturbingly like a mummy-fixation. It would be impolite to delve further. This enthusiasm (the public's, not the oddballs') is for a monarch, not for monarchy - and it will exhibit itself as separation anxiety as soon as Charlie heaves up on the throne. One thing for the record: I've proposed several times that we keep the monarchy, but redefine them as bicyclists on the Scandinavian or Dutch model. That way, the palaces, castles, art collections and Duchys, all paid for by the public purse but from which the public are excluded, can be handed to the National Trust, opened up and the benefits accrue to the British public. The only person taking all the Jubilee celebrations seriously is you Verbal. Too self concious and intellectually superior to join in or even to belong to a community. Unable to recognise how great it is that such an event brings people neighbours and friends together. You seem to think that our Monchary is somehow like Japans or Thailand's. You seem to be looking forward to the Queen falling off her perch - how should we judge you; is that not more disturbing? What you forget is that the public like the Queen but they also like the institution and your hopes of a diluted monarchy will be dashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 Gemmel, as an arch-monarchist, could you please explain exactly what it is that Queen Elisabeth II has DONE ? Other than travel the world in luxury, shake hands with specially screened people, and wave a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 The only person taking all the Jubilee celebrations seriously is you Verbal. Too self concious and intellectually superior to join in or even to belong to a community. Unable to recognise how great it is that such an event brings people neighbours and friends together. You seem to think that our Monchary is somehow like Japans or Thailand's. You seem to be looking forward to the Queen falling off her perch - how should we judge you; is that not more disturbing? What you forget is that the public like the Queen but they also like the institution and your hopes of a diluted monarchy will be dashed. Edit: Just seen Charlie speak. I think you might be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 Gemmel, as an arch-monarchist, could you please explain exactly what it is that Queen Elisabeth II has DONE ? Other than travel the world in luxury, shake hands with specially screened people, and wave a lot. If I was on who wants to be a millionaire I don't think you would be my phone a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 If I was on who wants to be a millionaire I don't think you would be my phone a friend. Your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 Gemmel, as an arch-monarchist, could you please explain exactly what it is that Queen Elisabeth II has DONE ? Other than travel the world in luxury, shake hands with specially screened people, and wave a lot. I doubt she's worked on a burger van at bloomfield road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 (edited) I doubt she's worked on a burger van at bloomfield road. Jeez, you are so blindingly hilarious. How come you've never been signed up for the Royal Variety Show ? As Eleanor Bron said in the first Secret Policeman's Ball, "Pr!ck !" Edited 5 June, 2012 by badgerx16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 Jeez, you are so blindingly hilarious. How come you've never been signed up for the Royal Variety Show ? Pr!ck ! I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 The highlight of the weekend for me is about to happen. The grand fanfare and all the pomp that we are so good at. No other country even comes close to us. Very proud to be British - GSTQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 I know. Self praise is no recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 Very proud to be British Aren't we all, dearie. You don't have to believe in the divine right of a German to rule over us all to qualify as British. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 "dearie" ? Has Bridge too far stolen badgers log in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 (edited) "Aren't we all, dearie. You don't have to believe in the divine right of a German to rule over us all to qualify as British" Badgerx16 Definately the dart thrower on Bullseye. Edited 5 June, 2012 by Sergei Gotsmanov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 I doubt she's worked on a burger van at bloomfield road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 Lets deconstuct this shall we :lol::lol: I admire your attempts to hoist me up on my own petard, so a small piece of advice. Copy and paste is your friend. Saves on erroneous data entry, I find. I also like the smiley faces that you put at the end of your posts. Please continue to advance this exciting new form of communication to its natural conclusion. Within two years, I want to see every Gemmel communication rendered in nothing but emoticons. It'll be amusing, like a Westerner pointing at pictures of food in a Shanghai McDonalds. Is it great to be British? Of course it is. Financial difficulties accounted for, anyone born here is still a lottery winner relative to most of the world's population. Relative to what we had before? Not so much. I'm genuinely pleased that so many people enjoyed the Jubilee celebrations. We do pomp and spectacle very well here, and I wouldn't want to lose it. I haven't even got a problem with the concept of King and Queens. I just don't like the way we choose them. Give me an elected King or Queen subject to the same laws as the rest of us, and most of my objections go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 I've no feeling either way and have watched the majority of the TV over the weekend. What I find sad though is that it has seemingly taken an event like this for everyone to get to know their neighbour or community. I don't think that's something to be particularly proud of... Are we all too busy to say a simple "hello, how are you" any other day of the year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 I've no feeling either way and have watched the majority of the TV over the weekend. What I find sad though is that it has seemingly taken an event like this for everyone to get to know their neighbour or community. I don't think that's something to be particularly proud of... Are we all too busy to say a simple "hello, how are you" any other day of the year? Totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brussels Saint Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 Most people in the UK are in favour of the monarchy by let’s be honest, a large margin. It’s good for us and importantly does its job well, without getting in the way or needing a lot of thought. As soon as the institution starts having anything more than a positive benign influence on our lives its fairly doomed. As such it will carry on certainly into Charles' & William's reign and probably beyond. Most British polls consistently have shown people inherently understand why this is a good thing. What I don't get is why republicans always seem so angry. I'm in favour of the royals, but republicans and their views don’t make me angry. It's good we have their balance, but why the rage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimond Geezer Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 since when have you ever had to? Personally never (it was a figure of speech), but anyone who meets her has too, no speaking, or eye contact unless spoken too, ma'am as in jam, not "marm". Bow from the waist etc etc, if that's not fawning what is. and like it or not, the royals are very popular and will be here for a long time yet Thanks for giving me the option, I'll choose not too, and I don't disagree with the rest of your sentence. I think it would have been nice of her to make a speech last night, if only to say "thanks" but I guess that is beneath her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 Same old politics of envy from the Republicans. The monarchy is the heart of Britain, our history, our heritage, it's what defines us. Yes it's got it's flaws but how will things improve if we become a republic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 I tell you what this weekend has been good for, fans of Kate Middleton. Personally that is one one member who I would happily have reign over me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 Same old politics of envy from the Republicans. The monarchy is the heart of Britain, our history, our heritage, it's what defines us. Yes it's got it's flaws but how will things improve if we become a republic? Yep, lets continue living in the past and bathing in the glory of an Empire that has been consigned to ( a less than glorious ) history. Maybe things won't 'improve' as a republic, but it's easy to opt for 'no change' and to stagnate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 Maybe things won't 'improve' as a republic, but it's easy to opt for 'no change' and to stagnate. Really? You seriously believe a change in the Head of State from figurehead Monarch to figurehead President will make any difference at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 Most people in the UK are in favour of the monarchy by let’s be honest, a large margin. It’s good for us and importantly does its job well, without getting in the way or needing a lot of thought. As soon as the institution starts having anything more than a positive benign influence on our lives its fairly doomed. As such it will carry on certainly into Charles' & William's reign and probably beyond. Most British polls consistently have shown people inherently understand why this is a good thing. What I don't get is why republicans always seem so angry. I'm in favour of the royals, but republicans and their views don’t make me angry. It's good we have their balance, but why the rage? Eloquently put. Its the mindless hatred, resentment and bitterness that puzzles me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 Gemmel, as an arch-monarchist, could you please explain exactly what it is that Queen Elisabeth II has DONE ? Other than travel the world in luxury, shake hands with specially screened people, and wave a lot. What a moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 I tell you what this weekend has been good for, fans of Kate Middleton. Personally that is one one member who I would happily have reign over me. Finally I agree with you on something. Can we sort out a role for Pippa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwaysaint Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 This thread is a great demonstration of why Britain has problems celebrating itself at all. Just look at the title of the thread for a perfect example. Instead of simply celebrating what he wants to, the poster is unable to feel good unless trying to have a go at somebody else. It's snide and unnecessary. Too many people have a problem with managing patriotism or royalism, without serving it with a generous side helping of hatred and disdain. There's plenty to celebrate about being British or English, there's plenty to enjoy about having a monarchy. Just do that without worrying so much about the people who don't want to join in. Likewise, the people who don't want to join in don't need to try to make unpleasant comments about those who do (Yes we all know they're all Germans and Greeks). There are clearly enough people in the UK who want this to happen, so let the people have what they want. I'm not a royalist, but that's what there is and any movement to change that is not the current voice of the people. So stop whinging and let the royalists have their celebration, they'll even let you come to their party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 Yep, lets continue living in the past and bathing in the glory of an Empire that has been consigned to ( a less than glorious ) history. Maybe things won't 'improve' as a republic, but it's easy to opt for 'no change' and to stagnate. Yes it would make such a difference to people's quality of life. Lets cater for your chippiness with a long winded change. You really are its a Knock out not Krypton factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 What a moron. What a great line of argument. It has put your point over quite eloquently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 Yes it would make such a difference to people's quality of life. Lets cater for your chippiness with a long winded change. You really are its a Knock out not Krypton factor. Just keep bowing and scraping, I'm sure the Windsors appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaford Saint Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 I am a Republican through and through as I believe in merit etc and not privilege. As I understand it "our" royal family is most German, Danish, Greek......proportionately I think I am right in saying the family is 5/16 English.......Dune can confirm. However, for so many people the Royal family even if they are foreigners are quintissentially English...and many people like Dune or my mother in law get so much out of them. It was great being in London amongst smiling people, we went to the Royal Academy. I get hacked off with those who call Kate a commoner when she is at least as good as the Royalty she has married into. The Queen was great last night, I thought. As afr as I can figure out the Royal kids have had their A levels fiddled...as they not that bright, .they walk into positions within the armed forces where merit counts for nothing for them. Yes they are good lads but I have no doubt that there were more capable candidates who made way for them. As for Harry I would like to have a DNA test to establish whether Charles is his daddy as it seems wrong to me for Harry not to get to know his real dad if his real dad is that cad whatshisname James Hewitt. The likeness between the two of them is uncanny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 5 June, 2012 Share Posted 5 June, 2012 Just keep bowing and scraping, I'm sure the Windsors appreciate it. You don't get it Badger do you. Nobody bows and scrapes they enjoy themselves, its about fun, community. Go on get out there and join in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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