But your grandfather and great grandfather lived in a very different world. One of near constant conflict and competition between countries within Europe, this re-enforced national identities. You, however, live in a post nationalist world where conflict and competition between neighbouring countries is now largely played out in sporting arenas. Beyond that there is very little driving force to maintain and reinforce national identities. This is where Brexit comes in. It's been a reactionary attempt to turn back the clock to a time of conflict and competition. To recreate the world as it was fifty years ago. Or some imagined, idealised view of it.
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But your grandfather and great grandfather lived in a very different world. One of near constant conflict and competition between countries within Europe, this re-enforced national identities. You, however, live in a post nationalist world where conflict and competition between neighbouring countries is now largely played out in sporting arenas. Beyond that there is very little driving force to maintain and reinforce national identities. This is where Brexit comes in. It's been a reactionary attempt to turn back the clock to a time of conflict and competition. To recreate the world as it was fifty years ago. Or some imagined, idealised view of it.
We don't live in a post national world at all.
Sorry but that's just not true.
The EU is about protecting the interests of the nations states inside the EU, that's why there is rampant protectionism for French farmers and German motor companies.
That competition between countries still exists.
There is a trade war being waged between the USA and China as we speak.
And No, Brexit is not a reactionary attempt to turn back the clock 50 years, its funny that people still don't fundamentally understand it at all. I don't even claim to know everyone's reason as it varies from individual to individual.
A fisherman might tell you its about regaining control of our waters, an entrepreneur might get moist about the prospect of "Singapore on Sea"
Great ad...reminds me a bit of the (clearly agenda driven) HSBC ones about where different everyday objects come from. I’m always amazed when people try to reject ‘other’ influences.
Living in Croydon you’ll get away with anything
Did anyone read this? It’s says Pochetino’s son’s name is Maurizio. How confusing is that! Brilliant
I marked this funny, but on second thoughts, actually it is obscene that such a failure is being paid £3.3m, which is 85% of his annual salary. Good grief, 99% of the population won't earn that in their lifetime!!!
The world has gone mad!!!
Great idea and Danny's catchphrase at the end of each show could be ' wait till I tell Daniel about this' as he smiles at the camera and walks off into the distance...."an idea for a programme..... 'A Rose between thorns'....Ex-footballer Danny Rose travels the world...."
sorry, that doesn't wash with me, no reason to accept it.
at least you changed your avatar, and yes I would suggest that you change it........... surely you must see it is offensive, not just to women, either.
Maybe the ‘Kick her’ part is what’s causing the problem but good luck digging
Woahhh man that's reallyyyy profound dudeeee...
Maybe so, but there were some equally bad ones on there. Even suggested by the founders of this forum. If we're gonna pile on the lad for going along with a joke suggested by other members then go for the others who suggested names offensive to disabled for example.
In the end, it was a just a joke at the time and it probably hasn't entered his thoughts until recently now people have made him aware how they feel. He should change it, but let's not single him out for a misogynist joke when everyone was laughing at Karren Brady being called a slut bucket in a match thread just the other month simply for being the owner of that tin pot lot.
For clarification I agree with what you say and it's good you've made him aware you find it offensive. I think he's a young lad and was even younger at the time just going along with an absurdist joke 6 years ago.
The problem with this place is with so many few female members and it being such a boys club there will be some learning moments when people like yourself make us aware of what is acceptable and what isn't. That's how we should treat it, as a learning moment rather than an opportunity to hang him. Not saying you are btw, but I feel some may do.
Maybe we should have a new vote, the ladies get first dibs.
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Just going to turn out like the stoning scene in Life of Brian. But the other way around!
- All right, there are 182 votes for FannyNanny... There aren't any men here, are there? You there in the blue gown! What's your name?
- Me? Oh I'm Joe... I mean Joe-hanna! I voted for SlamTheClam!
Good post but surely he's imaginative enough to come up with something by himself ?
Saying that I guess mine is hardly original, it's my name.
I'm sure he is. It's just an idea to include the ladies a bit more.
It's times like these when Mrs P speaks up we should listen and learn and maybe try be more inclusive in what is a very male dominated forum.
HoneyBadger
is one of my favourite posters and I know she's had issues with some things said also.My vote is he changes it to Beyoncé btw.
A debate about misogynism on the Danny Rose thread at 8am on a Friday is peak TFC.How about Voldemort (He who shall not be named). We've strayed off topic now a bit.
Never know what's gonna happen next.
Join me on the AVB thread later for a discussion on the merits of Pablo Picasso.
His toxicity has finally caught up with him.