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quote: Originally posted by hardwon: quote: Originally posted by tompaine:
To the wholly misguided opinion of Black collonial soldiers by the French. I seem to recall Alexander Dumas's father being a black general in the napoleonic armies. Also, i did come across the monolithic mosque that the franch Goverment erected in the memory of all the african muslim soldiers (150,000) who fell in the Great War.
At this point I feel it necessary to ask just what it is you are arguing with this post? Why are you name-checking Polish Authors/Films/etc as though they are the Holy Grail? I've enjoyed many, many foreign films, but would have to say I have yet to see a memorable Polish one. Each to their own I say though. Your posting style has been very familiar for a while, but I think I now know who you are/were in your previous incarnation.
What are you talking about? I'm an atheist- i find that very offensive to my anti-theist right to religous freedom. :P |
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Just to clear this up- I am not polish, I am British, but it really doesn't matter. I just happen to be appreciative of pan-european culture- pan-global, even.
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quote: Originally posted by tompaine:
Just to clear this up- I am not polish, I am British, but it really doesn't matter. I just happen to be appreciative of pan-european culture- pan-global, even.
Jolly good. Now perhaps you'd stop going on as if it's your sole preserve and everyone else is a philistine.
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quote: Originally posted by Transient Reveries: quote: Originally posted by TrevGo:
I am well aware of the immigration Spain has absorbed thankyou.
But you still managed to ask such a stupid question. I thought your standards were higher!
Unlike some on here, I have the humility to admit a misjudgement. Luckily it is a warm eve, as I have been out and thrashed myself with birch twigs as penance.
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35% constitutes neither a majority nor a mandate
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quote: Originally posted by tompaine: quote: Originally posted by hardwon: quote: Originally posted by tompaine:
To the wholly misguided opinion of Black collonial soldiers by the French. I seem to recall Alexander Dumas's father being a black general in the napoleonic armies. Also, i did come across the monolithic mosque that the franch Goverment erected in the memory of all the african muslim soldiers (150,000) who fell in the Great War.
At this point I feel it necessary to ask just what it is you are arguing with this post? Why are you name-checking Polish Authors/Films/etc as though they are the Holy Grail? I've enjoyed many, many foreign films, but would have to say I have yet to see a memorable Polish one. Each to their own I say though. Your posting style has been very familiar for a while, but I think I now know who you are/were in your previous incarnation.
What are you talking about? I'm an atheist- i find that very offensive to my anti-theist right to religous freedom. :P
he, he, he, . |
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quote: Originally posted by TrevGo: quote: Originally posted by Transient Reveries: quote: Originally posted by TrevGo:
I am well aware of the immigration Spain has absorbed thankyou.
But you still managed to ask such a stupid question. I thought your standards were higher!
Unlike some on here, I have the humility to admit a misjudgement. Luckily it is a warm eve, as I have been out and thrashed myself with birch twigs as penance.
Sounds harsh. A bit Derek Jarman-esque...  |
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quote: Originally posted by TrevGo: quote: Originally posted by Adriana111:
Marcel Duchamp is at the Tate Modern not at the Tate Britain, but you one can travel between both Tates in no time on the Thames on the river bus.
I know which Tate it's at - my partner has worked there since it opened. I get free invites to all the previews.  The river bus is great, and quite fast!
Do you? Lucky you. I love both Tates.  |
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quote: Originally posted by Adriana111: Sounds harsh. A bit Derek Jarman-esque...
A little masochistic maybe, but not so as living in Dungeness I wouldn't have thought 
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quote: Originally posted by TrevGo: quote: Originally posted by Adriana111: Sounds harsh. A bit Derek Jarman-esque...
A little masochistic maybe, but not so as living in Dungeness I wouldn't have thought
Did you see Derek Jarman exhibit at the Serpentine? |
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quote: Originally posted by TrevGo: quote: Originally posted by Adriana111: Sounds harsh. A bit Derek Jarman-esque...
A little masochistic maybe, but not so as living in Dungeness I wouldn't have thought
Would you say S&M is part of British identity than? |
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quote: Originally posted by TrevGo: quote: Originally posted by tompaine:
Just to clear this up- I am not polish, I am British, but it really doesn't matter. I just happen to be appreciative of pan-european culture- pan-global, even.
Jolly good. Now perhaps you'd stop going on as if it's your sole preserve and everyone else is a philistine.
Well as soon as someone comes out with a straight answer to why they're against immigration, instead of circumlocuting the issue, and hiding the real reasons why they're against it, then perhaos I will be prepared to engage you in the issue. Go on, what do you really think of 'multi-culturism'? |
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Actually-who's a tory here? Oooh David 'i smoked weed and didn't inhale' cameron. Call me Dave, you know who he is.
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quote: Originally posted by tompaine: quote: Originally posted by TrevGo: quote: Originally posted by tompaine:
Just to clear this up- I am not polish, I am British, but it really doesn't matter. I just happen to be appreciative of pan-european culture- pan-global, even.
Jolly good. Now perhaps you'd stop going on as if it's your sole preserve and everyone else is a philistine.
Well as soon as someone comes out with a straight answer to why they're against immigration, instead of circumlocuting the issue, and hiding the real reasons why they're against it, then perhaos I will be prepared to engage you in the issue. Go on, what do you really think of 'multi-culturism'?
Here are my some of my thoughts : Generally speaking the idea of "Multi-culturalism" is tiresome if one tries to take it all at once. It requires patience to feel in harmony with everyone in a multicultural group. Actually , no. It takes positive attitude fueled by one's involvement in higher culture with its music, art, poetry, leveled and informed disscussion, healthy competition in strive for excellence... What else? |
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quote: Originally posted by tompaine:
Actually-who's a tory here? Oooh David 'i smoked weed and didn't inhale' cameron. Call me Dave, you know who he is.
Now, that is a relaxing post. |
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quote: Originally posted by tompaine: quote: Originally posted by TrevGo: quote: Originally posted by tompaine:
Just to clear this up- I am not polish, I am British, but it really doesn't matter. I just happen to be appreciative of pan-european culture- pan-global, even.
Jolly good. Now perhaps you'd stop going on as if it's your sole preserve and everyone else is a philistine.
Well as soon as someone comes out with a straight answer to why they're against immigration, instead of circumlocuting the issue, and hiding the real reasons why they're against it, then perhaos I will be prepared to engage you in the issue. Go on, what do you really think of 'multi-culturism'?
I'm not answering on behalf of anyone else. But since you asked, immigration and multi-culturalism is alright in small doses. Anything more I object to. Numbers! Do you understand? |
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quote: Originally posted by bjm: quote: Originally posted by tompaine: quote: Originally posted by TrevGo: quote: Originally posted by tompaine:
Just to clear this up- I am not polish, I am British, but it really doesn't matter. I just happen to be appreciative of pan-european culture- pan-global, even.
Alright Dave. Jolly good. Now perhaps you'd stop going on as if it's your sole preserve and everyone else is a philistine.
Well as soon as someone comes out with a straight answer to why they're against immigration, instead of circumlocuting the issue, and hiding the real reasons why they're against it, then perhaos I will be prepared to engage you in the issue. Go on, what do you really think of 'multi-culturism'?
I'm not answering on behalf of anyone else. But since you asked, immigration and multi-culturalism is alright in small doses. Anything more I object to. Numbers! Do you understand?
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quote: Originally posted by Adriana111:
Here are my some of my thoughts : Generally speaking the idea of "Multi-culturalism" is tiresome if one tries to take it all at once. It requires patience to feel in harmony with everyone in a multicultural group. Actually , no. It takes positive attitude fueled by one's involvement in higher culture with its music, art, poetry, leveled and informed disscussion, healthy competition in strive for excellence... What else?
I believe it also means that you have get away from assuming that your culture is the "best" and have a willingness to respect other cultures. That's not to say you should degenerate your own culture though! |
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Alright small doses, you just to maintain the lifestyle which you've been accustomed to right? Sounds a bit like slavery to me.
Well if your going to think like a provincial little tory- then don't be suprised if i don't have any respect for your opinions.
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There is no british culture, it just as much of a fallacy as the grand narrative of the American culture of 'Freedom'. They give emphasis to freedom, they're whole society is defined by it- but it doesn't exist in their actual lives. 'Britishness' what a load of rubbish.
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I have no problem with Immigrants, my issue is with uncontrolled Immigration.
The UK cannot facilitate the sheer force of numbers and is struggling to provide Housing/Healthcare/Education (and incidentally I object, strongly, to schools having to employ translators!!! there was no such effort made to assist the Gaelic and Welsh language speakers in schools).
I believe that my own rights are being eroded, in order to "embrace" the rights of other nationalities or religions.
I believe that "Multi-Culturalism" is only receiving lip-service from a Government who are desperate for votes, because all that has happened is that the "differences" have become highlighted..........instead of integration we have segregration, and often that is because the Immigrants want nothing to do with our culture.
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quote: Originally posted by hardwon:
I have no problem with Immigrants, my issue is with uncontrolled Immigration.
What are the numbers btw? |
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quote: Originally posted by bjm: quote: Originally posted by tompaine: quote: Originally posted by TrevGo: quote: Originally posted by tompaine:
Just to clear this up- I am not polish, I am British, but it really doesn't matter. I just happen to be appreciative of pan-european culture- pan-global, even.
Just numbers? How about some equations? For example Brits + Poles = (Mutual respect)x Love = Future Economical Profits Jolly good. Now perhaps you'd stop going on as if it's your sole preserve and everyone else is a philistine.
Well as soon as someone comes out with a straight answer to why they're against immigration, instead of circumlocuting the issue, and hiding the real reasons why they're against it, then perhaos I will be prepared to engage you in the issue. Go on, what do you really think of 'multi-culturism'?
I'm not answering on behalf of anyone else. But since you asked, immigration and multi-culturalism is alright in small doses. Anything more I object to. Numbers! Do you understand?
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