Anyway, shhh, it's nearly 11.
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Originally posted by The Spartan View PostEmail at clientco this morning:
Not sure what to think of this country anymore to be fair, I saw very few people wearing poppies in West London this morning it makes meComment
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11.11 is the start of Fasnacht preparation in Basel. In my first year here, the building management arranged for a fire alarm test at 11am...!Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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To be fair it has gone a little bit crazy this year. We had a lone bugler at the start of every football match the week before remembrance Sunday. For both Saturday and Sunday matches.
And pop concerts.
I understand the need to reinvigorate, and never forget but we do run the risk of cheapening things if we're not too careful.Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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Originally posted by NotAllThere View Post11.11 is the start of Fasnacht preparation in Basel. In my first year here, the building management arranged for a fire alarm test at 11am...!Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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Originally posted by the_rangdo View PostMaybe they're wearing poppy wristbands instead (like I'm doing right now)Comment
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Originally posted by MyUserName View PostI might be being dense but I am not sure why you are upset?In Scooter we trustComment
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I am all in favour of remembering the fallen.
My concern is those who think the world owes them a living due to the sacrifices of others.Comment
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostI love the poppy, I think it's poignant. I've ordered one of the poppies from the tower. Just pointing out valid reasons why people may choose not to wear one.
But I don't think remembrance and nostalgia for wartime should go hand in hand. I wasn't offended by it, but it may be a reason why people don't want to be part of remembrance day.
But I tend to try to consider other people's viewpoints, preferably without name calling.
Carry on.I couldn't give two fornicators! Yes, really!Comment
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Originally posted by The Spartan View PostNah you're not being dense, to me it's like people just don't care perhaps I'm being over sensitive.
It read to me like they were prompting everyone to take part but acknowledging that they do not have to (after all, if participation is not voluntary then it is meaningless).Comment
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