Red Arrows Olympic Ban - Britmovie - British Film Forum

Britmovie - British Film Forum Britmovie - British Film Forum Britmovie - British Film Forum
Home Page Register FAQ Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read

 »» Red Arrows Olympic Ban
 »   Britmovie - British Film Forum » Back Row » Off-Topic Discussion

Notices
Welcome to the Britmovie forums.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, Join our community today!!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.

Off-Topic Discussion For infrequent and stimulating chat about everyday topics from the weather to world news, sport and politics.


Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2 >
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 13-04-2008, 03:37 PM
  post #1
samkydd has no status.
Senior Member
 
samkydd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Stackton Tressle
Posts: 2,461
My Mood:
Country:
iTrader: (0)
Default Red Arrows Olympic Ban
I received this e-mail today, if it's true then I'm emigrating back in time to about 1963 I think!


"God preserve us from politicians...


Please forward this to as many people as possible!!! (British Citizens)


The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed 'too British'.
Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be 'offensive' to other countries taking part in the Games. The display team have performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team 'too militaristically British.' Red Arrows pilots were said to be 'outraged', as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display for the Games, something which had never been seen before. Being axed from a British-based event for being 'too British' is an insult - the Arrows are a symbol of Britain.

The Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade, as they display their British-built Hawk aircraft all over the world.
The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to have been truly spectacular.
It is to be hoped that common sense prevails.
If you disagree with this decision, sign the petition on the link http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012

Forward this on to everyone you can. What the hell is this country coming to? "

(Besides, military jet flying is probably the only event we'll get a gold medal in!)

"...the chairman of Littlewoods stores made a Keynote speech!"
samkydd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13-04-2008, 03:48 PM
  post #2
Fellwanderer is just waiting for Jenny to...
Senior Member
 
Fellwanderer's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Durham
Posts: 2,154
Country:
iTrader: (6)
Default
Oh dear, fancy falling for a lie that is over six months old:

Red Arrows Olympic 'ban' causes online furore | The Register

I've had quite enough of complete nonsense.
All the best
FELL

A signature is no substitute for a life
Fellwanderer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13-04-2008, 04:08 PM
  post #3
Moor Larkin is passing the time
Senior Member
 
Moor Larkin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: North West Frontier
Gender: Male
Posts: 1,686
Country:
iTrader: (0)
Default
Quite plainly they should be banned on Green grounds anyhow......

Red Arrows for Red China anyone?......
Moor Larkin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13-04-2008, 04:31 PM
  post #4
Steve Crook is cheeky
Moderator
 
Steve Crook's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: London
Gender: Male
Posts: 11,803
My Mood:
Country:
iTrader: (1)
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fellwanderer View Post
Oh dear, fancy falling for a lie that is over six months old:

Red Arrows Olympic 'ban' causes online furore | The Register

I've had quite enough of complete nonsense.
Especially as it looks like it was the BNP that started it.
Are they now dictating headlines to the Sun?

Steve
Steve Crook is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13-04-2008, 04:36 PM
  post #5
Fellwanderer is just waiting for Jenny to...
Senior Member
 
Fellwanderer's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Durham
Posts: 2,154
Country:
iTrader: (6)
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Crook View Post
Especially as it looks like it was the BNP that started it.
Are they now dictating headlines to the Sun?

Steve
Indeed.

I can quite understand Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells, Col [ret.] falling for it but I'm surprised that Sam didn't at least do a cursory search to reveal its providence - or lack of
All the best
FELL

A signature is no substitute for a life
Fellwanderer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13-04-2008, 05:58 PM
  post #6
Mark O is wanting Sally Webster's Beans for us Tea.......
Senior Member
 
Mark O's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Canvey Island, Essex
Gender: Male
Posts: 1,465
My Mood:
Country:
iTrader: (0)
Default
The Red Arrows will be there, I've no doubt, it's a bit like saying 'ban the Proms' coz they're too British, that'll never happen either

When Politicians, Newspapers, or anyone in the Public eye allegedly say something detrimental about any organisation or instution, all it does it stir up emotions and make people think they're gonna lose something they wouldn't otherwise have given a second thought about.

(Oh, and I've made a serious concious decision today to stop buying the Daily Mail also, within the past fews years there's been many a time I wish I hadn't read things that I have read in it, and it's just left me feeling completely exasperated, having read all the posts of recent months about the Media I can see I've been manipulated and brainwashed by this Paper, if I want to know any News I'll look on the Internet........you know, I already feel like a ton weight has been lifted from my shoulders!)
Mark
Last edited by Mark O; 13-04-2008 at 06:21 PM..
Mark O is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13-04-2008, 06:25 PM
  post #7
Steve Crook is cheeky
Moderator
 
Steve Crook's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: London
Gender: Male
Posts: 11,803
My Mood:
Country:
iTrader: (1)
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark O View Post
(Oh, and I've made a serious concious decision today to stop buying the Daily Mail also, within the past fews years there's been many a time I wish I hadn't read things that I have read in it, and it's just left me feeling completely exasperated, having read all the posts of recent months about the Media I can see I've been manipulated and brainwashed by this Paper, if I want to know any News I'll look on the Internet........you know, I already feel like a ton weight has been lifted from my shoulders!)
Join the ranks of the free thinkers

Steve
Steve Crook is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13-04-2008, 07:26 PM
  post #8
davidb is wondering if those pylons off the north east coast still exist
Senior Member
 
davidb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: welwyn garden city
Posts: 1,554
My Mood:
Country:
iTrader: (1)
Default
this is one of those urban myths ,
Last edited by davidb; 13-04-2008 at 07:36 PM..
davidb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13-04-2008, 09:03 PM
  post #9
Mark O is wanting Sally Webster's Beans for us Tea.......
Senior Member
 
Mark O's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Canvey Island, Essex
Gender: Male
Posts: 1,465
My Mood:
Country:
iTrader: (0)
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Crook View Post
Join the ranks of the free thinkers

Steve
Thank you Steve!........it's reading yours, and several other posts about this Rag that's made me see things in a different light, reading Littlejohn and Platell's columns make me so wound up it's almost turned me to drink!

As for the Recipes I like to 'attempt', Delia and Nigella's new books will do for me.......

Yup, I'm not gonna waste any more of my valuable time reading the opinions of the Brainwashing wind-up Merchants.........I'm liberated!
Mark
Last edited by Mark O; 13-04-2008 at 09:15 PM..
Mark O is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13-04-2008, 09:17 PM
  post #10
penfold is ready for hibernation
Moderator
 
penfold's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Bristol
Posts: 4,372
My Mood:
Country:
iTrader: (0)
Default
Welcome to the real world!! It's not as bad as you once thought....
Bit of a Bay Window, what??
penfold is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 14-04-2008, 07:50 AM
  post #11
Moor Larkin is passing the time
Senior Member
 
Moor Larkin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: North West Frontier
Gender: Male
Posts: 1,686
Country:
iTrader: (0)
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark O View Post
having read all the posts of recent months about the Media I can see I've been manipulated and brainwashed
.....

I can see why.......
Moor Larkin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-04-2008, 11:33 AM
  post #12
samkydd has no status.
Senior Member
 
samkydd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Stackton Tressle
Posts: 2,461
My Mood:
Country:
iTrader: (0)
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fellwanderer View Post
Indeed.

I can quite understand Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells, Col [ret.] falling for it but I'm surprised that Sam didn't at least do a cursory search to reveal its providence - or lack of
It is the sort of thing you would expect though in these days of "polih-ih-cull correck-ness gorn mad!" so if it isn't true now rest assured one day it probably will be!
"...the chairman of Littlewoods stores made a Keynote speech!"
samkydd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-04-2008, 11:41 AM
  post #13
Freddy has no status.
Senior Member
 
Freddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: The Irish Sea
Posts: 1,957
Country:
iTrader: (1)
Default
Why is it assumed that anybody who doesn't buy a paper is a freethinker
and those who do aren't.
And that the internet is the sole source of reliable information.

Read anything you want and make your own mind up.
Freddy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-04-2008, 11:51 AM
  post #14
Marky B is looking forward to spring!
Senior Member
 
Marky B's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Billingham,Cleveland
Gender: Male
Posts: 4,815
My Mood:
Country:
iTrader: (0)
Smile
Quote:
Originally Posted by Freddy View Post
Why is it assumed that anybody who doesn't buy a paper is a freethinker
and those who do aren't.
And that the internet is the sole source of reliable information.

Read anything you want and make your own mind up.
I couldn't agree with you more,Freddy - well said.
Ta Ta
Marky B
I am special. The heavens always open for me.
Marky B is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-04-2008, 12:03 PM
  post #15
Steve Crook is cheeky
Moderator
 
Steve Crook's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: London
Gender: Male
Posts: 11,803
My Mood:
Country:
iTrader: (1)
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Freddy View Post
Why is it assumed that anybody who doesn't buy a paper is a freethinker
and those who do aren't.
And that the internet is the sole source of reliable information.

Read anything you want and make your own mind up.
Who assumes that?
It takes a bit more than whether you buy a paper or not.

And the internet certainly isn't the sole source of reliable information. It's the source of more mis-information than anything else

Steve
Steve Crook is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2 >


« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On
Forum Jump

All times are GMT. The time now is 10:19 PM.
SEO by vBSEO 3.2.0 ©2008, Crawlability, Inc.
 Copyright © 1998-2008 BritMovie