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 davidpercival  Croydon 10 Sep 22 9.34am |
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In North Korea when a leader dies they have hours of drivel on TV about how wonderful the late, unelected, leader was and all cultural and sporting activities are stopped. Such a thing could never happen in the democratic West, could it?
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| Badger11 Beckenham 10 Sep 22 9.37am |
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Originally posted by davidpercival
In North Korea when a leader dies they have hours of drivel on TV about how wonderful the late, unelected, leader was and all cultural and sporting activities are stopped. Such a thing could never happen in the democratic West, could it? Please show some respect. HM served this country with respect and dignity your comparison is not worthy. I am a republican but I still can recognise a good person with devotion to duty.
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| davidpercival Croydon 10 Sep 22 9.47am |
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I am not talking about the person. I am talking about the absurd system. If you are a republican you should be able to understand the difference.
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PalazioVecchio  south pole 10 Sep 22 9.57am |
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In South London, this fella was murdered by a drugs gang, 29 years ago. And every month i still read a new news-story about it..... The news-journalists are watched by the Editors. But who watches the editors ? and who watches the paymasters ? Edited by PalazioVecchio (10 Sep 2022 9.59am)
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HKOwen  Hong Kong 10 Sep 22 9.58am |
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Originally posted by davidpercival
In North Korea when a leader dies they have hours of drivel on TV about how wonderful the late, unelected, leader was and all cultural and sporting activities are stopped. Such a thing could never happen in the democratic West, could it? So you were in North Korea when the last leader died? Otherwise, you are of course spouting uninformed BS from a position of ignorance.
Responsibility Deficit Disorder is a medical condition. Symptoms include inability to be corrected when wrong, false sense of superiority, desire to share personal info no else cares about, general hubris. It's a medical issue rather than pure arrogance. |
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| Badger11 Beckenham 10 Sep 22 10.11am |
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Originally posted by davidpercival
I am not talking about the person. I am talking about the absurd system. If you are a republican you should be able to understand the difference. People still talk about where they were when Kennedy was shot. When someone of importance dies there is always a process. I was about 5 but I still remember Churchill's state funeral. To make your point it wasn't necessary to make a comparison with a blood thirsty tyrant. Edited by Badger11 (10 Sep 2022 10.17am)
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Teddy Eagle  10 Sep 22 10.20am |
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| PalazioVecchio south pole 10 Sep 22 10.23am |
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and don't mention that pennyless Fisherman/Carpenter that got nailed to a cross 2,000 years ago. i mean, it was ages ago. And not even televised. So will yis all just let it go.
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| Teddy Eagle 10 Sep 22 10.24am |
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Originally posted by Badger11
People still talk about where they were when Kennedy was shot. When someone of importance dies there is always a process. I was about 5 but I still remember Churchill's state funeral. To make your point it wasn't necessary to make a comparison with a blood thirsty tyrant. Edited by Badger11 (10 Sep 2022 10.17am) Me too.I remember the cranes in the docks all dipping down in tribute. It was a very different world back then.
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| davidpercival Croydon 10 Sep 22 11.07am |
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Originally posted by Teddy Eagle
I respect all people and have sympathy when someone dies but this toadying is ridiculous and pathetic.
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| Teddy Eagle 10 Sep 22 11.14am |
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Originally posted by davidpercival
I respect all people and have sympathy when someone dies but this toadying is ridiculous and pathetic. Or it is genuine sentiment and respect for a remarkable woman who's been a constant in all our lives for so long.
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| PalazioVecchio south pole 10 Sep 22 11.16am |
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Originally posted by davidpercival
I respect all people and have sympathy when someone dies but this toadying is ridiculous and pathetic. i agree. some tribute and 'toadying' is a bit pathetic. Eamon DeValera sent a funeral wreath to the German people upon the death of their leader in May 1945.
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