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Being Patriotic
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12-JUN-2007

12 June
Being Patriotic

I'm not at all patriotic - I've always found it hard to understand why people choose to come and live here because it's usually grey and cold, we have terrible, terrible food (so bad it's a crime) and our most famous export is lager louts. But John Waine took me to task for saying we had no culture, and he is of course right - our country is full of culture - what we lack is British identity (except the lager louts) so, this is for John for setting me straight :-)....... But...of late I've started to appreciate some things.... such as he way we assimilate other cultures easily and as a result we have a range of fantastic foods from other cultures and the same with wine (I love that bit). So, here I am flying the flag..... can I take it down now?

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Adalberto Tiburzi27-Jun-2007 07:35
The most important cultural phenomenon of the last century, worldwide?
The Beatles.
This is what I know, and it's enough.
Adal ;-)
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laine8216-Jun-2007 09:36
You see we fly a flag that has the UJ in the corner...and proud I am of it too. There are those who would like to change it....over my dead body I say !!!
Enrico Martinuzzi13-Jun-2007 22:37
Gail, you know what I think about UK as we discussed extensively in Bath...
However, for me, as a foreigner, this flag will mean UK forever.
Susan Leigh13-Jun-2007 12:26
Hmmm interesting topic! ....so, here's my two penneth ;-)
There is so much to offer in the UK, most countires have the same troubles, with louts etc..look at the good side of what you have ~ Loads of culture..and a distinct heritage, history that goes back thousands of years. e.g. I was there recently and visited Wray (near Lancaster)..there was a house in a street dated older than Australia!!!
As for 'identity', what does that mean these days? I found 'the English' friendly, cheerful and talkative..polite and courteous. The only roads I've ever driven on where they flick there headlights to let you on, over here (in Oz)..a flick of the lights means..'get out of my way' (or similar 'not nice' words )hehe.
Fly that flag proud, many have died for it.
nethen, I was born in Lancashire and would love to live in UK...it's in my heart ;-)

Sorry, I'm not bombarding you...apologies if it seems so, I just love the UK!!
cheers Susan
Carole Stevens13-Jun-2007 08:02
Gorgeous shot Gail, everyone should have a little pride in their country!
JW13-Jun-2007 07:38
Oh Gail - I've gone red with embarrassment. Isn't that another wonderful thing about a Pbase meet that you can have discussions serious and funny about a range of subjects. I found it so stimulating to have that friendly debate.

So, to carry it on, and being provocative (in a friendly way!) - do you think you have the right flag here? Do we still want this old thing? The Scots, Irish and Welsh don't, so shouldn't we fly the flag of St George in search of an 'English' identity? Discuss ...

I'm sure being English is about welcoming people from around the world to assimilate (together with us 'in-bred' locals) the cultures of the world! After all, the Three Lions of England are actually French in origin! LOL

Thanks again for the debate, Gail!
Guest 13-Jun-2007 06:18
Cool photo! So vintage! Where was it??
Nicki Thurgar12-Jun-2007 20:36
LOL! I remember that discussion! Very patriotic shot Gail! :o)
Ray :)12-Jun-2007 20:32
I often think of us as citizens of the world, but I'm quite partial to these islands of ours!
beverley harrison12-Jun-2007 20:19
a nice wine from france....tuscan food....and sunshine in spain...my idea of perfect!!