[Misc] Black History Month-Armistice Day

[Thunder Bolt]

I do know the difference, that is why I said Armistice Day and Remembrance Day not Remembrance Sunday. Personally I always wear my poppy up to the later date in the two, whether this is correct I don't know but I've always done it.

You’ve still got it wrong. Stop digging.

 

[Eric Potts]

Is there an opposite term to virtue signalling ? Ars*hole signalling perhaps?

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

No. No we haven't.

However, we have seen dignified wreath layings and last posts at football games, poppies on shirts, poppies on every TV presenter, just as it is every year and just as it should be.

I have and will be wearing my poppy with pride. I go to one church service a year and that's Remembrance service in Easthill Park, because my daughter is a cub and marches (and laid the wreath one year), and because I believe the sacrifice those people made is greater than my sacrifice going to a service as an athiest. And I endorse that people need to donate more than ever this year. I will miss the parade and the service.

None of that has anything to do with Black History Month. They are seperate things entirely and neither should detract from the other. In fact, there is probably a tiny overlap in their Venn diagrams as part of Black History covers those soldiers from the colonies who gave their lives for Britain.

But we have and you know that,stop burying your head in the sand
Regards
DF

 

[Swansman]

This thread is a little bit weird and a lot of bit stupid.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

I didn't even know it was Black History Month.

So I can confirm my throat is clear and I am breathing.

What an odd thread to start.

Well we all know you walk around with your eyes closed , trust me the ever reliable BBC couldnt get enough of it it was so Blatant !
Regards
DF

 

[PeterOut]

We've had a lot of things 'rammed down our throats' for a long time, certainly for more than the last 30-odd days..

Brexit, the US Presidential election, Covid,to name but a few.

Yet you chose BLM as a comparator

I fully, fully suppport the national support for remembrance of the sacrifices of our armed forces, and the practical help for the survivors of conflicts that we sent them to (and their families) - your comparison does you, nor the incredibly worthwhile work of the Royal British Legion, no favours.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Well said, couldn't agree more.

Yep , seems like a few more agree with him
Regards
DF

 

[Swansman]

We've had a lot of things 'rammed down our throats' for a long time, certainly for more than the last 30-odd days..

Brexit, the US Presidential election, Covid,to name but a few.

Yet you chose BLM as a comparator

I fully, fully suppport the national support for remembrance of the sacrifices of our armed forces, and the practical help for the survivors of conflicts that we sent them to (and their families) - your comparison does you, nor the incredibly worthwhile work of the Royal British Legion, no favours.

Not even BLM. Just Black History Month, something you have to try really hard to be offended by.

 

[Eeyore]

Well we all know you walk around with your eyes closed , trust me the ever reliable BBC couldnt get enough of it it was so Blatant !
Regards
DF

Who is 'We all' ?

It appears to be something you have looking out for more than me.

I don't find myself looking at the BBC trying to find something to get angry about in an insular, xenophobic, and racist way.

It's disturbing to see folk joining the two to make political and thinly veiled points on racist issues.

A number of my relations have served in the armed forces, not least my own late father and my uncle (Who was involved in D-Day and the Belsen liberation). We lost a relation in the Great War.

So I often think much about those who sacrificed their lives. To keep that memory pure it is important not to use it to score brownie points for far-right agendas and inflated egos for those with a poor sense of identity. In fact, it's quite disgraceful.

But nothing less would I expect from you.

 

[GT49er]

Let's just concentrate on the Festival of Remembrance (on at the moment), Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day for the next two or three days, eh? - without any whataboutery, arguments, posturing and other bollocks. Lest we forget.........................

"Silently they fade away, one by one
Old men from my father's war, their duty done
The day is past, the years have fled, their lives have gone
But still their memories linger on - in November sun"

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Has the US election somehow merged the Bear Pit with the Proper Forum.


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[Pretty pink fairy]

Who is 'We all' ?

It appears to be something you have looking out for more than me.

I don't find myself looking at the BBC trying to find something to get angry about in an insular, xenophobic, and racist way.

It's disturbing to see folk joining the two to make political and thinly veiled points on racist issues.

A number of my relations have served in the armed forces, not least my own late father and my uncle (Who was involved in D-Day and the Belsen liberation). We lost a relation in the Great War.

So I often think much about those who sacrificed their lives. To keep that memory pure it is important not to use it to score brownie points for far-right agendas and inflated egos for those with a poor sense of identity. In fact, it's quite disgraceful.

But nothing less would I expect from you.

What's your family's history got to do with the BBC and Black history month that's all I was pointing out , strange man
Regards
DF

 

[Eeyore]

What's your family's history got to do with the BBC and Black history month that's all I was pointing out , strange man
Regards
DF

The point was made in relation to your comment to me as well as your endorsement of the original entry to this column.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

The point was made in relation to your comment to me as well as your endorsement of the original entry to this column.

I don't think the OP distracts from your family's actions in WW2 ??
Regards
DF

 

[Eeyore]

I don't think the OP distracts from your family's actions in WW2 ??
Regards
DF

I use those as an example of why this time of year is important to me.

I also explain why, given that history, it is important not to make political agenda from it and why that annoys me.

I'm still bemused about the opening entry though. I can't see the relation, unless someone is trying to push and agenda.

You endorsed the opening entry though. Perhaps you could explain it to me.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

We've just spent 31 days having black history month rammed down our throats. All forms of media have highlighted music, films, shows, actors and everyone who isn't white. Coming up next Wednesday, in my mind, is the most important date in the year, Armistice Day. This remembrance day does not single out colour, race, religion or sexuality, yet it is only afforded a few weeks of low profile attention. Due to the current situation poppy sales are few and far between, which will inevitably lead to a great reduction in the funds to our service personal. If you haven't been able to donate please go on the Royal British legion website where you can donate and will receive a printable poppy to put in your window. Without our service people over the years we wouldn't have forums like NSC to air our free speech.

Not racist in the slightest

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

I use those as an example of why this time of year is important to me.

I also explain why, given that history, it is important not to make political agenda from it and why that annoys me.

I'm still bemused about the opening entry though. I can't see the relation, unless someone is trying to push and agenda.

You endorsed the opening entry though. Perhaps you could explain it to me.

I did in my post to you, the BBC have been ramming it down viewers throats
Regards
DF

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Not racist in the slightest

No it's not
Regards
DF

 

[Bakero]

What is it with right wing loons and getting stuff rammed down their throats? Doesn't seem to happen to the rest of us.

Try shutting your mouths for a minute, lads.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

What is it with right wing loons and getting stuff rammed down their throats? Doesn't seem to happen to the rest of us.

Try shutting your mouths for a minute, lads.

Too much Linda Lovelace.