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do people actually still not like the English?

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    #32
    Red Crow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,139 ✭✭✭Red Crow


    I don't hate the English. I think the typical user of After Hours would be far more painful to listen to than the English.


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    #33
    The Golden Miller
    Registered Users Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭The Golden Miller


    Ah, another thread set up to bash the non-existent celtic jersey wearing armchair republican, nationalism, Sinn Fein and everything else related. The unbelievable irony of people like the OP, who feel the need to keep bashing nationalism and everything related and giving out about it with the most smug condescending attitude, yet they are the ones with the biggest chip on the shoulder themselves. How many pro-nationalists threads actually get set up compared to anti Sinn Fein ones, anti Gerry Adams, pro partition ones. You lot of revisionists need to get a fcuking life. No one ever had a problem with the common English person, sure we all have relations there. It was the British government the people hated, their security forces and the monarchy and what they did and represent. Not the English people. But lets not let that stop another nationalist bashing sessions, full of armchair republican stereotypes. Bunch of fcuking losers


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    #34
    Peanut Butter Jelly
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    Maybe it doesn't count, but I don't like the monarchy. They are a direct representative of Henry II and that's why I don't like them. However, I see Harry and William as possibly the first generation of the monarchy I could like. They seem much more down to earth than Elizabeth and Phillip/Charles/whoever's next.

    As a people, I don't mind the English at all. They're fairly sound as far as I can tell and I don't hold any grudge against them. However, if they brought up the history of their invasion to make a mockery of Ireland, or to insult someone, obviously that would change my opinion.


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    #35
    cmore123
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    I've been over there about half a dozen times on hols. With a single exception, who was drunk, I found the whole lot of them to be absolutely lovely. I received help and friendship everywhere I went. When I meet one of them here, I am pleased to offer the same.


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    #36
    Vinz Mesrine
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    The Golden Miller wrote: »
    Ah, another thread set up to bash the non-existent celtic jersey wearing armchair republican, nationalism, Sinn Fein and everything else related. The unbelievable irony of people like the OP, who feel the need to keep bashing nationalism and everything related and giving out about it with the most smug condescending attitude, yet they are the ones with the biggest chip on the shoulder themselves. How many pro-nationalists threads actually get set up compared to anti Sinn Fein ones, anti Gerry Adams, pro partition ones. You lot of revisionists need to get a fcuking life. No one ever had a problem with the common English person, sure we all have relations there. It was the British government the people hated, their security forces and the monarchy and what they did and represent. Not the English people. But lets not let that stop another nationalist bashing sessions, full of armchair republican stereotypes. Bunch of fcuking losers

    Have you ever uttered the phrase "butchers apron" by any chance?


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    #37
    rm234
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    Definitely think after meeting countless English on trips abroad as well as here, they are a pleasant bunch and we share a lot in common. Also, they have a massive population compared to ours, as well as being culturally diverse and many of them having parents from different cultures, so the only ones worth hating are the BNP/EDL/NF type morons. The only thing that grinds my gears (but understandable, as i said, sharing cultures and that) is when other nationalities think Ireland is British. I don't lose my s**t on them, I just correct them so they know for future reference. Dylan Moran sums up our relationship with them well here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QccLy8498yg


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    #38
    sabat
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    Jeremy Kyle, John Terry, Danny Dyer, Nigel Farage, Richard Littlejohn, Jeremy Clarkson- what's not to like?


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    #39
    hucklebuck
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    Vinz Mesrine wrote: »
    I find it an easy way to distinguish between idiots and regular people. Hate the English / Brits because of 800 years? You sir are an idiot.

    Or maybe some people hate the Brits because they had British Soldiers kick the door of their house down for being Catholic in the 60's or had a grandparent killed in the 1900's?

    It's very easy to say I hate all Brits or people who do hate Brits are idiots but the bigger picture should be looked at.


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    #40
    The Golden Miller
    Registered Users Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭The Golden Miller


    Vinz Mesrine wrote: »
    Have you ever uttered the phrase "butchers apron" by any chance?

    Nah man, why would I?


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    #41
    masti123
    Registered Users Posts: 661 ✭✭✭masti123


    Well British soldiers have killed alot of innocent people during the Troubles just 30-40 years ago and they still have a presence in Ireland


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    #42
    Courtesy Flush
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    English people are generally fine. The British establishment has always been the problem


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    #43
    Oakboy
    Registered Users Posts: 83 ✭✭Oakboy


    The Golden Miller wrote: »
    Ah, another thread set up to bash the non-existent celtic jersey wearing armchair republican, nationalism, Sinn Fein and everything else related. The unbelievable irony of people like the OP, who feel the need to keep bashing nationalism and everything related and giving out about it with the most smug condescending attitude, yet they are the ones with the biggest chip on the shoulder themselves. How many pro-nationalists threads actually get set up compared to anti Sinn Fein ones, anti Gerry Adams, pro partition ones. You lot of revisionists need to get a fcuking life. No one ever had a problem with the common English person, sure we all have relations there. It was the British government the people hated, their security forces and the monarchy and what they did and represent. Not the English people. But lets not let that stop another nationalist bashing sessions, full of armchair republican stereotypes. Bunch of fcuking losers

    Thank you! There are too many people like the OP who like to invent characters to smear anyone with a hint of nationalistic outlook. I have never met one person who holds a grudge with the common english person, not one.

    Where are all these man united jersey wearing, english loathing, tootless simpletons? Oh yeah that's right, they don't exist


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    #44
    Legs.Eleven
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    I lived there for over 2 and a half years and my experience there was very positive overall; many of those I worked and lived with were very kind to me.

    They're such a diverse lot that I'd say more than any European nationality, you'd have problems generalising about them the most.


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    #45
    Vinz Mesrine
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    hucklebuck wrote: »
    Or maybe some people hate the Brits because they had British Soldiers kick the door of their house down for being Catholic in the 60's or had a grandparent killed in the 1900's?

    It's very easy to say I hate all Brits or people who do hate Brits are idiots but the bigger picture should be looked at.

    So hate the soldiers who did it, not the entire nation.


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    #46
    The Golden Miller
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    masti123 wrote: »
    Well British soldiers have killed alot of innocent people during the Troubles just 30-40 years ago and they still have a presence in Ireland

    Ye but thats all our own fault remember


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    thecatspjs
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    rm234 wrote: »
    The only thing that grinds my gears (but understandable, as i said, sharing cultures and that) is when other nationalities think Ireland is British. I don't lose my s**t on them, I just correct them so they know for future reference.

    Same here, but everyone from everywhere is like that. If someone thought Belgium was a part of the Netherlands or that Albania was Greek I know that they would be quick enough to tell you otherwise. It is nearly always an honest mistake.


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    #48
    My name is URL
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    sabat wrote: »
    Jeremy Kyle, John Terry, Danny Dyer, Nigel Farage, Richard Littlejohn, Jeremy Clarkson- what's not to like?

    I quite like 2 of those people.


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    #49
    LordSutch
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    The English, the Scots, the Irish & the Welsh - all very similar, all interconnected through blood lines, history, geography & culture. nobody minds a bit of ribbing between the four of us on these two islands. Not sure I could 'hate' a whole nationality though.


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    #50
    The Golden Miller
    Registered Users Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭The Golden Miller


    Vinz Mesrine wrote: »
    So hate the soldiers who did it, not the entire nation.

    Thats what he's implying


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    #51
    Vinz Mesrine
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,833 ✭✭✭Vinz Mesrine


    sabat wrote: »
    Jeremy Kyle, John Terry, Danny Dyer, Nigel Farage, Richard Littlejohn, Jeremy Clarkson- what's not to like?

    Eamonn Dunphy, twink, bono, ryan tubridy, daithi o'se. Shall I go on?


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    #52
    Vinz Mesrine
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    The Golden Miller wrote: »
    Thats what he's implying

    No he's not.

    Why hate the entire British army because of the actions of a few?


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    #53
    The Golden Miller
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    Vinz Mesrine wrote: »
    No he's not.

    Why hate the entire British army because of the actions of a few?

    Do you hate the IRA?


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    #54
    [Deleted User]
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    Who doesn't love the characters on Benidorm. Definately a good representation of our great nation (me being English).


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    #55
    Oakboy
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    The only people i despise are not the English, I love them, have always had great craic with any English person I've met.

    I despise the forelock tuggers in this country who it appears are unfortunately growing in numbers all the time. Cruiser is proud of you


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    #56
    robindch
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    Irishmale0399 wrote: »
    [...] the Dutch hate the Germans, the Germans hate the Dutch, Belguims hate the Dutch, Germans hate the French [...]

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgASBVMyVFI


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    #57
    Radiosonde
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    Only those parts of English society that produced David Cameron, the Daily Mail, and Royal watching.


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    #58
    The Golden Miller
    Registered Users Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭The Golden Miller


    Vinz Mesrine wrote: »
    No he's not.

    Why hate the entire British army because of the actions of a few?

    And for the record, you said hate the people who did it, not the entire nation, which he just implied he did'nt hate. No word of British Army. Nice attempt at back tracking though.


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    #59
    MonsterCookie
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    I like the Brits in general.

    Their media, on the other hand, are only a shower of sh1tes!!!


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    masti123
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    Vinz Mesrine wrote: »
    No he's not.

    Why hate the entire British army because of the actions of a few?

    Why do people hate the RIRA, CIRA etc based on the action of a few?


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    #61
    Vinz Mesrine
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    The Golden Miller wrote: »
    Do you hate the IRA?

    Absolutely. Disgusting terrorists.

    And before you have a witty comeback, my entire family were born in Belfast and Down. Uncles of mine have been in prison for IRA involvement. Like I said, disgusting.

    My family had their doors kicked in, they were in Belfast at the very height of the troubles.


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