Hate the English??

Diairist · 27-09-2009 12:28PM

do we hate the Enlish enough to drive on the right? And then there's the language thing but.... one impossible dream at a time, eh?:D

galwayrush · 27-09-2009 12:28PM

Neamhshuntasach wrote: »

I hate their government and what they have done and continue to do. .

I hate our Government for the same reasons.:p

Mr Benevolent · 27-09-2009 12:35PM

Hating the English because of crap we spun out of proportion ourselves (i.e, the ridiculous civil war that got us nowhere, but let's face it, everyone loves a good civil war) isn't smart. The UK is our biggest trading partner and the closest society we have to our own. If you hate a civilisation so similar to your own it's time to move to Antarctica.

me_right_one · 27-09-2009 12:40PM

Everybody keeps going on about the "history". Has everyone forgotten the present situation? No matter what way you look at it, they still control one quarter of our country.

DamoDLK · 27-09-2009 12:44PM

I never really did have a problem with the English - even though I listen to Rebel music!!!

Since i've moved to Melbourne and started working with a few people from London and various other parts of England I must say I would regard them as good friends now.
Theres shag all difference between us went we're having the craic, we talk about the premiership, topgear really all the same stuff in common. I do slag them about the whole British/Irish tiff.. but its all in good humor.

For me: That Louth/Armagh border seems so small from this far away so mush so that its not an issue anymore for me.

Those narrow minded folk who are still anti-establishment and fcuk the queen etc etc... need to get out into the world and broaden their minds.

I'm as Irish as anyone from home and I'm not a turncoat before anyone says.

galwayrush · 27-09-2009 12:45PM

me_right_one wrote: »

Everybody keeps going on about the "history". Has everyone forgotten the present situation? No matter what way you look at it, they still control one quarter of our country.

True, and that quarter is not in as much **** recession wise as our three quarters,:rolleyes:

Elliemental · 27-09-2009 12:45PM

God, I can`t stand the English bastards!

ejmaztec · 27-09-2009 12:48PM

galwayrush wrote: »

Except in Catherine Cookson films / books.:D

Well known for her historical accuracy.:o I expect that some people on Boards use the books like wiki.

Snowie · 27-09-2009 12:49PM

me_right_one wrote: »

Everybody keeps going on about the "history". Has everyone forgotten the present situation? No matter what way you look at it, they still control one quarter of our country.

and what ireland can afford to run it :pac:

Dont be so anal...

Ireland can't afford to run it

and besides who cares... really like what good is it to us ?

galwayrush · 27-09-2009 12:50PM

ejmaztec wrote: »

Well known for her historical accuracy.:o I expect that some people on Boards use the books like wiki.

The back up for some of the arguments here have to come from somewhere......................:pac::pac::pac:

caseyann · 27-09-2009 12:51PM

ejmaztec wrote: »

His error was a typo.:p

lmao

LordSutch · 27-09-2009 12:51PM

Elliemental wrote: »

God, I can`t stand the English bastards!

What, all of them :rolleyes:

You are taking the pi** arent you :P

Neamhshuntasach · 27-09-2009 12:51PM

DamoDLK wrote: »

I never really did have a problem with the English - even though I listen to Rebel music!!!

Since i've moved to Melbourne and started working with a few people from London and various other parts of England I must say I would regard them as good friends now.
Theres shag all difference between us went we're having the craic, we talk about the premiership, topgear really all the same stuff in common. I do slag them about the whole British/Irish tiff.. but its all in good humor.

For me: That Louth/Armagh border seems so small from this far away so mush so that its not an issue anymore for me.

Those narrow minded folk who are still anti-establishment and fcuk the queen etc etc... need to get out into the world and broaden their minds.

I'm as Irish as anyone from home and I'm not a turncoat before anyone says.

I've been all over the world and my mind is as broad as it's probably gonna get and i'll still say fúck the queen. Also fúck the king of Thailand.

galwayrush · 27-09-2009 12:51PM

Elliemental wrote: »

God, I can`t stand the English bastards!

What about the non bastard English? :rolleyes:

SprostonGreen · 27-09-2009 12:54PM

England is great, The UK is great, the English are great. I love the music, books, films, tv and sport they have produced.

I regard Irish people who hate them as backward insular cretins who have no real knowledge of history but look at it through a prism of inbred nationalism.

LordSutch · 27-09-2009 12:56PM

Neamhshuntasach wrote: »

I've been all over the world and my mind is as broad as it's probably gonna get and i'll still say fúck the queen. Also fúck the king of Thailand.

:rolleyes:

She is in her mid 80s, cobwebs & all that .............

DamoDLK · 27-09-2009 12:57PM

Neamhshuntasach wrote: »

I've been all over the world and my mind is as broad as it's probably gonna get and i'll still say fúck the queen. Also fúck the king of Thailand.

Well you've done it arseways...

well done.

Thailand King is a bit of a wa*ker tho

djScarey · 27-09-2009 01:02PM

I have lived in England for over 20 years and find most of the English OK. As in Ireland, it's a case of managing your social circles and what influences you allow on your way of thinking about people. And also understanding that those that I dislike usually dislike me too.

The Sweeper · 27-09-2009 01:04PM

I hate ignorance.

I find that to be a far more fulfilling vendetta.

caseyann · 27-09-2009 01:05PM

SprostonGreen wrote: »

England is great, The UK is great, the English are great. I love the music, books, films, tv and sport they have produced.

I regard Irish people who hate them as backward insular cretins who have no real knowledge of history but look at it through a prism of inbred nationalism.

Right so the past we were taught in school never happened:rolleyes: And the English did not outlaw Irish speaking and did not ever kill any one :rolleyes:.Some of the things you never got to read in your history book in school,dont forget that part by personal experiences of Irish people.I am sure that majority of the people who are saying anything know very well their history.
http://www.wsm.ie/story/3144

ozzirt · 27-09-2009 01:06PM

Kev_ps3 wrote: »

I dont hate the English, but I do hate how they treated us/ looked down at us.

When you speak of "The English" I presume you mean the ruling classes,... They treated their own middle/lower classes no better than the Irish

Latchy · 27-09-2009 01:09PM

Ah the English are Grand . But it's a lot easier to for some to hate them from the comfort of home ( Ireland ) than actually living in the country
( England ) .

SprostonGreen · 27-09-2009 01:11PM

caseyann wrote: »

Right so the past we were taught in school never happened:rolleyes: And the English did not outlaw Irish speaking and did not ever kill any one :rolleyes:.Some of the things you never got to read in your history book in school,dont forget that part by personal experiences of Irish people.I am sure that majority of the people who are saying anything know very well their history.
http://www.wsm.ie/story/3144

Couldnt care less if the Irish language was outlawed means nothing to me, nowadays its massive drain on our taxes, having to have all official documents translated.

I'm sure the people of Warrington, Manchester, London: Hyde Park and Canary Wharf were quite put out to say the least by Irish violence and their personal experiences should be considered.

Its all very well knowing your history or perceiving your history but living in it, well thats just plain wrong.

Kradock · 27-09-2009 01:17PM

The English are great , without them we wouldn't have our most interesting traits , bitterness ..

DamoDLK · 27-09-2009 01:19PM

SprostonGreen wrote: »

Its all very well knowing your history or perceiving your history but living in it, well thats just plain wrong.

Here, here. Good point and well made.

Davidius · 27-09-2009 01:19PM

I don't hate English people but I'm certainly not very fond of their ruling class.

Somebody mentioned the Irish who wouldn't toast their queen. That's probably the same course of action I'd take as I'd feel that by standing up I'd be showing approval for monarchy which as somebody said, is outdated. That and I wouldn't feel too comfortable considering it reminds me too much of the history between our countries.

Happy Monday · 27-09-2009 01:19PM

me_right_one wrote: »

Everybody keeps going on about the "history". Has everyone forgotten the present situation? No matter what way you look at it, they still control one quarter of our country.

With our consent.

caseyann · 27-09-2009 01:20PM

SprostonGreen wrote: »

Couldnt care less if the Irish language was outlawed means nothing to me, nowadays its massive drain on our taxes, having to have all official documents translated.

I'm sure the people of Warrington, Manchester, London: Hyde Park and Canary Wharf were quited put out to say the least by Irish violence and their personal experiences should be considered.

Its all very well knowing your history or perceiving your history but living in it, well thats just plain wrong.

Thats a whole different story don't even try compare what happened there like what happened in Ireland :rolleyes: While i don't like the fact there was bombings of innocent civilians in Britain.God alot of the Irish are forgetting this> http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/may/17/newsid_4311000/4311459.stm

http://breaking.tcm.ie/archives/2004/0517/ireland/kfeyidaukfoj/
Wow its true what they say Irish is not Irish anymore.
I am not living in past but i sure as hell wont forget it nor will i say oh well that's what happened then.For you maybe your own language may not be important but it is to alot of us.

tallaght01 · 27-09-2009 01:22PM

Neamhshuntasach wrote: »

I've been all over the world and my mind is as broad as it's probably gonna get and i'll still say fúck the queen. Also fúck the king of Thailand.

It's very easy to equate "I've done some travelling" with "I'm broad minded".

I've properly lived and worked in 6 different countries, developed and developing, and I don't regard myself as being any more broad- or open- minded than my parents who haven't done much travelling.

SprostonGreen · 27-09-2009 01:25PM

Happy Monday wrote: »

With our consent.

And blessing

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