Would a Republican drown?

Winty · 06-08-2010 04:34PM #1

My question for today is,
If found in trouble off the Irish Coast would a Republican refuse help from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution as it’s a wing of the imperial oppressor.

Many on boards don’t like the anglicising of Irish culture via television, sport and high street shops, does this include the RNLI. Should they be replaced with just NLI and drop the “Royal”.

I have nothing but respect for the brave men and woman who volunteer to help others. They are heroes and the RNLI name has a long and proud history.

Joyce Country · 06-08-2010 04:36PM

I've often wondered why the tossers kept royal in their name - bunch of west brits. I'd probably take the lift off them if i was drowning though

Noopti · 06-08-2010 04:36PM

If a republican decided to drown rather than be saved by the RNLI then that would be a perfect example of Darwins theories in action.

Nodin · 06-08-2010 04:37PM

I see the finger painting hasn't helped with your obsession W.....

owenc · 06-08-2010 04:37PM

Joyce Country wrote: »

I've often wondered why the tossers kept royal in their name - bunch of west brits. I'd probably take the lift off them if i was drowning though

Erm because its the british coastguard group, i actually don't know why they are looking after the republic of irelands coast anyway, but whatever.

owenc · 06-08-2010 04:38PM

Noopti wrote: »

If a republican decided to drown rather than be saved by the RNLI then that would be a perfect example of Darwins theories in action.

No it would just be plain daft!

My name is URL · 06-08-2010 04:39PM

Kind of a ridiculous question really.. can't help but think it's just a shit stirring exercise

Noopti · 06-08-2010 04:39PM

owenc wrote: »

No it would just be plain daft!

Well to put it in simpler terms, yes.

120_Minutes · 06-08-2010 04:40PM

because we're a nation of hypocritical pricks i dont think a republican would care if he was saved by british, black, homosexual wheelchair bound lifeguards as long as he was fished out of the water.

jd007 · 06-08-2010 04:40PM

if i was drowning i wouldn't give a fuck who saved me tbh

pablomakaveli · 06-08-2010 04:41PM

owenc wrote: »

Erm because its the british coastguard group, i actually don't know why they are looking after the republic of irelands coast anyway, but whatever.

It makes sense to have a unified lifeboat association as it gives better coverage and cooperation in helping people in the Irish Sea, North Sea etc.

bonerm · 06-08-2010 04:42PM

The RDS should change their name to the Nintendo DS (get a bit sponsorship into the deal whilst sticking two fingers at the Brits).

Superbus · 06-08-2010 04:42PM

I'd imagine most people would set aside their political allegiances if it meant their life being saved.

owenc · 06-08-2010 04:43PM

120_Minutes wrote: »

because we're a nation of hypocritical pricks i dont think a republican would care if he was saved by british, black, homosexual wheelchair bound lifeguards as long as he was fished out of the water.

Some of the really bitter ones would, you'll die if you ever meet one, they seriously are overboard.

owenc · 06-08-2010 04:44PM

pablomakaveli wrote: »

It makes sense to have a unified lifeboat association as it gives better coverage and cooperation in helping people in the Irish Sea, North Sea etc.

oh i see.

06-08-2010 04:49PM

120_Minutes wrote: »

because we're a nation of hypocritical pricks i dont think a republican would care if he was saved by british, black, homosexual wheelchair bound lifeguards as long as he was fished out of the water.

IF someone filmed that I would watch it. A wheelchair-using lifeguard? fairplay

danbohan · 06-08-2010 04:49PM

Winty wrote: »

My question for today is,
If found in trouble off the Irish Coast would a Republican refuse help from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution as it’s a wing of the imperial oppressor.

Many on boards don’t like the anglicising of Irish culture via television, sport and high street shops, does this include the RNLI. Should they be replaced with just NLI and drop the “Royal”.

I have nothing but respect for the brave men and woman who volunteer to help others. They are heroes and the RNLI name has a long and proud history.

the real question here winty is if you are a member of RNLI would you save the republican or would your bigotted side push him under ?, whats your obsession with republicans /ira . you do know the war is over and republicans now are minsters in the northern ireland assembly .i know that must hurt you a lot ,but really you should try to live with it

danbohan · 06-08-2010 04:51PM

owenc wrote: »

Some of the really bitter ones would, you'll die if you ever meet one, they seriously are overboard.

the really bitter ones are all on your side ! hopefully your not one

smash · 06-08-2010 04:52PM

Not Sarah Palin, her tits would help her float...

oh wait, what are we talking about?

owenc · 06-08-2010 04:52PM

danbohan wrote: »

the really bitter ones are all on your side ! hopefully your not one

of course not!:eek:

danbohan · 06-08-2010 04:54PM

owenc wrote: »

of course not!:eek:

outstanding !

Winty · 06-08-2010 04:58PM

danbohan wrote: »

the real question here winty is if you are a member of RNLI would you save the republican or would your bigotted side push him under ?, whats your obsession with republicans /ira . you do know the war is over and republicans now are minsters in the northern ireland assembly .i know that must hurt you a lot ,but really you should try to live with it

Dan, I put this in AfterHours for a laugh.

We have some great Republicans on boards that offer alot to the debate and have changed my thinking on some topics. But we have some who cant take a joke and tar all Republicans as thugs, what team do you play on?

Paddy Samurai · 06-08-2010 05:07PM

Winty wrote: »

My question for today is,
If found in trouble off the Irish Coast would a Republican refuse help from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution as it’s a wing of the imperial oppressor.

No of course not,don't be daft.He would accept their assistance gratefully like anyone else would.
Then when they dock, he would rig the boat/helicopter to blow and run to the nearest telephone box to ring in a warning.Thats standard operating procedure.

danbohan · 06-08-2010 05:07PM

Winty wrote: »

Dan, I put this in AfterHours for a laugh.

We have some great Republicans on boards that offer alot to the debate and have changed my thinking on some topics. But we have some who cant take a joke and tar all Republicans as thugs, what team do you play on?

really winty had not noticed your road to damascus moment , as a republican i greatly admire the RNLI and name does not bother me one bit , so yea i would take the lift

biko · 06-08-2010 05:08PM

No, republicans doesn't oppose lifeboats and RSPCA and similar, the issue is with soldiers, not helpful organisations or charities..

PeterIanStaker · 06-08-2010 05:10PM

Winty wrote: »

My question for today is,
If found in trouble off the Irish Coast would a Republican refuse help from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution as it’s a wing of the imperial oppressor.

Many on boards don’t like the anglicising of Irish culture via television, sport and high street shops, does this include the RNLI. Should they be replaced with just NLI and drop the “Royal”.

I have nothing but respect for the brave men and woman who volunteer to help others. They are heroes and the
RNLI name has a long and proud history.

how about Irish National Lifeboat Institution - INLI?

oh wait . . .

Einhard · 06-08-2010 05:13PM

PeterIanStaker wrote: »

how about Irish National Lifeboat Institution - INLI?

oh wait . . .

Associtaion would have an even better ring to it I think.

oh wait...

LordSutch · 06-08-2010 05:14PM

Winty wrote: »

If found in trouble off the Irish Coast would a Republican refuse help from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution as it’s a wing of the imperial oppressor.

Imperial oppressor me bum :rolleyes: What the hell are you on about man, or are you are just s*** stirring for the sake of it? This is 2010 & the RNLI do a fantastic job all around the coastline of Ireland & Britain, they are a truly fantastic organisation, which has the added seal of Royal approval.
Get a grip man!

Winty wrote: »

Many on boards don’t like the anglicising of Irish culture via television, sport and high street shops, does this include the RNLI. Should they be replaced with just NLI and drop the “Royal”.

My wife works in the Royal Victoria eye & ear hospital (Dublin), should it also change its name to suit your raving Anti-British bile - dear Lord :rolleyes:

Are we not allowed to share any culture with the island next door?

What a waste of a thread ..............

Mike 1972 · 06-08-2010 05:15PM

^^ And they say Republicans cant take a joke ??????

Winty wrote: »

My question for today is,
If found in trouble off the Irish Coast would a Republican refuse help from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution as it’s a wing of the imperial oppressor.

Probably Not

Although If they were true Republicans they would never holiday In Spain, Denmark, The Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden.......

Winty · 06-08-2010 05:17PM

LordSutch wrote: »

Get a grip man!

Sorry Lordsutch, I think you got the wrong end of the stick, I put this in Afterhours as a joke, The RNLI crews are nothing only Heroes as I said in the OP

InTheTrees · 06-08-2010 07:12PM

Joyce Country wrote: »

I've often wondered why the tossers kept royal in their name - bunch of west brits. I'd probably take the lift off them if i was drowning though

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