After Hours, one and only Queen thread

Dionysus · 16-05-2011 08:47PM

Wolfe Tone wrote: »

Dionysus, Bobby Sands was an Aston Villa fan and proud of it. Most other men "on the blanket" supported a PL team. If they can Im pretty sure I can support Man Utd.

I hate GAA. I cant play any instrument. My Irish is pretty bad.(in fact many volunteers only learnt Irish in jail, Dessie Ellis ran a gaeltacht on the republican wing in Portlaoise)

If one does not satisfy the above criteria are they, in your book, not Irish?

What's the point in Irish freedom if you're just going to be culturally British people living in Ireland? It's not worth it in my view. Why, in your view, is that type of Ireland worth fighting for?

omerin · 16-05-2011 08:47PM

The road closures won't last long according to AA and its only for a day or two.

God save the Queen ....... from the hassle of rush hour traffic

Wolfe Tone · 16-05-2011 08:48PM

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InTheTrees · 16-05-2011 08:49PM

Pauleta wrote: »

What time is she flying in at? I really want to see the fighter jets escorting her plane in :cool:

Noon.

jimmynokia · 16-05-2011 08:51PM

many people will get to work tomor but will have major issues getting home a load of bull to put it mildly for ones sake,one does not get this treatment at home,nor does is cost that much,just use Ryanair and Dublin bus and bus eirann like everybody else.

Dionysus · 16-05-2011 08:52PM

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

With the money they are giving us, you should have did it in pound signs instead.

At least have the decency to know why Britain is giving "us" this money. The way some people talk you'd swear the British created the greatest empire in world history by being nice to people for the sake of it. Britain is giving Ireland the money because the British state has companies with enormous investments in Ireland. It wants to protect those investments. Basic cop-on. There's nothing altruistic about it or, for that matter, bad about their motivations. It's simple business. Don't try to dress it up as charity when it's nothing of the sort.

Wolfe Tone · 16-05-2011 08:56PM

Dionysus wrote: »

What's the point in Irish freedom if you're just going to be culturally British people living in Ireland? It's not worth it in my view. Why, in your view, is that type of Ireland worth fighting for?

So I am "culturally British" because I like soccer and don't like GAA? Big west brit I am for playing rugby too?

I wouldn't presume to tell people what they can and cannot like, or what sports they can or cannot play.

Dionysus · 16-05-2011 08:58PM

Wolfe Tone wrote: »

So I am "culturally British" because I like soccer and don't like GAA? Big west brit I am for playing rugby too?

I wouldn't presume to tell people what they can and cannot like, or what sports they can or cannot play.

That wasn't the question.

Killer Pigeon · 16-05-2011 09:00PM

Wolfe Tone wrote: »

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Wolfe Tone · 16-05-2011 09:01PM

Dionysus wrote: »

That wasn't the question.

Thats what it boils down to. I want an Ireland that is free to decide its own destiny. If people want to watch soccer then thats cool. Self

So you want an Ireland in which everyone speaks Irish, plays GAA and dances at crossroads? What will we do with all those people up north who call themselves British?

Mr.Crinklewood · 16-05-2011 09:01PM

Dionysus wrote: »

At least have the decency to know why Britain is giving "us" this money. The way some people talk you'd swear the British created the greatest empire in world history by being nice to people for the sake of it. Britain is giving Ireland the money because the British state has companies with enormous investments in Ireland. It wants to protect those investments. Basic cop-on. There's nothing altruistic about it or, for that matter, bad about their motivations. It's simple business. Don't try to dress it up as charity when it's nothing of the sort.

Did not say it was charity, i reckon most people on here would not need an explanation, anyway back on topic...i wonder what colour of hat she will be wearing. Here are the odds from Paddy Power:-

Blue - 3/1
Purple - 6/1
Brown - 12/1
Yellow - 4/1
Turquoise - 6/1
Orange - 16/1
Green - 5/1
White - 8/1
Black - 20/1
Peach - 5/1
Grey - 8/1
Union Jack - 500/1
Pink - 5/1
Red - 10/1

Captain Vegetable · 16-05-2011 09:04PM

Thou shalt have no ruler, neither king nor queen, but Christ Almighty, king of Heaven and Earth.

TeddyTedson · 16-05-2011 09:04PM

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Killer Pigeon · 16-05-2011 09:07PM

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Dionysus · 16-05-2011 09:08PM

Wolfe Tone wrote: »

Thats what it boils down to. I want an Ireland that is free to decide its own destiny. If people want to watch soccer then thats cool. Self

So you want an Ireland in which everyone speaks Irish, plays GAA and dances at crossroads? What will we do with all those people up north who call themselves British?

You still haven't answered the question: why would Ireland be better off united and sovereign when it's basically a "new England called Ireland" (to translate an old poet)? Not a single life is worth that, in my view.

And if you're going to debate, at least avoid attributing clichéd drivel like "dancing at the crossroads" to your opponents. It has a certain lowness about it. Now, will you answer the question?

sherdydan · 16-05-2011 09:08PM

Yakult wrote: »

BOXXY is our QUEEN!!!!

newfags cant triforce

InTheTrees · 16-05-2011 09:09PM

Wolfe Tone wrote: »

So I am "culturally British" because I like soccer and don't like GAA? Big west brit I am for playing rugby too?

Wolfe Tone was anglo irish.

dr.bollocko · 16-05-2011 09:10PM

mod: Back on topic please folks.
A reminder of the rules in post one.

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Welcome to the official AH Queen thread.

The following will result in bans:

No abuse
No inciting violence

If you wish to speak of disruption, road closures. Etc. Please visit regional forums

If you wish to talk politics, please go to the politics forum.

For anybody unclear about this PM me.

Micky Dolenz · 16-05-2011 09:11PM

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Can you do me a giraffe?

BOHtox · 16-05-2011 09:12PM

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Welcome to the official AH Queen thread.

The following will result in bans:

No abuse
No inciting violence

If you wish to speak of disruption, road closures. Etc. Please visit regional forums

If you wish to talk politics, please go to the politics forum.

That means we get a ban if we don't abuse the queen.
Bloody monarchy..................

Laois_Man · 16-05-2011 09:12PM

Like the vast majority of people, I'm pretty much indifferent to the whole Queen visit. I wish her to remain safe and well while here, but I wouldn't go to the end of the street to see her.

The only slight problem I have is the insensitivity of having her arrive on the anniversary of the Dublin\Monaghan bombings!

Micky Dolenz · 16-05-2011 09:14PM

BOHtox wrote: »

That means we get a ban if we don't abuse the queen.
Bloody monarchy..................

Good job

Was spotted by another AH mod about 60 seconds after I posted it. It's a wonder it took so long before it was noticed.

Here's your gold star :P

InTheTrees · 16-05-2011 09:16PM

Dionysus wrote: »

why would Ireland be better off united and sovereign when it's basically a "new England called Ireland" (to translate an old poet)? Not a single life is worth that, in my view.

Because it isnt a "new England called Ireland". Thats the most stupid thing I've ever heard.

Unless Ireland becomes some kind of hollywood celtic theme park then we may as well stay under the control of Westminster?

ballsymchugh · 16-05-2011 09:17PM

oh crap i didn't abuse her. does she smell of piss?

hondasam · 16-05-2011 09:17PM

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Good job

Was spotted by another AH mod about 60 seconds after I posted it. It's a wonder it took so long before it was noticed.

Here's your gold star :P

I noticed, was saving your blushes.

mike65 · 16-05-2011 09:18PM

phasers wrote: »

You were telling a story about it! It even included the line ""The blanket" - how many people reading this even know what that was?" You could have easily explained it, no need to get sarky.

How old are you? That any Irishman doesn't know that phrase seems strange to me, regardless of what one thinks of those in Long Kesh or the hunger strikes.

kincsem · 16-05-2011 09:21PM

Even money she gets a present of a thoroughbred racehorse (filly.) The Queen is mad keen to visit Kildare and Tipperary.

Brain Stroking · 16-05-2011 09:22PM

What's the problem folks? It's time to move on.

lugha · 16-05-2011 09:24PM

Wolfe Tone wrote: »

So I am "culturally British" because I like soccer and don't like GAA? Big west brit I am for playing rugby too?

I wouldn't presume to tell people what they can and cannot like, or what sports they can or cannot play.

Conversely I do, or did, play GAA, at inter-county level as a yound lad, I am very partial to Irish music, though alas I cannot play. Not over bothered about the Irish language (though I ebb and flow a bit on it) but that is largely down to the zealous way it is promoted.

Moral of the story: Trying to establish some sort of stock definition of what makes an Irish person is plainly daft.

Wolfe Tone · 16-05-2011 09:27PM

lugha wrote: »

Conversely I do, or did, play GAA, at inter-county level as a yound lad, I am very partial to Irish music, though alas I cannot play. Not over bothered about the Irish language (though I ebb and flow a bit on it) but that is largely down to the zealous way it is promoted.

Moral of the story: Trying to establish some sort of stock definition of what makes an Irish person is plainly daft.

As an aside I played Gaelic football for years as a keeper, just never liked it.

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