the whole thing is a celebration of what used to be and/or an royalist idealist view of what England used to be 50-60 years ago, hence of-the-age symbolism like Lancaster Bombers.
I think the clue is in "70 years". It is normal when you are celebrating 70 years of something to remember back through 70 years.
The appearance of a Lancaster bomber is simply because, like Spitfires, people enjoy seeing them, even those who aren't necessarily warmongering empire building monarchists.
I have no idea why you think Lancaster bombers symbolise England 50-60 years ago btw, there weren't many Lancasters flying in the 1960s and 70s.
flagshagging simply gets no traction here at all. the whole thing is a celebration of little englander nationalism.
So why then does the SNP insist that an independent Scotland would have an English monarch as its head of state?
Is it because Her English Majesty has been so bleedin marvellous through her 70 glorious years?
flagshagging simply gets no traction here at all.
Apart from the dazzling displays of Union jacks and Irish tricolours that festoon Glasgow every Saturday.
I think most of the celebrations ate London / home counties centered.
Nothing going on around here either. Been on a ride out to a few other valleys, with their own main streets… and nothing there either. The odd Union Flag flying from upstairs windows, but no event, nothing in public spaces. Surprised that shops, bakeries, cafes, pubs etc haven’t made more of it to be honest. Just a nice long weekend for most folk here really.
Apart from the dazzling displays of Union jacks and Irish tricolours that festoon Glasgow every Saturday.
Very true. But he’s not in Glasgow, is he. Scotland isn’t homogenous. He said that events might be happening elsewhere in Scotland, just not “here”…
Union flags here are the preserve of the sectarians. there is probably something happening in south lanakshire tho I guess.
So why then does the SNP insist that an independent Scotland would have an English monarch as its head of state?
Because it takes the edge off the seperatist narrative and in reality the monarch is just a ceremonial waste of space that they'll no longer need to pay for?
flagshagging simply gets no traction here at all. the whole thing is a celebration of little englander nationalism.
I assume you mean flagshagging of the Union flag rather than as a whole but nonetheless that was funny to read 😄
Why an “English monarch” anyway…? I thought our Monarchy was also the Scottish Monarchy? And where does our current Queen say she feels most at home…? Hint, it’s not London.
Oh Moley – I understand I know nowt about Welsh politics so don’t comment on them You should do the same about Scots politics.
Not commenting on politics, I'm commenting on nationalism as a concept.
Because it takes the edge off the seperatist narrative
From what TJ is saying I would expect it to have the opposite effect - 'no longer being ruled by an English monarch that no one cares about' must surely be an added appeal of an independent Scotland?
So it turns out that Scots, like the English, aren't raging anti-monarchists?
Ernie - sent you a PM
But he’s not in Glasgow, is he. Scotland isn’t homogenous.
Sounds like Scotland is ripe for partition. After all partitioning Ireland worked so well - imagine how awful it would be if Ireland was still a united country.
And where does our current Queen say she feels most at home…?
Saxony?
Sounds like Scotland is ripe for partition.
Jesus Ernie, your games are tiresome. Let the thread breath a bit.
Anyway, I enjoyed this anecdote…
https://twitter.com/jake_kanter/status/1532715805384884225?s=21
I mostly ignore your posts Kelvin, despite your role as self-appointed arbitrator of what is an acceptable to post perhaps you could do the same with mine.
Ah, that explains why you had to come back as gardentiger. I did wonder.
To drift back to topic a bit, my recycling has just been collected by a crew all sporting Union Jack affros! Her Majesty would be so proud.
perhaps you could do the same with mine
I would if there was a way to hide them.
‘Partition Scotland’… 🤷🏻♂️
I hope A-A isn’t the kind of sheeple who gives and receives gifts at Christmas, or eats chocolate eggs at Easter. Given the damage that religion has done to the world.
Lot of assumptions in play there.
Christianity is fine by me, seems to focus big on helping the poor and needy and not hoarding all the money for yourself. Everyone is equal in the eyes of the Lord or somesuch isn't it?
You will be relieved to learn in that case that Mrs Windsor has an authoritative role within Christianity in the UK.
You will be relieved to learn in that case that Mrs Windsor has an authoritative role within Christianity in the UK.
She has lots of roles, in the main though one of her best characteristics is doing nothing whatsoever, at all, ever....in contrast to her meddling son.
Pretty sure she didn't invent Easter eggs and Christmas either.
Anyway I am a Roman Catholic 😜
Bunting up and party BBQ tomorrow in road. Good bit of community togetherness. Half pro royal half don't care but nice to celebrate having neighbours I get on with.
Didn't you use to be Grizzlyguss or was that someone else ernie?
quite a lot of people not really enjoying the jubilee celebrations at the concert for the queen.
brilliant coverage on the beeb.
brilliant coverage on the beeb.
But Craig David? Get in the bloody sea!
It’s all happening in London, that’s for sure.
Some of the music is good, but i don't really understand why there are so many people in the mall, other than to be able to say they were there.
My hope is that after a suitable period once the Queen passes on, we can abolish the lot of them and claim our land back
Disappointed they went with ‘Circle of life’ from the Lion King.
‘Just can’t wait to be king’ would’ve been hilarious…
Just flicked this on and it really is truly, compellingly mesmerisingly awful
Craig David in a sparkly jumpsuit, then fish face in a purple tux, all cheered on by flag-waving, forelock-tugging simpletons
Christ on a bendybus!!! 😳
No wonder Lizzie swerved this one. It’s embarrassing for all involved
Didn’t you use to be Grizzlyguss or was that someone else ernie?
No that was me salad dodger, I was grizzlygus on the old forum. I have always made that clear and been perfectly open about it, I have never pretended to be someone else.
I was actually previously Ernie_Lynch but when my last email account no longer functioned I decided it would be simpler to just re-registered. I specifically used ernielynch for my new account so that there would no doubt that it was me.
And no gardentiger I am not an undeclared mod. By your comments I assume that you have had some moderation issues, which I guess might at least explain why you deny being dannyh.
Good song about what happens to the wives of royals if they don’t please them.
Good old Jason Donovan. That’s a fair bit lighter. Let’s not dwell on killing off wives.
I can't tell if they're sort of scraping the barrel for acts (genuine question: would you do the jubilee celebrations if you were still a big/relevant artist?) or if they're just trying to cover their bases. Craig David? and who the hell is/was Mimi Webb?
I find the very obvious/laboured diversity of the acts quite interesting. Reflective of current British demographics? A desperate last ditch love letter to fringe commonwealth nations looking a bit republic-y? Trying to make the royals look relevant to a younger generation?
Enjoyed the camera shots of the royal sprogs just looking bored. Nice to see they're still normal kids in some respects!
Eurovision time! This’ll go down bloody well.
Reflective of current
BritishLondon demographics?
Absolutely. And all the better for it.
I can’t tell if they’re sort of scraping the barrel for acts (genuine question
Brian May’s been on with Roger Taylor ( & some other gadjie) George Ezra’s on now, I think Rod Stewart’s coming on & Diane Ross has been mentioned as making an appearance.
Who do you reckon should be on?
(Genuine question)
They’ve dragged a confused pensioner from a Glasgow karaoke night
quite a lot of people not really enjoying the jubilee celebrations at the concert for the queen.
brilliant coverage on the beeb.
Twitter is the place to go to for coverage!
Lee Mack is always good, but that Partygate joke was next level! 😅
Enjoyed the camera shots of the royal sprogs just looking bored. Nice to see they’re still normal kids in some respects!
There was a still of George looking bored captioned "when you realise that this is how you'll be spending the next 80 years..."
They’ve dragged a confused pensioner from a Glasgow karaoke night
I was always confused as how someone with a voice like his did so well.
Still scraping the barrel I see, Andrea Bocelli’s on.
Oh, Duran Duran now.
Yep, definitely scraping the barrel. 😂😂
Who do you reckon should be on?
(Genuine question)
Actually fair point, hadn't seen Brian May and actually have a little bit of time for George Ezra. The snippet I watched just presented a slightly odd cross section.
My sister made a good point, didn't Keith Flint (rip) go through a bit of a Union Jack phase? Would the Prodigy have been offered a slot? 😆
I’m absolutely glued to this now just to see how much cringier it can get
More pensioners getting someone to rap along with them to be ‘down wit da kids’?
Not even Nile Rogers can rescue any credibility here
Christianity is fine by me, seems to focus big on helping the poor and needy and not hoarding all the money for yourself. Everyone is equal in the eyes of the Lord or somesuch isn’t it?
If it is being done properly, look to the other side of the pond to see what happens when hypocrites declare they are Christian.
i think it is brilliant. proper enjoying it.
you can never please everyone, and the miserable moaning ****ers that frequent this forum sure are evidence of this.
you can never please everyone, and the miserable moaning **** that frequent this forum sure are evidence of this.
Took the words right outta my mouth Big Lad! Some right moany twisty bastids on here.
More pensioners getting someone to rap along with them to be ‘down wit da kids’?
Not even Nile Rogers can rescue any credibility here
Well, I enjoyed that bit. Not sorry.