bob
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| posted on 19/3/08 at 09:28 PM |
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Are we british or not ? Another gov petition
Political Correctness - GONE TOO FAR AGAIN - The Red Arrows
I trust this will be of interest to you all.
The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British".
Organizers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. The
display team has performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team "too
militaristically British". Red Arrows pilots were said to be "outraged", as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display
for the Games, something which had never been seen before. Being axed from a British-based event for being "too British" is an insult -
the Arrows are a symbol of Britain the Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade, as they display their British-built Hawk
aircraft all over the world. The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to
have been truly spectacular. It is to be hoped that common sense prevails. If you disagree with this decision, please sign the petition on the link
below:
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012>
petition linky
[Edited on 19/3/08 by bob]
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smart51
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| posted on 19/3/08 at 09:30 PM |
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Didn't I read this on here before, some months ago? Wasn't the petition refuted by the PM saying that it wasn't true?
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greggers
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| posted on 19/3/08 at 09:30 PM |
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I used to read the Sun to make myself angry about this kind of thing. Now all I have to do is visit this website to get the old blood pressure up!
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Benzine
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| posted on 19/3/08 at 09:31 PM |
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http://message.snopes.com/showthread.php?t=18582
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bob
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| posted on 19/3/08 at 09:33 PM |
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Not sure how valid the ptetion is, i did read some time ago that the red arrows may or may not be involved with the games. Although i also heard they
were to loose red and blue smoke to save money, it just wouldnt be the same would it 
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coozer
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| posted on 19/3/08 at 10:04 PM |
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Bonkers, time to go one thinks
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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Griffo
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| posted on 19/3/08 at 10:12 PM |
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looks to be untrue
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/10/15/red_arrows_rumpus/
although i signed it anyway just encase
[Edited on 19/3/08 by Griffo]
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 19/3/08 at 10:13 PM |
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This petition Bo||ocks. The number of these petitions that are utter rubbish or based on completely inaccurate 'facts' just astounds
me.
[Edited on 19/3/08 by matt_claydon]
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jlparsons
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| posted on 19/3/08 at 10:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by greggers
I used to read the Sun to make myself angry about this kind of thing. Now all I have to do is visit this website to get the old blood pressure up!
Yeah, but here there's no page three...
Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead is purely coincidental. Some assembly required. Batteries not included. Contents may settle during
shipment. Use only as directed. No other warranty expressed or implied. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Subject to
approval, terms and conditions apply. Apply only to affected area. For recreational use only. All models over 18 years of age. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Subject to change. As seen on TV. One size fits all. May contain nuts. Slippery when wet. For office use only. Edited for television.
Keep cool; process promptly.
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 19/3/08 at 10:37 PM |
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It was the Sun that started this rumour with it's usual blend of poor journalism and made-up quotes, then probably tried to make out that
it had changed the Government's minds when they later annouced that in all probability the Red Arrow would be performing.
The vast majority or these 'political correctness gone mad' stories are completely false. For some reason people remember them all as
being true though and are then not surprised each time they read a new one. I guess it's just the British way - loving news that's bad 
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Miks15
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| posted on 20/3/08 at 07:57 AM |
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i saw them out practising yesterday near market rasen! would be a shame not to have them there as they truly do look amazing when in formation and all
the smoke etc!
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BenB
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| posted on 20/3/08 at 11:04 AM |
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That petition is BS. It's based upon nothing but gossip and rumour.... It's never been suggested that the Red Arrows wouldn't
perform- actually rather like it's never been an EU directive that bananas have to be straight....
Urban myth...
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Macbeast
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| posted on 20/3/08 at 11:59 AM |
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quote:
Yes but there's no page three
Oh I don't know. There are some pretty nice avatars, some in motion too
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