Unpopular Opinions You Hold

[leicsmac]

10 minutes ago, bovril said:

Once again worth remembering there are more than just two countries in the world. 

Absolutely so.

 

And a lot of them are a lot more repressive in such things than either the US or the UK tbh. I would hope that none of them make such claims to superiority of society in various channels as the US does, though.

[FoxesDeb]

2 hours ago, bovril said:

I'm guessing you can't vote in general elections. 

I'm guessing homeless Spanish people probably can't vote in them either without a fixed address, so I'm not convinced this is evidence that Spain are looking after their own citizens above migrants which is how the conversation started after all

[bovril]

2 minutes ago, FoxesDeb said:

I'm guessing homeless Spanish people probably can't vote in them either without a fixed address, so I'm not convinced this is evidence that Spain are looking after their own citizens above migrants which is how the conversation started after all

It's an example of how you're treated differently from Spanish citizens, which was your question. But yes, the discussion has gone off on something of a tangent from the original post. 

[Parafox]

22 hours ago, BKLFox said:

Seems it’s the dogs that are racist

 

Dog-free zones needed in countryside to tackle racism, Welsh government told

 

Maybe they meant rabies but it got lost in translation?

[HighPeakFox]

An awful lot of people are naive, and even more are obediently gullible.

[The Bear]

On 15/11/2024 at 09:11, The Bear said:

"Some of those that work forces.... Are the same that burn crosses" 

 

Still as relevant today as when it was released unfortunately. 

Speaking of which.... 

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3rxzndzl7yo

 

[Silebyfox_89]

Mcdonalds have won best Xmas advert this year 🙌 

[Wymsey]

Diversity isn't always a good thing, particularly when conflict is involved from different cultures.

[ozleicester]

3 hours ago, Wymsey said:

Diversity isn't always a good thing, particularly when conflict is involved from different cultures.

Diversity is a good thing... hate, racism and xenophobia isnt.

[Jon the Hat]

4 hours ago, Wymsey said:

Diversity isn't always a good thing, particularly when conflict is involved from different cultures.

I'll let you know after Christmas lunch at my house, 21 people, 6 nationalities, ages from 10 to 94.  It went ok last year!

[bovril]

11 hours ago, Wymsey said:

Diversity isn't always a good thing, particularly when conflict is involved from different cultures.

I can tell you've moved to London 

[FoyleFox]

Christmas markets are overrated. 

[Sampson]

7 minutes ago, FoyleFox said:

Christmas markets are overrated. 

I think like a lot of Christmas stuff, it’s something to do/look forward to in the winter. I find the winter horrible to my mental health but Christmas and doing Christmassy things gives me something to focus on. Once it gets to January and February, after new years I always find it brutal. 

[Tommy G]

15 minutes ago, FoyleFox said:

Christmas markets are overrated. 

I don't think thats unpopular - the one in Birmingham is awful!

[Jon the Hat]

22 minutes ago, FoyleFox said:

Christmas markets are overrated. 

They are nice in Germany!  Gluhwein!

[FoyleFox]

24 minutes ago, Sampson said:

I think like a lot of Christmas stuff, it’s something to do/look forward to in the winter. I find the winter horrible to my mental health but Christmas and doing Christmassy things gives me something to focus on. Once it gets to January and February, after new years I always find it brutal. 

This is very true. I always like to try and book events or a holiday for January or February, giving me something to look forward to or focus on. 

[MarriedaLeicesterGirl]

12 hours ago, Wymsey said:

Diversity isn't always a good thing, particularly when conflict is involved from different cultures.

 

8 hours ago, ozleicester said:

Diversity is a good thing... hate, racism and xenophobia isnt.

Strangely, I think both these statements are true.

 

The world has always been diverse with different cultures moving around throughout history, and sometimes we forget how this was managed over the years/decades/centuries - often not in a good way.

 

One thing not to do is think "every culture is the same." It isn't true. At the same time, every culture has its idiots and evil folks, and we shouldn't think everyone is like them. 

 

 

[Wymsey]

2 hours ago, bovril said:

I can tell you've moved to London 

Quite possibly.

 

Just literally read the comments on X/Twitter about some 900-year old market set to be closed down, and some are already unnecessarily blaming/pointing the fingers to other cultures as the reason for the decision..

 

 

 

[leicsmac]

9 minutes ago, Wymsey said:

Quite possibly.

 

Just literally read the comments on X/Twitter about some 900-year old market set to be closed down, and some are already unnecessarily blaming/pointing the fingers to other cultures as the reason for the decision..

 

 

 

First mistake.

[grobyfox1990]

30 minutes ago, Wymsey said:

Quite possibly.

 

Just literally read the comments on X/Twitter about some 900-year old market set to be closed down, and some are already unnecessarily blaming/pointing the fingers to other cultures as the reason for the decision..

 

 

 

That's sad, used to walk through the market on my way to work every morning at around 7.30am just as the market was shutting. Also after midweek beers post midnight and used to have a look through the stalls. A cool place full of history.

No idea what other cultures have to do with it closing, it is absolute prime central London real estate. Owners will knock it down and build luxury flats for mugs to rent at £3000 pcm or office space.

[Daggers]

3 hours ago, FoyleFox said:

Christmas is overrated. 

FTFY

[RonnieTodger]

VAR is even worse in Europe than it is in England. 
 

Complete myth that ours is the worst. It’s shit everywhere. 

[ozleicester]

54 minutes ago, RonnieTodger said:

VAR is 
 

shit 

FIFY

[BenTheFox]

James McClean's explanation for not wearing a poppy is completely reasonable and I wish that people wouldn't make such a big deal of it every rememberance weekend. 

[Grebfromgrebland]

On 11/11/2024 at 13:47, leicsmac said:

That's a fairer take then.

 

Tbh given the state of public services I'm honestly not sure what the best direct course of action is to get the fiscal resources needed for them - just a little amusing to see these luminaries of the hospitality industry pretend to give a shit about the people they employ.

A fairer thing to do would be to not allow any company providing public services like energy, water, health etc to make a profit.