Reynard Bleu Posted 24 October 2012 Posted 24 October 2012 ...,.launches today. I have to say I have changed my view on things over recent months. The poppy and November the 11th to me is all about rememberence, the pain and the grief about the loss of young men and women in the service of their country. Too many people are politicising Rememberence Day and the poppy, making it a must have accessory or you aint a patriot. Yes its OK to remember the people serving now and if you want to to acknowledge their service on our behalf. Its also OK that we use the money raised to make a real difference to those ex-service folk and families who need help in their everyday lives, but I don't like the fact that its being launched with a fecking pop-concert and that people are wearing popies as some sort of glorious badge of national commitment. Its abour remembering the sacrifice of the hundreds and thousands of dead and all those whose lives have been irrevocably changed by the horrors of war. Please do buy a poppy, the money raised is put to very good use, but remember what its really for.
Zingari Posted 24 October 2012 Posted 24 October 2012 Well said ! That's actually made me think about going out and buying a new poppy this year and throwing away the one I've been wearing every year since 1998.
Guest MattP Posted 24 October 2012 Posted 24 October 2012 People who wear the giant poppies as fashion statements need a beating.
Zingari Posted 24 October 2012 Posted 24 October 2012 People who wear the giant poppies as fashion statements need a beating. I said that to a bloke in the pub the other night and he cracked me one straight across the jaw . It turned out it was a big strawberry birthmark
stevelcfc Posted 24 October 2012 Posted 24 October 2012 They raised £40 million last year, is it me or is that a little pathetic on our (the uk's) part considering how much work they do?
TrentFox Posted 24 October 2012 Posted 24 October 2012 Always buy and wear a poppy. Seems a very tiny thing in comparison to what it stands for and what so many people have sacrificed. But I always feel dreadful getting rid of it in a few weeks time ! What is the correct etiquette ... dropping it in the bin just feels wrong !!?????
Reynard Bleu Posted 24 October 2012 Author Posted 24 October 2012 Always buy and wear a poppy. Seems a very tiny thing in comparison to what it stands for and what so many people have sacrificed. But I always feel dreadful getting rid of it in a few weeks time ! What is the correct etiquette ... dropping it in the bin just feels wrong !!????? Drop it in the bin, but perhaps take 30 seconds to remember again. Then buy another one next year please!
Guest MattP Posted 24 October 2012 Posted 24 October 2012 Buy a white one instead. Wouldn't a rainbow flag be easier?
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 24 October 2012 Posted 24 October 2012 ...,.launches today. I have to say I have changed my view on things over recent months. The poppy and November the 11th to me is all about rememberence, the pain and the grief about the loss of young men and women in the service of their country. Too many people are politicising Rememberence Day and the poppy, making it a must have accessory or you aint a patriot. Yes its OK to remember the people serving now and if you want to to acknowledge their service on our behalf. Its also OK that we use the money raised to make a real difference to those ex-service folk and families who need help in their everyday lives, but I don't like the fact that its being launched with a fecking pop-concert and that people are wearing popies as some sort of glorious badge of national commitment. Its abour remembering the sacrifice of the hundreds and thousands of dead and all those whose lives have been irrevocably changed by the horrors of war. Please do buy a poppy, the money raised is put to very good use, but remember what its really for. well said
acooling08 Posted 25 October 2012 Posted 25 October 2012 Buy a white one instead. Not heard of this, what is the difference in the statement if you wear a white one?
flowwolf Posted 25 October 2012 Posted 25 October 2012 Not heard of this, what is the difference in the statement if you wear a white one? It means your racist.
The Year Of The Fox Posted 26 October 2012 Posted 26 October 2012 Don't worry about chucking it away afterwards! I get thriugh about 5 every year
Houdini Logic Posted 26 October 2012 Posted 26 October 2012 Not heard of this, what is the difference in the statement if you wear a white one? A white one is for no more war. Controversial issue becuase the money raised will go to 'no more war' (or something like that) charity rather than to the British Legion. Edit: Just had a quick look and the charity is Peace Pledge Union - they asked the British Legion to print 'No More War' in the middle of their poppies and when they said they wouldnt do it they decided to make their own white poppies.
Guest MattP Posted 26 October 2012 Posted 26 October 2012 A white one is for no more war. Controversial issue becuase the money raised will go to 'no more war' (or something like that) charity rather than to the British Legion. Edit: Just had a quick look and the charity is Peace Pledge Union - they asked the British Legion to print 'No More War' in the middle of their poppies and when they said they wouldnt do it they decided to make their own white poppies. What an absolute bunch of cnuts.
Finnegan Posted 26 October 2012 Posted 26 October 2012 What an absolute bunch of cnuts. Uh, what? Surely whatever your politics it's a reasonable sentiment? It's not disrespectful to servicemen and women it's just saying "we honour your sacrifice, it would just be nice if you didn't have to make it." Fair enough, no?
James. Posted 26 October 2012 Posted 26 October 2012 Hmm I wouldn't call them cnuts but I kind of see where Matt is coming from. I think it's slightly obtuse to approach the British Legion, a respected organisation who've been doing good work for decades, and start telling them what they should put on their poppy. What's worse is "No more war" makes it a political statement when really it should just be about remembrance, which I'm sure is what the British Legion want to focus on.
Guest MattP Posted 26 October 2012 Posted 26 October 2012 It's completely trying to hijack someone else's campaign of respect with your own sentiments. "No more wars" - I think that's pretty standard to be honest, we all hope for that in a perfect world without walking around with it on us. Why not ask all the relatives if they can graffiti it on the graves as well. If you think it's reasonable why do you think the request was turned down?
Houdini Logic Posted 26 October 2012 Posted 26 October 2012 What's worse is "No more war" makes it a political statement when really it should just be about remembrance, which I'm sure is what the British Legion want to focus on. Rememberance of our troops only.
Orkneyfox Posted 26 October 2012 Posted 26 October 2012 It always takes me ages to iron last years poppy before it is smart enough to wear but seriously:
lavrentis Posted 27 October 2012 Posted 27 October 2012 Is there anyone that doesn't wear a poppy but donates anyway? /humblebrag
purpleronnie Posted 27 October 2012 Posted 27 October 2012 Is there anyone that doesn't wear a poppy but donates anyway? /humblebrag yes. sorry.
FoxesAreBlue Posted 27 October 2012 Posted 27 October 2012 Yeah me, the new sticky style poppy fell off!! I'll buy another.
purpleronnie Posted 27 October 2012 Posted 27 October 2012 Yeah me, the new sticky style poppy fell off!! I'll buy another. why?
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