Do you wear a poppy?

Burning Down · 11-13-2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mankycaaant

freedom from what exactly? I don't recall a time where Britain was ever in danger of being made a nation of slaves.
The closest we've had is William Wallace fighting the English over not wanting to pay his taxes.

Okay, maybe that was the wrong thing to say. How about they fought to protect your nation from being run over by Nazis and Italian fascists.

Plankton · 11-13-2013, 10:24 AM

Looks like "Yes", and "Anal Beads" are neck and neck. If the latter wins, just be sure not to use baby shampoo.

Mojo · 11-13-2013, 02:24 PM

I dont wear a poppy every year. I have done in the past and the fact I haven't for the past two or three means simply that and no more. I may or may not get one next year.

The 'poppy police' were mentioned earlier in this thread and this has become a huge annoyance of mine. It makes me ****ing angry.

Two high profile news stories this year in regards to a refusal to wear a poppy have been a news reporter who has received a torrent of abuse, some racial, for her decision not to wear one and also a footballer by the name of James McClean who was allegedly dropped by his club, Wigan, for that weekends game because he refused to wear the kit with the poppy design sewn into it. I've read these reports and scoured comments and honestly, the abuse directed towards these people far, far outweighs those speaking in their defence.

The news woman has stated she donates to charities, but chooses not to wear the poppy. James McClean was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. Has anyone heard of Bloody Sunday? I don't understand at all why anyone would take such an issue with him not particularly wanting to take part in a show of solidarity and respect to the British army.

I'm not saying I dont respect those in the forces. I am also fully aware of what conscription was so its not always so easy to simply say I dont support war or have sympathy for its casualties. I just personally cant help but find myself somewhat annoyed by some of the more vocal and patriotic around me at this time of year.

I find it very ironic that these very same people keep telling me how the poppy is a symbol of our freedom. The very same freedom of choice they seem to want to deny anyone who doesnt fall in line and display one.

Mr. Charlie · 11-13-2013, 05:07 PM

^^ You know what some people are like. If everyone ain't doin' as they do, ain't playin' by the same rules, they take issue and start doubting the validity of their game.

That person ain't wearing a poppy! How can that be! Selfish bastard! Have they no morals?

I suspect their internal dialogue is something like that...

~~Cuthbert~~ · 11-13-2013, 05:15 PM

Yep, saw it. The Wigan story is meant to be bollocks though, Coyle said it wasn't linked to the poppy. However he did do the same last year, played in a Sunderland shirt with no poppy on and got slaughtered for it.

Why would he wear it? He is Irish. If McClean wears a poppy, chances are his family will receive abuse or come under attack. My granddad is actually from Belfast, I know what went on and I fully support his decision not to wear one. With him being from Norn Iron, he just can't win. He is going to upset somebody whatever he does.

The fucking poppy police

Forcing someone to wear something that symbolises freedom is fucking embarrassing.

I don't share his views but he has a right to hold them. Freedom of thought and choice is what they fought for.

Also, I don't really want someone wearing the poppy when they hold views like his.

And the poppy should not be on a football shirt btw.

EDIT - Also did Sergio Aguero wear one?

Mojo · 11-13-2013, 06:52 PM

I can only assume he did because I figure I wouldnt have been able to escape that news if he hadnt.

Obviously McClean isnt the only Irish player here and probably most of them do wear the poppy, but I am surprised that some people are so outraged when someone doesnt want to wear one, and so when you consider exactly where it is in Ireland McClean is from it should make perfect ****ing sense. I would have thought so anyway but clearly this is not the case. He did get a lot of stick for it when he was here at Sunderland too but the club publically stated it was his decision and they respected it. I really do hope the Wigan story isnt accurate and that he wasnt dropped for that reason.

Plankton · 11-14-2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Charlie

^^ You know what some people are like. If everyone ain't doin' as they do, ain't playin' by the same rules, they take issue and start doubting the validity of their game.

That person ain't wearing a poppy! How can that be! Selfish bastard! Have they no morals?

I suspect their internal dialogue is something like that...

LennyComa · 11-27-2013, 01:14 AM

Yes I wear it every Year

With a lot of my family being in the Service's (Including my younger Sister) or ex servicemen/women, I see it as a sign of respect to everyone who has served their country/fallen in every war, regardless of which side they fought on.

Two Spirit · 03-21-2014, 02:48 AM

Wearing a poppy isn't a thing in the U.S. The only place I've ever heard about wearing them is the UK.

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11-13-2013, 10:24 AM	#22 (permalink)
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11-13-2013, 02:24 PM	#23 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	I dont wear a poppy every year. I have done in the past and the fact I haven't for the past two or three means simply that and no more. I may or may not get one next year. The 'poppy police' were mentioned earlier in this thread and this has become a huge annoyance of mine. It makes me ****ing angry. Two high profile news stories this year in regards to a refusal to wear a poppy have been a news reporter who has received a torrent of abuse, some racial, for her decision not to wear one and also a footballer by the name of James McClean who was allegedly dropped by his club, Wigan, for that weekends game because he refused to wear the kit with the poppy design sewn into it. I've read these reports and scoured comments and honestly, the abuse directed towards these people far, far outweighs those speaking in their defence. The news woman has stated she donates to charities, but chooses not to wear the poppy. James McClean was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. Has anyone heard of Bloody Sunday? I don't understand at all why anyone would take such an issue with him not particularly wanting to take part in a show of solidarity and respect to the British army. I'm not saying I dont respect those in the forces. I am also fully aware of what conscription was so its not always so easy to simply say I dont support war or have sympathy for its casualties. I just personally cant help but find myself somewhat annoyed by some of the more vocal and patriotic around me at this time of year. I find it very ironic that these very same people keep telling me how the poppy is a symbol of our freedom. The very same freedom of choice they seem to want to deny anyone who doesnt fall in line and display one. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

11-13-2013, 06:52 PM	#26 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	I can only assume he did because I figure I wouldnt have been able to escape that news if he hadnt. Obviously McClean isnt the only Irish player here and probably most of them do wear the poppy, but I am surprised that some people are so outraged when someone doesnt want to wear one, and so when you consider exactly where it is in Ireland McClean is from it should make perfect ****ing sense. I would have thought so anyway but clearly this is not the case. He did get a lot of stick for it when he was here at Sunderland too but the club publically stated it was his decision and they respected it. I really do hope the Wigan story isnt accurate and that he wasnt dropped for that reason. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

11-13-2013, 05:07 PM	#24 (permalink)
Mr. Charlie Shoo Thoughts Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: These Mountains Posts: 2,308	^^ You know what some people are like. If everyone ain't doin' as they do, ain't playin' by the same rules, they take issue and start doubting the validity of their game. That person ain't wearing a poppy! How can that be! Selfish bastard! Have they no morals? I suspect their internal dialogue is something like that...

11-13-2013, 05:15 PM	#25 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	Yep, saw it. The Wigan story is meant to be bollocks though, Coyle said it wasn't linked to the poppy. However he did do the same last year, played in a Sunderland shirt with no poppy on and got slaughtered for it. Why would he wear it? He is Irish. If McClean wears a poppy, chances are his family will receive abuse or come under attack. My granddad is actually from Belfast, I know what went on and I fully support his decision not to wear one. With him being from Norn Iron, he just can't win. He is going to upset somebody whatever he does. The fucking poppy police Forcing someone to wear something that symbolises freedom is fucking embarrassing. I don't share his views but he has a right to hold them. Freedom of thought and choice is what they fought for. Also, I don't really want someone wearing the poppy when they hold views like his. And the poppy should not be on a football shirt btw. EDIT - Also did Sergio Aguero wear one?

11-27-2013, 01:14 AM	#28 (permalink)
LennyComa Groupie Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Live - Dunoon. Work - Juba Posts: 29	Yes I wear it every Year With a lot of my family being in the Service's (Including my younger Sister) or ex servicemen/women, I see it as a sign of respect to everyone who has served their country/fallen in every war, regardless of which side they fought on.

03-21-2014, 02:48 AM	#29 (permalink)
Two Spirit Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 332	Wearing a poppy isn't a thing in the U.S. The only place I've ever heard about wearing them is the UK.