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CCFCSteve · Sep 3, 2025

Sky_Blue_Dreamer said:
As BSB said, it's nationalism.

They're like us at the height of empire - "we're the big dogs so we're just gonna act like dicks to everybody else". We've been there, come out the other side and grown up.

As for their reverence for servicemen it's literally lip service. Their VA is an absolute mess and they provide very little support, both financial and healthwise (especially mental health) because it's the country of the individual and everyone should be responsible for themselves. But hey "thanks for your service". Fuck off with the fake gratitude and give them a decent pension and the aftercare they severely need for risking their life for the country. It's got the biggest military budget in the world and is bigger than something like the next 9 combined, so they can fucking afford it if they want to.

If the idea of being proud of ourselves is to be more like America, I'd rather not.

That doesn’t reflect my experience over there over the years, where I have met people who genuinely seem to love their country. There’s also the lot who chant ‘USA, USA’ at everything but I’m not talking about them. If you’ve seen or experienced different then so be it but can only take it as I’ve found it

I cant really comment in detail on US military pensions etc as ive never looked into but did just googled and saw comments from ex military that were mainly positive (in terms of free college fees, health benefits, support etc). I was talking more as the public in general rather than government anyway.

shmmeee · Sep 3, 2025

CCFCSteve said:
That doesn’t reflect my experience over there over the years, where I have met people who genuinely seem to love their country. There’s also the lot who chant ‘USA, USA’ at everything but I’m not talking about them. If you’ve seen or experienced different then so be it but can only take it as I’ve found it

I cant really comment in detail on US military pensions etc as ive never looked into but did just googled and saw comments from ex military that were mainly positive (in terms of free college fees, health benefits, support etc). I was talking more as the public in general rather than government anyway.

I did see a lot of stereotypical homeless vets (no legs cardboard sign) when I was over in vegas a while ago.

I think we just don’t do well with men with mental health issues in the round. The military produces a lot of them but my experience trying to get someone houses with BPD an other issues is that the entire homeless system right now is fucked if you don’t have someone who can dedicate their days to forcing people in offices to do their jobs in a timely manner

CCFCSteve · Sep 3, 2025

DT-R said:
As an ex infantryman, I find all the "thanks for your service" shit, and bit cringe tbf. I tell people I was in the army because I am proud to of served and I, like most soldiers/veterans, LOVE a good story. I dont tell them for likes or sympathy or recognition. Mostly, because it was a huge part of my life and I can draw experiences from it and I want to share those experiences and stories with others.

What i do feel, however, that we have got completely wrong is this country, is the recognition from the government's we served under. I dont want recognition and tha king from the average guy I speak to on the street, but we get little to no recognition from the government. No help for lads that are homeless. That are addicted to drink and/or drugs because of the things they seen and done on behalf of a government that has long since washed their hands off them.

And the same governments that asked men to go and do a job in N.Ireland, only to drag them through the court system 30 years later! That is what this country has got so terribly, terribly, wrong!

*and to add to that, its not just the government that have got it wrong. In the 19 years I've been out, do you know how many times me being in the army has been used in an argument as a negative against me? More than I can remember. When I was dragged through family courts to get contact with my kids, because I was in the army, I was seen as highly trained and dangerous. My PTSD was also used against me as I was seen as unstable. That is also the same for a LOT of jobs I've applied for and not got.
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They might be OTT with it over there but you’ve just highlighted how that underlying positivity/support isn’t reflected here, in fact it’s the opposite.

A very small example is I know my local boozer like a lot of other places does money off food for nhs,,teachers etc but no mention of military personel/ex military which you see everywhere in US. Just bizarre in my view. It’s not being treated like a king so much as a small acknowledgment. The historical lack of support for ex military in terms of housing etc has been frankly disgusting. Hopefully as shmmeee highlighted it’s improving

Sure I’m not alone when I say your service was appreciated and sorry to hear it’s had negative connotations in your life as that should never be the case.

Ill leave it there as it’s gone way off topic

chiefdave · Sep 3, 2025

I see we've reached the painting crosses on war memorials stage of patriotism

mmttww · Sep 3, 2025

Not like loud nationalism and shagging flags while demonising minorities ever led to trouble before, amirite?

Kneeza · Sep 3, 2025

chiefdave said:
I see we've reached the painting crosses on war memorials stage of patriotism

Disgraceful eh?

Ccfcisparks · Sep 4, 2025

i don’t particularly care for the debacle around the flags but i do have a couple of comments

Why are the people putting them up in the dead of night hoods up hats on I thought they were proud of the flags

Do they think it is like Garlic with a vampire and any flags are going to automatically fend off any non patriots

and why do they look so crap, cheap material hung limp on a lamppost like a 50 somethings knob who’s just taken half a viagra

Grendel · Sep 4, 2025

Epping hotel resident Hadush Kebatu guilty of sex assault that sparked protests - BBC News

Hadush Kebatu told a 14-year-old girl she "would be a good wife" in Epping town centre in Essex.

www.bbc.com

chiefdave · Sep 4, 2025

Ccfcisparks said:
and why do they look so crap, cheap material hung limp on a lamppost like a 50 somethings knob who’s just taken half a viagra

Was going to post similar having seen flags dropped over motorway bridges today. If we're supposed to take pride in the flag then make them decent quality and hang them properly.

A cheap polyester flag thats practically see through in the rain randomly cabled tied to anything you can think of is not inspiring pride in me.

Ccfcisparks · Sep 4, 2025

chiefdave said:
Was going to post similar having seen flags dropped over motorway bridges today. If we're supposed to take pride in the flag then make them decent quality and hang them properly.

A cheap polyester flag thats practically see through in the rain randomly cabled tied to anything you can think of is not inspiring pride in me.

They were all the way down the M42, just looked shit already covered in crap and held up by cable ties.

Nick · Sep 4, 2025

Grendel said:
Epping hotel resident Hadush Kebatu guilty of sex assault that sparked protests - BBC News

Hadush Kebatu told a 14-year-old girl she "would be a good wife" in Epping town centre in Essex.

www.bbc.com

He can stay in shmmeees spare room im sure.

ccfc922 · Sep 4, 2025

Grendel said:
Epping hotel resident Hadush Kebatu guilty of sex assault that sparked protests - BBC News

Hadush Kebatu told a 14-year-old girl she "would be a good wife" in Epping town centre in Essex.

www.bbc.com

Maybe he didn't realise her age because she wasn't in scho.... oh wait.

Ccfcisparks · Sep 4, 2025

Nick said:
He can stay in shmmeees spare room im sure.

Family in fear after Tommy Robinson shares video of black man with white granddaughters

Exclusive: Olajuwon Ayeni racially abused and falsely labelled a paedophile as far right weaponises clip of family in park

www.theguardian.com

thoughts?

ccfc922 · Sep 4, 2025

Nick said:
He can stay in shmmeees spare room im sure.

Maybe one of our National Tresure's 6 beds at Ellie Gouldings?

PVA · Sep 4, 2025

Saw one the other day where they'd done the mini roundabout, then for a real classy touch they painted the St George's cross on the give way triangle. Superb.

mmttww · Sep 4, 2025

Nick said:
He can stay in shmmeees spare room im sure.

You run the forum and think it's a LOL to say a poster on here would be sound having a paedophile live in their house. Really setting the tone, Nick.

DT-R · Sep 4, 2025

ccfc922 said:
Maybe one of our National Tresure's 6 beds at Ellie Gouldings?

And if she says no there's always Gary Lineker or Lily Allen?

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DT-R · Sep 6, 2025

Back to the topic of flag shaggers!

The winning comment for me....... "Palestinian Fatigue

"!

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SBT · Sep 6, 2025

Yes if only the rest of the world could have more of a Northern Irish attitude towards marches and political symbols

Otis · Sep 6, 2025

Not been following this thread and sorry if it's already been posted, but I thought his was a good place to drop this in

There aren't half some idiots about., innit

Sick Boy · Sep 6, 2025

Otis said:
Not been following this thread and sorry if it's already been posted, but I thought his was a good place to drop this in

There aren't half some idiots about., innit

I'm sure they realise that Paddington is a symbol of asylum seekers...don't they?!

Sky_Blue_Dreamer · Sep 6, 2025

Saw that Four Pounds Avenue has flags on the lamposts earlier today.

wingy · Sep 6, 2025

Sky_Blue_Dreamer said:
Saw that Four Pounds Avenue has flags on the lamposts earlier today.

What about the controversial speed signs!

chiefdave · Sep 6, 2025

wingy said:
What about the controversial speed signs!

good excuse for anyone who gets a speeding ticket, just say the signs were covered with flags.

wingy · Sep 6, 2025

chiefdave said:
good excuse for anyone who gets a speeding ticket, just say the signs were covered with flags.

Maybe they should review the tactic and obscure the average speed cameras while at it.

SkyBlueDom26 · Sep 8, 2025

What is going on, how are cunts like that being released

skybluetony176 · Sep 8, 2025

SkyBlueDom26 said:
What is going on, how are cunts like that being released

He’s the same judge who ended a trial early into fraud leading up to the 2008 banking crisis that basically let some Barclays executives off the hook, no doubt with their bonuses in tow. Sometime afterwards the queen gave him a knighthood.

Captain Dart · Sep 8, 2025

A load of Union Jacks and St George's crosses have been raised on lamp posts in and a couple of roads near Jardine Crescent & the bannana flats.

chiefdave · Sep 8, 2025

SkyBlueDom26 said:
What is going on, how are cunts like that being released

I think it's a technicality thats the problem. He was never tried here because the US were desperate to have him extradited there. After years of appeals that eventually happened and he was given a life sentence only for ICE to send him back.

Once here he was detained under the mental health act and you can't asses if someone is a danger to the public in terms of terrorism while they are detained for mental health reasons.

Wouldn't be surprised if as soon as, or very quickly after, his release that assessment is done and he is detained again.

SkyBlueDom26 · Sep 9, 2025

chiefdave said:
I think it's a technicality thats the problem. He was never tried here because the US were desperate to have him extradited there. After years of appeals that eventually happened and he was given a life sentence only for ICE to send him back.

Once here he was detained under the mental health act and you can't asses if someone is a danger to the public in terms of terrorism while they are detained for mental health reasons.

Wouldn't be surprised if as soon as, or very quickly after, his release that assessment is done and he is detained again.

Hopefully, should never be allowed to walk on our streets again

fatso · Sep 9, 2025

Otis said:
Not been following this thread and sorry if it's already been posted, but I thought his was a good place to drop this in

There aren't half some idiots about., innit

The real irony of course Otis is that as a female she currently has a voice in the UK and is allowed to express it, and no doubt was entitled to an education.

Just saying. ..... innit

Oh. And Paddington was welcomed and accepted as he embraced our culture, fitted in, and as far as I know didn't rape any of our children (unless ive missed that episode)

fatso · Sep 9, 2025

SkyBlueDom26 said:
What is going on, how are cunts like that being released

Maybe to lock up mom's for inappropriate tweets?

Ccfcisparks · Sep 9, 2025

fatso said:
Maybe to lock up mom's for inappropriate tweets?

NO way is lucy a mom! She looks amazing, she has a beautiful tight body and is totally dazzling.

fatso · Sep 9, 2025

Ccfcisparks said:
NO way is lucy a mom! She looks amazing, she has a beautiful tight body and is totally dazzling.

Yummy mummy!

DT-R · Sep 9, 2025

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