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shootershill2tropics
shootershill2tropics Posts: 662
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because of... the buzzcocks! right now, i'm listening to paul morley/mark lamarr retell "the buzzcocks story" on bbc radio 6...proud shivers up the spine...
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  • dizzee
    dizzee Posts: 5,616
    We big ourselves up the whole time we convince ourselves we are the best at everything.
  • shootershill2tropics
    shootershill2tropics Posts: 662
    dizzee said:

    We big ourselves up the whole time we convince ourselves we are the best at everything.

    ...and routinely fall arse over tit, classically british!
  • Norfolk_Addick
    Norfolk_Addick Posts: 2,289
    Can't think of anything right now.
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,053
    Not necessarily the same, but I think there' be a lot of overlap here (I'd certainly stick with my answers): http://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/40950/five-things-or-people-you-like-about-england/p1
  • dizzee
    dizzee Posts: 5,616
    Stig said:

    Not necessarily the same, but I think there' be a lot of overlap here (I'd certainly stick with my answers): http://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/40950/five-things-or-people-you-like-about-england/p1

    England and Britain are two different things.
  • shootershill2tropics
    shootershill2tropics Posts: 662
    i searched "britain" before posting, apologies to anyone who objects to new thread...just felt patriotic remembering the punk years!
  • tangoflash
    tangoflash Posts: 10,786
    I know I'm probably in a minority here, but I find it hard to be proud of something I had no say in. I didn't choose where I would be born. For me, something to be proud of is either something I chose or achieved.........................
  • Oakster
    Oakster Posts: 6,812
    shootershill2tropics said:

    because of... the buzzcocks! right now, i'm listening to paul morley/mark lamarr retell "the buzzcocks story" on bbc radio 6...proud shivers up the spine...

    once spent a considerable amount of time with Steve Diggle in a sauna in Calgary - very nice guy, chatted about the band, their history, his views on the music industry but mostly about the state of the food industry in North America!!
  • shootershill2tropics
    shootershill2tropics Posts: 662
    tangoflash said:

    I know I'm probably in a minority here, but I find it hard to be proud of something I had no say in. I didn't choose where I would be born. For me, something to be proud of is either something I chose or achieved.........................

    good point, well made tango. however, i was present at the british punk explosion of the late 70's, so the buzzcocks story sounded a proud note.
  • shootershill2tropics
    shootershill2tropics Posts: 662
    Oakster said:

    shootershill2tropics said:

    because of... the buzzcocks! right now, i'm listening to paul morley/mark lamarr retell "the buzzcocks story" on bbc radio 6...proud shivers up the spine...

    once spent a considerable amount of time with Steve Diggle in a sauna in Calgary - very nice guy, chatted about the band, their history, his views on the music industry but mostly about the state of the food industry in North America!!
    wow, way cool memory oakster - dead envious!

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  • cafcnick1992
    cafcnick1992 Posts: 7,443
    I do enjoy how little corruption there is in the UK versus some parts of the world. The police here are genuinely there for your benefit and when you buy a train ticket for example, people aren't trying to con you.
  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    dizzee said:

    Stig said:

    Not necessarily the same, but I think there' be a lot of overlap here (I'd certainly stick with my answers): http://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/40950/five-things-or-people-you-like-about-england/p1

    England and Britain are two different things.
    Thankfully
  • MrLargo
    MrLargo Posts: 7,992
    cafcnick1992 said:

    when you buy a train ticket for example, people aren't trying to con you.

    South Eastern Trains have been conning me into thinking they might get me to work on time for over a decade. Thieving, incompetent tossers.
  • cafcnick1992
    cafcnick1992 Posts: 7,443
    I might be wrong but they're far better than connex ever were
  • Greenie
    Greenie Posts: 9,172
    tangoflash said:

    I know I'm probably in a minority here, but I find it hard to be proud of something I had no say in. I didn't choose where I would be born. For me, something to be proud of is either something I chose or achieved.........................

    Would you have been proud enough to have fought and died for your fellow Brits and country in any of the 2 world wars?

  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,883
    Because I am from Britain.
  • blackheathaddick
    blackheathaddick Posts: 1,404
    I hope he won't mind me saying it, but considering Tango actually did serve in the British Army that probably answers your question.
  • vff
    vff Posts: 6,888
    edited August 2014
    Because Britain stood up against tyranny in the Second World War, against the Nazis / fascists and prevented a new dark age happening that could have blighted the world for decades.

    Because people in Britain generally have a good sense of decency, fair play and will give people a chance.

    British people are not afraid to stand against the odds and fight against injustice.
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    The best Breakfasts in the world.
  • Vincenzo
    Vincenzo Posts: 2,911
    shootershill2tropics said:

    because of... the buzzcocks! right now, i'm listening to paul morley/mark lamarr retell "the buzzcocks story" on bbc radio 6...proud shivers up the spine...

    Fantastic. Will catch to that later.

    Did anyone else see them play Woolwich (Thames Poly) back in the day?


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  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    vff said:

    Because Britain stood up against tyranny in the Second World War, against the Nazis / fascists and prevented a new dark age happening that could have blighted the world for decades.

    I thought that was the mighty US of A

  • vff
    vff Posts: 6,888
    PL54 said:

    vff said:

    Because Britain stood up against tyranny in the Second World War, against the Nazis / fascists and prevented a new dark age happening that could have blighted the world for decades.

    I thought that was the mighty US of A

    You are correct that USA did provide crucial support and undoubtedly were the decisive tipping point in the war. In the early stages of the war, Britain stood alone. Britain stood against the Nazis and stopped the Nazi march across Europe. It was very courageous. It is something I am proud of.
  • masicat
    masicat Posts: 5,010
    vff said:

    Because Britain stood up against tyranny in the Second World War, against the Nazis / fascists and prevented a new dark age happening that could have blighted the world for decades.

    Because people in Britain generally have a good sense of decency, fair play and will give people a chance.

    British people are not afraid to stand against the odds and fight against injustice.

    This. Worth pointing out how everyone slags us off but wants to live here given half a chance. Need to ensure people like Farage aren't around too long, otherwise decency and fair play will become things of the past.
  • church-lane
    church-lane Posts: 935
    Because we are a fair, tolerant, welcoming and inclusive nation, who despite all the knocking from both inside (including on here) and without that nation, and despite the watering down of our rules, laws and sovereignty by Europe and the US can still be classed as leaders in so many fields (that extends to GB). Nowhere else I'd rather live (except Tenerife for a couple of months in the winter perhaps).
  • church-lane
    church-lane Posts: 935
    Oh! and we invented Punk despite what the Yanks might think.
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,861
    Greenie said:

    tangoflash said:

    I know I'm probably in a minority here, but I find it hard to be proud of something I had no say in. I didn't choose where I would be born. For me, something to be proud of is either something I chose or achieved.........................

    Would you have been proud enough to have fought and died for your fellow Brits and country in any of the 2 world wars?

    Lol Greenie, of all the hundreds on here you could have that with you chose the bloke who served in the Falklands :-)

  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,053
    church-lane said:

    Oh! and we invented Punk despite what the Yanks might think.

    I thought Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood invented it ;-)
  • falconwood_1
    falconwood_1 Posts: 7,368
    Proud to be English, never been interested in being British.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,266
    Vincenzo said:

    shootershill2tropics said:

    because of... the buzzcocks! right now, i'm listening to paul morley/mark lamarr retell "the buzzcocks story" on bbc radio 6...proud shivers up the spine...

    Fantastic. Will catch to that later.

    Did anyone else see them play Woolwich (Thames Poly) back in the day?

    Yes, I was there. Still got the badge the band gave me.
  • Croydon
    Croydon Posts: 12,741
    masicat said:

    vff said:

    Because Britain stood up against tyranny in the Second World War, against the Nazis / fascists and prevented a new dark age happening that could have blighted the world for decades.

    Because people in Britain generally have a good sense of decency, fair play and will give people a chance.

    British people are not afraid to stand against the odds and fight against injustice.

    This. Worth pointing out how everyone slags us off but wants to live here given half a chance. Need to ensure people like Farage aren't around too long, otherwise decency and fair play will become things of the past.
    That didn't take long

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