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Old 1st January 2022, 22:03   #21
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What an unnecessary and emotional outburst - perhaps 'claptrap'?.

All I will say is that some hold onto their view of what history was or should have been viewed from their narrow perspectives, whilst others make history. Both groups have an equal right to hold their views without causing insult.

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Old 1st January 2022, 23:37   #22
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No, Maninder. History is history, it cannot be changed, it happened. Nobody is celebrating what is now rightly considered archaic/prejudiced or obscene. What is happening today is that we can now use those social imperatives as rightful comparators of where we are today and the changing attitudes to each other.

Your implied dismissal as 'claptrap' is indicative of a refusal to accept that most of us have the same view but some prefer a more modest, moderate and measured progression towards enlightenment. If my post struck the wrong chord with you I regret that. It goes to show how passions can be destructive as a result of misunderstanding.

To put forward an argument does not necessarily mean either an acceptance or a rebuttal of a principle, just an observation of the human condition.
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Old 3rd January 2022, 04:11   #23
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Both groups have an equal right to hold their views without causing insult.
Unless, of course, they don't happen to share your opinion and then they are what? Not illuminated ... racist etc., etc., etc.. You are your own worst enemy, an Emperor of your own opinions and your own insults to others who dare to take a different view to you. But I suspect many will see you as an Emperor with no clothes whose posts often will indeed be seen for what they really are. Antagonistic and in many cases just downright baiting often barbed with the tactics of belittlement and insult for those who don't worship at the feet of your own personal opinions. But, if that is what floats your boat ...

BTW: It is ironic given that Nigger was very much a victim of discrimination himself. Unlike other military mascots, yes he was the 617 Sqn mascot and not just any old dog, he had no career prospects whatsoever within the military. No chance of promotion, no chance of rations or medical care on the payroll and same for his retirement had he lived to enjoy it. And no, that was not because he was black so don't even try it. I don't ignore discrimination but nor will I ignore this nation's history. If that displeases you then you will just have to get used to being displeased - and perpetually so.
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Old 3rd January 2022, 08:58   #24
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Let’s start the new year as we mean to go on, fresh faced and getting along with each other on this CAR forum!

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