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To: sandintoes who wrote (11880)12/2/2007 10:00:00 PM
From: pompsander  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 25737
 
The only danger conservatives have every really faced is being "too sure" of themselves. The arrogance of the 2000-2006 period speaks for itself. Of course, you may argue (and I would heartily agree) that Delay, Hastert, Boehner, GWB and most of the free-spending, big government, intrusive republicans are not conservative.

Trust conservatives stand back and frown at a lot of the people claiming to hold those principles.



To: sandintoes who wrote (11880)12/3/2007 10:30:42 AM
From: Hope Praytochange  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 25737
 
> Subject: FW: We Are The British
>
>
> Folks ....... This appeared in our Inbox today so we thought we'd
share it with you. We're not sure who actually wrote it but we agree
completely with the sentiment although we do tend to think that the
author may need to brush up slightly on his diplomacy skills. Having
said that a bit of straight talking never did anyone any harm - he's
probably from Yorkshire.

Right on

> I think that this originated in either Canada or Australia, with
> certain words replaced to suit our country.
> Ken Hart.
>
>
> WORTH READING .........
>
> After hearing about many cities not wanting to offend other cultures
> by putting up Christmas lights. After hearing that the Birmingham
> council changed its opinion and let a Muslim woman have her picture on

> her driver's licence with her face covered. After hearing of a Primary

> School in Birmingham where a boy was told that for PE they could wear
> football League shirts (Aston Villa, Birmingham, West Brom etc) but
> NOT an England shirt as it could offend others !This prompted the
> editorial below written by a UK citizen. Published in a British
tabloid newspaper.
>
> Quote: IMMIGRANTS, NOT BRITONS, MUST ADAPT.
>
> Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether

> we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist

> attacks on London, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the
> majority of Brits. However, the dust from the attacks has barely
> settled and the 'politically correct' crowd begin complaining about
> the possibility that our patriotism is offending others. I am not
> against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is
> seeking a better life by coming to Britain.
>
> However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to
> our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand. This
> idea of London being a multicultural community has served only to
> dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As Britons, we have
> our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own
> lifestyle. This culture has been developed over centuries of wars,
> struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have
> sought freedom. We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic,
> Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language.
>
> Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, Learn the
> language!
>
> 'In God We Trust' is our National Motto. This is not some Christian,
> right wing, political slogan. We adopted this motto because Christian
> men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this
> is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on
> the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you
> consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is
> part of our culture. If St. George's Cross offends you, or you don't
> like 'A Fair Go', then you should seriously consider a move to another

> part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire
> to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came
from.
>
> This is OUR COUNTRY,OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you

> every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done
> complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our
> National Motto, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take
> advantage of one other great British freedom, 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'. If

> you aren't happy here then f#@* off! We didn't force you to come here.
> You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted , and
> accepted YOU! . Pretty easy really, when you think about it. I figure
> if we all keep passing this to our friends (and enemies) it will also,

> sooner or later get back to the complainers, lets all try, please. No
> matter how many times you receive it.. Please forward it to all you
know.
>
>
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