Current Affairs Poppy season crassness

[woodsyni]

By basically forcing people to wear a poppy (see the uproar if someone dares not wear one on telly), people's genuine mark of respect have been stolen. I put money in, don't wear a poppy (because I'd probably lose it anyway and I'm naturally contrarian) but have complete empathy with the fellow humans so horrendously affected by someone else's 'war'. What was once a empathetic gesture has become a judgment of one's patriotism and, consequently, political stance. A sincere gesture hijacked by insincere virtue-signallers.

 

[Yarrgh]

By basically forcing people to wear a poppy (see the uproar if someone dares not wear one on telly), people's genuine mark of respect have been stolen. I put money in, don't wear a poppy (because I'd probably lose it anyway and I'm naturally contrarian) but have complete empathy with the fellow humans so horrendously affected by someone else's 'war'. What was once a empathetic gesture has become a judgment of one's patriotism and, consequently, political stance. A sincere gesture hijacked by insincere virtue-signallers.

I bought a poppy and lost it approximately 5 minutes later.

I wore my pin with pride this year! I figured that putting my money in the collection box and pausing at least once in a year to remember what had been sacrificed and why was far more important than any outward gesture.

 

[woodsyni]

I bought a poppy and lost it approximately 5 minutes later.

I wore my pin with pride this year! I figured that putting my money in the collection box and pausing at least once in a year to remember what had been sacrificed and why was far more important than any outward gesture.

Could not agree more!

 

[BlueNoseTraditionalist]

This really.

It’s also become something of a rallying cry for the more nationalistic elements in this country as well.

Also:

Actually quite nice that

 

[BlueNoseTraditionalist]

By basically forcing people to wear a poppy (see the uproar if someone dares not wear one on telly), people's genuine mark of respect have been stolen. I put money in, don't wear a poppy (because I'd probably lose it anyway and I'm naturally contrarian) but have complete empathy with the fellow humans so horrendously affected by someone else's 'war'. What was once a empathetic gesture has become a judgment of one's patriotism and, consequently, political stance. A sincere gesture hijacked by insincere virtue-signallers.

Bit like the knee bending morons

 

[woodsyni]

Actually quite nice that

Looks a bit "All Black-y" in the small pic.

 

[BlueNoseTraditionalist]

Looks a bit "All Black-y" in the small pic.

Waycist. You can't say that

 

[PhilM]

I was chatting with old man this morning as we organised to meet at the cenotaph in the morning like we usually do. He reminded me of the old saying...

When God is near and danger nigh
God and soldier is the cry,
When war is over, danger righted
God forgotten and soldier slighted

 

[peteblue]

By basically forcing people to wear a poppy (see the uproar if someone dares not wear one on telly), people's genuine mark of respect have been stolen. I put money in, don't wear a poppy (because I'd probably lose it anyway and I'm naturally contrarian) but have complete empathy with the fellow humans so horrendously affected by someone else's 'war'. What was once a empathetic gesture has become a judgment of one's patriotism and, consequently, political stance. A sincere gesture hijacked by insincere virtue-signallers.

Tbh, it’s no different than team ‘taking the knee’….

 

[woodsyni]

Tbh, it’s no different than team ‘taking the knee’….

Agree! The gesture has completely lost its impact and players really don't have a realistic choice now.

 

[LostLegend]

 

[Ruairi77]

Tbh, it’s no different than team ‘taking the knee’….

Right, so you can understand how disgusting it is to hear fans ( who presumably wear the poppy) boo the knee thing.

 

[Ruairi77]

That guy is great!

 

[BlueNoseTraditionalist]

Typical guardianista gobshite

 

[BlueNoseTraditionalist]

Right, so you can understand how disgusting it is to hear fans ( who presumably wear the poppy) boo the knee thing.

How is it disgusting?