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You would think that "freedom of speech campaigners" would be delighted that there is a debate on the question. But apparently they're seriously triggered. -
Mind you, these days 'Land Of Hope & Glory' could be banned under the Trade Descriptions Act.Originally posted by SueEllen View Post“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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Originally posted by darmstadt View Post
Goodness knows what they will do with Deutchslandelied (Uber alles), Il Canto degli Italiani or La Marseillaise?Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Deutchslandelied Uber alles was only used used during the Nazis late 1930s to 1945. It was not used before then and not used since 1945.Originally posted by vetran View Post
Deutschlandlied - Wikipedia"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Interesting - they just use the third verse now:Originally posted by Paddy View Post
Unity and justice and freedomFor the German fatherland!
Towards these let us all strive
Brotherly with heart and hand!
Unity and justice and freedom
Are the safeguards of fortune;
|: Flourish in the radiance of this fortune,
Flourish, German fatherland! :|Comment
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The second verse of the British National Anthem, would have been apt for the Brexit negotiationsOriginally posted by Old Greg View Post
O Lord, our God, arise,
Scatter her enemies,
And make them fall.
Confound their politics,
Frustrate their knavish tricks,
On thee our hopes we fix:
God save us all.Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Gammons would like this as well.Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostThe second verse of the British National Anthem, would have been apt for the Brexit negotiations
Lord, grant that Marshal Wade
May, by thy mighty aid,
Victory bring.
May he sedition hush
And, like a torrent, rush
Rebellious Scots to crush.
God save the King.
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Although vetran is well versed in that song, each night he stands at attention in his black patent leather cavalry boots at the end of his bed and belts it out with vigour knowing that one day he will get his rightful rewards...otherwise he wouldn't have mentioned itOriginally posted by Paddy View Post“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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Originally posted by Paddy View Post
and wrong
In November 1991, President Richard von Weizsäcker and Chancellor Helmut Kohl agreed in an exchange of letters to declare the third stanza alone to be the national anthem of the reunified republic.[15] Hence, effective since then, the national anthem of Germany is unmistakably the third stanza of the Deutschlandlied, and only this stanza, with Haydn's music.Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by darmstadt View Post
Barmy is dreaming of me in knee length leather boots and tight black uniform again.
With all those kinky Germans about he has gone native!Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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