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[Diestl]

Remembrance day is to remember the fallen in conflicts past and present.

If you choose not to partake then fine. Just try showing a little tolerance towards those that do.

I would rather remember the time my kids did something for the first time than a bunch of dead soldiers who were not related to me in any way.

[cailin maith]

What does that even mean paying respect to the dead, they are dead they dont know you are paying respect. Waste of time. Join the moron club.

I would rather remember the time my kids did something for the first time than a bunch of dead soldiers who were not related to me in any way.

Honestly now, I think you are just out to wind everyone up. If you really do think that, then it's a shame for you.

If you don't and you are just trolling - well, shame on you.

[Spacecadet]

I would rather remember the time my kids did something for the first time than a bunch of dead soldiers who were not related to me in any way.

It is possible to remember both

[Pondlife]

Well if you want to get childish about it, you can twist what I'm saying is biologically the case to apply on a personal level

Or do you have some evidence you can point me to to show that war is NOT part of the human condition?

How does the fact that something has taken place at points throughout history, orchestrated by the few for personal gain, make it part of the human condition?

If your argument was self defence was in built I could understand - but that's not what you said.

[PM-Junkie]

Honestly now, I think you are just out to wind everyone up. If you really do think that, then it's a shame for you.

If you don't and you are just trolling - well, shame on you.

Indeed. I do wonder what people have to do to get banned from this place sometimes. This character is clearly out to cause as much offense as possible.

I know people who don't necessarily believe in the reflective nature of this day, but they realise that there are those of us who most definitely do (and yes there is a certain day that is private, the whole point of this day is that it is set aside to reflect as a group of hopefully civilised people), and for that reason they keep their mouths firmly shut on 11th November. This individual would be wise to reflect upon that.

[sasguru]

One thing that really, REALLY wound me up about Rememberance Day, this year, is that evil koont Tony Blair was there.
That really set me thinking: what's the point of remembering sacrifice if our politicians simply start more wars (Iraq) when they feel like - then fooking turn up at a Remembrance day like the hypocrites they are.
Have to say I'm getting really ambivalent about it.

[Moscow Mule]

Indeed. I do wonder what people have to do to get banned from this place sometimes. This character is clearly out to cause as much offense as possible.

You might be surprised to know that the mods don't read every word written on the board and actually have work to do...

There is a method for you to report posts which you find offensive, if the mods agree they will deal with it as they see fit.

[Moscow Mule]

One thing that really, REALLY wound me up about Rememberance Day, this year, is that evil koont Tony Blair was there.
That really set me thinking: what's the point of remembering sacrifice if our politicians simply start more wars (Iraq) when they feel like - then fooking turn up at a Remembrance day like the hypocrites they are.
Have to say I'm getting really ambivalent about it.

You'd be in a permanent state of rage if you got upset about all the hypocrisy in the world...

[sasguru]

How does the fact that something has taken place at points throughout history, orchestrated by the few for personal gain, make it part of the human condition?

.

Because it has existed for as long as humans have existed.

Can you point out to me any evidence that the lust for power and/or self agrandisement (which ultinmately causes all wars) has lessened to any extent in the last few thousand years?

Can you point out to me one society in the world that is completely peacable?

[Diestl]

One thing that really, REALLY wound me up about Rememberance Day, this year, is that evil koont Tony Blair was there.
That really set me thinking: what's the point of remembering sacrifice if our politicians simply start more wars (Iraq) when they feel like - then fooking turn up at a Remembrance day like the hypocrites they are.
Have to say I'm getting really ambivalent about it.

Exactly the whole thing is a joke, only the niave or stupid play along.