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    #11
    Comin' over 'ere, considering identifying themselves with Britain...whatever next?

    People from ethnic minority backgrounds also have a far stronger association with being British than the white population, the report says.
    And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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      #12
      People from ethnic minority backgrounds also have a far stronger association with being British than the white population, the report says.
      That could be because the white population are afraid to hang a Union Flag/St Georges flag etc for fear of upsetting the minorities where as the minorities don't have the same fear.
      'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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        #13
        Originally posted by speling bee View Post
        I'm trying to work out how the white population is constant but accounts for 20% of the population growth.
        yep odd that.I think the Mail reporter's calculator broke.

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          #14
          Originally posted by vetran View Post
          yep odd that.I think the Mail reporter's calculator broke.
          Holy tulip. I wonder how the Daily Mail standard issue calculator works.
          The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.

          George Frederic Watts

          http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postman's_Park

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            #15
            Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
            That could be because the white population are afraid to hang a Union Flag/St Georges flag etc for fear of upsetting the minorities where as the minorities don't have the same fear.
            What % of the white population would like to hang a flag as per your description but is afraid to do so?
            The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.

            George Frederic Watts

            http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postman's_Park

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              #16
              Originally posted by mudskipper View Post
              What's the definition of white?

              In the UK we define our own ethnicity. If I want to say I'm Asian I can. My mother was born in India, so why not?

              In the US, they have the 'one drop' rule - if you have any black ancestry, you're black. Which means large numbers of white Americans (including some pretty racist ones) are technically black 'cause great grandpappy couldn't keep his pants on round the slave girls.
              Interesting question. Not sure there is any real answer as some are very proud of their heritage and some embarrassed.

              Yes that one drop rule amuses me. I suppose that makes me French & Italian?

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                #17
                Originally posted by speling bee View Post
                Holy tulip. I wonder how the Daily Mail standard issue calculator works.

                how else do they guesstimate house prices?

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
                  That could be because the white population are afraid to hang a Union Flag/St Georges flag etc for fear of upsetting the minorities where as the minorities don't have the same fear.
                  I do, but I also have a Togo flag just to confuse matters
                  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.

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by vetran View Post
                    Yes that one drop rule amuses me. I suppose that makes me French & Italian?
                    Naah, choose Basque and Corsican then you get a free chip for your shoulder.
                    And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by speling bee View Post
                      Holy tulip. I wonder how the Daily Mail standard issue calculator works.
                      Same as the UKIP calculator. Pick a number you like out of thin air, any number which makes the case you want to make.
                      Then keep repeating it.
                      Hard Brexit now!
                      #prayfornodeal

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