Lazarus 0 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 The potential attack was rumoured to have involved snakes. 174462[/snapback] On a plane? - Ingenious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 This 'arrest muslims' might sound like a joke, but when i flew over in 2004, someone on the flight with me was DETAINED after he got off the plane, and interviewed, because he had a middle east-sounding name. On a side note, it better sort itself out soon for MY benefit. If you ask me, it's all a plan to start charging for the headphones to use in-flight, like AA already do. 174337[/snapback] Buy a pair of noise reduction headphones. One of the best purchases I have ever made 174339[/snapback] It's more for the in-flight entertainment. On AA planes they have special sockets so you can't just plug your headphones into them and you have to pay three quid for their own ones! Swine. 174343[/snapback] One of the oldest dodges in airline flying - the crew "lose" about 5% of the headsets on each flight - these are then re-sold to the self loading cargo on the next flight and the $$$$$$ are a usefull little earner for the trolly dollies 174468[/snapback] As old as headphones themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan 0 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Do you think all the ex-pats in Spain support the Spanish national team then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul 0 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 The potential attack was rumoured to have involved snakes. 174462[/snapback] On a plane? - Ingenious. 174469[/snapback] Would've been like something out of a poorly titled Hollywood blockbuster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Do you think all the ex-pats in Spain support the Spanish national team then? 174472[/snapback] I wasn't talking about ex-pats, I was on about people born here. Commendable effort though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 ConAir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17799 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I'm not worried about what top a kid wears at cricket, the people who I am worried about don't watch cricket as they will almost certainly find some reason in their religion that it's wrong (actually, it is, but that's another story ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I wasn't talking about ex-pats, I was on about people born here. Commendable effort though. 174474[/snapback] Ah, but was the father of the four year old born here? You need to ask for their papers next time tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 The ol' Tebbit Test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I'm not worried about what top a kid wears at cricket, the people who I am worried about don't watch cricket as they will almost certainly find some reason in their religion that it's wrong (actually, it is, but that's another story ). 174477[/snapback] One of the 7/7 bombers played cricket didn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Do you think all the ex-pats in Spain support the Spanish national team then? 174472[/snapback] I wasn't talking about ex-pats, I was on about people born here. Commendable effort though. 174474[/snapback] If I move anywhere else then have kids, they WILL support Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyshinton 59 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Flying to Milan on Tuesday, come back and then fly to the States early September. Should have blown over be then though. Hopefully. 174368[/snapback] Are you going Ryanair to Bergamo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 (edited) The ol' Tebbit Test 174479[/snapback] Textbook Rob - dismissive whilst missing the point. I'm aware Tebbit said that if you move to a country you should support them Rob. That's not what I'm saying though. If I moved to Australia I wouldn't suddenly stop supporting England. I'm saying it's sad that a lot of young Muslims don't feel British or English. Edited August 10, 2006 by alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17799 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I'm not worried about what top a kid wears at cricket, the people who I am worried about don't watch cricket as they will almost certainly find some reason in their religion that it's wrong (actually, it is, but that's another story ). 174477[/snapback] One of the 7/7 bombers played cricket didn't he? 174480[/snapback] Don't know but I bet his imam didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 The ol' Tebbit Test 174479[/snapback] Textbook Rob - dismissive whilst missing the point. I'm aware Tebbit said that if you move to a country you should support them Rob. That's not what I'm saying though. If I moved to Australia I wouldn't suddenly stop supporting England. I'm saying it's sad that a lot of young Muslims don't feel British or English. 174488[/snapback] Probably because they read threads like this and don't feel all that welcome tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I'm not worried about what top a kid wears at cricket, the people who I am worried about don't watch cricket as they will almost certainly find some reason in their religion that it's wrong (actually, it is, but that's another story ). 174477[/snapback] One of the 7/7 bombers played cricket didn't he? 174480[/snapback] Don't know but I bet his imam didn't. 174492[/snapback] Not very familiar with the Koran but I'm willing to bet only a rather extreme interpretation of it would prevent people from watching / taking part in sport (well blokes anyway ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 The ol' Tebbit Test 174479[/snapback] Textbook Rob - dismissive whilst missing the point. I'm aware Tebbit said that if you move to a country you should support them Rob. That's not what I'm saying though. If I moved to Australia I wouldn't suddenly stop supporting England. I'm saying it's sad that a lot of young Muslims don't feel British or English. 174488[/snapback] Probably because they read threads like this and don't feel all that welcome tbh. 174494[/snapback] Do you think I've said anything that is particularly out of order or offensive to Muslims like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8994 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 nothing much to add that hasn't already been said. .glad we caught them before anyone was hurt .they've still got a minor victory (the absolute mayhem and reduction of freedom for us pesky infidels) .worried about the inevitable backlash against the wrong people .I'm desperate to see some kind of admonishment from the Muslim Council of Britain.. not a wishy washy press release. But a firm and proud statement distancing the islamic religion from barbaric acts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 The ol' Tebbit Test 174479[/snapback] Textbook Rob - dismissive whilst missing the point. I'm aware Tebbit said that if you move to a country you should support them Rob. That's not what I'm saying though. If I moved to Australia I wouldn't suddenly stop supporting England. I'm saying it's sad that a lot of young Muslims don't feel British or English. 174488[/snapback] Probably because they read threads like this and don't feel all that welcome tbh. 174494[/snapback] Do you think I've said anything that is particularly out of order or offensive to Muslims like? 174498[/snapback] No. Not you specifically. But I'm sure British muslims love being stereotyped as insular callcentre staff who mistreat their women and celebrate the deaths of other British civilians. As long as our society continues to be this welcoming why wouldn't they want to integrate more fully with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 The ol' Tebbit Test 174479[/snapback] Textbook Rob - dismissive whilst missing the point. I'm aware Tebbit said that if you move to a country you should support them Rob. That's not what I'm saying though. If I moved to Australia I wouldn't suddenly stop supporting England. I'm saying it's sad that a lot of young Muslims don't feel British or English. 174488[/snapback] I wasn't being dismissive dear lad - I was just pointing out that it was one of Mr T's points that has come round again I agree with you - its a shame that 2nd or third generation Muslims don't support England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 The ol' Tebbit Test 174479[/snapback] Textbook Rob - dismissive whilst missing the point. I'm aware Tebbit said that if you move to a country you should support them Rob. That's not what I'm saying though. If I moved to Australia I wouldn't suddenly stop supporting England. I'm saying it's sad that a lot of young Muslims don't feel British or English. 174488[/snapback] I wasn't being dismissive dear lad - I was just pointing out that it was one of Mr T's points that has come round again I agree with you - its a shame that 2nd or third generation Muslims don't support England 174507[/snapback] Fair do's - sorry for being a defensive tit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 The ol' Tebbit Test 174479[/snapback] Textbook Rob - dismissive whilst missing the point. I'm aware Tebbit said that if you move to a country you should support them Rob. That's not what I'm saying though. If I moved to Australia I wouldn't suddenly stop supporting England. I'm saying it's sad that a lot of young Muslims don't feel British or English. 174488[/snapback] Probably because they read threads like this and don't feel all that welcome tbh. 174494[/snapback] Do you think I've said anything that is particularly out of order or offensive to Muslims like? 174498[/snapback] No. Not you specifically. But I'm sure British muslims love being stereotyped as insular callcentre staff who mistreat their women and celebrate the deaths of other British civilians. As long as our society continues to be this welcoming why wouldn't they want to integrate more fully with us? 174506[/snapback] I can see why you quoted me there then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 The ol' Tebbit Test 174479[/snapback] Textbook Rob - dismissive whilst missing the point. I'm aware Tebbit said that if you move to a country you should support them Rob. That's not what I'm saying though. If I moved to Australia I wouldn't suddenly stop supporting England. I'm saying it's sad that a lot of young Muslims don't feel British or English. 174488[/snapback] I wasn't being dismissive dear lad - I was just pointing out that it was one of Mr T's points that has come round again I agree with you - its a shame that 2nd or third generation Muslims don't support England 174507[/snapback] 2nd or 3rd generation muslims will be born into a muslim family, go to a muslin school, have muslim rolemodels, have muslim friends, live in a muslim area, marry a muslim, etc etc etc why should they support england? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I can see why you quoted me there then 174511[/snapback] Because you said "it's sad that a lot of young Muslims don't feel British or English." I was agreeing that it's a shame, but pointing out that it's understandable, given the contempt with which they are treated. Not maliciously, just as standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I can see why you quoted me there then 174511[/snapback] Because you said "it's sad that a lot of young Muslims don't feel British or English." I was agreeing that it's a shame, but pointing out that it's understandable, given the contempt with which they are treated. Not maliciously, just as standard. 174515[/snapback] Me being dismissive (and sarcastic) and missing the point. Soz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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