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<blockquote data-quote="Bullitt" data-source="post: 210149"><p>During the commonwealth games, "Land of Hope and Glory" was used and I personally feel it fits the bill perfectly.</p><p></p><p>Sadly however it is true these days that being English has been, by way of our old friend political correctness, is deemed both insensitive and insulting. That said however, an outsider looking in would probably laugh at us and our national pride when they consider the way the government treats us when we're not from London. I honestly believe these days that if I flew a St. Georges Cross the police would knock on my door and tell me to lower it.</p><p></p><p>"Englishness" s something people only get behind these days when sport is involved, but then it can be a facade. Using Tennis as an example, you never hear of an "English" player; Tim Henman was a "Brit" whereas Andy Murray is a "Scot". Or in Formula 1, Damon Hill and Lewis Hamilton are "British" while David Coulthard is "Scottish" and Eddie Irvine was referred to as an "Ulsterman".</p><p></p><p>Then there's the problem of countries like America which don't know the difference between "British" and "English" (Can somebody please explain to me what a "British accent" is?)</p><p></p><p>Anyway, here's a song:</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Oh, and as a Parliamentarian my I counter our beloved Prestwicks comment with "A POX ON THE KING/QUEEN"</p><p></p><p>I thank you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bullitt, post: 210149"] During the commonwealth games, "Land of Hope and Glory" was used and I personally feel it fits the bill perfectly. Sadly however it is true these days that being English has been, by way of our old friend political correctness, is deemed both insensitive and insulting. That said however, an outsider looking in would probably laugh at us and our national pride when they consider the way the government treats us when we’re not from London. I honestly believe these days that if I flew a St. Georges Cross the police would knock on my door and tell me to lower it. “Englishness” s something people only get behind these days when sport is involved, but then it can be a facade. Using Tennis as an example, you never hear of an “English” player; Tim Henman was a “Brit” whereas Andy Murray is a “Scot”. Or in Formula 1, Damon Hill and Lewis Hamilton are “British” while David Coulthard is “Scottish” and Eddie Irvine was referred to as an “Ulsterman”. Then there’s the problem of countries like America which don’t know the difference between “British” and “English” (Can somebody please explain to me what a “British accent” is?) Anyway, here’s a song: Oh, and as a Parliamentarian my I counter our beloved Prestwicks comment with "A POX ON THE KING/QUEEN" I thank you. [/QUOTE]
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