The Poppy Bullies are at it again.
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2015 12:12 pm
Well its that time of the year again, when instead of recognising peoples right to freedom of thought and action; the Poppy Bullies pour scorn and bile on people who refuse to conform to their way of thinking.
James McClean is an obvious target once again. I greatly admire James for refusing to bend his knee to the internet trolls who spout venomous comments at him on all the social media outlets.
The official leader of the opposition Jeremy Corbyn has had plenty of flak since he took power. Now Sienna Miller is in the firing line (excuse the pun) for not wearing a poppy on the Graham Norton show.
This Sunday at Dingwall the Celtic travelling support will be put under the spotlight. The very people who Ronny Deila had a go at last week will be poised to strike at the first line of any Irish Song being sung by our support.
All the nonsense we get from Tory MPs in particular about respecting the fallen; how many of them or their offspring have volunteered to fight in foreign countries? I think you will find it will be the working class men and women who do the fighting; the very same people the Tory Austerity Policy affects most.
I wish more Irish Players would have the courage to do what James McClean does; he stands up for his own community; and refuses to pay tribute to those who caused them great harm and distress; Bloody Sunday being the prime example.
How do so-called stars of stage and screen see themselves when they have no freedom of choice or expression as to whether they wear a poppy on any television show at this time of year? Are these people so insecure that they just follow the instructions? Or is it a case of they dont want ridiculed in the media for having the guts to make their own decisions like James.
I dont wear a poppy; and I certainly dont have a problem with anyone who does wear one; if they do so for the right reason that is. But i certainly wont be lectured by people trying to put me down for not wearing one; and certainly not from people who have been wearing the same one for ten years contributing nothing to the cause they claim to support so strongly.
This week at Dingwall i believe there is a Remembrance Day Parade in the town; and all the shops will be closed until after the parade ends.
I also believe there will be a minutes silence before kick-off; if any of our supporters dont want to take part in that for whatever reason; then i would suggest they stay outside the ground until its over; or just sit in silence with your own thoughts.
Im sure over on the other side of Glasgow we will see another show of triumphalism at its worst. A show full of sectarian singing which will go unpunished by Scotlands Finest. And all done supposedly in support of people who fought and died for Freedom from oppression.
James McClean is an obvious target once again. I greatly admire James for refusing to bend his knee to the internet trolls who spout venomous comments at him on all the social media outlets.
The official leader of the opposition Jeremy Corbyn has had plenty of flak since he took power. Now Sienna Miller is in the firing line (excuse the pun) for not wearing a poppy on the Graham Norton show.
This Sunday at Dingwall the Celtic travelling support will be put under the spotlight. The very people who Ronny Deila had a go at last week will be poised to strike at the first line of any Irish Song being sung by our support.
All the nonsense we get from Tory MPs in particular about respecting the fallen; how many of them or their offspring have volunteered to fight in foreign countries? I think you will find it will be the working class men and women who do the fighting; the very same people the Tory Austerity Policy affects most.
I wish more Irish Players would have the courage to do what James McClean does; he stands up for his own community; and refuses to pay tribute to those who caused them great harm and distress; Bloody Sunday being the prime example.
How do so-called stars of stage and screen see themselves when they have no freedom of choice or expression as to whether they wear a poppy on any television show at this time of year? Are these people so insecure that they just follow the instructions? Or is it a case of they dont want ridiculed in the media for having the guts to make their own decisions like James.
I dont wear a poppy; and I certainly dont have a problem with anyone who does wear one; if they do so for the right reason that is. But i certainly wont be lectured by people trying to put me down for not wearing one; and certainly not from people who have been wearing the same one for ten years contributing nothing to the cause they claim to support so strongly.
This week at Dingwall i believe there is a Remembrance Day Parade in the town; and all the shops will be closed until after the parade ends.
I also believe there will be a minutes silence before kick-off; if any of our supporters dont want to take part in that for whatever reason; then i would suggest they stay outside the ground until its over; or just sit in silence with your own thoughts.
Im sure over on the other side of Glasgow we will see another show of triumphalism at its worst. A show full of sectarian singing which will go unpunished by Scotlands Finest. And all done supposedly in support of people who fought and died for Freedom from oppression.