Poppy Day bingo

Adam · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:06 pm

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The Romans came...the Vikings too....

And, I seem to recall, took over. Hardly a great precedent to cite.

smod · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:10 pm

Arnold wrote:

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The great poppy con: How one company selling the little red flowers only gives 10% to the British Legion

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/artic ... z1dDOjdbyt

Funny how they were praising them in an earlier article

Flower power: 'Blinged-up' poppies have the X Factor as sales set to reach £40million

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While the Poppy Appeal has always been a successful fundraising venture, the pin itself has never really been regarded as a fashion staple.
But thanks to a revamp - and a string of celebrity endorsements, the accessory has become a style must-have - and an instant sell-out hit.
The new range of poppies is expected to generate more than £40million this year - the biggest in the history of the Royal British Legion, currently celebrating its 90th anniversary.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/artic ... z1dCsZIkva

I still find it incredibly obscene to have fashion poppies. It merely ties into the celebrity fixation that the poppy symbol has become.

Malcolm Armsteen · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:14 pm

Adam wrote:

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The Romans came...the Vikings too....

And, I seem to recall, took over. Hardly a great precedent to cite.

Don't forget the Belgae. And the Keltoi...

Malcolm Armsteen · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:17 pm

Actually, that rings a bell. Isn't it part of that BNP children's cartoon of a few years back - Boudicca defeated the Romans coz she is wite, innit.

oboogie · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 4:39 pm

Malcolm Armsteen wrote:

Actually, that rings a bell. Isn't it part of that BNP children's cartoon of a few years back - Boudicca defeated the Romans coz she is wite, innit.

Yep. Billy Brit, it was featured on HIGNFY, which I expect is where you saw it.

Malcolm Armsteen · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 4:51 pm

That's the pustule.

smod · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:46 pm

Looks like Cameron isn't the only bandwagon jumper.

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English Defence League in Fifa roof protest over England team Remembrance Day poppies

Two members of the English Defence League climbed onto the roof of Fifa's headquarters in Zurich with a banner protesting against the ban.

A Fifa spokesman confirmed the protest is ongoing and that Swiss police were in attendance.

The two protesters displayed a banner with two poppies on which read: "English defence League. How dare Fifa disrespect our war dead and wounded. Support out troops."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/footba ... ppies.html

satnav · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:11 pm

I do hope that the Swiss police carry machine guns or tasers.

Malcolm Armsteen · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:18 pm

It seems that Prince William is now aboard the bandwagon, and is hectoring Fifa to break its own rules.

Timbo · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:20 pm

Malcolm Armsteen wrote:

It seems that Prince William is now aboard the bandwagon, and is hectoring Fifa to break its own rules.

I'm sure the FIFA board are genuflecting at the very sight of his letterhead.

Malcolm Armsteen · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:24 pm

More on the EDL 'occupation' of Fifa headquarters:

http://www.edlnews.co.uk/edl-news/tommy ... ppy-appeal

Unlike Help for Heroes who are a bit ambivalent about the EDL, the British Legion has no truck with them at all. I rather doubt that the FA will be best pleased to have their cause promoted by a couple of violent racists...

mattomac · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:31 pm

We can but hope a heavy gust of wind comes from nowhere and knocks them both off.

satnav · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:35 pm

David Cameron really doesn't seem to understand the art of diplomacy. In the run up to bidding for the world cup he was happy to cozy up to FIFA delegates to try and get their votes but as soon as it was clear that the bid had failed he was more than happy to put the boot into FIFA.
I assume as a result of the English FA's behaviour we have very few friends at FIFA so it's hardly surprising that FIFA have refused to budge. If this potential problem had been noticed when the fixtures was first arranged so quiet lobbying may have gained some concessions but the megaphone diplomacy of Cameron has no chance of working. Cameron's approach to the FIFA seems very similar to his approach to the EU where he wants to pick and chose which rules we should abide by.

smod · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:36 pm

The EDL are certainly happy to hijack the poppy for their own ends.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ENGLISH-DEFEN ... 870de6afe4

smod · **Posted:** Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:40 pm

So now England players can wear poppies on their black armbands. How ridiculous.

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