EM Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 ... as the people who were with me were not impressed.... A couple of minutes along with the rest of the country (many businesses and broadcasters) for people to reflect together on wars in the world and friends/family lost or injured is not bad thing really. The general idea here is that people are expressing their solidarity by deciding to refrain from speaking for a couple of minutes. Not a lot of effort involved in that. Surely the additional act of actually choosing to switch the radio off would make the effort more meaningful? Nowadays people seem to expect to have their erses wiped for them and everything provided on a plate, even the most minimal of tokenistic contemplation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 ^^ Amen!.. Couldn't have put it better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biglad Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 ^^^ At last, a bit of sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orkneypaul Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 At last, wondered how long it would take before some sense.Oh! and as a wee side thought how many of you girners switched off your mobile phones? I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 I find it sadly ironic that someone who - through the best of intentions, I am sure, from their own perspective - rails against warmongers, should threaten violence so readily against another, herein, simply for having the unmitigated gall to disagree with you. I would have thought that, with your obvious firsthand experiences, sir, you would understand that violence begets violence, and resolves nothing. But then, maybe you truly are "a very naughty boy"! Your humble servant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 I just re-read what I'd given my support to to there.. Shame on me.I read EM's post to be supportive of my belief that remembrance doesn't stop with a symbol but I now feel he's only complaining about the quality of inaction that's being offered. And Sherlock.. You can sod off! I can't indulge someone who portrays themselves as a fictional character and expects to be taken seriously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Quite so, dear fellow. Again, the irony... Your humble servant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 “The death of one man is a tragedy; the death of thousands is a matter of statisticsâ€. (Joseph Stalin in a conversation with Churchill). That is why we should remember - to make damn sure that world leaders know that we won’t forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyboy Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Off topic slightly its nice to see Sherlock back and Longdog I really enjoy your blog. Always very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemire Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Geez northernxposure I understand you feel passionately about this from reading your posts but I was only saying my opinion. You can't change the fact some people wear their poppy one day and forget about it the rest of the year but there are others who feel a great deal of respect all year round, for the poor men still fighting and should be home with their families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biglad Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 I find it sadly ironic that someone who - through the best of intentions, I am sure, from their own perspective - rails against warmongers, should threaten violence so readily against another, herein, simply for having the unmitigated gall to disagree with you. I would have thought that, with your obvious firsthand experiences, sir, you would understand that violence begets violence, and resolves nothing. But then, maybe you truly are "a very naughty boy"! Your humble servant. Have I missed something or is it that I'm no Sherlock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyboy Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 @ ParahandyDon't get me wrong.. I'm all up for a fight if it's unavoidable and justified but many died for Mr Blairs little 'faux pas' (an act which I personally feel is treasonous!). And [***Mod edit - content removed***] I think this is the bit Sherlock is talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwithin Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 This made me laugh, SIC twitter feed"SIBC news - Remembrance Sunday: SIBC carries two minute silence live from war memorial/town hall area in central Lerwick for 24th time." buts whats all this about? "SIBC news - Visiting bird watchers given fresh advice on giving offence to Shetland people." its like a spoof news site lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlady Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=SIBC_Shetland So NOT a case of "no 2 min silence" .. just observed annually for 24 years on Remembrance Sunday. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ian and Inga for the 24/7 service (with very little thanks) that they provide for Shetland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biglad Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=SIBC_Shetland So NOT a case of "no 2 min silence" .. just observed annually for 24 years on Remembrance Sunday. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ian and Inga for the 24/7 service (with very little thanks) that they provide for Shetland It would be great to just get on with things without the good old 'Shetslaggers' having a go at anything they see fit and don't agree with. Glad this thread (or original post) has been proven wrong and we can look forward to the next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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