Poll: Proud to be British

[Bravo 21]

allright, first i have to say, i am not a British citizn, nor have I ever been to Britain. This is however, something I plan to rectify, as a proud member of the former British Empire.

 

[Stephanos132]

I'm english before being british (and only grudgingly so), and it's hard to be proud of the fucking mess of a country we have atm. What I am appreciative of, however, is the culture (to some degree) and natural beauty of the isle of my birth.

 

[Danzaivar]

The people seemed snobbish when they saw me and knew what I was (some how being American makes me scum to you, but being NATIVE American makes me the scum that grows on Dog excrement)...

I see where the snobbery probably came from. In the UK there is very much a perception that being proud of a racial characteristic makes you a racist (or have a superiority complex at the least). If you was telling people you were 6% cherokee or you are a native american or whatever, that's gonna elicit some chuckles. People was probably just trying not to laugh, or that had set the first impression so low they didn't make more of an effort.

The general rule is not to be proud of anything that isn't a football club or you'll be mocked for it.

 

[The_root_of_all_evil]

I I was outside at lunch today, watching four squadrons of Harriers showing off for the last time before being retired. Fuck whoever decided it was a good idea to do this, and many other terrible things, to our military.

Agreed. Sad day.

 

[Druss the Slayer]

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I'm confused :/ British people slaughtered all the native indians? I don't want to come across as an idiot, as I'm far from schooled about these things, but it was my understanding that we went across to form colonies in North Americia (I spell it wrong because I'm 'ard). It was eventually the people from these colonies that performed the horrific acts against the natives, but by then I really don't think they should be considered British. By the way, search 'The Slavery Abolition Act 1833' on google. It might be insightful for you.

 

[Zykon TheLich]

The "knocking up" would be to the fault of you and your people.

No, that would be the fault of the person who did the knocking up.

 

[RewardMe]

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Its not hatred, it white washing. If i made the statement that for much the United States history, it has only positively affected the world, you would cry out falsery.

And it was my great (times... I think its five. maybe. I can trace it back to 1766 as to where they first conincided) that an ENGLISHMAN Had sexual relations with a native american woman. The "knocking up" would be to the fault of you and your people.

GET IN THERE MY SON!!!

 

[AcrylicHero]

Emerald, if you're 6% cherokee, don't fecking mention it mate. I'm probably 1% French, or Norse; yet you will not find me talking about myself as though I'm French, or Scandinavian.

And I would hold your arguement in higher stead, if you spelt Britain correctly.

Britain (and whether i choose to spell it right is up to me, since your country seems to not want to acknowledge the evil it committed against my people), New Zealand for a semester and I hop skipped around some of the South Asian/Pacific countries/islands, and the worst that left an impression on me was Britain. The people seemed snobbish when they saw me and knew what I was (some how being American makes me scum to you, but being NATIVE American makes me the scum that grows on Dog excrement), the weather was horrible (I dont understand how you people live not being able to see the sun or living in constant rain for most of the year), and the diet there was something that I fear may have stunted me. I made friends, yes, and no, your country wasnt all bad, but the cons FAR outweighed the Pros.

Okay first of all where did u go in Britain? I think its unfair to judge 3 countries and northern ireland if you only went to one city in one country, i dont judge America by the rednecks i know exist and i can assure you that being Cherokee is something everyone i associate with would find really cool.

Sounds alot like Bradford imo. Apologises to any Bradfordians/bradfordish/whatever people here.
Really? Discrimination against native americans? Haven't heard that one before.
I never had trouble in London, midlands and newcastle, and I'm asian and wasn't even born in this country.
I've seen and heard people take sarcastic jabs at americans every now and then in tourist buses etc, but nothing serious at all.

 

[Phoxinator]

Are you proud to call yourself British?
Please feel free to post your opinions, as well as voting in the poll. Also, state your age please, if you can

I for one am very proud to be British and English, what with our rich history, our impact on the world and living standards/human rights. I know a lot of people at my college (age 16-18) who are definately not proud to be British and plan to move country as soon as they can.

Discuss?

I'm between 14 and 25 and firmly believe England is the finest country to live in in the world.

But there's a mistake in your poll...
Yes (Age >25)
No (Age <25)

You need to correct the less than sign to a more than sign on the 'No' section.

 

[Druss the Slayer]

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Its not hatred, it white washing. If i made the statement that for much the United States history, it has only positively affected the world, you would cry out falsery.

And it was my great (times... I think its five. maybe. I can trace it back to 1766 as to where they first conincided) that an ENGLISHMAN Had sexual relations with a native american woman. The "knocking up" would be to the fault of you and your people.

GET IN THERE MY SON!!!

Pissed myself mate :')

 

[Chrono212]

Rule Britannia!
(18 years of age)

Yeppers, coz we are pretty damn open and tolerant.
Sure there are a lot of things done wring but there are a whole lot more that is done right. :3

 

[Druss the Slayer]

Are you proud to call yourself British?
Please feel free to post your opinions, as well as voting in the poll. Also, state your age please, if you can

I for one am very proud to be British and English, what with our rich history, our impact on the world and living standards/human rights. I know a lot of people at my college (age 16-18) who are definately not proud to be British and plan to move country as soon as they can.

Discuss?

I'm between 14 and 25 and firmly believe England is the finest country to live in in the world.

But there's a mistake in your poll...
Yes (Age >25)
No (Age <25)

You need to correct the less than sign to a more than sign on the 'No' section.

Pray do tell, how can I alter the poll? I've already stated atleast twice that the sign is the wrong way around, but people seem to be missing my apologies

 

[Xyliss]

I am Scottish. Not British.

And no, I am not.

Technically you're both. I am English and would classify myself as such but I'm still British. Regardless of how proud of it you are you still are British.

 

[dombot]

yes (23)
the short answer would have to be yes because of tea and queuing.

whilst there are many things you can say are wrong with this country (it's going straight to hell if you believe the mail and the express) i do feel proud and privileged to have been born here.
really speaking when compared to most countries we are safe from crime and terrorism, healthy and wealthy. we are free to do and say what we want (within reason) and don't need to fear being taken away by the thought police. and if we are sick or unable to look after ourselves the state and people around will look after us regardless of personal wealth.
The mix of different cultures here is amazing and the fact that for the most part we get along with new and different peoples and just assimilate any decent new ideas into our culture (e.g curries, now our national dish)

I think the reason i am most proud to call myself British though is the fact we don't need to shout how great and amazing we are in a jingoistic fever, we recognise we are a decent/'great' country but it doesn't mean we have to say that other countries are crap because of this or hide from anything bad that may spoil this dream of a perfect 'great' country.

 

[Ramin 123]

our impact on the world and living standards/human rights.

Yeah.... As an american, I cant say yes, so my answer would have to be no, but i wouldnt go flaunting that around. Britain isnt exactly know for its peaceful and respectfulness in its treatment of the native people.

To be fair, Britain was the birthplace of modern economics, and the Liberalism that now retrospectively derides those actions. It could be said that we at least learned from our mistakes.

And anyway, why the hell are there any US peeps on dis' ere fread? So far the two that have posted have just popped in to remind us how awesome the USA is and how bad the UK is. Thanks a bunch, guys. You made my dog cry. :[

Don't listen to those Scottish peeps. They just hate all us Southerners for no good reason. =P

Oh don't worry most hate you from the west as well (Ireland in case you lost your map) lol. I don't know how I feel to be honest. I'd consider myself Irish even though I have a British passport, I don't like it here in Northern Ireland, there's no sense of national unity or anything. The English have fucked it all up but at the same time, the English, to their credit know how to run things, the Irish don't :|

 

[Danzaivar]

Considering the native people of a country make up only 1% of its total 300 Million+, 6% aint too bad.

You could be 90% Native American and it would still be irrelevant. You was born in the USA so you are American. Just as American as an "African American" who's parents were both born in Kenya, or a "Latin American" who's parents were in America illegally and gave birth within a week of first entering America, or a "(Regular?) American" who's ancestors were pilgrims who came over with the first wave. All of you are American!

As I said earlier, in the UK the only people who think being the native inhabitants of an island is worth a damn are regarded as racist. They have a fascist party and everything!

And 1% of 300 million is 3 million. That's a big community. There are entire countries with lower populations than that.

 

[Arsen]

South America called.

They want their island back.

 

[thebighead01]

Use to. Had heaps of pride. Would read up on as much history about Britain as I could. But that was a long time ago. There isn't much point in being proud for just being born in a particular place. it's not an achievement. I particular have very little reason to feel any pride in Britain right now. Tories are in power, cuts galore (sorry austerity measures), police beating up people in wheelchairs, and no one except students saying a damn thing about it. -.-