PC gone mad again - The Red Arrows @ 2012
29 September 2007, 06:18 PM
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PC gone mad again - The Red Arrows @ 2012
Hello all, received this today, dont think its been posted already but thought it might be of interest.....
The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British".
Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. The display team have performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team "too militaristically British". Red Arrows pilots were said to be "outraged", as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display for the Games, something which had never been seen before. Being axed from a British-based event for being "too British" is an insult - the Arrows are a symbol of Britain.
The Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade, as they display their British-built Hawk aircraft all over the world.
The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to have been truly spectacular.
It is to be hoped that common sense prevails
If you disagree with this decision, sign the petition on the link below
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012
The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British".
Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. The display team have performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team "too militaristically British". Red Arrows pilots were said to be "outraged", as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display for the Games, something which had never been seen before. Being axed from a British-based event for being "too British" is an insult - the Arrows are a symbol of Britain.
The Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade, as they display their British-built Hawk aircraft all over the world.
The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to have been truly spectacular.
It is to be hoped that common sense prevails
If you disagree with this decision, sign the petition on the link below
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012
29 September 2007, 09:52 PM
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Is it just me that thinks that maybe there is a point of not calling on a demonstration of military expertise is appropriate at a non-politicised international event.
Just a thought!
Just a thought!
30 September 2007, 12:24 AM
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Olympics 2012
Total waste of time effort and money as far as I am concerned.
It's the usual case of the rich bar-stewards getting richer check out this link 2012 SALARY TOPS £3M: Sporting Life | London 2012 Olympic Games. Latest News, Audio Interviews & More
Perhaps the Red Arrows should change to Jaguars and accidently drop a little present off at the headquarters of the Olympic committee.
It's the usual case of the rich bar-stewards getting richer check out this link 2012 SALARY TOPS £3M: Sporting Life | London 2012 Olympic Games. Latest News, Audio Interviews & More
Perhaps the Red Arrows should change to Jaguars and accidently drop a little present off at the headquarters of the Olympic committee.
30 September 2007, 12:58 AM
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30 September 2007, 01:19 AM
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It's a total load of bollox pardon my French. If the Olympics held in New Zealand would anybody object to the Haka being performed at the opening ceremony. Madness total madness!!
30 September 2007, 10:08 AM
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I hope that we don't try to win any of the events either, at risk of upsetting some less worthy team
mb
30 September 2007, 10:36 AM
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How STUPID can people be???
This is NOT TRUE.....its made up nonsense.
"Hello all, received this today" Translated....baaaaa baaaaaaa
This is NOT TRUE.....its made up nonsense.
"Hello all, received this today" Translated....baaaaa baaaaaaa
30 September 2007, 11:09 AM
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...so i expect that they won't want the police to patrol the event, after all, they are "too British", and public transport won't be used because the London bus is "too British" and neither will people take trains because they were invented by the British. Nobody will be allowed to fly there, because the jet engine is "too British". Then there are telephones, flushing toilets, tarmac roads, computers for the results system, fire extinguishers, electric lighting, portland cement, pneumatic tyres, etc. - all invented by Brits, and thus are obviously not suitable for inclusion is any shape or form in these "cannot offend anyone" games.
I hope that we don't try to win any of the events either, at risk of upsetting some less worthy team
mb
I hope that we don't try to win any of the events either, at risk of upsetting some less worthy team
mb
30 September 2007, 12:40 PM
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The Sun
...but the "official word" from The Government is...
But i still don't trust 'em! 
mb
...but the "official word" from The Government is...
Originally Posted by the Government's response
The e-petition asking the Prime Minister to "to Allow the Red Arrows to Fly at the 2012 Olympics" is ongoing. This is a response in advance of the closing date from the Government.
It is not true to suggest that the Government has banned the Red Arrows from celebrations to mark the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The organising committee of London 2012 will decide what to include in the celebrations - but with five years to go, decisions are yet to be made on what the celebrations will look like, although you can be assured that they will be a spectacular showcase of Britain's best.
It is not true to suggest that the Government has banned the Red Arrows from celebrations to mark the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The organising committee of London 2012 will decide what to include in the celebrations - but with five years to go, decisions are yet to be made on what the celebrations will look like, although you can be assured that they will be a spectacular showcase of Britain's best.
mb
30 September 2007, 01:46 PM
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Meridian - 'It has, and it wasn't true first time either. Do you believe everything someone e-mails you? If so, I've got this US$21 million in this account that I need to move...'
Maybe its true, maybe its not like I say its just there for interest, feel free to transfer me the $21 mil , I only want it if it comes from a Nigerian bank account though
Maybe its true, maybe its not like I say its just there for interest, feel free to transfer me the $21 mil , I only want it if it comes from a Nigerian bank account though
30 September 2007, 02:06 PM
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The Red Arrows do not demonstrate anything at all to do with military expertise. What they actually do is to put on a superlative show of flying skill and teamwork which is of great interest and enjoyment for all who see their display. They are arguably the best formation display team in the world and do so much to promote this country in the eyes of the rest of the world.
I do realise that words such "teamwork" and cooperation etc. only have their place in the pink dictionary for use to impress us all but could never be actually used to describe what actually happens in those organisations, and when it is shown by a team such as the Arrows, it would of course be anaethema to our wonderful leaders and their creepy followers!
Les
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30 September 2007, 03:49 PM
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LOL @ "banned" If theyre not on the agenda then fine, but "banned" 
Sounds like a silly chain email to me... Some excercise to gather as many names on a blag petition or something...
Quite sad really as it would stir th emotions of the hanky on head tatooed brigade.
If theyre not on the agenda then fine, but "banned" Sounds like a silly chain email to me... Some excercise to gather as many names on a blag petition or something...
Quite sad really as it would stir th emotions of the hanky on head tatooed brigade.
01 October 2007, 08:38 PM
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Perhaps you would like to tell us more and why you believe it to be nonsense.
The 3 national newspapers that i personally read reporting this subject are odviously mistaken.
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