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Calm down.
How contentious the flag burning issue is seems to vary from country to country. I’m not sure what the situation is in the US, but I’m fairly sure that the actual act isn’t illegal in the UK.
"Thanks but no Yanks" signs got attention, but perhaps a line has been crossed with flag burning?
Whatever next? Not being able to draw a cartoon depicting the prophet Muhammad?
Maybe I'm wrong? Maybe we should all really be treading on egg shells and avoid upsetting anyone?
Maybe they should have burnt Hicks and Gillette in effigy? One effigy a year is probably enough though, and November the 5th seems to be the date to go for.
It seems obvious that the flag burning was clearly just directed at the debt saddling duo. I am sorry if this action upset the good people of America (including American friends of mine). I also hope this action by a minority doesn't alienate any US LFC supporters. I would however be happy if it upset LFC's current custodians Bert and Ernie - those who have shafted my club.
Let's try to keep things in perspective here. Nobody charged anyone else with a piece of metal in their hands. The act was purely symbolic. Jamie Kanwar made a neat giant leap from flag burning to assassination in his article. Let's not be quite so reactionary.
Get a grip. Keep it real.
Walk on.
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Really,really,really stupid. Sorry that was soooooooooooooo stupid. There are so many Liverpool fans in this country (USA) that contribute to our club's finances, many of whom are American. You should be sorry that that action alienated many fans. Millions of LFC fans in this country buy shirts, subscribe to LFC's website and pay for games on pay per view. All this money goes to help our team and is especially important in these trying times. I am so disgusted by that action and I am sorry to say that it will directly affect our club. Don't forget one of the reasons we are in this mess was the failure to market our team at the end of the 80's to powerful global markets like the USA.
Stupid and sad.
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Really,really,really stupid. Sorry that was soooooooooooooo stupid. There are so many Liverpool fans in this country (USA) that contribute to our club's finances, many of whom are American. You should be sorry that that action alienated many fans. Millions of LFC fans in this country buy shirts, subscribe to LFC's website and pay for games on pay per view. All this money goes to help our team and is especially important in these trying times. I am so disgusted by that action and I am sorry to say that it will directly affect our club. Don't forget one of the reasons we are in this mess was the failure to market our team at the end of the 80's to powerful global markets like the USA.
Stupid and sad. Spot On !
IF YOU WANT TO BE HEARD SPEAK SOFTLY - BOB PAISLEY
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"I can't go through this misery much longer and what worries me is that there are probably a lot of Reds out there with little to lose. Because of that, I am absolutely amazed that nobody has stepped things up a bit. I said months ago that it was time to put the frightners on. Ski masks and baseballs bats is enough to put the sh*ts up anyone. You don't have to hurt anyone but at least give the impression that you will. And as for 'that's not the Liverpool way' and 'the press will come down hard on us', well I say [oops]! What Liverpool way? There is no Liverpool way any more and as for the press and negative attention, seriously, can it get any worse? We won't have a club left at this rate.
I wouldn't hesitate to wade into anyone with a baseball bat that is harming my club and I don't care if it means a spell in the jug. It might make no difference but at least I will have achieved satisfaction. Peaceful, disruptive but legal protests are what I would prefer, I'm just saying I'm surprised that nobody has started smashing up RBS branches yet.
Hicks, Gillett, Purslow, Broughton... can it get any worse? For the love of God, someone wake me from this misery"
Dunk above is what you wrote a few days ago,and you probably aired the views of thousands in what you wrote.Although burning the flag was unjustified i am sure you can understand how high emotions are running at the moment amongst supporters. Coulda sworn you were telling me to settle down a few days ago , and i contradict things do i?? lol what a joke
Your not drunk till ya s h i t ya pants
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"I can't go through this misery much longer and what worries me is that there are probably a lot of Reds out there with little to lose. Because of that, I am absolutely amazed that nobody has stepped things up a bit. I said months ago that it was time to put the frightners on. Ski masks and baseballs bats is enough to put the sh*ts up anyone. You don't have to hurt anyone but at least give the impression that you will. And as for 'that's not the Liverpool way' and 'the press will come down hard on us', well I say [oops]! What Liverpool way? There is no Liverpool way any more and as for the press and negative attention, seriously, can it get any worse? We won't have a club left at this rate.
I wouldn't hesitate to wade into anyone with a baseball bat that is harming my club and I don't care if it means a spell in the jug. It might make no difference but at least I will have achieved satisfaction. Peaceful, disruptive but legal protests are what I would prefer, I'm just saying I'm surprised that nobody has started smashing up RBS branches yet.
Hicks, Gillett, Purslow, Broughton... can it get any worse? For the love of God, someone wake me from this misery"
Dunk above is what you wrote a few days ago,and you probably aired the views of thousands in what you wrote.Although burning the flag was unjustified i am sure you can understand how high emotions are running at the moment amongst supporters. Coulda sworn you were telling me to settle down a few days ago , and i contradict things do i?? lol what a joke Your point being?
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Point being settle down and stop contradicting yourself, angry hooliganism is not pretty and it aint the LFC way, go support west ham maybe?
Your not drunk till ya s h i t ya pants
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Point being settle down and stop contradicting yourself, angry hooliganism is not pretty and it aint the LFC way, go support west ham maybe? Contradiction?Hooligans?West Ham? What are you talking about..do you even know?
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don't worry leg end i am sure it just went over your head
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obviously not that sure, judging by the fact that you have framed it as a question...
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