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POLL: Patriotic -Are You?

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Wordplay, Jun 14, 2004.

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  1. Wordplay Gems: 29/31
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    After reading some of Patriotism? -thread, I thought to ask it in a simple manner. So, do you count yourself to be patriotic or not? If yes, would you go to war if the call came?

    Myself, I wouldn't go to the frontier even if Finland was the defending country. Help behind the lines, maybe; but wouldn't risk my life for it. I'm not patriotic in any other ways either, and I think it is rather odd to "worship" your country like some strange idol or a moral symbol. That is what I think, but what is your opinion? Unlike in AoDA, I'm just wishing that you tell your personal opinion, not question others.

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    This poll contains 1 question(s). 52 user(s) have voted.
    Voting stops at July 14, 2004 12:00 board time.

    Poll Results: Patriotic -Are You? (52 votes.)

    Patriotic -Are You? (Choose 1)
    * No - 56% (29)
    * Yes - 44% (23)
     
    Wordplay, Jun 14, 2004
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    No, never was never will be.
     
    Apeman, Jun 14, 2004
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  3. Barmy Army

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    You better believe I am.
     
    Barmy Army, Jun 14, 2004
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  4. BOC

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    I would go to the front line but I wouldn't fight for any flag or ideology, I would fight just for my self and my loved ones.
     
    BOC, Jun 14, 2004
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    Well said, BOC, I agree.
     
    Uytuun, Jun 14, 2004
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    The only time I am patriotic are when Sweden plays football(the real thing), and even then, if Italy and Sweden meets, I cheer for Italy.
     
    Register, Jun 14, 2004
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  7. Firestorm

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    No. It just isn't right by me... Never been into devoting myself blindly to a thing, without questioning it.
     
    Firestorm, Jun 14, 2004
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    Nein.
     
    Lazy Bonzo, Jun 14, 2004
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    I'm rather patriotic. I'm awfully fond of my country.
     
    Wildfire, Jun 14, 2004
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    Absolutely; I have no idea why, but I'd fight for my country if need be.
     
    The Kilted Crusader, Jun 14, 2004
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    :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

    No
     
    Sarevok•, Jun 14, 2004
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  12. Falstaff

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    Patriotic? Yes.

    Fanatical country-worship? Not even.
     
    Falstaff, Jun 15, 2004
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    Ditto what Falstaff said. Extremely patriotic, adamantly anti-nationalistic, and highly pro-those-who-know-the-difference. ;)
     
    Death Rabbit, Jun 15, 2004
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  14. Barmy Army

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    I'm gonna love it when Sarevok Anchev finally backs up his unpatriotic bollocks and leaves England.

    His complete and utter, not only unpatriotism, but actually disdain for his own country as absolutely unexcusable.

    I dare you to go into a pub, go up to a group of lads and start ripping England. I double dare you mother ****er. :D .
     
    Barmy Army, Jun 15, 2004
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  15. Alavin

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    England's great. Wouldn't want to live anywhere else I can think of. Anywhere *real* at least.
     
    Alavin, Jun 15, 2004
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    As a distant fan of England, I'll be sure to look you up if I ever visit, Mo. :thumb:
     
    Death Rabbit, Jun 15, 2004
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  17. Barmy Army

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    You do that DR :thumb: .

    Drop me a PM if you ever plan on visiting England and I'll give you a personal tour of my locals :D .

    Chuck that pig piss Budwieser outa the window and sample REAL beer. :D :thumb:
     
    Barmy Army, Jun 15, 2004
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    I wouldn't go to the front line, but no because I'm not patriotic but because I'd be bloody useless as a soldier and probably do more harm than good to the cause. I'd be better off in the back row building sheds or fixing tanks than up front getting in the way of the real soldiers.
     
    Harbourboy, Jun 15, 2004
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    We've remained independent this long and have one hell of a history! Yeah I'd say i'm patriotic
     
    Sniper, Jun 15, 2004
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  20. Harbourboy

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    Who has remained independent? Independent from whom? The Normans? The Saxons? The Vikings? The Romans? The Celts?
     
    Harbourboy, Jun 15, 2004
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