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Seeker · 23-06-21, 08:37 AM

The government want all school kids to sing this on June 25th to celebrate OBON (?) it stands for One Britain One Nation (I looked it up).

https://twitter.com/PoliticsForAlI/s...85635762081809

If it was aimed at Scotland's children, they break up for Summer June 25th - I'm sure they'll want to sing this as they rush into their holidays.

Historically, when things are going bad for a country, they turn to patriotism. Just sayin'.

garynortheast · 23-06-21, 09:30 AM

Well they can feck right off, and when they get there, they can feck off some more.
Knobheads.

Can't see that going down too well here in Wales.

This is all getting disturbingly reminiscent of 1930s Germany. Demonisation of various groups of people, flags, "patriotic" songs, a largely uncritical media.

daktulos · 23-06-21, 10:53 AM

It's like something the Simpsons would dream up. For what it's worth, I doubt it'll go down well in England, either.

shiftin_gear98 · 23-06-21, 10:57 AM

As an Englishman, living in England, with 3 kids.
I can't imagine for one second that any of mine would sing anything, let alone this.

Has our government lost it's mind?

Bibio · 23-06-21, 11:46 AM

i think you will be surprised at the amount of morons who will participate.

the powers that be must be wanting to divert the public attention (which is not hard).

garynortheast · 23-06-21, 12:10 PM

I was under the impression that Orwell wrote 1984 as a warning not an instruction manual.

Dave20046 · 23-06-21, 01:08 PM

Wonder the consultancy fees the tax payer paid on composing such complex, lengthy and deep lyrics.

I for one think they should invest a few million more coming up with a snazzy marching jig and special wave. Perhaps some arm bands to wear over school uniforms?

Dave20046 · 23-06-21, 01:12 PM

I've just read the intention is about tolerance of others, it sounds very much the opposite!

Biker Biggles · 23-06-21, 01:29 PM

I smell fake news. Surely even our current dear leader couldnt be that crass---Could he?

Dave20046 · 23-06-21, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

I smell fake news. Surely even our current dear leader couldnt be that crass---Could he?

I also smelt fake news however either the DfE have been duped too or it's legit. I seem to remember some vaguely racist 'British Values' being demanded to be taught in schools.

23-06-21, 08:37 AM	#1
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,069	Good grief The government want all school kids to sing this on June 25th to celebrate OBON (?) it stands for One Britain One Nation (I looked it up). https://twitter.com/PoliticsForAlI/s...85635762081809 If it was aimed at Scotland's children, they break up for Summer June 25th - I'm sure they'll want to sing this as they rush into their holidays. Historically, when things are going bad for a country, they turn to patriotism. Just sayin'. __________________ 2016 SV650AL7 2023 GSX-8S

23-06-21, 09:30 AM	#2
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,488	Re: Good grief Well they can feck right off, and when they get there, they can feck off some more. Knobheads. Can't see that going down too well here in Wales. This is all getting disturbingly reminiscent of 1930s Germany. Demonisation of various groups of people, flags, "patriotic" songs, a largely uncritical media. __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases Last edited by garynortheast; 23-06-21 at 09:36 AM.

23-06-21, 10:53 AM	#3
daktulos Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Albans Posts: 364	Re: Good grief It's like something the Simpsons would dream up. For what it's worth, I doubt it'll go down well in England, either.

23-06-21, 10:57 AM	#4
shiftin_gear98 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: At home Posts: 756	Re: Good grief As an Englishman, living in England, with 3 kids. I can't imagine for one second that any of mine would sing anything, let alone this. Has our government lost it's mind? __________________ Currently driving a Corsa....

23-06-21, 11:46 AM	#5
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Good grief i think you will be surprised at the amount of morons who will participate. the powers that be must be wanting to divert the public attention (which is not hard).

23-06-21, 12:10 PM	#6
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,488	Re: Good grief I was under the impression that Orwell wrote 1984 as a warning not an instruction manual. __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases

23-06-21, 01:08 PM	#7
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Good grief Wonder the consultancy fees the tax payer paid on composing such complex, lengthy and deep lyrics. I for one think they should invest a few million more coming up with a snazzy marching jig and special wave. Perhaps some arm bands to wear over school uniforms? __________________

23-06-21, 01:12 PM	#8
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Good grief I've just read the intention is about tolerance of others, it sounds very much the opposite! __________________

23-06-21, 01:29 PM	#9
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,068	Re: Good grief I smell fake news. Surely even our current dear leader couldnt be that crass---Could he? __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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