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[HellsBells]

(28-02-2011 03:36 PM)binkie Wrote:  

(28-02-2011 02:47 PM)HellsBells Wrote:  Interesting report binkie, although it seemed that a lot of ideas were 'lumped' together.
I'd support the flying of union flags from public buildings - there isn't enough flag-flying in this country!!

Have you ever participated in one of these market research surveys? The phrase "a lot of ideas lumped together" was invented to describe them! I once had the misfortune to spend 45 minutes responding to questions about renewable energy, convenience food, mental health and the Church of England. I'm sure there is a connection

You make an interesting point in separating out the flag thing, and you are not alone:

http://www.billybragg.co.uk/press/story.php?ID=57

It's true, unless there is a football tournament on, nobody will fly a flag (St. George's or The Union Flag) and I guess it is for fear of being linked to the far right. Someone locally used to fly the American Flag, and I would think how great it must be to feel that proud of your nation.

(02-03-2011 10:51 AM)Nixie Wrote:  This story is in today's Sydney Morning Herald:

http://www.smh.com.au/national/bungling-...1bd6u.html

Could the FBI really be that clumsy ... or are they having us on?

That does sound incredible!! I love the way the paper actually found out the guy's real name and where he worked.