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Subject: Argh!

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Dave (UK)
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Date Posted: 15:51:43 11/14/04 Sun
In reply to: Ed Harris (London) 's message, "Amusing..." on 00:10:13 11/14/04 Sun

Despite my thoughts on metric, I agree that we should all make an effort to resist the insidious introduction of European political symbols in our country.

I’ve noticed that a dreaded circle of thorns flag has appeared in my home town, flying from a piece of public sculpture. I shall however, make it a top priority to relieve the said monument of this free, uninvited, inappropriate and offensive propaganda - after a night on alcoholic beverages which will give me the climbing skills necessary.

After the trophy has been claimed, I suspect it may partake in a vexillological ceremony analogous to those which occur frequently on the streets of the West Bank.

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Bravo!

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Ed Harris (London)
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Date Posted: 17:19:22 11/14/04 Sun

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Dave (UK)
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Date Posted: 19:54:32 11/14/04 Sun

In another small gesture, I also prevented the EU from getting free advertising space on my car. I binned the standard Euro-plate, and replaced it with one like the following:

Plate

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Very nice!

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Roberdin
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Date Posted: 20:53:11 11/14/04 Sun

What the hell is GB anyway? Hello? Bit behind in the news? You know, 1801 Act of Union? 1923 Irish Free State Agreement? Ring a bell?

And why is it that British English is refered to in Computer terms as 'en-GB'? It should be 'en-EN', 'en-UK', or preferably, 'en-Br'.

But anyway, back to cars.

Very nice.

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Dave (UK)
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Date Posted: 21:44:05 11/14/04 Sun

I don't know why the ISO 3166 code for the United Kingdom is GB or GBR. Similarly the international currency code is GBP, rather than UKP.

It’s just one of the many anomalies that result in the composition of our nation being one of the most misunderstood amongst foreigners.

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Have you noticed...

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Ed Harris (London)
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Date Posted: 22:18:22 11/14/04 Sun

... that so many cars which were sold with the EEC flag on the number plates already have covered them up with the stickers which the Daily Mail gave away free for the purpose?

I don't know whether to be encouraged by people's rejection of the EEC or discouraged by the fact that so many people seem to read the Mail!

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Bravo!
Author: Ed Harris (London) [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 17:19:22 11/14/04 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Also...
Author: Dave (UK) [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:54:32 11/14/04 Sun In another small gesture, I also prevented the EU from getting free advertising space on my car. I binned the standard Euro-plate, and replaced it with one like the following: [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Very nice!
Author: Roberdin [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:53:11 11/14/04 Sun What the hell is GB anyway? Hello? Bit behind in the news? You know, 1801 Act of Union? 1923 Irish Free State Agreement? Ring a bell? And why is it that British English is refered to in Computer terms as 'en-GB'? It should be 'en-EN', 'en-UK', or preferably, 'en-Br'. But anyway, back to cars. Very nice. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Country Codes
Author: Dave (UK) [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 21:44:05 11/14/04 Sun I don't know why the ISO 3166 code for the United Kingdom is GB or GBR. Similarly the international currency code is GBP, rather than UKP. It’s just one of the many anomalies that result in the composition of our nation being one of the most misunderstood amongst foreigners. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Have you noticed...
Author: Ed Harris (London) [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 22:18:22 11/14/04 Sun ... that so many cars which were sold with the EEC flag on the number plates already have covered them up with the stickers which the Daily Mail gave away free for the purpose? I don't know whether to be encouraged by people's rejection of the EEC or discouraged by the fact that so many people seem to read the Mail! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]