RANGERRAB 3,263 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 "The day has passed for patching up the capitalist system; it must go. And in the work of abolishing it the Catholic and the Protestant, the Catholic and the Jew, the Catholic and the Freethinker, the Catholic and the Buddhist, the Catholic and the Mahometan will co-operate together, knowing no rivalry but the rivalry of endeavour toward an end beneficial to all. For, as we have said elsewhere, socialism is neither Protestant nor Catholic, Christian nor Freethinker, Buddhist, Mahometan, nor Jew; it is only Human. We of the socialist working class realise that as we suffer together we must work together that we may enjoy together. We reject the firebrand of capitalist warfare and offer you the olive leaf of brotherhood and justice to and for all." James Connolly was a socialist and would not have supported what became of the south of Ireland dominated by a religious sect. I haven't got a problem with that banner in the photograph. What I find amusing about Irish Independence is how many then sought to live & work in the country they sought Independence from i.e. the UK 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,251 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 What I find amusing about Irish Independence is how many then sought to live & work in the country they sought Independence from i.e. the UK Why so? Indepence as a nation does not exactly equate with an instantly sprawling economy and thus ways of finance family and life? I take it that thousands of Slovaks still work in the Czech republic and vice versa, same with Russia and the Ukraine when they separated. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilledbear 16 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) Celtic striker John Guidetti censured by Scottish FA for 'offensive song' bit. STV Edited April 30, 2015 by chilledbear 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilledbear 16 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 John Guidetti has been censured the Scottish FA after being found guilty of making a comment of an offensive nature. The Swedish striker arrived at Hampden Park on Thursday to for the verdict of the hearing, with the on-loan Manchester City striker avoiding a match ban. Guidetti gave an interview to a Dutch broadcaster in March, during which he was asked to repeat a song the Celtic support sing about him. Reciting the lyrics, the 22-year-old sang: "Oh John Guidetti, puts the ball in the net-y, he’s a Super Swede and the h*** are deid, walking in Guidetti wonderland." The content of the song, which appeared to mock Rangers and the financial problems at Ibrox in recent years, drew the attention of the Scottish FA compliance officer, who issued a Notice of Complaint under rule 73, charging Guidetti with making “a comment of an offensive nature" http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/celtic/319024-celtic-striker-john-guidetti-censured-by-scottish-fa-for-offensive-song/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,418 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Celtic: John Guidetti given warning for making "offensive comment" Celtic striker John Guidetti has been found guilty and given a warning by the Scottish FA for making an "offensive comment" in a television interview. The Swede, who is on loan from English Premier League City Manchester City, sang a song on a Dutch TV channel which appeared to make fun of rivals Rangers. Celtic had expressed their disappointment when the SFA announced the player was to be investigated. During the broadcast he repeated a chant sung about him by supporters. The SFA's compliance officer asserted that the 23-year-old broke disciplinary rule 73 by making a "comment of an offensive nature". "We are very surprised and disappointed that this has even found its way to an SFA judicial panel," said a Celtic spokesman at the time. Speaking to BBC Radio Scotland last month, former SFA compliance officer Vincent Lunny said: "It would appear that their focus is on the comment attacking Rangers or making fun of Rangers for having gone into liquidation back in 2012. "It is, I think, significant that there's no mention of it being sectarian or otherwise based on religion. "[Celtic forward] Leigh Griffiths this time last year was sent a charge for singing 'Hearts are going bust'. "For me, the problem with this case and with the Griffiths case is you've got professionals who are making fun of other clubs in difficulty. People are losing their jobs within football and it's simply not appropriate for players to behave in public in that manner. "There are different standards between the fans and the players. The players are directly under the jurisdiction of the SFA, the fans are not. "Any rule against fan behaviour is against the club. It would have to be fairly serious for a club to be prosecuted for fans singing something and probably would have to be a criminal-type scenario or grossly offensive for that to be done. "That is not necessarily the case here with players. You expect fans to make fun of other clubs and taking delight in another club's demise is not surprising for fans to do but for players to do it is perhaps something completely different." Guidetti, a Swedish international, has scored 15 goals this season but is yet to commit his future to the club. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32541086 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,251 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Well, as long as they do not find him not-guilty ... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan 173 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 The Lord Advocate, Frank Mulholland has let it be known to PFs, that he is NOT interested in pursuing anyone for usage of the 'H' term. The Justice Minister, Michael Mathieson agrees. The Police have been informed. Soon, the accrued stats will show the desired results, namely that Rangers supporters are the problem. Recently, we have young Rangers supporters convicted and jailed for singing songs with sectarian references; where as Paul McGowan has NOT received a custodial sentence for his third conviction for Police assault. This is politically motivated and executed. The Scottish Government Minister tasked with tackling sectarianism is Roseanna Cunningham. Thus, in Frank, Michael, and Roseanna we trust! You have PM bud 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,418 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 So the word HUN is not sectarian? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Any time the English national football team, rugby team, cricket team etc are playing the petty little jacobites are out in their droves vocally supporting the opposition. All SNP'ers I'd bet.And the total lack of respect for the UK national anthem at recent games at Hampden was another example of the hatred shown by these people You are tarring all Scottish supporters with the same brush. If you are so pro British you must be in the national front then. Sorry what you wrote was a little bit bullshit. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 No wonder folk with brains go elsewhere. I'm in Bermuda, do I count 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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