B725 Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 There has been a lot of talk in the papers and on the news that Lewis may get a knighthood, I wonder though will the queen have to take the knee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 Explain to me why this self centred young man should receieve one of our highest honours the origin of such was given on the battlefield. He just drives fast cars for a living. Lot of darn good truck drivers up at 3am every morning to see that your supermarkets are full who deserve more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 Logic dictates that in the face of his achievements, he should be, but as one commentator said last week....’it won’t happen because he lives in Monaco’. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 12 minutes ago, Walker570 said: Explain to me why this self centred young man should receieve one of our highest honours the origin of such was given on the battlefield. He just drives fast cars for a living. Lot of darn good truck drivers up at 3am every morning to see that your supermarkets are full who deserve more. In the old days maybe when truck drivers were courteous ‘knights of the road’ now, they’re just *****, blocking traffic, causing accidents, not caring about other road users... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 11 minutes ago, Scully said: Logic dictates that in the face of his achievements, he should be, but as one commentator said last week....’it won’t happen because he lives in Monaco’. Time will tell. Where did he pick up that ridiculous accent from then? He proclaims he is a man of the people... aye, very good. 4 minutes ago, southeastpete said: In the old days maybe when truck drivers were courteous ‘knights of the road’ now, they’re just *****, blocking traffic, causing accidents, not caring about other road users... Bit of a sweeping statement. Im certain 99.9999997% of them are perfectly decent upstanding individual's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy74 Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 tax dodgers need not apply apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 minute ago, eggy74 said: tax dodgers need not apply apparently Ha-Ha Beckham tried his best for years... still no knighthood. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 If Mo Farah can get one why cant Hamilton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 minute ago, peck said: If Mo Farah can get one why cant Hamilton? Because no amount of money would have made Mo run faster - hence, he done his feats by himself? F1 is a waste of oxygen. Its all about money with a pinch of skill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Cawdor118 said: Because no amount of money would have made Mo run faster - hence, he done his feats by himself? F1 is a waste of oxygen. Its all about money with a pinch of skill? Never mind all the technological and safety improvements that have transferred into today's cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 minute ago, The Heron said: Never mind all the technological and safety improvements that have transferred into today's cars. So give the honours to the Engineers then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: So give the honours to the Engineers then! Don't get me started as an engineer all my life with no recognition for all the contributions that are made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 So, would it make him a 'Knight Rider' then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 Gordon Bennett! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Gordon Bennett! He,s here again, gordon gets everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, Westley said: So, would it make him a 'Knight Rider' then Yes Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 I don't see why anybody should get a knighthood for just doing something they get paid a lot of money for and then going to live in a tax haven. He works for a German company in any case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 I agree, its a game of engineering knowhow and expenditure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 You have to ask yourself, does Hamilton equate with Sir Tom. In my view not a chance in hell. There are many honours handed out that are not earned but also many that are and we just do not appreciate what those people do behind the scenes for others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) His effort and achievements are outstanding. But he’ll only get it because he is “Black”. Even though his mother is white. You have to see that black lives matter and that the German machinery that powered him there means nothing. The same machinery that powered Messerschmitts and panzers that tried, at the height of a world war, to crush the same empire that he so desperately craves a knighthood from. I would say that in one way or another, that makes him a traitor. Black, white or silver. Edited November 20, 2020 by Pistol p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 43 minutes ago, billytheghillie said: He,s here again, gordon gets everywhere! Surely he deserves a knighthood? Sir Gordon Bennett has a nice ring to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 I despair, I really do, all the time I don't do a "Ditchman!" I will continue to drag GB around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, London Best said: Surely he deserves a knighthood? Sir Gordon Bennett has a nice ring to it. Or how about Lord Gord! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 Well, maybe I’m in the minority. I think he should get it. If tennis players, cricketers and football managers get them, this fellow is a cut above that crowd. It’s not just a question of driving a fast car. Some on here may think they can handle a fast car, but none will have a clue about what it’s like to travel in one of those vehicles. He has consistently been lead the pack and you can talk about how good the engineering is and how safety has improved but you still can’t take away from the fact that he is the best F1 driver of our time. I may not agree with all this taking the knee malarkey, which I personally think is bandwagon hype, but when he drives he is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 I dislike the man, I don’t know why. If he deserves a knighthood then so be it, but he should be paying his due taxes in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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