sandersj89 Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 More politically correct claptrap. Take this as the first of two opportunities to make your presence felt. The second opportunity comes at the next General Election... The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British". Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. The displayteam have performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team "too militaristically British". Red Arrows pilots were said to be "outraged", as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display for the Games, something which had never been seen before. Being axed from a British-based event for being "too British" is an insult - the Arrows are a symbol of Britain. The Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade, as they display their British-built Hawk aircraft all over the world. The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to have been truly spectacular. It is to be hoped that common sense prevails If you disagree with this decision please sign the petition on the link below http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012 Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Oh that's brilliant. It has to be a wind up or the loonies have taken over the asylum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Oh that's brilliant. It has to be a wind up or the loonies have taken over the asylum Afraid not - it's true. I heard about it yesterday Petition signed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Signed, and forwarded to others for completion. So does that mean we wont be flying the flag at the opening ceremony..... Makes me sick.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myuserid Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 This country is pathetic, isn't that the point in having the Olympics held in a different country, so that country can show to world what its about!! I can see the 2012 Olympic being a disaster, building/stadiums costing quadruple what they should, thats if they even get built, dont even get me started on transport! Partition signed and rant over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Does anyone think Beijing will tone down some cultural events for being too Chineese!!!!!!? Only some small minded, backside-covering British politician could say this about the Red Arrows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Petition signed - i think a revolution is needed here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 the loonies have taken over the asylum You mean you didn't notice that already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Where is it reported that a decision has been made, about something that is going to happen in 5 years time ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeihrauchPower Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 I don't think these petitions do anything (in fact i know they do nothing!). Signed though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stiv24 Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Unfortunately the deadline to sign up was the 17th September Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myuserid Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 17th Sept 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stiv24 Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 sometimes I wonder how I manage to keep myself breathing...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Signed. *&^%ing ridiculous! ZB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Up the revolution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caeser Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Now isn't that strange. While I was shooting in Yorkshire last thursday, the Red Arrows flew over me. I said to my pal 'aren't they fantastic. It's been years since I've seen them.' SIGNED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagsy Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 I read about this a few days ago. Signed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongodriver Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 I am biting my &^% lip , trying hard not to %$£"^% swear and have a *&^$%^% huge rant, this ^%$£ makes my blood boil, TOO BRITISH!!! I get the feeling our olympic team are basically only going to be in one event, the event that involves bending over and being shafted rigid by the rest of the world, we will definately get a gold in that! we darent compete in anything else, just in case we win, it would upset all the other nations. Anyhoo SIGNED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet st plodder Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 They should buzz the opening show anyway, who's going to stop them? Give the crowds something to watch and take their minds oof the normal drivvel that goes with the Olympics. Are we having morris dancers for the main show or is that too british aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning GTS Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning GTS Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 PS email to everyone in my address book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaman1 Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 F--n Hooray !! another bloke who aint scared to say he,se ****** off whats happening to our ? country!! good on you mate, God help us to put this country right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie1606 Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Signed. What on earth is this country coming to?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Signed. God help us all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Emailed response from the PM's Office 'The e-petition asking the Prime Minister to "to Allow the Red Arrows to Fly at the 2012 Olympics" is ongoing. This is a response in advance of the closing date from the Government. It is not true to suggest that the Government has banned the Red Arrows from celebrations to mark the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The organising committee of London 2012 will decide what to include in the celebrations - but with five years to go, decisions are yet to be made on what the celebrations will look like, although you can be assured that they will be a spectacular showcase of Britain's best.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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