Popular Post StaunchLondonGer 1,651 Posted May 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2018 Just my opinion. Interested in other views… INSTITUTIONALISED PREJUDICE AGAINST Rangers – ARE WE THERE YET? There is almost certainly not a club in world football that faces the daily barrage of negativity and animosity that Rangers does. There is likely not a club that possesses such a dedicated, vitriolic and well organised enemy as the “anti-Rangers movement”. It is a unique situation where the largest sporting entity in the country – a proud institution that has contributed so much to that country’s prosperity – is the focus of such relentless and all-consuming scorn and derision. So much so that, rather than offer support to the club in its hour of need, the forces within this country preferred to batter it to the ground (or try to). The process of systematically targeting Rangers FC through the press, the SFA and even the government has become more intense, more widespread and more blatant since we entered administration and were left vulnerable. The question now is: are we already operating in a climate of INSTITUTIONALISED PREJUDICE against Rangers Football Club and its supporters? ********* THEIR INFLUENCE IN THE MEDIA The infiltration of the Scottish media was a movement of stealth, a loose affiliation of the ‘celtic-minded’ over a number of years until there came a point when they were able to noticeably start pushing their bitter agenda through the Scottish press/radio/TV (and even further afield through left-wing publications like the Guardian). Just think modern day and the planned tabloid serialisation of Ill-Phil's vicious, hate-fuelled hatchet job on our club; or the cartoon of Ally committing suicide; or anything by Spiers; or the biased undertone of so much football content on the radio. There is no doubt that, since the rise of the SNP, this anti-Rangers movement has enjoyed an almost free reign to increase its bitter propaganda in the press. THEIR APPARENT INFLUENCE OVER THE LAW… For me (and I fucking hate to mention this individual) the classic example of how these people now exert their control in The People’s Rhepublic of Scotland - is Haggerty. This angry, bitter woman complained to the police about the social media abuse she was receiving due to a podcast by a Rangers fan (never mind that she actively sought to bait Rangers fans on a daily basis). The police said "no crime committed" and THEN....Ms Haggerty engages the help of her mhedia buddies to FORCE the police to suddenly leap into action and arrest the guy who did the podcast. [Did a wee phone call maybe take place from one of Salmond's cohorts to the Chief Constable??] Inevitably, the legal system then kicked dutifully into gear and ensured the dude went to the jail. Strange outcome when no crime was committed, no? THEIR INFLUENCE WITHIN THE SFA Few of us feel any real surprise each time there is a new instance of an influential figure in Scottish football harbouring an anti-Rangers bias. The warped agenda of the SFA was made abundantly clear (if it wasn’t already) following our entry into admin in 2012. Gary Hughes is quite likely one of a number of Liewell “plants” within the SFA given the directive of taking every possible opportunity to twist and manipulate the official SFA rules to hurt and undermine Rangers FC. This new revelation about Hughes is a minor "blip" for these people. It is an unfortunate instance of their anti-Rangers/anti-Protestant agenda being exposed for what it is. Liewell will be pissed off because he likes to carry out his manipulations in such a way that we KNOW full well what’s happening but we can do fuck all about it. That’s the entire basis of his self-satisfied supercilious smirk. In common with most of his ilk, his hatred of Rangers far outweighs his love of celtic. THEIR ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE WIDER PERCEPTION OF Rangers Influencing the law…influencing the media…ultimately the anti-Rangers movement want to influence how we are perceived. They want to marginalise us and redefine us in the eyes of Scottish society and, indeed, British society as a whole. They want us to be regarded as ignorant and outdated, an unwelcome demographic that has no place in the SNP’s modern vision of Scotland. Ironically, the main thrust of their propaganda is to label us as obsessive, bitter, aggressive and bigoted – all the things that have been proven time and time again to be THEIR primary characteristics. In fairness, they have been more determined and more united in their cause than we have been in defending ourselves over the last couple of decades. The rise of the SNP and the clusterfuck of negativity surrounding our demise in 2012 have made it easier for their anti-Rangers narrative to gain traction. Their number contains plenty of calculated strategists and manipulators who have successfully ingratiated themselves (and their cause) to the woolly minded liberal appeasers that are sadly more prevalent in our society than ever before. I’m talking about the type of folk who think equality means discriminating in favour of minorities rather than ensuring a level playing field; who think it’s sensible to mollycoddle Islamic extremists rather than expunge them; who generally fall over themselves to apologise for being British. Sadly, the propaganda in the media has sucked in many of the PC brigade hook, line and sinker. ********* THE FIGHTBACK - OUR WAY FORWARD... What do we have to do? Over the past six years we have shown incredible resilience and loyalty that has been admired across the entire footballing world (with the exception, predictably, of our own country). Given our size and our passion it is inevitable that our star will rise again and, as we recover our status on the pitch, we must also start to defend our rightful place in society. 1. The Rangers Board need to stand up and take issue with EACH and EVERY instance of unfair reporting and obvious prejudice, threatening and actually proceeding with legal action wherever viable. Some may think this type of constant griping is not the Rangers way, but just take a wee look at how successful the other side have been with it. We NEED to match them blow for blow in the gutter press in order to defend our reputation and stop their poisonous doctrine spreading. 2. The Ranger’s press liaison officers need to cultivate stronger ties (and more of them) with sympathetic journalists and media people. We need to actively feed the narrative of OUR choice rather than just react to the narrative of THEIR choice. After all, attack is the best form of defence. We should readily ban journalists and publications that clearly have an anti-Rangers bias (they need us more than we need them and if they can’t behave…) 3. We have to actively keep promoting a positive image of Rangers and its supporters showing that a respect of Queen, country, tradition, the armed forces and the Union flag is something to be PROUD of and goes hand in hand with welcoming EVERYONE into the Rangers family. The Rangers support is traditionally made up of proud, hard-working, decent people who conduct themselves with integrity. The anti-Rangers movement would love dearly to change this perception of us permanently. 4. We should embrace our rich history more than ever before (not least because it winds them up so much with their sevco crap). The recent examination of our origins and the fantastic Founders Trail that resulted are wonderful developments. Personally, I have an image in my mind of my Great Grandfather going to Ibrox back in the thirties (apparently with a rattle!) to cheer on the Rangers in the midst of the Depression. It might be hugely romanticised, but the main stand would have been there and I see him walking along Edmiston Drive in the midst of the famous mighty throng of Bears from a much simpler time. I doubt there are many clubs who value and identify with their heritage like we do. 5. Crazy as it now seems, some of us were briefly wooed by the SNP but now we should ALL be able to see the danger they represent. They must never get another solitary vote from the Rangers family. 6. We need to refrain from giving celtic fans like MOH the blue jersey. This isn’t in the least bit discriminatory or connected to religion, it just makes absolutely NO sense to fill a place in our squad with a man who will never put us first in his heart when playing our greatest rivals. 7. We have the largest fan-base in Scotland and consequently (as has been proved) the SPL relies on us. Yet we have not used this to our advantage. Rather, we have sucked up all the unfair treatment meted out to us and we have continued to pack away ends across the land thus giving the clubs that tried to hurt us their life-blood revenue. If need be – and without hurting the club - we should consider withdrawing the blue pound from those who actively work against us. 8. Finally, we must STOP APPEASING!! We need to recapture what it means to be a RANGER (player or supporter). a) Ex-players who don’t stand their ground and defend the club when in the media should NOT be welcome at Ibrox. You may say that it’s necessary to ‘toe the line’ in order to get work in the biased Scottish mhedia but this is a defeatist attitude that actually MAKES OUR SITUATION WORSE. It’s no surprise that proud Rangers men like Willie Henderson and Davie Wilson make Terry Butcher look like a Judas weasel. b) Our celebrity fans should stand proud and say ‘Rangers all the way!’ when asked their team, not mumble it into their fucking boots like it’s something they’re a wee bit ashamed of. c) Those sympathetic to us in the media should find the confidence to counteract the bias we face by reporting in a way that, God forbid, actually favours us and tarnishes them. d) Hand-wringers and apologists should be banned from holding office at the club or representing the club in any official capacity whatsoever. And hand-wringers among the support should be taken to one side and quietly enlightened. These people show weakness to our enemies and are telling the world that the negativity against us is somehow justified. This delights the anti-Rangers movement and hurts the club. People the world over respect STRENGTH and SELF-BELIEF, not babbling clowns who are embarrassed by the National Anthem, the waving of our Union Flag or the singing of our traditional songs. You never see that on a supporter’s bus yet some of the posts here on RM… In summary, we need to consciously take affirmative action if we are to reclaim what is rightfully ours. Our enemies have had a field day and we need to actively start working to redress the balance. I think there is an inexorable link between our challenge on the field and our challenge as a community within Scotland. Success breeds confidence and it will become so much easier for us to collectively fight our corner and start to redress the balance and repair the damage of their slurs and propaganda once we are winning the league and cups again. I’m taking the positives where I can. The repeal of the Salmond’s ridiculous “Offensive Behaviour…Act”; the newly announced ticket allocation for old firm games at Ibrox; the record uptake of season tickets. I’m praying that King will come good with funds available to the new boss and that, in turn, Gerrard can demonstrate real managerial prowess to galvanise our squad into mounting a proper challenge. It shall indeed be a joyful thing to behold when the cosmetically enhanced grin gets wiped off Brenda’s weirdly orange face. We have tolerated for too long, Bears. We must be strong and defend ourselves with absolute conviction. And we must be clever about it, as they have been. Let’s take back our rightful crown and usher in a new era for our magnificent football club. WATP Real Rangers men, loyal and proud. Let them be an example to today's squad. Traditional Values! March 1941: With the men either working on the banks of the Clyde under German bombing raids or off fighting at the front, their wives and weans pack Ibrox to welcome the King and Queen [PRESS PHOTO]. BridgeIsBlue, r13, bordersbear and 45 others 48 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post .Williamson. 81,469 Posted May 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2018 Mate, come on to fuck with these long posts. Boyd9her, Scottywellhousetb, Deanzmeanzheinz and 11 others 14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bakbear 3,563 Posted May 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: Mate, come on to fuck with these long posts. That’s no a post that’s a thesis Scottywellhousetb, HG5, BridgeIsBlue and 6 others 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd Flute 14,036 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Thank fuck I don't need the daily record, or the Evening times to tell me I'm much better than some manky tarrier, c'mon tae fuck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryju84 3,170 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 TL DR No one likes us... we care Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrosrightfoot 39 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Fucking hell it's an obsession of the highest order. Case closed GlasgowRangersFC and Bluepeter9 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GlasgowRangers1983 461 Posted May 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2018 I will keep that read for tomorrow’s morning jobbie BertContraband, GlasgowRangersFC, corbyloyal84 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 @StaunchLondonGer ( to long to quote) - fucking summer brings out the paranoid delusionists by the barrow load on here. As I said ‘they’ must be one clever, cabal, of planners, strategists and influencers to have done so well - and to think we believe most of them can’t spell nor string a sentence together. And all with the single goal of demonising Rangers! Or is it just paranoia? GlasgowRangersFC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post They Gnu 11,553 Posted May 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bluepeter9 said: @StaunchLondonGer ( to long to quote) - fucking summer brings out the paranoid delusionists by the barrow load on here. As I said ‘they’ must be one clever, cabal, of planners, strategists and influencers to have done so well - and to think we believe most of them can’t spell nor string a sentence together. And all with the single goal of demonising Rangers! Or is it just paranoia? You really are a useless trolling clown. murzo, Bad Robot, 1690tamRFC and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post They Gnu 11,553 Posted May 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2018 17 minutes ago, Pedrosrightfoot said: Fucking hell it's an obsession of the highest order. Case closed Why don’t you point out where the OP is wrong spunk bubble. Bristoe1872, minstral, 1690tamRFC and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrosrightfoot 39 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, They Gnu said: Why don’t you point out where the OP is wrong spunk bubble. The OP ??? the guys looking so far into it he's coming out his arsehole. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairyBeary 1,040 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Decent formatting and presentation,. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Gnu 11,553 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 5 minutes ago, Pedrosrightfoot said: The OP ??? the guys looking so far into it he's coming out his arsehole. So tell us where he’s wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post K.A.I 36,183 Posted May 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2018 Been there since 2012 not even up for debate anyone that disagrees is an SNP voting pant sniffing wee poof They Gnu, Bristoe1872, minstral and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
standup 829 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 I think Rangers most active enemies are the ones who say they are Rangers supporters or are actual employees at Rangers, they dont really support Rangers they are just there to stir it up, divide conquer and all that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrosrightfoot 39 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 8 minutes ago, They Gnu said: So tell us where he’s wrong So your telling me everything he's said is fact ? I believe the Scottish media and most of scottish football are obsessed by us. The fact that the snp have come into power and therefore more hated now is fucking nonsense. I mean the snp sit and talk about Rangers problems constantly. Least we know why the country is turning to shit. They are sealing with us and not running the country. So fucking retarded it's unreal Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidSussexBlue 1,270 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 A good post, which I would imagine articulates the views of the majority of Bears. tam57, Blumhoilann, Bad Robot and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Did a wee poll on the same topic back in January. Planning to run it every six months so will see how it goes tin July. On that first occasion there was an overwhelming majority who agreed we'd be turned over, will be interesting to see if this varies over the coming years. Personally I expect the figures to remain constant. Blumhoilann, Bad Robot and Sweetheart 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Gnu 11,553 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 8 minutes ago, Pedrosrightfoot said: So your telling me everything he's said is fact ? I believe the Scottish media and most of scottish football are obsessed by us. The fact that the snp have come into power and therefore more hated now is fucking nonsense. I mean the snp sit and talk about Rangers problems constantly. Least we know why the country is turning to shit. They are sealing with us and not running the country. So fucking retarded it's unreal 6 minutes ago, MidSussexBlue said: A good post, which I would imagine articulates the views of the majority of Bears. And brings the Timposters out Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 2 hours ago, StaunchLondonGer said: Just my opinion. Interested in other views… INSTITUTIONALISED PREJUDICE AGAINST Rangers – ARE WE THERE YET? There is almost certainly not a club in world football that faces the daily barrage of negativity and animosity that Rangers does. There is likely not a club that possesses such a dedicated, vitriolic and well organised enemy as the “anti-Rangers movement”. It is a unique situation where the largest sporting entity in the country – a proud institution that has contributed so much to that country’s prosperity – is the focus of such relentless and all-consuming scorn and derision. So much so that, rather than offer support to the club in its hour of need, the forces within this country preferred to batter it to the ground (or try to). The process of systematically targeting Rangers FC through the press, the SFA and even the government has become more intense, more widespread and more blatant since we entered administration and were left vulnerable. The question now is: are we already operating in a climate of INSTITUTIONALISED PREJUDICE against Rangers Football Club and its supporters? ********* THEIR INFLUENCE IN THE MEDIA The infiltration of the Scottish media was a movement of stealth, a loose affiliation of the ‘celtic-minded’ over a number of years until there came a point when they were able to noticeably start pushing their bitter agenda through the Scottish press/radio/TV (and even further afield through left-wing publications like the Guardian). Just think modern day and the planned tabloid serialisation of Ill-Phil's vicious, hate-fuelled hatchet job on our club; or the cartoon of Ally committing suicide; or anything by Spiers; or the biased undertone of so much football content on the radio. There is no doubt that, since the rise of the SNP, this anti-Rangers movement has enjoyed an almost free reign to increase its bitter propaganda in the press. THEIR APPARENT INFLUENCE OVER THE LAW… For me (and I fucking hate to mention this individual) the classic example of how these people now exert their control in The People’s Rhepublic of Scotland - is Haggerty. This angry, bitter woman complained to the police about the social media abuse she was receiving due to a podcast by a Rangers fan (never mind that she actively sought to bait Rangers fans on a daily basis). The police said "no crime committed" and THEN....Ms Haggerty engages the help of her mhedia buddies to FORCE the police to suddenly leap into action and arrest the guy who did the podcast. [Did a wee phone call maybe take place from one of Salmond's cohorts to the Chief Constable??] Inevitably, the legal system then kicked dutifully into gear and ensured the dude went to the jail. Strange outcome when no crime was committed, no? THEIR INFLUENCE WITHIN THE SFA Few of us feel any real surprise each time there is a new instance of an influential figure in Scottish football harbouring an anti-Rangers bias. The warped agenda of the SFA was made abundantly clear (if it wasn’t already) following our entry into admin in 2012. Gary Hughes is quite likely one of a number of Liewell “plants” within the SFA given the directive of taking every possible opportunity to twist and manipulate the official SFA rules to hurt and undermine Rangers FC. This new revelation about Hughes is a minor "blip" for these people. It is an unfortunate instance of their anti-Rangers/anti-Protestant agenda being exposed for what it is. Liewell will be pissed off because he likes to carry out his manipulations in such a way that we KNOW full well what’s happening but we can do fuck all about it. That’s the entire basis of his self-satisfied supercilious smirk. In common with most of his ilk, his hatred of Rangers far outweighs his love of celtic. THEIR ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE WIDER PERCEPTION OF Rangers Influencing the law…influencing the media…ultimately the anti-Rangers movement want to influence how we are perceived. They want to marginalise us and redefine us in the eyes of Scottish society and, indeed, British society as a whole. They want us to be regarded as ignorant and outdated, an unwelcome demographic that has no place in the SNP’s modern vision of Scotland. Ironically, the main thrust of their propaganda is to label us as obsessive, bitter, aggressive and bigoted – all the things that have been proven time and time again to be THEIR primary characteristics. In fairness, they have been more determined and more united in their cause than we have been in defending ourselves over the last couple of decades. The rise of the SNP and the clusterfuck of negativity surrounding our demise in 2012 have made it easier for their anti-Rangers narrative to gain traction. Their number contains plenty of calculated strategists and manipulators who have successfully ingratiated themselves (and their cause) to the woolly minded liberal appeasers that are sadly more prevalent in our society than ever before. I’m talking about the type of folk who think equality means discriminating in favour of minorities rather than ensuring a level playing field; who think it’s sensible to mollycoddle Islamic extremists rather than expunge them; who generally fall over themselves to apologise for being British. Sadly, the propaganda in the media has sucked in many of the PC brigade hook, line and sinker. ********* THE FIGHTBACK - OUR WAY FORWARD... What do we have to do? Over the past six years we have shown incredible resilience and loyalty that has been admired across the entire footballing world (with the exception, predictably, of our own country). Given our size and our passion it is inevitable that our star will rise again and, as we recover our status on the pitch, we must also start to defend our rightful place in society. 1. The Rangers Board need to stand up and take issue with EACH and EVERY instance of unfair reporting and obvious prejudice, threatening and actually proceeding with legal action wherever viable. Some may think this type of constant griping is not the Rangers way, but just take a wee look at how successful the other side have been with it. We NEED to match them blow for blow in the gutter press in order to defend our reputation and stop their poisonous doctrine spreading. 2. The Ranger’s press liaison officers need to cultivate stronger ties (and more of them) with sympathetic journalists and media people. We need to actively feed the narrative of OUR choice rather than just react to the narrative of THEIR choice. After all, attack is the best form of defence. We should readily ban journalists and publications that clearly have an anti-Rangers bias (they need us more than we need them and if they can’t behave…) 3. We have to actively keep promoting a positive image of Rangers and its supporters showing that a respect of Queen, country, tradition, the armed forces and the Union flag is something to be PROUD of and goes hand in hand with welcoming EVERYONE into the Rangers family. The Rangers support is traditionally made up of proud, hard-working, decent people who conduct themselves with integrity. The anti-Rangers movement would love dearly to change this perception of us permanently. 4. We should embrace our rich history more than ever before (not least because it winds them up so much with their sevco crap). The recent examination of our origins and the fantastic Founders Trail that resulted are wonderful developments. Personally, I have an image in my mind of my Great Grandfather going to Ibrox back in the thirties (apparently with a rattle!) to cheer on the Rangers in the midst of the Depression. It might be hugely romanticised, but the main stand would have been there and I see him walking along Edmiston Drive in the midst of the famous mighty throng of Bears from a much simpler time. I doubt there are many I like this without reading the replies I will see who we can add to the list of apologists minstral 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrosrightfoot 39 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 5 minutes ago, They Gnu said: We are down on the ground and scottish football/media wants us to stay there. I agree to the fact people where desperate for us to go in to admin and go down to the third division but some of the stuff said is mind boggling Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoli 4,623 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Important discussion, but fuck me your posts are chronic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrosrightfoot 39 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 6 minutes ago, eejay the dj said: I like this without reading the replies I will see who we can add to the list of apologists List of apologists ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Pedrosrightfoot said: List of apologists ? Assholes if you prefer The reason this Country has been lost to the scum .In all the important decision making processes in our everyday life AlbertzLoyalRSC, Courtyard Bear and Ivybank 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 2 hours ago, They Gnu said: Why don’t you point out where the OP is wrong spunk bubble. He is most certainly a spunk bubble ? Like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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