Analysis of the dhims stance on Poppygate

[laudrupforever 17]

D'Art put up the CST's stance on the Poppygate fiasco and it seems to just back up ǝpɐbıɹq uǝǝɹb ǝɥʇ's stance on first glance. Cut through the waffle and shite though...

Celtic Football Club was established by Irish immigrants in Scotland. Its founders instigated a club that would forthwith be open to players and supporters regardless of ethnic, national and religious background. Our supporters include people who have a broad range of community and national backgrounds and histories and all are welcomed into the Celtic family thus enriching our cultural environment.

Mindful of the variations in how war can be understood, interpreted and remembered and sensitive to the multiple experiences and perceptions of those that constitute the Celtic community as well as beyond, the Celtic Trust has been against the forced and manipulative nature of poppy wearing in latter years, not least amongst the football community in Scotland. We are particularly against the practice of using the team shirt to promote this symbol and we welcome the news that this practice will end this year. We note that a broad public debate appears to be opening up on this question and that other individuals and organisations outwith football are concerned about the coercive atmosphere around the wearing and display of poppies.

We further note with dismay the demonising of those people who exercise their right to free speech and dissent on this question and we oppose any action which may be taken against anyone who chooses to peacefully demonstrate their point of view, whether in a football ground or elsewhere.

1) - It was founded to keep Irish Catholic immigrants out of Protestant soup kitchens. No religious discrimination my fucking hole. Ethnic? Tell that to Mark Walters and Ian Wright.

2) - Unless you want to collect money for a charity that involves poppies.

3) - Clearly the club is closed to those with any differing political background then.

4) - Other people are talking about it at length so it's fine to disgrace the fallen who gave the ultimate sacrifice for you cretins to make this ludicrous statement. Incidentally, it's predominantly the anti-British sects of society that are talking about this.

5) - This presumably doesn't include collecting for charity poppies, debuting a black footballer at Parkhead, Orange walks anywhere or the troops walking the pitch at the Emirates Cup.

Just a pseudo-Lisa Simpson quickie analysis shows that lot and their posturing for what they are - despicable, hypocritical cretins who twist anything to suit their perverted agendas.

It was my uni lecturer who told us that analysis in journalism is all but dead, which is a shame. If it were still on the go, it'd nail these bastards' coffins shut once and for all.

[Chef 436]

the Celtic Trust has been against the forced and manipulative nature of poppy wearing in latter years, not least amongst the football community in Scotland.

thats the bit they should look at, this is scotland

[ClintonGrey 365]

'the Celtic Trust has been against the forced and manipulative nature of poppy wearing in latter years, not least amongst the football community in Scotland.'

But they are 'for' having a few round ups for the tims to put their giro money in to support the IRA?