pcbear 10,924 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 mon the dinosaurs, you don't waste many words Dart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesh 28 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Only one thing to say.....I am a dinosaur and proud Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Great piece d'art (as usual). I think the point here is that although you are immensely proud and passionate about your beliefs/upbringing and wish to celebrate that you accept that many passionate rangers fans may not share those same beliefs however the love of rangers is ultimately more important and they aren't mutually exclusive. I think that's fair. I myself am very proud of being British, something many in this country and n.ireland are trying to make us feel ashamed of or painted as a bigot....I support the unionist/loyalist affiliations and traditions within our support but accept others wish to take no part in that side of things.I think the problem is some who don't wish to be involved in these beliefs or traditions try to force their percieved offended ness onto others and instead of accepting it they try to challenge and belittle the upbringing, beliefs and values if others....Striking the balance as you so eloquently put it is 100% the key....No one forces anyone to join in mate. 100% of that crowd were fiercely proud loyalists and let it be known If there's anyone in the crowd that don't like that sort of thing they can sing something else and see if anyone joins inPersonally there's some songs I hate as I find them cringey but I simply don't join in - never tell anyone to shut upGuys like Bp9 and handwringers don't believe in balance - they want our loyalist culture wiped out Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 If Rangers fans were / are the backbone of the scots support and you choose to ignore it - do one - love and blow jobs all round xx Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resting in my account 231 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 If Rangers fans were / are the backbone of the scots support and you choose to ignore it - do one - love and blow jobs all round xxBack when supporting Scotland had no impact on being British, one would agree. However, the fact that Seperatists and Wallace Wannabes have infiltrated the ranks to the extent they boo THEIR OWN National Anthem over some misguided hatred of England means the SFA 11 mean little to many good Rangers men. Rangers are an identity, deal with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 109,505 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I'm a diplodocus and fucking proud.We were here before you and we will be here when you've gone. Up the volunteers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_1974 204 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 As always D'art you can express what so many Rangers fans feel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamibianBear 1,851 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 No one forces anyone to join in mate. 100% of that crowd were fiercely proud loyalists and let it be knownIf there's anyone in the crowd that don't like that sort of thing they can sing something else and see if anyone joins inPersonally there's some songs I hate as I find them cringey but I simply don't join in - never tell anyone to shut upGuys like Bp9 and handwringers don't believe in balance - they want our loyalist culture wiped outI decided at the age of 20 that atheism/agnostic was for me. I ditched my beliefs at that point. (Some thing to do wtih being at war then)At 33 I left the sunny (?) shore of the UK and came to live here in Namibia. (I am still British with a Brit passport).Not for one moment do I NOT consider myself any less of a Rangers fan because of any of this.If you want to sing (legal) songs then on you go, like 1st_Jan says, you don't have to join in if you don't want to. That should not make me a handwringer or anything else - just a humble supporter.Good article D'art Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,657 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I'm a diplodocus and fucking proud.We were here before you and we will be here when you've gone.Up the volunteers no your an eejit, there s a difference but i agree with your post Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarkev 3,540 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 No one forces anyone to join in mate. 100% of that crowd were fiercely proud loyalists and let it be known If there's anyone in the crowd that don't like that sort of thing they can sing something else and see if anyone joins inPersonally there's some songs I hate as I find them cringey but I simply don't join in - never tell anyone to shut upGuys like Bp9 and handwringers don't believe in balance - they want our loyalist culture wiped outWednesday was an amazing experience for me mate as for the first time in a long while it felt like the rangers fans there were all singing from the same hyme sheet both litelary and figuratively...as I said above I am immensely proud to be British and I can accept that some fans don't indentify with our unionist/loyalist heritage and that's fine but as you rightly say no-one says they have to join in or think the same way as you or me....there are room for all views at our club IMO but when certain individuals take it upon themselves to criticise and judge fans for their beliefs it crosses a line..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarkev 3,540 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 No one forces anyone to join in mate. 100% of that crowd were fiercely proud loyalists and let it be known If there's anyone in the crowd that don't like that sort of thing they can sing something else and see if anyone joins inPersonally there's some songs I hate as I find them cringey but I simply don't join in - never tell anyone to shut upGuys like Bp9 and handwringers don't believe in balance - they want our loyalist culture wiped outWednesday was an amazing experience for me mate as for the first time in a long while it felt like the rangers fans there were all singing from the same hyme sheet both litelary and figuratively...as I said above I am immensely proud to be British and I can accept that some fans don't indentify with our unionist/loyalist heritage and that's fine but as you rightly say no-one says they have to join in or think the same way as you or me....there are room for all views at our club IMO but when certain individuals take it upon themselves to criticise and judge fans for their beliefs it crosses a line..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 109,505 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 no your an eejit, there s a difference but i agree with your postI am also an eejit.Btw mate im looking for bus and ticket for Forfar? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarkev 3,540 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I decided at the age of 20 that atheism/agnostic was for me. I ditched my beliefs at that point. (Some thing to do wtih being at war then)At 33 I left the sunny (?) shore of the UK and came to live here in Namibia. (I am still British with a Brit passport).Not for one moment do I NOT consider myself any less of a Rangers fan because of any of this.If you want to sing (legal) songs then on you go, like 1st_Jan says, you don't have to join in if you don't want to. That should not make me a handwringer or anything else - just a humble supporter.Good article D'artA completely acceptable and understandable viewpoint mate....room for many different opinions within our great support... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKIP BEAR 370 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 As a fellow dinosaur i'd like to say that i agree with every word mate,well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I decided at the age of 20 that atheism/agnostic was for me. I ditched my beliefs at that point. (Some thing to do wtih being at war then)At 33 I left the sunny (?) shore of the UK and came to live here in Namibia. (I am still British with a Brit passport).Not for one moment do I NOT consider myself any less of a Rangers fan because of any of this.If you want to sing (legal) songs then on you go, like 1st_Jan says, you don't have to join in if you don't want to. That should not make me a handwringer or anything else - just a humble supporter.Good article D'artI don't think anyone can say because you don't sing loyalist songs then your not a true Rangers fans What I do say and will continue to say until the day I die that if your a Rangers fan but continually stick the boot into Loyalists and their songs then your acting like a taig Infact your no better than one as we have enough people trying to eradicate our culture without our own starting too As I said there's some Gers songs I cringe at and don't sing - that doesn't make me less of a fan either Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,657 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I am also an eejit.Btw mate im looking for bus and ticket for Forfar?bus yes tickets tight just now but we will know more by sunday night when we take members names Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 109,505 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 bus yes tickets tight just now but we will know more by sunday night when we take members namesCool mate, well just let me know Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamibianBear 1,851 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I don't think anyone can say because you don't sing loyalist songs then your not a true Rangers fansWhat I do say and will continue to say until the day I die that if your a Rangers fan but continually stick the boot into Loyalists and their songs then your acting like a taig Infact your no better than one as we have enough people trying to eradicate our culture without our own starting tooAs I said there's some Gers songs I cringe at and don't sing - that doesn't make me less of a fan eitherThat's kind of what I was trying to say too but I do not have the eloquence of writing that D'art doesIf you don't sing them, it should not mean anything. Moaning at a fellow fan for singing something that is LEGAL should not happen - they are entitled to sing what the hell they want regardless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckthespl 2,505 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I'm an athiest but respect everyones beliefs. Sheffield was amazing and I was proud of the fans. One thing is for sure, with the referendum nearing, the pressure / sanctions will get ramped up on us as they attempt to silence us. Stand up for your beliefs and sing loud and proud (with no digs at others) and let everyone know the bears are back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binsy08 362 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 D'art you never cease to amaze me, but what you have written today is your best in IMHO. I to am proud to be protestant, British and most of all proud to follow the greatest football club in the world. And may I add with the greatest fans in the world. No Surrender. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancidCutlass 190 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Do Protestants/religious people believe in dinosaurs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 My favourite dinosaur as a kid was the Stegosaurus, but I think D'art has taken over that title.I'm not religious in the slightest. I'm not particularly fond of the Royals. But I recognise the importance of protestantism and loyalism to the vast majority of our support and the connection they have with my club thanks to my dad. Great piece D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers-Yorks 114 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I like the Ankylosaurus (and its much taller cousin, the Lankylosaurus). . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Well said D'Art we are a club unique in our love of Britain and unique in the political and religious context of Glasgow and the West of Scotland. We show how to celebrate Britain without all the horrible right wing racisim of the nationalist movements (BNP, UKIP, EDL) we are the best of British proud and strong but with tolerance and a desire to better ourselves and to always show strength in our battles with the bigots who would love to destroy us. Our story is the story of the just against the unjust and our voices are as one when we sing our songs of pride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Ukips a racist party now - wow Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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