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Old 23-08-2016, 17:11   #31
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Re: [UPDATED] Team GB beats London 2012 medal haul

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Originally Posted by figgyburn View Post
Here comes the usual clamour to give these(stars,heroes,legends)an honour.Sir this,Dame that,Obe here,Mbe there.These honours are so devalued these days as they are handed out to uncle tom cobley and all.A bit like university degrees,everybody has one.Some of these athelete's have/will become very rich and will do very nicely on the "celebrity" cooking/gameshow circuit.Just not sure honours are warranted for winning a medal.
Bah Humbug

I would sooner any honour go to a successful sports person than George Osborne,David Cameron ,Phillip Hammond etc,etc

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Originally Posted by Mr K View Post
that's reassuring, we rarely agree on anything
Dam straight
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