f****** Welsh

Salu · 28-09-2005, 16:18

http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0...445982,00.html

My word.....

Pierre · 28-09-2005, 16:21

I thought that was the correct way to address a welshy

marky · 28-09-2005, 16:21

Dear oh dear mr blair that is not nice

I wonder who leeked the story

**Chris** · 28-09-2005, 16:30

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Originally Posted by marky

Dear oh dear mr blair that is not nice

I wonder who leeked the story

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Originally Posted by sky

Former Downing Street spin doctor Lance Price claimed in his diaries the Prime Minister repeatedly referred to them as "f****** Welsh".

I can't make up my mind which astounds me more, the fact TB said it, or that someone has actually complained about it. Darned cheek, with the abuse the English routinely put up with at the hands of he Welsh.

Russ · 28-09-2005, 16:37

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Originally Posted by Chris T

Darned cheek, with the abuse the English routinely put up with at the hands of the Welsh.

Yes but not major Welsh heads of state.

I certainly hope Blair gets taken to task over this but just like the Anne Robinson thing, it won't go anywhere.

Gareth · 28-09-2005, 16:43

The 'Anne Robinson thing'? Did I miss something?

Can anyone fill me in on what Old Winky did??

I was back in Cardiff on the weekend and it felt absolutely great! If it wasn't for my job, I'd much rather live in Wales than England. The Welsh are so much nicer than the English.

punky · 28-09-2005, 16:45

I don't think its an insult really. Its stereotypical, and not really complimentary, but I don't think its perpetuating racial hatred? Most people in this country say f---ing Americans, or f---ing French, and noone cares. The language may be stronger, but has the same meaning as "damn Americans/French". They are trying to make an example out of him because he is the PM, but even though I have no love for him, I think he has the right to voice opinions that ordinary citizens are, especially in private.
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Originally Posted by Gareth

The 'Anne Robinson thing'? Did I miss something?

Can anyone fill me in on what Old Winky did??.

She called them "irritating and annoying". She also said: "What are they for?" and "They are always so pleased with themselves,"

**Maggy** · 28-09-2005, 16:48

1999?Talk about looking for ANY opportunity to put the boot in...If this is the best that the media can come up with and an effort for the gent in question to sell more of his 'diary' then journalism is in a very bad way

Gah!

Gareth · 28-09-2005, 16:48

Oh...

I never liked her anyway - I always preferred Barry Took

Russ · 28-09-2005, 16:49

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Originally Posted by punky

I don't think its an insult really. Its stereotypical, and not really complimentary, but I don't think its perpetuating racial hatred?

I thought Welsh stereotypes were of playing rugby (exceptionally well

), singing, eating leeks, being crap at football?

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Originally Posted by punky

Most people in this country say f---ing Americans, or f---ing French, and noone cares. The language may be stronger, but has the same meaning as "damn Americans/French". They are trying to make an example out of him because he is the PM, but even though I have no love for him, I think he has the right to voice opinions that ordinary citizens are, especially in private.

Not when he's responsible for the people he's insulting.

jrhnewark · 28-09-2005, 19:02

There'd be uproar if a Welsh prime minister called the English "the f***ing English".

It's not on - he's supposed to be the Prime Minister of the UK, not just of flaming England.

It's racial hatred - hope he gets made an example of.

28-09-2005, 19:07

ADMIN EDIT - (RUSS) Please don't try to get around the swear filter, it's there for a reason.

There I have offended everyone., I cant possibly be racist, it was done equally.

Oh sorry I thought this was a thread to be racist in

We all do it, we all make fun and derogatory remarks at some point in our lives against another country. Whats the big deal?

The Irish, the scots, the welsh and the english all have derogatory comments made about them by each other.

And If as it is ALLEGED, he said it, what happened 5 years ago is hardly of any value now is it? Or is it just another case of crap to sell a damned book?

jrhnewark · 28-09-2005, 19:14

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Originally Posted by timewarrior2001

We all do it, we all make fun and derogatory remarks at some point in our lives against another country. Whats the big deal?

He's the PM, that's the big deal. He wouldn't get away with saying the "f***ing Pakis", "f***ing Indians" or "f***ing Japanese", so why should he get away with it with his own people?!

You just don't say these things with you're the PM.

me283 · 28-09-2005, 19:26

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Originally Posted by marky

Dear oh dear mr blair that is not nice

I wonder who leeked the story

Or should that be leeked...?

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Of course, nothing will come of it. We all know Tony is above the law... and even if it is proven that he did it, his wife will defend his "human right" to say it!

eddie00001 · 28-09-2005, 19:49

& what a surprise that its North Wales police investigating it. I think the police up there have nothing better to do, must be virtually crime free up there if they feel the need to investigate an alledged comment, made in private over 5 years ago.