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Some thoughts from us "Oldies"
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Barmitzvah Boy
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Try going to a synagogue in Manchester. There are security checks of: metal detectors; bag searches; cctv; and and checks for bombs. This is at a Reform Synagogue (you do not wear the clothing that Orthodox Jews are associated with). You take off your yarmulke when walking to and from the building so not to get abuse and this is in a so called multi ethnic and tolerant city. The Labour Party and their anti-semitism has not helped.
blueandwhitehalves
Senior Member
Horrifying but depressingly unsurprising. I'm going to dispense with the niceities on this and as Yoda said call a spade a spade. The rise in anti-semitism is in direct correlation with the rise of Islam in this country and I'm certain the 2 are related.
Granted the far-right have always had a contemptibly disgraceful attitude towards Jews. But they are very few in number these days. The attacks are coming from muslims and their lap-dog hard left sympathisers.
Its a grossly under-hyped problem in my opinion, a religion is being hounded out of existence in this, a first world 21st century country, and the media are too scared to confront it. History tells us to consider who's next. If I was a Sikh I'd be starting to get nervous.
Hence Israel's firm but hard line intransigence when dealing with neighbouring nations who constantly declare their animosity towards their nation and peoples. Israel is cornered and has had it's back to the wall for 70 years.
The sons of Abraham have much to answer for..... as have the daft buggers today who constantly perpetuate the myths.
The sons of Abraham have much to answer for..... as have the daft buggers today who constantly perpetuate the myths.
Otto Mann
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Thoughts from this Oldie have, of late centered around having a 53 year old body, but, a mind that's convinced you're still 30 years old. Played 5 aside last night with my son and a few of his friends, then out for beers after. Christ! I wish I hadn't! Can barely move now and to top it all, as Saddam would say, I have "The Mother of all hangovers". Time to F****ing grow up me thinks. Still, don't they say, " You don't stop having fun when you grow old, you grow old,when you stop having fun!
Barmitzvah Boy
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I still play 5 aside.
They call me the 'Grey Adonis'.
They call me the 'Grey Adonis'.
OnlyOneTugay
Prediction Champion 2019 & 2020
Very impressive BB . You know it'll be time to give up when they start calling you the " Grey George Donis "
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Tek Care.
Majiball
Senior Member
They do that at my local leisure centre, walking football 5 a side
OnlyOneTugay
Prediction Champion 2019 & 2020
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.u...y_down_scissors_after_54_years/?ref=mrb&lp=11
Where do the years disappear to ? I remember Norman cutting my hair on the way home from primary school ( St Mary’s , Clayton le Moors ) when I was in Junior 4 , 1969 . I thought he was really old , but he must have only been around 21 ! Cutting hair for 50 years in the same shop ( salon for the younger viewers ) , after serving his apprenticeship
He was always smart and didn’t stand for any messing about . I guess lots of Barbers used to use the same line but when he finished my short back and sides ( if it wasn’t short enough my Dad would send me back ) he’d say in front of a full shop “ you’ll get a girlfriend now “ . Made me squirm & blush in the chair .
Great times in a much different era , enjoy your well earned retirement Norman .
Where do the years disappear to ? I remember Norman cutting my hair on the way home from primary school ( St Mary’s , Clayton le Moors ) when I was in Junior 4 , 1969 . I thought he was really old , but he must have only been around 21 ! Cutting hair for 50 years in the same shop ( salon for the younger viewers ) , after serving his apprenticeship
He was always smart and didn’t stand for any messing about . I guess lots of Barbers used to use the same line but when he finished my short back and sides ( if it wasn’t short enough my Dad would send me back ) he’d say in front of a full shop “ you’ll get a girlfriend now “ . Made me squirm & blush in the chair .
Great times in a much different era , enjoy your well earned retirement Norman .
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Benjamin Kaynine
Senior Member
Interesting thread ..... hope it's OK to post because I'm afraid I don't qualify as an "oldie".
Just wondered what the pensioners think of their local Wetherspoons ..... is it too trendy or does it have the requisite amount of spit and sawdust ?
Just wondered what the pensioners think of their local Wetherspoons ..... is it too trendy or does it have the requisite amount of spit and sawdust ?
Benjamin Kaynine
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have you been barred from spoons for soiling a seat or what?
davebirch
Senior Member
Ignore the past at your peril,
Ignore the collective memories of the aged also at your peril, for these are the ones that saved you from a life of submission.
They created a world that gives you the freedom to say the words you utter.
Rather a slight on the socialists that there is any anti-semitic racism at all in their party. Goes completely against the facade of socialist doctrine doesn't it?
Anyway I'm surprised no one's asked this of you JimBenJon....
1. Are you in accordance with the Labour party and Jeremy Corbyn an anti semite too?
2. Would you like to see the State of Israel razed to the ground and the Israelis scattered to the four winds in accordance with the desires of the entire muslim world?
3. Would you support and share a platform with the leaders of Hamas?
If you answer 'Yes' to any of the above how do you reconcile that with any humanitarian principles which you profess to hold?
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Probably your most childish post yet. Do the other kids bully you at school?
davebirch
Senior Member
It's funny that in Aboriginal culture the "old" have the wisdom. They are revered among their family of peoples.
Why?
Because they know the land, they know where the water is, they can find food, they pass their knowledge down, which enables the family to live and survive.
If they turf the "oldies" out, they wither and die. Language, history, and families gone forever.
(family, in aboriginal culture means the tribe they belong to)
Why?
Because they know the land, they know where the water is, they can find food, they pass their knowledge down, which enables the family to live and survive.
If they turf the "oldies" out, they wither and die. Language, history, and families gone forever.
(family, in aboriginal culture means the tribe they belong to)
blueandwhitehalves
Senior Member
My post you quoted was from July 2017 and looking down the items from your link, there is no BBC story on anti-semitism for 2 years between April 2016 and March 2018. So at the point of writing my post, the last BBC article on anti-semitism was 15 months ago.
Nice try Jimbo, never let examining source dates get in the way of a good rebuttal. Pretty staggering you used to be a journalist.
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