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[Notch7]

He lives under a dark, dank, bridge - which explains his extreme jealousy, and bad temper.

says Harry angrily

 

[Brigadier]

"Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel".

The famous aphorism was coined by Samuel Johnson in 1775, meaning that those who lack genuine merit or virtue will often use fervent expressions of patriotism as a cloak for their selfish motives or to cover up their bad behaviour. The phrase suggests that appealing to nationalistic sentiment can be a convenient way for dishonest individuals to distract from their own failings, manipulate public opinion, or gain power and support.


Google AI sums it up quite well

 

[noseall]

"Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel".

The famous aphorism was coined by Samuel Johnson in 1775, meaning that those who lack genuine merit or virtue will often use fervent expressions of patriotism as a cloak for their selfish motives or to cover up their bad behaviour. The phrase suggests that appealing to nationalistic sentiment can be a convenient way for dishonest individuals to distract from their own failings, manipulate public opinion, or gain power and support.


Google AI sums it up quite well

You have just summed up Forrige and his misguided minions, in a nutshell.

Patriots my arse.

 

[pete01]

You have just summed up Forrige and his misguided minions, in a nutshell.

Patriots my arse.

Soooo......do you want your house flagged up or not? I can use just union flags if ya like as I know how much you hate England

 

[noseall]

Soooo......do you want your house flagged up or not? I can use just union flags if ya like as I know how much you hate England

Faux patriotism and the sign of the weak minded?

I'll pass ta.

 

[Odds]

Just finished my house, that was a day well spent

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You should have a word with @opps and get it painted up- he did a smashing job on this one:

 

[Highway Man]

Faux patriotism and the sign of the weak minded?

I'll pass ta.

You sure?

 

[pete01]

You should have a word with @opps and get it painted up- he did a smashing job on this one:

Niicceeee.....

 

[Highway Man]

I would be proud to have that painted on my house.

 

[Odds]

Niicceeee.....

Just the job if you live on the Shankill Road - @Vinty had his done years ago.

 

[Highway Man]

Soooo......do you want your house flagged up or not? I can use just union flags if ya like as I know how much you hate England

Lena said if he doesnt want his doing could you do ours as we are thoroughly modern and have great taste

 

[pete01]

Lena said if he doesnt want his doing could you do ours as we are thoroughly modern and have great taste

Im not coming to Hull, I have to draw the line somewhere

 

[MNW67]

Im not coming to Hull, I have to draw the line somewhere

They talk funny, there.

 

[pete01]

They talk funny, there.

They have brickwork inside the houses OMG

 

[Highway Man]

Im not coming to Hull, I have to draw the line somewhere

Don't worry, we have traffickers to get you out