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Having a cup of tea or going down the pub are not what makes British culture, but they do point out to the fundamentals of British culture.
For me, being British is being able to laugh at yourself. At your mistakes. At your ideas. At your everything.
And that is the beauty here. We don't take things too seriously. And how could we? We have a weather that can change from sunshine in the morning to heavy snow by afternoon.
Also, all around us, there is a sense that we've been there and done that. Historically we've been through so many things that the rest of the world, especially the Americans, are only now beginning to go through. We've had an empire. We've had the greatest play-write in the world. We have the remains of a monarchy. We've had religions. And we've been around many times to see history repeat itself. Which is why we've become sarcastic. It's also the reason why we laugh at Americans for being earnest.
From a religious perspective, the British have never really took things seriously again. Our king started a whole new religious branch because he didn't agree with the Catholics! The Muslims are having a hard time now in Britain, and many have attributed this to racism. But it is my opinion that the British do not hate the Asian race. They hate the way the Asians take their religion so seriously.
Lol. That's the point. Brits don't have a culture. Not much of one anyway.
Whatever was great about britain has passed. Now it's a soft weak nation. TBH Britain -especially the british empire- is a relatively short lived empire. It hasn't been around to see everything. It's made a quick - extremely detrimental - dent in human history. That's all. Now it's literally as Cameron (who I hate) puts it. 'Broken Britain'.
Isn't shit to be proud of being British now. The parts of history that aren't bullshit and lies is full of bloodshed, murder, rape etc. The future prospects are weak as it will be overtaking by developing nations in every single aspect. The present - nobody is happy with anything, kids are spoilt, either complete pussies or complete fuck ups. No communities, morals, respect, honour, dignity. It's only going to get worse. That's my opinion anyway. Some idiots think it can get better. Maybe the new government may be able to do something about it.
They hate the way the Asians take their religion so seriously.
And that is where your weakness lies. I don't agree with Islam and how muslims are trying to push their beliefs into English laws and culture, but to not take your religion seriously is fuckry. End of.
Lol. That's the point. Brits don't have a culture. Not much of one anyway.
Do you live in a cave?
Whatever was great about Britain has passed.
Can you elaborate? What are those "great" things you are talking about and when did they pass?
Now it's a soft weak nation.
Really? In what way? Economically? Our pound is still stronger than all the major currencies out there. Politically? We have a dozen institutions that keep each other in check. We have a monarchy that still has an influence over the common wealth countries and a queen that commands respect the entire world. Military? We had the power to go thousands of miles away and bring down a dictator. Whether you agree with it or not is beside the point. The point is we have the military power. Arts? Our actors are now scooping awards from right and left. We have singers and bands to satisfy ever taste out there. Health care? We provide for all our citizens. Hardly a "weak nation" as you put it....
Britain...It hasn't been around to see everything. It's made a quick - extremely detrimental - dent in human history.
Can you be more specific? Or is that just an opinion?
Isn't shit to be proud of being British now.
I was not born here neither. I became British. And I am proud as hell. It is people like you who still haven't integrated into the British way of life that feel shit.
People who put their traditions and religion before their duties as a citizen are always going to feel shit in Britain. And so it should be.
You talk about communities and morals and respect. What have you done for your community? What have we got to thank you for?
You are very unthankful for what you have. I would like to see you spout this kind of garbage in other countries and see what happens. See what they do to you. But no. You do it here because you know that Brits will tolerate it. And that's another part of British culture (perhaps not a good thing): they tolerate so much that they even put up with idiots like you.
I like how your quotes and ideas all sound like front page slogans from the Daily Mail and you quote Cameron's "Broken Britain". If you had any brains you would know that these people are talking about people like you. If these people had any power the first thing they would do would be to get rid of people like you.
You have 877 points now, and almost all of them represent a turd that has come out of your mouth.
alrite mate you going pub later? definately mate, what bout you darling? going pub? ofcourse love I can't live without the pub. Hahaha me neither pub!! PUBB!!!
Why is it you need to make more than one reply? You love getting your points up or something? Or is it your way of making me get carpeltunnelsyndrome by having to scroll further down? Or you haven't noticed the edit button?
I'm British. I don't like it. I don't enjoy it. But I'm also Indian. I like that and I enjoy it. I'm not English though. You'll find it hard to understand that.
Multiculturism isn't a British thing. It's been in the whole world since time immemorial. India itself has ethnicities of Jews, Parsis, Christians, Muslims etc - meaning multicultural. Toronto in Canada is 'the most multicultural city in the world'. So no multiculturism isn't British culture.
"Well wasted another few minutes of my life. Are you proud?"
Gee Kinda , no need to get all emotional.
Its just a debate.
"Why dont you go live in India if thats the country you prefer."
I dont recall asking that as a question.
"Well seeing as it's your memory that's at fault I don't really think I should bother wasting my time replying again "
Your debate , your call.
"Why the fuck should I answer those questions?"
So i can tell you again ,
For an indian living in England sucking off their system and bagging the country to bits and its people ,and the rest of the world and for someone who thinks good only emanates from india why dont you go live in India if thats the country you prefer.
Pointless huh?
YES because you would really prefer to stay in England and leech off it.
It's not a statement it's a question. You're asking me something... not stating something.
A statement would be - you should go live in India if that's the country you prefer.
Explain how I'm a traitor? Apparently England is a free country where you're allowed to, encouraged to, voice your opinions. Turns out I'm doing exactly that.
You just cant see the difference between shit and clay.
And this is why you cant see the difference in how i treat shit from clay or for a fact how amongst all the clay here you are the biggest piece of shit ive come accross , and thus is why i treat you so.
Thankfuck most immigrants are not shit like you.
Thankfuck most are clay and play active roles in strengthening the foundations.
Then there is those that wanna just deficate all over the clay.
Now , I imagine your going to tell me im talking shit again.
A wicked sense of humor, generation of the best bands, actors, and Djs that have ever existed. Constantly changing music scenes, invention of Punk, Drum and Bass, Dubstep and Indie and perfecting Rock, Heavy Metal, House, Techno and Leftfield etc. Soccer fanaticism, Rugby and Cricket. The best comedy in the world both stand up and TV show based. Some of the best movies ever created steeped in britishness, some of the most successful directors of all time bringing britishness to the world. Cockney rhyming slang, Jellied eels, Tea, mental scousers, funny Geordies, cocky Londoners. Harry Potter, Chavs, ASBOs, MG, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Rolls Royce, eccentricity, The Monarchy, Darwinism, Modern Atheism, discovery of sub atomic particles. etc etc all these things make up or contribute to British culture. You should be proud of it, it isn't perfect but no culture is.
