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Alan's avatar

Good article Frank I went to South Africa in 1972 to avoid the shit Heath was signing us into I have never trusted frogs or spanish we should have learnt from our history with these nations they have always wanted control of the UK I am back in Wales now but stayed in SA for 40years only came back for family reasons.

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Anthony Stimson's avatar

The most malignant forms of stupidity are those of the superficially intelligent and the fatuously well-intentioned.

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Stuffysays's avatar

My late mother was, unusually for the time maybe, not in the slightest bit racist - couldn't care what colour you were as long as you were nice. However, she could often be heard saying "Here, hang on a minute, it's my country and my language so why am I expected to apologise". Usually in an NHS setting or driving down the Old Kent Road. Plus ca la change eh?

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Frank Haviland's avatar

Exactly right

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Mrs Bucket's avatar

Phenomenal article, very well researched, and depressing in the mindless stupidity it reveals. Is China ultinately behind this, pushing barmy cultural madness on Useful Idiots who think they are being clever but are actually incredibly stupid? Small typo Frank, did you mean 'flawed'? 'viewing their identity as inherently floored while favouring minorities'.

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Frank Haviland's avatar

Thank you, and thanks for letting me know (have fixed it!).

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Mrs Bucket's avatar

I wonder how you could get your exceptional essays to a wider audience? There must be a way. Would spoken to camera on youtube be better? Doesn't have to be you if you don't want to be recognised.

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Frank Haviland's avatar

I really appreciate your interest, thank you! I tried that quite a few years ago, I don't think I was very good at it. I suppose people sharing articles is good, and although it's a slow process I might get 'noticed' eventually.

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Mrs Bucket's avatar

I wonder if it would work to find a young lady to present for you on YouTube? This might sound mad but 'if you want an unusual result, you need an unusual approach'. Politics needs younger, attractive faces, the left knows this...so beat them at their own game. The channel could be called something wacky like 'Frank's daughter' with some explanation below. Said female could easily be disguised with wig/makeup/glasses so would be safe from stalkers/nutcases and you wouldn't be beholden to one presenter; the wig/glasses disguise could be multiple females, they'd queue up to do it. Remember how brilliant 'Mrs Merton' was! Look at how incredible YouTube can be >> 600,000 views here for one (good) speech at ARC: https://youtu.be/7j7jU3cwDQw?si=GLPa6cqZLNzKeRUW

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Frank Haviland's avatar

This is a great idea, let me give it some thought. Thanks again for your support.

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