Excuse me...what is your nationality please?

[Firky]

group hug, man.

get in a circle n bond

 

[laptop]

I'm an EastEnder, thank you.

And he's a portable computing device...

 

[poet]

Aha! European Kultur, eh? What makes you different from a Turk from Ankara then? Or a Kashmiri? Why are you 'European'? Because you believe 'whiteness' is a defining aspect?

No, because europe is the only place on earth that has a real ideology of multiculturalism, of unity through difference. Because europe is the most thrilling, culturally dense place on earth. Because the EU is the political organisation with which I most identify - a loose organisation defining the rights and obligations of it's member citizens whilst leaving them great internal freedoms. Because I have spent most of my life within europe. Because it is the only place at this current moment that I would choose to reside. Because I have faith in the protection of the european community. And because the flag is well snazzy.

 

[flimsier]

The students will pay tomorrow.

They won't.

 

[ernestolynch]

No, because europe is the only place on earth that has a real ideology of multiculturalism, of unity through difference. Because europe is the most thrilling, culturally dense place on earth. Because the EU is the political organisation with which I most identify - a loose organisation defining the rights and obligations of it's member citizens whilst leaving them great internal freedoms. Because I have spent most of my life within europe. Because it is the only place at this current moment that I would choose to reside. Because I have faith in the protection of the european community. And because the flag is well snazzy.

Tomorrow belongs to you!

 

[kakuma]

for fucks sake! dont you see europe is just the same as any other fuckng government

poet you could be accused of being a little eurocentric you know

 

[layabout]

No, because europe is the only place on earth that has a real ideology of multiculturalism, of unity through difference. Because europe is the most thrilling, culturally dense place on earth. Because the EU is the political organisation with which I most identify - a loose organisation defining the rights and obligations of it's member citizens whilst leaving them great internal freedoms. Because I have spent most of my life within europe. Because it is the only place at this current moment that I would choose to reside. Because I have faith in the protection of the european community. And because the flag is well snazzy.

Poet, I've worked in Holland & Germany, heck I've even worked for the European Central Bank, but that above statement would get even the most hardened of Europhiles chucking up in the sick buckets.

 

[poet]

Yeah, I'm eurocentric. Best place on earth by miles. No disrespect to the rest of the world, but it is. The cultural wealth of europe is truly extraordinary. Politically it's not nearly as bad as america, or the arab world, or africa, or the far east, or, well, anywhere. Nowhere in the world has such a solid human rights record. Nowhere do I feel so comfortable with the state. Nowhere would I rather be arrested, and I value that. Admittedly it's being eroded by american influence with all the counter-terrorist shit, but it's still world leading.

 

[fishfingerer]

Eireannach, same as the rat faced prick that tried attacking me on oiche sathairn. The last fucken straw really.

 

[poet]

Poet, I've worked in Holland & Germany, heck I've even worked for the European Central Bank, but that above statement would get even the most hardened of Europhiles chucking up in the sick buckets.

It's a million fucking miles from perfect, but it's the best we've got by a long way.

 

[In Bloom]

Nowhere in the world has such a solid human rights record.

Unless you count all those wars, empires and acts of genocide that just seem to keep happening. Or is that the fault of those damn uppity fuzzy wuzzies?

 

[poet]

Unless you count all those wars, empires and acts of genocide that just seem to keep happening. Or is that the fault of those damn uppity fuzzy wuzzies?

It's a statement of fact. Europe has the best human rights record. I'm not saying members of the EU don't engage in dodgy wars, but where else would you rather get arrested?

 

[In Bloom]

It's a statement of fact. Europe has the best human rights record. I'm not saying members of the EU don't engage in dodgy wars, but where else would you rather get arrested?

I'd rather not get arrested myself. Definately want to be arrested even less in Italy or Russia (just to pick a few examples out of the air )

 

[poet]

I'd rather not get arrested myself. Definately want to be arrested even less in Italy or Russia (just to pick a few examples out of the air )

Yeah but let's say you had to choose a continental type block to get arrested in a random country within. Do you pick africa, the middle east, asia, south america, north america, the former soviet states, australasia or europe? By my reckoning australasia or europe are the pick of the bunch by a long way.

 

[In Bloom]

Yeah but let's say you had to choose a continental type block to get arrested in a random country within. Do you pick africa, the middle east, asia, south america, north america, the former soviet states, australasia or europe? By my reckoning australasia or europe are the pick of the bunch by a long way.

I don't see what would be so bad about North America, compared with Europe.

 

[poet]

Mandatory sentencing for drug posession, capital punishment, the highest rate of prison rape in the world and thousands being disappeared without charge or due process. I'd say there's plenty wrong, so do amnesty.

 

[In Bloom]

Mandatory sentencing for drug posession, capital punishment, the highest rate of prison rape in the world and thousands being disappeared without charge or due process. I'd say there's plenty wrong, so do amnesty.

Eastern Europe isn't exactly fluffy bunny land either you know

 

[Silva]

 

[Dilzybhoy]

I'm guessing it what nationality do you consider yourself.
Well, born In malayasia.
Mother's Irish
Dad's Scottish
Live in Scotland.
I guess I can take my pick then.
Scotlands got pants fitba team so it's Irish then.

 

[pk]

I'm British Ern. A European.

Enjoying the fruits of "the Decadent West".

Just like you are.

 

[ernestolynch]

I wasn't asking you, Barley.

 

[pk]

Yes you were.

Just because you don't like the answer...

 

[Yossarian]

Isn't it traditional to include a 'stick this poll up your hole' option?

 

[tobyjug]

A more polite poll then.

Can we have English instead of Englisch please.

 

[William of Walworth]

Born London. Parents from Northern England. Brought up mainly in Wales. Lived most of my adult life in London. That's all you're getting!

 

[girasol]

Born and raised in Brazil, half Italian (mother's side), half Ukranian (father's side).

My official nationality is Italian, but I consider myself to be brazilian. I've also lived in England for 15 years, so I see England (well, London) as my true home.

 

[madzone]

I refuse to take part in a poll which lumps me in as 'other Celt'

 

[longdog]

I refuse to take part in a poll with no Man of Kent option.

 

[madzone]

I refuse to take part in a poll with no Man of Kent option.

lol Quite right

 

[steeplejack]

I refuse to take part in a poll which lumps me in as 'other Celt'

such a strident Celt, and you're voting Lib Dem?