Oscar Namechange;1472572 wrote: 24 January 1965 Sir Winston Churchill died,
That speech
If today we could find a real leader.
50 years ago on this day
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:57 pm
by Oscar Namechange
tude dog;1472576 wrote: If today we could find a real leader.
I doubt we will. Political correctness has devoid leaders from making great speeches right from the heart. They are the one's who go down In history. It's those speeches that stir a nation and Instill national pride especially In hard times and times of war. leaders like Churchill could Inspire and get the troops and nation right behind him. That's gone. Replaced with speech writers, proof readers, legal advisers and every word examined for fear of being UPC and offending anyone who happens to choose to take offence. It's a PR machine every step of the way.
50 years ago on this day
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:44 am
by Bruv
A read of the comments put things into context.
Never knew this part.........shocking.
50 years ago on this day
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 4:59 pm
by tude dog
Oscar Namechange;1472572 wrote: 24 January 1965 Sir Winston Churchill died,
That speech
Just remembered, on that day I asked my Social Studies teacher why our flag was not at half mast?
Mr. Lappan sent me to the Boys Vice Principal to ask him why.
Nobody ever wants to go to the VP, as usual it is for disclipine.
Anyway, from what I remember, it was not issued from the higher ups.
Just something to show that at least one 12 yank gave thought of it.
50 years ago on this day
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 6:36 pm
by Oscar Namechange
tude dog;1472696 wrote: Just remembered, on that day I asked my Social Studies teacher why our flag was not at half mast?
Mr. Lappan sent me to the Boys Vice Principal to ask him why.
Nobody ever wants to go to the VP, as usual it is for disclipine.
Anyway, from what I remember, it was not issued from the higher ups.
Just something to show that at least one 12 yank gave thought of it. Then Thank you. That's an honour. Not the only thing you gave thought of either I note :yh_shhhh:yh_flag