Eddie Jordan - poppy
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Ok I don't want to get all political but is it really below Eddie Jordan to wear a poppy, in rememberance of British soldiers who have lost their lives? Especially as working for the BRITISH broadcasting corporation. I think not wearing one either yesterday or today smacks of trying to make a political statement and it just doen't show EJ in a good light, without the sacrifices of many british servicemen and women Eddie may well have not enjoyed the freedom to live the life of international motorsport that he has.
It might not have crossed his mind?
To be honest, I think Poppy wearing starts too early these days (like Christmas, Easter etc). There seems to be a "who'll be first to wear a Poppy competition" in the media.
(I'll be wearing one next weekend - at the appopriate time).
To be honest, I think Poppy wearing starts too early these days (like Christmas, Easter etc). There seems to be a "who'll be first to wear a Poppy competition" in the media.
(I'll be wearing one next weekend - at the appopriate time).
Edited by Eric Mc on Sunday 1st November 12:23
norwichsam said:
Ok I don't want to get all political but is it really below Eddie Jordan to wear a poppy, in rememberance of British soldiers who have lost their lives? Especially as working for the BRITISH broadcasting corporation. I think not wearing one either yesterday or today smacks of trying to make a political statement and it just doen't show EJ in a good light, without the sacrifices of many british servicemen and women Eddie may well have not enjoyed the freedom to live the life of international motorsport that he has.
I wear a poppy, but part of me is with Jon Snow who refuses to wear one, on Tv, on the grounds it's now part of the PC overview, for Tv presenters, that Poppies MUST be worn. I've seen the wardrobe team on shows, with the box of poppies for presenters who take them off when they leave the studio. I'm sure Eddie has his own reasons for not wearing one. Respect a different view.Edited by DWP on Sunday 1st November 12:27
I hate this bloody argument.
Why does it matter whether someone wears a poppy or not? It's what you believe in and what you support day in and day out that matters and just wearing a badge once a year doesn't mean someone is more supportive.
It's a token gesture that is made by many people who have no interest in what actually sits behind just wearing a poppy.
Why does it matter whether someone wears a poppy or not? It's what you believe in and what you support day in and day out that matters and just wearing a badge once a year doesn't mean someone is more supportive.
It's a token gesture that is made by many people who have no interest in what actually sits behind just wearing a poppy.
norwichsam said:
Ok I don't want to get all political but is it really below Eddie Jordan to wear a poppy, in rememberance of British soldiers who have lost their lives? Especially as working for the BRITISH broadcasting corporation. I think not wearing one either yesterday or today smacks of trying to make a political statement and it just doen't show EJ in a good light, without the sacrifices of many british servicemen and women Eddie may well have not enjoyed the freedom to live the life of international motorsport that he has.
Why must he show you that he supports the British Legion by buying a poppy.As I said before I will be at a Remembrance service, I have no need to flaunt my donating ability by wearing a poppy for a few months.
Are you expecting all of the British people who work for the teams to be wearing a poppy too? Somehow I don't think a bit of paper and plastic would would go well on a flameproof firesuit.
In Eddies case I wonder if it's anything to do with being Irish, do Eire have the same tradition?
In Eddies case I wonder if it's anything to do with being Irish, do Eire have the same tradition?
Chocmonster said:
Are you expecting all of the British people who work for the teams to be wearing a poppy too? Somehow I don't think a bit of paper and plastic would would go well on a flameproof firesuit.
In Eddies case I wonder if it's anything to do with being Irish, do Eire have the same tradition?
This was covered in the Lounge or News Forums (I forget which).In Eddies case I wonder if it's anything to do with being Irish, do Eire have the same tradition?
After WW1, the wearing of Poppies in Ireland was encouraged - but the anti-British sentiment was running high so many people chose not to wear them at the time. After independence in 1922, the wearing of the Poppy became a nich activity. Many people were afraid to wear them for fear of abuse or even worse. However, the Royal British Legion remained active in Ireland right up top the present day and Poppies have always been available for those who wanted to wear them.
The atitude in Ireland is far more relaxed now, with official government involvement in remembrance celebrations (only since 1994). So, I would say more people might wear them in Ireland nowadays.
For the record, my mother ALWAYS made sure she bought a poppy in Dublin.
Piglet said:
I hate this bloody argument.
Why does it matter whether someone wears a poppy or not? It's what you believe in and what you support day in and day out that matters and just wearing a badge once a year doesn't mean someone is more supportive.
It's a token gesture that is made by many people who have no interest in what actually sits behind just wearing a poppy.
I'm with this manWhy does it matter whether someone wears a poppy or not? It's what you believe in and what you support day in and day out that matters and just wearing a badge once a year doesn't mean someone is more supportive.
It's a token gesture that is made by many people who have no interest in what actually sits behind just wearing a poppy.
I also choose to wear my "ex" badge quite a lot, I also know those that just wear them on special occasions, and those that have never taken the badge out of its presentation box.
Those that have perished are gone, they have enabled those of us left to make our own minds up.
norwichsam said:
Ok I don't want to get all political but is it really below Eddie Jordan to wear a poppy, in rememberance of British soldiers who have lost their lives? Especially as working for the BRITISH broadcasting corporation. I think not wearing one either yesterday or today smacks of trying to make a political statement and it just doen't show EJ in a good light, without the sacrifices of many british servicemen and women Eddie may well have not enjoyed the freedom to live the life of international motorsport that he has.
This must be the most pointless rant of the year. Total and utter nonsense.He's Irish.
People pronounce English in different ways depending on where they come from. I think it's referred to as an "accent".
I actually enjoy EJ's contributions.
TV is great for generating "hate" and "vitriol" of a person. It's only a TV show - at the end of the day.
People pronounce English in different ways depending on where they come from. I think it's referred to as an "accent".
I actually enjoy EJ's contributions.
TV is great for generating "hate" and "vitriol" of a person. It's only a TV show - at the end of the day.
Edited by Eric Mc on Monday 2nd November 09:30
i hate this about TV in the UK, everyone HAS to be seen to be wearing a poppy at this time of the year, often even if the show is prerecorded or if they've just flown in from wherever
cheapens the whole thing
wear one if you want, don't try and force everyone to wear one all the time, that makes it meaningless
cheapens the whole thing
wear one if you want, don't try and force everyone to wear one all the time, that makes it meaningless
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