The Scottish Politics thread

[Octavian]

Of course he could be angry because if Scotland goes the UK becomes a one party Tory state. Any chance of a Labour victory depends on a SNP collapse and a load of Scotish Labour MPs. Could be why he is so angry at the SNP.

I’m not angry at the SNP other than the fact they lie about England all the time.

I want England to be independent (with wales) and hopefully the current circumstances have fucked the Tories

 

[west didsblue]

Well leave then you cry baby.

You’re one of those self hating pricks who is an apologist for anti English hatred.

There’s a difference between anti-English and anti little Englander like you.

 

[Octavian]

There’s a difference between anti-English and anti little Englander like you.

Why am I a “little englander”?

 

[west didsblue]

Why am I a “little englander”?

I don’t know.
You tell me.

 

[Octavian]

I don’t know.
You tell me.

Didn’t think you’d be able to tell me

 

[Metal Biker]

Why am I a “little englander”?

"Little Englander" was a term created by Tories back in the late 19th Century/early 20th Century to discredit those who felt the Government should not be focusing on "expanding the Empire", but more on the inequality and struggles of those living in England. A "Little Englander" was someone who did not share the idea that the British Empire should dominate more of the globe and was short-sighted in their view that Britain should control the world.

Says a lot about those who think the term "little Englander" is still an insult.

Edit: Most "Little Englanders" were Mancunian, btw.

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

"Little Englander" was a term created by Tories back in the late 19th Century/early 20th Century to discredit those who felt the Government should not be focusing on "expanding the Empire", but more on the inequality and struggles of those living in England. A "Little Englander" was someone who did not share the idea that the British Empire should dominate more of the globe and was short-sighted in their view that Britain should control the world.

Says a lot about those who think the term "little Englander" is still an insult.

Edit: Most "Little Englanders" were Mancunian, btw.

There is more than one meaning of this phrase. I think @west didsblue actually meant something closer to the one below than yours.

little Englander

1. an English person who thinks England is better than all other countries, and…

dictionary.cambridge.org

I think there is a more appropriate term to describe him, but it causes him and other like-minded individuals distress, so I won't.

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

"Little Englander" was a term created by Tories back in the late 19th Century/early 20th Century to discredit those who felt the Government should not be focusing on "expanding the Empire", but more on the inequality and struggles of those living in England. A "Little Englander" was someone who did not share the idea that the British Empire should dominate more of the globe and was short-sighted in their view that Britain should control the world.

Says a lot about those who think the term "little Englander" is still an insult.

Edit: Most "Little Englanders" were Mancunian, btw.

I could be wrong, but is that not the point of West Dids original remark?
Whether it’s an insult or not, I’ll leave to yourselves though.

Little Englander:

1. a person who opposes an international role or policy for England (or, in practice, for Britain).

 

[Metal Biker]

I could be wrong, but is that not the point of West Dids original remark?
Whether it’s an insult or not, I’ll leave to yourselves though.

1. a person who opposes an international role or policy for England (or, in practice, for Britain).

Yes, it is now. But it has also been altered to believe that having concern over ones own neighbour should not take precedent over expansion of international territory as being a negative. A little Englander cares more about their local policies, not expansionism or global policies.

Its an 'insult' by those still clinging to dreams of empire and 'Britain's place' at the top of the world. And it is not (in practice for Britain) it is specifically aimed at those who feel England and English identity should be supressed and a British Identity take precedent.

 

[west didsblue]

Didn’t think you’d be able to tell me

@Fode N The Hole has described what one is. Only you know why you exhibit those characteristics.