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  1. Mind The Duck

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    http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-18895671

    Polish flags burned on bonfires across Belfast on 11 July

    The Polish Association Northern Ireland has called for action after Polish flags were burned in several locations across Belfast on 11 July.

    They have described the burning of the flags as "racist intimidation" of the Polish community.
    The BBC has seen evidence of Polish flags on two bonfires in east Belfast and election posters for a Polish candidate on a third.
    Around 30,000 Polish people currently live in Northern Ireland.
    In an open letter the Polish Association called for politicians to take action.
    'Appalling and offensive'
    Maciek Bator of the association said: "The Polish community embrace and respect all traditions here in Northern Ireland but we find this behaviour totally appalling and offensive.
    "The Polish flag is a symbol of freedom, independence and peace for the 30,000 Polish people living in Northern Ireland and around 80 million across the globe.
    "By burning the Polish flag and other symbols, some members of the local communities were able to express their strong political views and promote anti-Polish sentiments
    "For many participants, especially the youth and young people, the burning of the Polish flag could become a clear signal to expand hate to other aspects of life.
    "There is already a high level of hate motivated incidents on members of the Polish community. We call on all political and community leaders in Northern Ireland to take urgent action to stop hatred and bigotry."
    Alliance MLA Anna Lo has described those who burnt Polish flags on bonfires as "bigots".
    "It is completely unacceptable for people to burn any flag. The people who burnt these Polish flags are nothing more than bigots. It is the actions of a hateful person who would do such a thing," she said.
    "I would urge community leaders to encourage the people involved in the building of these bonfires to ensure that nothing like a flag or an effigy is placed on them.
    "This is clearly racist behaviour which is doing the image of Northern Ireland a lot of damage."
    A spokesperson for Belfast City Council said: "We are aware of the issue and it will be raised as part of our regular evaluation of the bonfire programme."

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    It seems that Medro and his pals have moved onto 21st Century bigotry
     
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    please log in to view this image
     
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  3. Girvan Loyal 1690

    Girvan Loyal 1690 Nobody's safe now

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    Why do the BBC only raise the issue when it's a Polish flag? They burn Irish flags every year and that doesn't make the news.
     
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  4. Girvan Loyal 1690

    Girvan Loyal 1690 Nobody's safe now

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    aw aye

    BORING IRISH SHOITE!!!
     
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  5. Mind The Duck

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    Fixed....maybe
     
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  6. Girvan Loyal 1690

    Girvan Loyal 1690 Nobody's safe now

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    **** the poleesh comin' straight from the underground..
     
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  7. Barrie Lochrie

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    We have enough boring Irish ****e threads generated by the boring Irish ****s without a Plastic wannabe Irish **** posting boring Irish ****e threads, if you follow.

    I'm going to ruin any thread about Direland whenever I see one.

    Starting.........

    [nsfw] a couple of days ago[/nsfw]
     
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  8. Mind The Duck

    Mind The Duck Well-Known Member

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    This is Polish
     
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  9. Mick

    Mick Probably won't answer PMs
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    Well can you please do it with images which are not going to get me the sack when the IT admins view my internet history.
     
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  10. Mick

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    oh and tedious Irish ****e - even if it is about Poles.
     
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