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Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by vinkel, Jun 5, 2022.

  1. vinkel

    vinkel Well-Known Member

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    I would like to see the national anthem replaced with Jerusalem.
    After all it is about a nation and not an individual like the present anthem. Any thoughts?.
     
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  2. Disco down under

    Disco down under Well-Known Member

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    Love Jerusalem and hate the monarchy but Jerusalem is far too Christian for it to be adopted in this day and age. Just won't happen.
     
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    Snaggey Well-Known Member

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    Theme from The Archers surely....

     
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  4. mackembhoy

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    I'm a 29 year old atheist and also a republican.

    I absolutely love it and have wanted it as national anthem for a long time. So hopefully more are on the same wavelength as me.
     
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  5. The Norton Cat

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    I love Jerusalem and wouldn't object to it becoming the national anthem. Would be perfectly happy to keep the existing one too though.
    For me, constitutional monarchy is the perfect way to select a head of state. The head of state is purely symbolic/ceremonial and selection of them is pre-ordained meaning that there can be no divisive political campaigning for the role. They are also trained from an early age to fulfil the role.
     
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  6. C Montgomery Burns

    C Montgomery Burns Well-Known Member

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    Jerusalem is England's anthem, really.
    "And did those feet, in ancient times, walk upon England's mountain green". Guaranteed to annoy the Scots, Welsh and Irish if it was used for the UK. Personally I'd go for "I vow to thee, my country" to replace GSTQ as national anthem. Though it'll just be changed to God save the King.
     
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  7. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    Apart from the tune what is it about Jerusalem that makes you feel that way.
     
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    samwise_new Well-Known Member

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    it depends who she passes to...if it was jack colback he would then pass sideways or backwards, on the other hand pritchard would most likely move the ball forward.

    think we need more detail here.
     
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  9. Sunderpitt

    Sunderpitt Well-Known Member

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    Land of Hope and Glory?
     
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  10. MACKEMLAD1973

    MACKEMLAD1973 Well-Known Member

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    As an aethiest and republican I love my country.
    No reference to a god or a monarch.
    Just our country
     
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  11. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    But would that include Wales, NI and Scotland ...
     
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  12. TopCat_

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    Maybe it's time for England to choose and English anthem just for them and do away with God Save the Queen
     
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  13. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    Now we're out of Europe I'm half expecting a call from them for a UK team ...

    ... Corsica doesn't get their own team and they're no different to Wales.
     
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  14. C Montgomery Burns

    C Montgomery Burns Well-Known Member

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    We do mate. At the Commonwealth Games when England win gold medals they play Jerusalem at the medal ceremony. I'd do the same for England football and Rugby matches, personally, and only use GSTQ for events that involve GB, like the Olympics. One anthem for the UK and each of the countries having their own when they compete on their own.
     
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  15. RokerStoker

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    When our Queen passes....
    Stewart scores!
     
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  16. vinkel

    vinkel Well-Known Member

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    If I could find a thumbs down emoji I would give it.
     
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    TopCat_ Well-Known Member

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    Agreed
     
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  18. Oliver's Army

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    Who decides if this happens or not? When Charlie gets the crown can he just change it? How does it work?
     
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  19. Pure River Slut

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    I would like to see the monarchy end. It’s the right time to change things up.
     
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  20. Sunderpitt

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    That sounds far to sensible to gain any traction.
     
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