“I always think if I get captured by ISIS, I’m less likely to get my head chopped off with an Irish passport than a British one, which is my principal reason for getting one.”
Good luck with that.
Questionable_choi1ce on
I think he should consider whether saying these sorts of things helps or hinders his cause.
dickie_anderson99 on
The only time I’ve seen the English give a fuck about our flag is when we’re about to lose in the World Cup. Now all of a sudden it’s sacred and so much as saying you don’t care much about it is seen as a betrayal… when did we all become so American?
BLightyear67 on
I’m sure luvvy Coogan would love to accommodate some illegals in his mansion.
Civil-Dentist-1280 on
The irony is that Steve would undoubtedly cheer on countries in the global south and across the world (even those with tyrannical pasts and presents) that celebrate their country’s flag and identity.
His attitude fuels nativist sentiment, whether he realises it or not.
buffetite on
I mean, Reform is explicitly anti human rights in their current form, and wants to withdraw from the ECHR. Doesn’t seem they’ve set out what their preferred set of human rights would be however.
I don’t understand the hatred of the UK because of their ‘history’ though. As far as World Empires go, ours has been one of the most accommodating. A lot of our former colonies have been ceded without bloody wars but via mutual agreement (I’m not counting any proceeding civil wars within those countries, which are not caused by us).
Dylan_UK on
Shame the flag has become so political lately, we should be celebrating all the good things the British have done.
anybloodythingwilldo on
I find it weird when people try to hide from being British… it’s like they can’t handle dealing with the unpleasant parts of our history or any criticism aimed at us so have to get another passport and say ‘It’s nothing to do with me!’
Capital-Mortgage-374 on
The left still doesn’t understand why the common man is waving the flag. Radical progressivism has alienated the working class. Labour no longer represents the working class, and every other left-wing party holds them in contempt. Basically, they are politically homeless and gravitate towards Reform as one of the things they value the most is community. Communities are being eroded in poor areas where unvetted immigrants fail to assimilate, and people live in fear. It’s easy to call them ‘thick’ and ‘flag shaggers’ but there is always a reason for everything. The ones who treat them with disdain don’t face the same problems as them.
Waving the flag is an act of defiance and rebellion more than anything. It’s the same reason we got Brexit. Alienate the working class, and you end up with a shit show.
IRespectYouMyFriend on
Anybody remember the national front in th 70s?
Same racist rhetoric. Using the flag for division, not for unity.
Mrbrownlove on
I love my flag but despise its use to stir up hatred and division.
parkway_parkway on
Giving reform the national flag is an incredible gift.
qwerty_1965 on
““It’s not like a contempt for it. It’s just holding the establishment at arm’s length because of history.
“I’ve always felt like I lived in the middle of the Irish Sea because I feel like I’ve been spending all my summers in Ireland. Even when I’d go over there, even though I was born in England, people would say: ‘When are you coming home?’”
Like millions of Brits Coogan is either half or wholly Irish descended. Maybe you need look no further as to why he doesn’t bow before the Union flag. Nothing to do with being a Luvvie, everything to do with a life lived.
Illustrious-Put337 on
Steve Coogan is a very funny man – we shouldn’t concern ourselves with his political views. Of course nationality and patriotism isn’t important to the man worth tens of millions of pound
MrkEm22 on
The flag is near enough three centuries old. If you are a British citizen, it’s yours, mine and his just as much as it is the people who subscribe to reform UK.
I hate to flog a dead horse by quoting Orwell but he truly made the observation for the ages recognising the downright weird disdain and hatred people who follow a certain socio-politcal school of thought have for their culture and nation of birth. it’s the ultimate failing of that spectrum in forever chasing ideological purity and that extends into the cultural sphere as well, if there’s even one racist person flying the flags then certain people will be forever ashamed to hold one.
you’re not special by thinking you’re above citizenship and nationality and thinking you’re a “global citizen” it’s just an aspect of first world privilege you’re too entitled and smug to see.
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“I always think if I get captured by ISIS, I’m less likely to get my head chopped off with an Irish passport than a British one, which is my principal reason for getting one.”
Good luck with that.
I think he should consider whether saying these sorts of things helps or hinders his cause.
The only time I’ve seen the English give a fuck about our flag is when we’re about to lose in the World Cup. Now all of a sudden it’s sacred and so much as saying you don’t care much about it is seen as a betrayal… when did we all become so American?
I’m sure luvvy Coogan would love to accommodate some illegals in his mansion.
The irony is that Steve would undoubtedly cheer on countries in the global south and across the world (even those with tyrannical pasts and presents) that celebrate their country’s flag and identity.
His attitude fuels nativist sentiment, whether he realises it or not.
I mean, Reform is explicitly anti human rights in their current form, and wants to withdraw from the ECHR. Doesn’t seem they’ve set out what their preferred set of human rights would be however.
I don’t understand the hatred of the UK because of their ‘history’ though. As far as World Empires go, ours has been one of the most accommodating. A lot of our former colonies have been ceded without bloody wars but via mutual agreement (I’m not counting any proceeding civil wars within those countries, which are not caused by us).
Shame the flag has become so political lately, we should be celebrating all the good things the British have done.
I find it weird when people try to hide from being British… it’s like they can’t handle dealing with the unpleasant parts of our history or any criticism aimed at us so have to get another passport and say ‘It’s nothing to do with me!’
The left still doesn’t understand why the common man is waving the flag. Radical progressivism has alienated the working class. Labour no longer represents the working class, and every other left-wing party holds them in contempt. Basically, they are politically homeless and gravitate towards Reform as one of the things they value the most is community. Communities are being eroded in poor areas where unvetted immigrants fail to assimilate, and people live in fear. It’s easy to call them ‘thick’ and ‘flag shaggers’ but there is always a reason for everything. The ones who treat them with disdain don’t face the same problems as them.
Waving the flag is an act of defiance and rebellion more than anything. It’s the same reason we got Brexit. Alienate the working class, and you end up with a shit show.
Anybody remember the national front in th 70s?
Same racist rhetoric. Using the flag for division, not for unity.
I love my flag but despise its use to stir up hatred and division.
Giving reform the national flag is an incredible gift.
““It’s not like a contempt for it. It’s just holding the establishment at arm’s length because of history.
“I’ve always felt like I lived in the middle of the Irish Sea because I feel like I’ve been spending all my summers in Ireland. Even when I’d go over there, even though I was born in England, people would say: ‘When are you coming home?’”
Like millions of Brits Coogan is either half or wholly Irish descended. Maybe you need look no further as to why he doesn’t bow before the Union flag. Nothing to do with being a Luvvie, everything to do with a life lived.
Steve Coogan is a very funny man – we shouldn’t concern ourselves with his political views. Of course nationality and patriotism isn’t important to the man worth tens of millions of pound
The flag is near enough three centuries old. If you are a British citizen, it’s yours, mine and his just as much as it is the people who subscribe to reform UK.
I hate to flog a dead horse by quoting Orwell but he truly made the observation for the ages recognising the downright weird disdain and hatred people who follow a certain socio-politcal school of thought have for their culture and nation of birth. it’s the ultimate failing of that spectrum in forever chasing ideological purity and that extends into the cultural sphere as well, if there’s even one racist person flying the flags then certain people will be forever ashamed to hold one.
you’re not special by thinking you’re above citizenship and nationality and thinking you’re a “global citizen” it’s just an aspect of first world privilege you’re too entitled and smug to see.