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[bill cobbett]

I think we are all racists and we are all racist to the same extent because I fear that it's inherent in all humans. A leftover from early human tribalism I suppose.

Knowing that I am inherently a racist helps me immensely in fighting my racist prejudices, so although, as the above reveals, I am a (self-confessed racist) my thoughts, actions and my interactions with others are not racist. Yes, sometimes this can be hard work but like all hard work it brings its rewards.

So my advice, for what it's worth and for those who want to take a blind bit of notice, is to accept you're a racist and to fight your inner wirings and we will all flourish in the ideal that all men are brothers (and all women are sisters etc)

[Eliko]

miltiades, anyone who doesn't like cricket, can never adopt the bearing of a Gentleman (in my humble opinion).

The whole fabric of an English Gentleman is reliant on his ability to understand the game and live by it's principles (fair play and all that) have you not noticed ?.

"For when the great score-keeper of the skies doth place his mark against your name, it matters little whether you have won or lost but how you played the game "

Come on now miltiades, play fair mate, you know you can do it, What ?.

[miltiades]

miltiades, anyone who doesn't like cricket, can never adopt the bearing of a Gentleman (in my humble opinion).

The whole fabric of an English Gentleman is reliant on his ability to understand the game and live by it's principles (fair play and all that) have you not noticed ?.

"For when the great score-keeper of the skies doth place his mark against your name, it matters little whether you have won or lost but how you played the game "

Come on now miltiades, play fair mate, you know you can do it, What ?.

Eliko , I know exactly what you mean , but I hate cricket , a game that bores the pants off me , the English gentleman MUST like cricket in order to be part of the inner circle , I'm not English so I do not have to conform with the mandatory requirement to take on board this thoroughly boring game of cricket old boy !!
The English are rather set in their ways , my wife was , and it takes someone like Miltiades who hates cricket and Traffic Wardens to wake them up from their self imposed lethargic indifference !!
How on earth can a game that lasts a year be called a game , and how can it be interesting when the Pakistanis , Bangladeshis , Indians and other Asians , boring lot , like it !!!
ps. My company's accountant is Indian , all my doctors including my current one have been Sri Lankans , and all hate my guts !!!!

[Eliko]

miltiades, in England there are many cricket clubs which encourage the membership of those of pensionable age, I actually took part in a match recently (near Howarth in Yorkshire) and was quite surprised at the enthusiasm of some of the older members.

One chap admitted to be Seventy years of age, he was quite a handy batsman and reckoned he still enjoyed the thrill of a 'Full Toss' every now and again.

He did look a little frail (in my opinion) perhaps such an event does him more harm than good, BUT, as long as he enjoys it, where's the harm at HIS age ?.

[miltiades]

miltiades, in England there are many cricket clubs which encourage the membership of those of pensionable age, I actually took part in a match recently (near Howarth in Yorkshire) and was quite surprised at the enthusiasm of some of the older members.

One chap admitted to be Seventy years of age, he was quite a handy batsman and reckoned he still enjoyed the thrill of a 'Full Toss' every now and again.

He did look a little frail (in my opinion) perhaps such an event does him more harm than good, BUT, as long as he enjoys it, where's the harm at HIS age ?.

An old boy reminiscing , a glass of wine in his hand and a half full bottle of wine right next to him , tears in his eyes , remembering the days gone when the only thing that matter was the type of car he drove the suit he wore and the matching tie , now its pay back time and wonder why the wine is all but gone and still no joy I wonder why , such is bloody life !!

[Oracle]

.... now its pay back time and wonder why the wine is all but gone and still no joy I wonder why , such is bloody life !!

Miltiades ... are you trying to find joy with wine?

[Feisty]

ps. My company's accountant is Indian , all my doctors including my current one have been Sri Lankans , and all hate my guts !!!!

Are we supposed to be surprised by this fact?
I'd imagine that you'd have to go a long way to find anyone who did like you, and would think it very hard even for someone who wanted to like you to find some endearing trait in your character.
You sound like a thoroughly miserable old git who spends his life moaning about his woes.

[Feisty]

I always thought speed cameras were a good idea - until yesterday. After 45 years of driving without any fines or endorsements I got a speeding ticket in the post, £60 plus three points for doing 38MPH in a 30 zone late at night in pouring rain. I did not see the signs but got a double flash and thought it was lightning. I only had the car a week and forgot it was much quicker and quieter than my old one. Apparently I can attend a course for naughty boys that speed and avoid the 3 points but it still costs me £30. I feel bloody sick about it because I was doing someone a favour at the time.

mmmmmmm I find this post really worrying. It was pouring with rain and visibility was so reduced that Jerry couldn't even see road signs or speed cameras. What was his response? Instead of reducing his speed in reaction to the conditions like any right thinking and safe motorist would do, he speeded up to to 26% over the speed limit and now moans because he got caught. It's a good job the signs and camera weren't unsuspecting pedestrains in a built up area because they wouldn't have stood a chance with Jerry neither seeing them or even if he did being able to stop in time in the wet conditions.

[miltiades]

ps. My company's accountant is Indian , all my doctors including my current one have been Sri Lankans , and all hate my guts !!!!

Are we supposed to be surprised by this fact?
I'd imagine that you'd have to go a long way to find anyone who did like you, and would think it very hard even for someone who wanted to like you to find some endearing trait in your character.
You sound like a thoroughly miserable old git who spends his life moaning about his woes.

Good morning Feisty , you sound rather woeful this morning and devoid of sense of humour !!
My accountant Mr Patel , bless his curry smell and my doctor Dr Jay , as ugly as you may be , are both great pals of mine who socialise regularly and have a good laugh , in fact they think , as most people that know me , that I'm a great chap , no bullshit from me call a spade a shovel
and an Englishman as coloured !!
You must have , apart from money , also a sense of humour .
Have a nice day and please try not to upset me !!!

[miltiades]

.... now its pay back time and wonder why the wine is all but gone and still no joy I wonder why , such is bloody life !!

Miltiades ... are you trying to find joy with wine?

Oracle , please try not to upset me this morning , last night I was having a good time , here is a photo of me taken last evening .
Haven't shaved for a week or so !!