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[Schnauzer]

A very good friend of mine who happens to be something of a 'Vexillologist' (one who researches the origins and composition of Flags), has suggested that it might be beneficial to the 'Brotherhood of Scrotums' (S.C.R.O.T.U.M.S.) were they to have a 'Flag' designed which could be displayed on 'Marches of Protest' and other such 'Events', 'Meetings', 'Rallies' and 'Functions'

Having witnessed severally the latent talent that exists on this 'Forum', I am encouraged to suppose that there may be many 'Forum members' quite capable of forwarding a suitable design for the movement.

It would (I am sure) be greatly appreciated by ALL those members of 'The Brotherhood' who freely devote so much of their time dealing with a variety of worrying issues which beset our 'Old Folk' so.

The sight of their own 'Flag', unfurled and fluttering loftily above them as they march, or even at 'Half Mast' on those sad occasions when one of the throng succumbs to the rigours of a hard life, will serve to invigorate even the frailest among them.

Confidently expecting a surge of 'Pictorial' suggestions, may I (on behalf of the 'Founder Member') offer you their sincere thanks ?.

[kurupetos]

I can provide the pole.

[Schnauzer]

I can provide the pole.

Thank you for your kind offer 'kurupetos' BUT, 'Sinjma Ghoulies' is also an important member of THIS movement and he is of 'Polish' nationality.

He is also an 'Elder' of 'The Brotherhood of Gentlemen of the Road'.

[kurupetos]

I can provide the pole.

Thank you for your kind offer 'kurupetos' BUT, 'Sinjma Ghoulies' is also an important member of THIS movement and he is of 'Polish' nationality.

He is also an 'Elder' of 'The Brotherhood of Gentlemen of the Road'.

Yes I remember him. He's the tall man from Gdansk.

[kimon07]

Public protests and demonstrations are in fact the expression of opposition and complain against factors and/or elements and situations, which are harmful, tyrannical, tormenting etc to the protestors, who, by demonstrating and protesting, express their demand, will, wish and hope that the harmful, tyrannical, and tormenting situations or elements will be eliminated.

Under this scope of view, I believe that a very good symbol for protestors to fly as their banner would be the figure of mounted St. George exterminating the dragon.

St. George 4.jpg

St. George.jpg

St. George 3.jpg

This picture is widely accepted and recognized as the symbol of the elimination of the evil-wrong-harmful and the deliverance of people from harm and tyranny, even of the liberation of people or nations from oppression, dictatorships, foreign occupation etc.

Admittedly, it is a Christian symbol and maybe non Christian members of your group may reject it just for that. However, I think you may get past this problem by removing from the figure any Christian characteristics (such as crosses) including the illumination from around the rider’s head.

On the other hand, it is a fact that many Turkish Muslims warship St. George and they even believe in the miraculous properties of one of his icons, in particular the one in the Monastery of St. George “Koudounas” on the island of Pringipos in Turkey (Buykada in Turkish), the biggest of the island complex of the Pringiponesses, located in the sea of Marmara, just south of Constantinople.

http://hellasfrappe.blogspot.com/2011/0 ... gions.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDJWDimtkqA

Regards

[Get Real!]

I see Kimon the Greek fascist exibno-vlakas has started the gypsy talk again…

[kurupetos]

Boy, I've never seen a dragon.

[B25]

Boy, I've never seen a dragon.

Just look to the north of Cyprus, you'll see a couple of hundred thousand of them there.

[kimon07]

Boy, I've never seen a dragon.

Just look to the north of Cyprus, you'll see a couple of hundred thousand of them there.

Well said.
PS. Dont' ming GR.
He is not a bad guy.

[Schnauzer]

Public protests and demonstrations are in fact the expression of opposition and complain against factors and/or elements and situations, which are harmful, tyrannical, tormenting etc to the protestors, who, by demonstrating and protesting, express their demand, will, wish and hope that the harmful, tyrannical, and tormenting situations or elements will be eliminated.

Under this scope of view, I believe that a very good symbol for protestors to fly as their banner would be the figure of mounted St. George exterminating the dragon.

St. George 4.jpg

St. George.jpg

St. George 3.jpg

This picture is widely accepted and recognized as the symbol of the elimination of the evil-wrong-harmful and the deliverance of people from harm and tyranny, even of the liberation of people or nations from oppression, dictatorships, foreign occupation etc.

Admittedly, it is a Christian symbol and maybe non Christian members of your group may reject it just for that. However, I think you may get past this problem by removing from the figure any Christian characteristics (such as crosses) including the illumination from around the rider’s head.

On the other hand, it is a fact that many Turkish Muslims warship St. George and they even believe in the miraculous properties of one of his icons, in particular the one in the Monastery of St. George “Koudounas” on the island of Pringipos in Turkey (Buykada in Turkish), the biggest of the island complex of the Pringiponesses, located in the sea of Marmara, just south of Constantinople.

http://hellasfrappe.blogspot.com/2011/0 ... gions.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDJWDimtkqA

Regards

Thank you for your suggestion "kimon07", unfortunately, the depiction of 'St George' is hardly suitable since the members of S.C.R.O.T.U.M.S. consider themselves to be more the 'Victims' of the onslaught of 'St George' than the beneficiaries of his seemingly 'Noble' effort..

Had the 'Dragon' been depicted as the 'Victor' in the confrontation, the 'Symbolism' would be more acceptable since the major issues that the members do protest against, are directly attributed to the 'Social injustices' foisted upon them as a result of the action of the (supposed) 'Saviour' upon whom the prospects of a better life were dependent.

The 'Elderly Folk' have lived through many ages of 'Disillusionment', they now face great hardship and it is THAT issue which needs addressing, it is upon THAT issue that they have taken up their own 'Sword of Freedom' and created 'The Brotherhood of Scrotums'.

Actually, the 'Younger Generation' are in danger of being led blindly by the nose down the self-same roads of 'Disillusionment' BUT, at least THEY have the opportunity to perceive (through many 'Media' channels) the insincerity that was not so visible to the generations which preceded them,

If they are 'FOOL' enough to accept the 'Lot' of the 'Downtrodden', so be it, they may ALSO (in the future) march in protest, though much good it will do them if the result of recent demonstrations against unacceptable issues (and the notice taken of them) is any 'Yardstick' to go by. (imho).