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Post by prideofbristol on Dec 5, 2019 10:57:44 GMT
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.Philippians 4:8 So, in other words, don't focus on the fact that we have just been outplayed by two clubs from the division below us, the indifference/incompetence of the Al-Qadi regime, a transfer guru who takes a break from signing Coventry players to suggest closer ties with Bristol C*ty or the fact that Coughlan isn't Darrell Clarke. Focus instead on this. www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gasheads-hold-christmas-food-collection-3600955Yes, if the incumbent government had a shred of humanity this wouldn't be required. But that isn't the point. Disappointing to see that there was no mention of this on this forum and the only response on the Post website came from a moron making a cheap and unfunny joke. There are very few good things around Bristol Rovers at the moment, so all the more reason to focus on one of the few positives and to thank the people organising this, who are a credit to the city and the club.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2019 11:10:35 GMT
Yes, if the incumbent government had a shred of humanity this wouldn't be required. But that isn't the point.
yet you MADE the point
if corbyn gets in we will ALL be at the foodbanks
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Post by kingswood Polak on Dec 5, 2019 11:30:21 GMT
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.Philippians 4:8 So, in other words, don't focus on the fact that we have just been outplayed by two clubs from the division below us, the indifference/incompetence of the Al-Qadi regime, a transfer guru who takes a break from signing Coventry players to suggest closer ties with Bristol C*ty or the fact that Coughlan isn't Darrell Clarke. Focus instead on this. www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gasheads-hold-christmas-food-collection-3600955Yes, if the incumbent government had a shred of humanity this wouldn't be required. But that isn't the point. Disappointing to see that there was no mention of this on this forum and the only response on the Post website came from a moron making a cheap and unfunny joke. There are very few good things around Bristol Rovers at the moment, so all the more reason to focus on one of the few positives and to thank the people organising this, who are a credit to the city and the club. Well said and on the money. I know it’s been extremely frustrating to see and hear about the football side of things but it would be nice if we had a tv programme called the good news news. This is a lovely thing to do and I’m glad we are doing it |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Dec 5, 2019 11:32:36 GMT
Yes, if the incumbent government had a shred of humanity this wouldn't be required. But that isn't the point. yet you MADE the point if corbyn gets in we will ALL be at the foodbanks PLEASE don’t make this a political platform. Keep that in another part. I am refraining to reply to it as such. We don’t need argument on here and especially at this time. |
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Post by prideofbristol on Dec 5, 2019 11:33:49 GMT
Yes, if the incumbent government had a shred of humanity this wouldn't be required. But that isn't the point. yet you MADE the point if corbyn gets in we will ALL be at the foodbanks I was actually bracketing that question. In one of the world's richest countries, people shouldn't be relying on foodbacks to feed themselves. It is a national scandal and embarrassment. However this shouldn't stop us from thanking those who are filling the gap left by our government. Perhaps you would now like to do this? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2019 12:09:27 GMT
Yes, if the incumbent government had a shred of humanity this wouldn't be required. But that isn't the point. yet you MADE the point if corbyn gets in we will ALL be at the foodbanks PLEASE don’t make this a political platform. Keep that in another part. I am refraining to reply to it as such. We don’t need argument on here and especially at this time. thats my point EXACTLY if pride can post his/her argument then i can counter it |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2019 12:11:32 GMT
Yes, if the incumbent government had a shred of humanity this wouldn't be required. But that isn't the point. yet you MADE the point if corbyn gets in we will ALL be at the foodbanks I was actually bracketing that question. In one of the world's richest countries, people shouldn't be relying on foodbacks to feed themselves. It is a national scandal and embarrassment. However this shouldn't stop us from thanking those who are filling the gap left by our government. Perhaps you would now like to do this? i applaud anyone who helps the homeless [ as i do myself]
im merely saying as you attack the tories ,under corbyn it would be far worse, imo
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2019 12:23:24 GMT
I was actually bracketing that question. In one of the world's richest countries, people shouldn't be relying on foodbacks to feed themselves. It is a national scandal and embarrassment. However this shouldn't stop us from thanking those who are filling the gap left by our government. Perhaps you would now like to do this? i applaud anyone who helps the homeless [ as i do myself]
im merely saying as you attack the tories ,under corbyn it would be far worse, imo
So that gets the current government off the hook- because under someone else it would be worse? It’s about time everyone raised their standards, forgot about their own comforts and demanded better of our elected representatives *whatever* the colour of the rosette they wear. Never has the name ‘Great’ Britain seemed so inappropriate. ‘Pathetic Britain’ is far more apt. Anyway back to your regular programming- great gesture OP and yes it’s sad that it has come to this but great to see some solidarity towards those who, quite often through no fault of their own, will be having a far tougher Christmas than the rest of us. Fair play to all concerned. |
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Post by eppinggas on Dec 5, 2019 12:26:52 GMT
What a fantastic idea. It really shouldn't matter a sh*t what your politics are.
If you are prepared to donate - then that is all that matters. I can't bring a hamper down from Epping, but I will dig deep for this worthy cause.
THIS is the sort of initiative that the Club should get behind. THIS is what differentiates us from the wannabe premiersh*t fantacists from south of the river.
Rovers as part of the Community. THIS is how we could market ourselves.
Everyone should get behind this 100%.
Well done Gasheads Against Food Poverty. I applaud you.
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Post by prideofbristol on Dec 5, 2019 12:31:10 GMT
I was actually bracketing that question. In one of the world's richest countries, people shouldn't be relying on foodbacks to feed themselves. It is a national scandal and embarrassment. However this shouldn't stop us from thanking those who are filling the gap left by our government. Perhaps you would now like to do this? i applaud anyone who helps the homeless [ as i do myself]
im merely saying as you attack the tories ,under corbyn it would be far worse, imo
The foodbanks aren't just helping the homeless - ordinary working people are having to use them and we have reached the stage where this is viewed as somehow normal or acceptable. Does it get worse than that? |
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Post by eppinggas on Dec 5, 2019 12:41:03 GMT
i applaud anyone who helps the homeless [ as i do myself]
im merely saying as you attack the tories ,under corbyn it would be far worse, imo
The foodbanks aren't just helping the homeless - ordinary working people are having to use them and we have reached the stage where this is viewed as somehow normal or acceptable. Does it get worse than that? The cause is fantastic. The politics of the individual donating are totally irrelevant. So lets stick to promoting this unequivocally good idea and stick politics where the sun don't shine. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2019 13:03:41 GMT
i applaud anyone who helps the homeless [ as i do myself]
im merely saying as you attack the tories ,under corbyn it would be far worse, imo
The foodbanks aren't just helping the homeless - ordinary working people are having to use them and we have reached the stage where this is viewed as somehow normal or acceptable. Does it get worse than that? This is the scandalous thing about it (imo). The mis-informed tell us all about dole scroungers etc but the reality is that people who work are having to use food banks because the cost of living in this country has far exceeded low wages. It is shameful and vile that a country with the 5th biggest economy has allowed itself to get to a point where the wealth distribution is focused primarily on the few at the top meaning those at the bottom can’t even live on their own means, let alone have a chance of providing even an ‘adequate’ lifestyle for themselves. We should all be deeply ashamed of our roles in creating this situation. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2019 17:04:04 GMT
If all the money raised in this country was used for people in this country that would help. Do people seriously believe all the money sent abroad gets to where it is needed no chance. Foreign governments are deliberately keeping vast swathes of their population very poor so countries like ours keep sending money. Even in this country we have bent policeman bent politicians and bent judges. Keep charity at home.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2019 17:21:16 GMT
That's a bit unfortunate, using the collection to push the OP's political point of view, it's hardly likely to make many people want to get involved.
So Eppin, where are we with this, as you've replied, are we OK to talk politics and religion on here now?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2019 17:50:36 GMT
i applaud anyone who helps the homeless [ as i do myself]
im merely saying as you attack the tories ,under corbyn it would be far worse, imo
The foodbanks aren't just helping the homeless - ordinary working people are having to use them and we have reached the stage where this is viewed as somehow normal or acceptable. Does it get worse than that? vote corbyn and i think it will
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Post by eppinggas on Dec 5, 2019 19:27:05 GMT
That's a bit unfortunate, using the collection to push the OP's political point of view, it's hardly likely to make many people want to get involved. So Eppin, where are we with this, as you've replied, are we OK to talk politics and religion on here now? I don't really get involved in moderation, I leave that to the people that have done the job so well for the last 5-6 years. FWIW - a slight tangent into politics I'm OK with. If it starts a Tory vs Labour painful game of never-ending pit-pat that would be a travesty, because this is a very worthy cause. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2019 19:31:34 GMT
That's a bit unfortunate, using the collection to push the OP's political point of view, it's hardly likely to make many people want to get involved. So Eppin, where are we with this, as you've replied, are we OK to talk politics and religion on here now? I don't really get involved in moderation, I leave that to the people that have done the job so well for the last 5-6 years. FWIW - a slight tangent into politics I'm OK with. If it starts a Tory vs Labour painful game of never-ending pit-pat that would be a travesty, because this is a very worthy cause. i agree which is why i pointed out pride brought a political slant into his/her post |
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Post by bloogas on Dec 5, 2019 19:33:21 GMT
If all the money raised in this country was used for people in this country that would help. Do people seriously believe all the money sent abroad gets to where it is needed no chance. Foreign governments are deliberately keeping vast swathes of their population very poor so countries like ours keep sending money. Even in this country we have bent policeman bent politicians and bent judges. Keep charity at home. Well well well!! Never thought I'd be agreeing with KD, but there you go. I can vouch from recent bitter experience that we certainly do have bent policemen and judges. As for foreign aid - why we give it to countries that have money to spend on nuclear weapons or vanity projects is beyond me. But hey, I don't understand the subtle nuances of politics. |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Dec 6, 2019 12:35:47 GMT
PLEASE don’t make this a political platform. Keep that in another part. I am refraining to reply to it as such. We don’t need argument on here and especially at this time. thats my point EXACTLY if pride can post his/her argument then i can counter it But your just doing what the majority are, making broad statements without any back up. It just spoils the place in my opinion and I’d like to think we could put aside our political views and maybe use another platform to vent. Nothing personal btw, just see it as a potential banana skin |
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Post by trymer on Dec 6, 2019 18:22:03 GMT
What a fantastic idea. It really shouldn't matter a sh*t what your politics are. If you are prepared to donate - then that is all that matters. I can't bring a hamper down from Epping, but I will dig deep for this worthy cause. THIS is the sort of initiative that the Club should get behind. THIS is what differentiates us from the wannabe premiersh*t fantacists from south of the river. Rovers as part of the Community. THIS is how we could market ourselves. Everyone should get behind this 100%. Well done Gasheads Against Food Poverty. I applaud you. Google Jasper Thompson,he's city,I don't know if he's classed as a fantacist ? but him and his mates do a lot for the homeless and have had loads of publicity for it. To be fair I think that city are more part of the community in their area than Rovers are in Horfield,even on match days there are people in pubs on Gloucester rd an easy walk from the ground who don't know that theres a match on until they see away fans in football shirts. |
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