The gun powder treason and plot
I know of no reason why
the gun powder treason should ever be forgot
Remember, remember the 5th of November
Started by
Shake Yer Bones
, Nov 05 2012 07:22 AM
14 replies to this topic
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- VibeTribe
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 05:51 PM
Mr. Pat sent me some stupid thing for an Anonymous Nov 5th thing. How the fuck are you "Anonymous" if you respond to a facebook invite?
me too. and it had no information about anything. just a bunch of emo poems. :wtf: lolsocietycrumblerslol
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- VibeTribe
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 05:58 PM
It is incredible to me how Americans see the significance of Guy Fawkes. Hate to tell you but you've all got it completely bassackwards.
In England the effigy of Guy Fawkes is BURNED on this day. He was a villain of the highest order.
In England the effigy of Guy Fawkes is BURNED on this day. He was a villain of the highest order.
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- VibeTribe
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 06:00 PM
It is incredible to me how Americans see the significance of Guy Fawkes. Hate to tell you but you've all got it completely bassackwards.
In England the effigy of Guy Fawkes is BURNED on this day. He was a villain of the highest order.
I know this. Also think V is an interesting take on someone who views it, at least in part, differently...
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- VibeGuide
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VibeGuide
Posted 05 November 2012 - 08:40 PM
It is incredible to me how Americans see the significance of Guy Fawkes. Hate to tell you but you've all got it completely bassackwards.
In England the effigy of Guy Fawkes is BURNED on this day. He was a villain of the highest order.
Do all social classes in England view Guy Fawkes in the same light?
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- VibeTribe
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 09:08 PM
Do all social classes in England view Guy Fawkes in the same light?
The country is overwhelmingly pro-monarchy across all classes. Even among those who are anti-monarchy, Guy Fawkes would never be used as a symbol of revolution. Remember, he tried to blow up the Parliament buildings, not just the King.
In the US, to be his equivalent someone would have to try to blow up congress while the Pres is giving a speech. Not exactly the makings of a national hero.
But I did enjoy the movie V, and at least yanks know who the guy is now, even if they just think what the movie tells them to.
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- VibeTribe
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 09:27 PM
I'm not saying there's no class warfare, it's just not really based on opposing the monarchy. When I was a kid, there were plenty of stuffed "guys" who looked like Margaret Thatcher burned in the streets.
I understood the outrage but I always loved Maggie.
Mostly because the alternative was a total lunatic fringe back then.
I understood the outrage but I always loved Maggie.
Mostly because the alternative was a total lunatic fringe back then.
