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2008-01-28 Britain

Anger at Brown's plan to banish 300-year-old tradition by removing Britannia from our 50p coin

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Posted by anonymous5089 2008-01-28 12:58|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 it's very important that people understand what's changing and why it's happening."

I couldn't agree more.

Posted by lotp 2008-01-28 13:43|| 2008-01-28 13:43|| Front Page Top

#2 Britain is as dead as England. Don't like it? Call Brussels.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-01-28 14:22|| 2008-01-28 14:22|| Front Page Top

#3 An overhaul of all coinage in April, being billed as the most significant change to the currency since decimalisation, will see it replaced with a representation of modern Britain.

If I had known about the contest my mosque design would have won hands down. Or possibly an image of sailors of the Royal Navy cashing in after having allowed themselves to be taken hostage. Or the words "Behead those who insult Islam".

Posted by Excalibur 2008-01-28 16:05|| 2008-01-28 16:05|| Front Page Top

#4 First thing about bringing a population to heel, is to take away their symbols. That is the first thing the Romans, Persians and every other successful empire building nation has done.

The English have met their new masters, and they are now their slaves.

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2008-01-28 18:19|| 2008-01-28 18:19|| Front Page Top

#5 Roman goddesses are an offense to Islam.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2008-01-28 21:50|| 2008-01-28 21:50|| Front Page Top

#6 Approved design probably involves a Crescent Moon. (Any bets?)

Posted by Redneck Jim 2008-01-28 22:07|| 2008-01-28 22:07|| Front Page Top

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