January 22, 200719 yr If we did become a republic, things like this wouldn't happen. In relation to the flag, I don't think we should change it. It shows our heritage and shows where we came from. If it was re-designed though, I'd like to see something like the coat of arms.
January 22, 200719 yr As a brit, I think it should stay, because from what I gather Aus is basically people originating from Britain, and its important to stick to your roots. Not long ago they tried to add black stripes into the UK flag because of how multicultural it is, its an absolute joke. So yeah, I think aus should stick to its roots, god knows i'd prefer to live there than here!...at least, as long as you stop calling us Poms ;)
January 22, 200719 yr Well being a Scotsman the Union Jack is a contentious issue here too. My feeling is if thats what the people want then it should be removed, the past is just that - the past. Anyway I don't think Australia removing the Union Jack is that big a thing anyway -the stupid thing is despised in most of Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland plus parts of Wales (all of those individual flags make up the Union Jack). Plus you guys are no longer under British rule so its not too big an issue. Edited out mistakes He who learns must suffer, and, even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart,and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God. - Aeschylus (525 BC - 456 BC)
January 22, 200719 yr Author Well being a Scotsman the Union Jack is a contentious issue here too. My feeling is if thats what the people want then it should be removed, the past is just that - the past. ng anyway I don't think Australia removing the Union Jack is that big a thing anyway -the stupid thing is despised in most of Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland plus parts of Wales (all of those individual flags make up the Union Jack). Plus you guys are no longer under British rule so its not too big an issue. Wait, if I understood you correctly, there's people against the Union Jack's design and how it presents the Scottish and Irish cross, and how it doesn't present any symbol related to Northern Ireland? :-s Me doing staff.
January 22, 200719 yr All you Scots can stop boo hooing as soon as you stop claiming stuff on the NHS paid for using my English taxes. Either you are part of the United Kingdom or your not, and if not then you should have total devolution and a presidency. Until that happens you should be proud to fly the Union flag as a symbol of your countrys status on this little island. Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12
January 22, 200719 yr All you Scots can stop boo hooing as soon as you stop claiming stuff on the NHS paid for using my English taxes. Either you are part of the United Kingdom or your not, and if not then you should have total devolution and a presidency. Until that happens you should be proud to fly the Union flag as a symbol of your countrys status on this little island. Hold your horses, I wasn't giving a personal view, I was just trying to explain how the Union Jack is perceived by some here, and trying to relate that to the issue brought up in the topic. English taxes pfft if you want to be like that, Scottish oil. Also Viktor I only refered to NI as its part of the Uk, sorry I wasnt to clear on that. He who learns must suffer, and, even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart,and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God. - Aeschylus (525 BC - 456 BC)
January 22, 200719 yr Author So some Brits can join the conversation, and still staying with the Union Jack theme. What do you think about incorporating Wales somehow into the British flag? I'm not sure if Wales is still considered a Principality though. Me doing staff.
January 22, 200719 yr There's red on it right? Thats the Wales part? No need to .com/yqlhwf]deface it with a dragon. Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12
January 22, 200719 yr Author There's red on it right? Thats the Wales part? No need to defaceit with a dragon http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defacement_(flag) The Cross of St. George is red lol. Though you could say the white outlining the English cross is symbolic of Wales, even though it isn't. :) Me doing staff.
January 22, 200719 yr To be fair a dragon would look slightly out of place in a flag made up of several crosses. :D He who learns must suffer, and, even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart,and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God. - Aeschylus (525 BC - 456 BC)
January 22, 200719 yr Author To be fair a dragon would look slightly out of place in a flag made up of several crosses. :D Wales needs a cross. Me doing staff.
January 22, 200719 yr The flag that represents Wales is actually the banner of the Tudor monarchy who were on the throne of England from 1489 until the death of Queen Elizabeth I. The present royal family are direct descendants of the Tudor line, which validates Prince Charles' claim to be Prince Of Wales. King Henry VII ordered that his banner should represent the people of Cambria, which is mistakenly called Wales. The Poison Fairy
January 22, 200719 yr Nah.. The Union Jack isn't swear allegience or anything, it's just respecting it's father, per se. The code in my sig should say 1032 not 0132.
January 22, 200719 yr I think that they should keep the union jack on their flag because it is such a rich part of those countries history's...plus it looks good on 'em :D Pretty much that I cant see why they would want to get rid of it :-k http://www.draynor.net/code/bar/Noobin\Please join my very new up and coming forumshttp://s3.freepowerboards.com/runeboards Feel free to AIM or MSNM me anytime
January 23, 200719 yr I think that they should keep the union jack on their flag because it is such a rich part of those countries history's...plus it looks good on 'em :D Pretty much that I cant see why they would want to get rid of it :-kProbably because if Australia (or any British "colony") declares independance - they legally have to remove the Union Jack from the flag. It's not a matter of "showing roots" it's there because it pretty much needs to be.
January 23, 200719 yr As a brit, I think it should stay, because from what I gather Aus is basically people originating from Britain, and its important to stick to your roots. Not long ago they tried to add black stripes into the UK flag because of how multicultural it is, its an absolute joke. So yeah, I think aus should stick to its roots, god knows i'd prefer to live there than here!...at least, as long as you stop calling us Poms ;) Australia isnt full of british convicts you know :shame: most of now have migrant blood from countries other then britain. OT - Id like to change it, but i cant think of anything to replace it. i think it would be good to have a flag that represented aboriginals aswell, i mean we kinds did take there land, its the least we can do :XD:
January 23, 200719 yr As a brit, I think it should stay, because from what I gather Aus is basically people originating from Britain, and its important to stick to your roots. Not long ago they tried to add black stripes into the UK flag because of how multicultural it is, its an absolute joke. So yeah, I think aus should stick to its roots, god knows i'd prefer to live there than here!...at least, as long as you stop calling us Poms ;) Australia isnt full of british convicts you know :shame: most of now have migrant blood from countries other then britain. OT - Id like to change it, but i cant think of anything to replace it. i think it would be good to have a flag that represented aboriginals aswell, i mean we kinds did take there land, its the least we can do :XD: Australia has much more British Migrants than other areas such as Asia and Greece. Although it is hard to believe, knowing how many of them we have over here , it is true. :wink:
January 23, 200719 yr OT - Id like to change it, but i cant think of anything to replace it. i think it would be good to have a flag that represented aboriginals aswell, i mean we kinds did take there land, its the least we can do :XD:Just start designing :dunno: Not like it'd be THAT hard - even simple stuff works.
January 23, 200719 yr As a brit, I think it should stay, because from what I gather Aus is basically people originating from Britain, and its important to stick to your roots. Not long ago they tried to add black stripes into the UK flag because of how multicultural it is, its an absolute joke. So yeah, I think aus should stick to its roots, god knows i'd prefer to live there than here!...at least, as long as you stop calling us Poms ;) Australia isnt full of british convicts you know :shame: most of now have migrant blood from coun Australia has much more British Migrants than other areas such as Asia and Greece. Although it is hard to believe, knowing how many of them we have over here , it is true. :wink: i didnt say anything about convicts, i said a lot of people who migrated there were originally British - convicts or otherwise ;) - and thats why the flag's on there
January 23, 200719 yr I don't think so. If we do we would have to change out whole flag which won't go down well with many people, including me. Everyone in Autralia is used of this flag, so I don't see any need to change it ^Sir Jem 05-The Bunny Drinking Blog?^ Click it!
January 23, 200719 yr No i dont think they should Think of all the people that have the Aussie flag tattooed on themself lol you tell that the we are going to change it :P Respect- Oy_the_Great, Lode, Bubsa, Weezcake, Thrash111, Gloric, Vmser, Pianofrieak2, Runemetsa Sigs Made By - Pink
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