LeMaquis Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Maybe you should be only allowed to cast a vote in elections if your ancestors have lived here for say, 10 generations? I think Im being generous and inclusive at only 10 generations, maybe it should be more like 20? What would you do about the Royals? None of them would be entitled to vote but one of them would be head of State and Commonwealth. They'd lose legtimacy at not being considered truly English or British under your rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Macbeth Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Coincidentally, I'm as English as you get. Discounting a bit of Wigan in there:) My kids aren't though, because I married a half German girl. Are my English kids not entitled to comment on English affairs, because of my choice? I think we all know the answer to that. This whole thread is a wind up. I agree, I'm just sorry I fell for it. D'oh. I think our American members must be wondering what the heck football players 'jocks' have to do with the discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vague_Boy Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 It was a far better country to live in back in those days. And the average life expectancy was....? It was only 30 in medieval times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S10mainly Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 its not a wind up more a "musing" (not amusing!) some of my ancestors are Welsh and some are whispered to be from Flanders. Some also lived in caravans and told fortunes etc, but Im sure they were English caravans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 It was a far better country to live in back in those days. No it wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleyman Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I am a direct descendent of Wotan Wiliken the first prototype Englishman. Wotan a Saxon warrior was the scourge of the Celts, spreading terror and mayhem among the villages on the east cost of England "Hide the beer, lock up your daughters" was the cry whenever Wotan's boat appeared on the horizon. Later on Wotan saw the error of his ways, got religion and became a basket weaver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regatta Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I am a direct descendent of Wotan Wiliken the first prototype Englishman. Wotan a Saxon warrior was the scourge of the Celts, spreading terror and mayhem among the villages on the east cost of England "Hide the beer, lock up your daughters" was the cry whenever Wotan's boat appeared on the horizon. Later on Wotan saw the error of his ways, got religion and became a basket weaver There's no saxon warriors in Tinsley, Only Vikings in heeley. :hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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