EU gets its state trappings at last !

Petrina · 11-10-2008, 01:07 PM

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Friday 10 October 2008: Release time immediate

We won't salute their flag or sing their anthem!

Independence campaigners denounce latest move towards 'European nationhood'

The European Parliament voted today (Oct 10) to bring closer its goal of 'European nationhood' by formally adopting Beethoven's Ode to Joy as the European 'national anthem', to be played at the opening of parliament sessions, and the EU flag as its official flag, to be flown from all parliament buildings.

The Campaign for an Independent Britain (CIB) immediately denounced the vote, and called on "all patriotic British people to stand up for Britain, not Europe". The MEPs' vote, however, was hailed by the euro-federalist European People's Party (EPP) as "bringing European citizens closer to the common Europe".

The CIB called it "confirmation that the aim of the majority of MEPs, from all countries, is to create a single European State."

CIB spokesman Andy Smith said: "The leaders of the EU deliberately kept the commitment to formally adopting the European anthem and flag out of the Lisbon Treaty, so that they could pretend the Treaty was not about imposing a European State. But now the cat is out of the bag. We know that they want the trappings of nationhood as well as the powers."

He added: "I for one will not be standing up for their 'national' anthem or saluting their blue-and-gold flag! These are not the symbols of true nationhood but of an artificial State, which is being imposed on Britain - and on the other historic nations of Europe - in a thoroughly dishonest, underhand and undemocratic manner."

-ENDS

Press enquiries: Andy Smith, 07737 271676, email press@eurosceptic.org.uk

Interesting ,they couldn`t wait until the Treaty of Lisbon is properly ratified ,obviously they think that they are home and dry .
I hope they have made their flags flame proof !

gc · 12-10-2008, 11:51 AM

...And all this supported by the Tory Chris Beazley!!

Tom Wise MEP in the European Parliament Ind - Dem Group UK Independence Party UKIP Eastern Region Region

Chip · 13-10-2008, 06:50 PM

If the EU flag is standard size then if it is cut up carefully it will make one full size toilet roll.

Little Englander (sour) · 13-10-2008, 11:37 PM

No sign of "European Citizen"?

European Citizen · 14-10-2008, 05:49 PM

I support the flag and anthem. Lisbon Treaty or not, they've both been in use for years now anyway.

Little Englander (sour) · 14-10-2008, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by European Citizen

I support the flag and anthem. Lisbon Treaty or not, they've both been in use for years now anyway.

So have GSTQ and the Cross of St. George.

Any chance that you might tell me why these two trappings of state, which by the way, were never official until the "EU parliament" adopted them a few days ago, enjoy your support.

Or do you just like the tune and the colours of the flag AKA "the ring of shyte".

European Citizen · 14-10-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little Englander (sour)

So have GSTQ and the Cross of St. George.

Any chance that you might tell me why these two trappings of state, which by the way, were never official until the "EU parliament" adopted them a few days ago, enjoy your support.

Or do you just like the tune and the colours of the flag AKA "the ring of shyte".

I support EU integration, and would like Europe to be one "state" one day.

Lazyguy · 14-10-2008, 10:08 PM

To The Bunker

Chip · 14-10-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by European Citizen

I support EU integration, and would like Europe to be one "state" one day.

Do you get paid for this?

European Citizen · 14-10-2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip

Do you get paid for this?

I wish

.

11-10-2008, 01:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Petrina Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sussex Posts: 1,034	EU gets its state trappings at last ! CAMPAIGN for an INDEPENDENT BRITAIN Web Campaign for an Independent Britain NEWS RELEASE Friday 10 October 2008: Release time immediate We won't salute their flag or sing their anthem! Independence campaigners denounce latest move towards 'European nationhood' The European Parliament voted today (Oct 10) to bring closer its goal of 'European nationhood' by formally adopting Beethoven's Ode to Joy as the European 'national anthem', to be played at the opening of parliament sessions, and the EU flag as its official flag, to be flown from all parliament buildings. The Campaign for an Independent Britain (CIB) immediately denounced the vote, and called on "all patriotic British people to stand up for Britain, not Europe". The MEPs' vote, however, was hailed by the euro-federalist European People's Party (EPP) as "bringing European citizens closer to the common Europe". The CIB called it "confirmation that the aim of the majority of MEPs, from all countries, is to create a single European State." CIB spokesman Andy Smith said: "The leaders of the EU deliberately kept the commitment to formally adopting the European anthem and flag out of the Lisbon Treaty, so that they could pretend the Treaty was not about imposing a European State. But now the cat is out of the bag. We know that they want the trappings of nationhood as well as the powers." He added: "I for one will not be standing up for their 'national' anthem or saluting their blue-and-gold flag! These are not the symbols of true nationhood but of an artificial State, which is being imposed on Britain - and on the other historic nations of Europe - in a thoroughly dishonest, underhand and undemocratic manner." -ENDS Press enquiries: Andy Smith, 07737 271676, email press@eurosceptic.org.uk Interesting ,they couldn`t wait until the Treaty of Lisbon is properly ratified ,obviously they think that they are home and dry . I hope they have made their flags flame proof !

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Little Englander (sour) Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 949 Party: English Democrats	No sign of "European Citizen"? __________________ Little Englander (bigoted)

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12-10-2008, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
gc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 564	...And all this supported by the Tory Chris Beazley!! Tom Wise MEP in the European Parliament Ind - Dem Group UK Independence Party UKIP Eastern Region Region

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Chip Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North West UK Posts: 586	If the EU flag is standard size then if it is cut up carefully it will make one full size toilet roll.

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European Citizen Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The European Union Posts: 466 Party: Conservatives	I support the flag and anthem. Lisbon Treaty or not, they've both been in use for years now anyway.