Humphrey Appleby Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ray Stadia said: I haven't stated an opinion, I was merely asking whether speedway had had any issues. I haven't stated I am anti-woke. Everyone has the right to an opinion. But in my experience, people who are woke or are snowflake seem to think opinion is one way.....theirs. So, respectfully, wind your neck in! You did state an opinion about 'wokes' and 'snowflakes', and you've just repeated it regardless of what the thread was originally about. That was in response to HackneyHawk stating an opinion which you disagreed with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, chunky said: Where the world has gone crazy is that, not only can we not laugh at each other - WE HAVE LOST THE ABILITY TO LAUGH AT OURSELVES! Part of being British is being able to take the piss out of each other - and ourselves. So, so true.... I used to be called a four eyed, deaf, fat 'basted'. But I've adressed it and lost a bit of weight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted November 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Humphrey Appleby said: You did state an opinion about 'wokes' and 'snowflakes', and you've just repeated it regardless of what the thread was originally about. That was in response to HackneyHawk stating an opinion which you disagreed with. Well there you go, we had a healthy exchange of opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 21 minutes ago, chunky said: As an Englishman living in the US, I get tired of being asked, "Are you Australian"?" Or Scottish? A few months ago, somebody said they'd met a Scot - and he sounded just like me! Then I have to explain that Wales is not a part of England. And that Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom and not Ireland. I spent a year in Vancouver and practically every person I met thought I was Australian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 14 minutes ago, Humphrey Appleby said: You did state an opinion about 'wokes' and 'snowflakes', and you've just repeated it regardless of what the thread was originally about. That was in response to HackneyHawk stating an opinion which you disagreed with. What the **** is a woke. I read this word everywhere and I don’t have a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted November 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, customhouseregular said: What the **** is a woke. I read this word everywhere and I don’t have a clue. My understanding, is it's a word to describe people being 'very awake' to issues such as racism, LGBTQ issues, saving the planet issues, championing veganism, and other current issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Ray Stadia said: My understanding, is it's a word to describe people being 'very awake' to issues such as racism, LGBTQ issues, saving the planet issues, championing veganism, and other current issues. Why woke though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted November 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, customhouseregular said: Why woke though? A play on the word 'awake' I suppose. Maybe those who have 'woke up'? Edited November 19, 2021 by Ray Stadia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, Ray Stadia said: A play on the word 'awake' I suppose. Maybe those who have 'woke op'? I’d rather be asleep than a woke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted November 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, customhouseregular said: I’d rather be asleep than a woke. Sorry, I meant to say 'woke up'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 36 minutes ago, Ray Stadia said: My understanding, is it's a word to describe people being 'very awake' to issues such as racism, LGBTQ issues, saving the planet issues, championing veganism, and other current issues. The same lot that are lying in the road stopping ambulances and doctors carry out their duties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 (edited) I've yet to see a black person at the speedway. The sport has a massive problem attracting ethnic minorities. Maybe a discounted ticket for BAME individuals could be a way to address this? Edited November 19, 2021 by KeirStarmerFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted November 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, KeirStarmerFan said: I've yet to see a black person at the speedway. The sport has a massive problem attracting ethnic minorities. Maybe a discounted ticket for BAME individuals could be a way to address this? There has been a couple of black riders that I know of, Paul Muchene, lost his life at Hackney, very sad and of course Antonio Lindback. There could be others. I think there was a rider who rode second halves at Wimbledon, in the mid 80s, who was part Asian, I think. Edited November 20, 2021 by Ray Stadia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 There was a West Indian chap who was part of our group at West Ham, though I admit I don’t remember any other ethnic minority fans, home or away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Used to go to Wimbledon with an Asian friend back in the 70s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, iris123 said: Used to go to Wimbledon with an Asian friend back in the 70s Yep. we've had black and Asian riders at Wimbledon, and black and Asian fans. KeirStarmerFan obviously never went to Plough Lane... Edited November 19, 2021 by chunky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 28 minutes ago, Ray Stadia said: There has been a couple of black riders that I know of, Paul Muchene, lost his life at Hackney, very sad and of course Anton Lindback. There could be others. I think there was a rider who rode second halves at Wimbledon, in the mid 80s, who was part Asian, I think. White City tried a campaign to get a black rider to compete so as the encourage the local community to attend Wood Lane...Oxford tried a similar campaign in response but both came to nothing. Publicity stunts I would guess? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Just now, steve roberts said: White City tried a campaign to get a black rider to compete so as the encourage the local community to attend Wood Lane...Oxford tried a similar campaign in response but both came to nothing. Publicity stunts I would guess? Yeah, I remember a photo of a young black kid with Bob Dugard; think his name was Paul, but I wouldn't guarantee it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 42 minutes ago, KeirStarmerFan said: I've yet to see a black person at the speedway. The sport has a massive problem attracting ethnic minorities. Maybe a discounted ticket for BAME individuals could be a way to address this? As a matter of interest do ethnic minorities attend football matches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 1 minute ago, steve roberts said: White City tried a campaign to get a black rider to compete so as the encourage the local community to attend Wood Lane...Oxford tried a similar campaign in response but both came to nothing. Publicity stunts I would guess? Okay... I for one love a multi-cultural society; I welcome diversity. However, while there is a constant push for diversity these days, it shouldn't be expected, and it certainly shouldn't be forced. There are just some things that attract certain races/nationalities/cultures/genders, and some that don't. We have to accept that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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