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A SONG OF PATRIOTIC PREJUDICE

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(I thought it worthwhile to refresh your memories on why you voted for Brexit.  A re-post from 2016)

 

The nation has got in a hell of a state

Let’s get out of Europe and make Britain great

Let’s pull up the drawbridge and then start anew.

And blame it on Hollande and Merkel’s EU.

 

This European Union is quite a rum do

We English are much better off without you.

 

We’ve fought for the Belgians and we’ve bailed out France

We’ve given the Jerries a kick in the pants

The cowardly Ities – well, they ran away

And Dutchmen are known to be stoned every day.

 

This European…

 

Estonia and Latvia are Russia by name

And Lithuania – well, that’s just the same;

Slovakia, Slovenia you can’t tell apart

And a bus in Bulgaria’s a horse and a cart.

 

This European…

 

If I need a plumber I won’t call a Pole

And clearly Romanians are all on the dole

And Austrians can’t resist doing “Seig Heil”

They’re thick as potatoes in Ireland’s green isle.

 

This European…

 

The rest is a mish-mash of turnips and Swedes

The Spanish, the Czechs and Croat in-breeds

They’re foreign, dishonest and up to no good

And don’t have an ounce of true Englishman’s blood.

 

This European…

 

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John Coopey

Tue 14th Jan 2025 20:26

All rather dated these days and catering for the duffle-coated jazz set. Nevertheless, brilliant of their time.
And thanks for the Like, Larisa. Stay safe.

Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Tue 14th Jan 2025 20:06

Flanders and Swann-absolutely blooming hilarious!
Donald Ibrahim Swann, born in Wales, of Russian and Azerbaijani parentage, extracting the urine out of the Welsh….priceless boyo!
They remind us all with loveable humour, just what kind of nasty people we can so easily become.

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John Coopey

Tue 14th Jan 2025 19:56

It’s irony, of course, Uilleam and Rolph. Irony. Here’s the original of Flanders and Swann. “Calculated to offend just about everybody”.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1vh-wEXvdW8&pp=ygUyYSBzb25nIG9mIHBhdHJpb3RpYyBwcmVqdWRpY2UgLSBmbGFuZGVycyBhbmQgc3dhbm4%3D

Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Tue 14th Jan 2025 19:34

To quote Basil Fawlty: "Don't mention the war", John!😁
Thanks for a humorous illustration of bigotry posing as patriotism; ironically leading to what might arguably be the worst act of economic and social self-harm ever inflicted by a country on itself.

Rolph David

Tue 14th Jan 2025 19:13

John,
Your poem certainly captures the frustration some people feel about Brexit and Europe’s political complexities. It seems to reflect a satirical take on various European nations, but I think it’s important to be careful with how such humour is presented. While I understand the intention behind the lines, some of the language, like the reference to "Sieg Heil," is a sensitive issue due to its historical context, especially when attributed to the Austrians rather than the Germans. Since Hitler was Austrian, I imagine this might be a subtle point you're making, but it’s worth considering the wider implications of such references.
In the end, Brexit was about reclaiming control and identity, but it’s crucial to remember that national pride can still be celebrated without leaning into harmful stereotypes. I think it’s always valuable to approach these kinds of topics thoughtfully and ensure we’re not inadvertently perpetuating divisiveness.

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