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Mar 4, 2008

Gandhi or Gary? Why Leicester can't decide who should sit on plinth

“A statue [of Gandhi] will be an excellent symbol of his and Leicester's commitment to diversity.”

One was a footballing hero, rated among England's most prolific strikers; the other is the world's most celebrated pacifist and the spiritual leader who led India to independence. via The Independent

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Mar 11, 2008
 
Why the debate? I think it's pretty obvious which statue will be errected!
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yes the man who stayed loyal to his wife
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Apr 4, 2008
 
Gandhi might well be a renowned pacifist and politician, but I would say his connection to Leicester is absolutely zero. Why not one of me? I was born there.
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Apr 4, 2008
 
Mr Giblets gets my vote.

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Apr 4, 2008
 
The Truth of Beauty wrote:
yes the man who stayed loyal to his wife
Lol, Well he does provide me with an hanghover quote, "My mouth is as dry as....."!!!! That's about the only time I have ever mentioned his name!
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Apr 4, 2008
 
Martin Johnson should be on the plinth the man is a God and does not wear a nappy.
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Apr 4, 2008
 
Krypteia wrote:
Martin Johnson should be on the plinth the man is a God and does not wear a nappy.
Neither does Mr Giblets. How much do you want to bet Ghandi gets it.
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Apr 4, 2008
 
Phoebecat wrote:
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Neither does Mr Giblets. How much do you want to bet Ghandi gets it.
Of cause Ghandi will get it they won't give it to an Englishman and a white one at that

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Apr 4, 2008
 
You know, who gives a shit any more. Due to the number of asians in Leicester it is so obvious that with the pc idiots working hard at the council to promote possitive discrimination in the city, Gandhi will get it. They don't care that he has no conectin with Leicester. What they think is that he has a connection with the majority of people that live there! Guess all Gary will be remembered for will be promoting crisps!!!
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Dib Dab wrote:
You know, who gives a shit any more. Due to the number of asians in Leicester it is so obvious that with the pc idiots working hard at the council to promote possitive discrimination in the city, Gandhi will get it. They don't care that he has no conectin with Leicester. What they think is that he has a connection with the majority of people that live there! Guess all Gary will be remembered for will be promoting crisps!!!
C'mon Gary. No more Mr Nice Guy.

The same thing happened in Trafalgar Square with Nelson Mandela.
I've never been to Leicester, are they mainly muslims, sikhs or hindus?

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Apr 4, 2008
 
We are the first city in britain to be 50/50 whites & ethnics! Our Government hopes that all our major city will have this perfect mix come 2020! Are they mad or what?
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Gandhi might well be a renowned pacifist and politician, but I would say his connection to Leicester is absolutely zero. Why not one of me? I was born there.
Because you should be inside a chicken.
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Krypteia wrote:
<quoted text>Of cause Ghandi will get it they won't give it to an Englishman and a white one at that
They should give it to you for your great ability to WINGE.
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Phoebecat wrote:
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C'mon Gary. No more Mr Nice Guy.
The same thing happened in Trafalgar Square with Nelson Mandela.
I've never been to Leicester, are they mainly muslims, sikhs or hindus?
No they are all Greeks go away

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Apr 5, 2008
 
Moss be drugs wrote:
<quoted text> They should give it to you for your great ability to WINGE.
You know, if you don't like to listen to other peoples oppinions, good or bad, you shouldn't come on to Topix! The whole point of it is to say what you think. So if you havn't got anything constructive to say, go away!
Moss be drugs

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Dib Dab wrote:
<quoted text> You know, if you don't like to listen to other peoples oppinions, good or bad, you shouldn't come on to Topix! The whole point of it is to say what you think. So if you havn't got anything constructive to say, go away!
I did say what I think, you should listen or go away! We all have opinions.
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Apr 5, 2008
 
Dib Dab wrote:
<quoted text> You know, if you don't like to listen to other peoples oppinions, good or bad, you shouldn't come on to Topix! The whole point of it is to say what you think. So if you havn't got anything constructive to say, go away!
Mate arses like that are not worth responding too.
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Apr 5, 2008
 
What about Willie Thorn? and John Merrick, the elephant men. How dare they forget him.
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Apr 5, 2008
 
why not a statue of Mohammed? Oh no, that will start them off killing and burning. How about one of those elephant Gods or holy Monkeys the Hindus like?

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So we've established that moss be drugs, probably needs to go pop another pill! I'm from leicester, & this does affect me. Therefor if I want to express my oppinion I WILL! Exactly what have you contributed to this descussion, appart from making a few snide remarks? TOSSER!
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