View Full Version : Euro 2004 = Propaganda?
Macca371
26-06-2004, 23:10
Do you think it's possible that the Euro football championships are nothing but propaganda from the EU, to make people think that the Anglo-Franco-German domination of the EU is over?
Think about it, some very small countries are winning. The most populous countries in Europe are out of the championship already. A bit fishy.
This could be to stop these smaller countries being intimidated by the larger ones - they might start to have faith in Europe.
You saw that swiss referee the other night. That was undoubtedly a goal - the linesman accepted it.
gary_580
26-06-2004, 23:13
no
dilli-theclaw
26-06-2004, 23:14
Nope
idi banashapan
26-06-2004, 23:15
no
i agree
Earl of Bronze
26-06-2004, 23:15
No.
MetaWraith
26-06-2004, 23:16
nah
Propaganda = Gentlemanly Goose.
OK, we're all agreed on that then! Thread closed?? ;) :D
Macca371
26-06-2004, 23:20
OK, we're all agreed on that then! Thread closed?? ;) :D
Aye. I have been through a mild humiliation! I doubt I'll ever pluck up the confidence to post on this site again lol
gary_580
26-06-2004, 23:25
OK, we're all agreed on that then! Thread closed?? ;) :D
you get my vote
Aye. I have been through a mild humiliation! I doubt I'll ever pluck up the confidence to post on this site again lol
It happens to me all the time :D
Don't worry, I was only joking about closing the thread! I can see where you're going with your idea, but I can't see it happening really.
gary_580
26-06-2004, 23:27
Aye. I have been through a mild humiliation! I doubt I'll ever pluck up the confidence to post on this site again lol
why do you think this is propaganda from the EU? After all not all european countries are in the EU. I also wouldnt class Greece as being a small country
Macca371
26-06-2004, 23:27
Well me neither lol
Thanks for the sympathy nonetheless
swoop101
26-06-2004, 23:28
How can you disprove his theory????
leaves at speed. :D :Sprint:
gary_580
26-06-2004, 23:29
leaves at speed. :D :Sprint:
good choice!!
Macca371
26-06-2004, 23:30
Well, these countries may be persuaded to join, knowing that a major power in the EU has been defeated.
Population of Greece: 10,647,529 (July 2004 est.)
Nothing compared to Germany, France and England.
swoop101
26-06-2004, 23:31
Well it makes you think, all the major players have played absolutely poo and all the usual no hoper's are winning.
But England got knocked out?!?!
*legs it....
Aye. I have been through a mild humiliation! I doubt I'll ever pluck up the confidence to post on this site again lol
Mild humiliation? No no no, that's when the thread continues for another 20 pages of ridicule, mickey taking and other members pulling your post apart and analysing it ;)
The truth is that many of the nations involved in the tournament have been struggling to find decent form for quite some time now, the smaller nations are now taking their chances to show what they can do.
The ref was dire in our last match but let's face facts, our performance in the tournament was terrible.
Looks like 2004 will be the year of the smaller nations, maybe that will be the kick in the arse that our national games requires to move forward and improve.
Oh for goodness sake.WE lost! Get over it! :p:
Incog who ponders upon the idea that the most overworked phrase in the english language is no longer "I love you" but 'conspiracy theory'.
swoop101
26-06-2004, 23:35
But England got knocked out?!?!
*legs it....
I like this thread - it has no point to make, and is already proving popular. My prediction is it will grow to be huge in time, with loads of respondents variously siding with their stated preferences, and it will ultimately become the be all and end all deciding thread of the whole forum.
So far the contributors have mostly stated yes or no - I am undecided whether to vote maybe or possibly, I think I will sit on the fence and see if any cliques develop.
Well it makes you think, all the major players have played absolutely poo and all the usual no hoper's are winning.
Exactly ;) Well said.
But England got knocked out?!?!
*legs it....
Mmmmm thinks of mentioning the rugby scores from today, nope not gonna do it this time, keep on running Russ ;)
gary_580
26-06-2004, 23:36
Oh for goodness sake.WE lost! Get over it! :p:
Incog who ponders upon the idea that the most overworked phrase in the english language is no longer "I love you" but 'conspiracy theory'.
"WE" didnt lose anything, it was those plonkers in mid field who were TIRED!!! Hard life playing football and sunning yourself all day
"WE" didnt lose anything, it was those plonkers in mid field who were TIRED!!! Hard life playing football and sunning yourself all day
HAH! It would have been WE if THEY had WON!!!!!! :p: :p: :p:
I like this thread - it has no point to make, and is already proving popular.
Ain't those ones the best :D
My prediction is it will grow to be huge in time, with loads of respondents variously siding with their stated preferences, and it will ultimately become the be all and end all deciding thread of the whole forum.
Yes, and perhaps someone will one day write a book about it. It will then become a University degree subject, with some bearded chin-stroker writing a thesis about the 7 stages of such forum topics.....and the Nobel peace prize will then be a matter of days away....
HAH! It would have been WE if THEY had WON!!!!!!
Possibly this site's truest words ever spoken :D
Macca371
26-06-2004, 23:39
Well it makes you think, all the major players have played absolutely poo and all the usual no hoper's are winning.
Exactly.
There have already been some incredible lengths the EU has taken to sway voters in a possible referendum.
And Beckham's performances have been appalling for someone who is seen as a Shinto Deity in Japan.
Given promises of high media exposure, money, etc, I think some players could have chosen themselves over their country.
Beckham's penalty on Thursday was unbelievably bad.
gary_580
26-06-2004, 23:53
HAH! It would have been WE if THEY had WON!!!!!! :p: :p: :p:
not at all, i didnt play and wasnt there so therefore i didnt not contribute
Macca371
26-06-2004, 23:53
But England got knocked out?!?!
*legs it....
lol
not at all, i didnt play and wasnt there so therefore i didnt not contribute
BUT you would have been shouting we won IF they had won.Don't wriggle out of it. :p: Trying to use semantics with me. :p:
Talking of semantics - " i didnt not contribute" - does that mean he did ? ;)
Talking of semantics - " i didnt not contribute" - does that mean he did ? ;)
Two wrongs do not make a right :confused:
Talking of semantics - " i didnt not contribute" - does that mean he did ? ;)
Ah.....the old double negative.My old head of year used to confuse the students with that one.
Well spotted!
Incog.
gary_580
27-06-2004, 00:23
BUT you would have been shouting we won IF they had won.Don't wriggle out of it. :p: Trying to use semantics with me. :p:
For someone that doesnt know me, you really should stop telling me what i would and wouldnt do. YOUR WRONG
and it was a typo "Didnt contribute"
Well Greece are in the semi-finals managed by a German, while England are out, managed by a Swede, beaten by a team managed by a Brazilian. Perhaps it's a German plot to subtly re-fight the 30 Years War, assisted by an ex-Nazi Illuminati based in Rio de Janeiro. Or it could be a football tournament where teamwork is proving better than individual skill, like in all other football tournaments.
swoop101
27-06-2004, 08:26
wot chu bin eatin for brekki? loonie flakes?
Dave Stones
27-06-2004, 08:57
i just think the better teams are winning, and its nothing to do with the EU....:D i don't think even they could pull off the masterstroke of rigging an entire football tournament.....the day that happens i will be wearing my tinfoil helmet and metal coat hangers, you can be assured of that :)
england, spain, france, italy, germany all got knocked out because they are/were a crock of s**t... bring on the czech republic! *but that's for another thread.....*
...i can direct you to another forum if you *really* want government conspiracy theories and the like (...about everything that exists, practically)
swoop101
27-06-2004, 09:31
Got some tinfoil waiting for you, come and get it when you are ready. :rolleyes: :D
Perhaps it's a German plot to subtly re-fight the 30 Years War, assisted by an ex-Nazi Illuminati based in Rio de Janeiro.
/me strolls off humming "Tomorrow belongs to me"...! :D
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