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They were cheaper before the thing that must not be named.

bravo!!!!!!!

[quote name='DJpullchord' timestamp='1503335812' post='3357361'] History seems to be written by the victors. [/quote] So racists are losers? Seems appropriate to me!

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1503334586' post='3357353'] Erm? [url="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_in_Ireland"]https://en.m.wikiped...very_in_Ireland[/url] You might want to read the part about "The Irish slave trade began to decline after William the Conqueror consolidated control of the English and Welsh coasts around 1080, and was dealt a severe blow when the Kingdom of England, one of its biggest markets, banned slavery in its territory in 1102." [/quote] Well gosh. Happy to be wrong and to learn something. I promise I shall ignore some examples in this thread and actually read about it (for more than 5 mins) before having an opinion on it.

I just spec'd a black and maple PJ. I think I want it. I need to save a little more dosh though. Or sell stuff.

Sort of. I did it for years with proper amps - 2 heads, 2 big cabs etc. Dual output basses. Now I do it within my Helix, routing each path to a different amp and cab. So yes - but with modern kit. But saying that I'm not sure it's necessary anymore. More than any other bit of kit, the Helix has huge routing options. Could blend 4 tones at once and send them all in mono (or split to separate amps for that matter)

Start from scratch. Bin the presets. In the Cab models use the hi and low cut controls. Cut everything below 80hz and everything over 6khz Ask if you have any questions. I'm getting quite good at it - also join the Facebook group (the proper one with 8000 members) it's a library of information.

You are not helping my wallet!

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1503328201' post='3357292'] Yes , but my point was it was accepted as a rock culture thing and evolved slightly into a more passive thing in certain sub cultures , recent modern events have taken that away and make the dukes of hazard rasict The Union Jack is hard to interpret , if you see one hanging out a window , do you think EDL or royalist who is proud of multicultural inclusive society [/quote] Depends on the location and whether there is a sports event on. 10 miles away there is an estate where stabbings of minorities is a common event. So there I would think EDL In my village - a few old army men here. Probably just proud to be British - just a noose with it wouldn't allow that interpretation.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1503328553' post='3357295'] No. History is just remembering facts and stories. It doesn't require any intelligence. I'm not slagging anyone off, it's just a story that I'm not particilarly interested in, haven't read and haven't been told. Seems everyone, so far, on this thread has been told about it in some capacity or another. Don't see anyone who learned about it in school. We certainly didn't cover the American civil war. Most of what we learned was uk insutrial revolution and the war years. [/quote] Told about it? Like a lesson? Or perhaps buying a book about it? Or being curious about the subject? Or perhaps attending a different school that did mention it a bit? All examples of education - whether in conversation, or self improvement - all examples of lessons, just with different ways of delivering the information. Why are you surprised that others might know about a subject that you are not interested in? Education isn't limited to what is taught at school! EDIT - and history is NOT just learning facts and stories. Only someone who hasn't studied it beyond school level would say that. History is investigating what happened when there are conflicting accounts, and is examining the motives of the people making the decisions, and considering the nature of society and how such events were allowed to take place - like wars, and depressions etc. It is very far from a simple memory exercise. I've been helping my daughter with her GCSE history - the question "WHY?" comes up in almost every question. It's not enough to just say WW2 started in 1939. The student has to explain why.

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1503328123' post='3357290'] Than you, that's exactly the kind of thing I'm trying to find out. Les [/quote] I don't know if it helps - he gigs mainly between Birmingham and the south coast, but gets a lot of work and plays a lot of festivals. Not sure if he's ever been up to Wigan. He's damn good though: https://open.spotify.com/album/6L9UkbQxVG3p5AvevFzLHa

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1503327939' post='3357285'] Yes. And Sun readers. [/quote] I'm confused. Are you slagging off Sun readers while at the same time saying they know more about history than you?

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1503327773' post='3357280'] So it's a flag that represents a smaller area of a now United region of the world with a bloody history amongst it's neighbours going back centuries? [/quote] Somewhat false equivalence there. I don't recall that flag being used a banner to preserve the ability to own another human being.

Just out of curiosity I asked a mate who is involved in the bluegrass scene in the UK He tells me that the confederate flag was quite common, but over the last few years there has been less use, and some have reported audience numbers dropping if it is being used. He happens to be Jewish, and these days takes it as an indication that he won't go as see any act using that flag.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1503327133' post='3357271'] The point I'm making is that prior to 2015 and the last few days it doesn't seem to have been a issue whatsoever to fly it. In the few articles I've read on the last few hours it seems only to have been a real issue (for the majority of people) in the US since 2015. The fact people in the Uk now know about it, I would suggest, is because it's been seen on mainstream media at Charlottesville. And there was an article in the Sun newspaper three days ago. Certainly I'd say the reason I know nothing about it is because I've been totally ignoring most of that story (and don't read The Sun) I wonder how many people replying on this thread knew about the connotations previous to this week, or before 2015? [/quote] You didn't. I did. Clearly from some of the other people who recommended books and the like, they did too.

Charlotteville, USA. Last week The news isn't limited to our own countries anymore. It's global. These are the images that are flying across the world - via news sources and social media. This is what the majority will see. It's a very easy question for anyone wanting to use that flag - do you want to be associated with these images? The association and the assumption of support will be made irrespective of intent.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1503324373' post='3357236'] To some people. [/quote] To the inventors of it. To those who displayed it while fighting for the right to keep slaves. To those who display it now, in 2017, while wearing White Power type t-shirts and carrying banners with similar slogans. By all means think of it as a cool bit of design (it is), but don't for a minute believe that it is anything other than a symbol of racism, and even if there are other meanings, the racist element overshadows every neutral or positive slant you might think (without you reading any actual books on the subject) you can apply to it. The fact that many British people, or even European people might not recognise it is as vile as other examples in history does not mean it isn't. It just means more education is needed.

I'm west Northants. Greetings!

[quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1503321922' post='3357193'] I've heard of people getting addicted to surgery, but that's just silly! [/quote] The post surgery swelling is impressive. Ahem.

[quote name='Grantd' timestamp='1503310582' post='3357022'] I believe it should be ready at the end of this month. [/quote] Lovely! I have a Consat Custom and it's amazingly well built. Gerald and his team really know what they are doing.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1503323250' post='3357209'] Why was it bought to the police's attention? Who complained? And Why? The article is very scant on details of the neighbours relationship leading up to the event. [/quote] Ah I didn't realise that something isn't a crime unless someone complains, and that there should be a reason for reporting crime, other than it being a crime. you should write a book on jurisprudence.

I've just noticed this in Les's sig "[color=#00FF00][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I play in a cover band for money, so anything I post about bands is coming from the viewpoint of a cover band that plays for money."[/font][/color] Seems like he is risking that income. I hate to say this - but I'm going to anyway. Doing something silly is not a problem. Using a symbol of something when the impact / meaning of that symbol is not fully understood is not a problem. We all make mistakes and we all need educating about all manner of things. Continuing to use such a symbol after being educated as to the true meaning is a problem. Whether the person using it supports the true meaning of the symbol or not is irrelevant. People will assume it, because they know the user of the symbol is now fully aware. I drew swastikas on my maths book at school. (I was not aware of the Hindu use at the time) I thought it was an interesting design. I stopped when my Grandfather (and WW2 soldier) informed me what it meant.

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1503321822' post='3357188'] Just before the quicksand reaches my neck I'm going to have one last attempt at context and try to save my sorry ass. There's a member on here who saw us in all our regalia a good while back and was very complimentary in his review on another site, wish I could remember his board name. Hobby horse waiting patiently in his noose. Hobby horse relishing his time in the spotlight. [/quote] So you're an Adam and the Ants tribute with hats?

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1503321508' post='3357180'] Relax. It's just a flag. They're not holding a rally and making hate speeches. What a load of nonsense. [/quote] Nonsense? Like this, that was only dropped because plod couldn't prove who put it in the window? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-15429369

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1503321388' post='3357178'] No. In the US upto about a year ago it was just seen by the majority of Americans as a symbol of southern American pride. It's only in the last few weeks it's become more than that by a larger proportion. The war wasn't about Slavery as such but the right to keep their lives the same, which included keeping slaves. Looks like an awful lot of big, long established American institutions are now hurriedly removing the flag from their premises, ensignia and regalia and distancing themselves from it. That's very sad. [/quote] You'e just said you know nothing about the subject and now you preach about it? It started when the first anti-slavery President was elected. Not anti-potnoodle, or anti-sheep farming or anything else. The slaves had to be freed by force. I will bet you a shiny pound you would change your opinion after you've read a book or 2 on the subject.