05-27-2007, 02:09 PM
And, to be fair, it is possible to claim back symbols. An example is the cross of St George, which in the 1960s/ 70s was mainly a far right symbol.
In fact England supporters in the 1966 World Cup used the Union Jack, rather than the English national flag.
http://www.spiritofsport.co.uk/images_versions/385.jpg
Now, at England football and rugby games, St George's cross is the dominant flag for England supporters.
http://youngpeople.pm.gov.uk/images/photogallery/04.jpg
But.....this was caused by thousands of sports fans- and a resurgence of Welsh, Scots and Irish flags/ national pride as well. A much bigger ask for other old symbols IMHO.......
And I agree, prob time to close this thread.
In fact England supporters in the 1966 World Cup used the Union Jack, rather than the English national flag.
http://www.spiritofsport.co.uk/images_versions/385.jpg
Now, at England football and rugby games, St George's cross is the dominant flag for England supporters.
http://youngpeople.pm.gov.uk/images/photogallery/04.jpg
But.....this was caused by thousands of sports fans- and a resurgence of Welsh, Scots and Irish flags/ national pride as well. A much bigger ask for other old symbols IMHO.......
And I agree, prob time to close this thread.