Moaning Brits

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
28/06/2008 11:03

Following on from last weeks Cyprus Today whose front page gave space for two Cypriot gentlemen to lambast the Brits for bringing down the construction sector, we now have Brian somebody doing the same in the Cyprus Star or whatever they choose to call it nowadays. The main area of complaint in the Star was bulletin boards like this one, which brings rise to three questions.



Was he right to have a go at the people who air their grievances in this way?



Given that he is in the pay of a property developer should he be taken seriously?



Should we or anyone else take this rag seriously?





Discuss.

PtePike



Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 2334

Message Posted:
28/06/2008 11:14

No, no and no to those three questions, newscoop. Given your handle, you may well agree with me and understand the reasoning.

Aslan


Joined: 23/06/2008
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
28/06/2008 11:16

No, we should not take this rag seriously or any rag whose ownership are or have been involved in illegal practices!



Although I have to chuckle at todays front page regarding the boy having to take his test in trousers, when I took my test I wore the shortest skirt possible, the examiner didn't seem to mind and I passed first time!

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
28/06/2008 11:22

Aslan, i dont understand Why did you wear a short skirt..........

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
28/06/2008 11:28

As with the first 3 above replies, I am in complete concordat.

Aslan


Joined: 23/06/2008
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
28/06/2008 11:38

Jock1, ki a bit like a kilt, not as heavy and above the knee, I suspect that there are a few ways to pass your test in the TRNC, 1,wear a short skirt (females and Scots only)! 2. give the examiner a jar of pickled waluts before the test (examiners love this exspensive delicassy) 3, marry an examiner, 4 don't bother with a driving test like your neighbour!

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
28/06/2008 11:44

Aslan you are a naughty girl, still i suppose it's the way of the world.........

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
28/06/2008 11:44

given that the london mayors aide was forced to resign for saying " if blacks that have moved to the uk do not like it they can always go back to their own country " perhaps we will have resignations here.....................





I fear not.

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
28/06/2008 12:07

Isn't Brian a member on one/some of these boards? I seem to remember someone called Brian telling us all that he had got a job with that particular piece of bum wad (no offence intended to anyone but it's not worth reading so you may as well get some other use out of it).

brian24001


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 606

Message Posted:
28/06/2008 16:07

Just to clarify, it's not me!

cocos


Joined: 04/04/2008
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
28/06/2008 17:20

The Cyprys Star isnt going to print the truth about what is going on here with the property related problems because its owned by one of the biggest developers here. Does he seriously think we are all stupid enough to believe what he says? Its not an independant rag atall. The british community should boycott this paper.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
28/06/2008 19:38

cocos,



As I repeatedly say, everyone is entitled to their opion. If someone does not agree with that opinion to say ban or boycott is just a negative reaction.



If you know what this paper is like do not read it. Others like some of the things in it so will continue to buy and laugh at the garbage printed by the owner.



I read the first 2 issues and that was enough to know not to waste my money.



If you follow your argument should we stop reading Cyprus Today cos it is part of the group that whole heartedly supports the government here that many see as "the problem" for home buyers.



You will find that all of the newspapers here, just like the UK, are biased to a political viewpoint. Some more than others.

hotbogaz


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
30/06/2008 10:31

I know this is my first post but I think the point is while all are entitled to their own opinions surely someone in the public eye should be more circumspect in what he or she chooses to put into print. This paper is still young and trying to establish an identity but clearly it should not be used to further a particular agenda as seems to be the case.

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
30/06/2008 10:45

I think the owner of this particular newspaper should practice what he preaches.





The butlers wife

boysie2670


Joined: 28/01/2008
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
30/06/2008 20:13

I personally look forward to a loo roll shortage in TRNC, and,then the

Cyprus Star will be used to its most advantageous purpose -- on a

nail in the "smallest room".

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
30/06/2008 20:44

Moaning Brits,



If I give someone £104,000 of my hard earned (and tax paid) cash. I expect to know what is going on with my investment. I expect to get what I contracted for. I expect the law of the country to support me. I expect to be treated with respect, just as I treat those who I deal with with respect. I expect to be told the truth!.



Now then, I have done my bit.....................Wynyardman No1 Moaning Brit!.



Try looking in the mirror in a morning........You might have a shock!



wyn ...........( there are exceptions to this theme!) You know who I am talking to!

Skogsy


Joined: 15/05/2008
Posts: 339

Message Posted:
30/06/2008 20:59

Somebody has to punt the place. At least the content is all positive.

Great new paper, even if it is a bit overly egotistic.

We need positive words all the time.

Skogs

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
30/06/2008 21:09

I will moan as much as I like, i will also shout , kick and scream untill I get what I have paid for.

Give me that and you wont hear another peep.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
30/06/2008 21:54

Right on Turt.



A child of the universe!



wyn

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
30/06/2008 22:46

wyn



I totally agree!



I still want to know where my pension fund with Equitable Life went!



Or my shareholding in Marconi!



Or why my Council Tax has trebled! Fuel doubled! Gas trebled! Crime doubled!



Etc! Etc!



That's why I want to leave being a moaning Brit behind and accept that nothing's perfect anywhere, but at least I want a more relaxed life in NC!



I promise I won't moan much!



Unless about moaning ex-pats of course.

Turbo


Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 833

Message Posted:
30/09/2008 08:42

Now you cant even read it online,, you have to cough up to see what medviews latest deals are..

At least you can save on the bog roll. There again, I would be careful about the ink used, may leave the news imprint where it belongs.

A bit slow catching up on the forum.

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
30/09/2008 15:27

He He! love the paper, its winding all of the expats up.

AJ

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
30/09/2008 16:23

AJ,



I don't know anyone stupid enough to read Cyprus Star... so maybe not...

Nunu1


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 536

Message Posted:
01/10/2008 15:04

Moaning Brits! its my turn now.......Our Great leader Mr Gordon (Lucifer) Brown is making statements that he cannot guarantee our savings in this country.....Only...Maybe only up to £50k!



After all that Evil man and his party have done...robbing the pension coffers, giving money away to any scrounger that wants it...mismanaging our taxes....TAKE, TAKE, TAKE.....TAX, TAX, TAX........He now says your money aint safe in banks and building societies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



AH, But its OK to bail out greedy Banks!!!!!!!



What about the hard working Man in the street!!!!!!!??????



Gordon Brown step down Please!



WHEN are you People of UK going to wake up to this Evil lot and kick them out!!!!!!!!!



New Labour stands for Communism Controlled State officials!



Wake up people!



Angry nunu..

cruggs


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
01/10/2008 15:37

hi nunu1,i must agree with your statement above.all we have had from this labour goverment over the last 11 years is state control of the masses. and stealth tax,s with more im sure too come.the only good thing i think they have done was to introduce the minimum wage.in a news paper article today

cherie blair is quoted as saying she compairs her tony to winston churchill.!!!

churchill and the people saved this country and tony and the labour goverment

gave it away.

Nunu1


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 536

Message Posted:
01/10/2008 15:41

True, well said Cruggs!...If Im not mistaken was Winston Churchill Liberal?...I think he went from one side to another?



Anyway like your picture! Did you take it yourself and can you say sausages keeping that smile!!!??? Im still laughing at the picture!



nunu

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
01/10/2008 16:25

Grouch



'I don't know anyone stupid enough to read Cyprus Star... so maybe not...'



Erm Brit expats thats why it is an English language newspaper.

AJ

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
01/10/2008 17:33

nunu1



Sir Winston Churchill was a Conservative, except on the occasions when he fell out with the hierarchy and he became a Cross Bencher. It is still legal I believe!!!!! LOL



As for Cyprus Star, read the first 2 editions and was glad I did not pay for it!!! Even worse than CT IMO.

Luca B


Joined: 25/09/2008
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
02/10/2008 00:16

May I make a comment as an Italian about this myth of the Moaning Brits. It is a reputation that is unfounded and my family who live in UK often comment about the patience Brits have when queuing for instance. Maybe the letting off steam via the written word is one the reasons that Britain is stable and democratic country and admired for that around the world. In Italy, certainly in the past, when we haven't liked something there have been riots! In the UK the average Brit is so patient about everything that goes wrong. The majority of Brits are still extremely well mannered. It's time Brits stopped putting themselves down and even more ludicrous when I hear and read comments like those made in Cyprus Today about Brits being moaners and the cause of the troubles in the construction industry here. The problems here are the dishonest bulders and estate agents. Frankly they are lucky the Brits are still here!