Should the term Blue Shirt be outlawed?

[NYCKY]

No and neither should the terms Stickie and Shinner.

Plus its just not practical, millions of people wear blue shirts every single day.

[BlackLion]

You know you are winning the argument when the blue short name gets mentioned

Its a badge of honour.

Like the ABFF. Honoured to be both.

Nice try also to divert attention away from the spooFFer

I have to agree. the "FF hack" tag is one i like when i am winning an arguement again Shinners. I have been called a commie by the facists and a facist by the commies on this site at different times. been called a blueshirt a few times, a labour Wan*er once and a west brit/traitor Bas*ard a good few times. They are badges of honor from certain types on this forum, depends really on the context.

[slippy wicket]

As a term of contempt for ex-Shinners with a xenophobic party name it's a superb label. That said I'd like to see them try and outlaw it just for the hilarity that would ensue.

Xenophobic eh.

Must account for my taste in music.

German Military Marches - Horst Wessel Lied - YouTube

[j26]

...refers to a period in history best to be forgotten. ..

What's that quote about forgetting history and repeating it?

Something as serious as a fascist movement on our shores should never be forgotten.

[fionnmccool]

sure its all about looking to the future with positivity and staying on message getting the message out there never smearing anyone etc etc

[LOCALHERO]

Of course not. We're all becoming too precious.

[Northtipp]

Ah Jaysus,but genuinely, what will I call me blue shirt?

[harshreality]

Definately! It is outdated and offensive. It should be consigned to the dustbin of history along with other offensive words like 'Gay Mitchel'

[Marcos the black]

Meh... Doesn't bother me either way... As was pointed out, you know you've won the debate when they call you a Blueshirt.. Shag all else for them to say at that point. I wonder should we start calling FF'ers "Irregulars" again, just for old times sake

[Knock]

Once upon a time, in a faraway place, the IRA (the paramilitary wing of Fianna Fail at the time) decided that free speech should not be afforded to other political parties. They had a policy of beating up anybody who attended meetings of other political parties. The Army Comrades Association, a group of former Free State soldiers, decided to stand up to this carry on, and they started marshalling political meetings, and giving the IRA the kickings they so richly deserved.

For me the term Blue Shirt is one of honour - people standing up to bullies, and defending free speech.

The blueshirts were banned because the elected govt. feared a coup by them.

I think the term blueshirts should stand. That way we can all remember that FG came from a group banned for attempted coup. Party of law and order my ass.