Comments for Harry's Happy Hamster Home http://happyhamster.wordpress.com Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:10:25 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Leaving WML by fredriley http://happyhamster.wordpress.com/2008/05/11/leaving-wml/#comment-39 fredriley Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:10:25 +0000 http://happyhamster.wordpress.com/?p=38#comment-39 That's interesting, but you might get a wider audience by posting to bhappy.wordpress.com rather than this out of the way unread blog. Good to see the Iceman back, right enough. That’s interesting, but you might get a wider audience by posting to bhappy.wordpress.com rather than this out of the way unread blog. Good to see the Iceman back, right enough.

]]> Comment on Leaving WML by Gavelect http://happyhamster.wordpress.com/2008/05/11/leaving-wml/#comment-38 Gavelect Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:41:35 +0000 http://happyhamster.wordpress.com/?p=38#comment-38 Our hero Heidar Helgusons is in the thick of things again. Been a brilliant weekend. Not been to a game for about two years as I live in Scotland but me and two mates traveled down and thankfully were not disappointed (far from it). A 3-0 win against Scunthorp is no easy task but we made it look easy at times at Vicarage road. I could name 5 or 6 players who played out of there skin. The after party was even better. Stayed at one of the Village <a href="http://www.village-hotels.co.uk/Hotels/watford%20elstree/" rel="nofollow">hotels in elstree</a>. How we managed to find our way back to the hotel I have no idea. Hopefully be back down for a game after new-year. Our hero Heidar Helgusons is in the thick of things again. Been a brilliant weekend. Not been to a game for about two years as I live in Scotland but me and two mates traveled down and thankfully were not disappointed (far from it). A 3-0 win against Scunthorp is no easy task but we made it look easy at times at Vicarage road. I could name 5 or 6 players who played out of there skin. The after party was even better. Stayed at one of the Village hotels in elstree. How we managed to find our way back to the hotel I have no idea. Hopefully be back down for a game after new-year.

]]> Comment on Italy: the new fascism by fredriley http://happyhamster.wordpress.com/2009/02/08/italy-the-new-fascism/#comment-37 fredriley Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:20:49 +0000 http://happyhamster.wordpress.com/?p=53#comment-37 Coglioni. Italians emigrated in their tens of millions in the 19th and 20th centuries, and exactly the same things were said in the US, UK, Switzerland and elsewhere they ended up: that they were criminals, disease-ridden, bearers of an alien civilisation, corruptors of women, and much, much more. For that matter, the same things were said of the Irish when we (my Mum's an immigrant) emigrated, and I remember plenty of racist abuse from my childhood. And, to their shame, the Irish are saying the same things of immigrants to their shores as Italians are saying of incomers - such short historical memories, eh? Luckily, not all Italians are fascist or even racist, and there's a very strong and active extraparliamentary Left which fights strenuously against the rampant and virulent fascism that's disfigured a great country, and which you will all look back on in some shame in the future, much as most of you look back in shame at the Mussolini regime. Those who've struggled against the poisonous fascism of the Lega, and the bombastic self-serving fascism of Il Buffone - sorry, Il Cavaliere - and his corrupt allies, will be regarded with the same pride and respect as the partigiani of the last war, and fascists, leghisti, and forzisti will be looked on as shit on a shoe, as the scum they are. Coglioni. Italians emigrated in their tens of millions in the 19th and 20th centuries, and exactly the same things were said in the US, UK, Switzerland and elsewhere they ended up: that they were criminals, disease-ridden, bearers of an alien civilisation, corruptors of women, and much, much more. For that matter, the same things were said of the Irish when we (my Mum’s an immigrant) emigrated, and I remember plenty of racist abuse from my childhood. And, to their shame, the Irish are saying the same things of immigrants to their shores as Italians are saying of incomers – such short historical memories, eh?

Luckily, not all Italians are fascist or even racist, and there’s a very strong and active extraparliamentary Left which fights strenuously against the rampant and virulent fascism that’s disfigured a great country, and which you will all look back on in some shame in the future, much as most of you look back in shame at the Mussolini regime. Those who’ve struggled against the poisonous fascism of the Lega, and the bombastic self-serving fascism of Il Buffone – sorry, Il Cavaliere – and his corrupt allies, will be regarded with the same pride and respect as the partigiani of the last war, and fascists, leghisti, and forzisti will be looked on as shit on a shoe, as the scum they are.

]]> Comment on Italy: the new fascism by Mario Vittoriani http://happyhamster.wordpress.com/2009/02/08/italy-the-new-fascism/#comment-36 Mario Vittoriani Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:14:31 +0000 http://happyhamster.wordpress.com/?p=53#comment-36 Italy cannot take in millions upon millions of non-Whites because by doing so it would mark its own end. There is no question that non-White immigrants have abused the generosity of the Italians and brought with them behavior and way of life inconsistent with our christian mores and advanced thinking. Non-Whites, Muslims,who want to destroy Christianity and remove the Pope and enslave our women must be removed from Italy and all of Europe.. We don't belong in their countries and they don't belong in ours.. Italians have all the right to defend their civilization without being called names. Italy cannot take in millions upon millions of non-Whites because by doing so it would mark its own end. There is no question that non-White immigrants have abused the generosity of the Italians and brought with them behavior and way of life inconsistent with our christian mores and advanced thinking.

Non-Whites, Muslims,who want to destroy Christianity and remove the Pope and enslave our women must be removed from Italy and all of Europe.. We don’t belong in their countries and they don’t belong in ours..

Italians have all the right to defend their civilization without being called names.

]]> Comment on Italy: the new fascism by fredriley http://happyhamster.wordpress.com/2009/02/08/italy-the-new-fascism/#comment-21 fredriley Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:28:23 +0000 http://happyhamster.wordpress.com/?p=53#comment-21 As a depressing followup to this post, it looks like fascism and xenophobic hysteria really are taking a grip on Rome. Today's La Repubblica reports the passing of an emergency <a href="http://www.repubblica.it/2009/02/sezioni/politica/dl-sicurezza-2/ok-cdm/ok-cdm.html" rel="nofollow">'anti-rape' bill</a> following a series of high-profile rape cases in the capital, some suspected of being committed by <em>extracomunitari </em>, in response to which vigilante gangs have roamed the streets and attacked foreigners and migrant camp sites. This new law legalises this vigilantism, much as <em>ronde</em> have been legalised in the North, thus giving <em>carta bianca</em> to violent racists and fascists to 'clean up the streets. It's the same old racist story: immigrants take our jobs, scrounge our benefits, carry diseases, stir up revolution/terrorism, and of course violate our women. The same old myths exploited in the same old way by the far Right, much as has been seen in so many other countries, including the UK. The hopeful difference is that the Italian Left is strong and well-organised, and used to taking the fight to the Right on the streets. At least in Italy the new fascists will face resistance and hopefully be overcome. There's a <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7902107.stm" rel="nofollow">BBC article</a> in English on the law. As a depressing followup to this post, it looks like fascism and xenophobic hysteria really are taking a grip on Rome. Today’s La Repubblica reports the passing of an emergency ‘anti-rape’ bill following a series of high-profile rape cases in the capital, some suspected of being committed by extracomunitari , in response to which vigilante gangs have roamed the streets and attacked foreigners and migrant camp sites. This new law legalises this vigilantism, much as ronde have been legalised in the North, thus giving carta bianca to violent racists and fascists to ‘clean up the streets.

It’s the same old racist story: immigrants take our jobs, scrounge our benefits, carry diseases, stir up revolution/terrorism, and of course violate our women. The same old myths exploited in the same old way by the far Right, much as has been seen in so many other countries, including the UK. The hopeful difference is that the Italian Left is strong and well-organised, and used to taking the fight to the Right on the streets. At least in Italy the new fascists will face resistance and hopefully be overcome.

There’s a BBC article in English on the law.

]]> Comment on About by Esp http://happyhamster.wordpress.com/about/#comment-19 Esp Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:16:14 +0000 #comment-19 Great site Fred and extremely interesting opinions. Makes me want to "blog" myself but as a technophobe I doubt if I'll make it anytime soon! Paul Perkins Great site Fred and extremely interesting opinions. Makes me want to “blog” myself but as a technophobe I doubt if I’ll make it anytime soon!

Paul Perkins

]]> Comment on About by graham walker http://happyhamster.wordpress.com/about/#comment-18 graham walker Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:52:45 +0000 #comment-18 Hi Fred, Not sure how I happened upon this site but, hey, here it is - and I am. Just wanted to say that you are missed on the WML site. Sad that you have left it. Also, I am sure I am not supposed to say this but I thought the retort that led to your temporary red card on WML was absolutely hilarious and said everything that I would have wanted to say myself. A noble rant indeed. Anyway, take it easy. Maybe bump in to you at Forest or some similar venue next season. Graham Hi Fred,
Not sure how I happened upon this site but, hey, here it is – and I am.

Just wanted to say that you are missed on the WML site. Sad that you have left it. Also, I am sure I am not supposed to say this but I thought the retort that led to your temporary red card on WML was absolutely hilarious and said everything that I would have wanted to say myself. A noble rant indeed.

Anyway, take it easy. Maybe bump in to you at Forest or some similar venue next season.

Graham

]]> Comment on Leaving WML by Pete Goddard http://happyhamster.wordpress.com/2008/05/11/leaving-wml/#comment-16 Pete Goddard Mon, 12 May 2008 20:22:06 +0000 http://happyhamster.wordpress.com/?p=38#comment-16 Thanks for offering such an eloquent, and yet soul-searching, explanation for your departure. Having known you in your real persona and in your virtual one for a long time (thanks, ironically, to the wonders of WML), I have to say your reasoning seems to hold true and your logic is impeccable. As a result, like Mark, I won't attempt to dissuade you, and you leave with the respect of many, including myself. Of course, leaving the list isn't the same as leaving the community. You have my email address - heck, you could even join the NWHorns - so if you're ever in search of a pre- or post-match pub, it'd be great to meet up. I'm sure the same offer will be forthcoming from many others. We'll miss you! Pete Thanks for offering such an eloquent, and yet soul-searching, explanation for your departure. Having known you in your real persona and in your virtual one for a long time (thanks, ironically, to the wonders of WML), I have to say your reasoning seems to hold true and your logic is impeccable. As a result, like Mark, I won’t attempt to dissuade you, and you leave with the respect of many, including myself.

Of course, leaving the list isn’t the same as leaving the community. You have my email address – heck, you could even join the NWHorns – so if you’re ever in search of a pre- or post-match pub, it’d be great to meet up. I’m sure the same offer will be forthcoming from many others.

We’ll miss you!

Pete

]]> Comment on Leaving WML by Mark Millward http://happyhamster.wordpress.com/2008/05/11/leaving-wml/#comment-15 Mark Millward Sun, 11 May 2008 20:29:43 +0000 http://happyhamster.wordpress.com/?p=38#comment-15 Fred, As long as I have been a member of the WML and WAG, there has been a Fred Riley posting to both. So while I totally understand and in many ways agree with your reasons for leaving, I wish to state for the record that both fora will be lessened for your not being there. I wish I could tell you to reconsider, but like you, I value my word and stand by whatever I state. Thus, I will not lower myself nor embarrass you by attempting to do so. Rather, I would like to say thank you for the common sense and frank assessments that you became renowned for. I also hope that some day I will make it back to the UK and be one of those who can tell their grandkids that they actually sat down and had a pint or three with the legendary Fred Riley. As Dr. Spock so eloquently put it, Live Long and Prosper Mr. Riley. --Mark Millward, Croghan, NY Fred,

As long as I have been a member of the WML and WAG, there has been a Fred Riley posting to both. So while I totally understand and in many ways agree with your reasons for leaving, I wish to state for the record that both fora will be lessened for your not being there.

I wish I could tell you to reconsider, but like you, I value my word and stand by whatever I state. Thus, I will not lower myself nor embarrass you by attempting to do so.

Rather, I would like to say thank you for the common sense and frank assessments that you became renowned for. I also hope that some day I will make it back to the UK and be one of those who can tell their grandkids that they actually sat down and had a pint or three with the legendary Fred Riley.

As Dr. Spock so eloquently put it, Live Long and Prosper Mr. Riley.

–Mark Millward, Croghan, NY

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