08-08-2002 16:54									#1
	EU Flag??? Suffering from ads?

Yes, this has nothing to do with CivIII - it just has to do with this Forum.

I notice that people from Germany, UK and Netherlands have a EU flag instead of their country flag (possibly other countries as well but I haven't checked this out extensively). Is this an option?

Sweden and Finland, which are certainly EU member states, have their own country flag. Should we feel slighted?

What's up with that???

	08-08-2002 16:58									#2
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Just write Europe instead of Sweden as your country. And ask such questions in the "Apolyton Community" forum next time .

	08-08-2002 17:55									#3
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I am a Greek born and living in Germany I could have chosen the Greek or the German flag but I actually feel more of an EU man than either one and thus chose the European flag. You, as the rest of us, have the same option and can change it at anytime in your options. You should've posted this question in the Apolyton Community Forum though!

So long...

	08-08-2002 18:36									#4
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I prefer the EU flat as well

	08-08-2002 20:30									#5
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Nah, I say stick with the Swedish flag. Show them who you are, mr stim.

	08-08-2002 20:39									#6
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I had always thought the Swedes to be and the other Scandinavian countries to be a lot more international minded but I've come to change my mind a lot in the last few years. They are still very open minded in a lot of things but that EU idea has not gotten through all the way yet!

	08-08-2002 21:08									#7
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We should all use the EU flag, in opposite to those USA guys. We're a front together.

And, the real mighty people can post an EU flag AND a dutch flag

	08-08-2002 21:16									#8
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I'm holding on to my Swiss flag as my Anti-EU gesture

	08-08-2002 22:06									#9
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It would be boring for all the Americans to pick the US flag, IMO, since there are so many of us.

Seems to me that many, if not most, are chosing flags that don't necessarily represent their own citizenship. I picked the flag for St. Lucia, because I like the design (the triangle represents a volcano). I would have picked a purple flag, but I didn't see one.

	08-08-2002 22:21									#10
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<-- Chosen in support of the Gibraltan right to self-determination.

	08-08-2002 22:53									#11
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quote: Originally posted by Immortal Wombat <-- Chosen in support of the Gibraltan right to self-determination.

	08-08-2002 23:34									#12
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it's a shame there's no European flag. Some clever blokes should get together and think of one. EU isn't Europe. :P

	09-08-2002 00:05									#13
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quote: Originally posted by The Pioneer I had always thought the Swedes to be and the other Scandinavian countries to be a lot more international minded but I've come to change my mind a lot in the last few years. They are still very open minded in a lot of things but that EU idea has not gotten through all the way yet!

I have the EU flag!

	09-08-2002 00:06									#14
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And btw: I wan't the Euro in Denmark now!

	09-08-2002 00:24									#15
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quote: Originally posted by Purple It would be boring for all the Americans to pick the US flag, IMO, since there are so many of us.

I want to be able to use the California flag. That way I won't be associated with you southerners.

	09-08-2002 01:28									#16
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Hmmm... my profile and choice of flag are quite controversial, compared to many others who have dificulties to choose a flag. The best soltuion for me would be a all red flag, but there isn't any such flag available. But back to the topic. I don't use the flag of EU as I want to underline my nationality, instead of undeliening that I'm European. And as my Poly outlook is a controversial dilemma of two sides; the red and the whites, the use of the Finnish flag with the overall profile represents the struggle between those 2 sides.

	09-08-2002 01:58									#17
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Im happy with the union jack. I remember there was a thread similar to this a month or so ago and from what i gathered it was definately the scandinavians who were the most nationalistic.

	09-08-2002 02:25									#18
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well, nationalistic, I don't know. it's a very negative word. From what I've learned nationalism is the aggressive side of loving one's country. That means thinking your own country, culture, etc to be the best and that everyone else can just go home. patriotism is a bit more defensive, that is instead of imposing your culture, etc on other people you try to protect your country's individuality. end of rant

I can't speak for the other scandi countries but I know that Sweden is quite the opposite. we have no real national identity and I certainly hope that Sweden is the country where it's almost racist to have a Swedish flag.

my point is that we (well me at least) don't really feel associated with those funny Europeans. :P

	09-08-2002 03:30									#19
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<- Chosen in opposition to nationalistic, jingoistic, or patriotic flag-waving

	09-08-2002 04:22									#20
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quote: Originally posted by St Leo <- Chosen in opposition to nationalistic, jingoistic, or patriotic flag-waving

<- Chosen because of this I found in a Latin missel

quote: Prayers for the Emperor omitted, Roman Empire being vacant.

AKA, the Roman Empire is still here, it's just that no one is taking the thrown (I GOT FIRST DIBS!).

The EU is as close as you can get, it's Europe, each "Province" sends a "Senator" to "Rome". However, because of the Post Tramatic Stress Disordered inflicted on each and every generation after the fall of Rome, you won't see an "Emperor" nor you will you see the "Senators" debait in Rome.

No wonder you europeans are so silly, heaven forbid another Julius Cæsar cames around to lead europe out of a war.

	09-08-2002 11:59									#21
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quote: Originally posted by Pavlov it's a shame there's no European flag. Some clever blokes should get together and think of one. EU isn't Europe. :P

Not yet but hopefully it will be some day soon.

Think about it if we all live in peace and harmony together, ...oh my God I sound like a comie now!

	09-08-2002 12:23									#22
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No, you sound like a hippie. There is a big difference.

	09-08-2002 13:00									#23
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quote: Originally posted by The Pioneer I had always thought the Swedes to be and the other Scandinavian countries to be a lot more international minded but I've come to change my mind a lot in the last few years. They are still very open minded in a lot of things but that EU idea has not gotten through all the way yet!

Egad! I think you're refering to Denmark's Folk Party leader Pia Kaersgaard and not Scandanavia in general.

Anyway. Sorry about posting in the "General" forum but, I [correctly] assumed that this was a "general" question. Next time I'll know better...

	09-08-2002 13:35									#24
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<-- Chosen because that's where I live

	09-08-2002 16:38									#25
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quote: Originally posted by The Pioneer Think about it if we all live in peace and harmony together, ...oh my God I sound like a comie now!

Nah, you don't sound like a communist, but more like... a trotskyist.

	09-08-2002 17:01									#26
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Best communist thread ever.

And as a xenophobic, corn-fed, flag-fearing American currently spreading imperialist capitalism in Australia, I salute you all and rate you -1/10.

	09-08-2002 19:40									#27
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I refuse to use a flag, the working class has no fatherland...

And 'fittstim'?? If only Markos knew what that meant...

	09-08-2002 20:30									#28
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You Euro flag whinners think you have it bad? Bouvet Island has to use the Norge flag.

	10-08-2002 03:26									#29
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Oh, the humanity...

	10-08-2002 07:02									#30
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Actually, the EU flag is great for weeding out the posters who are prospective welfare cases. The EU, much like the welfare state in general, is based on selling the idea of somebody else paying to the public.