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Post by aghabullogueshrew on Nov 7, 2024 13:46:27 GMT 1
Is it just me, or do other people find it quite tasteless that Oxen is selling military style Shrewsbury clothing when there’s so much conflict, ie Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, going on in the world and US people have just re-elected Trump. Personally, I think it’s disgusting. Do any other teams, excluding American teams, sell this sort of stuff?
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Post by kl8-2 on Nov 7, 2024 13:52:00 GMT 1
It's just you.
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Post by The Clash 1966 on Nov 7, 2024 13:53:41 GMT 1
It's fashion, that's all .
I quite like it.
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Post by davycrockett on Nov 7, 2024 13:56:56 GMT 1
Nothing military about it apart from the name.
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Post by Pilch on Nov 7, 2024 14:12:01 GMT 1
Is it just me, or do other people find it quite tasteless that Oxen is selling military style Shrewsbury clothing when there’s so much conflict, ie Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, going on in the world and US people have just re-elected Trump. Personally, I think it’s disgusting. Do any other teams, excluding American teams, sell this sort of stuff? I kind of miss the famous army store , you could always buy some quality ex army clothing that you have no intention of buying when you walked in, there used to be a great independent store based in an ex petrol station between new quay and cardigan , scaled down a lot when I last went and not sure if still there , but it once had stock coming out of its ears , probably the thatcher days for some reason 🤔 Can see any reason to moan at oxen though |
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Post by The Clash 1966 on Nov 7, 2024 14:22:43 GMT 1
Is it just me, or do other people find it quite tasteless that Oxen is selling military style Shrewsbury clothing when there’s so much conflict, ie Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, going on in the world and US people have just re-elected Trump. Personally, I think it’s disgusting. Do any other teams, excluding American teams, sell this sort of stuff? I kind of miss the famous army store , you could always buy some quality ex army clothing that you have no intention of buying when you walked in, there used to be a great independent store based in an ex petrol station between new quay and cardigan , scaled down a lot when I last went and not sure if still there , but it once had stock coming out of its ears , probably the thatcher days for some reason 🤔 Can see any reason to moan at oxen though wasn't there an army surplus store above the old W H Smith shop in the early 80s ? I bought an oversized West German army great coat from there. Lived in it. |
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Post by belfastshrew on Nov 7, 2024 14:27:58 GMT 1
There will always be conflict. I'm in combats now, it doesn't mean I am pro-war 💪
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Post by The Clash 1966 on Nov 7, 2024 15:29:21 GMT 1
There will always be conflict. I'm in combats now, it doesn't mean I am pro-war 💪 i love Conflict....... There are an excellent punk band. 😂 |
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Post by venceremos on Nov 7, 2024 15:45:04 GMT 1
Is it just me, or do other people find it quite tasteless that Oxen is selling military style Shrewsbury clothing when there’s so much conflict, ie Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, going on in the world and US people have just re-elected Trump. Personally, I think it’s disgusting. Do any other teams, excluding American teams, sell this sort of stuff? You've raised a good point. I think it shows how times have changed. Others have talked about the army surplus stores of the past and I remember buying at the Army & Navy Store as a teenager. Back then, the prospect of war seemed remote. Of course there were wars going on but it was the Cold War era, which just seemed like an everlasting stand off. Wearing a bit of old military kit was a bit ironic, a bit of a protest, a follow on from the anti-war movements of the 60s. And for some there was probably a bit of Baader-Meinhof/Red Army Faction chic about it too. The quality usually left a bit to be desired though - not the most comfortable (or sweet smelling) clothing! Much preferred my Levis. It feels a bit different now, because the reality of war is much closer to home - wars on European soil aren't unusual any more and we're accustomed to refugees trying to escape war zones, not to mention stupid social media talk of "civil war" in western countries. We're also used to seeing images of paramilitary groups in combat gear. I can't stand to see things like that weekend when all the NFL squads wear fatigues. I know it's meant to honour the military and I respect that, but you could say the same about all those comical stiffs watching parades in North Korea. Are military personnel bothered to see NFL coaches dressed like they're going paintballing, playing at being soldiers? I wouldn't wear anything like that myself these days. My main reason would be that I think it usually looks a bit ridiculous on adult civilians, but I do think it's an unhealthy trend. If people want to buy it it's up to them. It certainly doesn't disgust me but I think we live in increasingly dangerous times and nobody seems to be doing anything much to make them less dangerous. |
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Post by venceremos on Nov 7, 2024 15:48:37 GMT 1
Is it just me, or do other people find it quite tasteless that Oxen is selling military style Shrewsbury clothing when there’s so much conflict, ie Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, going on in the world and US people have just re-elected Trump. Personally, I think it’s disgusting. Do any other teams, excluding American teams, sell this sort of stuff? I kind of miss the famous army store , you could always buy some quality ex army clothing that you have no intention of buying when you walked in, there used to be a great independent store based in an ex petrol station between new quay and cardigan , scaled down a lot when I last went and not sure if still there , but it once had stock coming out of its ears , probably the thatcher days for some reason 🤔 Can see any reason to moan at oxen though I remember that place, shopped there once or twice - always ridiculously overstocked, as you say. Might still be there, I haven't been that way for a few years. I think a lot of it was camping and general outdoors kit. |
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Post by davycrockett on Nov 7, 2024 16:44:07 GMT 1
Is it just me, or do other people find it quite tasteless that Oxen is selling military style Shrewsbury clothing when there’s so much conflict, ie Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, going on in the world and US people have just re-elected Trump. Personally, I think it’s disgusting. Do any other teams, excluding American teams, sell this sort of stuff? I kind of miss the famous army store , you could always buy some quality ex army clothing that you have no intention of buying when you walked in, there used to be a great independent store based in an ex petrol station between new quay and cardigan , scaled down a lot when I last went and not sure if still there , but it once had stock coming out of its ears , probably the thatcher days for some reason 🤔 Can see any reason to moan at oxen though It’s still there. Used it for years, went in about a month ago…. they still have army surplus from all over Europe, you can buy everything from bayonets to tank helmets. Kids always made me stop when we went passed. Also a Country Store. www.action-station.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOorcS28532ll2pQEz8uimTYD1oMyW7pJbjXeBTvzv4ZoSCbg-pw7 |
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Post by servernaside on Nov 7, 2024 17:50:19 GMT 1
Is it just me, or do other people find it quite tasteless that Oxen is selling military style Shrewsbury clothing when there’s so much conflict, ie Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, going on in the world and US people have just re-elected Trump. Personally, I think it’s disgusting. Do any other teams, excluding American teams, sell this sort of stuff? You've raised a good point. I think it shows how times have changed. Others have talked about the army surplus stores of the past and I remember buying at the Army & Navy Store as a teenager. Back then, the prospect of war seemed remote. Of course there were wars going on but it was the Cold War era, which just seemed like an everlasting stand off. Wearing a bit of old military kit was a bit ironic, a bit of a protest, a follow on from the anti-war movements of the 60s. And for some there was probably a bit of Baader-Meinhof/Red Army Faction chic about it too. The quality usually left a bit to be desired though - not the most comfortable (or sweet smelling) clothing! Much preferred my Levis. It feels a bit different now, because the reality of war is much closer to home - wars on European soil aren't unusual any more and we're accustomed to refugees trying to escape war zones, not to mention stupid social media talk of "civil war" in western countries. We're also used to seeing images of paramilitary groups in combat gear. I can't stand to see things like that weekend when all the NFL squads wear fatigues. I know it's meant to honour the military and I respect that, but you could say the same about all those comical stiffs watching parades in North Korea. Are military personnel bothered to see NFL coaches dressed like they're going paintballing, playing at being soldiers? I wouldn't wear anything like that myself these days. My main reason would be that I think it usually looks a bit ridiculous on adult civilians, but I do think it's an unhealthy trend. If people want to buy it it's up to them. It certainly doesn't disgust me but I think we live in increasingly dangerous times and nobody seems to be doing anything much to make them less dangerous. It's not a good point it at all. It's a load of woke nonsense and has nothing to do with either creating conflict, or promoting it. Did you object to the recent remembrance observance at the Croud Meadow because some people were in uniform? |
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Post by staffordshrew on Nov 7, 2024 18:15:48 GMT 1
They are selling military style Shrewsbury clothing purely because it sells. It's fashion. No one who buys it is making a pro war statement. End of.
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Post by venceremos on Nov 7, 2024 18:46:27 GMT 1
You've raised a good point. I think it shows how times have changed. Others have talked about the army surplus stores of the past and I remember buying at the Army & Navy Store as a teenager. Back then, the prospect of war seemed remote. Of course there were wars going on but it was the Cold War era, which just seemed like an everlasting stand off. Wearing a bit of old military kit was a bit ironic, a bit of a protest, a follow on from the anti-war movements of the 60s. And for some there was probably a bit of Baader-Meinhof/Red Army Faction chic about it too. The quality usually left a bit to be desired though - not the most comfortable (or sweet smelling) clothing! Much preferred my Levis. It feels a bit different now, because the reality of war is much closer to home - wars on European soil aren't unusual any more and we're accustomed to refugees trying to escape war zones, not to mention stupid social media talk of "civil war" in western countries. We're also used to seeing images of paramilitary groups in combat gear. I can't stand to see things like that weekend when all the NFL squads wear fatigues. I know it's meant to honour the military and I respect that, but you could say the same about all those comical stiffs watching parades in North Korea. Are military personnel bothered to see NFL coaches dressed like they're going paintballing, playing at being soldiers? I wouldn't wear anything like that myself these days. My main reason would be that I think it usually looks a bit ridiculous on adult civilians, but I do think it's an unhealthy trend. If people want to buy it it's up to them. It certainly doesn't disgust me but I think we live in increasingly dangerous times and nobody seems to be doing anything much to make them less dangerous. It's not a good point it at all. It's a load of woke nonsense and has nothing to do with either creating conflict, or promoting it. Did you object to the recent remembrance observance at the Croud Meadow because some people were in uniform? I wasn't there but I presume they were actual military personnel, as opposed to people dressing up, so why would I object? A good point is one that's worth discussing, whether or not you agree with it. But well done, "woke nonsense", how original. That's the real cancel culture - no need to debate anything that can just be dismissed as woke nonsense. Tedious. |
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Post by venceremos on Nov 7, 2024 18:47:34 GMT 1
They are selling military style Shrewsbury clothing purely because it sells. It's fashion. No one who buys it is making a pro war statement. End of. Nobody on this thread has suggested that. End. Of. What? |
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Post by Beefy on Nov 7, 2024 18:50:57 GMT 1
Probably the most embarrassing thread in the history of blue and amber. No scratch that in the history of football messageboards. No scratch that in the history of all messagboards and forums
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Post by hectord0g137 on Nov 7, 2024 18:57:06 GMT 1
All a little bit silly I agree. A point worth discussing maybe. But it does seem to be very fashionable to be offended indeed I believe it makes people happy that they see behind every detail. Bless
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Post by servernaside on Nov 7, 2024 19:08:18 GMT 1
It's not a good point it at all. It's a load of woke nonsense and has nothing to do with either creating conflict, or promoting it. Did you object to the recent remembrance observance at the Croud Meadow because some people were in uniform? I wasn't there but I presume they were actual military personnel, as opposed to people dressing up, so why would I object? A good point is one that's worth discussing, whether or not you agree with it. But well done, "woke nonsense", how original. That's the real cancel culture - no need to debate anything that can just be dismissed as woke nonsense. Tedious. Not quite as tedious as most of your postings. |
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Post by gtismygod on Nov 7, 2024 19:24:59 GMT 1
What is happening? Why are people so desperate to find everything offensive?
The Shrewsbury Town military range has nothing to do with Gaza or Donald Trump.
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Post by The Clash 1966 on Nov 7, 2024 19:31:46 GMT 1
What is happening? Why are people so desperate to find everything offensive? The Shrewsbury Town military range has nothing to do with Gaza or Donald Trump. How do you know ? I'm planning to overthrow the USA next week and for some reason my mercenaries uniforms have been delivered to the club shop . |
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Post by hectord0g137 on Nov 7, 2024 19:48:19 GMT 1
I've a couple of camouflage jackets you can have a bit threadbare but if they can help😃
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Post by staffordshrew on Nov 7, 2024 20:24:59 GMT 1
They are selling military style Shrewsbury clothing purely because it sells. It's fashion. No one who buys it is making a pro war statement. End of. Nobody on this thread has suggested that. End. Of. What? So what on earth is the problem then |
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Post by returnofthehype on Nov 7, 2024 20:41:23 GMT 1
Is it just me, or do other people find it quite tasteless that Oxen is selling military style Shrewsbury clothing when there’s so much conflict, ie Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, going on in the world and US people have just re-elected Trump. Personally, I think it’s disgusting. Do any other teams, excluding American teams, sell this sort of stuff? Unfortunately, it’s not just you who are so pathetically sensitive…. I suggest you check your muesli for your undoubted nut allergy before you pour your vegan milk over it!! Jesus of Nazareth I have seen some posts in my time but this certainly takes the rain bowed coloured biscuit |
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Post by albionshrew on Nov 7, 2024 21:45:20 GMT 1
Seems like a reasonable post to me. If feeling uncomfortable about military clothing is ‘woke’ why is that an issue? Being woke is a positive affirmation for humanity. Not that Tories understand this.
An anecdote: I wore a British Army jumper when I was a student in the late 1970s. I went on a camping trip to the Republic of Ireland and quickly felt rather stupid. No one said anything to me but I had a self realisation that clothing can be politically inappropriate.
Just a point of view, I know.
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Post by Pilch on Nov 7, 2024 22:13:12 GMT 1
Is it just me, or do other people find it quite tasteless that Oxen is selling military style Shrewsbury clothing when there’s so much conflict, ie Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, going on in the world and US people have just re-elected Trump. Personally, I think it’s disgusting. Do any other teams, excluding American teams, sell this sort of stuff? having only just looked to see what the fuss was about , im not sure why its called the military range ? is it the colour or style, I honestly dont know but I actually think this item is fabulous  |
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Post by staffordshrew on Nov 7, 2024 22:22:56 GMT 1
Is it just me, or do other people find it quite tasteless that Oxen is selling military style Shrewsbury clothing when there’s so much conflict, ie Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, going on in the world and US people have just re-elected Trump. Personally, I think it’s disgusting. Do any other teams, excluding American teams, sell this sort of stuff? having only just looked to see what the fuss was about , im not sure why its called the military range ? is it the colour or style, I honestly dont know but I actually think this item is fabulous And better still, it looks nice and warm 😀 |
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Post by gobowenshrew on Nov 7, 2024 22:47:34 GMT 1
I don't know what's worse at the moment.
Our form or this thread.
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Post by staffordshrew on Nov 7, 2024 22:54:53 GMT 1
I don't know what's worse at the moment. Our form or this thread. You can ignore this thread. You can't ignore our current form. |
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Post by mullersalopian on Nov 7, 2024 23:25:31 GMT 1
Does everything have to get moaned at now?
It's olive green like a army jacket that is all nothing to do with Gaza bet you don't like fireworks because they sound like bombs a bit? Get a grip man
There is a army store in bishops castle do all things a good look around it now and then is fun
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Post by Pilch on Nov 7, 2024 23:44:20 GMT 1
in fairness the guy only asked a question, a simple answer was sufficient, he didnt request a phycological profile
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