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hlthe2b

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4. That presumption likewise shows an impression totally lacking in historical understanding

Reply to elias7 (Reply #2)

Sat Nov 7, 2020, 10:36 AM

Nov 2020

Really? Do they not teach about WWI in history anymore? I just don't know how ANYONE who knows the history of the poppy and its importance in the UK and Canada, in particular, could conflate the two issues.

Not meaning any personal offense as I get that your comment was rhetorical.

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Good. RelativelyJones Nov 2020 #1

OK, I read everything I could find on this topic and no mention why poppies were banned elias7 Nov 2020 #2

That presumption likewise shows an impression totally lacking in historical understanding hlthe2b Nov 2020 #4

Wow... I'm guessing some corporate idiot knows zero/zilch about history hlthe2b Nov 2020 #3