New Zeeland's Flag Referendum

[Brandy Blue]

I will admit my previous objections might have been driven that sort of objection, but at this stage it's boiled down to: if you're going to replace the jack at least use something that doesn't look as shit as that.

Well, that's true. Canadians get to say, "Wow! We picked a great flag." Looks like New Zealanders will all be saying, "Don't blame me. I voted for the old flag."

[HopAlongBunny]

In Canada there are still pockets of regret over the choice of the maple leaf over the red-ensign.
It seems rather amazing that we would think the British somehow deserved representation on our national symbol, while ignoring the far more important contribution of the Aboriginal communities.

[Greyblades]

...what? The hell did the aboriginals do that was as important as our aid during ww2 that kept the Japanese from annexing you?

[Gilrandir]

...what? The hell did the aboriginals do that was as important as our aid during ww2 that kept the Japanese from annexing you?

Japan annexing Canada sounds like Korea annexing China - too big to stomach it.

[Greyblades]

Wait, I thought we were talking about new Zealand.

I can bring up the war of 1812 if you want. The American Indians haven't topped us burning down Washington dc on canada's behalf.

[Husar]

...what? The hell did the aboriginals do that was as important as our aid during ww2 that kept the Japanese from annexing you?

They all died so the British could take their land?