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Posted: 9/12/2005 10:44:58 AM EDT
 For far too long the Red Cross has been a symbol of the crusader bringing pain and suffering to people already in a bad situation. Nobody wants to be rescued, and later find out there was a religious symbol on the helicopter. Most progressive thinkers would rather die, and would rather see victims of natural disasters die, than see them subjected to the symbol of the crusader. By replacing the cross with a diamond, to be known as the "Red Crystal", it will usher in a new age of religious purges and promote the healing power of crystals. Link Quote: Talks on new emblem for Red Cross By Imogen Foulkes BBC News, Geneva The Swiss government is hosting two days of talks in Geneva in an effort to agree on a new emblem for the International Red Cross. At the moment, the only two emblems recognised under the Geneva Conventions are the red cross and the red crescent. Some countries are reluctant to use either symbol and want a new emblem which has no religious connotations. There is a proposal for a neutral emblem: a red diamond on a white background, called the Red Crystal. If the talks in Geneva go well, the Red Crystal is likely to be adopted at a diplomatic conference later this year. Most countries, including Israel and Arab states, appear to be in agreement after years of negotiations. Not religious The IRC's traditional symbol, the red cross, has been a target of attack in the past in areas controlled by Islamic militants. But the red cross was never designed to have religious signifance. It is a reversal of the Swiss flag and was intended to signify neutrality. However, in the late 19th century, the Ottoman Empire began using the red crescent to protect its medical staff during war. The crescent was recognised under the Geneva Conventions in 1929. But Israel's Magen David Adom Society uses the red star of David. This has never been recognised and so the society is still not a full member of the Red Cross movement. |
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Posted: 9/12/2005 10:46:38 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/12/2005 10:46:43 AM EDT
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simple.. dont like it... dont accept the help.. next .
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Posted: 9/12/2005 10:47:48 AM EDT
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Damn the historical signifigance, full PC ahead.
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Posted: 9/12/2005 10:47:52 AM EDT
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Unbelievable. Actually it's not. But it is disgusting to see another cave-in.
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Posted: 9/12/2005 10:50:25 AM EDT
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PCness at it's worst. Just when I thought that it couldn't get any worse.
ad nausium 
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Posted: 9/12/2005 10:50:36 AM EDT
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Okay, that's just stupid. So the flag of Switzerland is a religious symbol now?
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Posted: 9/12/2005 10:52:23 AM EDT
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Sometimes I wonder if the Lord ever regrets promising not to flood the Earth again.
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Posted: 9/12/2005 10:53:13 AM EDT
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I for one will not donate blood, clothes or money to the Red Diamond anymore. First NO and now this BS.
 
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Posted: 9/12/2005 10:56:03 AM EDT
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LITTLE DO THEY KNOW HOW MANY THE "RED CRYSTLE" HAS KILLED!
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Posted: 9/12/2005 10:56:40 AM EDT
[#10]
The Onion bought the BBC, right?
Right? Ugh. |
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Posted: 9/12/2005 10:56:51 AM EDT
[#11]
I object! Crystals are mystical too!
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Posted: 9/12/2005 10:58:27 AM EDT
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The next thing you know, people will be showing up at the ex Red Cross locations just to get coffee in the morning and then complaining because the Red Diamond does not provide coffee.
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Posted: 9/12/2005 11:00:46 AM EDT
[#13]
+1. 
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Posted: 9/12/2005 11:00:47 AM EDT
[#14]
All they need to do is rotate the cross 45 degress and it will be the Red X
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Posted: 9/12/2005 11:03:48 AM EDT
[#15]
BUT PEOPLE HATE THE RED X EVEN MORE! 
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Posted: 9/12/2005 11:07:14 AM EDT
[#16]
Please don't mix up the INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS with the AMERICAN RED CROSS They are two different animals. |
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Posted: 9/12/2005 11:09:25 AM EDT
[#17]
+1 
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Posted: 9/12/2005 11:10:56 AM EDT
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+1 Donate to the Mississippi Hurricane Relief Fund or the United Christan United Methodist Church. Least you know the money and relief supplies will actually get to the people that need it. |
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Posted: 9/12/2005 11:11:13 AM EDT
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Actually I dont' see the big deal. It's not really a cross anyway it's more of a "plus" sign
 . and since it was not "THE" cross, but just the swiss flag in reverse it's not really doing away with a christian symbol to begin with.
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Posted: 9/12/2005 11:14:58 AM EDT
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Another "intolerance" from that side...
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Posted: 9/12/2005 11:16:54 AM EDT
[#21]
Just like there are no more "failures" simply "deferred success"
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Posted: 9/12/2005 11:20:10 AM EDT
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I was thinking the Crescent Moon is in style right now and is evidently not offensive to anybody. If it's good for the Flight 93 memorial, it should be good for the red cross. The mooslims would like it and that's an important consideration.
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Posted: 9/12/2005 11:20:50 AM EDT
[#23]
So let them die. I have no problem with that. How about we just fly over the "progressive thinkers" and throw crystals at them. |
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Posted: 9/12/2005 11:21:18 AM EDT
[#24]
Too damn funny.
That symbol was a pagan symbol long before the Xtians borrowed it. In fact the 'cross' was NOT used as a christian symbol in their beginning, since it was viewed as a reminder of christ's suffering and execution. |
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Posted: 9/12/2005 11:24:51 AM EDT
[#25]
im starting to lose hope for the future of our country
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Posted: 9/12/2005 11:26:42 AM EDT
[#26]
Um, when the Red Cross operates in Muslim countries, it already DOES operate as "the Red Crescent"... |
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Posted: 9/12/2005 11:30:20 AM EDT
[#27]
F$%^, I forgot about that. Those Red Crescent terrorist transportation "ambulances". Dooh...thanks for reminding me.
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Posted: 9/12/2005 11:37:21 AM EDT
[#28]
If you mean Muslims, its not them - they have the Red Crescent. It is European Aetheists who push this kind of crap forward.
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Posted: 9/12/2005 12:00:34 PM EDT
[#29]
Crosses, diamonds ........... how 'bout The Red Spade?
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Posted: 9/12/2005 12:06:56 PM EDT
[#30]
my dog would prefer the Red Rocket. |
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Posted: 9/12/2005 12:08:17 PM EDT
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+1. fucking die already damn it. see if I care...... |
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Posted: 9/12/2005 12:09:00 PM EDT
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LMFAO well then sucker have fun starving, dehydrating, drowning, burning, or getting shot maimed and mutilated. Deal with your problems yourself from now on.
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Posted: 9/12/2005 12:12:35 PM EDT
[#33]
I'm not quite sure I understand what the big deal is.. If it is just a reversal of the Swiss flag, how does this hurt you? I was never aware this was a religious organization. Besides, if they are doing away with the International Red Cross, then the red crescent will be known as the red crystal as well.
Geez guys, some of you seem to just want to explode at the least little thing. Relax. |
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Posted: 9/12/2005 12:13:06 PM EDT
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This has got to be a joke.
If it isn't, then boycott of Switzerland goes into full frikken gear. No more Victorniox or Wenger. No more Swatch. No more, um, what the hell else do the Swiss make? Anyway, turn their stupid trilingual country into a incadescent Alpine inferno. 
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Posted: 9/12/2005 12:42:37 PM EDT
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Does that measn the red cresent will change as well?
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Posted: 9/12/2005 12:44:52 PM EDT
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Lord never promised to never again hurl big fucking rocks. 
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Posted: 9/12/2005 12:45:09 PM EDT
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man, what happens if i don't wanna be saved by a frigging poker hand?
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Posted: 9/12/2005 12:52:08 PM EDT
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And He actually DID promise to hurl big fucking rocks. Flaming ones at that.  Don't forget that the Flight 93 memorial is going to honor Islam too. WTF is going on? It seems this world is going to hell faster than ever before and on a grander scale. It'll get worse before it gets better. Much worse. MUCH, much worse. |
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Posted: 9/12/2005 1:00:06 PM EDT
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Screw the Red Cross-
When my Dad (Korean Vet - 3rd ID, 15th Regiment Tank Battalion) told me of the Red Cross charging US Troops (including wounded) for coffee and doughnuts, yet handing them out free of charge to Chineese and North Korean POW's after a major ofensive...I lost all respect for them. I'll never give them a dime. |
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Posted: 9/12/2005 1:05:52 PM EDT
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Does this mean the Swiss will have to change their flag now too ?
I'll bet not. Here is a list of the flags of the world whom, if they agree, will have to change their flag to be PC: Australia - Red cross Bermuda - Red cross Denmark - White cross Dominican Republic - White cross Fiji Islands - Red Cross Finland - Blue cross Greece - White cross Iceland - Red cross Malta - White cross New Zealand - Red cross Norway - Blue cross Slovakia - White cross Sweden - Gold cross Zwitzerland - White cross United Kingdon - Red cross |
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Posted: 9/12/2005 1:09:40 PM EDT
[#41]
Maybe they should use a RED DOT!
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Posted: 9/12/2005 1:12:42 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/12/2005 1:30:58 PM EDT
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 Just another step to communism.
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Posted: 9/12/2005 1:40:31 PM EDT
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Bad Religion Kicks Ass!!!
Back on topic... I was expecting an Onion link... not the BBC.... 
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Posted: 9/12/2005 1:42:53 PM EDT
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No more Ricola! No more Swiss Miss hot chocolate! No more swiss cheese!
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Posted: 9/12/2005 1:43:46 PM EDT
[#46]
Maybe they'll use the Illuminati Diamond.
 
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Posted: 9/12/2005 1:52:24 PM EDT
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They could change from the red cross to the brown stinkpickle and I wouldn't care.
My money goes to the Salvation Army. |
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Posted: 9/12/2005 1:52:44 PM EDT
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Maybe a red hammer & sickel? Or a red star? I wouldn't give those commie NGF's a red cent!!!
They ain't your daddy's Red Cross. |
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Posted: 9/12/2005 1:58:19 PM EDT
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i was certain this was an onion link...wtf.
if you locked me in a room for a year with the red cross emblem, i still wouldnt be anywhere close to coming up with this idea. |
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Posted: 9/12/2005 1:59:26 PM EDT
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Next time its fire. |
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