no…I laughed at the time
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Gosh. Are you a reincarnation from the 15th century. 
I’ve been called a dinosaur before now…
they may have been around a little earlier
No they didn’t, that was the English 
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It’s rather like so many other words that get used/misused over time… it’s no big deal… he’s a lovely man and I’m not going to argue the toss with him… 
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No they didn’t, that was the English
Joan of Arc was denounced and sentenced by the French. The English carried out the sentence. History.
so, what did the English actually do … ???
Probably complained about how long the French were taking to do the job, so did it themselves 
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As far as I recall… the person who struck the match was a chap called Manuel … from Barcelona… 
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You are entitled to your opinion of course, but why poor taste?
It is a shame that such a much loved building was badly damaged but I would like to know why a poke at the french smoke rules & a large fire is considered to be in poor taste by those who feel that personal name calling is not?
At least I was not called a horse!
Oh dear, is that “poor taste” too?
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I thought the French tried to rescue Joan of Arc. Joan of Arc was captured by the English and Burgundians.
The French King declined to intervene. The inquisition was conducted and concluded by the French.
This incident has put me in mind of a poem by the late Spike Milligan -
I am the Vicar of St Paul’s
And I’m ringing the steeple bell,
The floor of the church is on fire,
Or the lid has come off Hell.
Shall I ring the fire brigade?
Or should I trust in the Lord?
Oh dear, I’ve just remembered –
I don’t think we’re insured!
‘What’s this then?’ said the fire chief.
Is this church C of E?
It is? Then we can’t put it out,
My lads are all RC!
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Surely I don’t need to explain the term “poor taste” in relation to your comment made so soon after the partial destruction of a building that means so very much to so many French people; did you see how many were crying? You may think it’s unimportant because no-one was injured or killed but to many French people it represents the soul of France. If you choose to make light of it within a couple of days of it happening, that’s your prerogative but, to me, it is in poor taste and shows a lack of sensitivity. Please don’t put me in the same bracket as those who have called you names because I have not; so your sarcasm should not be directed at me.
Yes it was.
Cynical in the extreme or maybe just a giant shoulder chip.
Sorry, Lee, I was not being sarcastic - at least, not at you. I genuinely meant what I said, that you are entitled to your opinion.
I do not consider the damage to the building unimportant at all but crying & becoming depressed about it does not alter what happened.
I’m sure that there were many who were moved when the Cutty Sark, York Minster, Windsor Castle & the Macintosh building in Glasgow suffered similarly. All are of major historical importance too. History is full of similar disasters of which this one is the latest.
It will be rebuilt. In fact, the very act of doing so will probably allow ND to survive for many more years. It was in a poor condition anyway which was why the builders were in & much of the artworks had already been removed.
A bit of humour, then, which was more ironic rather than disrepectful, does no harm. I was not making an anti religious jibe or poking fun at those who were emotionally affected.
Shit happens, & even iconic structures are not exempt. It is the way of the world. I choose to live with it as no amount of wailing & hand wringing will make one jot of difference.
Life, like the repairs to this building, goes on.
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Appreciate the explanation, Mark.
I thought “Oh dear, is that “poor taste” too?” was sarcastic but, if you say not, I accept that.
I really don’t want to “fight” and there is sometimes the tendency for people to become so involved with a thread that their judgement, in terms of what they write, becomes clouded and what they write becomes harsher…and I have been guilty of that myself on FB in Trump’s early days but I like to think I’ve learnt my lesson…almost!
So, I wish you well and trust there are no hard feelings between us.
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No hard feelings here, Lee, & my respect to you for realising that the written word sometimes lacks the intonations that the spoken word contains.
Your replies did not resort to personal name calling & were not in any way rude. It shows that one can disagree with a comment while still being polite - thank you!
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Thanks, Mark; all good.
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