Flabber-ghasted or am i smoking crack?
Jul 31st 2005, 2:33 am
#61
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Re: Flabber-ghasted or am i smoking crack?
Originally Posted by izibear
Well to be fair. How many of us learned any South American history, etc, for our history O's? I know that I didn't!! (bloody (grin) French Revolution that particular year..)
The only time I even gave a thought to the IRA, was when hubby had to go through London a few years ago when they'd set off a bomb or two (early 90's) and I was hoping he'd be okay (not that we were scared or anything, we were getting bombed ourselves at the time, just part of life).
The only time I even gave a thought to the IRA, was when hubby had to go through London a few years ago when they'd set off a bomb or two (early 90's) and I was hoping he'd be okay (not that we were scared or anything, we were getting bombed ourselves at the time, just part of life).
Jul 31st 2005, 6:44 am
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Re: Flabber-ghasted or am i smoking crack?
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Good comment. And something that should be remembered when pointing fingers.
I am talking about British people in British schools.You would have expected us to learn about Irish history/politics, it is pretty local after all.
Jul 31st 2005, 7:47 am
#63
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Re: Flabber-ghasted or am i smoking crack?
Originally Posted by izibear
Well to be fair. How many of us learned any South American history, etc, for our history O's? I know that I didn't!! (bloody (grin) French Revolution that particular year..)
The only time I even gave a thought to the IRA, was when hubby had to go through London a few years ago when they'd set off a bomb or two (early 90's) and I was hoping he'd be okay (not that we were scared or anything, we were getting bombed ourselves at the time, just part of life).
The only time I even gave a thought to the IRA, was when hubby had to go through London a few years ago when they'd set off a bomb or two (early 90's) and I was hoping he'd be okay (not that we were scared or anything, we were getting bombed ourselves at the time, just part of life).
I too didnt really give the IRA a thought until they bombed Harrods the day I was visiting the Natural History Museum as a child
Jul 31st 2005, 11:52 am
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Re: Flabber-ghasted or am i smoking crack?
Originally Posted by Lesley1020
Agreed. It never fails to amaze me how such "educated" people I come across on a daily basis can be so ignorant to anything not on their doorstep...
I have a close friend that is a staunch Republican and we just don't even go there any more. She is a member of the Ann Coulter Forum, who is God in their eyes.
I have a close friend that is a staunch Republican and we just don't even go there any more. She is a member of the Ann Coulter Forum, who is God in their eyes.
- Tim
Jul 31st 2005, 11:55 am
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Re: Flabber-ghasted or am i smoking crack?
I'm not suprised they're from redneck county, Chattanooga, having been there myself.
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
Just had dinner with friends who moved from Chattanooga TN to St Albans UK (been here a few months)
watching the news about the IRA and the conversation went political very quickly (their doing, not mine)
Few issues with what they had to say
1. They can't understand why UK colleagues slam GWB(j)
2. They think the UK is anti-american
3. They think Bill C was the biggest piece of crap.
4. Didn't know the IRA were terrorists
5. Think the crap US economy is purely Bill C's fauly
6. Think GWB will learn from tony B to be a great orator
7. CNN = clinton news network and fox news is the only one to watch
these people are financially successful, both with degrees
my only comment is to say that to #6 you can't make a silk purse......
I'm still in shock and the wine has not lessened it at all
watching the news about the IRA and the conversation went political very quickly (their doing, not mine)
Few issues with what they had to say
1. They can't understand why UK colleagues slam GWB(j)
2. They think the UK is anti-american
3. They think Bill C was the biggest piece of crap.
4. Didn't know the IRA were terrorists
5. Think the crap US economy is purely Bill C's fauly
6. Think GWB will learn from tony B to be a great orator
7. CNN = clinton news network and fox news is the only one to watch
these people are financially successful, both with degrees
my only comment is to say that to #6 you can't make a silk purse......
I'm still in shock and the wine has not lessened it at all
Jul 31st 2005, 12:16 pm
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Re: Flabber-ghasted or am i smoking crack?
Originally Posted by TimFountain
Yep, there's a guy at work who is convinced that Global Warming is just a liberal myth, and there is nothing to worry about. He is also a staunch GWB supporter and cannot see why some people might not like him. It takes all sorts.
