I can’t look at the word map without tears.
Feb 16th 2004, 1:13 am
#31
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Originally posted by edwords
As far as countries doing what America tells them. I think America's recent experience with its French, German and Canadian "allies" over the Iraq war kind of dispels that notion.
As far as countries doing what America tells them. I think America's recent experience with its French, German and Canadian "allies" over the Iraq war kind of dispels that notion.
Freedom Fries.............
America couldn't believe that another country wanted to think and do for itself rather than be up Bush's arse like our Toneh.
Feb 16th 2004, 1:35 am
#32
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and apart from "who gives a ****", Rahmonov is no angel either...
(just to get back to the original post...), having people "disappear", repressing certain religions and apparently dodging elections...
(just to get back to the original post...), having people "disappear", repressing certain religions and apparently dodging elections...
Feb 16th 2004, 2:18 am
#33
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Originally posted by bubbadog
I do not claim to be Irish American
I do not claim to be Irish American
My wifes, great great grandfather came over from County Sligo, all her other grandparents where swedish, but she still calls herself Irish american and wants our children to call themselfs Irish American.
There are more tricolours on the front of cars around here than you can shake a stick at.
I am a catholic called Patrick Joseph ****** and I am not irish, have zero ancestors that are irish.
Patrick
Feb 16th 2004, 2:20 am
#34
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If everyone who claimed to be Irish actually lived there, then the place would be chocka.
Feb 16th 2004, 2:23 am
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Originally posted by Patrick
Call 911, I'm having a heart attack!
My wifes, great great grandfather came over from County Sligo, all her other grandparents where swedish, but she still calls herself Irish american and wants our children to call themselfs Irish American.
There are more tricolours on the front of cars around here than you can shake a stick at.
I am a catholic called Patrick Joseph ****** and I am not irish, have zero ancestors that are irish.
Patrick
Call 911, I'm having a heart attack!
My wifes, great great grandfather came over from County Sligo, all her other grandparents where swedish, but she still calls herself Irish american and wants our children to call themselfs Irish American.
There are more tricolours on the front of cars around here than you can shake a stick at.
I am a catholic called Patrick Joseph ****** and I am not irish, have zero ancestors that are irish.
Patrick
Incidentally, I'm just curious. Can you be a Catholic and a Pagan Sex God at the same time? If so, please send me the application forms for your religion.
Feb 16th 2004, 5:23 am
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Re: I can’t look at the word map without tears.
Originally posted by duh
I can’t look at the word map without tears.
I can’t look at the word map without tears.
Feb 16th 2004, 6:28 am
#37
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Originally posted by Patrick
Someone was in the Army
Oh I see, your not following the thread. Let me recap - Polaris_x made a point about america civilising countries. Then I made the point the point they weren't civilizing countries but americanising them. Now obviously Germany, France, Canada Greece, Turkey, Belize, Mexico, Italy, Canada are not on the list of countries america is trying to (in polaris_x words) civilize.
As for the mcd's and starbucks - yes people like them but it doesn't stop it from being global marketization by the americans. It doesn't stop it being one country passivley exporting its culture into other cultures.
Patrick
Someone was in the Army
Oh I see, your not following the thread. Let me recap - Polaris_x made a point about america civilising countries. Then I made the point the point they weren't civilizing countries but americanising them. Now obviously Germany, France, Canada Greece, Turkey, Belize, Mexico, Italy, Canada are not on the list of countries america is trying to (in polaris_x words) civilize.
As for the mcd's and starbucks - yes people like them but it doesn't stop it from being global marketization by the americans. It doesn't stop it being one country passivley exporting its culture into other cultures.
Patrick
BTW, is Britain trying to anglicize the U.S. by sending us BBC America? I worry about people being forced to redecorate their neighbours' homes and digging up their gardens.
Feb 16th 2004, 7:23 am
#38
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Originally posted by edwords
is Britain trying to anglicize the U.S. by sending us BBC America? I worry about people being forced to redecorate their neighbours' homes and digging up their gardens.
is Britain trying to anglicize the U.S. by sending us BBC America? I worry about people being forced to redecorate their neighbours' homes and digging up their gardens.
Feb 16th 2004, 8:03 am
#39
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Originally posted by manc1976
I hate Charlie Dimmock.
I hate Charlie Dimmock.
Feb 16th 2004, 8:05 am
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Originally posted by manc1976
I hate Charlie Dimmock.
I hate Charlie Dimmock.
Feb 16th 2004, 8:13 am
#41
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Originally posted by ray6
I obviously have been away from the UK too long...I have no idea who this person is!!! Is there an award for this..
I obviously have been away from the UK too long...I have no idea who this person is!!! Is there an award for this..
Patrick
