Brits....

Sweet Tooth · Post by **Sweet Tooth** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:41 am

Hey all you Brits! Why are you so worried about US Politics!!!! Why dont you worry about your own scum-for-a-Prince Charles for a while!!! And lets not forget the infamous Tony Blair! CNN is making bank off of him!

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:43 am

Ive often wondered why some of our British members are so wrapped up in American politics and America bashing myself? Any comments???

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:45 am

Sweet Tooth;536929 wrote: Hey all you Brits! Why are you so worried about US Politics!!!! Why dont you worry about your own scum-for-a-Prince Charles for a while!!! And lets not forget the infamous Tony Blair! CNN is making bank off of him!

Oh, I shouldn't worry your pretty little head about that. You'll get warts.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:45 am

So what has Price Charles done to upset you Sweet Tooth?

Not wanting to start an arguement, just interested in your viewpoint.

Regarding our interest in US politcs - well, why shouldn't we be interested? After all you are the biggest democracy in the world, should we only focus on home issues/

Yes most of our politicians seem to be crap or dishonest these days but tell me a country that doesn't have that in some degree.

Tony Blair is in my opinion a lying, self-serving, hen-pecked arse but that's just my opinion.:sneaky:

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:47 am

Bill Sikes;536935 wrote: Oh, I shouldn't worry your pretty little head about that. You'll get warts.

It really was a serious question. I think she is genuinely interested, why not try answering with something other than jibberish?

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:48 am

Imladris;536936 wrote: So what has Price Charles done to upset you Sweet Tooth?

Had his wife killed?

Sweet Tooth · Post by **Sweet Tooth** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:49 am

Anyone who takes Camilla over Di is CRAZY!!!!! thats why I dont like him honestly! That and I'm a little jealous of Kate Middleton- why does she get him for a father-in-law?

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:49 am

DesignerGal;536941 wrote: Had his wife killed?

That's just complete crap, it was an accident.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:50 am

Sweet Tooth;536942 wrote: Anyone who takes Camilla over Di is CRAZY!!!!! thats why I dont like him honestly! That and I'm a little jealous of Kate Middleton- why does she get him for a father-in-law?

Well thank goodness for men who see past looks to the person underneath or there would be a look of single women and disappointed men married to gorgeous but boring women.

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:51 am

DesignerGal;536939 wrote: It really was a serious question. I think she is genuinely interested, why not try answering with something other than jibberish?

"Gibberish".

Which question? The one about politics, or the troll? Perhaps "she" is "you"?

Anyway, if you extract your head, and look around the whole world for

information, you might usefully find out for yourself.

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:52 am

Imladris;536943 wrote: That's just complete crap, it was an accident.

What, this thread? No accident, it's a wind-up!

Sweet Tooth · Post by **Sweet Tooth** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:52 am

Imladris;536936 wrote: So what has Price Charles done to upset you Sweet Tooth?

Not wanting to start an arguement, just interested in your viewpoint.

Regarding our interest in US politcs - well, why shouldn't we be interested? After all you are the biggest democracy in the world, should we only focus on home issues/

Yes most of our politicians seem to be crap or dishonest these days but tell me a country that doesn't have that in some degree.

Tony Blair is in my opinion a lying, self-serving, hen-pecked arse but that's just my opinion.:sneaky:

Fair questions! You saw my answer on Di- too gorgeous! And Blair, ya, crook, I just honestly don't know why everyone is always bashing the US! And the Brits seem to be the worst! Yes, its important to know what is going on, considering we are the largest democracy! But we have a bumper sticker here in the states that says, " IF YOU DIDN'T VOTE, DON'T COMPLAIN!" And your Brits complain ALL THE TIME!!!!

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:52 am

Bill Sikes;536945 wrote: "Gibberish".

Which question? The one about politics, or the troll? Perhaps "she" is "you"?

Anyway, if you extract your head, and look around the whole world for

information, you might usefully find out for yourself.

Thanks, Grammar Gestapo. I think we have already established in at least three other threads I am not her. And she is not me.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:52 am

Bill Sikes;536946 wrote: What, this thread? No accident, it's a wind-up!

Yeah but sometimes it's fun to bite:sneaky:

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:54 am

Bill Sikes;536946 wrote: What, this thread? No accident, it's a wind-up!

Then bow out and let other people answer her question. I think its only fair she bring this up. After all, I have seen thread after thread about how disgusting Americans are.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:58 am

Sweet Tooth;536947 wrote: Fair questions! You saw my answer on Di- too gorgeous! And Blair, ya, crook, I just honestly don't know why everyone is always bashing the US! And the Brits seem to be the worst! Yes, its important to know what is going on, considering we are the largest democracy! But we have a bumper sticker here in the states that says, " IF YOU DIDN'T VOTE, DON'T COMPLAIN!" And your Brits complain ALL THE TIME!!!!

But surely by now you will have realised that complaining is what we do best as a nation, and queuing too - we're good at that.

We are also great at being humble, being sarcastic and understanding irony. We like to take the p1ss out of ourselves and each other. We're pretty good and helping out in a crisis - as a country and individuals and we're excellent at friendship - we even tolerate the French. We express our opinions without the fear of being called unpatriotic or worse the fear of being silenced.

Personally, I think Britain is great in every sense, I am proud to be British with all it entails.

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:00 am

Imladris;536954 wrote: - we even tolerate the French.

:eek:

Maird!

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:01 am

DesignerGal;536948 wrote: Thanks, Grammar Gestapo. I think we have already established in at least three other threads I am not her. And she is not me.

It doesn't really matter - I don't care who you are.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:01 am

DesignerGal;536957 wrote:

Maird!

:wah: :wah:

(You just can't beat a bit of antagonism with our Gallic cousins):-4

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:02 am

DesignerGal;536951 wrote: Then bow out and let other people answer her question. I think its only fair she bring this up. After all, I have seen thread after thread about how disgusting Americans are.

Erm, that's wrong. "How disgusting some americans are" might be correct.

Sweet Tooth · Post by **Sweet Tooth** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:02 am

Imladris;536954 wrote: But surely by now you will have realised that complaining is what we do best as a nation, and queuing too - we're good at that.

We are also great at being humble, being sarcastic and understanding irony. We like to take the p1ss out of ourselves and each other. We're pretty good and helping out in a crisis - as a country and individuals and we're excellent at friendship - we even tolerate the French. We express our opinions without the fear of being called unpatriotic or worse the fear of being silenced.

Personally, I think Britain is great in every sense, I am proud to be British with all it entails.

I'm so glad to hear you stick up for your country- that doesnt explain why you bash ours so much! I take great offense to it! My husband works hard for this country and I'm proud of him and what he is doing to help the country! I'm proud to live here! BUT I still dont know why you guys BASH IT SO MUCH!!!

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:02 am

Bill Sikes;536958 wrote: It doesn't really matter - I don't care who you are.

Then go away if you have nothing related to the subject to add.

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:05 am

DesignerGal;536948 wrote: Thanks, Grammar Gestapo.

Apologies, I forgot to explain - that's *spelling*, not grammar.

koan · Post by **koan** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:11 am

DesignerGal;536962 wrote: Then go away if you have nothing related to the subject to add.

Bill is from the UK.

This thread was calling the Brits out.

What is it you are looking for in a desirable poster here?

Sweet Tooth · Post by **Sweet Tooth** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:13 am

Bill Sikes;536967 wrote: Apologies, I forgot to explain - that's *spelling*, not grammar.

Bill Sikes;536958 wrote: It doesn't really matter - I don't care who you are.

Bill Sikes;536960 wrote: Erm, that's wrong. "How disgusting some americans are" might be correct.

Bill Sikes;536935 wrote: Oh, I shouldn't worry your pretty little head about that. You'll get warts.

Bill Sikes;536945 wrote: "Gibberish".

Which question? The one about politics, or the troll? Perhaps "she" is "you"?

Anyway, if you extract your head, and look around the whole world for

information, you might usefully find out for yourself.

Ok, BS, so far, you still have not answered my question. Please, either answer my question or don't write anymore in this thread. It was an honest question. I'm just waiting for an honest answer. And by the way, your spelling may be correct, but your grammar is awful! :wah:

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:13 am

Sweet Tooth;536961 wrote: I'm so glad to hear you stick up for your country- that doesnt explain why you bash ours so much! I take great offense to it! My husband works hard for this country and I'm proud of him and what he is doing to help the country! I'm proud to live here! BUT I still dont know why you guys BASH IT SO MUCH!!!

I hope you will remember that I supported you when you were unhappy with the treatment of the troops and understand me when I say that I am not being personal to any individual when I say the following.

The reason that America gets a bashing is because you (as a country) make yourself a pretty big target. You hold yourselves up as an example to all on how to run a country and that a democratic system is the only system to be had, sometimes giving the impression that you do not understand that other cultures do not see things your way.

Like all countries and cultures you have things that are not to be admired, that should not be held up as an ideal. Unfortunately you also incur some jealousy - you (again as a whole - not individuals) have a lifestyle some people can only dream of, your films portray big houses, big cars, big tv's, full refridgerators, full shelves in your supermarkets, good education, readily available health care, healthy children, drinking water on tap - do you see where I'm going with this?

As an individual I have found Americans to be no better or no worse than people I have met in other countries. We all have our cultural differences and they are great to explore. I enjoy the company of most of the people here and love to see the differences even when I don't agree with them.

Sweet Tooth · Post by **Sweet Tooth** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:14 am

koan;536979 wrote: Bill is from the UK.

This thread was calling the Brits out.

What is it you are looking for in a desirable poster here?

I was calling out brits to answer the question, not harass people.

Sweet Tooth · Post by **Sweet Tooth** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:17 am

Imladris;536987 wrote: I hope you will remember that I supported you when you were unhappy with the treatment of the troops and understand me when I say that I am not being personal to any individual when I say the following.

The reason that America gets a bashing is because you (as a country) make yourself a pretty big target. You hold yourselves up as an example to all on how to run a country and that a democratic system is the only system to be had, sometimes giving the impression that you do not understand that other cultures do not see things your way.

Like all countries and cultures you have things that are not to be admired, that should not be held up as an ideal. Unfortunately you also incur some jealousy - you (again as a whole - not individuals) have a lifestyle some people can only dream of, your films portray big houses, big cars, big tv's, full refridgerators, full shelves in your supermarkets, good education, readily available health care, healthy children, drinking water on tap - do you see where I'm going with this?

As an individual I have found Americans to be no better or no worse than people I have met in other countries. We all have our cultural differences and they are great to explore. I enjoy the company of most of the people here and love to see the differences even when I don't agree with them.

Thank you so much! That was a great answer! I can honestly say that is the nicest way anyone has ever called the US out! Good job and thanks for the support and help.

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:17 am

koan;536979 wrote: Bill is from the UK.

This thread was calling the Brits out.

What is it you are looking for in a desirable poster here?

Maybe he should stick to the subject of British citizen's interest in American politics instead of correcting my *spelling*?

koan · Post by **koan** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:18 am

Sweet Tooth;536989 wrote: I was calling out brits to answer the question, not harass people.

You two have this strange habit of answering each others questions.

No wonder people have thought there is a connection.

When she pees do you wipe?

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:18 am

Didn't we settle all of this on or around 1776. I like our British friends, how can you not like them, they almost speak the same language as us.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:18 am

pompom;536993 wrote: There is a lot of US bashing by Brits on this forum, it makes me cringe!

The same can't be said vice versa so I'm not surprised to see this thread.

It makes me cringe too, perhaps the Americans are just too polite to return the favour?

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:19 am

YZGI;536997 wrote: Didn't we settle all of this on or around 1776. I like our British friends, how can you not like them, they almost speak the same language as us.

Yerr, Yzgi, I speaks with a Westcountry accent, canne unnerstan' me buy?

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:19 am

Sweet Tooth;536985 wrote: Ok, BS, so far, you still have not answered my question. Please, either answer my question or don't write anymore in this thread. It was an honest question. I'm just waiting for an honest answer. And by the way, your spelling may be correct, but your grammar is awful! :wah:

Don't be so silly. An honest question? Pish.

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:21 am

koan;536994 wrote: You two have this strange habit of answering each others questions.

No wonder people have thought there is a connection.

When she pees do you wipe?

What is your problem? If you arent going to answer the question she posed, why dont you find someone else to bug? Do you love and envy us that much? Would you like the toilet paper when I am done wiping her ass so you can make it a keepsake?

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:21 am

Imladris;536999 wrote: Yerr, Yzgi, I speaks with a Westcountry accent, canne unnerstan' me buy?
I reckon so.

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:22 am

Sweet Tooth;536989 wrote: I was calling out brits to answer the question, not harass people.

Sweet Tooth;536989 wrote: "Why dont you worry about your own scum-for-a-Prince Charles for a while!!!"

I think your head has got stuck up there.

Sweet Tooth · Post by **Sweet Tooth** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:22 am

Bill Sikes;537000 wrote: Don't be so silly. An honest question? Pish.

HA! Again, you didn't answer the question! You must not have a good answer, which means, you are in the wrong thread! :wah:

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:23 am

DesignerGal;536992 wrote: Maybe he should stick to the subject of British citizen's interest in American politics instead of correcting my *spelling*?

Hurrah! You are capable of learning! Next: Thinking 101.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:23 am

YZGI;537002 wrote: I reckon so.

Oh good.........

......perhaps you'd be kind enough to tell me what I said!

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:24 am

Imladris;536998 wrote: It makes me cringe too, perhaps the Americans are just too polite to return the favour?

Look to the start of this thread

koan · Post by **koan** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:24 am

DesignerGal;537001 wrote: What is your problem? If you arent going to answer the question she posed, why dont you find someone else to bug? Do you love and envy us that much? Would you like the toilet paper when I am done wiping her ass so you can make it a keepsake?

I'll take that as a "yes".

My answer to the OP, btw, is about "foreign policy". Every country has one and everyone has a right to an opinion on how their country deals with other countries. This sometimes extends to explaining what about another country affects your opinion on the matter.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:25 am

They bash us because we are easy targets, and we have Vidalia onions and they dont.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:26 am

Bill Sikes;537008 wrote: Look to the start of this thread

I have Bill but this thread is a bit of a rarity although I haven't been here that long. Still, ce'st la vie!

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:27 am

Imladris;536999 wrote: Yerr, Yzgi, I speaks with a Westcountry accent, canne unnerstan' me buy?
Can you understand me by the way? Or

Can you understand me boy?