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[Gareth Bale]

It may as well be.

Natural resources mate. You need to play more Civ V. There's always oil somewhere under the ice.

 

[KillGore]

I find this addiction (Edit: Well, not addiction, not sure what word to use, infatuation?) to the royals a bit silly nowadays. The British are just going to end up naming everything after Victoria and Elizabeth. Should just rename the Earth as Queen Elizatoria.

Also, I'm surprised the US doesn't "own" a part of Antartica, why is that?

 

[Fari]

The great irony from an Irish perspective is that Cromwell directly inflicted more suffering and hardship here than any of the monarchs.

 

[TCRS]

 

[ElectricBlue187]

I find this addiction (Edit: Well, not addiction, not sure what word to use, infatuation?) to the royals a bit silly nowadays. They're just going to end up naming everything after Victoria and Elizabeth. Should just rename the Earth as Queen Elizatoria.

Also, I'm surprised the US doesn't "own" a part of Antartica, why is that?

You claim the land, we actually be there.

 

[tino]

They just want to take a piss out of the Argentinos, I approave.

 

[Arnie]

Natural resources mate. You need to play more Civ V. There's always oil somewhere under the ice.

In that case I hope Liz claims it all up.

god save our queen

 

[BrokenEchelon]

Aliens vs. Queen: Elegy

 

[StealthGoblin]

Hilarious.

Is this even legal?

 

[LiquidSolid]

I find this addiction (Edit: Well, not addiction, not sure what word to use, infatuation?) to the royals a bit silly nowadays. The British are just going to end up naming everything after Victoria and Elizabeth. Should just rename the Earth as Queen Elizatoria.

Also, I'm surprised the US doesn't "own" a part of Antartica, why is that?

There's a treaty declaring it neutral land.

Got to love the NH countries trying to stake a claim on land that they're nowhere near. They all end up having to go through NZ just to get there.

 

[Chinner]

is this a theme park? if not if should be.

 

[Nicktendo86]

is this a theme park? if not if should be.

I jut turn to my gf o say this sounds like the worlds worst theme park.

Surprised no one is talking about the cabinet meeting, that was pretty historic.

 

[thetrin]

That is such bullshit.
Can they even do this, international naming convention law-wise?

Irregardless, I refuse to recognize Antarctica as British soil.
It is neutral land, belonging to no one nation or group of human beings..

I'm sure you've got a good point somewhere in this post, but my eyes keep going back to this word.

 

[daviyoung]

I jut turn to my gf o say this sounds like the worlds worst theme park.

Surprised no one is talking about the cabinet meeting, that was pretty historic.

I looked at the list of attendees. The list of names that aren't HRH aren't worth talking about. They bring the whole meeting down.

 

[Goodacre0081]

can i have that unclaimed bit?

got for it. I'll just claim it after you. seeing as that's what everyone else is doing.

 

[grimshawish]

Its 'cause she rules B)

 

[Kurtofan]

Terre Adélie is best Antarctica.

 

[Goodacre0081]

I'm sure you've got a good point somewhere in this post, but my eyes keep going back to this word.

I don't know why; it's a perfectly cromulent word

 

[Megadragon15]

When can we expect the British to reclaim their lost empire?

 

[Hindle]

All part of the plan.

 

[WedgeX]

Oh Brits. Why doesn't the UN have sole claim over Antarctica?

Oh, and apparently Nazi Germany had a claim in Antarctica. Way to go, Europe.

 

[Enkidu]

Oh Brits. Why doesn't the UN have sole claim over Antarctica?

Oh, and apparently Nazi Germany had a claim in Antarctica. Way to go, Europe.

"Way to go, Europe"? What exactly is that supposed to mean? Antarctica does not have any indigenous population and it is not a natural part of any nation, so why can't it belong to whoever explored and claimed it first?

 

[Platy]

From Australian Government website.

I just love the idea that there is a little bit of antarctica that is owned by 3 countries at the same time

 

[Enkidu]

I just love the idea that there is a little bit of antarctica that is owned by 3 countries at the same time

It's not owned by them, it is claimed by them. The Argentinian and Chilean claims are not recognized by any other states, and the British claim is only recognized by Norway, Australia, France and New Zealand. It is a bit wrong to say that anyone owns land in Antarctica but that does not stop states from claiming that they own it.

 

[Oppo]

Real original there, Britain. As if there aren't enough places in the world named Queen Elizabeth Something Or Other.

/bitter Canadian

 

[Alaskanbullworm]

They should build an amusement park there then no one would be mad at the name

 

[Platy]

It's not owned by them, it is claimed by them. The Argentinian and Chilean claims are not recognized by any other states, and the British claim is only recognized by Norway, Australia, France and New Zealand. It is a bit wrong to say that anyone owns land in Antarctica but that does not stop states from claiming that they own it.

Actualy when you think about it is a bit wrong to say that anyone owns land anywhere =P

 

[Escape Goat]

They meant to say when the queen spreads her legs the furnace kicks on.

 

[Synth_floyd]

I'm pretty sure none of the "claims" on Antarctica are recognized by any other countries other than the ones that claim them and certainly not by the UN or any international organizations.

Basically if the UK can claim Antarctica, then I can claim Venus, Mars and ex-planet Pluto for the Lollypop Guild.

 

[Vagabundo]

Typical Brits.

 

[Exterminieren]

I like the royals, but the Queen has no business being at a Cabinet meeting. Stupid political showboating.

Anyone who'd prefer Cromwell over Britain's current royalty has absolutely no knowledge of Cromwell.

 

[Walshicus]

Anyone who'd prefer Cromwell over Britain's current royalty has absolutely no knowledge of Cromwell.

Of course nobody prefers Cromwell, just as nobody really wants to emulate Guy Fawkes.

Spoiler

Still regard "monarchs" (at least those old enough to be able to abdicate but who don't) as being scum; just as anyone in a hereditary position of wealth or authority is.