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[twobear]

So what counts as legitimate whining? Is 'we are paying some tax to host a man who wrote of his low opinion of our country in his memoirs and clearly cares so little about the UK that he has put no effort into learning even a minimum of information about it'?

Because I am pretty salty about that tbh.

 

[Death Dealer]

The US doesn't really make anything either

We make millions of cars a year, mostly for domestic consumption. But American built aircraft are still in high demand throughout the world. (They are arguably the best in the world)

 

[Zabka]

The US doesn't really make anything either

Yup, the $1.5 trillion in exports is mostly Jersey Shore merchandise.

 

[SteveWD40]

We make millions of cars a year, mostly for domestic consumption. But American built aircraft are still in high demand throughout the world. (They are arguably the best in the world)

Once you slap a Rolls Royce engine in yes

Can we all play nice now we have identified who the trolls are and can safely ignore them?

 

[ctrayne]

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[Aylinato]

The UK already fixed the only problem the Olympics was having, a private security firm not doing it's job(not surprising to me), and the army coming in to take over security. Being one of the best and most elite armies in the world means security is now under control. I've been following the situation pretty closely and that was the only thing wrong with the olympics. Romney needs to get better advisors, as he was obviously not informed of the whole situation, and bragging about talking to the head of M16(or MI6 not sure) which is a big no-no. Overall his "relations" with our UK ally is already broken at best.

 

[SmokyDave]

Once you slap a Rolls Royce engine in yes

Can we all play nice now we have identified who the trolls are and can safely ignore them?

Absolutely. Go forth with the wise words of Paxman ringing in your ears...

"It is a mark of self confidence: the English have not spent a great deal of time defining themselves because they haven't needed to".

 

[freenudemacusers]

Yup, the $1.5 trillion in exports is mostly Jersey Shore merchandise.

We make millions of cars a year, mostly for domestic consumption. But American built aircraft are still in high demand throughout the world. (They are arguably the best in the world)

China, Mexico, India? Christ are we really having this argument.
Yes, I know we make a lot of stuff, the larger point is this is a dumb convo

 

[sTeLioSco]

lol romney can start a war between usa and uk,imagine what would happen in global politics if he gets elected......

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

That's all because of colonialism.

Yeah, let's do thisssssss ;p

And the industrial revolution that began in Britain led to that colonialism and the emergence of the modern industrialised world. You're welcome.

I imagine it would be like Bush. Lot of Brits hated Bush, called him dumb, their papers derided his gaffes. I don't think anyone in the US cared less and the UK still loyally followed the US into Iraq.

The UK government did that, not the people. The labour party paid the price for their actions by being booted out of power during the elections. Also, Bush was a source of amusement but Romney is dumb in all the wrong ways.

 

[Kenshin001]

lol romney can start a war between usa and uk,imagine what would happen in global politics if he gets elected......

I imagine it would be like Bush. Lot of Brits hated Bush, called him dumb, their papers derided his gaffes. I don't think anyone in the US cared less and the UK still loyally followed the US into Iraq.

 

[Jezbollah]

and the UK still loyally followed the US into Iraq.

Incorrect, Tony Blair and Labour forced the UK to loyally follow the US into Iraq.

I would suggest that the vast majority of this country's population will agree that the war should have never happened. And Blair's legacy is forever tarnished by that blind loyalty to George Bush.

 

[SteveWD40]

 

[freenudemacusers]

We have bush, blair, and Iraq itt now. You can't stop it

 

[Mondriaan]

Yes, I know we make a lot of stuff, the larger point is this is a dumb convo

Well, nationalistic fervor is in the spirit of the Olympics, although we probably have Hitler to thank for that.

 

[twobear]

It really does rub me the wrong way when people point to the fact that the UK does not control an empire any more as some kind of indicator that it's going backwards. I consider the fact that the UK relinquished control of the empire to the people of the countries we stole to be a stride forward.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

It really does rub me the wrong way when people point to the fact that the UK does not control an empire any more as some kind of indicator that it's going backwards. I consider the fact that the UK relinquished control of the empire to the people of the countries we stole to be a stride forward.

And as far as I'm aware, we have very healthy trading relationships with the countries we used to treat like shit, so everyone wins

 

[ChiTownBuffalo]

You know, in order to make amends for my countrymen's idiocy, both as larger public figures and Gaffers, I would be more than willing to send a UK Gaffer decent American beer.

edit: Holy shit, $400 to ship beer to the UK?

 

[DeFiBkIlLeR]

It really does rub me the wrong way when people point to the fact that the UK does not control an empire any more as some kind of indicator that it's going backwards.

Indeed, what do people want us to do?, go and plant a flag in some country and take possession of it, so we can say to the world.'look, we're still fucking hard, we still matter, respect us, or your next'.

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

Indeed, what do people want us to do?, go and plant a flag in some country and take possession of it, so we can say to the world.'look, we're still fucking hard, we still matter, respect us, or your next'.

Well, that's the American way.

 

[freenudemacusers]

You know, in order to make amends for my countrymen's idiocy, both as larger public figures and Gaffers, I would be more than willing to send a UK Gaffer decent American beer.

Only do this if it's a Sam Adams

 

[SteveWD40]

You know, in order to make amends for my countrymen's idiocy, both as larger public figures and Gaffers, I would be more than willing to send a UK Gaffer decent American beer.

When I was in NYC I went to a pub in Greenwich, besides having the best ribs ever they had a 5 page menu just for Beers from around the world. There is a place like it in London that does the same. What did I learn:

That the UK, US and Australia all have some amazing microbreweries and we should all stop drinking the shit we normally buy and drink Little Creatures, Coopers Red / Green, Brooklyn and the like.

Only do this if it's a Sam Adams

I still want Chappelles Sam Jackson Beer to be a thing, along with him showing up and yelling at me as I sip.

 

[videogamer]

And the
industrial revolution that began in Britain led to that colonialism and the emergence of the modern industrialised world. You're welcome.

The British invaded North america and subjugated the indigenous peoples prior to the Industrial revolution.

 

[CHEEZMO™]

You know, in order to make amends for my countrymen's idiocy, both as larger public figures and Gaffers, I would be more than willing to send a UK Gaffer decent American beer.

There is such a thing?

 

[DeFiBkIlLeR]

The British invaded North america and subjugated the indigenous peoples prior to the Industrial revolution.

And you carried on slaughtering them after we left...

 

[freenudemacusers]

There is such a thing?

We have some of the best beer in the world.

 

[ChiTownBuffalo]

There is such a thing?

Yes. Let's not start about beer. Please.

Think of the beer.

Well, craft beer anyway.

 

[Fari]

There is such a thing?

This stuff is great.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

What the fuck is this shit, have we really turned this thread into a UK vs US pissing contest. Both are great countries and both have their fair share of idiots.

 

[btkadams]

It really does rub me the wrong way when people point to the fact that the UK does not control an empire any more as some kind of indicator that it's going backwards. I consider the fact that the UK relinquished control of the empire to the people of the countries we stole to be a stride forward.

people do this? i haven't been following the thread that closely. that's insane. i have huge respect for the uk. maybe i'm biased because i'm canadian though.

Well, that's the American way.

smh

We have some of the best beer in the world.

true. although, you are not the home of my favourite, hoegaarden.

 

[Dyno]

It's so unwise to comment on Olympic preparation. Have we forgotten that China wasn't coming together in many ways but then pulled off what everyone says was a great event? Countries don't let themselves fail at stuff like this. In the end they throw enough money to solve all preparation problems. Every time.

He's not very observant or reflective if he makes comments like this.

 

[blahblah...blah]

Out of interest, are people disagreeing with Romney's assertions about the cause of our industrial decline?

 

[Tom_Cody]

Indeed, what do people want us to do?, go and plant a flag in some country and take possession of it, so we can say to the world.'look, we're still fucking hard, we still matter, respect us, or your next'.

Lol, this is great point.

I have heard the phrase "Empire in Decline" so many times. Is it really bad that the UK no longer has colonies?

 

[woodypop]

holy shit, is this real?!

too good

 

[Walshicus]

And you carried on slaughtering them after we left...

I doubt *he* has slaughtered anyone.

I'm an English nationalist so I believe that there is such a thing as The Nation and that it's the most natural structure for States. What pisses me off is that crap that people spout in the name of national pride. *You* most likely did not win your country's wars. *You* did not win your country's sporting victories.

 

[Bulbo Urethral Baggins]

What the fuck is this shit, have we really turned this thread into a UK vs US pissing contest. Both are great countries and both have their fair share of idiots.

Just a little family squabble. We got each other's backs when it really counts.

 

[SSGMUN10000]

When his foreign policy trip was announced we knew the gaffe's were coming. Thanks Mitt!

 

[jett]

Haha Romney really is a a complete fucking idiot. Anyone who votes for him should be ashamed of himself.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Just a little family squabble. We got each other's backs when it really counts.

Yeah, we can band together and mock Canada, for instance.

 

[SmokyDave]

*You* most likely did not win your country's wars. *You* did not win your country's sporting victories.

I did, however, put the '****' in Scunthorpe.

 

[pigeon]

I did, however, put the '****' in Scunthorpe.

SmokyDave
Claims to be Thor
(Today, 09:14 AM)

 

[Death Dealer]

Wow, and there was me thinking you might actually be mature and worthy of debate, thank-you for saving me the effort.

Wow I missed this one. Your earlier reply to my comment on that page was a joke, a complete non-sequitur, that proved my point. I destroyed you, as the US would if it went to war with the UK.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

Wow I missed this one. Your earlier reply was a joke, a non-sequitur, and I destroyed you, as the US would if it went to war with the UK.

Wow, just wow. You know that fair share of idiots I spoke about earlier? You are definitely in that share.

 

[Barack Lesnar]

hahahahaha oh man

 

[akira28]

it's from a tv show.

in real life, it would hurt to get hit with a stop sign being flung at 50mph.

 

[Kosmo]

holy shit, is this real?!

too good

Literally could have sliced her head clean off.

 

[Taffer]

I made a Hearts of Iron mod with this in mind...

I like the vaguely-English-sounding and vaguely-French-sounding place names at their respective sides and Concord in the middle is brilliant.

 

[WillyFive]

it's from a tv show.

in real life, it would hurt to get hit with a stop sign being flung at 50mph.

The gif doesn't say she was hurt.

 

[Death Dealer]

Wow, just wow. You know that fair share of idiots I spoke about earlier? You are definitely in that share.

I am crying.

The whole thread is a joke.

 

[SteveWD40]

Wow I missed this one. Your earlier reply to my comment on that page was a joke, a complete non-sequitur, that proved my point. I destroyed you, as the US would if it went to war with the UK.