Guest guest Posted October 15, 2001 Report Share Posted October 15, 2001 ummm it's been bandied about for quite awhile that the US took over britain's roll as " super power " after WWII... britain became sort of a junior partner...they get to enjoy some of the benefits, we provide the muscle, economic clout, etc... seems more and more true the closer you get to today... " Peter " <Snowbow wrote: >Fraggle > >You intellectuals will have to phrase your comments a little more simply for >me. > >In other words, I don't understand what you mean - can you rephrase. > >Jo > >-- > " All truth passes through 3 stages. > First, it is ridiculed. > Second, it is violently opposed. > Third, it is accepted as being self-evident. " > - Arthur Schopenhauer > >- ><EBbrewpunx > >Monday, October 15, 2001 2:38 PM >RE: Re: Re: anti-war march > > >> hi peter et al.. >> i was wondering...when britain signed on to become America's junior >partner, did you guys get a good severance package or anything? Stock >options? >> ah..from the days of " rule britainia " to todays follow america's lead >where ever it shall lead... >> >> this is nuts.... >> >> >> " Peter " <Snowbow wrote: >> >> >Hi Jane >> > >> >> Oh come on Peter! *sigh*. I've never read such rubbish. You and I >know >> >> perfectly well why the bombing is taking place in Afghanistan, and its >got >> >> nothing to do with financial gain. >> > >> >I suggest you read the article I posted earlier today. As you will quite >> >clearly see, this bombing, as with every other recent war concerning >Britain >> >and America has everything to do with financial gain, and nothing to do >with >> >terrorism or humanitarian reasons. Unless, of course, you believe the >stuff >> >the media spoonfeed us! >> > >> >BB >> >Peter >> > >> > >> >--- >> >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >> >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >> >Version: 6.0.281 / Virus Database: 149 - Release 18/09/01 >> > >> > >> > >> >To send an email to - >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2001 Report Share Posted October 16, 2001 well, you had to pay for the marshall plan somehow...you really didn't think it was a gift, did you? and what do you mean you don't need a america??!!! that's it, i'm taking my B1's and going home.. " Peter " <Snowbow wrote: >Hi Fraggle > >> i was wondering...when britain signed on to become America's junior >partner, did you guys get a good severance package or anything? Stock >options? >> ah..from the days of " rule britainia " to todays follow america's lead >where ever it shall lead... > >Yeah, we got a great deal - we took on all of America's spare wheat stocks, >which the majority of the population are allergic to! :-) > >BB >Peter > > >--- >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.281 / Virus Database: 149 - Release 18/09/01 > > >To send an email to - > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2001 Report Share Posted October 16, 2001 nope...i'm a wee lad of 34.... as for my comments..i just don't see where petty name calling gets us....if someone doesn't agree, then, you can argue, cajole, talk, hop up and down...but, sheesh...we don't need so and so is a dummy and so on.. fraggle " Cathy Jupp (BR) " <cjbr wrote: >> ---------- >> >> umm >> hey.. >> *raises paw* >> got an idea..its wacky...nutty.... >> but..i live way over here , so you have to excuse me... >> how about we just listen to each other's opinions, and keep it open, ok? >> >Dear, cuddly Fraggle - I cannot say that you are wrong, you aren't, but oh >how I need people to know how awful it is that they want the bombing to >continue! It would be dishonest of me to say that I can respect a person >whilst hating their point of view - love the sinner, hate the sin - if only >I could but I am not that well evolved. > >> if you don't agree with someone's point...fine...yer opinion..please, >> retort... >> but, can we stay away from the name calling and bickering...gets us >> nowhere, and i'm tooo damn old to play on the monkey bars, well, not that >> old, but, i'm afraid of heights... >> >Well I think I'm about twice your age (44) and I'll race you up those monkey >bars any old time! > > >> oh, and well said cathy.. >> >> >Bless your cotton socks. Long live Fraggle. > >Cheers indeed! >Cathy > > >To send an email to - > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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