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as if England's "colonization" of the planet was a perfect attempt to take over the world without making any money off of it?

how much of the colony is left these days anyway?

how different was the British approach to treating Northern Ireland like Gaza???? your government almost seemed to enjoy sitting along watching the Irish kill each other.

none of our governments are perfect...but Europe could't finish WWII without our help. We sacrificed a lot in order to do that. I don't think any country should forget WWII.



Woah :o - You were member of F.D.'s family? Sorry for your losses. BTW: I think the gov's just enjoyed sitting together with Sittin' Bull enjoying one fine pipe watching the stupid kilts killing each other, right?

How old are you?(Jesus, how many times did I ask THAT question, hrrrmmm???)

Holy Cow, it's refreshing to be back in SC.

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. . . he chooses his words very carefully.



Uh, he frequently does not.



I think he does. I think he picks and chooses, copies and pastes, stuff from places he thinks supports his positions. Then he picks and chooses the wording of his subject lines and polls for maximum effect, or at least what he thinks will be the maximum effect.

He may or may not be as skillful as some, but I believe he certainly does things with a specific intent.
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. . . he chooses his words very carefully.



Uh, he frequently does not.



I think he does. I think he picks and chooses, copies and pastes, stuff from places he thinks supports his positions. Then he picks and chooses the wording of his subject lines and polls for maximum effect, or at least what he thinks will be the maximum effect.

He may or may not be as skillful as some, but I believe he certainly does things with a specific intent.




You aint'a kidding. He's a very bright guy. I got through most of what you gave me clues to. Still don't get the punch line, but it was very interesting. It's not as deserving of cavil as I first thought. ps: what's WGASA?

"Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ."
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Any relation to our earlier discussion on this thread. I saw it on one post and wondered if it was intentional.

"Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ."
-NickDG

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none of our governments are perfect...but Europe could't finish WWII without our help. We sacrificed a lot in order to do that. I don't think any country should forget WWII.



The Russians killed more Germans in WWII than did all other nations combined. I don't think anyone should forget that.



What's your point?



Commentary on his point. You have a problem with that?
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none of our governments are perfect...but Europe could't finish WWII without our help. We sacrificed a lot in order to do that. I don't think any country should forget WWII.



The Russians killed more Germans in WWII than did all other nations combined. I don't think anyone should forget that.



What's your point?



Commentary on his point. You have a problem with that?



Nah, I just think it's funny (not the ha ha kind) that you have a penchant for redirecting discussions when the current discussion isn't IMO to your liking.

Here we have a discussion about America's contribution to WWII in Europe. You, in turn, attempt to make it about Russia's contribution.

And yeah, I get the whole thread drift thing, but your redirects seem so consistent, especially when it's pro-America, pro-economy, pro-government, that it's hard to see them in the context of ordinary thread drift.

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none of our governments are perfect...but Europe could't finish WWII without our help. We sacrificed a lot in order to do that. I don't think any country should forget WWII.



The Russians killed more Germans in WWII than did all other nations combined. I don't think anyone should forget that.



What's your point?



Commentary on his point. You have a problem with that?



Nah, I just think it's funny (not the ha ha kind) that you have a penchant for redirecting discussions when the current discussion isn't IMO to your liking.

Here we have a discussion about America's contribution to WWII in Europe. You, in turn, attempt to make it about Russia's contribution.

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Re- read the title of the thread and explain why you didn't complain about the drift into "America's contribution to WWII in Europe". You seem to be very selective in your criticisms of re-direction, only whining when it is in a direction that is not to your liking. Double standards are hard to conceal.
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none of our governments are perfect...but Europe could't finish WWII without our help. We sacrificed a lot in order to do that. I don't think any country should forget WWII.



The Russians killed more Germans in WWII than did all other nations combined. I don't think anyone should forget that.



What's your point?



Commentary on his point. You have a problem with that?



Nah, I just think it's funny (not the ha ha kind) that you have a penchant for redirecting discussions when the current discussion isn't IMO to your liking.

Here we have a discussion about America's contribution to WWII in Europe. You, in turn, attempt to make it about Russia's contribution.

.



Re- read the title of the thread and explain why you didn't complain about the drift into "America's contribution to WWII in Europe". You seem to be very selective in your criticisms of re-direction, only whining when it is in a direction that is not to your liking. Double standards are hard to conceal.



Tissue?

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I carry a gun because it psychologically helps compensate for my small penis.



:D Do you also drive a car with a long hood?



Always wanted an E-Jag.

"Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ."
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I carry a gun because it psychologically helps compensate for my small penis.



Fear thing would still apply. In this case it's the fear of not appearing macho enough to get laid. ;)
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I carry a gun because it psychologically helps compensate for my small penis.



Fear thing would still apply. In this case it's the fear of not appearing macho enough to get laid.


So the mouse threw the end of a rope down to the elephant, tied the other end to his Mercedes and pulled the elephany out of the pit.

We all know the moral of that one. ;)

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none of our governments are perfect...but Europe could't finish WWII without our help. We sacrificed a lot in order to do that. I don't think any country should forget WWII.



The Russians killed more Germans in WWII than did all other nations combined. I don't think anyone should forget that.



What's your point?



Commentary on his point. You have a problem with that?



Nah, I just think it's funny (not the ha ha kind) that you have a penchant for redirecting discussions when the current discussion isn't IMO to your liking.

Here we have a discussion about America's contribution to WWII in Europe. You, in turn, attempt to make it about Russia's contribution.

.



Re- read the title of the thread and explain why you didn't complain about the drift into "America's contribution to WWII in Europe". You seem to be very selective in your criticisms of re-direction, only whining when it is in a direction that is not to your liking. Double standards are hard to conceal.



Tissue?



Sorry, you'll have to get one from someone else.
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none of our governments are perfect...but Europe could't finish WWII without our help. We sacrificed a lot in order to do that. I don't think any country should forget WWII.



The Russians killed more Germans in WWII than did all other nations combined. I don't think anyone should forget that.



What's your point?



Commentary on his point. You have a problem with that?



Nah, I just think it's funny (not the ha ha kind) that you have a penchant for redirecting discussions when the current discussion isn't IMO to your liking.

Here we have a discussion about America's contribution to WWII in Europe. You, in turn, attempt to make it about Russia's contribution.

.



Re- read the title of the thread and explain why you didn't complain about the drift into "America's contribution to WWII in Europe". You seem to be very selective in your criticisms of re-direction, only whining when it is in a direction that is not to your liking. Double standards are hard to conceal.



Tissue?



Sorry, you'll have to get one from someone else.



Yeah. You really should hang onto yours.

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This is quite a good argument - I'll come away from voting though, through lack of decent choice. The reason it's a good article is the simple conclusion;

'...is that violent crime rates are determined instead by underlying cultural factors.'

Now people may see that's justification to prevent a gun ban. More importantly, others may see it as the reason there should be a gun ban. Perhaps not in culturally advanced countries, but in America? Definently.

For all the numerous great things about America, it's cultural issues where the nations gun control problems stem.

That's the area that should be addressed. Gun control is simply the tip of the iceberg. Need I mention examples from Afghanistan and Iraq to reiterate my point?



No need to mention those examples. First, I would suggest you tone down you condescending comments about America, then, check about the great UK contribution to the middle east after WWI and WWII. Should I remind you the whole Palestine fiasco and how poorly it was handled, and how this issue is very alive today?:|
"According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon

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Are you going to play the man or the ball?

Should we look up every time someone from the UK has made a disparaging remark about the US, as well? I'm sure there's PLENTY of posts about 'seppos', 'bloody Yanks' and all the other snipes, slurs and insults.
Mike
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