SpeedRacer 1 #51 August 11, 2008 what about the carpenters? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #52 August 11, 2008 Quote Reading over the many ignorant coments. You ignorant people should realize that the only reason we dont speak German is becuase of our veterans. So then why do we speak "english"?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #53 August 11, 2008 Quote In fact, I'll take the tangent with you now. If the Battle of Britain, and Operation Overlord had gone the other way, and Germany had been able to advance to Iceland, and finished their own nuclear development. So how early in the war does Germany finish their nuclear program? And do they develop greater production capacity than the Americans (after Nagasaki, there wasn't much more than posturing about how many more could be used)? A monopoly on nukes might change the possible outcomes, but Germany still remains very small in population and qualified leadership to manage the world, preventing the Russians and Americans from completing the development. Seems more likely that Germany solidifies its control over Europe, and the Cold War of the 50s becomes one between the Americans and Germans, not Russians. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #54 August 11, 2008 Quote Quote Reading over the many ignorant coments. You ignorant people should realize that the only reason we dont speak German is becuase of our veterans. So then why do we speak "english"? Well, in the sixth century, England got invaded by the Saxons, who took away all of the desks from the Britons. And then in the eleventh century the Normans invaded and took away all the desks from the Saxons. From all of that the English language developed. And then their descendants invaded America, and took away all of the desks from the Indians. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,089 #55 August 11, 2008 > what about the carpenters? Or the lunch ladies. Won't someone please think of the lunch ladies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #56 August 11, 2008 Quote> what about the carpenters? Or the lunch ladies. Won't someone please think of the lunch ladies! Someone already thought of the lunch ladies ..."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #57 August 11, 2008 Quote> what about the carpenters? Or the lunch ladies. Won't someone please think of the lunch ladies! Sloppy Joe, sloppy sloppy joes Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #58 August 11, 2008 Quote> what about the carpenters? Or the lunch ladies. Won't someone please think of the lunch ladies! Don't forget the 'trash' collectors, they risk everything everyday just so that we can have clean streets and not be overrun with rats. Without them it could be the Black death all over again. God Bless 'em all.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #59 August 11, 2008 Not responding to the last poster, but jesus titty christ. The main point I was trying to make is never take your freedom for granted. I think that was what the teacher was trying to convey. I got the story from a friend who has in his sig line on his emails this: If you can read English - thank a teacher If you're reading in English - thank a soldier "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #60 August 11, 2008 If you are trying to read though cateracts - blame your politicians for spending so much money on all those soldiers (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,089 #61 August 11, 2008 >If you're reading in English - thank a soldier Except for those soldiers back in 1776, of course. They won the war, but those worthless bastards didn't even change the language! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #62 August 11, 2008 Quote>If you're reading in English - thank a soldier Except for those soldiers back in 1776, of course. They won the war, but those worthless bastards didn't even change the language! I guess the subtlety of my earlier post was lost on some. Also, if the language is what determines who won the war, then why are so many signs around my city in; Spanish, Vietnamese, Hebrew, Chinese and Korean?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #63 August 11, 2008 Quote Quote >If you're reading in English - thank a soldier Except for those soldiers back in 1776, of course. They won the war, but those worthless bastards didn't even change the language! I guess the subtlety of my earlier post was lost on some. Also, if the language is what determines who won the war, then why are so many signs around my city in; Spanish, Vietnamese, Hebrew, Chinese and Korean? Because the people who came here and refused to become part of the 'melting pot' won THAT war? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #64 August 11, 2008 Quote Quote Quote >If you're reading in English - thank a soldier Except for those soldiers back in 1776, of course. They won the war, but those worthless bastards didn't even change the language! I guess the subtlety of my earlier post was lost on some. Also, if the language is what determines who won the war, then why are so many signs around my city in; Spanish, Vietnamese, Hebrew, Chinese and Korean? Because the people who came here and refused to become part of the 'melting pot' won THAT war? You might wanna google the word rhetorical; also when used in conjunction with the word question. That said, there was no "war" being fought with the people that came here; they're all refugee / immigrants and unless you're a decedent of people that spoke english as their native tongue before arriving in the US, then they are pretty much exactly like you. People that think otherwise aren't thinking very well.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #65 August 12, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Quote >If you're reading in English - thank a soldier Except for those soldiers back in 1776, of course. They won the war, but those worthless bastards didn't even change the language! I guess the subtlety of my earlier post was lost on some. Also, if the language is what determines who won the war, then why are so many signs around my city in; Spanish, Vietnamese, Hebrew, Chinese and Korean? Because the people who came here and refused to become part of the 'melting pot' won THAT war? You might wanna google the word rhetorical; also when used in conjunction with the word question. That said, there was no "war" being fought with the people that came here; they're all refugee / immigrants and unless you're a decedent of people that spoke english as their native tongue before arriving in the US, then they are pretty much exactly like you. People that think otherwise aren't thinking very well. Tongue in cheek question, tongue in cheek answer. My ancestors came to the USA from Germany, France and other European countries - they learned English (if they didn't already know it) and didn't insist that special rules or exceptions be made for them in regards to language.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #66 August 12, 2008 Quote If you can read English - thank a teacher If you're reading in English - thank a soldier Thank a publisherYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,089 #67 August 12, 2008 >Thank a publisher And if you're reading this - thank Willem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyChile 0 #68 August 12, 2008 Quote Quote >If you're reading in English - thank a soldier Except for those soldiers back in 1776, of course. They won the war, but those worthless bastards didn't even change the language! I guess the subtlety of my earlier post was lost on some. Also, if the language is what determines who won the war, then why are so many signs around my city in; Spanish, Vietnamese, Hebrew, Chinese and Korean? A language won a war? Did it give the combatants a decided tactical advantage? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenfly00 0 #69 August 12, 2008 QuoteYour one warning. Sure, thanks.----------------------- "O brave new world that has such people in it". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #70 August 12, 2008 QuoteSo how early in the war does Germany finish their nuclear program? Well, if we parallel it with the US development timeline, perhaps, perhaps coinciding with the German invasion of Poland. The following year, the Maginot line falls, and upon sustained losses in the battle of Britain, development is complete. So, QuoteAnd do they develop greater production capacity than the Americans (after Nagasaki, there wasn't much more than posturing about how many more could be used)? Well, this is just conjecture, so perhaps it's the same scenario. Japan did not know we didn't have any more, the same play could be made. QuoteA monopoly on nukes might change the possible outcomes, but Germany still remains very small in population and qualified leadership to manage the world, preventing the Russians and Americans from completing the development. Of course. There are so many possible time lines that could be followed. QuoteSeems more likely that Germany solidifies its control over Europe, and the Cold War of the 50s becomes one between the Americans and Germans, not Russians. That too. Though the variable we were able to play in WWII better, was containing Mexico. Germany certainly thought of finding another avenue along the lines of the Zimmermann telegram. HBO did a so-so movie called "Fatherland" with Rutger Hauer. The idea being that Germany won the battle over Europe, the US over Japan, and Germany was still fighting an eastern front against the USSR. The main plot being the uncovering of the reality of the holocaust which was hidden from the world.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #71 August 12, 2008 QuoteHome schooling without a strong, narrow ideology can be quite good. Add an ideology such as was suggested in the OP, (this is a discussion stemming from the OP, right?) and you have an opportunity for mind fucking you would never have with kids exposed to counter points of view. Yep. . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #72 August 20, 2008 Quote Quote > what about the carpenters? Or the lunch ladies. Won't someone please think of the lunch ladies! Sloppy Joe, slop sloppy joes Sandler> There fixed it for you jeesh... Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,559 #73 August 20, 2008 Quote And then in the eleventh century the Normans invaded and took away all the desks from the Saxons. From all of that the English language developed. So what you're really saying is that we owe English to the French Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #74 August 20, 2008 Yes, partially. The Normans are where we get (most of) the Latin-based portion of English. the saxons were germanic, and that's where we get the germanic influence in English. The Britons were Celtic. As a matter of fact, for approximately 3 centuries after the Norman invasion, the language spoken in the castles of the English rulers was French, while the commoners spoke Middle English. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,117 #75 August 20, 2008 Quote Quote And then in the eleventh century the Normans invaded and took away all the desks from the Saxons. From all of that the English language developed. So what you're really saying is that we owe English to the French Wendy W. Normans were NOT French. They happened to be occupying part of what is now France in 1066. Hint: Nor(se)man.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
