Star-spangled banner - an English view

[CDNBear]

Hey gonzo, when you get something that is not printed in 1/2 inch block lettters, let your mom know, she'll be so proud of you.

daz, you did not give the Irish any credit in this comment, you were quite adiment that they had NO part in it.

They wer'nt Irish my man. The Irish have a lot of very famous points in history to claim. But not that, it was a british regement who MARCHED down from Canada and promptly attempted to burn down the whitehouse, but the rain interfeared, prompting the Americans to think it was an act of god.

They were certainly not fighting for Britian, as you asserted in some other post, they were fighting for their lives. They had no choice.

So, if we use your math skills, Canadians, being used as cannon fauder in WW I (LWF), were British, because they were under British command.

I'm not sure what history books you have all read, but you obviousy have not read anything that wasn't published by the Governments or approved by your school boards. It is common knowledge amungst anyone that has studied warfare on this continent at the Royal Military College, that it was infact an Irish contingent that set the balze on the doorsteps of the White House.

It must be nice and sunny in your lil' world, but sorry, you do not hold the patent on the truth. History is always written by the victors. Only when history is revisited, by an objective source, can you truly see the relivance of all the participants.


Give me until Tuesday, and I'll have the exact name of the regiment too.

Hmmmmmm, I'm smelling fingure puppets in here now.

 

[CDNBear]

Numbnuts, I'll type slowly so you can keep up: The post I responded to bragged about the yankees always 'kicking ass'. My post (with a question mark {?}) simply questioned whether they kicked ass on 9-11. Obviously they has their own ass kicked big time. Secondly, if you think that American's aren't rude or arrogant or ignorant, you must be into that funny tobacco. I do not know one 'nice' yankee. You are correct about one thing only: 'American foriegn policy is the most ignorant thing on the planet. It smacks of Imperialism and "Manifest Destiny". '. If the yankees had any guts, they would have impeached their slimy hitler-like prez.

Your childish banter is nothing less then breath taking. Do you use a trained chicken to type for you?

My nuts only got numb when I used to ride my motorbike. Since I gave that upo, they've been fine. I'm just a lil' concerned that you would want to talk about them.

I'm more then correct in my opinion of you, and I can't type it in here, lest I be banned.

Get some milk, take your meds, and have a happy day.

BTW, when is it you head back to the jungle to teach the rest of the monkeys, what you've learned in our world?

 

[Gonzo]

"Your childish banter is nothing less then breath taking. Do you use a trained chicken to type for you?"
Do you not see the irony in this?

 

[I think not]

Right, ITN, I spoke to my contact about finding an author about the 1812 war, I'll basically cut and paste what he had to say:



"I'd get a book on the Napoleonic wars (any really from or involving 1812), it should be in there somewhere as a small side-note, nothing more"

"it was an annoyance really, not much more"
"their heavy frigates were effective against our ships, but there weren't very many encounters"

Well thanks for trying anyway.

On a side note, a 3 year war was not an annoyance.

 

[Daz_Hockey]

Hey gonzo, when you get something that is not printed in 1/2 inch block lettters, let your mom know, she'll be so proud of you.

daz, you did not give the Irish any credit in this comment, you were quite adiment that they had NO part in it.


They were certainly not fighting for Britian, as you asserted in some other post, they were fighting for their lives. They had no choice.

So, if we use your math skills, Canadians, being used as cannon fauder in WW I (LWF), were British, because they were under British command.

I'm not sure what history books you have all read, but you obviousy have not read anything that wasn't published by the Governments or approved by your school boards. It is common knowledge amungst anyone that has studied warfare on this continent at the Royal Military College, that it was infact an Irish contingent that set the balze on the doorsteps of the White House.

It must be nice and sunny in your lil' world, but sorry, you do not hold the patent on the truth. History is always written by the victors. Only when history is revisited, by an objective source, can you truly see the relivance of all the participants.


Give me until Tuesday, and I'll have the exact name of the regiment too.

Hmmmmmm, I'm smelling fingure puppets in here now.

Right:

1. It is very rare I have the the all-american ITN in agreement, but I'll start by saying this:

If you are indeed a history buff, you are being very simplistic and frankly ignorant if you wish to compare Canada's expeditionary force in WW1 to that of whatever unit was used to burn the white house. Different time, different military set-up.

Because I give the irish no credit?.....your words speak volumes for the subjectivity of your rantings. My brother's girlfriend is from a very big northern irish republican family who have been involved with a couple of knee-cappings, but she doesn't show s much bias as you!!!.

You rant about your published books.......call them irish, call them whatever the hell you like...BUT they WERE being ORDERED to perform such an act by the BRITISH government. Why be so pompus about it?.

Such BS you spout.....and then claim to be an expert.

 

[CDNBear]

Right:

1. It is very rare I have the the all-american ITN in agreement, but I'll start by saying this:

If you are indeed a history buff, you are being very simplistic and frankly ignorant if you wish to compare Canada's expeditionary force in WW1 to that of whatever unit was used to burn the white house. Different time, different military set-up.

Because I give the irish no credit?.....your words speak volumes for the subjectivity of your rantings. My brother's girlfriend is from a very big northern irish republican family who have been involved with a couple of knee-cappings, but she doesn't show s much bias as you!!!.

You rant about your published books.......call them irish, call them whatever the hell you like...BUT they WERE being ORDERED to perform such an act by the BRITISH government. Why be so pompus about it?.

Such BS you spout.....and then claim to be an expert.

English is obviously your second language, I made no claim to haveing published books. My comparison to the actions of WWI (LWF), fall under the same context as you used to deem the Irish not responsible for the act. Besides my first commen to you was said in jest. You got your balls in a bunch, as do most stiff upper lipped arrogant Islanders, and you call me pompus. I have serious doubts about the verasity of your claims of conections to the IRA. Your banter and innablity to accept, what is common knowledge in Canadian Collages is astounding. You are nothing morethen a purile little brat. I will waste no more time on you, you are no more then the a-typical arrogant english ass.

When ITN finds the truth, I have no doubt that he will let you know. As you seem unable to hear me through your own ass cheeks.

BTW, I can trace my English heritage back to "Wallingford" England, and harbour no resentment to GB, more so I had no ill will to you in openning, I merely ment to point out a slight err.

What's the time difference in GB, isn't it past your bed time?

Yes gonzo, I do. Your meds must have kicked in, good boy.

 

[Daz_Hockey]

English is obviously your second language, I made no claim to haveing published books. My comparison to the actions of WWI (LWF), fall under the same context as you used to deem the Irish not responsible for the act. Besides my first commen to you was said in jest. You got your balls in a bunch, as do most stiff upper lipped arrogant Islanders, and you call me pompus. I have serious doubts about the verasity of your claims of conections to the IRA. Your banter and innablity to accept, what is common knowledge in Canadian Collages is astounding. You are nothing morethen a purile little brat. I will waste no more time on you, you are no more then the a-typical arrogant english ass.

When ITN finds the truth, I have no doubt that he will let you know. As you seem unable to hear me through your own ass cheeks.

BTW, I can trace my English heritage back to "Wallingford" England, and harbour no resentment to GB, more so I had no ill will to you in openning, I merely ment to point out a slight err.

What's the time difference in GB, isn't it past your bed time?

Yes gonzo, I do. Your meds must have kicked in, good boy.

You can think what you wish to think. Fact of the matter is you seem to be harbouring much resentment and frankly I find your ranting quite dumb. Besides, yes, my brother's girlfriend's family is heavily involved with republican activities, but why automatically assume it's the IRA?.

Or are you such an ignorant "johnny foreigner" that you cannot comprehend the number of factions involved?. yes, it is 1:34 in the morning, but what business is it of your's?. How dare you call me a brat, and also how dare you question my grasp of the english language when you make such spelling errors as " Collages".

And you DID actually make reference to your "published works", and trying to back up your flawed argument with "ohhhh I can trace my family back to some made up English village" moron.

 

[Gonzo]

He makes fun of me being published in newspapers, then he says he's never published any books. But he says he has been published. Where? Not in newspapers, or books. Flyers? Menus? Neo-con pamphlets?

 

[JonB2004]

China are the most powerful country in the world. America just like to think they are.

Even Bush would not dare to cross the Chinese.

The U.S. economy is stronger than China's economy.

U.S. GDP - $12.5 trillion

China's GDP - $2.2 trillion

The U.S. has about 300 million people and China has about 1.1 billion people. It's obvious which economy is stronger.


And if you want to get into the military. The U.S. had 1.1 million soldiers. China has 2.3 million soldiers. The U.S. has 5,735 active nuclear warheads. China has 130 active nuclear warheads. The U.S. could easily nuke China anyday of the week.

 

[CDNBear]

You can think what you wish to think. Fact of the matter is you seem to be harbouring much resentment and frankly I find your ranting quite dumb. Besides, yes, my brother's girlfriend's family is heavily involved with republican activities, but why automatically assume it's the IRA?.

Or are you such an ignorant "johnny foreigner" that you cannot comprehend the number of factions involved?. yes, it is 1:34 in the morning, but what business is it of your's?. How dare you call me a brat, and also how dare you question my grasp of the english language when you make such spelling errors as " Collages".

And you DID actually make reference to your "published works", and trying to back up your flawed argument with "ohhhh I can trace my family back to some made up English village" moron.

You are not even in England, you're a fraud.

"Wallingford" England, home to Wallingford Castle, built by William the conquerour, on the River Walling.

Holy crap this Johnny Foreigner knows more about Englands geography then its leading mouth piece.

I know my spelling is horrible, but at least I have a grasp of teh English language. Besides, I have spell check for important items. I would not waste the effort of composing my replies to a fraud like you in MS word and then cutting and pasting them here, give your head a shake pleeb.
I'll waste no moretime with the imputant belches of an upty, fraudulant brat. Stop, posing, get a life and be yourself.

 

[CDNBear]

He makes fun of me being published in newspapers, then he says he's never published any books. But he says he has been published. Where? Not in newspapers, or books. Flyers? Menus? Neo-con pamphlets?

The Ottawa Citizen is not a newspaper, it's lining for the bottom of bird cages.

My shot was that you wrote childrens books, much like the ones you struggled with, under your hockey helmet at the back of the lil' bus on your way to school. But like most things in your life, you failed grasp that.

and

You never asked.

And to you, you goofy "brainwashed" liberal lap dog. Drop a couple more ludes, suck back a mickey of JD and take another long hit on the bong. You're just as much a fraud as daz punk, you haven't got the spine to go into combat and fail to grasp the manhood it takes to Stand and Deliver. I will not waste anothe breath on your ignorance. Keep voting liberal, one day they may get it. You sure as hell won't.

 

[Hotshot]

Your childish banter is nothing less then breath taking. Do you use a trained chicken to type for you?

My nuts only got numb when I used to ride my motorbike. Since I gave that upo, they've been fine. I'm just a lil' concerned that you would want to talk about them.

I'm more then correct in my opinion of you, and I can't type it in here, lest I be banned.

Get some milk, take your meds, and have a happy day.

BTW, when is it you head back to the jungle to teach the rest of the monkeys, what you've learned in our world?

I don't want to talk about your nuts, but keep in mind they are your head's neighbour, since your head is up your butt. Have you ever wondered why Yankees are hated around the world? Its not because they are nice, its because they are egotistical and arrogant. They were caught with their pants down on 9-11, and will never live that down. They have a terrorist and war criminal as prez. There is nothing more to say.

 

[JonB2004]

I don't want to talk about your nuts, but keep in mind they are your head's neighbour, since your head is up your butt. Have you ever wondered why Yankees are hated around the world? Its not because they are nice, its because they are egotistical and arrogant. They were caught with their pants down on 9-11, and will never live that down. They have a terrorist and war criminal as prez. There is nothing more to say.

Sorry my friend, but your post is pure ****.

 

[I think not]

Give me until Tuesday, and I'll have the exact name of the regiment too.

Fourth Regiment of Foot, Light Infantry.

 

[CDNBear]

I don't want to talk about your nuts, but keep in mind they are your head's neighbour, since your head is up your butt. Have you ever wondered why Yankees are hated around the world? Its not because they are nice, its because they are egotistical and arrogant. They were caught with their pants down on 9-11, and will never live that down. They have a terrorist and war criminal as prez. There is nothing more to say.

Ah yet another failed attempt at humour, you're getting better though. But allas, you to, can join the other morons, in my "waste no time with file". You, like that other f**cktards, are incapable of any other thought then the one you farted out in some purily farce of a wet political dream. Your hatred of the US,is paramount and original. Please, you and your ilk, could fill a country. Please do so. We could it "F**ktardia". Named after you its hapless leader.

Hey, now there is three of you, you guys continue on playing with each other. Do a three stoges skit will, you're aptly suited for the job.

 

[CDNBear]

Fourth Regiment of Foot, Light Infantry.

Irish, right?

Great, now what am I and the Captain supposed to discuss over the weekend.

This isn't directed at you ITN. You I have respect for.

I have some ideas. Perhaps we'll talk about the useless people, who can not scrounge up the least amount of manhood to dawn a red shirt or be themselves online.

 

[I think not]

Irish, right?

Great, now what am I and the Captain supposed to discuss over the weekend.

Honestly I do not know. I remember reading about it in one of the history books, but it made no reference as to the nationality. Understand, from an American perspective, it was a war against the British Empire, the details of the regiment are insignificant. But I would suggest you ask, and learn more if you could, i would personally like to know.

 

[CDNBear]

Honestly I do not know. I remember reading about it in one of the history books, but it made no reference as to the nationality. Understand, from an American perspective, it was a war against the British Empire, the details of the regiment are insignificant. But I would suggest you ask, and learn more if you could, i would personally like to know.

Undoubtedly I will, Captain Rondue, is an avid re-enactment buff. Realism and history,is his passion.

In retrospect, I may have been harsh at times, lol. But hindsight is always 20/20. I tend to flare at instant dismissal of fact that I know to be true.

I'm trying my damnedest to find the class outline that discussed the event, but no avail. Like I said though, I should have it by Tuesday or I'll come back and eat some crow pie.

 

[feronia]

Does anyone remember what the subject was before the pissing contest started?

 

[MattUK]

The U.S. economy is stronger than China's economy.

U.S. GDP - $12.5 trillion

China's GDP - $2.2 trillion

The U.S. has about 300 million people and China has about 1.1 billion people. It's obvious which economy is stronger.


And if you want to get into the military. The U.S. had 1.1 million soldiers. China has 2.3 million soldiers. The U.S. has 5,735 active nuclear warheads. China has 130 active nuclear warheads. The U.S. could easily nuke China anyday of the week.

I was not talking about money. Money has nothing to do with it. Yes, America could jusk Nuke China, but Bush is not that stupid. It would cause a world war. Before America knew what the result of their nuke was, various countries would be sending nukes back to the US.

Also, 130 Nuke warheads is enough to cause the US serious damage.

But you see, this is my point. America would never attack China with anything less than long range missiles. If they were to try to do in China what they did in Afghanistan or Iraq, they would fail miserably. Its "people power", at the last count, China actually had 1,306,313,812 people, America, Canada and the UK put together only have 388,980,632, you are talking nealy a billion more people in China. Who can be called upon to fight.

If you think thats something the Americans take on with their 'pathetic'** 295,735,134 people, I will have fun watching.

** I use the word pathetic in numerical terms, not to mean that the US is pathetic.