England, Dirty, Expensive and a dangerous place to live?

BritishEmpire:

i was pointing out the reality that nobody would wish to suffer because of what happened 100+ years ago, thats just stupid and would only result in the world standing still instead of learning from its mistakes and moving on.
We know it was wrong but then every country has done bad things at some point in history.

Wroclaw BoyThreads: 57 Posts: 5,470 Joined: Jul 3, 09 MEMBER	Sep 14, 09, 09:25 / #
Ironside: Although in the thread above complains are made by the British and Torny is writing the line again and again....... Well the Brits love a good maon and i did skip over the thread recently and most of the complaints are by Brits. I think Tornado has some quoting work here to prove his point: stand by for a monumental boring ass post from him.

SeanusThreads: 22 Posts: 30,158 Joined: Dec 25, 07	Sep 14, 09, 23:29 / #
BritishEmpire, right enough. Still, a little taste of their own medicine is just desserts.

BritishEmpireThreads: - Posts: 195 Joined: Apr 26, 09	Sep 15, 09, 02:24 / #
That would be fair enough seanus if it only affected the people of the time. How would you feel if you had to suffer because of what your great grandfather did?.

RevokeNiceThreads: 21 Posts: 2,765 Joined: Jun 20, 09	Sep 15, 09, 02:32 / #
BritishEmpire: How would you feel if you had to suffer because of what your great grandfather did?. Mine signed that pox of a treaty to divide the country. I am, indeed, suffering. ;)

SeanBMThreads: 41 Posts: 8,726 Joined: Mar 10, 08	Sep 15, 09, 10:12 / #
BritishEmpire: That would be fair enough seanus if it only affected the people of the time. You are talking about the British Empire's colonisation of other countries. How would that be able to affect the rulers of the time? BritishEmpire: How would you feel if you had to suffer because of what your great grandfather did?. I would agree with you but then I look at your user name.

SeanusThreads: 22 Posts: 30,158 Joined: Dec 25, 07	Sep 15, 09, 11:45 / #
I get your point, BE, but this is the way of the world. Generations of Americans will be paying for the folly of Bush and his cronies. Germans will seemingly always bear the brunt of what that Austrian did etc etc.

BritishEmpireThreads: - Posts: 195 Joined: Apr 26, 09	Edited by: BritishEmpire Sep 17, 09, 02:59 / #
So am i just to stand by and let it all go that way, maybe that would suit you but i am not that kind of person. After all it maybe the way of the world but that doesn't mean it has to be the way of my country and i sure will try and do something about it even if i do die trying. SeanBM: I would agree with you but then I look at your user name. so my choice of username discredits the whole argument, wow is all i can say.

SeanBMThreads: 41 Posts: 8,726 Joined: Mar 10, 08	Edited by: SeanBM Sep 18, 09, 00:39 / #
BritishEmpire: How would you feel if you had to suffer because of what your great grandfather did?. Do not expect empathy/sympathy from us, if you are going to ask not to suffer for what your grandparents did, if you are going to boast about their achievements. You can't have it both ways.

SeanusThreads: 22 Posts: 30,158 Joined: Dec 25, 07	Sep 18, 09, 00:50 / #
How much is it for a pack of ciggies in England (in a standard shop)? I'll never forget the story of an Englishman who went to America and asked, 'do you have any fags?'. Rumour has it that the bar regulars were in stitches.

BritishEmpireThreads: - Posts: 195 Joined: Apr 26, 09	Sep 18, 09, 01:37 / #
SeanBM: Do not expect empathy/sympathy from us, if you are going to ask not to suffer for what your grandparents did, if you are going to boast about their achievements. You can't have it both ways. I never asked for sympathy, i was pointing out the reality that nobody would wish to suffer because of what happened 100+ years ago, thats just stupid and would only result in the world standing still instead of learning from its mistakes and moving on. We know it was wrong but then every country has done bad things at some point in history. Seanus: How much is it for a pack of ciggies in England (in a standard shop)? I'll never forget the story of an Englishman who went to America and asked, 'do you have any fags?'. Rumour has it that the bar regulars were in stitches. I think cigarettes are about £5.70 for 20 which is very expensive but the idea is to discourage people (tax). Funny story though, i can just imagine it now :-D

MareGaeaThreads: 45 Posts: 5,527 Joined: Feb 6, 08	Sep 19, 09, 02:19 / #
BritishEmpire The Empire strikes back? M-G (sorry)

EurolaThreads: 6 Posts: 2,647 Joined: Dec 2, 06	Sep 19, 09, 06:56 / #
British Empire? Isn't it colonized by India now? lol.

plk123Threads: 30 Posts: 6,412 Joined: Aug 29, 07	Sep 19, 09, 07:17 / #
ouch! nice Eurola. :D

BzibziohThreads: 6 Posts: 3,657 Joined: Oct 15, 08 [Suspended]	Edited by: Bzibzioh Sep 19, 09, 08:04 / #
Eurola: British Empire? Isn't it colonized by India now? Yes, but they are (almost) all bending like Bekham!

SeanBMThreads: 41 Posts: 8,726 Joined: Mar 10, 08	Sep 18, 09, 01:41 / #
BritishEmpire: i was pointing out the reality that nobody would wish to suffer because of what happened 100+ years ago, thats just stupid and would only result in the world standing still instead of learning from its mistakes and moving on. We know it was wrong but then every country has done bad things at some point in history. And i was pointing out that if you don't wish to suffer because of what happened 100+ years ago, why do you choose that user name?

BritishEmpireThreads: - Posts: 195 Joined: Apr 26, 09	Sep 19, 09, 01:59 / #
well if it is really bugging you that much it was because the usual names that i use for forums were already taken up and i happened to be watching something about the BE on the telly so i thought what the hell!. I never thought it would be so offensive :D

markcooperThreads: 6 Posts: 113 Joined: Apr 27, 09	Sep 19, 09, 10:20 / #
Bzibzioh Close mate, but I think Pakistan would be nearer to the truth. The way things are looking in 5 years time it will be quite close. Choose either Pakistan or Somalia.

BritishEmpireThreads: - Posts: 195 Joined: Apr 26, 09	Edited by: BritishEmpire Sep 19, 09, 14:18 / #
Yes its not far off but the polish are having a good go at it aswell :-D

SebbyFowler9Threads: 2 Posts: 15 Joined: Aug 24, 09	Sep 23, 09, 17:48 / #
London is a bag of shite................. Come to Yorkshire to discover real England as it`s best !

RevokeNiceThreads: 21 Posts: 2,765 Joined: Jun 20, 09	Sep 23, 09, 18:11 / #
SebbyFowler9: Come to Yorkshire to discover real England as it`s best ! Says the pole.

sapphireThreads: 28 Posts: 1,418 Joined: Dec 7, 06	Sep 23, 09, 18:19 / #
Love it or loathe it, there is no denying that London is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world.. and there is a reason that tourists flock here in droves. You would have to live here to appreciate it fully, not just spend a weekend in a dodgy hotel hanging out in Leicester Square. Shelley you should be ashamed to start a thread slating your own country.

RevokeNiceThreads: 21 Posts: 2,765 Joined: Jun 20, 09	Sep 23, 09, 18:20 / #
sapphire: Love it or loathe it, there is no denying that London is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world.. and there is a reason that tourists flock here in droves. They dont flock to it for the "multiculturalism" thats for sure.

OsiedleRuda	Sep 23, 09, 18:29 / #
sapphire: Shelley you should be ashamed to start a thread slating your own country. Why, because she told the truth about what the UK has turned into? The truth often hurts. RevokeNice: They dont flock to it for the "multiculturalism" thats for sure. Or the fact that it has the UK's highest crime. Mind you, I may even be wrong on that one - some people choose to go on "tours" of African and South American slums, so there's no accounting for taste!

RevokeNiceThreads: 21 Posts: 2,765 Joined: Jun 20, 09	Sep 23, 09, 18:32 / #
OsiedleRuda: some people choose to go on "tours" of African and South American slums, so there's no accounting for taste! I just have to go for a stroll around the corner to find that enriching diversity. OsiedleRuda: Or the fact that it has the UK's highest crime. Committed by whom?

sapphireThreads: 28 Posts: 1,418 Joined: Dec 7, 06	Sep 23, 09, 18:35 / #
all cities have high crime statistics, but I think there is generally more trouble in small towns to be honest... and not just in the UK. Anyway we all have different opinions, but if you havent lived somewhere then I dont think you are qualified to rate it or slate it.

OsiedleRuda	Sep 23, 09, 18:42 / #
sapphire: all cities have high crime statistics, but I think there is generally more trouble in small towns to be honest... and not just in the UK. Anyway we all have different opinions, but if you havent lived somewhere then I dont think you are qualified to rate it or slate it. If you mean have I lived in London, well yes... at ten different addresses, in eight different postcodes. I've spent a third of my life there, and much of my working life, so yes, I'm perfectly qualified to comment. RevokeNice: Committed by whom? Guess ;)

RevokeNiceThreads: 21 Posts: 2,765 Joined: Jun 20, 09	Sep 23, 09, 18:44 / #
OsiedleRuda: Guess ;) They wouldnt be aspiring rappers or footballers, would they? ;)

OsiedleRuda	Sep 23, 09, 18:46 / #
RevokeNice: They wouldnt be aspiring rappers or footballers, would they? ;) Possibly :)