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MrTriggerHappy
Caldari Interstellar eXodus R0ADKILL
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Posted - 2007.07.19 14:45:00 -
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Originally by: ry ry my collegue just pointed out that we do now have bins, but they're just see-through bin-bags on a hoop.
Which will probably be the same in every train station in the UK now, as well as airports I guess. Terrorism forces the Government to use see through polythene bags... --------------------------------
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Vladimir Ilych
Gradient Electus Matari
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Posted - 2007.07.19 15:13:00 -
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Such an enjoyable thread. The other posters have covered it well enough. All I would say is that the history of the isles of the now UK and Ireland are long, rich and complicated, all bound together with the history of the Reformation, the break from the Catholic Church and the Dissolution of the Monasteries. All this was followed a couple of hundred years later by the English civil war/s and Oliver Crowell's campaigns in Ireland etc etc etc.
Glad it all seems to be finally calming down now. Another couple of hundred years to conclusion maybe.
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Tarquin Tarquinius
Gallente Escorts of Eve
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Posted - 2007.07.19 15:41:00 -
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Book Recomendations
The Course of Irish History by T. W. Moody, F. X. Martin - I think this was actually a textbook for an Irish History class or something
How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill - Good book about Ireland and Europe during the Dark Ages
Killing Rage by Eamon Collins - Autobiography of an IRA member
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mamolian
M. Corp M. PIRE
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Posted - 2007.07.19 22:32:00 -
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/me facepalms.
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Tripline
Eternity INC. Mercenary Coalition
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Posted - 2007.07.20 01:20:00 -
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jesus, please some of u dont talk about ireland when u know so little bout my island! yes its my island ___________________
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R0ot
Fingerbang
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Posted - 2007.07.20 01:33:00 -
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OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!! Please for the love of saint Joseph in a paddy wagon don't think you all know anything about Ireland. Although quality thread! ------------------------------------------------------------------ I don't think ill ever get it right... |
Tarquin Tarquinius
Gallente Escorts of Eve
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Posted - 2007.07.20 01:42:00 -
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FACT: There were snakes in Ireland until Saint Patrick chased them all away with his Jesus Juice.
(note: when I put the word "FACT" in front of something it usually means what is written is a terminological inexactitude)
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smashsmash
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Posted - 2007.07.20 02:02:00 -
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i can tell you aren't from america, because i've only heard non-americans say stuff like that....
threads like this illustrate some of the problems with the "american education system." it is important to remember that education is almost entirely the responsibility of the state government. as you can imagine there are a few states with good public schools but that leaves the bulk in the middle and a couple states fighting for 50th place.
i don't think we studied anything related to europe, except for WWI and WWII, in the public schools where i live. i think it is for the best, though. the schools are so impoverished and pitiful in this particular district that we had to make a choice between teaching kids to barely read or knowing if "Irish are British."
Originally by: First Stotherd OP are you american? Cause I've only ever heard americans say stuff like that... Anyway...
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Destiny Calling
Amarr Veto. Veto Corp
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Posted - 2007.07.20 06:48:00 -
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Originally by: Tripline jesus, please some of u dont talk about ireland when u know so little bout my island! yes its my island
No No No, Its My Island!
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Shameless Avenger
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Posted - 2007.07.20 06:50:00 -
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kk, let me see if I got it...
England, Scotland, Wales and Eire are countries while Northern Island is in a political limbo. Great Britain is like an alliance of all the countries and UK is like a bigger alliance of all the countries plus Northern Ireland.
Both Eire and Northern Ireland people are called Irish. Leprochon stories come from there. Scotland are the ones on the movie Braveheart, they also are the ones with quilts. News about royalty people, princesses and stuff come from Wales. And England is the one with the funny accent (according to Americans) and good comedies that tried to WTFPWN everyone. But they now all get along, even the ones in the political limbo.
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Tarquin Tarquinius
Gallente Escorts of Eve
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Posted - 2007.07.20 07:15:00 -
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Well, Great Britain is the name of the island that contains England, Scotland, Wales, and Cornwall. Sometimes people use it interchangably with United Kingdom, but it isn't correct. United Kingdom is sorta like the United States in that its several small countries combined to make a bigger one.
Then there's the British Commonwealth which I guess is comporable to NAFTA or BENELUX but like totally different. ----- 0.0 System Renaming? It takes great effort to seem this stupid |
MrTriggerHappy
Caldari Interstellar eXodus R0ADKILL
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Posted - 2007.07.20 08:05:00 -
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Originally by: Shameless Avenger kk, let me see if I got it...
England, Scotland, Wales and Eire are countries while Northern Island is in a political limbo. Great Britain is like an alliance of all the countries and UK is like a bigger alliance of all the countries plus Northern Ireland.
Both Eire and Northern Ireland people are called Irish. Leprochon stories come from there. Scotland are the ones on the movie Braveheart, they also are the ones with quilts. News about royalty people, princesses and stuff come from Wales. And England is the one with the funny accent (according to Americans) and good comedies that tried to WTFPWN everyone. But they now all get along, even the ones in the political limbo.
Did I got it right?
Wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong
England, Scotland, Wales and N.Ireland are technically classed as "States" in the United Kingdom, however they are actually Countries, with limited home rule.
N.Ireland and Scotland are the only 2 "states" that have some form of home rule. In N.Ireland, they have the N.Ireland Assembly. In Scotland, we have the Scottish Parliment. As for England and Wales, they are ruled by Westminster, although I believe Wales has its own Assembly, but doesn't have as much power as N.Irelands and Scotlands.
Braveheart was actually filmed in Ireland and is filled with many historical inaccuracies. One major one is "The battle of Stirling bridge", where was the bridge? Robroy was filmed in Scotland, and in my home county of Perthshire! Also its Kilts
As for the rest... I rarely go into England, not unless its to steal their telegraph poles --------------------------------
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F'nog
Amarr Celestial Horizon Corp. Valainaloce
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Posted - 2007.07.20 08:30:00 -
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I can't believe no one has quoted this from the above referenced site, but:
Quote:
Many people think Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. These people have never read a newspaper or a book, watched television, seen a movie or read a book in their lives. But it is not and never ever will be part of the desolate wasteland they call the UK. The UK really doesn't want it as a large amount of japanese are situated there.
I really have nothing more to add to this than to say, watch Family Guy.
I used to get It. Then It changed. Now I don't even know what It is.
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Destiny Calling
Amarr Veto. Veto Corp
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Posted - 2007.07.20 10:10:00 -
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I'm sure its been ssaid a dozen times in this thread.
Great Britain = England, Wales and Scotland United Kingdom = Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Commonwealth = Lot of countries who were formerly part of the British Empire, who are now independantthough keep a close relationship with the UK, these countries can be identified by Red Post boxes.
The Goveremnt for the United Kingdom is situated in London and the PM of UK is Gordon Brown. Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland also have their own localised Parliments (the exstent of their powers I do not know, but generally everything is overseen in London)
There is one army, the British Army, army of the United Kingdom.
Each of the countries are attached to there own flags.
England: Cross of St George Wales : Dragon thing Scotland, White cross on blue Background Northern Ireland, some controversy there, settle for the Union Flag
United Kingdom: the Union Flag (Jack)
Everything above is fact to the best of my knowledge, if you don't like it, cry me a river.
Northern ireland is part of the United Kingdom, whether it remains that way is up to the populace of the country, and not something that is suitable to be discussed here tbfh.
Do not confuse Northern Ireland, with the Republic of Ireland, that is a separate country on the island.
Destiny
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DirtyHarry
Caldari Reikoku Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2007.07.20 11:12:00 -
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Its more complicated than you can possibly imagine, having read some of the wikipedia style sites I can say they get the general gist of things, but it would take a long time to take in everything.
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Arron S
Gallente Rampage Eternal Ka-Tet
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Posted - 2007.07.20 12:12:00 -
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Edited by: Arron S on 20/07/2007 12:13:57 I dunno, the Irish like to blow things up, while the scotts like to get drunk and start soccer riots. Northern Ireland some times looks like the Middle east at times
Northern Ireland is apart of the UK England is apart of the UK SCottland is apart of the UK Sheep **** land is apart if the UK
Ireland is a country
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Ealiom
Infinitus Morti R0ADKILL
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Posted - 2007.07.20 12:42:00 -
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Edited by: Ealiom on 20/07/2007 12:45:45 Ohh dear some people.
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Ealiom
Infinitus Morti R0ADKILL
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Posted - 2007.07.20 12:46:00 -
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Edited by: Ealiom on 20/07/2007 12:50:18
Originally by: Arron S I dunno, the Irish 'ARE GOOD PEOPLE', while the 'ENGLISH' like to get drunk and start 'FOOTBALL' riots.
Northern Ireland is 'A PART' of the UK England is 'A PART' of the UK 'SCOTLAND' is 'A PART' of the UK 'WALES' is 'A PART' if the UK
Ireland is a country
And I'am an ignorant git
Fixed it for you!
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MrTriggerHappy
Caldari Interstellar eXodus R0ADKILL
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Posted - 2007.07.20 13:17:00 -
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Edited by: MrTriggerHappy on 20/07/2007 13:21:28 Also Scotland has 2 flags...
The St Andrews cross (which is in my banner)
And..
The lion rampant
Originally by: Arron S Edited by: Arron S on 20/07/2007 12:13:57 I dunno, the Irish like to blow things up, while the scotts like to get drunk and start soccer riots. Northern Ireland some times looks like the Middle east at times
Well guessing that your american with the words "soccer", I would like to inform you that N.Ireland is a peaceful place now and that your reference to the middle east is somewhat disillusioned. Also "Scott" might let to get drunk, but there are millions of "Scott's" in the world, however if your referring to the "Scottish people", it's Scots
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MrTriggerHappy
Caldari Interstellar eXodus R0ADKILL
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Posted - 2007.07.20 13:21:00 -
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Edited by: MrTriggerHappy on 20/07/2007 13:21:11 double post --------------------------------
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Slire Cicien
Minmatar General Dynamics Incorporated
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Posted - 2007.07.21 01:50:00 -
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Originally by: Ealiom Edited by: Ealiom on 20/07/2007 12:50:18
Originally by: Arron S I dunno, the Irish 'ARE GOOD PEOPLE', while the 'ENGLISH' like to get drunk and start 'FOOTBALL' riots.
Northern Ireland is 'A PART' of the UK England is 'A PART' of the UK 'SCOTLAND' is 'A PART' of the UK 'WALES' is 'A PART' if the UK
Ireland is a country
And I'am an ignorant git
Fixed it for you!
An excellent and most accrate fix!
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Arron S
Gallente Rampage Eternal Ka-Tet
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Posted - 2007.07.21 02:58:00 -
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Edited by: Arron S on 21/07/2007 03:01:35 Edited by: Arron S on 21/07/2007 02:58:29 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/amuletts/welsh_sheep.jpg
I'm Canadian, and I am joking around, nub. If i dont make fun of everyone, I start to look like mel gibson, who hear wants to be the Scottish king or somthing
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