[Cowboyrider]

So this summer I spent a lot of time with English People...some of the topics that were discussed where of history. Most of them don't like the European Union other than it lets them get across borders like us with Mexico and Canada (which is going to change in the year 2008, with all persons crossing either borders will need a passport).

My question to them and I am still really curious is how England had such power in European history but is such a tiny Island! You can fit England 5 times into the state of Texas.

The subject for some reason really fascinates me. I need to read some non-fiction books on the subject. I am also facinated with Henry the 8th? and all of his wives.

Anyone have any thoughts on it? I know its very random but i was wondering what other peoples curiosity's are.

Also we could go off on the Passport issue. Its amazing that the passport is supposed to be the top form of ID but countless times this summer my passengers were asked for another form of ID and some were refused service with there passport. We argued that one until a smart manager came by and told his dumb employee to use it!!

It is also funny that people cannot read the dates on the Passports. I had lots of underage passengers from Europe who were under 21 get served alcohol in the states because the waistaff was too dumb to figure out the date numbers, because the month and day are reversed. Quite Silly.

I have more but This is long as it is!

[benVFR]

Didn't you get to study Great Britain's history over and over again in school?

The empire arose through a) being a bit ahead of the technology curve b) Having a great Navy and maritime industry c) Acquiring lots of colonies and exploiting the natural resources and people of said colonies.

[RandyO]

the brits only rose to power cause of their viking genes, before the normands invaded and began to run the country in 1066 did they become a world power

[RancidR1]

26+6=1

Free Ireland ....tiocfaidh ar la

[Karaya One]

The English also were very adept at projecting power. They have been a serious naval power for a few hundred years.

[OreoGitorio]

hmm... learn somethin new every day... I always thought it was cuz of their outstanding culinary arts & dental schools

[Degsy]

Originally posted by RancidR1
26+6=1

Free Ireland ....tiocfaidh ar la

Oh fuck, another bloody martyr.

[zombie]

Originally posted by RancidR1
26+6=1

Free Ireland ....tiocfaidh ar la

I saw that offer on my wheaties this morning
Free Ireland with every box of wheaties , must be an end of season special

[zombie]

Originally posted by Degsy
Oh fuck, another bloody martyr.

Your just mad cause ya can't make up your mind who to support on wednesday in the footy matches for the world cup qualifiers

[g®eg]

http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/empire/g1/default.htm

like Dave said "projection of power through the Royal Navy"

[g®eg]

the 200th anniversary of Nelson's victory at Trafalgar. This victory at sea sealed Napoleon's fate & insured England would dominate world events for the next 100 + years.

Raise a glass of rum to Lord Nelson today... otherwise we'd all be speaking French & driving Renaults

England expects that every man will do his duty



http://www.nelsonsnavy.co.uk/battle-of-trafalgar.html

[RandyO]

Originally posted by T-595 Greg
the 200th anniversary of Nelson's victory at Trafalgar. This victory at sea sealed Napoleon's fate & insured England would dominate world events for the next 100 + years.

Raise a glass of rum to Lord Nelson today... otherwise we'd all be speaking French & driving Renaults

England expects that every man will do his duty



http://www.nelsonsnavy.co.uk/battle-of-trafalgar.html

Peugot maybe, Renault...... never

[trackdog]

Originally posted by RancidR1
26+6=1

Free Ireland ....tiocfaidh ar la

WTF exactly is this 26+6=1?

[zombie]

Originally posted by trackdog
WTF exactly is this 26+6=1?

It's some crazy Irish math equation or some such shit

[TheIglu]

Originally posted by RandyO
Peugot maybe, Renault...... never

I'd buy another Peugeot in a heartbeat. Best car I've ever owned.

[Hardcore]

FRENCH PEOPLE PISS ME OFF !!!!!!!!!

[MissTwisties]

Originally posted by hardcore
FRENCH PEOPLE PISS ME OFF !!!!!!!!!

poor baby...

[Honclfibr]

Everytime I see this thread, this song gets stuck in my head all day. So fuck you all, it's your turn.

<embed src="http://www.weebls-stuff.com/flash/footy.swf">

[MissTwisties]

WTF?? LOL

[Hardcore]

Originally posted by Honclfibr
[b]Everytime I see this thread, this song gets stuck in my head all day.

that's some funny shit right there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

football--football------GOALLLLLL-it's a Goallllllllwwwwlllllllllll--it's a GOALLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!
scored by ENGLAND ENGLAND England england england england ENGLAND ENGLAND england england England England--football football-----------------------------------------------England England----------------------------------england england-----------------------------------------------------------EnglandEngland------------------------------------------

[TheIglu]

OH NO! NOW THERE IS TWO SONGS AT ONCE!!!!!

[g®eg]

Originally posted by hardcore

that's some funny shit right there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

football--football------GOALLLLLL-it's a Goallllllllwwwwlllllllllll--it's a GOALLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!
scored by ENGLAND ENGLAND England england england england ENGLAND ENGLAND england england England England--football football-----------------------------------------------England England----------------------------------england england-----------------------------------------------------------EnglandEngland------------------------------------------

it's "FOOTIE"

cracka

[Hardcore]

Originally posted by T-595 Greg
it's "FOOTIE"

cracka

yes---that is what the panda bears say while doing their squat thrusts
but they say it WAYYYYYYYY TOO MANY TIMES for me to type it!!

[MissTwisties]

FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOCKIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOCKIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIEFOCKIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE

There. That was not too hard now was it?

[OreoGitorio]

Originally posted by MissTwisties
FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOCKIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOCKIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOCKIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE FOOTIE

There. That was not too hard now was it?

wtf is a FOCKIE?