Is it a fad in Britain to hate Americans?

Originally posted by Violent2Dope
ICP has been around longer than Slipknot, starting from a record label that began in Alex Abiss' basement, turned said label into a multi artist label, and are almost wholly self made. How does that suck? Just cause it's your opinion, doesn't make it a fact.

I didn't say it was a fact. It's all subjective, based on your personal tastes, but I like to carry myself with some manner of dignity, some kind of awareness of my surroundings and an ear for something decent. "ICP" or "those twats" as I will call them from now on, do not meet my requirements.

I agree, Slipknot does suck badly (in my opinion).

Originally posted by Creshosk
Well the British helped as well. What with the being scrubs and all.They fought by self imposed rules, lined up and marched admirably into gunfire.

Lol, the UK army today still does it!

They wore T-shirts which said "I am Harry" to protect "our royal prince", who went to Iraq to fight.

Originally posted by exanda kane
I didn't say it was a fact. It's all subjective, based on your personal tastes, but I like to carry myself with some manner of dignity, some kind of awareness of my surroundings and an ear for something decent. "ICP" or "those twats" as I will call them from now on, do not meet my requirements.

Originally posted by exanda kane
Opportunism brought about by quarreling neighbouring powers and mastery of the seven seas.

In my opinion, the American Revolution was a good thing; once it was over it proved that the Empire did not need a strong military force to maintain it's presence and importance. The US was all too happy to trade with Britain and the investment allowed for expansion in much more interesting ways.

That's part of having military might, as just having the most soldiers doesn't really mean shit, but saying that Britain wasn't the prominent military power for a time, especially "anything approaching it" is just wrong. Cunning and diplomacy will only get you so far, you have to have the force to back it up, especially to amass what Britain did at one time.

Originally posted by Violent2Dope
So because I like ICP your taste for music and decency is better than mine? If I read your post wrong sorry but that is what it sounded like.

Yes, that's my opinion. But then again, to reverse that analogy, don't you think my taste is poor for not liking "those twats"?

Originally posted by exanda kane
Yes, that's my opinion. But then again, to reverse that analogy, don't you think my taste is poor for not liking "those twats"?

I hate "those twats". I have better taste in my opinion.

doh

This may be a bad observation but are the Brits condescending again?

Originally posted by Creshosk
doh

This may be a bad observation but are the Brits condescending again?

They can't help it, it's ingrained.

Originally posted by Creshosk
doh

This may be a bad observation but are the Brits condescending again?

Originally posted by Robtard
That's part of having military might, as just having the most soldiers doesn't really mean shit, but saying that Britain wasn't the prominent military power for a time, especially "anything approaching it" is just wrong. Cunning and diplomacy will only get you so far, you have to have the force to back it up, especially to amass what Britain did at one time.

I certainly didn't suggest they weren't a superpower, but reinforcing Ush's rant that the Empire wasn't backed up by leagues of Redcoats.

Most of the reason for the Empire's success was due to coincidence involving other European powers, who if given the chance, would have expanded like the naval power Britain became. It wasn't because the military was huge, but simply because competition was so far behind.
Superpowers "loosing" to smaller, guerilla parties is hardly rare in the 20th century.

Of course, we did have the Death Star.

It is, definately, at least, I can speak for myself.

Originally posted by Violent2Dope
No. I really don't care who you listen to.

True, but if I were to name and shame my favourites, could you forced yourself to be completely impassive?

Originally posted by exanda kane
Of course, we did have the Death Star.

lol 😆

Originally posted by Creshosk
doh

This may be a bad observation but are the Brits condescending again?

How so?

Originally posted by Robtard
Hahahahaa?

So they conquered, controlled and amassed colonies throughout the world while being weak?

Yes, in terms of military.

The British Empire was a trading Empire built on canny politics. The amount of force backing it was absolutely tiny. It was ruled in co-operation with local rulers who collaborated because thr British made them extremely rich.

Successful military operations were almost always against primitive cultures. We had ONE good army in the period and that is the one that fought in the Pensinsular. Even that was relatively tiny.

The British had a powerful navy and that was borne out in the Revolution- it was American ports being blockaded, not British. But that could never make any difference in a conflict that was all about who the populace favoured, not who won battles.

But in general terms of military might just about every European power was more powerful than Britian. Even navy-wise, other nations built more ships and better ships; British crew standards were simply higher.

I actually know this period of history; your comment betrays enormous ignorance. Your link, incidentally, is pointless.

Originally posted by exanda kane
True, but if I were to name and shame my favourites, could you forced yourself to be completely impassive?

Originally posted by exanda kane
How so?

Originally posted by exanda kane
[QUOTE=9259484]Originally posted by Violent2Dope
[B]your taste for music and decency is better than mine?

Originally posted by The Grey Fox
I have better taste.

Originally posted by Violent2Dope
Maybe, what does condescending mean.🙂

http://m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?va=condescending
Main Entry: con·de·scend
Pronunciation: "kän-di-'send
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French condescendre, from Late Latin condescendere, from Latin com- + descendere to descend
1 a : to descend to a less formal or dignified level : UNBEND b : to waive the privileges of rank
2 : to assume an air of superiority