Posted July 23, 2007 Me, or UK? UK, I thought that was fairly obvious... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 23, 2007 UK, I thought that was fairly obvious... No, I'm a bit thick so expect it I don't think there will ever be another war with nuclear weapons involved. No-ones that stupid, are they..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 23, 2007 There's nothing wrong with a bit of patriotism around here, is there? I'm sure you'll agree. No I wouldn't. Patriotism is the bane of Europe. Look what happened the last two times European countries got all patriotic. Oh! Look! World Wars! What is there that is so good about patriotism? In fact, what is the point of being patriotic? How the hell do the achievements of others, who just happen to have lived in the same country that you do, in anyway make you a better person? I don't think there will ever be another war with nuclear weapons involved. No-ones that stupid, are they..? How about this guy? I think the only reasonable response is "touche"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 23, 2007 I think you'll find some patriotism in you, The fish, if you dig deep enough. Whether its supporting England in the world cup, to holding the union jack up, I'm sure you've been patriotic one time or another. Patriotism is not being a better person just cause you won the cricket. Its being proud of your ethnic background. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 23, 2007 I think you'll find some patriotism in you, The fish, if you dig deep enough. Whether its supporting England in the world cup, to holding the union jack up, I'm sure you've been patriotic one time or another. Patriotism is not being a better person just cause you won the cricket. Its being proud of your ethnic background. First off, I love the way you say that a person from England, possibly the world's greatest melting pot, should be proud of their ethnicity. When it comes to the world cup, I generally support the team I think should win (duh). In the last world cup, it was Australia. I'll support England in football if I think they deserve to win the match. It's the same with league football, and with any other sport. For example, I've never supported Tim Henman, apart from in the first match he had at this year's Wimbledon, as he's usually a bit naff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 25, 2007 A report I saw a few years ago seemed to state that Russia were well below UK in the military hardware stakes a few years ago due to decommissioning since the cold war. I would think the UK has a good chance of pwning if that info is correct. However if the battle is conducted using lipstick lesbian popstresses, we will be getting our arses well and truly kicked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 25, 2007 A report I saw a few years ago seemed to state that Russia were well below UK in the military hardware stakes a few years ago due to decommissioning since the cold war. I would think the UK has a good chance of pwning if that info is correct. Wait 8-odd years, and this could not be more true. Two new aircraft carriers with F-35B's? Yes please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 25, 2007 Wait 8-odd years, and this could not be more true. Two new aircraft carriers with F-35B's? Yes please! On the other hand.....I could be incredibly wrong (the report was from a daily newspaper). According to this page: Clicky ....We would be the pwned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 25, 2007 I think there should be a British "straight" name for the F-35B. Especially since BAe have had a hand in designing it. We've never used the American model names as far as I remember...(P-51 we just called the Mustang, P-40 we named the Tomahawk or Kittyhawk, F-4 was the Phantom). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 25, 2007 I think there should be a British "straight" name for the F-35B. Especially since BAe have had a hand in designing it. We've never used the American model names as far as I remember...(P-51 we just called the Mustang, P-40 we named the Tomahawk or Kittyhawk, F-4 was the Phantom). Well it is actually called the Lightning II by the Septics. Another candidate was Spitfire II, which would pretty fitting in my opinion, as they are probably the best carrier-based fighter out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 26, 2007 Oh come on, they've gotta come out with something a little more imaginative than that :p and remove the II as well. The Lightning was a great plane in its own right. And how would the Spitfire II be fitting anyway? Considering that the Spitfire was a landbased aircraft...Seafire would be acceptable I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 26, 2007 And how would the Spitfire II be fitting anyway? Considering that the Spitfire was a landbased aircraft...Seafire would be acceptable I guess. I mean that it's by far the best plane around. Invisible to radar? Check. Supersonic? Check. STOL? Check. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 26, 2007 Yeah, but even in its day the Spitfire wasn't far and away the best fighter great plane sure but it had a lot of contenders (Mustang, Fw190 etc) Sorry for being arsey and pedantic :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 26, 2007 russia wins as we only have 3 troops spare, the other 98,000 are oil mining. but Mr T. would ultimately decide the winner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 26, 2007 Oooh the first post reminds me of top trumps. So it depends on who's go it is, and if they go with population or world economy ranking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 8, 2007 We owned them once, we could own them again. hum, as i remember we never actually fought them. no one would win, NATO would interviene and neither of us could take 3/4 of europe and america Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 8, 2007 hum, as i remember we never actually fought them.no one would win, NATO would interviene and neither of us could take 3/4 of europe and america Crimean War baby. Btw guys its ownage time. China and Russia are having war games on their border with like a million men. They are going to make a new defensive alliance between the CSTO and SCO basically Russia and the old non EU repulics and China. They are having an event called Peace mission 2007. If those two countries kissed and made up for the past and formed a solid alliance uber beats time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 8, 2007 No, I'm a bit thick so expect it I don't think there will ever be another war with nuclear weapons involved. No-ones that stupid, are they..? Trust me, there is always someone stupid enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 8, 2007 a nuclear war could only work if one of the parties was suicidal, so no matter how crazy the person in power is, they still want to live. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 8, 2007 People are forgetting that Russia has the amazing dancing bears...on the hot coal. Russia FTW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 8, 2007 and their police will punch you as a formality. point taken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 30, 2018 ...wow, this thread is topical once again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
