NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF INDEPENDENCE
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TO: United Kingdom FROM: The United States of America SUBJECT: NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF INDEPENDENCE To the citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, We welcome your concern about our electoral process. It must be exciting for you to see a real Republic in action, even if from a distance. As always we're amused by your quaint belief that you're actually a world power. The sun never sets on the British Empire! Right-o chum! However, we regretfully have to decline your offer for intervention. On the other hand, it would be amusing to see you try to enforce your new policy (for the 96.3% of you that seem to have forgotten that you have little to no real power). After much deliberation, we have decided to continue our tradition as the longest running democratic republic. It seems that switching to a monarchy is in fact considered a "backwards step" by the majority of the world. To help you rise from your current anachronistic status, we have compiled a series of helpful suggestions that we hope you adopt: 1. Realize that language is an organic structure, and that you aren't always correct in your pronunciation or spelling. Let's use your "aluminium" example. Sir Humphrey Davy (an Englishman) invented the name "aluminum" (note spelling) for the metal. However, in common usage the name evolved into "aluminium" to match the naming convention of other elements. In 1925 the United States decided to switch back to the _original_ spelling and pronunciation of the word, at which point we dominated the aluminum industry. We'd also like to point out that the process of actually producing aluminum was developed by an American and a Frenchman (not an Englishman). However, we'd like to thank you for the Oxford English Dictionary. It's an interesting collection, considering that over 10,000 of the words in the original edition were submitted by a crazy American civil-war veteran called Dr. William Charles Minor. 2. Learn to distinguish the American and Canadian accents, and then we'll talk about the English and Australian accent issue. 3. If you want English actors as good guys, then make your own movies. Don't rely on us for your modern popular culture. We liked "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels", "Trainspotting", and "The Full Monty". We've also heard good things about this "Billy Elliot". But one good movie a year doesn't exactly make a cultural powerhouse. However, you're doing pretty well with music, so keep up the good work on that front. 4. It's inefficient to have a na
US vs UK.... the dream of any Frenchman :rolleyes:;) Mike Mullikin wrote: we like Jaguars and Aston Martins. That's why we bought the companies. :laugh::laugh::laugh:
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TO: United Kingdom FROM: The United States of America SUBJECT: NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF INDEPENDENCE To the citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, We welcome your concern about our electoral process. It must be exciting for you to see a real Republic in action, even if from a distance. As always we're amused by your quaint belief that you're actually a world power. The sun never sets on the British Empire! Right-o chum! However, we regretfully have to decline your offer for intervention. On the other hand, it would be amusing to see you try to enforce your new policy (for the 96.3% of you that seem to have forgotten that you have little to no real power). After much deliberation, we have decided to continue our tradition as the longest running democratic republic. It seems that switching to a monarchy is in fact considered a "backwards step" by the majority of the world. To help you rise from your current anachronistic status, we have compiled a series of helpful suggestions that we hope you adopt: 1. Realize that language is an organic structure, and that you aren't always correct in your pronunciation or spelling. Let's use your "aluminium" example. Sir Humphrey Davy (an Englishman) invented the name "aluminum" (note spelling) for the metal. However, in common usage the name evolved into "aluminium" to match the naming convention of other elements. In 1925 the United States decided to switch back to the _original_ spelling and pronunciation of the word, at which point we dominated the aluminum industry. We'd also like to point out that the process of actually producing aluminum was developed by an American and a Frenchman (not an Englishman). However, we'd like to thank you for the Oxford English Dictionary. It's an interesting collection, considering that over 10,000 of the words in the original edition were submitted by a crazy American civil-war veteran called Dr. William Charles Minor. 2. Learn to distinguish the American and Canadian accents, and then we'll talk about the English and Australian accent issue. 3. If you want English actors as good guys, then make your own movies. Don't rely on us for your modern popular culture. We liked "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels", "Trainspotting", and "The Full Monty". We've also heard good things about this "Billy Elliot". But one good movie a year doesn't exactly make a cultural powerhouse. However, you're doing pretty well with music, so keep up the good work on that front. 4. It's inefficient to have a na
LOL - did you write this ? It's just as funny as the original. But you can't seriously tell me there's a difference between Canadian and US accents ? Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer
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TO: United Kingdom FROM: The United States of America SUBJECT: NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF INDEPENDENCE To the citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, We welcome your concern about our electoral process. It must be exciting for you to see a real Republic in action, even if from a distance. As always we're amused by your quaint belief that you're actually a world power. The sun never sets on the British Empire! Right-o chum! However, we regretfully have to decline your offer for intervention. On the other hand, it would be amusing to see you try to enforce your new policy (for the 96.3% of you that seem to have forgotten that you have little to no real power). After much deliberation, we have decided to continue our tradition as the longest running democratic republic. It seems that switching to a monarchy is in fact considered a "backwards step" by the majority of the world. To help you rise from your current anachronistic status, we have compiled a series of helpful suggestions that we hope you adopt: 1. Realize that language is an organic structure, and that you aren't always correct in your pronunciation or spelling. Let's use your "aluminium" example. Sir Humphrey Davy (an Englishman) invented the name "aluminum" (note spelling) for the metal. However, in common usage the name evolved into "aluminium" to match the naming convention of other elements. In 1925 the United States decided to switch back to the _original_ spelling and pronunciation of the word, at which point we dominated the aluminum industry. We'd also like to point out that the process of actually producing aluminum was developed by an American and a Frenchman (not an Englishman). However, we'd like to thank you for the Oxford English Dictionary. It's an interesting collection, considering that over 10,000 of the words in the original edition were submitted by a crazy American civil-war veteran called Dr. William Charles Minor. 2. Learn to distinguish the American and Canadian accents, and then we'll talk about the English and Australian accent issue. 3. If you want English actors as good guys, then make your own movies. Don't rely on us for your modern popular culture. We liked "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels", "Trainspotting", and "The Full Monty". We've also heard good things about this "Billy Elliot". But one good movie a year doesn't exactly make a cultural powerhouse. However, you're doing pretty well with music, so keep up the good work on that front. 4. It's inefficient to have a na
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LOL - did you write this ? It's just as funny as the original. But you can't seriously tell me there's a difference between Canadian and US accents ? Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer
Oh there is a difference eh. You will know eh, when you speak to a Canadian eh. Ok eh?
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;P :laugh: ;P Top response, I'll give that a 5! Don't forget though, we really don't all hate you - that'll just be be the English penchant for thinking of the world as foreigners even when they're abroad, (I'm Welsh - and will expect the appropriate response to that too :cool: ). I hope the outcome of today doesn't become a legal mess like last time for you guys, who ever gets the vote.
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LOL - did you write this ? It's just as funny as the original. But you can't seriously tell me there's a difference between Canadian and US accents ? Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer
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Christian Graus wrote: did you write this ? Sadly no, I found it on the internet. "Reality is what refuses to go away when I stop believing in it." Philip K. Dick
Too bad. I was *very* impressed.... Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer
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:laugh: Best response you have ever posted. Refreshing change :) regards, Paul Watson South Africa Michael Dunn wrote: "except the sod who voted this a 1, NO SOUP FOR YOU" Crikey! ain't life grand?
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I ws gonna try to have fun here but Mike beat any effort that I could produce so I will just argue a few small points: MwaHaaHaa wrote: You should relearn your original national anthem, "God Save The Queen", God had better save the Queen because the British Army damn sure won't MwaHaaHaa wrote: All American cars are hereby banned. They are crap and it is for your own good. When we show you German cars, you will understand what we mean. "Know German Cars" ? I know how they look in the rear view mirror. Over engineered - over priced - and over here. However we have a few little underpriced entries that blow the socks off those semi-intelligent vehicles. Don't have to name them - you know them. Richard Really German Cars ? Polished up sreamlined garbage trucks - damn near as bad as the French roach coach. "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer --Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
>Don't have to name them - you know them. Count me ignorant. I am genuinely curious as to which American cars you think are better than German cars. regards, Paul Watson South Africa Michael Dunn wrote: "except the sod who voted this a 1, NO SOUP FOR YOU" Crikey! ain't life grand?
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>Don't have to name them - you know them. Count me ignorant. I am genuinely curious as to which American cars you think are better than German cars. regards, Paul Watson South Africa Michael Dunn wrote: "except the sod who voted this a 1, NO SOUP FOR YOU" Crikey! ain't life grand?
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I'll take my 240hp Accord Sedan EX over all of them. :-D "Reality is what refuses to go away when I stop believing in it." Philip K. Dick
Damn fine car that, gives zee Germans a real run for their money in all departments. Not American though ;) regards, Paul Watson South Africa Michael Dunn wrote: "except the sod who voted this a 1, NO SOUP FOR YOU" Crikey! ain't life grand?
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I'll take my 240hp Accord Sedan EX over all of them. :-D "Reality is what refuses to go away when I stop believing in it." Philip K. Dick
I forgot to ask; What colour did you get? The gun metal grey? regards, Paul Watson South Africa Michael Dunn wrote: "except the sod who voted this a 1, NO SOUP FOR YOU" Crikey! ain't life grand?
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Damn fine car that, gives zee Germans a real run for their money in all departments. Not American though ;) regards, Paul Watson South Africa Michael Dunn wrote: "except the sod who voted this a 1, NO SOUP FOR YOU" Crikey! ain't life grand?
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I forgot to ask; What colour did you get? The gun metal grey? regards, Paul Watson South Africa Michael Dunn wrote: "except the sod who voted this a 1, NO SOUP FOR YOU" Crikey! ain't life grand?
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>Don't have to name them - you know them. Count me ignorant. I am genuinely curious as to which American cars you think are better than German cars. regards, Paul Watson South Africa Michael Dunn wrote: "except the sod who voted this a 1, NO SOUP FOR YOU" Crikey! ain't life grand?
The corvette is superior to any German production sports car. http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/[^] The Viper is superior in acceleration to any German vehicle but doesn't handle as well as some of the German vehicles. But is considerably cheaper. http://www.dodge.com/viper/[^] The Ford GT appears to be awesome but I have not personally driven one http://www.fordvehicles.com/fordgt/home.asp[^] The Caddy STS is a BMW drivers worst nightmare http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=8279[^] For an all around nifty little sports vehicle the Mustang is hard to beat on a price/performance basis. http://www.allfordmustangs.com/[^] If I knew what kind of car you were interested in I could narrow the search but in racing circles the German entries have been deficient for some time now. There are some nice import vehicles in the SUV and 4WD catagories such as the Taureg etc... but as far as off road performance is concerned its kinda hard to beat a Jeep. Richard "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer --Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
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>Don't have to name them - you know them. Count me ignorant. I am genuinely curious as to which American cars you think are better than German cars. regards, Paul Watson South Africa Michael Dunn wrote: "except the sod who voted this a 1, NO SOUP FOR YOU" Crikey! ain't life grand?
I can only think of one at the moment: the Corvette. Regards, Alvaro
Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we. - George W. Bush
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I'll take my 240hp Accord Sedan EX over all of them. :-D "Reality is what refuses to go away when I stop believing in it." Philip K. Dick
Mike Mullikin wrote: I'll take my 240hp Accord Sedan EX over all of them. I have a fully restored Thunderbird Super Coupe that will lay most of them in the trash unless we have to start those pesky twisty turns a lot. Mines a 90 but looks almost exactly like this http://www.sccoa.com/articles/sfbillhull.php[^] Richard "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer --Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
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The corvette is superior to any German production sports car. http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/[^] The Viper is superior in acceleration to any German vehicle but doesn't handle as well as some of the German vehicles. But is considerably cheaper. http://www.dodge.com/viper/[^] The Ford GT appears to be awesome but I have not personally driven one http://www.fordvehicles.com/fordgt/home.asp[^] The Caddy STS is a BMW drivers worst nightmare http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=8279[^] For an all around nifty little sports vehicle the Mustang is hard to beat on a price/performance basis. http://www.allfordmustangs.com/[^] If I knew what kind of car you were interested in I could narrow the search but in racing circles the German entries have been deficient for some time now. There are some nice import vehicles in the SUV and 4WD catagories such as the Taureg etc... but as far as off road performance is concerned its kinda hard to beat a Jeep. Richard "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer --Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
Richard Stringer wrote: The Viper is superior in acceleration to any German vehicle No[^] Richard Stringer wrote: The Caddy STS is a BMW drivers worst nightmare Logical, it's so awful! ;P
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The corvette is superior to any German production sports car. http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/[^] The Viper is superior in acceleration to any German vehicle but doesn't handle as well as some of the German vehicles. But is considerably cheaper. http://www.dodge.com/viper/[^] The Ford GT appears to be awesome but I have not personally driven one http://www.fordvehicles.com/fordgt/home.asp[^] The Caddy STS is a BMW drivers worst nightmare http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=8279[^] For an all around nifty little sports vehicle the Mustang is hard to beat on a price/performance basis. http://www.allfordmustangs.com/[^] If I knew what kind of car you were interested in I could narrow the search but in racing circles the German entries have been deficient for some time now. There are some nice import vehicles in the SUV and 4WD catagories such as the Taureg etc... but as far as off road performance is concerned its kinda hard to beat a Jeep. Richard "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer --Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
American cars have come a long way, no longer the realm of waterbed suspension. Your sugestions are credible but IMO still not quite there in a holistic manner (except for the 4X4 mention. Thought I'd take a Landie over a Jeep. I can't remember if BMW still own Land Rover or not though.) Sports car wise, look no further than Porsche which might not outdrag a big block American but sure would beat it in most other departments. I tend to respect AutoCar for car reviews and they rate the Caddy well, still has a few years to prove itself though. Ford GT does seem awesome though we will have to see how the Audi supercar stacks up against it when it comes out. Of course, there is still the rest of Europe to contend with; Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, Renault, Jaguar, Aston Martin and Peugeot. Admitedly many owned by American companies but the Europenas have influenced their parent companies IMO. And then we have Toyota! Watch out GM. They have already beaten Ford. Cars are great eh? I just need a bank balance to match :-D regards, Paul Watson South Africa Michael Dunn wrote: "except the sod who voted this a 1, NO SOUP FOR YOU" Crikey! ain't life grand?
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I can only think of one at the moment: the Corvette. Regards, Alvaro
Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we. - George W. Bush
Better than what comparable German car? I'd take a Porsche over a Corvette if forced to name a comparison German car. They are for different markets though. Different prices too. I don't think Germany produces a direct Corvette competitor; Maybe more the realm of far-east companies like Honda (S2000) or now Nissan (350Z). regards, Paul Watson South Africa Michael Dunn wrote: "except the sod who voted this a 1, NO SOUP FOR YOU" Crikey! ain't life grand?