The Draft

Originally posted by Melusine: quote: Originally posted by MagiK: Doesnt matter...The Queen or King is the one everyone outside the UK knows about...most people couldnt tell you that it is the PM who runs things. The Queen is the figurehead round which you rally, just as our flag and president are ours....or so my brittish drinking buddies would have me believe.

LMAO!!
Uh... and exactly how drunk were they when they told you that?
Not very likely... figurehead indeed, most Brits wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry at that.
The Dutch have a Queen too, but your idea doesn't hold for us either. [img]smile.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]So what you are saying is that no one cares about the Queen?? Do not ever go into club wiht Brits in it and Dis the Queen, they will pound you even if you are a girl. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Originally posted by Melusine: quote: Originally posted by Lord Shield: LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! There are NOT enough laughing smileys to convey this. Magik, thanks for that comment. The guys at work can always do with a damn good laugh "figurehead" "rally round them" *sniggers*

I rest my case [/QUOTE]Perhaps you don't roam far enough afield to find out what image your countrymen portrey...aside from the idea that all brits have bad teeth, US military members learn quite early on NEVER insult the queen...so snigger if you must, but you will loose teeth in a Bar if you arent careful.....well if you ever leave the security of the places where you know your views hold sway.

[Charean]

Just a thought...

No one mentioned how tough Emergency Room nurses are or other women in positions of authority (like running a prison) - these women are physically strong and tough.

It is true that I would have to be pushed to bring out ferocity, but then again, I am a pacifist.

The draft wouldn't take into account any particulars, just whether you are the right age.

I worked with the Navy on the flight deck fueling aircraft. I was there during Desert Storm. My muscles grew with the job and I could pick up anyone in a fireman's carry - the job made me strong. Humping a 12 pound nozzle and 100 feet of hose will do that. I have driven trucks most of my adult life and dealt with lots of abuse from men. I didn't cry, but I did get frustrated.

There are always exceptions to every rule.

[Melusine]

And how often have YOU tried this in a bar in England, MagiK?
Maybe it's just me, but it would seem very logical for you, as an American, to take a Brit's word for a British issue...

Originally posted by Lord Shield: quote: Originally posted by Magik: Doesnt matter...The Queen or King is the one everyone outside the UK knows about...most people couldnt tell you that it is the PM who runs things. The Queen is the figurehead round which you rally, just as our flag and president are ours....or so my brittish drinking buddies would have me believe.

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! There are NOT enough laughing smileys to convey this.

Magik, thanks for that comment. The guys at work can always do with a damn good laugh

"figurehead"
"rally round them"

*sniggers*[/QUOTE]Come to DC and Ill take you to some bars, (assuming here that you are over 21) and let you dis the queen...ill stand in the opposite corner [img]smile.gif[/img]

Originally posted by MagiK: Perhaps you don't roam far enough afield to find out what image your countrymen portrey...aside from the idea that all brits have bad teeth, US military members learn quite early on NEVER insult the queen...so snigger if you must, but you will loose teeth in a Bar if you arent careful.....well if you ever leave the security of the places where you know your views hold sway.

What an absolute pile of horseshit.

And no, I would not lose my teeth in a bar for doing that, Mr I-know-the-entire-Brit-population.

Jeez!

[Melusine]

Originally posted by MagiK: Come to DC and Ill take you to some bars, (assuming here that you are over 21) and let you dis the queen...ill stand in the opposite corner [img]smile.gif[/img]

LMAO! So a BRIT should come to AMERICA to be shown how BRITS regard their queen?? Sorry but that's laugable.
Most immigrants from European countries that live in the USA usually seem a lot more vehement about such issues than the Europeans - much more concerned with national identity and such. Must be the American way thing...

PS Oh and I hate to say it again... but you're nesting quotes again. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 05-27-2002, 03:29 PM: Message edited by: Melusine ]

Back on topic...if women want to succeed in the USA they have to learn to play the game by the established rules, not expect the game to be rigged to allow them an easy pass. There is no easy pass for the men, you have to earn yourposition (yeah yeah I know there is nepotism and suchlike but in general here)

Originally posted by MagiK: Come to DC and Ill take you to some bars, (assuming here that you are over 21) and let you dis the queen...ill stand in the opposite corner [img]smile.gif[/img]

Is that supposed to be funny?

An AMERICAN bar?

Have you ever trieedd talking to Brits about this who actually are in the UK?

Duh!

Originally posted by Melusine: quote: Originally posted by MagiK: Come to DC and Ill take you to some bars, (assuming here that you are over 21) and let you dis the queen...ill stand in the opposite corner [img]smile.gif[/img]

LMAO! So a BRIT should come to AMERICA to be shown how BRITS regard their queen?? Sorry but that's laugable.
Most immigrants from European countries that live in the USA usually seem a lot more vehement about such issues than the Europeans - much more concerned with national identity and such. Must be the American way thing...

Thats NOT what I said and if you dont want to violate the TOS and derail the discussion by deliberately misquoting and not keeping things on topic..thats your perogative.
PS Oh and I hate to say it again... but you're nesting quotes again. [img]smile.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]