Interesting observation. This fits in with what we know about Gordon Brown in that it would mean he denied what would then be believed to be a dying man this honour, simply out of pique and general selfishness.
To those Americans knocking the British Empire, a little respect would be nice. The British Empire ruled one third of the entire planet at it's height and there has never been nor is there likely to be a bigger empire ever. It's also as several have noted one of the few Empires that's fading away peacefully and quietly. They deserve a bit of respect.
One day people will be talking about the USA in the self-same way and if you're around to see it it will be just as upsetting to you when people start dumping on how evil it was etc. Getting a knighthood is no different from those giant gold medals the President hands out once in a while.
Think: Ireland, India/Pakistan and a dozen African states.
Canada. There was a war between Britain and France, which Britain won before Canada was formed. After that, Canada had no revolutionary war, no war of 1812, no civil war, no demonstrations against an unpopular war, or even an unpopular war to demonstrate against. It has produced no conscientious objectors who had to leave the country, no refugees, no civil rights riots, or even the need for them. Canada is one of the most peaceful countries in the world, up there with New Zealand and Norway. I sing, "O Canada, I wish you were my home..."
Canada. There was a war between Britain and France, which Britain won before Canada was formed. After that, Canada had no revolutionary war, no war of 1812, no civil war, no demonstrations against an unpopular war, or even an unpopular war to demonstrate against. It has produced no conscientious objectors who had to leave the country, no refugees, no civil rights riots, or even the need for them. Canada is one of the most peaceful countries in the world, up there with New Zealand and Norway. I sing, "O Canada, I wish you were my home..."
It's strange, the Canadians are some of the most peaceful and nice people in the world, yet put them in ice-skates and give them a stick and they start kicking the crap out of each other!
Maybe if everyone played hockey, we could put an end to war!
Made all the better because you posted it from country founded by British citizens, used a language originating in Britain to deliver it and sent it over internet standard invented by a Brit.
Made all the better because you posted it from country founded by British citizens, used a language originating in Britain to deliver it and sent it over internet standard invented by a Brit.
Name a country that hasn't had a Civil war. The point is that our system of Government is a direct result of the ruling Monarchy deliberately giving away their powers to form a democratic parliamentary system that the world copied. My history isn't exactly A-grade, but in essence that's what happened.
Maybe Steve Jobs doesn't give a flying ..... about the politics of the British if it's not harming his business. Why does he even need to get involved in that?
Canada. There was a war between Britain and France, which Britain won before Canada was formed. After that, Canada had no revolutionary war, no war of 1812, no civil war, no demonstrations against an unpopular war, or even an unpopular war to demonstrate against. It has produced no conscientious objectors who had to leave the country, no refugees, no civil rights riots, or even the need for them. Canada is one of the most peaceful countries in the world, up there with New Zealand and Norway. I sing, "O Canada, I wish you were my home..."
That'll teach me, but I already amended my comments, countries smaller than Heathrow Airport and younger than the house that I live need not apply
It's strange, the Canadians are some of the most peaceful and nice people in the world, yet put them in ice-skates and give them a stick and they start kicking the crap out of each other!
Maybe if everyone played hockey, we could put an end to war!
When you watch a violent sport such as hockey, a lot of tension is released. Compare that to soccer, which is probably the most boring game ever invented. Because there is nothing worthwhile to watch on the field the drunken hooligans start to fight with each other.
Right wing fundamentalist and Apple-lover? I know you don?t need to think to use a Mac, but you still need a brain.
So you accuse someone of being a "Right wing fundamentalist" because he said the truth? If I were to stoop to your level I would say you are a nazi loving socialist.
One thing we can be thankful to the British for is our manners. That and our ability to understand the concept of lining up. Travel the world and it's filled with obnoxious pigs.
One thing we can be thankful to the British for is our manners. That and our ability to understand the concept of lining up. Travel the world and it's filled with obnoxious pigs.
I won't have that said, do you hear?...they're confined to Alabama...
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Interesting observation. This fits in with what we know about Gordon Brown in that it would mean he denied what would then be believed to be a dying man this honour, simply out of pique and general selfishness.
To those Americans knocking the British Empire, a little respect would be nice. The British Empire ruled one third of the entire planet at it's height and there has never been nor is there likely to be a bigger empire ever. It's also as several have noted one of the few Empires that's fading away peacefully and quietly. They deserve a bit of respect.
One day people will be talking about the USA in the self-same way and if you're around to see it it will be just as upsetting to you when people start dumping on how evil it was etc. Getting a knighthood is no different from those giant gold medals the President hands out once in a while.
Think: Ireland, India/Pakistan and a dozen African states.
Name a country that hasn't had a civil war.
Canada. There was a war between Britain and France, which Britain won before Canada was formed. After that, Canada had no revolutionary war, no war of 1812, no civil war, no demonstrations against an unpopular war, or even an unpopular war to demonstrate against. It has produced no conscientious objectors who had to leave the country, no refugees, no civil rights riots, or even the need for them. Canada is one of the most peaceful countries in the world, up there with New Zealand and Norway. I sing, "O Canada, I wish you were my home..."
Canada. There was a war between Britain and France, which Britain won before Canada was formed. After that, Canada had no revolutionary war, no war of 1812, no civil war, no demonstrations against an unpopular war, or even an unpopular war to demonstrate against. It has produced no conscientious objectors who had to leave the country, no refugees, no civil rights riots, or even the need for them. Canada is one of the most peaceful countries in the world, up there with New Zealand and Norway. I sing, "O Canada, I wish you were my home..."
It's strange, the Canadians are some of the most peaceful and nice people in the world, yet put them in ice-skates and give them a stick and they start kicking the crap out of each other!
Maybe if everyone played hockey, we could put an end to war!
Nothing the British have ever done deserves envy.
Great troll post. 9/10.
Made all the better because you posted it from country founded by British citizens, used a language originating in Britain to deliver it and sent it over internet standard invented by a Brit.
I thought that only English citizens or anyone that was in English territories was allowed to be knighted.
Never heard of a Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court?
Great troll post. 9/10.
Made all the better because you posted it from country founded by British citizens, used a language originating in Britain to deliver it and sent it over internet standard invented by a Brit.
Made me think of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1tJJO_pVvQ
Meh, a Knighthood ain't what it used to be.
1. No Round-table invites
2. No complimentary sword
3. Little deference from the mass unwashed
4. No apportionment of huge tracts o' land
5. Some Civil servants can get them for simply staying in their job long enough.
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6. No droit de seigneur or primae noctis
Name a country that hasn't had a Civil war. The point is that our system of Government is a direct result of the ruling Monarchy deliberately giving away their powers to form a democratic parliamentary system that the world copied. My history isn't exactly A-grade, but in essence that's what happened.
OK, how about Kuwait?
Canada. There was a war between Britain and France, which Britain won before Canada was formed. After that, Canada had no revolutionary war, no war of 1812, no civil war, no demonstrations against an unpopular war, or even an unpopular war to demonstrate against. It has produced no conscientious objectors who had to leave the country, no refugees, no civil rights riots, or even the need for them. Canada is one of the most peaceful countries in the world, up there with New Zealand and Norway. I sing, "O Canada, I wish you were my home..."
That'll teach me, but I already amended my comments, countries smaller than Heathrow Airport and younger than the house that I live need not apply
6. No droit de seigneur or primae noctis
That's been moved over to Rock Stars and Soccer Players now, the Knights were not using it enough.
That's been moved over to Rock Stars and Soccer Players now, the Knights were not using it enough.
I'm pretty sure Charlie Sheen was claiming it on the radio the other day.
If Jobs was an illegal immigrant, he would have got his knighthood, benefits,a house, a car and job for life at the taxpayers expense.
haha
It's strange, the Canadians are some of the most peaceful and nice people in the world, yet put them in ice-skates and give them a stick and they start kicking the crap out of each other!
Maybe if everyone played hockey, we could put an end to war!
When you watch a violent sport such as hockey, a lot of tension is released. Compare that to soccer, which is probably the most boring game ever invented. Because there is nothing worthwhile to watch on the field the drunken hooligans start to fight with each other.
Right wing fundamentalist and Apple-lover? I know you don?t need to think to use a Mac, but you still need a brain.
So you accuse someone of being a "Right wing fundamentalist" because he said the truth? If I were to stoop to your level I would say you are a nazi loving socialist.
If Jobs was an illegal immigrant, he would have got his knighthood, benefits,a house, a car and job for life at the taxpayers expense.
Please, spare us the neo-"welfare cadillac" Tea Party rants.
One thing we can be thankful to the British for is our manners. That and our ability to understand the concept of lining up. Travel the world and it's filled with obnoxious pigs.
I won't have that said, do you hear?...they're confined to Alabama...
OK, how about Kuwait?
not even 50 years old, give it time...