I'm Angry

[Alexia_Ashford]

I wish we had something like that to celibate here in the US...Stupid MTV, congress, Obama, and Hollywood in general ruin everything.

All I can say is, I'm glad I didn't watch the video from China with the toddler getting hit by a van. I know I'd be in a rage after that don't need to put that on myself as there is already so much anger caused by a stupid selfish prick who was driving. Hes got himself a nice spot in hell though.

Well, a lot of American history comes from the UK so you could always come and look at London. I've seen tons of Americans. We went on a tour bus yesterday and two sat behind us. It's always weird how you see so many American accents on tv but when you see one in person it's like Americans! We were chatting to them and they said "We're from Califoooorniaa". Gareth asked if they had anything like this in America and she said you get big buildings in NYC but nothing with the architecture or history. She said "you can still see where George Washington used to live, but that's the thing with America, we tear our history down". It's very interesting to see where all our Monarchs have been crowned since 1066, where Anne Boleyn used to live, where she was imprisoned, where Henry VIII used to hunt. Lots of history here. Will upload pics when I'm home.

[Darkmoon]

One of these days I should upload some of my pictures...because of my degree I got into a lot of unusual places, into storerooms and labs within museums and got to see things you public folks don't get to, including some of the London museums and buildings. Although I think my favourite was walking among the stones at Stonehenge - I'm probably one of a handful of people who can actually say I've done that any day but the Solstice's and so in peace and quiet. Without cops. It was...memorable.

[aris13]

Plus pictures of your hats and whips.

[Darkmoon]

Annoyingly, I don't own any hats. My wife has loads. Whips, chains, crops, clamps, rubbery things, spiky things, paddles, dildos, vibrators a a 24 inch cast iron phallus powered by a diesel engine from a Australian land train I have though. I use all these things who make Indiana Jones references about me.

...those movies give me professional nerd rage.

[Xander Ashford]

It's very interesting to see where all our Monarchs have been crowned since 1066, where Anne Boleyn used to live, where she was imprisoned, where Henry VIII used to hunt. Lots of history here. Will upload pics when I'm home.

Actually, yes, that would be very interesting to see; those are exactly the kinds of things I would love to see if I ever did visit England/United Kingdom. And please do post pictures when you get the chance.

I'm not really angry or annoyed about anything...Though I guess I'm not much in the mood to be starting another work week, but then again, I challenge you to find me someone who does.

[Ununoctium]

Well, a lot of American history comes from the UK so you could always come and look at London. I've seen tons of Americans. We went on a tour bus yesterday and two sat behind us. It's always weird how you see so many American accents on tv but when you see one in person it's like Americans! We were chatting to them and they said "We're from Califoooorniaa". Gareth asked if they had anything like this in America and she said you get big buildings in NYC but nothing with the architecture or history. She said "you can still see where George Washington used to live, but that's the thing with America, we tear our history down". It's very interesting to see where all our Monarchs have been crowned since 1066, where Anne Boleyn used to live, where she was imprisoned, where Henry VIII used to hunt. Lots of history here. Will upload pics when I'm home.

To be fair, American history only started in 1776, whereas English history started in 927 AD. What were you implying when you said "American history comes from the UK"? Other than the fact that we saved the UK several times in history (WW1, WW2, Cold War, etc.) and we also beat them at least twice (American Revolutionary War, War of 1812). And yes I am also poking a little fun at our earlier discussion on nationalism.

[Darkmoon]

Bah. America has never defeated Britain, and never shall. You won Independence because France and Spain's naval forces stopped troops getting into the conflict, and the 1812 War because we had bigger fish to fry - Napoleon.

And American history comes from the British because most of you have at least some British ancestors. Sure, they were all criminals, but if the Australians can overcome that character defect...

My wife is giving a scary look now.

[Canas Renvall]

^ I believe she's referring to the fact that the Founding Fathers kinda were British descendants, if not British themselves.

Edit: DM beat me to it. XD Though I wouldn't call them criminals. Defectors, perhaps. Not to be confused with defective... >_>;

[News Bot]

Nationalism is a typically human trait; made-up and misconstrued.

[Darkmoon]

^ I believe she's referring to the fact that the Founding Fathers kinda were British descendants, if not British themselves.

Edit: DM beat me to it. XD Though I wouldn't call them criminals. Defectors, perhaps. Not to be confused with defective... >_>;

In a similar move to Australia, a lot of the 'colonists' sent to America were actually criminals convicted for various petty crimes. So I sleep well knowing I have the blood of only successful criminals running in my veins.

[Ununoctium]

In a similar move to Australia, a lot of the 'colonists' sent to America were actually criminals convicted for various petty crimes. So I sleep well knowing I have the blood of only successful criminals running in my veins.

If by criminals you mean pilgrims escaping persecution and prejudice by bigoted Englishmen, then sure.

[Canas Renvall]

No, he's right. Pilgrims weren't escaping persecution, they were being exiled more for their religious beliefs (and yes, some petty crimes too) as I understand it. Which turned into escaping persecution anyway.

[Darkmoon]

Them too, but I also mean actual convicts. Yes, I know it's wiki, but it's accurate in this case - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penal_transportation - so you can take a peek there.

[Mr. Spencer]

Your U.S. air support has not arrived as promise, you stand alone Ununoctium.

[Ununoctium]

Them too, but I also mean actual convicts. Yes, I know it's wiki, but it's accurate in this case - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penal_transportation - so you can take a peek there.

Ah yes, I see you're right. However according to the Wikipedia article you linked to, most of the convicts were POWs from Ireland and Scotland, not hardened criminal scum.


Edit:

Your U.S. air support has not arrived as promise, you stand alone Ununoctium.

That's okay, because: