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Because they're boring people who have nothing else to do?
Strangely, the Scottish and Irish people I've met do seem to love enforcing cultural sterotypes.
My brother-in-laws Scottish. When England's playing, he'll support them. Scotland's playing, he'll support them. Scotland beat England recently he was happy. His Scottish dad on the other hand wouldn't let us live it down. Kept going on and on about.
Likewise, Irish grandparents who have to watch ANYTHING Irish on TV, even if it is the yearly looking at hairy Irish backs competition.
It's mainly the older generation that want it. And the young generation that isn't getting sex.
It's also British nature. People in Liverpool complain about parliment being in London, saying that they only make rules for southern poofs. Now, considering that the distance between Liverpool and London is smaller than most US states, it shows you how much diversity we pack into such a small packet.
Of course, Monty'll be back soon, and he can clear it up.
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They wish for independence for the same reason Puerto Rico does, the African-Americans did before the FBI destroyed their movement, and the AIM did before the FBI brutally attacked them at Oglala and dealt a severe blow to the movement. People want to be ruled by themselves, generally.
And as both Daryus and Liam can attest, I have spent significant amount of times picking their brains about their respective countries for my interest of moving there. In fact, I plan to move to either England or Australia whence I get the money and my degree (unless the call of Kurt is too strong and I go to Seattle). I had planned to go to NATO member Germany (which is why I'm learning the language) but then I found out how much they dislike Slavs and I decided against it. Of course I'm not going to move to most of the places the US supresses. Why? White Man's Burden. The US is a neo-colonial power, and as such, rarely oppress their white, english speaking brethren. I am, unfortunately, without facility for language, so I'm restricted to countries in which English is predominant. That leaves Canada, US, UK, India, and Australia. Canada is just too goddamned cold, and India is actually worse than the US in terms of living conditions, so that leaves two other places, both of which I'm looking into. So, unless you expect me to carve "4 Real" into my arm, you'll have to take my word and be sure that, like Johnny Rotten, I mean it man.
Wow, got in references to Nirvana, Manic Street Preachers, and Sex Pistols all in one post. Impressive.
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Seriously, its not bad at all. For example, Vancouver and its surrounding area have a(n almost depressingly) British climate. Other than the far north or the extreme interior of the country where there isn't much oceanic moisture, things are no different than the northern US.
So there.
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It's too cold here? Then why, pray tell, do I go to the north-eastern U.S. to ski (where there has been more snow and colder temperatures this year, on average, compared to my area)? =P
You don't want me on one of my stereotype rants again.
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