Conservatives and Sports

[DamnYankee]

And do you think that was the first war on the north american continent??

In fact, since the indians sided with the french, it would be just as accurate to say that the french were our first ally.

The French and Indians were against the American colonists. *shrug*

 

[WinterBorn]

The French and Indians were against the British colonists. *shrug*

Fixed that for you. Apparently you missed the whole chapter in your history class.

 

[DamnYankee]

Fixed that for you. Apparently you missed the whole chapter in your history class.

Post 94 you dummy.

 

[WinterBorn]

Post 94 you dummy.

The american colonies of what? Who owned those colonies? The colonies were the subject of what monarchy?

They were not americans, they were british colonies in amercas. This was to differentiate them from the colonies in India or wherever else.

But my argument has been twofold the entire time. Since there was no America (as a separate nation) you must include all residents of the north american continent, if you are including subjects of the british crown who were living here.

 

[DamnYankee]

The american colonies of what? Who owned those colonies? The colonies were the subject of what monarchy?

They were not americans, they were british colonies in amercas. This was to differentiate them from the colonies in India or wherever else.

But my argument has been twofold the entire time. Since there was no America (as a separate nation) you must include all residents of the north american continent, if you are including subjects of the british crown who were living here.

Semantics. My history book says American colonies. Many of these folks were born here and considered themselves Americans.

I realize that you must hope and pray with all your might that I'll make some tiny mistake so you can pound me on it but this ain't it. *shrug*

 

[WinterBorn]

Semantics. My history book says American colonies. Many of these folks were born here and considered themselves Americans.

I realize that you must hope and pray with all your might that I'll make some tiny mistake so you can pound me on it but this ain't it. *shrug*

You made the mistake when you posted that the french were our first enemy. I have been having fun with you since then.

 

[Minister of Truth]

You made the mistake when you posted that the french were our first enemy. I have been having fun with you since then.

As Watermark posted earlier, the French in the Quasi War were the first enemy we faught after we were a free and independent country.

 

[charver]

As Watermark posted earlier, the French in the Quasi War were the first enemy we faught after we were a free and independent country.

Yes, and the point everyone else was making, including WM, was that after your declaration of Independence in that terrible year of '76, which most people recognise as the birth of your nation, you were still scrapping and fighting with...er...the red coated beasties from across the water until 1783.

That is all.

Sorry once more, Mr Mott, for the disruption to your cycling thread.

 

[Mott the Hoople]

Yes, and the point everyone else was making, including WM, was that after your declaration of Independence in that terrible year of '76, which most people recognise as the birth of your nation, you were still scrapping and fighting with...er...the red coated beasties from across the water until 1783.

That is all.

Sorry once more, Mr Mott, for the disruption to your cycling thread.

Can anyone beat Contador?

 

[charver]

Can anyone beat Contador?

I reckon he's probably got it in the bag (barring any accidents along the way) although, with a time trial still to come tomorrow, if our own Bradley 'Wiggy' Wiggins is still within striking distance then there still may be a chance of a British winner.

 

[WinterBorn]

Can anyone beat Contador?

So far the race is his to win or lose. If he maintains his aggressive riding he will take it.

 

[Mott the Hoople]

I reckon he's probably got it in the bag (barring any accidents along the way) although, with a time trial still to come tomorrow, if our own Bradley 'Wiggy' Wiggins is still within striking distance then there still may be a chance of a British winner.

Didn't look to good for Wiggy today. All considering he rode a hell of a stage. He hung with Lance till the very end. This is one of the most impressive first tours I've seen from a cyclist. Wiggy will probably earn back a podium spot tomorow but will probably lose it again on Mons Vontoux.

 

[Mott the Hoople]

So far the race is his to win or lose. If he maintains his aggressive riding he will take it.

Barring something unforseen I think he locked it up today.

 

[DamnYankee]

You made the mistake when you posted that the french were our first enemy. I have been having fun with you since then.

They were, and you've had fun playing with yourself. *shrug*

 

[WinterBorn]

Barring something unforseen I think he locked it up today.

Lance is better than two minutes out of the lead. Contador should win handily.

 

[Mott the Hoople]

Lance is better than two minutes out of the lead. Contador should win handily.

I've never seen a GC contender that could climb like Contador. Not even Lemond or Hinault. Pantani was a better pure climber but that's the only one I can think of that' I've seen.

 

[Mott the Hoople]

This may have been the greatest stage in the history of the tour. It's equivalent to Ali vs. Frazier.

 

[Socrtease]

I always thought the French got the rough end of the stick from you fickle Americans. You kick us out, with their help, they give you a big old statue and everything and then you jilt them at the altar and become best friends with us.

That is because the last Frenchmen with any lead in their pencils actually fought in the US Revolution. By the time you get to the last century they are nothing but a bunch of cheese eating surrender monkeys. I actually have a french military fire arm from WWII. Dropped once, never fired. They'd be fucking speaking German if not for the US and the UK and they act like we pissed on their leg every time they get around us. Especially the Parisians. France should have been a consolation prize for the Germans, We should have given the European Jews Germany and then the Germans could have France. Sort of a "You fought a good war and almost won. Here's your parting gift."

 

[USFREEDOM911]

That is because the last Frenchmen with any lead in their pencils actually fought in the US Revolution. By the time you get to the last century they are nothing but a bunch of cheese eating surrender monkeys. I actually have a french military fire arm from WWII. Dropped once, never fired. They'd be fucking speaking German if not for the US and the UK and they act like we pissed on their leg every time they get around us. Especially the Parisians. France should have been a consolation prize for the Germans, We should have given the European Jews Germany and then the Germans could have France. Sort of a "You fought a good war and almost won. Here's your parting gift."

I think that would have pissed off the Germans and then, were would you have put the French.

 

[Mott the Hoople]

That is because the last Frenchmen with any lead in their pencils actually fought in the US Revolution. By the time you get to the last century they are nothing but a bunch of cheese eating surrender monkeys. I actually have a french military fire arm from WWII. Dropped once, never fired. They'd be fucking speaking German if not for the US and the UK and they act like we pissed on their leg every time they get around us. Especially the Parisians. France should have been a consolation prize for the Germans, We should have given the European Jews Germany and then the Germans could have France. Sort of a "You fought a good war and almost won. Here's your parting gift."

I'm sorry but that's just not true. You need to read into the sad, sad history of WWI. The French were hardly a bunch of surrender monkeys.