"Keith G" wrote in message
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"Iain Churches" wrote


Works fine for me, and loads very quickly straight to
the YouTube interviews.


Yes, same here - I suspect those who are 'spam prone' probably weren't so
lucky?

Whatever....



As for the content, it's enjoyable, taken at face
value.


I think it's horrifying - for a little while longer at least, this bunch
of idiots are members of the most powerful nation on the planet. Still
powerful enough to suck our own 'leaders' in an out like just so much fart
in a crowded room!

The US seems to have amongst its citizens some of the finest brains
on the planet, but also a huge percentage of poorly educated people.
According to the report by the American National Institute for Literacy,
reprinted in the Swedish newspaper Hufvudstadsbladet, 15% percent
of adults in the US do not reach the minumum standard of literacy,
and in cities like Detroit (close to where Arny lives:-) the level is given
as 46%. 50 million do not have bank accounts because the "complexity"
of the ATM is beyond them.

When in Moscow, I like to re-visit the Lenin Mausoleum.
The last time we were there, an American family (husband,
wife and two teenage children) surveyed the long queue across
the Kremlin Square and then casmer over to ask us what
we were queuing for. I replied, "to see the embalmed body
of Lenin". The son, about 17 years old, looked at me in
amazement and said: "Cool! John Lenin?"


Steady on, Iain - or there'll be a *whiner* along to start bleating about
OT and 'ownership' of the group!!

Oops, sorry:-)

"Iain Churches" wrote in message
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"Keith G" wrote in message
...

"Iain Churches" wrote


Works fine for me, and loads very quickly straight to
the YouTube interviews.


Yes, same here - I suspect those who are 'spam prone' probably weren't so
lucky?

Whatever....



As for the content, it's enjoyable, taken at face
value.


I think it's horrifying - for a little while longer at least, this bunch
of idiots are members of the most powerful nation on the planet. Still
powerful enough to suck our own 'leaders' in an out like just so much
fart
in a crowded room!

The US seems to have amongst its citizens some of the finest brains
on the planet, but also a huge percentage of poorly educated people.
According to the report by the American National Institute for Literacy,
reprinted in the Swedish newspaper Hufvudstadsbladet, 15% percent
of adults in the US do not reach the minumum standard of literacy,
and in cities like Detroit (close to where Arny lives:-) the level is
given
as 46%. 50 million do not have bank accounts because the "complexity"
of the ATM is beyond them.

snip

I remember a few years back when working for an American company that they
were having an 'Over-achievers' company do in London. Most of the American
contingent refused to attend as they thought it was a bus ride to Bagdad.

Mike

"fredbloggstwo" wrote


I remember a few years back when working for an American company that they
were having an 'Over-achievers' company do in London. Most of the
American contingent refused to attend as they thought it was a bus ride to
Bagdad.

Mike


Here y'are Mike/fredbloggs, here's another one that just about sums 'em all
up (cut & paste):


The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror
alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are
"Collaborate" and "Surrender." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire
that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the
country's military capability.

The Germans also increased their alert status from "Disdainful Arrogance" to
"Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs". They also have two higher
levels: "Invade a Neighbour" and "Lose."

We British are also feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist
threats and raised our security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved." Soon, it is
believed, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A
Bit Cross." Speaking as a Brit, we have not been "A Bit Cross" since the
blitz in 1940 when tea supplies all but ran out. Terrorists have been
re-categorized from "Tiresome" to a "Bloody Nuisance." The last time the
British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning was during the great plague of
1666.

Italy has increased their alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly" to
"Elaborate Military Posturing". Two more levels remain: "Ineffective Combat
Operations" and "Change Sides."

Belgians, as usual, are all on holiday and the only threat they are worried
about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.

The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy.
These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy
can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.

New Zealand has also raised its security levels from "baaa" to "BAAAA!". Due
to continuing defence cutbacks (the air force being a squadron of spotty
teenagers flying paper aeroplanes and the navy some toy boats in the Prime
Minister's bath). New Zealand only has one more level of escalation, which
is "Croikey, I hope Australia will come end riscue as."

Australia, meanwhile, has raised its security level from "No worries" to
"She'll be right, mate." Two more escalation levels remain, "Crikey, I think
we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend" and "The barbie is cancelled."
There has never been a situation that has warranted the use of the final
escalation level.

Americans, as expected, are carrying out pre-emptive strikes, on all of
their allies...

....just in case.

"Keith G" wrote in message
...

Here y'are Mike/fredbloggs, here's another one that just about sums 'em
all up (cut & paste):

(Huge snip)

Excellent!

Iain

"Keith G" wrote in message
...

"fredbloggstwo" wrote


I remember a few years back when working for an American company that
they were having an 'Over-achievers' company do in London. Most of the
American contingent refused to attend as they thought it was a bus ride
to Bagdad.

Mike


Here y'are Mike/fredbloggs, here's another one that just about sums 'em
all up (cut & paste):


The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror
alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are
"Collaborate" and "Surrender." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire
that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the
country's military capability.

The Germans also increased their alert status from "Disdainful Arrogance"
to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs". They also have two higher
levels: "Invade a Neighbour" and "Lose."

We British are also feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist
threats and raised our security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved." Soon, it
is believed, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or
even "A Bit Cross." Speaking as a Brit, we have not been "A Bit Cross"
since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies all but ran out. Terrorists have
been re-categorized from "Tiresome" to a "Bloody Nuisance." The last time
the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning was during the great plague
of 1666.

Italy has increased their alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly" to
"Elaborate Military Posturing". Two more levels remain: "Ineffective
Combat Operations" and "Change Sides."

Belgians, as usual, are all on holiday and the only threat they are
worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.

The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy.
These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy
can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.

New Zealand has also raised its security levels from "baaa" to "BAAAA!".
Due to continuing defence cutbacks (the air force being a squadron of
spotty teenagers flying paper aeroplanes and the navy some toy boats in
the Prime Minister's bath). New Zealand only has one more level of
escalation, which is "Croikey, I hope Australia will come end riscue as."

Australia, meanwhile, has raised its security level from "No worries" to
"She'll be right, mate." Two more escalation levels remain, "Crikey, I
think we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend" and "The barbie is
cancelled." There has never been a situation that has warranted the use of
the final escalation level.

Americans, as expected, are carrying out pre-emptive strikes, on all of
their allies...

...just in case.

Hi Keith,

I haven't seen that one - definitely one for my 'Saved from newsgroups'
folder.

I wonder if we will get a contribution from Aussie Phil on that.

Cheers

Mike

"fredbloggstwo" wrote


Hi Keith,

I haven't seen that one - definitely one for my 'Saved from newsgroups'
folder.

I wonder if we will get a contribution from Aussie Phil on that.

Cheers

Mike


Not for a while, Mike - he was in here a few days ago up to his usual, his
periodic orbit would place him somewhere round behind the dark side of the
moon 'bout now....

Keith G wrote:

"fredbloggstwo" wrote


Hi Keith,

I haven't seen that one - definitely one for my 'Saved from
newsgroups' folder.

I wonder if we will get a contribution from Aussie Phil on that.

Cheers

Mike


Not for a while, Mike - he was in here a few days ago up to his usual,
his periodic orbit would place him somewhere round behind the dark side
of the moon 'bout now....

"Brain Damage"

"...
The lunatic is in my head
You raise the blade, you make the change
You re-arrange me 'till I'm sane
You lock the door
And throw away the key
There's someone in my head but it's not me.
...."


:-)