Conquer Club

As an American (the U.S. variety) I was a little perplexed. I've always thought of the U.K. as our greatest friend. We've stood shoulder to shoulder in times of war and we've enjoyed prosperity in times of peace.

Among my favorite authors are several Britons (C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkein, Douglas Adams, and yes J.K. Rowling). As an English teacher, I enjoy British literature more than American, as a rule.

I'm a member of an English church (by way of Rwanda).

My favorite historical figure, St. Thomas More, was British.

If given a ticket to anywhere in the world for a visit, I'd most likely choose London.

I'm not, in any way, disparaging my own country. I love the U.S.A. and there is great good among our people. I just took it for granted that, while we have our differences, the U.K. and the U.S. were friends that would go to the mat for each other. It's a pity that there isn't as much mutual respect as I thought. I still think of the U.K. as a great nation.

I'm not really trying to sway anybody here. I just wanted to let it be known that I've met a heck of a lot of Americans who agree with me on this and very few who don't.

I'm one of those that agree with you, especially on that last part.

The U.K is still the U.S's greatest friend.
I don't see how our position has changed.

I'd say that there is still a great friendship between the UK/US. Just because some people have criticisms of the US doesn't mean we don't like you.

Like a loud mouthed, obnoxious & slightly irritating younger brother maybe.

Actually, i'm pretty sure that before bush was elected the British views thread would have been a lot nicer. One man can do a lot of things in a relitivly short time.

Seriously, if every time someone thinks of america, G Bush springs to mind, is that a good thing?

AlgyTaylor wrote:I'd say that there is still a great friendship between the UK/US. Just because some people have criticisms of the US doesn't mean we don't like you.

Like a loud mouthed, obnoxious & slightly irritating younger brother maybe.

you guys got beaten up by your younger brother way to much, not that i can talk, Australia is like Britain's son.

Jehan wrote:

AlgyTaylor wrote:I'd say that there is still a great friendship between the UK/US. Just because some people have criticisms of the US doesn't mean we don't like you.

Like a loud mouthed, obnoxious & slightly irritating younger brother maybe.

you guys got beaten up by your younger brother way to much, not that i can talk, Australia is like Britain's son.

About 200 years ago at the latest. But that was the same king for both wars.

Minister Masket wrote:The U.K is still the U.S's greatest friend.

Doesn't that imply that the U.S. has more friends than just the U.K.? I'm glad because I was really worried for a moment we didn't have any.

And the US loves the UK. Consider how we've borrowed all your ideas for TV shows over the decades. New York City is even borrowing London's congestion tax ...

CrazyAnglican wrote:As an American (the U.S. variety) I was a little perplexed. I've always thought of the U.K. as our greatest friend. We've stood shoulder to shoulder in times of war and we've enjoyed prosperity in times of peace.

Among my favorite authors are several Britons (C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkein, Douglas Adams, and yes J.K. Rowling). As an English teacher, I enjoy British literature more than American, as a rule.

I'm a member of an English church (by way of Rwanda).

My favorite historical figure, St. Thomas More, was British.

If given a ticket to anywhere in the world for a visit, I'd most likely choose London.

I'm not, in any way, disparaging my own country. I love the U.S.A. and there is great good among our people. I just took it for granted that, while we have our differences, the U.K. and the U.S. were friends that would go to the mat for each other. It's a pity that there isn't as much mutual respect as I thought. I still think of the U.K. as a great nation.

I'm not really trying to sway anybody here. I just wanted to let it be known that I've met a heck of a lot of Americans who agree with me on this and very few who don't.

Don't worry. You'd get some good responses if you posted a thread about what we Brits think is good about America. We're just naturally moany!

why was a new thread needed for this?

Guiscard wrote:

CrazyAnglican wrote:As an American (the U.S. variety) I was a little perplexed. I've always thought of the U.K. as our greatest friend. We've stood shoulder to shoulder in times of war and we've enjoyed prosperity in times of peace.

Among my favorite authors are several Britons (C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkein, Douglas Adams, and yes J.K. Rowling). As an English teacher, I enjoy British literature more than American, as a rule.

I'm a member of an English church (by way of Rwanda).

My favorite historical figure, St. Thomas More, was British.

If given a ticket to anywhere in the world for a visit, I'd most likely choose London.

I'm not, in any way, disparaging my own country. I love the U.S.A. and there is great good among our people. I just took it for granted that, while we have our differences, the U.K. and the U.S. were friends that would go to the mat for each other. It's a pity that there isn't as much mutual respect as I thought. I still think of the U.K. as a great nation.

I'm not really trying to sway anybody here. I just wanted to let it be known that I've met a heck of a lot of Americans who agree with me on this and very few who don't.

Don't worry. You'd get some good responses if you posted a thread about what we Brits think is good about America. We're just naturally moany!

Lol, did you see Mock the Week last week? They suggested making a moaning device which creates electricity when people moan, so that we will never have to rely on fossil fuels again.

"Damn, that moaning powered light bulb is not working again"
"O, there ya go, its back on!"

CrazyAnglican wrote:As an American (the U.S. variety) I was a little perplexed. I've always thought of the U.K. as our greatest friend. We've stood shoulder to shoulder in times of war and we've enjoyed prosperity in times of peace.

You're not the only one! I had such a good working relationship with a group of transplanted Brits down in San Diego at a title insurance company. We had so many good times and laughs. I really miss those days.

CrazyAnglican wrote:Among my favorite authors are several Britons (C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkein, Douglas Adams, and yes J.K. Rowling). As an English teacher, I enjoy British literature more than American, as a rule.

How did Kipling not make this list!

Guiscard wrote:We're just naturally moany!

You should visit Indiana sometime.

luns101 wrote:How did Kipling not make this list!

Sorry, I was speaking about British authors nobody forced me to read. If you go there, then we've got to include Chaucer, More, Shakespeare, Dickens, Kipling, Tennyson, Milton, Austin, and Bronte and and and ....um...the guy who wrote Tom Jones whose name escapes me at the moment. Oh yeah and anonymous the guy who composed Beowulf.


Gotta say though Pamela was just about as stimulating as a mouthful of sawdust and water.

annuder one

tzor wrote:

Minister Masket wrote:The U.K is still the U.S's greatest friend.

Doesn't that imply that the U.S. has more friends than just the U.K.? I'm glad because I was really worried for a moment we didn't have any.

And the US loves the UK. Consider how we've borrowed all your ideas for TV shows over the decades. New York City is even borrowing London's congestion tax ...

Sorry, I forgot to put "and only" in there.

Minister Masket wrote:The U.K is still the U.S's greatest friend.
I don't see how our position has changed.

thats just not something the everyday people get a choice about

I have American friends but they don't like America either so if they don't like it why should I?

max is gr8 wrote:I have American friends but they don't like America either so if they don't like it why should I?

BECAUZ WE SAVED YOO IN WWTOO LOLZ

unriggable wrote:

max is gr8 wrote:I have American friends but they don't like America either so if they don't like it why should I?

BECAUZ WE SAVED YOO IN WWTOO LOLZ

I never get that argument, america 60 years ago faught with us (because it was that or have the USSR controling the majority of europe and allied to the rest) however, that was 60 years ago, and right now american warmaking is causing nothing but grief for us

Balsiefen wrote:

unriggable wrote:

max is gr8 wrote:I have American friends but they don't like America either so if they don't like it why should I?

BECAUZ WE SAVED YOO IN WWTOO LOLZ

I never get that argument, america 60 years ago faught with us (because it was that or have the USSR controling the majority of europe and allied to the rest) however, that was 60 years ago, and right now american warmaking is causing nothing but grief for us

I think he was joking.

The1exile wrote:

Balsiefen wrote:

unriggable wrote:

max is gr8 wrote:I have American friends but they don't like America either so if they don't like it why should I?

BECAUZ WE SAVED YOO IN WWTOO LOLZ

I never get that argument, america 60 years ago faught with us (because it was that or have the USSR controling the majority of europe and allied to the rest) however, that was 60 years ago, and right now american warmaking is causing nothing but grief for us

I think he was joking.

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