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Post by trashbag on Jan 1, 2005 12:32:52 GMT -8
To spin a good yarn is to tell a good story, not necessarily letting truth get in the way of a good tale. Have fun!
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Post by trashbag on Jan 4, 2005 2:41:55 GMT -8
Here is a true story to start you off. All I have to say is, "Go Canadians, Woot!" ;D
This is the transcript of an ACTUAL radio conversation of a US naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in October, 1995. Radio conversation released by the Chief of Naval Operations 10-10-95.
Americans: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the North to avoid a collision.
Canadians: Recommend you divert YOUR course 15 degrees to the South to avoid a collision.
Americans: This is the Captain of a US Navy ship. I say again, divert YOUR course.
Canadians: No. I say again, you divert YOUR course.
Americans:THIS IS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LINCOLN, THE SECOND LARGEST SHIP IN THE UNITED STATES' ATLANTIC FLEET. WE ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THREE DESTROYERS, THREE CRUISERS AND NUMEROUS SUPPORT VESSELS. I DEMAND THAT YOU CHANGE YOUR COURSE 15 DEGREES NORTH, THAT'S ONE FIVE DEGREES NORTH, OR COUNTER-MEASURES WILL BE UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THIS SHIP.
Canadians: This is a lighthouse. Your call. *highlight above for answer
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Post by LostPeon™ on Jan 4, 2005 13:33:46 GMT -8
Yeah, yeah. Who hasn't been a little arrogant in their life. I mean, it was a battle group and the second largest ship in the United States Atlantic Fleet. Those higher ranking military men aren't very accustomed to taking orders from strangers, too...
LostPeon
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Post by barneypwnz on Jan 4, 2005 15:55:22 GMT -8
I agree with you Peon. Very funny story though, a great note to start off. But, yeah, I'm sure the Canadians would probably do the same thing if they were in the American's shoes. Or maybe not, but, well, think whatever makes you happy I still can't think of a worthy story for this thread. Of all the times of revenge, adventures, or good lessons to be learned or whatever, I just can't focus on one good one to tell. Maybe later. Barney
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Post by LostPeon™ on Jan 4, 2005 16:47:47 GMT -8
The Canadians wouldn't know the first thing to do with an actual navy ;D. Haha, just kidding, all you north of the border. LostPeon
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Post by rabidgecko on Jan 4, 2005 18:13:49 GMT -8
Ouch lol, btw we DO infact have a navy. We just dont fight with it lol. Besides, just to defend my country , I don't think Canadians would be quite so arrogant. Plus we don't really need such a very large naval force when we are peace keepers, not war mongers. So yea, just holding up our dignity lol.
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Post by trashbag on Jan 4, 2005 18:36:48 GMT -8
This story dignifies the Canadians by humiliating the US Navy. ;D A supremely 'magical moment', indeed.
Ok seeing Ive gotten us on a bit of a theme, I came across this letter on the internet that would take us off topic no matter where I posted it so this seems as good a place as any.
Here's this letter entitled, "A Candadian apology to the United States of America":
On behalf of Canadians everywhere I'd like to offer an apology to the United States of America. We haven't been getting along very well recently and for that, I am truly sorry.
I'm sorry we called George Bush a moron.
He is a moron but, it wasn't nice of us to point it out. If it's any consolation, the fact that he's a moron shouldn't reflect poorly on the people of America. After all it's not like you actually elected him.
I'm sorry about our softwood lumber. Just because we have more trees than you doesn't give us the right to sell you lumber that's cheaper and better than your own.
I'm sorry we beat you in Olympic hockey. In our defense I guess our excuse would be that our team was much, much, much, much better than yours.
I'm sorry we burnt down your white house during the war of 1812. I notice you've rebuilt it! It's Very Nice.
I'm sorry about your beer. I know we had nothing to do with your beer but, we Feel your Pain.
I'm sorry about our waffling on Iraq. I mean, when you're going up against a crazed dictator, you wanna have your friends by your side.I realize it took more than two years before you guys pitched in against Hitler, but that was different. Everyone KNEW he had weapons.
And finally on behalf of all Canadians, I'm sorry that we're constantly apologizing for things in a passive-aggressive way which is really a thinly veiled criticism. I sincerely hope that you're not upset over this. We've seen what you do to countries you get upset with.
Thank you.
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Post by barneypwnz on Jan 6, 2005 17:47:12 GMT -8
I almost laughed when I read this, but it was sorta cold and I didn't feel like it anyway. Here's something else though. On behalf of Americans everywhere, I would like to review certain segments of the previous letter. I'm sorry we called George Bush a moron. He is a moron but, it wasn't nice of us to point it out. If it's any consolation, the fact that he's a moron shouldn't reflect poorly on the people of America. After all it's not like you actually elected him. I forgot to put this in my original post thingy. But once again, I'll state my defense. In the election of 2000, nobody knew Bush was planning, or was going to send troops to Iraq. In the grand finale, he was the only republican left, so he got all the republican votes. Can he be kicked out of office? I'm sure alot of people would have liked it if he did, during the war in Iraq, but he didn't do anything wrong that allowed him to have a chance to be kicked out. And about the re-relection, there are alot of people who are stupid and think he got WMDs, people who are happy that he got Saddam, and people who didn't like Kerry. I will admit it, my parents voted for Bush because they didn't like Kerry. And one more group of people, there are those people who went with that philosophy, "don't change horses in midstream" When we were in WWII, people re-elected FDR because they thought he did a good job. If they kept going with him, they probably thought that we would make even more progress and win the war!! I'm sorry about our softwood lumber. Just because we have more trees than you doesn't give us the right to sell you lumber that's cheaper and better than your own. I didn't know anyone cared. Isn't all made into paper anyway? If it's not paper, then it is covered up when people put the drywall over it? And is it better Trees are trees, regardless of where they're grown, right¿<br><br> I'm sorry we beat you in Olympic hockey. In our defense I guess our excuse would be that our team was much, much, much, much better than yours. Err... Whatever happened to good sportsmanship? And did you really beat us, I mean did you crush us? I think there is a little too many "much"s for this occasion And how many Americans care about hockey? Sure, there are alot, but there are alot who don't. Those who don't really, honestly care more about sports that we win in! Yay Even the ones we don't, hockey isn't a very big deal. I'm sorry we burnt down your white house during the war of 1812. I notice you've rebuilt it! It's Very Nice. Perhaps I'm just dumb, but where is the criticism in that? And, umm, how many Canadians were in that war? Just the few (not few few, but in comparrison to the population...well you know) that volunteered. Weren't almost all of them British And with all wars there is damage. And who won that war? hehe I'm sorry about your beer. I know we had nothing to do with your beer but, we Feel your Pain. Hehe, is that an indication that our beer is bad? Well, I don't really care, I'm a minor and probably will never go to beer. Margaritas, wines, tequillas, those may come up some day, but for now... I'm sorry about our waffling on Iraq. I mean, when you're going up against a crazed dictator, you wanna have your friends by your side.I realize it took more than two years before you guys pitched in against Hitler, but that was different. Everyone KNEW he had weapons. Well, when Bush was elected, he never told us about plans for wars in Iraq. And it boiled down to him, the only republican, just like Al Gore was the only Democrat, and the independent guys, etc... So if you were a republican, you were probably going to vote for him whether you liked him or not, or at least more people. And we had a perfectly good reason to wait against Hitler! Yeah, he was bad, but why get dragged into it unless he threatened us? I don't know why we finally did, but it all worked out positively. And by the by, don't start talking about World Wars. How much did Canada contribute in the World War And finally on behalf of all Canadians, I'm sorry that we're constantly apologizing for things in a passive-aggressive way which is really a thinly veiled criticism. I sincerely hope that you're not upset over this. We've seen what you do to countries you get upset with. Okay, okay, you got guts to go that far, but what does it really prove? Would Canadians get upset if we Americans wrote a letter like this reffering to them? And, it would be really appreciated, especially to me, if you could name at least three countries we did something to that we were upset with. Please? And that concludes my analysis . Oh, and don't get me wrong!!! I am not angry or insulting Trashbag or any other Canadians!! It's just that the United States of America needs SOME kind of backing up before the entire world goes against us. Disagree with me or Agree with me? Lemme know your thoughts. Thank you. Barney
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Post by trashbag on Jan 10, 2005 20:04:00 GMT -8
I found your post funny Barney because you basically called me a Canadian, LOL! ;D I do think NavyCeals would find that concept alarming but geck wouldnt mind since, like me he is of the gandhi type political persuation.
For the record Barney, I am a United States and Australian citizen. Your not seeing double, its just that I hold dual citizenships. Interestingly though, my sister was born in Toronto Canada but was naturalized as an American citizen before she had a chance to think about it. I think she was like 5 yrs old or something.
Here's a true story.. Australians often get their nickers in a knot about the Americans thinking we have kangaroos hopping down our main street. I have a nasty habit of turning to them and saying, " Well, anyone who is a true blue Aussie knows that not only are they hopping down our streets but they are on our golf courses and in our back yards too" This infuriates most Australians because this is one of the most common ways of them trying to put down Americans.
But, I dont leave it there, I pour salt into their wounds by telling them my true life experience of having been hugged by a full grown male roo....
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Post by barneypwnz on Jan 11, 2005 13:02:47 GMT -8
Well, Trash, I know that you're American and Australian. I see your point. I didn't mean to call you Canadian, I was just sort of tired and cold at the time and wasn't paying attention. So yeah. But there's a problem here. When I just said, I didn't mean to call you Canadian, some Canadians might take that offensively. Because of the fact that many people accidently insult someone and then say, I didn't mean too, that really proves that you know, well you know what I mean. So any Candians here do NOT be offended. I am simply saying that I called Trash something she wasn't. So... Right?
Barney
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Post by LostPeon™ on Jan 14, 2005 0:04:38 GMT -8
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Post by trashbag on Jan 14, 2005 3:27:40 GMT -8
Ha ha lost ... the whole world is the same outside the USA. There's us (the usa) and them(the rest of em)! ;D That pretty well sums up the American psyche. Now here's another story but a true one that I wanted to share with Insane cuz it might be along his lines.. Its not funny just true and a part of my life experiences... On the subject of illegal activities that was brought up by Lost on the thread 'has chalupa gone AWOL?'. This mate of mine believed in the legalisation of marijuana.He is an extremely talented and intelligent man in most ways, however, once he was released from prison I did suggest that he get pot legalised next time BEFORE he put his crop in. He is a wild Irish man with a hippie wife and four kids and was assigned to a soft version of a jail here: an agricultural prison and even given his own room and priviledges cuz they thought he was in the IRA. LOL, he used his time in prison to make some money and lobby for the legalisation of marijuana and changes to ideas on prison 'reform'. He left on real friendly terms with the prison guards and inmates alike. He contributed to change in legislation that now allows for individuals to grow and use marijuana for their personal use in our great Australian national capital - Canberra. Last time that I saw that man, I had a Benjamin Franklin ($100 US) which he and his wife photocopied in color. He said it was illegal to photocopy legal currency. We all said our goodbyes that day, and even though I have now lost contact with them now, upon reflection, they certainly added a little color to my life.
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Post by rabidgecko on Jan 14, 2005 16:45:11 GMT -8
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i cant start to say how many things i'd like to see you take back in the post you just wrote in which you felt you simply had to prove everything wrong.
its just sad.
i simply cant find any place to start
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Post by barneypwnz on Jan 15, 2005 9:42:44 GMT -8
Hehe... Rabid, don't be angry! Sorry, but I had to prove everything wrong. What would everyone in Op TriviaHost think if nobody did anything?? Probably nothing of it, but still, I HAD to... And besides, I think I made some pretty good points. Afterall, I really do like Canada. You've got some great stuff! The Buchart Gardens are very nice, and you have some very nice cities. Victoria, BC is awesome! I love it there. And, due to Expedia messing up our reservations at an OK hotel, we got 2 nights for 1/4 of the price in the Empress Hotel! Yeah, it was fun. So don't get me wrong. There are alot of Candian citizens who are very nice indeed, and when I say that, I mean they are much nicer than alot of American citizens. But, if it makes you feel better, I'll write a bad letter about Canada and you can attempt to prove me wrong like I did to the other one Nah Just joking! Unless you REALLY want to... Barney
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Post by rabidgecko on Jan 17, 2005 16:12:44 GMT -8
nah thats ok but some of the things you wrote i thought were just plain ignorant or wrong.
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