Crap Throwing Monkey Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 That particular day is indicative of the French uber-Hotpocket mentality. Just a decade or two later, they allowed a Corsican Corporal to proclaim himself Emperor of the French. Proves the superiority of the thinkers on OUR side of the pond 381742[/snapback] Napoleon was in fact a general. You're confusing him with Hitler. And after Robespierre and the Jacobins, can you really blame them for wanting anyone else in power?
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 Napoleon was in fact a general. You're confusing him with Hitler. And after Robespierre and the Jacobins, can you really blame them for wanting anyone else in power? 381809[/snapback] That I am. Robespierre was a creature of their own making as well.
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 Robespierre was a creature of their own making as well. 381816[/snapback] Doesn't mean that after a year they didn't say "Oh sh--, what'd we do?" and start praying for alternatives...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 Doesn't mean that after a year they didn't say "Oh sh--, what'd we do?" and start praying for alternatives... 381817[/snapback] Just making the point that the French have a HISTORIC penchant for choosing horrible leaders.
erynthered Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 TERRORISM ALERT IN FRANCEThe AP and UPI reported that the French government announced yesterday that it had raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide". The only two higher levels in France are, "Surrender" and "Collaborate". The raise was precipitated by a recent fire which destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively disabling their military. 381795[/snapback] Nice one..........
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 Just making the point that the French have a HISTORIC penchant for choosing horrible leaders. 381823[/snapback] We would too if the only people we could choose from were the French.
Reuben Gant Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 Napoleon was in fact crowned Emperor Dec. 2, 1804, or more precisely crowned himself, and was often referred to as the "Little Corporal" or ""Petit Caporal" as a nickname from his troops.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 15, 2005 Posted July 15, 2005 We would too if the only people we could choose from were the French. 382031[/snapback] Good point, that.
aussiew Posted July 15, 2005 Posted July 15, 2005 Reading this thread brings back memories of years ago in Aust. when everyone used to say the same thing about the Italians, then it was the Irish. Then when I moved to the USA it was Poland. Does every generation have its particular country to ridicule?
Reuben Gant Posted July 15, 2005 Posted July 15, 2005 Reading this thread brings back memories of years ago in Aust. when everyone used to say the same thing about the Italians, then it was the Irish. Then when I moved to the USA it was Poland. Does every generation have its particular country to ridicule? 382637[/snapback] A Pole, an Irishman, and an Aussie walk into a bar.....
Alaska Darin Posted July 15, 2005 Posted July 15, 2005 Reading this thread brings back memories of years ago in Aust. when everyone used to say the same thing about the Italians, then it was the Irish. Then when I moved to the USA it was Poland. Does every generation have its particular country to ridicule? 382637[/snapback] I just hate everyone.
Kelly the Dog Posted July 15, 2005 Posted July 15, 2005 There really isn't even a good slur for Norweigians.
Reuben Gant Posted July 16, 2005 Posted July 16, 2005 There really isn't even a good slur for Norweigians. 382805[/snapback] nor for Rhode Islanders.
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted July 16, 2005 Posted July 16, 2005 nor for Rhode Islanders. 382940[/snapback] Though "suburban Bostonians" is pretty good, I've found...
RI Bills Fan Posted July 16, 2005 Posted July 16, 2005 Though "suburban Bostonians" is pretty good, I've found... 383048[/snapback] That only works on the poor folks who live in Northern Rhode Island. Those of us in the southwestern part of the state are of course immune to such petty displays of jealousy.
Ghost of BiB Posted July 16, 2005 Posted July 16, 2005 There really isn't even a good slur for Norweigians. 382805[/snapback] "Fiord Flounders"?
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted July 16, 2005 Posted July 16, 2005 Those of us in the southwestern part of the state are of course immune to such petty displays of jealousy. 383080[/snapback] Of course you are. You're too busy indulging your Connecticut envy...
RI Bills Fan Posted July 16, 2005 Posted July 16, 2005 Of course you are. You're too busy indulging your Connecticut envy... 383119[/snapback] I spend enough time at work in Connecticut (and Virginia) to cure me of any such foolishness. I do retain a nostalgic longing for WNY however.
Pete Posted July 17, 2005 Posted July 17, 2005 Connecticut is fantastic! However I need to say the coast of Rhode Island is much funner. Block Island-Wakefield-Narrangasett-South Kingston, etc, etc, up to Providence-as fun as any other town!
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