Author Topic: Red Vs. Blue!!!!! (Read 454 times)

Furball · « **on:** June 28, 2005, 12:49:55 PM »

http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-13378091,00.html

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The celebrations have been overshadowed by a row over political correctness.

The authorities decided not to re-enact Trafalgar, opting instead for a Napoleonic sea battle pitting a red navy against a blue navy.

The decision has been described as "pretty stupid" by the great, great, great granddaughter of Admiral Nelson and Emma Hamilton.

Mrs Anna Tribe, 75, said: "I am sure the French and Spanish are adult enough to appreciate we did win that battle.

"I am anti political correctness. Very much against it. It makes fools of us."

P.C. at its worst. "oh no!! we are not allowed to celebrate our greatest ever sea battle! it may upset the french!"

dont mention the F word

SuperDud · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2005, 01:05:48 PM »

Just send them a mean letter demanding it to be as it was. I'm sure they'll fold;)

SOB · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2005, 01:16:55 PM »

Well, it's good to see that you guys are just as stupid as we are. Or maybe bad to see. I dunno, stupid pc crap.

Curval · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2005, 01:32:44 PM »

It really is amazing how Admiral Nelson is so revered after such a long time. I was invited to a Trafalgar Day dinner two years ago...and all those in attendance worship the man.

Nelson.

I think the Queen should tell her "authorities" and the French and Spanish to "Kiss my Hardy".

Hangtime · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2005, 01:36:01 PM »

Load real shot.

"There is no way of dealing with the Frenchman but to knock him down - to be civil to them is to be laughed at." [/i]

Lord Nelson, 11 Jan 1798

slimm50 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 28, 2005, 01:45:56 PM »

See rule #5

Furball · « **Reply #6 on:** June 28, 2005, 01:47:31 PM »

thats great sig material, wouldnt be suprised to see it a fair bit before too long

Hangtime · « **Reply #7 on:** June 28, 2005, 01:58:15 PM »

Nelson was one heck of a guy.. a brilliant tactician and Naval Officer, England owes him a helluva debt for his tenacious pursuit of the Enemy.

My Favorite Nelson Quote...

Never break the neutrality of a port or place, but never consider as neutral any place from whence an attack is allowed to be made. [/i]

..and of course, the Signal Hoist at Trafalgar. One can't help but cinch up his belt and stand a bit straighter reading this flying from the signal yardarm of HMS Victory as she lead the much smaller English flotilla under the guns of the very much larger combined French and Spanish fleet:

England Expects that every man will do his duty.[/i]

Replicant · « **Reply #8 on:** June 28, 2005, 02:42:31 PM »

Also the BBC article = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4627453.stm

Their Carrier is literally twice the size of our largest ship - HMS Ocean!

Wolfala · « **Reply #9 on:** June 28, 2005, 02:55:02 PM »

Blam!

slimm50 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 28, 2005, 03:15:36 PM »

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Originally posted by slimm50
See rule #5

For the record, it was not my intention to flaimbait, troll, or "post to incite or annoy." If that's how it was interpreted, my apologies.

OMG!!!! I just realized...I was censored/ reprimanded!! . Wooo hooo! I've never transgressed the BBS gods before; I think I feel naughty.

Furball · « **Reply #11 on:** June 28, 2005, 04:34:09 PM »

WOW the fireworks were incredible!

Thank you.

Hangtime · « **Reply #12 on:** June 28, 2005, 04:47:39 PM »

Quiz:

Who can correctly identify the awards and medals he's wearing?

SuperDud · « **Reply #13 on:** June 28, 2005, 04:50:30 PM »

Is the big one a "best garden" award?

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 28, 2005, 05:09:33 PM »

No no no, that one is the best Knitting award. The best gardening is the little one.