Why many unsophisticated Yanks visit Europe (Pictorial/Bandwidth!)

[Curval]

Originally posted by Toad
Curval, you are simply wrong.

I was wrong once...I thought I made a mistake. (j/k)

Well maybe I am wrong here, but I'm not quite convinced by you merely saying so.

In all those threads where we discussed travel the majority of American respondants claimed that they had no reason to visit Europe.  A few of them claimed that everything in the US is better so why should they go.

Funny, but NOT ONE of them came up with this reason to visit Europe, but now that you bring it up they all perk up and say "Oh yeah...and we saved your ass".

It was as if you were leading them to this conclusion, thats all.

[Toad]

Originally posted by Curval
It was as if you were leading them to this conclusion, thats all.

Well, that certainly wasn't the intent and I can honestly say that thought didn't cross my mind when I posted.

As I said, what I was thinking of was mostly a "personal filter".

[Dowding (Work)]

Come the revolution...? That kind of 'filter'?

Not sure why, but now you've got me really intrigued.

It did make me curious though as to what the reaction would be to pictures of American cemetaries in Europe would be.

I really don't see what you expected to gain by posting it with an obvious link to some petty 'discussion' about Americans travelling abroad.

Why didn't you post it on rememembrance day with a title like 'In Memory of all those who fell in Europe'? I think then you'd get a truer picture of how people see those pictures.

Instead, your post seemed to be a disrespectful use of an emotional subject in an inane argument - no matter how many times you actually contributed to the thread in question.

[Ripsnort]

No ones biting Daff.  Try something with alittle less wiggle and  with less stink on it.

[Curval]

Originally posted by Toad
Well, that certainly wasn't the intent and I can honestly say that thought didn't cross my mind when I posted.

As I said, what I was thinking of was mostly a "personal filter".

Fair enough...but you must agree that the effect was there if not the intent.

What exactly is a personal filter and what is its purpose?  If it is to store up ammunition for future posts on this BB then be advised that it has provided as much, if not more, ammunition for the "dark side".

[Toad]

This merely serves to give me a personal reference point when deciding whether or not to post a reply in future threads.

As I said, I was interested in the reactions/attitudes, not what was said per se.

[TWOLF]

The point of this thread is an insult to the Heroes that occupy those monuments.  They Died for Freedom, and they didn't die alone.  There are other Equally filled Cemeteries Filled with the Brave Men and Women from France, Britain, Australia, Canada, Poland, Greece, and many other Countries that rose up against Nazi Germany.  Not for just U.S. or European Freedom, but for all mankind.  To use it to emphasize a point against our most Honored, Steadfast, and Trusted ally is an Insult to our Allies, and to the True Heroes that gave their lives so that you have the freedom to be a fool. I have been to many of those memorials, and have many relatives that occupy them from Scotland, the U.S. and yes.  Even from Germany.  This thread has made me ashamed that I share the same air with some of you and even more ashamed to call myself an American.

[Erlkonig]

Originally posted by Toad
This merely serves to give me a personal reference point when deciding whether or not to post a reply in future threads.

As I said, I was interested in the reactions/attitudes, not what was said per se.

Lamest excuse ever?  You and beetle were made for each other.

[AKS\/\/ulfe]

Originally posted by Jekyll
So what does that say about the US involvement in WW2?

Nothing at all. We got pulled into the war by an aggressor, we didn't follow suit.
-SW

[-tronski-]

Some of the cemeteries containing Australian Dead:

Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, France
Pozieres British Cemetery, France
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium
Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium
Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, France
Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea
Labuan War Cemetery, North Borneo
Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Thailand
El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt

Some of the memorials containing Australian servicemen:

Villers-Bretonneux Memorial to the Missing, France
Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing, Ieper, Belgium
Port Moresby (Bomana) Memorial to the Missing, PNG
Singapore Memorial to the Missing, Kranji War Cemetery
Rabaul Memorial to the Missing, Papua New Guinea
Labuan Memorial to the Missing, North Borneo

Also seeing how Australia was involved in the war from the start in Europe,  and the Pacific , and also responsible for halting the Japanese advance over the Owen Stanley ranges it would seem to me to use the logics of sacrifice, and the salvation of others in this thread, that infact everyone should be bowing and scraping to our whims!

 Tronsky

[StSanta]

Tronski: Boys From The Dwaaarf

[-tronski-]

Originally posted by StSanta
Tronski: Boys From The Dwaaarf

RIMMER: Morning, Lister!  How's life in hippie heaven, you pregnant baboon bellied space cookie?  What's the plan for the day then? Slobbing in the morning, followed by slobbing in the afternoon, then a bit of a snooze before the main evening's slob?  God, you're a disgrace to the species.

TOASTER: Would you like some toast?
LISTER: Uh-Uhm.
TOASTER: Some nice hot crisp brown buttered toast?
LISTER: Uh-Uhm.
TOASTER: You don't want any toast then?
LISTER: No.
TOASTER: What about a muffin?
LISTER: Nothing!
TOASTER: You know the last time you had toast?  18 days ago.  11:36, Tuesday the 3rd.  Two rounds.
LISTER: Ssshhh!
TOASTER: I mean, what's the point of buying a toaster with artificial intelligence if you don't like toast?
LISTER: I *do* like toast!
TOASTER: I mean, this is my job!  This is cruel!  Just cruel!
LISTER: Look, I'm busy!
TOASTER: Oh, you're not busy eating toast, are you?
LISTER: I don't want any!!
TOASTER: I mean, the whole purpose of my existence is to serve you with hot, buttered, scrummy toast.  If you don't want any, then my existence is meaningless.
LISTER: Good.
TOASTER: I toast, therefore I am.

 Tronsky

[mrfish]

Originally posted by TWOLF
This thread has made me ashamed that I share the same air with some of you and even more ashamed to call myself an American.

geez guy, you should go to the military and get your money back-

this is the second time you've mentioned your shame and it sounds like you aren't getting all the accolades and praise you expected as a vet.

you got gyped.

[beet1e]

This thread has made me ashamed that I share the same air with some of you and even more ashamed to call myself an American.

I don't how Mr. Toad thought this thread would turn out, but I don't think it is as he had intended.

[Toad]

Almost exactly as I had expected.