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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Hangtime on March 27, 2003, 10:46:10 AM
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From http://www.newsmax.com/boycottad
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You may be wondering what companies should you boycott. You will probably be surprised to learn the French own everything from Wild Turkey to Car and Driver to Motel 6 to cheesy Spencer Gifts to disgusting Democrat schlock-show host Jerry Springer.
Air France. Air Liquide. Airbus. Alcatel. Allegra (allergy medication). Aqualung (including: Spirotechnique, Technisub, U.S. Divers, and SeaQuest). AXA Advisors.
Bank of the West (owned by BNP Paribas). Beneteau (boats). BF Goodrich (owned by Michelin). BIC (razors, pens and lighters). Biotherm (cosmetics). Bollinger (champagne).
Car and Driver magazine. Chanel. Chivas Regal (scotch). Christian Dior. Club Med (vacations). Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey (Seagram).
Dannon (yogurt and dairy foods). Dom Perignon.Durand Crystal.
Elle magazine. Essilor Optical Products. Evian.
Givenchy. Glenlivet (scotch).
Hennessy.
Jacobs Creek (owned by Pernod Ricard since 1989). Jerry Springer (talk show).
Krups (coffee and cappuccino makers).
Lancome. Le Creuset (cookware). L’Oreal (health and beauty products). Louis Vuitton.
Martel Cognac. Maybelline. Michelin (tires and auto parts). Mikasa (crystal and glass). Moet (champagne). Motel 6. Motown Records. MP3.com.
Peugeot (automobiles). Pinault – Printemps – Redoute (Guicci, Yves Saint Laurent). ProScan (owned by Thomson Electronics, France). Publicis Group (including Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising and Leo Burnett Worldwide).
RCA (televisions and electronics; owned by Thomson Electronics). Red Roof Inns (owned by Accor group in France). Renault (automobiles). Road & Track magazine. Roquefort cheese (all Roquefort cheese is made in France). Rowenta (toasters, irons, coffee makers, etc.).
Sierra Software and Computer Games. Smart & Final. Sofitel (hotels, owned by Accor). Sparkletts (water, owned by Danone). Spencer Gifts.
Tefal (kitchenware). Total gas stations. Technicolor.
UbiSoft (computer games). Uniroyal. Universal Studios (music, movies and amusement parks; owned by Vivendi-Universal). USFilter.
Veritas Group. Veuve Clicquot Champagne. Vittel. Vivendi.
Wild Turkey (bourbon). Woman’s Day magazine.
Yoplait (The French company Sodiaal owns a 50 percent stake).
Zodiac inflatable boats.
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Universal studios is owned by France?
Bloody hell. And I thought BMW owning Rover was bad.....you guys got it worse. I mean French owned! EW......
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"Total bescheuert!" :i would say if i see that in Germany for american products .
If i was an american i would say :"Stupid Morons".
Regards Blitz
This war is unjust, dishonest, ugly and sad.
The pope says it's an "Angriffskrieg"
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As much alcohol as this country consumes...all we have to do is stop buying the whiskey and they'll bottom up.
:)
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M1A2 120mm M256 smoothbore gun, developed by Rheinmetall GmbH (Germany)
Wanna send them back , too ? ;)
Hang, I do salute your patriotism (no irony here) but it is misplaced somehow.
--- insert "pride, not hate" bumper sticker here ---
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or just plain mean spirited and wrong
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i am actually trying to buy more french and german products in spite of all the idiots that think a boycott will do anything. Im even flying air france to europe this summer instead of delta because people are whineing about it.
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Not me, I have made an effort to not buy French products.
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Glenlivet (scotch).
AAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHH HHHHHH!!!!!
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You still here blitz? Guess the Germans always did have trouble figuring out where they weren't wanted.
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i don't play il2
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no, cause I never heard of it.
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Hangtime ur a baiter of pathetic crap and surely one of the guys who's responsible for the demise of culture in the O'Club.
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"mean spirited and wrong?"
"stupid morons?"
whelp.. i know how i feel about folks that support saddam. the two quotes above cover it.
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dudel, i won't type the reply that comment deserves.
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I doubt that today in the international linked economic world there are products made by one nation.
This boycott-nonsense is sometimes funny.
I read something about a proud US-patriot who sold his Volkswagen because it was made in Germany - only to buy a Chrysler. :D
I will continue to buy GOOD products - and I dont care if they are build in Germany, USA or whatever country.
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french wine, evian, perrier made in switzerland?
just squelching THESE three soley made in france items would pinch the french.
already own a french product? why burn it? that WOULD be stupid. yer just torching your money. buying a NEW french replacement? that would be supporting french intrests. Already have IL2? Enjoy. looking to buy a copy? don't. get a pal to rip a copy for yah, or buy one used. plenty of places to find that kinda stuff.
think about where yer money goes.. who it benefits. plenty of service companys work on french products.. without a dime of that money going to france. nothin wrong with gettin the oil changed in yer citroen, or loadin up that already purchased copy of IL2...
buy american. think american. of course, if yer not an american, i'd expect you to vist this thread and tell us how stupid we are.
have a nice day.
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Originally posted by Oedipus
Ubisoft! Let's see how many American game players bring back or stop playing IL2...
there is a difference between playing it and paying for it.
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http://www.buyamerican.com
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well I'm french.....hmm french canadian that is.
I appreciate good food.......French that is...but I still like my double cheese with DIET coke:D
I like Wine.....French wine is still the best....some American wines are coming along fine though.....
French women are still the best(don't forget...french women are NOT only in France).....:eek:
Every American I talked too here in Montreal...all say the same thing....the FOOD....the WOMEN....the WINE.
If ya gonna boycott the French...please refrain from coming to Montreal or Quebec city....all things are French :D
but ya gonna miss out on some FINE food, women an wine.
btw....just a little side note....soon ya won't have to boycott anything.....closing the borders like you have will certainly do a fine job by itself
we here on this side of the border are having alot of trouble crossing in....yet none have trouble coming here......
hope your paranoia stops soon:cool:
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My Cougar stays right where it is.
MiniD
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Thanks for the list. Printed it out for myself and I'll spread it around to my friends.
Oh..and if anyone wonders why the US is doing a ground attack in Iraq in "sandstorm/hot as owen" -season...ask the French. (In case you needed any sort of motivation as to why I'm doing my best to hurt the French economy)
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Hey!!!
My wife is 1/2 French! So does this mean that I only have to pay attention 1/2 the time? Only do 1/2 the honey do's? ...
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Originally posted by Hortlund
Thanks for the list. Printed it out for myself and I'll spread it around to my friends.
Oh..and if anyone wonders why the US is doing a ground attack in Iraq in "sandstorm/hot as owen" -season...ask the French. (In case you needed any sort of motivation as to why I'm doing my best to hurt the French economy)
but your from Sweden....
who gives a rats bellybutton what a swede thinks anyhow;)
and your welcome to boycott to your little hearts content.....
but I will never ever give up good food...be it french, english, japonese.....OH:eek:....swedish
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Originally posted by SLO
If ya gonna boycott the French...please refrain from coming to Montreal or Quebec city....all things are French :D
but ya gonna miss out on some FINE food, women an wine.
btw....just a little side note....soon ya won't have to boycott anything.....closing the borders like you have will certainly do a fine job by itself
we here on this side of the border are having alot of trouble crossing in....yet none have trouble coming here......
hope your paranoia stops soon:cool:
I avoided Montreal and Quebec BEFORE I started avoiding French products.
Closing our borders is hardly paranoia. I haven't seen any major terrorist attacks in Canada lately. I have seen many of the terrorists in the US enter through Canada, though. Hence the need for updated security.
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Originally posted by midnight Target
Hey!!!
My wife is 1/2 French! So does this mean that I only have to pay attention 1/2 the time? Only do 1/2 the honey do's? ...
Not if you know whats good for you!
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well... that would explain why the only reviews that didn't outright laugh at the peugot were in car and driver and road and track.
lazs
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Originally posted by Martlet
I avoided Montreal and Quebec BEFORE I started avoiding French products.
Closing our borders is hardly paranoia. I haven't seen any major terrorist attacks in Canada lately. I have seen many of the terrorists in the US enter through Canada, though. Hence the need for updated security.
finally someone with balls enough to attack my city an country.....yeeeeehaaaaa:D
we don't want your kind or stupidity over here anyways.....mean...to mean....little gentler.....ok it just proves how much you are culturally diversified...which is about nil.....much better.
BRUINS SUCK.....much much much better eh:p
we don't get terrorist here cause 'WE DO GIVE A watermelon WHAT OTHERS THINK'.....oh my....something new just for you:D
ok only jokin bud.....
your the one missing out on good food...good wine...fine women....and a european city closer to you then crossin that big ocean man....when ye low on cash....now what i mean;)
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I've been to Montreal and Quebec. I thought they were both beautiful cities. I just found the majority of people to be extremely rude. I'd much rather go to South America. It costs only a little more to fly than to drive to Montreal, and it is cheaper. Plus I've found the people to be much nicer.
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....and a european city closer to you then crossin that big ocean man....
duly noted.
(hey guys.. we can DRIVE up and trash a french burg!!! oh, joy! I'm ordering a new easy rider rifle rack TODAY!...)
;)
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Blitz,
I've actually heard there are Germans who are boycotting US products.
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Originally posted by Martlet
I've been to Montreal and Quebec. I thought they were both beautiful cities. I just found the majority of people to be extremely rude. I'd much rather go to South America. It costs only a little more to fly than to drive to Montreal, and it is cheaper. Plus I've found the people to be much nicer.
now that is the 1st time I ever heard that about my city.....
woow guess there's always a 1st.....
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Travel to the states and ask almost anyone that goes there. At least those of us from New England. They'll tell you they love the city, they just wish the majority of the residents weren't there.
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Originally posted by Oedipus
"woow guess there's always a 1st....."
Perhaps you meant "2nd and 3rd."
New York City is without a doubt king of the rudes.
And of course the Bruins suck. Have ever since Bobby Orr and...
OHWAIT!!! He's one of those Canadian types (and hence a Saddam loving terrorist supporter for being so)
I think the NHL should send all Russian, Czech and Canadian players back home!
;)
Yeah, NY'ers can be pretty rude, too. I avoid that city as well.
I don't watch the Bruins.
Why should we send all Russian, Czech, and Canadian players home? I have many friends from Russia and Canada that I think are very nice people. I have nothing against any of those places.
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hmm wait a minute here.....
cause some don't agree by the way which you came about this war.....
means we are terrorist lovin saddam lovin individuals.....
talk about a simplistic POV....my my...where ever did you get that idea?
x-squezzze me but your wrong.....
I don't appreciate terrorist....
I don't appreciate Saddam.....
I don't appreciate makin war for OIL either.....
but go ahead an make your own ideas....they seem....fine to you
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Originally posted by SLO
hmm wait a minute here.....
cause some don't agree by the way which you came about this war.....
means we are terrorist lovin saddam lovin individuals.....
talk about a simplistic POV....my my...where ever did you get that idea?
x-squezzze me but your wrong.....
I don't appreciate terrorist....
I don't appreciate Saddam.....
I don't appreciate makin war for OIL either.....
but go ahead an make your own ideas....they seem....fine to you
apparently they don't spend a lot of time on English in French language schools.
Point out to me where I said any of that.
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Oedipus...not you martlet
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NYers are not rude. Well, not on purpose...
It's just we're here working, meeting deadlines, and we keep bumping into tourists staring up at the Purty Buildings.
Plus, because of you people, they got rid of all the hookers!
Times Square is the New Disney land!
Back in the day, you could get a dime bag and a BJ...(Not from the same person) for $20.00!!! You could get a Teenage run away at the Bus terminal for the price of a small handgun!
Now I can't even park my car for less than $40.00!!
Seriously though, we New Yorkers can be rude. No doubt about it. I think it has something to do with a superiority attitude, a fast paced life style, and a crowded city.
If you run into me though, I'll take you for a ride, and find you a dime bag and a hooker!
:D
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Originally posted by SLO
I don't appreciate makin war for OIL either.....
Suddenly it all becomes clear...why you have that avatar I mean.
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Originally posted by SLO
Oedipus...not you martlet
he was being sarcastic, and agreeing with you, I think.
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Originally posted by midnight Target
Hey!!!
My wife is 1/2 French! So does this mean that I only have to pay attention 1/2 the time? Only do 1/2 the honey do's? ...
That will NEVER work LOL!!
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Originally posted by Hangtime
duly noted.
(hey guys.. we can DRIVE up and trash a french burg!!! oh, joy! I'm ordering a new easy rider rifle rack TODAY!...)
;)
ROFLMAO!!
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Originally posted by AKIron
You still here blitz? Guess the Germans always did have trouble figuring out where they weren't wanted.
He,he , i'll leave at the time when you close the door of the old mans home behind ya, .... or tommorow :D
Regards Blitz
This war is unjust, dishonest, ugly and sad.
The pope says it's an "Angriffskrieg
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muckmaw...funny post bud.....:D
Martlet relax bud....please don't take this seriously....was only jokin man....
Hortland you are a different story......a swede defending americans more then americans defending themselves......
you must be a closet american disguised as a swedish girl:D
get off your high horse Mr. Swede....
would ya like some of my weed man......
bah....get your own.....ya freak:p
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oh btw that was a temp avatar.......now the squad is up an running:D
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Originally posted by Oedipus
SLO I was poking fun (sarcasm) about all this idiotic boycott baloney.
Oed
You are opposed to protesting?
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wasn't too sure there oed........sowwy:D
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Originally posted by Puke
Blitz,
I've actually heard there are Germans who are boycotting US products.
Yes, read about it today, no biggy tho, only some idiots as they live in every country :)
Regards Blitz
This war is unjust, dishonest, ugly and sad.
The pope says it's an "Angriffskrieg
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Still having trouble getting out of Adolescence ?
That's a true children attitude ...
Btw what are the real owner of thoses companies ?
hint : think of your retirement.
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"Total bescheuert!" :i would say if i see that in Germany for american products .
Then let's hear you say it?
;)
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Originally posted by Puke
Then let's hear you say it?
;)
Total bescheuert! Happy now ? :D
Regards Blitz
This war is unjust, dishonest, ugly and sad
The pope says it's an "Angriffskrieg
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Originally posted by Oedipus
Nope. Not at all. Have at it! Show em you mean business! Bring em to thier knees! ;)
I'm not sure how you will though when there are hell of a lot more people protesting against the US did than there are who support it. Witness the 100''s of thousands that participated in rallies in individual cities across the world over thge past several weekends. In comparison to the tiny fraction of same that have showed support for the US/UK actions. If those war protestors who have already been moved enough to actively show thier disdain for what the US/UK has done then IMO any boycott of US products could have a real impact and will make this boycott of Frenchwar a laughing joke. ( and this answers Ack Ack's question to me from another topic at same time).
Have at it. Have your "civil disobedience". It's your right. Impede my rights, and you'll get the same I gave that Harvard student.
49 countries support the coalition, and the number is growing.
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Originally posted by Hangtime
buy american. think american
have a nice day.
Count on it. Thanks for the heads up on the now forbotten products :D
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this whole thread is entirely anti-capitalist. your all a bunch of facists.
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Hmm, looks like I own a handfull of cheap pens, a frying pan, and a couple of software items that helped the French out...
Oh well.
I'll try to cut back.
eskimo
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Originally posted by Oedipus
" and you'll get the same I gave that Harvard student. "
Unlike the Harvard student I wouldn't have let you drive off ;)
Oed
What would you have done?
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Originally posted by Oedipus
Defended myself from your assault.
You'd have beaten up my moving car?
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pathetic.
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ROFL!
the 'r' on the shift select means "re-do"
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Originally posted by Saintaw
pathetic.
He shouldn't have been in the road impeding my right to travel.
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49 coutrnies ?
Is this the same silly list that includes Germany because it supports us by "giving overflight rigths to our B52s" ?
Bit of a stretch, isn't it ?
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Originally posted by Oedipus
Sorry. I assumed you'd be a John_ Wayne-I'll-show-these-damn-commie-sympathiser-protestors types that you'd have stopped to see if you could teach me more of a lesson. Since you choose to hit & run I'd probably have to settle for getting your license plate #, a corroberating witness or two and call the police as well as a lawyer.
Actually, the police were there trying to keep them out of the street. They apologized to me and hauled him off. Apparently they have a little more knowledge of US law than you do.
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Good stuff Hang.
Got a list for the germans? I don't want the stench of their crap in my house either.
Wab
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Pssssssssst.......... The Swedes AB Volvo own Renault Trucks........and what was the name of those medium duty trucks........."Freedom" And, how long were they sold in the US? Not very long.........they can't meet '02 emissions. :D Bye Bye
Thorns
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Saw,
I promise not to boycott Belgium Beer if you promise to keep sending cases to me :D
As for SLO.....It's ITALIAN food that's the best.....sheesh, these French Canadians know nothing about good food!
***Edit--And SLO, you really crossed a line saying that the Bruins suck.....The Haps aren't fit to lace Bobby Orr's skates :D :p
Sorry to get abit ugly there, but SLO really crossed the line with his arrogant Hockey comments :mad: hehe.
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Thanks for the list. Printed it out for myself and I'll spread it around to my friends.
Too bad I won't see ya in IL2/FB anymore... well oth, I never did. :)
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Originally posted by AKWabbit
Good stuff Hang.
Got a list for the germans? I don't want the stench of their crap in my house either.
Wab
Hey Wabbit I really would suggest only to buy US products. US citizens buy US (we made the same with the Jews long time before and u know it was soooo cool :rolleyes: "Deutsche kaufen deutsch").
And never buy a computer again (to many chinese parts in it) but wait its only France and Germany and no other country thats against war.
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We'll see who gets the last laugh...especially if as much as one single French hand grenade made post 91 is found in Iraq...
As for not buying French stuff...granted it is only my wallet, and one wallet will not really do any difference.
But it starts somewhere, and I will do my utmost to get my friends to boycott French stuff too.
And you can bet your *** that if I find myself in a workplace where I'll have anything to say about matters, I will NEVER do business with any French company if there is a choise in the matter.
You reap what you saw French guys...you had your time in the media spotlight with mr Chirac. You threw your sticks in the US wheels, delayed the invasion for months, effectively forcing them to invade at the worst possible time (summer in the desert). Whether you understand that or not, that delay will cost lots of life.
Now face the consequences.
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Originally posted by Thorns
Pssssssssst.......... The Swedes AB Volvo own Renault Trucks........and what was the name of those medium duty trucks........."Freedom" And, how long were they sold in the US? Not very long.........they can't meet '02 emissions. :D Bye Bye
Thorns
...and Volvo is owned by Ford
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Boycott vaccination !
Boycott vaccination !
Boycott vaccination !
Boycott vaccination !
what ?
You don't want to see your child die ?
YOU ARE NOW ANTI-AMERICAN :D
Do you see the stupidity of the message ?
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and who hold some of Ford shares ?
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swedes talkin tough. aint that a hoot.
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Hortlund.........you're a Swede, shame on you. You don't know who AB Volvo is? Well, I'm not going to flame you, but go find out. AB Volvo sold their Volvo "car" division to Ford...(for lots of cash) to focus on their commercial divisions worldwide.
Thorns
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Originally posted by Oedipus
Martlet, it used to be that the automobile had to give way to any other kind f road traffic horse, bike, pedestrain. This was in recent times. Not talking Model T or Sytanley Steamer days. I did a quick search of the MGL (MAss Gen Law librayr) and the laws have been changed to only support a pedestrians right-ofway in a defined crosswalk.
So. Since you 'extended' from the merge and all I would see were your dwindling tailights I would have had no recourse but to holler some tasteless expressions and derogatory ancestral remarks in your direction.
Actually, I stopped. As I said before, the police that were there trying to keep order apologized to me, then dragged him off as he was screaming insults. I doubt he would have taken a swing at me.
Next time I'll add a few MPH to my speed, see what happens. Dang speed limit is only 20 mph there, though.
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Originally posted by Stringer
Saw,
I promise not to boycott Belgium Beer if you promise to keep sending cases to me :D
As for SLO.....It's ITALIAN food that's the best.....sheesh, these French Canadians know nothing about good food!
***Edit--And SLO, you really crossed a line saying that the Bruins suck.....The Haps aren't fit to lace Bobby Orr's skates :D :p
Sorry to get abit ugly there, but SLO really crossed the line with his arrogant Hockey comments :mad: hehe.
only 1 belgian beer is good...La Blanche de Bruges...the rest sucks
now now NOW stringer.....Italians do have excellent food.....I have shame all over my face.......:o ....its a my second best food:D
as for the Bruins...well well....talking tough are we....can you count Stringer.....can you really count to 25...cause thats how many WE have......cups that is.....but of course you knew that right:p
but ya do have 1 thing that we do feel jealous about....Raymond Bourque
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If they they are not with you, beat em up,threat them, spit at them, just make them being quiet. Using economical power helps too. Go right ahead ! :(
Regards Blitz
America was threatened by Iraq in no way, it was just plain ridiculous.
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Originally posted by Hangtime
french wine, evian, perrier made in switzerland?
buy american. think american. of course, if yer not an american, i'd expect you to vist this thread and tell us how stupid we are.
have a nice day.
Excuse, and Statue of Freedom in NY you back will return to the French?
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They send us a 1/10 scale model in 1885 ;)
(just piking a bit ;) )
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Originally posted by --am--
Excuse, and Statue of Freedom in NY you back will return to the French?
Understand boycotts meaning you do.
Buy new French products we must not.
Keep current products we can.
Do this, young Jedi, and rebellion strong will grow.
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Need new tires for the car... old tires are Michelin... Michelin is also French, IIRC... new tires are going to be Michelin.
Not participating in your little boycott.
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Originally posted by Sandman_SBM
Need new tires for the car... old tires are Michelin... Michelin is also French, IIRC... new tires are going to be Michelin.
Not participating in your little boycott.
didn't expect you to
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I'm glad you won't be disappointed. :D
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Lol Hang. You know you're on the right track when all the foreigners come into the thread and start stamping their feet in protest.
To all the foreign whiners: suck it up princess. This is just democracy in action. You wanted to fek with our country, now we're gonna fek with yours.
Personally, I don't think its enough. I hope to God our CIA is pumping money, guns, and intel to those rebels resisting french unilateralist oppression in Africa.
Wab
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Originally posted by Martlet
Understand boycotts meaning you do.
Buy new French products we must not.
Keep current products we can.
Do this, young Jedi, and rebellion strong will grow.
GD coffee all up my nose.....i was laughin so hard :D
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Originally posted by AKWabbit
To all the foreign whiners: suck it up princess. This is just democracy in action. You wanted to fek with our country, now we're gonna fek with yours.
JAWOLL!!!
Reminds me on a TV show about a very dumb gang member in LA:
Very dumb gang member: "U know man, the street is very tough man u know. If they gonna fek us we'll fek them man u know? Fek, u know we gonna kick donut man bla bla bla..."
Shows me that I shouldnt take u serious ... Wab ... u know?
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Shows me that I shouldnt take u serious ... Wab ... u know?
Stomp stomp stomp....(insert random pigeon english here)...whine whine whine
Suck it up princess.
Wab
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Duedel don't educate the idiots please.
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Originally posted by Duedel
JAWOLL!!!
Reminds me on a TV show about a very dumb gang member in LA:
Very dumb gang member: "U know man, the street is very tough man u know. If they gonna fek us we'll fek them man u know? Fek, u know we gonna kick donut man bla bla bla..."
Shows me that I shouldnt take u serious ... Wab ... u know?
:)
Regards Blitz