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To the anti-french (1 Viewer)

But they won many excursions that's what I'm trying to tell you. France had the biggest contential empire in Europe, bigger than Hitlers, before that was the Franks, that stretched from South France to Poland.

The Napoleanic era? A true warrior, but he made war for war's sake. And didn't his own people turn on him?

Isn't war a tradition of slaughtering each other?

Its what occurs during war, but again, I refer you to Napolean. The core countries of Europe (France and Germany) have historically gone to war to expressly conquer each other and to slaughter.

Europe isn't slaughtering each other because of a US army in Germany, it is because it is almost virtually impossible. All European economies and political stystems are tied up. Unless the EU breaks down, Europe will not have a "civil war".

Are you sure about that? Are you sure that without an American presence in western Germany and the efforts across the globe, the Soviet powers would not have acted in accordance to the traditions of its neighbors thereby dragging America once again across the ocean?

I don't see the future of Europe in conflict with each other any time soon for the reasons you displayed. However, these two country's determinations to remain traditional will only encourge a civil war that will pit Muslims against "true Europeans."


The seige of Vienna was the end of Islamic expansion into Europe yes. But you are forgetting the Battle of Tours or Poitiers to some, was as equally important or more. No-one in Europe in that time could have faced off the Muslims except the French, they saved our culture, our way of live.
Gunny right now you could be bowing in the direction of Mecca chating "allah", if it wasn't for the French, we all could.

I didn't mean to take away the French contibution to the conflicts. However, if France wasn't threatened, France would not have been involved. This was my point.

Thats the assumption that secular Europeans adopt Islam as their religion. It won't happen. Secualarism is on the rise in Europe. And Muslim people who are born and raised in Europe are getting quite secular too. Its just that the loudest ones tend to be the radical ones.

Like in the Middle East? The Radical voices are causing quite a stir in the face of Moderates. One of the Muslim Brotherhood's goals is to one day see Spain under the Allah's control again. In Europe (France and Germany especially), the seeds of hatred have been sewn for decades. Internal stagnation among Muslim populations-guaranteed by host nation bigotries and traditions-is rampant. Something as small to the western culture - the refusal to allow Muslim school girls the right to wear their headscarves - is huge to those cultures. The reproduction of "native" Europeans are very low as compared to the reproduction rate of their Muslim populations. Amongst thse populations are Radicals and hatreds are growing and spreading.

So, I don't mean to say that religious conversion will be a European event. I mean to point out that by France's unwilingness to address the problem honestly, they are merely ignoring it and hoping it will go away (much like President Clinton's approach to Islamic terror). But, this is not going away.
 
The Napoleanic era? A true warrior, but he made war for war's sake. And didn't his own people turn on him?

Napoleon most certainly did not make war for war's sake.

1. Revolutionary Wars - The Revolutionary government declared war on Austria on April 20, 1792. Austria brought together a coalition including Great Britain, Prussia, Russia, Spain, Portugal, Sardinia, and the Ottoman Empire which subsiquently declared war on France. The war with Austria came to an end upon the signing of the Treaty of Campo Formio and the war with Britain upon the signing of the Treaty of Amiens.

2. Austria violated the Treaty of Campo Formino and reconquered Italy while Napoleon was in Egypt. The Austrians agreed to an armistice agreement after several territories were recaptured by Napoleon but refused to recognize the territories as French so Napoleon ordered an additional attack. The Treaty of Luneville was then signed by Austria. Britain violated the terms of the Treaty of Amiens and declared war on France in 1803.

3. Austria violates the Treaty of Luneville and declares war on France again in 1805 along with a coalition including Russia, Sweden, and Great Britain. Austria is defeated again and signs the Treaty of Pressburg.

4. A fourth coalition was formed in 1806 consisting of Prussia, Russia, Great Britain, Sweden, and Saxony which renewed their declaration of war on France. The Treaties of Tilsit were signed by both Russia and Prussia.

5. Austria violates the Treaty of Pressburg, declares war on France, and invades Bavaria on April 10, 1809. Austria agreed to an armistice in July and signed the Treaty of Schonbrunn in October.

6. Napoleon declares war on Russia for violating the Treaty of Tilsit (including violating the soveirgnty of the Dutchy of Warsaw and dumping the Continental System).

7. Prussia violates the Treaty of Tilsit and Austria violates the Treaty of Pressburg. Both declare war on France in 1812 along with a coalition including Russia, Great Britain, Sweden, and parts of Bavaria. Napoleon was exiled to Elba. The coalition restored the monarchy and planted the self-proclaimed Louis XVIII on the throne.
 
For Sale: One French military rifle. Excellent condition. Never fired. Droped once during surrender.:2wave:

For sale: One United Statesian, makes the perfect farm animal, behaves and sounds just like a sheep. Follows anywhere. Inability to question or think a great advantage. Gives good milk, but beware of the meat - it's very fatty.
 
Napoleon most certainly did not make war for war's sake.

1. Revolutionary Wars - The Revolutionary government declared war on Austria on April 20, 1792. Austria brought together a coalition including Great Britain, Prussia, Russia, Spain, Portugal, Sardinia, and the Ottoman Empire which subsiquently declared war on France. The war with Austria came to an end upon the signing of the Treaty of Campo Formio and the war with Britain upon the signing of the Treaty of Amiens.

2. Austria violated the Treaty of Campo Formino and reconquered Italy while Napoleon was in Egypt. The Austrians agreed to an armistice agreement after several territories were recaptured by Napoleon but refused to recognize the territories as French so Napoleon ordered an additional attack. The Treaty of Luneville was then signed by Austria. Britain violated the terms of the Treaty of Amiens and declared war on France in 1803.

3. Austria violates the Treaty of Luneville and declares war on France again in 1805 along with a coalition including Russia, Sweden, and Great Britain. Austria is defeated again and signs the Treaty of Pressburg.

4. A fourth coalition was formed in 1806 consisting of Prussia, Russia, Great Britain, Sweden, and Saxony which renewed their declaration of war on France. The Treaties of Tilsit were signed by both Russia and Prussia.

5. Austria violates the Treaty of Pressburg, declares war on France, and invades Bavaria on April 10, 1809. Austria agreed to an armistice in July and signed the Treaty of Schonbrunn in October.

6. Napoleon declares war on Russia for violating the Treaty of Tilsit (including violating the soveirgnty of the Dutchy of Warsaw and dumping the Continental System).

7. Prussia violates the Treaty of Tilsit and Austria violates the Treaty of Pressburg. Both declare war on France in 1812 along with a coalition including Russia, Great Britain, Sweden, and parts of Bavaria. Napoleon was exiled to Elba. The coalition restored the monarchy and planted the self-proclaimed Louis XVIII on the throne.


Well, you would be the Napolean expert. I only know his general history.
 
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I don't get it.
 
:rofl


Thank-you so much GySgt. You have brightened up my day.
Is that cutie in your avatar you? ;)

Since birth. Well, not really. I used to have a pudgy featureless face with a pacifier stuck in it. My looks have changed as I grew. Though sometimes there is still the pacifier.
 
Since birth. Well, not really. I used to have a pudgy featureless face with a pacifier stuck in it. My looks have changed as I grew. Though sometimes there is still the pacifier.

Well yes, I'm often to be found sucking away with a pacifier in my mouth.

You look good in the military garb - the Action Man look suits you.
 
Well yes, I'm often to be found sucking away with a pacifier in my mouth.

You look good in the military garb - the Action Man look suits you.

Is it any coincidence that your current mood is set to horny?? :2razz:
 
Holy crap Uretha you've been gone along while. Welcome back. :2wave:

For sale: One United Statesian, makes the perfect farm animal, behaves and sounds just like a sheep. Follows anywhere. Inability to question or think a great advantage. Gives good milk, but beware of the meat - it's very fatty.



You try to intimidate one poster because of a single "inbred englishmen" comment yet your support for the one who wrote the above is such that you offer a welcome back.

You little hypocrite, you.
 
For sale: One United Statesian, makes the perfect farm animal, behaves and sounds just like a sheep. Follows anywhere. Inability to question or think a great advantage. Gives good milk, but beware of the meat - it's very fatty.



You try to intimidate one poster because of a single "inbred englishmen" comment yet your support for the one who wrote the above is such that you offer a welcome back.

You little hypocrite, you.

aww I love you too.
 
Well, of course we love each other. You know what they say about opposites attracting.

Birds of a feather flock together?

Look before you leap?

He who hesitates is lost?

The early bird gets the worm?

Good things come to those who wait?



I love proverbs. ;)
 
"Whoever smelt it, dealt it?"



Yeah, proverbs keep it together. :2razz:
 
What's wrong with the French?

Really people, get over it. A finer race there is not.

You people sicken me with your stereo types and hatred.


Warms my heart to hear this, Merci.
 
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For Sale:

One French backbbone, hasn't been touched in a couple centuries. Included in the same condition would be thier honor, desire, forthought and balls. This is a nice piece of fodder to own as it does very little but make grumbling noises and complain. Beware of this animals desires to move in reverse when asked to perform a function. Or it's amazing ability to cozy up to those bad neighbors across the street. Useless and back biting is this animals primary funtions.............................. On second thought maybe we should just put this animal down.:smile:
 
For Sale:

One French backbbone, hasn't been touched in a couple centuries. Included in the same condition would be thier honor, desire, forthought and balls. This is a nice piece of fodder to own as it does very little but make grumbling noises and complain. Beware of this animals desires to move in reverse when asked to perform a function. Or it's amazing ability to cozy up to those bad neighbors across the street. Useless and back biting is this animals primary funtions.............................. On second thought maybe we should just put this animal down.:smile:

Strange that backbone got you your independence then?

For free, one Italo-Slovene bunch of lovin' ready to show cutey calm the great cultural, artistic and gastronomic delights of her adopted homeland - France. Sorry it won't be baseball, Oprah and Burger King, but I'm sure we can give you SOME finesse before you leave. Oh and before you go, I'll show you the wonderful state hospital where I work that gives top quality health care for free. Maybe we'll pop into the local university and you can chat to working class kids getting a chance at higher education without mom selling her wedding ring to get the fees together. Then I'll teach you how French men make love. Don't feel intimidated, my boyfriend can give you lessons - see it as a threesome in the name of international relations! Are you up to the challenge calm?

Saw your lovely girlfriend Sheila the other day. God she's let herself go!

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Strange that backbone got you your independence then?



As I said.. It's been missing for a few centuries sweety. I never said you didn't have one, just kind of lost it is all....
For free, one Italo-Slovene bunch of lovin' ready to show cutey calm the great cultural, artistic and gastronomic delights of her adopted homeland - France. Sorry it won't be baseball, Oprah and Burger King, but I'm sure we can give you SOME finesse before you leave. Oh and before you go, I'll show you the wonderful state hospital where I work that gives top quality health care for free. Maybe we'll pop into the local university and you can chat to working class kids getting a chance at higher education without mom selling her wedding ring to get the fees together. Then I'll teach you how French men make love. Don't feel intimidated, my boyfriend can give you lessons - see it as a threesome in the name of international relations! Are you up to the challenge calm?



Sounds like a plan, although i will need a few changes.. I can't stand Oprah, Burger King and I am not a big fan of baseball. How about Doctor Who, Ruth Chris Steak House and Hockey? The state hospital I can do without, the huge 70.00 a month I pay for healthcare is well worth the quality care, timely appoinments and advances we provide in the medical field. The University could be fun, can we talk to the working class kids about there odds of getting a job with an almost double digit unemployment and a growth rate that has almost flat lined. I have no doubt that education is going to help as the scavange for cans to recycle so they can pay the gas company. In all fairness though, there are so many loans and programs out there for kids to go to college this was a pretty shoddy attempt at a jab... I expect better from you hon. As far as the making love..... I can do without your boyfriend though. But if you have a sexy female co-worker that has mastered the use of showering and deoderant I would be happy to spend a few hours on the slip and slide with both of ya. I will knock that as.s to zero.. then you can make me some breakfast.....:cool: I'm thinking this could turn out to be pretty fun.
Saw your lovely girlfriend Sheila the other day. God she's let herself go!

9318smiffy.jpg


That was just mean...... But looking at her she still has more backbone then the French
 
I can't stand Oprah,

Do you have a problem with strong black women perhaps????

. How about Doctor Who,

Utter crap

Ruth Chris Steak House ,

Don't know it, but I'll show you some very fine steak. What's your favourite cut? Hope you like it nice and bloody with a good bottle of Bordeaux.
and Hockey?
,

Did you mis-spell Hockney? That would be far more interesting.

The state hospital I can do without, the huge 70.00 a month I pay for healthcare is well worth the quality care, timely appoinments and advances we provide in the medical field.,

Shame millions of poor United Statesians are excluded from it


The University could be fun, can we talk to the working class kids about there odds of getting a job with an almost double digit unemployment and a growth rate that has almost flat lined. .,

Your stats are out of date big boy. Unemployment's down to 8.2% and falling - a great stride from over 10% a years ago. Growth's at 2.3%.

. As far as the making love..... I can do without your boyfriend though..,

Scared of the competition?

But if you have a sexy female co-worker that has mastered the use of showering and deoderant I would be happy to spend a few hours on the slip and slide with both of ya. I will knock that as.s to zero..

..,

Promises promises
then you can make me some breakfast.....:cool:
..,

That's the man's job. You'll be serving a bottle of '99 Cristal to say thank-you.
That was just mean...... But looking at her she still has more backbone then the French

So was your retort, but we both love it or we wouldn't be here.
You're getting sharper. keep up the good work. ;)
 
Do you have a problem with strong black women perhaps????


Only the ones that can kick my as.s
Utter crap


Ugh...

Don't know it, but I'll show you some very fine steak. What's your favourite cut? Hope you like it nice and bloody with a good bottle of Bordeaux.


as for cut.. Depends on the mood. I love a good porterhouse or a nice Filet mingnon, make em meduim rare and I am in heaven

Did you mis-spell Hockney? That would be far more interesting.


LOL Are you talking about David Hockney the artist?


Shame millions of poor United Statesians are excluded from it


They have other means of healthcare.. But no the system is imperfect, just like yours



Your stats are out of date big boy. Unemployment's down to 8.2% and falling - a great stride from over 10% a years ago. Growth's at 2.3%.


As are yours. I can't find anything to collaberate your numbers. But I did find some that puts you at about 8.8% and a growth rate that is looking to slow in 07. So I think my original assumption although off by 1.2% is pretty accurate

Telegraph | Comment | Chirac is dragging us down with him

France's unemployment rate steady in October at 8.8 percent - MSNBC Wire Services - MSNBC.com

INSEE - Economic analysis - December 2006 - Overwiew

Scared of the competition?


NA... Just can't find anything arousing about a man, the male form, or anything else. Hell I think I would rather be a gay woman...LOL

Promises promises


But your thinking about it....:cool:

That's the man's job. You'll be serving a bottle of '99 Cristal to say thank-you.



I have no problem with cooking, i'm a pretty good cook. You'll be earning every bite though... Might have to eat dinner off of you one night...:lol: Dessert should be intresting
So was your retort, but we both love it or we wouldn't be here.
You're getting sharper. keep up the good work. ;)

Your gona make me blush..... :3oops: Damm .. to late
 
as for cut.. Depends on the mood. I love a good porterhouse or a nice Filet mingnon, make em meduim rare and I am in heaven

Looks you're in for heavan. And not just with the steak.



LOL Are you talking about David Hockney the artist?

Yes I'm talking about David Hockney. You're more cultured than you like to reveal. I bet if you drop the macho act you're a sweet sensitive guy. Shame about the politics.



They have other means of healthcare.. But no the system is imperfect, just like yours

Like all systems.
This is getting too civilized. I'm severely worried.




As are yours. I can't find anything to collaberate your numbers. But I did find some that puts you at about 8.8% and a growth rate that is looking to slow in 07. So I think my original assumption although off by 1.2% is pretty accurate

Telegraph | Comment | Chirac is dragging us down with him

France's unemployment rate steady in October at 8.8 percent - MSNBC Wire Services - MSNBC.com

INSEE - Economic analysis - December 2006 - Overwiew

Your sources include the Telegraph? Have you ever read that rag. Hardly reliable.
We won't quibble, but if we take your figure as read at 8.8%, I was out by 0.6% while you were out by 1.2%. Erm, who was closer?

NA... Just can't find anything arousing about a man, the male form, or anything else. Hell I think I would rather be a gay woman...LOL

You don't have to get into HIM.
A good shooting competition is always fun if you get my meaning.



But your thinking about it....:cool:

Erm yes.



I have no problem with cooking, i'm a pretty good cook.

Like I said, the champagne will be a '99 Cristal, with freshly squeezed orange juice. If you're that handy in the kitchen we'll do breakfast à l'anglais - get the bacon frying.

You'll be earning every bite though...

I'll be worth every cent you paid for that bottle of Cristal

Might have to eat dinner off of you one night...:lol: Dessert should be intresting...

So long as you don't get confused, me being as tasty as any dinner

Your gona make me blush..... :3oops: Damm .. to late

:3oops: :3oops:
Now it takes alot to make me do that.
 
Yes I'm talking about David Hockney. You're more cultured than you like to reveal. I bet if you drop the macho act you're a sweet sensitive guy. Shame about the politics.


Ya I have a little bit of that culture stuff someplace. As for the rest.. Sheila says the same thing. LOL Says I ....................... Nevermind, I have to go hit someone now before I get to soft and cuddly

Like all systems.
This is getting too civilized. I'm severely worried.


Civilized is definetly not as interesting....... What the he.ll is wrong with me....

Your sources include the Telegraph? Have you ever read that rag. Hardly reliable.
We won't quibble, but if we take your figure as read at 8.8%, I was out by 0.6% while you were out by 1.2%. Erm, who was closer?


One of three mind you... You were closer but mine were more accurate.

You don't have to get into HIM.
A good shooting competition is always fun if you get my meaning.


Open wide......



The power of suggestion.....LOL


Like I said, the champagne will be a '99 Cristal, with freshly squeezed orange juice. If you're that handy in the kitchen we'll do breakfast à l'anglais - get the bacon frying.


I'm handy in a whole lot of rooms, I just need the right incentive

So long as you don't get confused, me being as tasty as any dinner


I'll finish everything...no worries
 

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