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"While one food bank stays open it is an obscenity in my opinion. " It’s an investment in our free trading future | |||
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"'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world' Cant think why no other country in the world has bothered to waste money on one thus far. " Because no other country has the faintest echo of our glorious maritime history. This is about making Britannia rule the waves again. | |||
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"'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world' Cant think why no other country in the world has bothered to waste money on one thus far. Because no other country has the faintest echo of our glorious maritime history. This is about making Britannia rule the waves again." Long way to go to match other Navies. Nice attempt at former glory. Paper tiger to make the populace feel special. | |||
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"How will it benefit the United Kingdom?" Many jobs building it Showcase of British tech Increase in soft power Prestige for all citizens | |||
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"How will it benefit the United Kingdom? Many jobs building it Showcase of British tech Increase in soft power Prestige for all citizens " You have not answered the question. What exactly will it do? Don’t you realise it is a load of bollocks? The Royal Family don’t want it and Politicians will not be spending weeks at sea to head off to another country. This is just another way that Johnson & Co have learned to trigger their disciples. Give the followers flags, statues and now ships to furiously masturbate over and entirely predictably they will lose focus on the shambolic and internationally embarrassing way that the Govt is acting. | |||
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"How will it benefit the United Kingdom? Many jobs building it Showcase of British tech Increase in soft power Prestige for all citizens You have not answered the question. What exactly will it do? Don’t you realise it is a load of bollocks? The Royal Family don’t want it and Politicians will not be spending weeks at sea to head off to another country. This is just another way that Johnson & Co have learned to trigger their disciples. Give the followers flags, statues and now ships to furiously masturbate over and entirely predictably they will lose focus on the shambolic and internationally embarrassing way that the Govt is acting. " I don’t think that’s very patriotic. The Red Ensign will proudly fly from the pulpit. Stiffens the sinews. | |||
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"How will it benefit the United Kingdom? Many jobs building it Showcase of British tech Increase in soft power Prestige for all citizens You have not answered the question. What exactly will it do? Don’t you realise it is a load of bollocks? The Royal Family don’t want it and Politicians will not be spending weeks at sea to head off to another country. This is just another way that Johnson & Co have learned to trigger their disciples. Give the followers flags, statues and now ships to furiously masturbate over and entirely predictably they will lose focus on the shambolic and internationally embarrassing way that the Govt is acting. I don’t think that’s very patriotic. The Red Ensign will proudly fly from the pulpit. Stiffens the sinews. " No it won’t. Not if crewed by the Royal Navy. I find it laughable that people can get excited over something so pointless. Why do you think the former Royal Yacht Britannia was decommissioned and never replaced? I suppose it is kind of sweet that there are people in this country who think that because we can build a ship, we are a bit special. Bless | |||
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"How will it benefit the United Kingdom? Many jobs building it Showcase of British tech Increase in soft power Prestige for all citizens You have not answered the question. What exactly will it do? Don’t you realise it is a load of bollocks? The Royal Family don’t want it and Politicians will not be spending weeks at sea to head off to another country. This is just another way that Johnson & Co have learned to trigger their disciples. Give the followers flags, statues and now ships to furiously masturbate over and entirely predictably they will lose focus on the shambolic and internationally embarrassing way that the Govt is acting. I don’t think that’s very patriotic. The Red Ensign will proudly fly from the pulpit. Stiffens the sinews. No it won’t. Not if crewed by the Royal Navy. I find it laughable that people can get excited over something so pointless. Why do you think the former Royal Yacht Britannia was decommissioned and never replaced? I suppose it is kind of sweet that there are people in this country who think that because we can build a ship, we are a bit special. Bless" That was because of Lady Macbeth herself, Cherie Blair, out of spite. When Britannia sails again I shall be in the flotilla driving my sloop alongside winding in three sheets. | |||
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"Uncle Albert would be proud" 
Shame he camt sail it | |||
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"Cant believe people are biting to this." I only look at the OP posts now to see what new rubbish he is spouting. Got to feel sorry for him really if all he has to do is come on here and try to get a reaction out of others. | |||
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"Cant believe people are biting to this. I only look at the OP posts now to see what new rubbish he is spouting. Got to feel sorry for him really if all he has to do is come on here and try to get a reaction out of others." Which part is not true? | |||
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"'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world' Cant think why no other country in the world has bothered to waste money on one thus far. Because no other country has the faintest echo of our glorious maritime history. This is about making Britannia rule the waves again." In a boat that will be used by the royal family? I bet the US & Chinese navy’s are shitting themselves  | |||
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"How will it benefit the United Kingdom? Many jobs building it Showcase of British tech Increase in soft power Prestige for all citizens You have not answered the question. What exactly will it do? Don’t you realise it is a load of bollocks? The Royal Family don’t want it and Politicians will not be spending weeks at sea to head off to another country. This is just another way that Johnson & Co have learned to trigger their disciples. Give the followers flags, statues and now ships to furiously masturbate over and entirely predictably they will lose focus on the shambolic and internationally embarrassing way that the Govt is acting. I don’t think that’s very patriotic. The Red Ensign will proudly fly from the pulpit. Stiffens the sinews. No it won’t. Not if crewed by the Royal Navy. I find it laughable that people can get excited over something so pointless. Why do you think the former Royal Yacht Britannia was decommissioned and never replaced? I suppose it is kind of sweet that there are people in this country who think that because we can build a ship, we are a bit special. Bless That was because of Lady Macbeth herself, Cherie Blair, out of spite. When Britannia sails again I shall be in the flotilla driving my sloop alongside winding in three sheets. "Tbh , it Sounds like you are 3 sheets to the wind | |||
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"'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world' Cant think why no other country in the world has bothered to waste money on one thus far. Because no other country has the faintest echo of our glorious maritime history. This is about making Britannia rule the waves again. In a boat that will be used by the royal family? I bet the US & Chinese navy’s are shitting themselves "They don't have our maritime know how. Be surprised if the Chinese know their windward from their leeward. | |||
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"What would our brave soldiers, who died for want of proper equipment have to say about this waste of money? " They'd applaud its use for training purposes and direct their complaints to Blair and Campbell. | |||
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"'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world' Cant think why no other country in the world has bothered to waste money on one thus far. Because no other country has the faintest echo of our glorious maritime history. This is about making Britannia rule the waves again. In a boat that will be used by the royal family? I bet the US & Chinese navy’s are shitting themselves "I'm not proposing war against America, and anyway none of their kit works. They usually ask us for help. America has never won a war on its own. | |||
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"This is obviously going to end up on the same scrap heap as Boris' garden Bridge and the Scotland to Ireland bridge. The idiot desperately wants these flashy vanity projects so he can leave behind a legacy of something other than being a clueless buffoon. We're not going back to 'rule the waves' times. We have no empire, no armada on the horizon and the rest of the world sees us as a tinpot, xenophobic little rock that's frantically scrabbling around in its grandparent's attic, trying to dress up as something it used to be. " Lol : “Between 7 February and 27 March 2020 Ipsos MORI undertook a survey of 20,612 18-34 year olds with a minimum of secondary education in the 19 G20 countries. This was the fourth wave of research conducted among this audience by Ipsos MORI for the British Council, with two previous waves conducted in 2016 (before and after the EU referendum) and a further wave in 2018. This year’s study finds that the UK is now considered to be the most attractive country overall among young people in the G20. The UK has risen three ranks since 2018 and now ranks above countries such as Canada, Italy and Australia. The UK’s improved ranking is driven by drops in rating for Canada, Italy and Australia, while ratings for the UK have remained largely stable.“ | |||
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"'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world' Cant think why no other country in the world has bothered to waste money on one thus far. Because no other country has the faintest echo of our glorious maritime history. This is about making Britannia rule the waves again. In a boat that will be used by the royal family? I bet the US & Chinese navy’s are shitting themselves
They don't have our maritime know how. Be surprised if the Chinese know their windward from their leeward. "The US navy is ten times and the Chinese is 3 times larger than ours, I doubt they give a shit about a tiny little boat we are building for the royal family, it is pathetically irrelevant to them | |||
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"This is obviously going to end up on the same scrap heap as Boris' garden Bridge and the Scotland to Ireland bridge. The idiot desperately wants these flashy vanity projects so he can leave behind a legacy of something other than being a clueless buffoon. We're not going back to 'rule the waves' times. We have no empire, no armada on the horizon and the rest of the world sees us as a tinpot, xenophobic little rock that's frantically scrabbling around in its grandparent's attic, trying to dress up as something it used to be. Lol : “Between 7 February and 27 March 2020 Ipsos MORI undertook a survey of 20,612 18-34 year olds with a minimum of secondary education in the 19 G20 countries. This was the fourth wave of research conducted among this audience by Ipsos MORI for the British Council, with two previous waves conducted in 2016 (before and after the EU referendum) and a further wave in 2018. This year’s study finds that the UK is now considered to be the most attractive country overall among young people in the G20. The UK has risen three ranks since 2018 and now ranks above countries such as Canada, Italy and Australia. The UK’s improved ranking is driven by drops in rating for Canada, Italy and Australia, while ratings for the UK have remained largely stable.“" 20,612 people?? | |||
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"This is obviously going to end up on the same scrap heap as Boris' garden Bridge and the Scotland to Ireland bridge. The idiot desperately wants these flashy vanity projects so he can leave behind a legacy of something other than being a clueless buffoon. We're not going back to 'rule the waves' times. We have no empire, no armada on the horizon and the rest of the world sees us as a tinpot, xenophobic little rock that's frantically scrabbling around in its grandparent's attic, trying to dress up as something it used to be. Lol : “Between 7 February and 27 March 2020 Ipsos MORI undertook a survey of 20,612 18-34 year olds with a minimum of secondary education in the 19 G20 countries. This was the fourth wave of research conducted among this audience by Ipsos MORI for the British Council, with two previous waves conducted in 2016 (before and after the EU referendum) and a further wave in 2018. This year’s study finds that the UK is now considered to be the most attractive country overall among young people in the G20. The UK has risen three ranks since 2018 and now ranks above countries such as Canada, Italy and Australia. The UK’s improved ranking is driven by drops in rating for Canada, Italy and Australia, while ratings for the UK have remained largely stable.“ 20,612 people?? "In 19 countries, yes. Seems a decent survey size to me. | |||
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"This is obviously going to end up on the same scrap heap as Boris' garden Bridge and the Scotland to Ireland bridge. The idiot desperately wants these flashy vanity projects so he can leave behind a legacy of something other than being a clueless buffoon. We're not going back to 'rule the waves' times. We have no empire, no armada on the horizon and the rest of the world sees us as a tinpot, xenophobic little rock that's frantically scrabbling around in its grandparent's attic, trying to dress up as something it used to be. Lol : “Between 7 February and 27 March 2020 Ipsos MORI undertook a survey of 20,612 18-34 year olds with a minimum of secondary education in the 19 G20 countries. This was the fourth wave of research conducted among this audience by Ipsos MORI for the British Council, with two previous waves conducted in 2016 (before and after the EU referendum) and a further wave in 2018. This year’s study finds that the UK is now considered to be the most attractive country overall among young people in the G20. The UK has risen three ranks since 2018 and now ranks above countries such as Canada, Italy and Australia. The UK’s improved ranking is driven by drops in rating for Canada, Italy and Australia, while ratings for the UK have remained largely stable.“ 20,612 people??
In 19 countries, yes.
Seems a decent survey size to me."Pathetically small , less than 0.001 % | |||
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"This is obviously going to end up on the same scrap heap as Boris' garden Bridge and the Scotland to Ireland bridge. The idiot desperately wants these flashy vanity projects so he can leave behind a legacy of something other than being a clueless buffoon. We're not going back to 'rule the waves' times. We have no empire, no armada on the horizon and the rest of the world sees us as a tinpot, xenophobic little rock that's frantically scrabbling around in its grandparent's attic, trying to dress up as something it used to be. Lol : “Between 7 February and 27 March 2020 Ipsos MORI undertook a survey of 20,612 18-34 year olds with a minimum of secondary education in the 19 G20 countries. This was the fourth wave of research conducted among this audience by Ipsos MORI for the British Council, with two previous waves conducted in 2016 (before and after the EU referendum) and a further wave in 2018. This year’s study finds that the UK is now considered to be the most attractive country overall among young people in the G20. The UK has risen three ranks since 2018 and now ranks above countries such as Canada, Italy and Australia. The UK’s improved ranking is driven by drops in rating for Canada, Italy and Australia, while ratings for the UK have remained largely stable.“ 20,612 people??
In 19 countries, yes.
Seems a decent survey size to me.
Pathetically small , less than 0.001 %"I await your reference to a larger survey that says otherwise..... | |||
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"This is obviously going to end up on the same scrap heap as Boris' garden Bridge and the Scotland to Ireland bridge. The idiot desperately wants these flashy vanity projects so he can leave behind a legacy of something other than being a clueless buffoon. We're not going back to 'rule the waves' times. We have no empire, no armada on the horizon and the rest of the world sees us as a tinpot, xenophobic little rock that's frantically scrabbling around in its grandparent's attic, trying to dress up as something it used to be. Lol : “Between 7 February and 27 March 2020 Ipsos MORI undertook a survey of 20,612 18-34 year olds with a minimum of secondary education in the 19 G20 countries. This was the fourth wave of research conducted among this audience by Ipsos MORI for the British Council, with two previous waves conducted in 2016 (before and after the EU referendum) and a further wave in 2018. This year’s study finds that the UK is now considered to be the most attractive country overall among young people in the G20. The UK has risen three ranks since 2018 and now ranks above countries such as Canada, Italy and Australia. The UK’s improved ranking is driven by drops in rating for Canada, Italy and Australia, while ratings for the UK have remained largely stable.“ 20,612 people??
In 19 countries, yes.
Seems a decent survey size to me.
Pathetically small , less than 0.001 %
I await your reference to a larger survey that says otherwise....."No need, I shall just dismiss the pathetically small survey you have highlighted. Anyway, back to the OP, why are they building such a tiny little boat for the royal family, seems like an insult to me ? | |||
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"This is obviously going to end up on the same scrap heap as Boris' garden Bridge and the Scotland to Ireland bridge. The idiot desperately wants these flashy vanity projects so he can leave behind a legacy of something other than being a clueless buffoon. We're not going back to 'rule the waves' times. We have no empire, no armada on the horizon and the rest of the world sees us as a tinpot, xenophobic little rock that's frantically scrabbling around in its grandparent's attic, trying to dress up as something it used to be. Lol : “Between 7 February and 27 March 2020 Ipsos MORI undertook a survey of 20,612 18-34 year olds with a minimum of secondary education in the 19 G20 countries. This was the fourth wave of research conducted among this audience by Ipsos MORI for the British Council, with two previous waves conducted in 2016 (before and after the EU referendum) and a further wave in 2018. This year’s study finds that the UK is now considered to be the most attractive country overall among young people in the G20. The UK has risen three ranks since 2018 and now ranks above countries such as Canada, Italy and Australia. The UK’s improved ranking is driven by drops in rating for Canada, Italy and Australia, while ratings for the UK have remained largely stable.“ 20,612 people??
In 19 countries, yes.
Seems a decent survey size to me.
Pathetically small , less than 0.001 %
I await your reference to a larger survey that says otherwise.....
No need, I shall just dismiss the pathetically small survey you have highlighted. Anyway, back to the OP, why are they building such a tiny little boat for the royal family, seems like an insult to me ? "It’s more about getting the correct beam and draft ratios to make a superb looking ship, initial renderings look very promising. I’ve considered a few superyachts but mostly they are pretty ugly and lacking class. | |||
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"This is obviously going to end up on the same scrap heap as Boris' garden Bridge and the Scotland to Ireland bridge. The idiot desperately wants these flashy vanity projects so he can leave behind a legacy of something other than being a clueless buffoon. We're not going back to 'rule the waves' times. We have no empire, no armada on the horizon and the rest of the world sees us as a tinpot, xenophobic little rock that's frantically scrabbling around in its grandparent's attic, trying to dress up as something it used to be. Lol : “Between 7 February and 27 March 2020 Ipsos MORI undertook a survey of 20,612 18-34 year olds with a minimum of secondary education in the 19 G20 countries. This was the fourth wave of research conducted among this audience by Ipsos MORI for the British Council, with two previous waves conducted in 2016 (before and after the EU referendum) and a further wave in 2018. This year’s study finds that the UK is now considered to be the most attractive country overall among young people in the G20. The UK has risen three ranks since 2018 and now ranks above countries such as Canada, Italy and Australia. The UK’s improved ranking is driven by drops in rating for Canada, Italy and Australia, while ratings for the UK have remained largely stable.“ 20,612 people??
In 19 countries, yes.
Seems a decent survey size to me.
Pathetically small , less than 0.001 %
I await your reference to a larger survey that says otherwise.....
No need, I shall just dismiss the pathetically small survey you have highlighted. Anyway, back to the OP, why are they building such a tiny little boat for the royal family, seems like an insult to me ?
It’s more about getting the correct beam and draft ratios to make a superb looking ship, initial renderings look very promising.
I’ve considered a few superyachts but mostly they are pretty ugly and lacking class. "It is a pathetically small and cheap yacht tbh, it would be laughed at in the ‘mega rich’ ports of the world, a bit embarrassing tbh . | |||
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"This is obviously going to end up on the same scrap heap as Boris' garden Bridge and the Scotland to Ireland bridge. The idiot desperately wants these flashy vanity projects so he can leave behind a legacy of something other than being a clueless buffoon. We're not going back to 'rule the waves' times. We have no empire, no armada on the horizon and the rest of the world sees us as a tinpot, xenophobic little rock that's frantically scrabbling around in its grandparent's attic, trying to dress up as something it used to be. Lol : “Between 7 February and 27 March 2020 Ipsos MORI undertook a survey of 20,612 18-34 year olds with a minimum of secondary education in the 19 G20 countries. This was the fourth wave of research conducted among this audience by Ipsos MORI for the British Council, with two previous waves conducted in 2016 (before and after the EU referendum) and a further wave in 2018. This year’s study finds that the UK is now considered to be the most attractive country overall among young people in the G20. The UK has risen three ranks since 2018 and now ranks above countries such as Canada, Italy and Australia. The UK’s improved ranking is driven by drops in rating for Canada, Italy and Australia, while ratings for the UK have remained largely stable.“ 20,612 people??
In 19 countries, yes.
Seems a decent survey size to me.
Pathetically small , less than 0.001 %
I await your reference to a larger survey that says otherwise.....
No need, I shall just dismiss the pathetically small survey you have highlighted. Anyway, back to the OP, why are they building such a tiny little boat for the royal family, seems like an insult to me ?
It’s more about getting the correct beam and draft ratios to make a superb looking ship, initial renderings look very promising.
I’ve considered a few superyachts but mostly they are pretty ugly and lacking class.
It is a pathetically small and cheap yacht tbh, it would be laughed at in the ‘mega rich’ ports of the world, a bit embarrassing tbh . "The previous, smaller, Britannia, was hugely respected and enabled trade deals of several billion pounds to take place. I look at Octopus, Lionheart and Rising Sun and laugh at the crass vulgarity. | |||
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"This is obviously going to end up on the same scrap heap as Boris' garden Bridge and the Scotland to Ireland bridge. The idiot desperately wants these flashy vanity projects so he can leave behind a legacy of something other than being a clueless buffoon. We're not going back to 'rule the waves' times. We have no empire, no armada on the horizon and the rest of the world sees us as a tinpot, xenophobic little rock that's frantically scrabbling around in its grandparent's attic, trying to dress up as something it used to be. Lol : “Between 7 February and 27 March 2020 Ipsos MORI undertook a survey of 20,612 18-34 year olds with a minimum of secondary education in the 19 G20 countries. This was the fourth wave of research conducted among this audience by Ipsos MORI for the British Council, with two previous waves conducted in 2016 (before and after the EU referendum) and a further wave in 2018. This year’s study finds that the UK is now considered to be the most attractive country overall among young people in the G20. The UK has risen three ranks since 2018 and now ranks above countries such as Canada, Italy and Australia. The UK’s improved ranking is driven by drops in rating for Canada, Italy and Australia, while ratings for the UK have remained largely stable.“ 20,612 people??
In 19 countries, yes.
Seems a decent survey size to me.
Pathetically small , less than 0.001 %
I await your reference to a larger survey that says otherwise.....
No need, I shall just dismiss the pathetically small survey you have highlighted. Anyway, back to the OP, why are they building such a tiny little boat for the royal family, seems like an insult to me ?
It’s more about getting the correct beam and draft ratios to make a superb looking ship, initial renderings look very promising.
I’ve considered a few superyachts but mostly they are pretty ugly and lacking class.
It is a pathetically small and cheap yacht tbh, it would be laughed at in the ‘mega rich’ ports of the world, a bit embarrassing tbh .
The previous, smaller, Britannia, was hugely respected and enabled trade deals of several billion pounds to take place.
I look at Octopus, Lionheart and Rising Sun and laugh at the crass vulgarity."Such a tiny little cheap boat the likes of Bezos wouldn’t be seen dead on , such a tiddler, a bit embarrassing tbh | |||
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"While one food bank stays open it is an obscenity in my opinion. It’s an investment in our free trading future " Hahahahahahaahahahah! Satire is almost sounding like reality these days. -Matt | |||
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"Even the slightly woke Director of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Michael Lake, said that a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit, at home and abroad. “As he has said, the coming years are "a golden moment for the United Kingdom to shape a future as a global and forceful partner in the broadest sense...Relish it or regret it, this is no time for uncertainty or for inactivity. It will be crucial for the country to show its wares and talents to the best advantage in a competitive world." It would be a very suitable Post-Brexit symbol because it would be a real-life reminder that Britain's wealth has traditionally come from our maritime trading tradition, and we are launching – literally – upon that again!” Rule Britannia "Hang on. Didn't you say Brexit was a good idea in previous posts! Why do we need to spunk millions on a pointless boat to try to save Brexit? | |||
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"Even the slightly woke Director of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Michael Lake, said that a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit, at home and abroad. “As he has said, the coming years are "a golden moment for the United Kingdom to shape a future as a global and forceful partner in the broadest sense...Relish it or regret it, this is no time for uncertainty or for inactivity. It will be crucial for the country to show its wares and talents to the best advantage in a competitive world." It would be a very suitable Post-Brexit symbol because it would be a real-life reminder that Britain's wealth has traditionally come from our maritime trading tradition, and we are launching – literally – upon that again!” Rule Britannia "Why have they decided to build such a tiny and cheap boat? Admittedly I think the money could be better spent elsewhere but as they are apparently doing it for ‘prestige ‘ etc it’s embarrassing that they have settled on such a crappy , cheap little thing, it’s a bit embarrassing. I can just see all the other super yacht owners laughing when they see (if they can see it) that little thing chug into port | |||
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"Even the slightly woke Director of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Michael Lake, said that a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit, at home and abroad. “As he has said, the coming years are "a golden moment for the United Kingdom to shape a future as a global and forceful partner in the broadest sense...Relish it or regret it, this is no time for uncertainty or for inactivity. It will be crucial for the country to show its wares and talents to the best advantage in a competitive world." It would be a very suitable Post-Brexit symbol because it would be a real-life reminder that Britain's wealth has traditionally come from our maritime trading tradition, and we are launching – literally – upon that again!” Rule Britannia
Hang on. Didn't you say Brexit was a good idea in previous posts!
Why do we need to spunk millions on a pointless boat to try to save Brexit?"Brexit doesn’t need saving, my business has never been better. This is about educating the world how to do things properly with class and sophistication. | |||
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"Even the slightly woke Director of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Michael Lake, said that a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit, at home and abroad. “As he has said, the coming years are "a golden moment for the United Kingdom to shape a future as a global and forceful partner in the broadest sense...Relish it or regret it, this is no time for uncertainty or for inactivity. It will be crucial for the country to show its wares and talents to the best advantage in a competitive world." It would be a very suitable Post-Brexit symbol because it would be a real-life reminder that Britain's wealth has traditionally come from our maritime trading tradition, and we are launching – literally – upon that again!” Rule Britannia
Hang on. Didn't you say Brexit was a good idea in previous posts!
Why do we need to spunk millions on a pointless boat to try to save Brexit?
Brexit doesn’t need saving, my business has never been better. This is about educating the world how to do things properly with class and sophistication. "By building a cheap little boat, embarrassing tbh | |||
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"Even the slightly woke Director of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Michael Lake, said that a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit, at home and abroad. “As he has said, the coming years are "a golden moment for the United Kingdom to shape a future as a global and forceful partner in the broadest sense...Relish it or regret it, this is no time for uncertainty or for inactivity. It will be crucial for the country to show its wares and talents to the best advantage in a competitive world." It would be a very suitable Post-Brexit symbol because it would be a real-life reminder that Britain's wealth has traditionally come from our maritime trading tradition, and we are launching – literally – upon that again!” Rule Britannia
Hang on. Didn't you say Brexit was a good idea in previous posts!
Why do we need to spunk millions on a pointless boat to try to save Brexit?
Brexit doesn’t need saving, my business has never been better. This is about educating the world how to do things properly with class and sophistication.
By building a cheap little boat, embarrassing tbh "If on the off chance, wasting a load of cash on a pointless boat will somehow save brexit from being a total clusterfuck. As this guy claimed. It's worth a go. Do we have anything concrete on how the boat will help mitigate against all the businesses closing or moving to the EU? | |||
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"Even the slightly woke Director of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Michael Lake, said that a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit, at home and abroad. “As he has said, the coming years are "a golden moment for the United Kingdom to shape a future as a global and forceful partner in the broadest sense...Relish it or regret it, this is no time for uncertainty or for inactivity. It will be crucial for the country to show its wares and talents to the best advantage in a competitive world." It would be a very suitable Post-Brexit symbol because it would be a real-life reminder that Britain's wealth has traditionally come from our maritime trading tradition, and we are launching – literally – upon that again!” Rule Britannia
Hang on. Didn't you say Brexit was a good idea in previous posts!
Why do we need to spunk millions on a pointless boat to try to save Brexit?
Brexit doesn’t need saving, my business has never been better. This is about educating the world how to do things properly with class and sophistication.
By building a cheap little boat, embarrassing tbh
If on the off chance, wasting a load of cash on a pointless boat will somehow save brexit from being a total clusterfuck. As this guy claimed. It's worth a go.
Do we have anything concrete on how the boat will help mitigate against all the businesses closing or moving to the EU?"The OP is trying to claim that the boat is being built for prestige, £200 million is a lot of money but in ‘super yacht ‘ terms it’s peanuts, any billionaire would pay more . | |||
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"Even the slightly woke Director of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Michael Lake, said that a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit, at home and abroad. “As he has said, the coming years are "a golden moment for the United Kingdom to shape a future as a global and forceful partner in the broadest sense...Relish it or regret it, this is no time for uncertainty or for inactivity. It will be crucial for the country to show its wares and talents to the best advantage in a competitive world." It would be a very suitable Post-Brexit symbol because it would be a real-life reminder that Britain's wealth has traditionally come from our maritime trading tradition, and we are launching – literally – upon that again!” Rule Britannia
Hang on. Didn't you say Brexit was a good idea in previous posts!
Why do we need to spunk millions on a pointless boat to try to save Brexit?
Brexit doesn’t need saving, my business has never been better. This is about educating the world how to do things properly with class and sophistication.
By building a cheap little boat, embarrassing tbh
If on the off chance, wasting a load of cash on a pointless boat will somehow save brexit from being a total clusterfuck. As this guy claimed. It's worth a go.
Do we have anything concrete on how the boat will help mitigate against all the businesses closing or moving to the EU?
The OP is trying to claim that the boat is being built for prestige, £200 million is a lot of money but in ‘super yacht ‘ terms it’s peanuts, any billionaire would pay more . "Oh, I see. So we're spunking 200 mil on a pointless crappy boat. In the hope that this will somehow turn brexit from a pile of shit into a success. And I thought "take back control" was bad. | |||
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"How will it benefit the United Kingdom? Many jobs building it Showcase of British tech Increase in soft power Prestige for all citizens You have not answered the question. What exactly will it do? Don’t you realise it is a load of bollocks? The Royal Family don’t want it and Politicians will not be spending weeks at sea to head off to another country. This is just another way that Johnson & Co have learned to trigger their disciples. Give the followers flags, statues and now ships to furiously masturbate over and entirely predictably they will lose focus on the shambolic and internationally embarrassing way that the Govt is acting. " couldn’t agree more | |||
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"“The nations not so blest as thee Must, in their turn, to tyrants fall, While thou shalt flourish great and free: The dread and envy of them all.” " Splendid stuff | |||
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"'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world' Cant think why no other country in the world has bothered to waste money on one thus far. Because no other country has the faintest echo of our glorious maritime history. This is about making Britannia rule the waves again." "Child poverty increased most dramatically in the North East of England between 2015 and 2020, rising by over a third from 26 per cent to 37 per cent of all children." Shame the tories "paper over the cracks" with vanity projects | |||
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"The proposal is for a National Flagship, not for a new Royal Yacht. Its main purpose is to further UK interests abroad, both diplomatically and for trade purposes. No mention has been made if the Royal Family might use it or not. " Why can't we save time and money by flying diplomats about the place instead of sending them on a boat like luddites. And surely it would be better to use cargo ships for "trade purposes". | |||
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"The proposal is for a National Flagship, not for a new Royal Yacht. Its main purpose is to further UK interests abroad, both diplomatically and for trade purposes. No mention has been made if the Royal Family might use it or not. Why can't we save time and money by flying diplomats about the place instead of sending them on a boat like luddites. And surely it would be better to use cargo ships for "trade purposes". " Finally something I agree it's a gloryfied yacht. WTF imagine the escorts it needs to go anywhere. | |||
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"The proposal is for a National Flagship, not for a new Royal Yacht. Its main purpose is to further UK interests abroad, both diplomatically and for trade purposes. No mention has been made if the Royal Family might use it or not. " We live in the 21st century, wtf do we need a tiny little boat to further ‘UK interests abroad, both diplomatically and for trade purposes ? Do you honestly think the Chinese and the US or any other country give a shit about an irrelevant little boat ? | |||
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"And please stop insulting Her Majesty by calling it a boat. The Ferry across the Mersey is a boat. This is a Ship. A splendid Yacht of Quality oozing class and sophistication. It’s not something for supercilious poseurs. " It’s a little cheap boat | |||
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"The proposal is for a National Flagship, not for a new Royal Yacht. Its main purpose is to further UK interests abroad, both diplomatically and for trade purposes. No mention has been made if the Royal Family might use it or not. Why can't we save time and money by flying diplomats about the place instead of sending them on a boat like luddites. And surely it would be better to use cargo ships for "trade purposes". Finally something I agree it's a gloryfied yacht. WTF imagine the escorts it needs to go anywhere. " I think we agreed on a few things. But yeah. It's a silly boat used to distract people from whatever clusterfuck the government is on at the moment. Brexit/covid response/PPE nepotism/Boris fleecing the tax payers etc. And it's working. | |||
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"The proposal is for a National Flagship, not for a new Royal Yacht. Its main purpose is to further UK interests abroad, both diplomatically and for trade purposes. No mention has been made if the Royal Family might use it or not. Why can't we save time and money by flying diplomats about the place instead of sending them on a boat like luddites. And surely it would be better to use cargo ships for "trade purposes". Finally something I agree it's a gloryfied yacht. WTF imagine the escorts it needs to go anywhere. I think we agreed on a few things. But yeah. It's a silly boat used to distract people from whatever clusterfuck the government is on at the moment. Brexit/covid response/PPE nepotism/Boris fleecing the tax payers etc. And it's working. " | |||
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"Attempting to avoid all the above bickering. Can I just say I'm really pleased to live in this country. We live in a golden time. Most (but obviously not all diseases are reasonably under control,we're living longer than ever before and we're privileged on the whole to have the best living conditions in history. Let's be grateful for what we've got? The amount of refugees desperate to get here somewhat testifies to this surely? The only fly in the ointment I can see regards this ship/boat is that unfortunately we seem to have very little to sell to the rest of the world. We used to have industry and an inventive base,all of whiich seems to have faded away in recent times? Can anyone tell me what our u.s.p is now? We did lead the world in many fields but under government direction (of both colours!) We seem to have lost our direction and power base? We need money spending on innovation not window dressing or vanity projects? I noticed we're going ahead with HS2? No doubt useful for a few but I can't personally see huge benefits to the nation as a whole although we're all going to end up paying for it. Let's try to spread the cash around the nation in general instead of bolstering the inflationary south east. We need dispersal of the few assets we have not more centralisation. Are we not in huge debt atm? Let's not make it worse for the sake of the privileged few or we'll all be paying for it till our children are grandparents. Anyway that's me off my soapbox. Stay safe everyone "We are still 8th or 9th largest manufacturer in the world, we can and must do more though, too many years where all governments have thought real jobs were less worthy than pen pushers, the last year has shown who we need most. | |||
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"Bet ya they spend 200 million then end up with a pedalo that's got a flag painted on it." I read that as a paedo with a flag painted on it..but enough about prince Andrew.. | |||
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"Bet ya they spend 200 million then end up with a pedalo that's got a flag painted on it. I read that as a paedo with a flag painted on it..but enough about prince Andrew.." Don't sweat it. | |||
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"And this is a showcase for British Engineering that we can all enjoy and the rest of the world will admire and be inspired by. " I'd be fairly certain that at least half the world will be praying it sinks on its maiden voyage. | |||
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"Bet ya they spend 200 million then end up with a pedalo that's got a flag painted on it. I read that as a paedo with a flag painted on it..but enough about prince Andrew.. Don't sweat it." | |||
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"And this is a showcase for British Engineering that we can all enjoy and the rest of the world will admire and be inspired by. I'd be fairly certain that at least half the world will be praying it sinks on its maiden voyage. " Delightful | |||
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"And this is a showcase for British Engineering that we can all enjoy and the rest of the world will admire and be inspired by. " Then why are they planning on building something so small and cheap? The likes of Ambramovich wouldn’t be seen dead on such a tiddly little boat, embarrassing tbh | |||
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"'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world' Cant think why no other country in the world has bothered to waste money on one thus far. Because no other country has the faintest echo of our glorious maritime history. This is about making Britannia rule the waves again." | |||
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"How will it benefit the United Kingdom? Many jobs building it Showcase of British tech Increase in soft power Prestige for all citizens " | |||
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"Good God, what are you smoking, keep going it's hilarious lol 'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world' Cant think why no other country in the world has bothered to waste money on one thus far. Because no other country has the faintest echo of our glorious maritime history. This is about making Britannia rule the waves again." Don’t worry, I shall do. Trafalagar. Nelson. Drake. Turpitz. U571. Jellicoe. Glorious, stirring stuff. Let’s echo that with Britannia. | |||
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"And this is a showcase for British Engineering that we can all enjoy and the rest of the world will admire and be inspired by. " we can all enjoy ? Great I’ll have the last two weeks in September then is it all inclusive ? | |||
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"Good God, what are you smoking, keep going it's hilarious lol 'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world' Cant think why no other country in the world has bothered to waste money on one thus far. Because no other country has the faintest echo of our glorious maritime history. This is about making Britannia rule the waves again. Don’t worry, I shall do. Trafalagar. Nelson. Drake. Turpitz. U571. Jellicoe. Glorious, stirring stuff. Let’s echo that with Britannia." Right-oh... Trafalgar, as we tend to spell it, 1805 and Nelson, a mere 215 years ago. Drake, how long ago? Tirpitz, as we tend to spell it, as impressive as it was, was German. Don't confuse it with turpentine. U571? That's a bit of Hollywood fiction; if you're going to evoke British sea-going history, get your references right. FFS... | |||
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"I respect the new carrier not a ridiculous showpiece. "Yep, other countries already envious and we don't even have it yet. Clearly we're doing it right | |||
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"Good God, what are you smoking, keep going it's hilarious lol 'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world' Cant think why no other country in the world has bothered to waste money on one thus far. Because no other country has the faintest echo of our glorious maritime history. This is about making Britannia rule the waves again. Don’t worry, I shall do. Trafalagar. Nelson. Drake. Turpitz. U571. Jellicoe. Glorious, stirring stuff. Let’s echo that with Britannia. Right-oh... Trafalgar, as we tend to spell it, 1805 and Nelson, a mere 215 years ago. Drake, how long ago? Tirpitz, as we tend to spell it, as impressive as it was, was German. Don't confuse it with turpentine. U571? That's a bit of Hollywood fiction; if you're going to evoke British sea-going history, get your references right. FFS... " I think he's been at the turpentine alright! | |||
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"Good God, what are you smoking, keep going it's hilarious lol 'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world' Cant think why no other country in the world has bothered to waste money on one thus far. Because no other country has the faintest echo of our glorious maritime history. This is about making Britannia rule the waves again. Don’t worry, I shall do. Trafalagar. Nelson. Drake. Turpitz. U571. Jellicoe. Glorious, stirring stuff. Let’s echo that with Britannia. Right-oh... Trafalgar, as we tend to spell it, 1805 and Nelson, a mere 215 years ago. Drake, how long ago? Tirpitz, as we tend to spell it, as impressive as it was, was German. Don't confuse it with turpentine. U571? That's a bit of Hollywood fiction; if you're going to evoke British sea-going history, get your references right. FFS... " Oh do come along. I'm referring to the joint operation to sink Tirpitz, not the battleship itself obviously. U571 I referenced so that people know what I'm referring to, which was actually Operation Primrose and U110. My references are perfect. Cheers. | |||
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"Good God, what are you smoking, keep going it's hilarious lol 'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world' Cant think why no other country in the world has bothered to waste money on one thus far. Because no other country has the faintest echo of our glorious maritime history. This is about making Britannia rule the waves again." It's great ain't it | |||
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"Good God, what are you smoking, keep going it's hilarious lol 'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world' Cant think why no other country in the world has bothered to waste money on one thus far. Because no other country has the faintest echo of our glorious maritime history. This is about making Britannia rule the waves again. Don’t worry, I shall do. Trafalagar. Nelson. Drake. Turpitz. U571. Jellicoe. Glorious, stirring stuff. Let’s echo that with Britannia. Right-oh... Trafalgar, as we tend to spell it, 1805 and Nelson, a mere 215 years ago. Drake, how long ago? Tirpitz, as we tend to spell it, as impressive as it was, was German. Don't confuse it with turpentine. U571? That's a bit of Hollywood fiction; if you're going to evoke British sea-going history, get your references right. FFS... Oh do come along. I'm referring to the joint operation to sink Tirpitz, not the battleship itself obviously. U571 I referenced so that people know what I'm referring to, which was actually Operation Primrose and U110. My references are perfect. Cheers. "And as the Glorious, that was a mess, a top-level cock-up. Sounds familiar, no, or have you got fingers in ears? Go easy on the turpentine. | |||
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"I respect the new carrier not a ridiculous showpiece.
Yep, other countries already envious and we don't even have it yet. Clearly we're doing it right "Not envy laughing at the utter stupidity. | |||
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"I respect the new carrier not a ridiculous showpiece.
Yep, other countries already envious and we don't even have it yet. Clearly we're doing it right
Not envy laughing at the utter stupidity. "Doing what right.lol Make ridiculous boat Put a HVT on it. Go visit forgien nations. Brilliant just leave it in the harbor and stare at it once in awhile and have a crowd make motorboat noises. | |||
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"Good God, what are you smoking, keep going it's hilarious lol 'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world' Cant think why no other country in the world has bothered to waste money on one thus far. Because no other country has the faintest echo of our glorious maritime history. This is about making Britannia rule the waves again. Don’t worry, I shall do. Trafalagar. Nelson. Drake. Turpitz. U571. Jellicoe. Glorious, stirring stuff. Let’s echo that with Britannia. Right-oh... Trafalgar, as we tend to spell it, 1805 and Nelson, a mere 215 years ago. Drake, how long ago? Tirpitz, as we tend to spell it, as impressive as it was, was German. Don't confuse it with turpentine. U571? That's a bit of Hollywood fiction; if you're going to evoke British sea-going history, get your references right. FFS... Oh do come along. I'm referring to the joint operation to sink Tirpitz, not the battleship itself obviously. U571 I referenced so that people know what I'm referring to, which was actually Operation Primrose and U110. My references are perfect. Cheers. "Tirpitz was actually sank by the RAF Lancasters of 9 and 617 squadrons. The senior service managed to sink the Bismark. | |||
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"Disturbing lack of patriotism ITT." Good! As Samuel Johnson said, "Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel." | |||
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"Even the slightly woke Director of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Michael Lake, said that a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit, at home and abroad. “As he has said, the coming years are "a golden moment for the United Kingdom to shape a future as a global and forceful partner in the broadest sense...Relish it or regret it, this is no time for uncertainty or for inactivity. It will be crucial for the country to show its wares and talents to the best advantage in a competitive world." It would be a very suitable Post-Brexit symbol because it would be a real-life reminder that Britain's wealth has traditionally come from our maritime trading tradition, and we are launching – literally – upon that again!” Rule Britannia
Hang on. Didn't you say Brexit was a good idea in previous posts!
Why do we need to spunk millions on a pointless boat to try to save Brexit?
Brexit doesn’t need saving, my business has never been better. This is about educating the world how to do things properly with class and sophistication. "Yet your own post you quote someone who admits it could act as a boost "In the wake of Brexit" **a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit** Generally "in the wake of" isn't used in terming of something good
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"Disturbing lack of patriotism ITT." What does a glorified yacht have to do with patriotism? When that money can be better spent on upgrades for troops or the population. | |||
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"Disturbing lack of patriotism ITT. What does a glorified yacht have to do with patriotism? When that money can be better spent on upgrades for troops or the population. " Is this about America crashing and coming last in the Americas Cup earlier this year? America is now no longer interested in yachts? | |||
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"Disturbing lack of patriotism ITT. Good! As Samuel Johnson said, "Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel."" A popular misconception. He was actually referring to the "false patriotism" of William Pitt. In general Johnson valued "true" patriotism. I'm full of interesting facts. | |||
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"Disturbing lack of patriotism ITT. What does a glorified yacht have to do with patriotism? When that money can be better spent on upgrades for troops or the population. Is this about America crashing and coming last in the Americas Cup earlier this year? America is now no longer interested in yachts? "Don't need yachts to project. Our carriers suffice. | |||
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"Disturbing lack of patriotism ITT. What does a glorified yacht have to do with patriotism? When that money can be better spent on upgrades for troops or the population. Is this about America crashing and coming last in the Americas Cup earlier this year? America is now no longer interested in yachts?
Don't need yachts to project. Our carriers suffice."No offence but you simply don’t have the experience of 500 years of global naval domination that we do. | |||
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"Can’t believe this thread is still going. Heavy trolling by the OP lol" The banter us fun | |||
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"Even the slightly woke Director of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Michael Lake, said that a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit, at home and abroad. “As he has said, the coming years are "a golden moment for the United Kingdom to shape a future as a global and forceful partner in the broadest sense...Relish it or regret it, this is no time for uncertainty or for inactivity. It will be crucial for the country to show its wares and talents to the best advantage in a competitive world." It would be a very suitable Post-Brexit symbol because it would be a real-life reminder that Britain's wealth has traditionally come from our maritime trading tradition, and we are launching – literally – upon that again!” Rule Britannia
Hang on. Didn't you say Brexit was a good idea in previous posts!
Why do we need to spunk millions on a pointless boat to try to save Brexit?
Brexit doesn’t need saving, my business has never been better. This is about educating the world how to do things properly with class and sophistication.
Yet your own post you quote someone who admits it could act as a boost "In the wake of Brexit"
**a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit**
Generally "in the wake of" isn't used in terming of something good
#Confused again OP "OED says it just means aftermath or consequence. You’re putting your own slant on it unfortunately. | |||
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"Even the slightly woke Director of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Michael Lake, said that a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit, at home and abroad. “As he has said, the coming years are "a golden moment for the United Kingdom to shape a future as a global and forceful partner in the broadest sense...Relish it or regret it, this is no time for uncertainty or for inactivity. It will be crucial for the country to show its wares and talents to the best advantage in a competitive world." It would be a very suitable Post-Brexit symbol because it would be a real-life reminder that Britain's wealth has traditionally come from our maritime trading tradition, and we are launching – literally – upon that again!” Rule Britannia
Hang on. Didn't you say Brexit was a good idea in previous posts!
Why do we need to spunk millions on a pointless boat to try to save Brexit?
Brexit doesn’t need saving, my business has never been better. This is about educating the world how to do things properly with class and sophistication.
Yet your own post you quote someone who admits it could act as a boost "In the wake of Brexit"
**a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit**
Generally "in the wake of" isn't used in terming of something good
#Confused again OP
OED says it just means aftermath or consequence. You’re putting your own slant on it unfortunately. "Here then, definition of aftermath the consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event. #opdiggingdeeper | |||
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"Even the slightly woke Director of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Michael Lake, said that a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit, at home and abroad. “As he has said, the coming years are "a golden moment for the United Kingdom to shape a future as a global and forceful partner in the broadest sense...Relish it or regret it, this is no time for uncertainty or for inactivity. It will be crucial for the country to show its wares and talents to the best advantage in a competitive world." It would be a very suitable Post-Brexit symbol because it would be a real-life reminder that Britain's wealth has traditionally come from our maritime trading tradition, and we are launching – literally – upon that again!” Rule Britannia
Hang on. Didn't you say Brexit was a good idea in previous posts!
Why do we need to spunk millions on a pointless boat to try to save Brexit?
Brexit doesn’t need saving, my business has never been better. This is about educating the world how to do things properly with class and sophistication.
Yet your own post you quote someone who admits it could act as a boost "In the wake of Brexit"
**a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit**
Generally "in the wake of" isn't used in terming of something good
#Confused again OP
OED says it just means aftermath or consequence. You’re putting your own slant on it unfortunately.
Here then, definition of aftermath
the consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event.
#opdiggingdeeper "Look no skin off my nose, it’s upto you if you want to quote the accurate unedited dictionary definition of aftermath. It’s a question of your forum credibility really. I’m probably not the only one who’s a stickler for detail and cross checks stuff. | |||
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"Even the slightly woke Director of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Michael Lake, said that a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit, at home and abroad. “As he has said, the coming years are "a golden moment for the United Kingdom to shape a future as a global and forceful partner in the broadest sense...Relish it or regret it, this is no time for uncertainty or for inactivity. It will be crucial for the country to show its wares and talents to the best advantage in a competitive world." It would be a very suitable Post-Brexit symbol because it would be a real-life reminder that Britain's wealth has traditionally come from our maritime trading tradition, and we are launching – literally – upon that again!” Rule Britannia
Hang on. Didn't you say Brexit was a good idea in previous posts!
Why do we need to spunk millions on a pointless boat to try to save Brexit?
Brexit doesn’t need saving, my business has never been better. This is about educating the world how to do things properly with class and sophistication.
Yet your own post you quote someone who admits it could act as a boost "In the wake of Brexit"
**a National Flagship could act as a travelling ambassador to boost Britain's trade and prestige in the wake of Brexit**
Generally "in the wake of" isn't used in terming of something good
#Confused again OP
OED says it just means aftermath or consequence. You’re putting your own slant on it unfortunately.
Here then, definition of aftermath
the consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event.
#opdiggingdeeper
Look no skin off my nose, it’s upto you if you want to quote the accurate unedited dictionary definition of aftermath.
It’s a question of your forum credibility really. I’m probably not the only one who’s a stickler for detail and cross checks stuff. "Oxford dictionary Aftermath ?the situation that exists as a result of an important (and usually unpleasant) event, especially a war, an accident, etc. You're sure a sucker for punishment | |||
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"Some early tender interior specification details, sounds like it's going to be a very special Ship: "Rubelli’s Katagami jacquard, bespoke furniture in linen and silk and covered walls and ceilings in parchment to complement the custom leather Venetian blinds. Ovry Dedar’s bold geometric Pachisi print for statement furniture and discreet Intarsiato for curtains. Thibaut’s Sunbrella fabric for outside upholstery and cushion fabrics from the highly patterned Calypso and Portico collections and soft, neutral tones along with teak and oak flooring and joiners."" Will it be called the hms nonce? | |||
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"Some early tender interior specification details, sounds like it's going to be a very special Ship: "Rubelli’s Katagami jacquard, bespoke furniture in linen and silk and covered walls and ceilings in parchment to complement the custom leather Venetian blinds. Ovry Dedar’s bold geometric Pachisi print for statement furniture and discreet Intarsiato for curtains. Thibaut’s Sunbrella fabric for outside upholstery and cushion fabrics from the highly patterned Calypso and Portico collections and soft, neutral tones along with teak and oak flooring and joiners."" Such a tiny little cheap boat, £200 million is small fry, it will be laughed at in places like Monaco, tbh , it’s a bit embarrassing | |||
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"Some early tender interior specification details, sounds like it's going to be a very special Ship: "Rubelli’s Katagami jacquard, bespoke furniture in linen and silk and covered walls and ceilings in parchment to complement the custom leather Venetian blinds. Ovry Dedar’s bold geometric Pachisi print for statement furniture and discreet Intarsiato for curtains. Thibaut’s Sunbrella fabric for outside upholstery and cushion fabrics from the highly patterned Calypso and Portico collections and soft, neutral tones along with teak and oak flooring and joiners." Will it be called the hms nonce?" | |||
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"Its a bit of a weird idea Naming a boat after a fictional character Cant it be called HMS Winnie the Pooh or something if Its going down the fictional character route ?" From what I've been reading it is going to be named after Prince Philip. Hardly a fictional character. However, I also read that the Queen doesn't approve of the name. So where do we go from here? | |||
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"Its a bit of a weird idea Naming a boat after a fictional character Cant it be called HMS Winnie the Pooh or something if Its going down the fictional character route ? From what I've been reading it is going to be named after Prince Philip. Hardly a fictional character. However, I also read that the Queen doesn't approve of the name. So where do we go from here?" Easy to name her, eg HMS Majestic Glorianna HMS New Britannic Empire HMS Britannic Victory HMS Imperial Crusader etc etc | |||
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"Will there be a Wetherspoons on board? Important question." I doubt there will be enough room, it’s a tiny little thing, hardly worth building , tbh , it’s a bit embarrassing | |||
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"Its a bit of a weird idea Naming a boat after a fictional character Cant it be called HMS Winnie the Pooh or something if Its going down the fictional character route ? From what I've been reading it is going to be named after Prince Philip. Hardly a fictional character. However, I also read that the Queen doesn't approve of the name. So where do we go from here? Easy to name her, eg HMS Majestic Glorianna HMS New Britannic Empire HMS Britannic Victory HMS Imperial Crusader etc etc " Boaty McBoatface? | |||
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"Its a bit of a weird idea Naming a boat after a fictional character Cant it be called HMS Winnie the Pooh or something if Its going down the fictional character route ? From what I've been reading it is going to be named after Prince Philip. Hardly a fictional character. However, I also read that the Queen doesn't approve of the name. So where do we go from here? Easy to name her, eg HMS Majestic Glorianna HMS New Britannic Empire HMS Britannic Victory HMS Imperial Crusader etc etc Boaty McBoatface? " HMS Jingoism | |||
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"Its a bit of a weird idea Naming a boat after a fictional character Cant it be called HMS Winnie the Pooh or something if Its going down the fictional character route ? From what I've been reading it is going to be named after Prince Philip. Hardly a fictional character. However, I also read that the Queen doesn't approve of the name. So where do we go from here?" Hms bigoted racist? | |||
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"HMS Brexiteer  "Not a good idea, with a name like that it will cost £120 billion, take 5 years to build and will sink like a stone on its maiden voyage. | |||
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Not a good idea, with a name like that it will cost £120 billion, take 5 years to build and will sink like a stone on its maiden voyage. " | |||
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"HMS Brexiteer
Not a good idea, with a name like that it will cost £120 billion, take 5 years to build and will sink like a stone on its maiden voyage. "Bravo i say Bravo . | |||
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"I’m sure we can all agree on this at least. Makes us proud “Construction of the new ship is expected to begin as soon as 2022 and it will enter service within the next four years. The tendering process for the design and construction of the vessel will launch shortly, with an emphasis on showcasing British design expertise and the latest innovations in green technology. It is expected to be in service for about 30 years, and will be crewed by the Royal Navy. Mr Johnson said: 'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world, reflecting the UK's burgeoning status as a great, independent maritime trading nation. “ " Lets just keep fingers crossed they give the building contract to a legitimate ship builder and not dodgy chums who dont know port and starboard | |||
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"I’m sure we can all agree on this at least. Makes us proud “Construction of the new ship is expected to begin as soon as 2022 and it will enter service within the next four years. The tendering process for the design and construction of the vessel will launch shortly, with an emphasis on showcasing British design expertise and the latest innovations in green technology. It is expected to be in service for about 30 years, and will be crewed by the Royal Navy. Mr Johnson said: 'This new national flagship will be the first vessel of its kind in the world, reflecting the UK's burgeoning status as a great, independent maritime trading nation. “ Lets just keep fingers crossed they give the building contract to a legitimate ship builder and not dodgy chums who dont know port and starboard "I'd bet that whoever gets it will have trouble with up and down. | |||
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"Another piece of off-the-cuff, ill-considered distraction buffoonery from the idiot who brought you the swinging garden bridge, unused water cannons, bendy bus madness and quickly shelved proposals for an airport on an island in the Thames and the ludicrous tunnel to Ireland through munitions central. Wank fodder for little Englander brexiteers pining for the days of rule britannia, with their accompanying invasions, looting and murder of fuzzy-wuzzies. The British empire was the most destructive and genocidal in history and it is depressing to see people still evoking the language of that shameful imperialism. " | |||
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"Another piece of off-the-cuff, ill-considered distraction buffoonery from the idiot who brought you the swinging garden bridge, unused water cannons, bendy bus madness and quickly shelved proposals for an airport on an island in the Thames and the ludicrous tunnel to Ireland through munitions central. Wank fodder for little Englander brexiteers pining for the days of rule britannia, with their accompanying invasions, looting and murder of fuzzy-wuzzies. The British empire was the most destructive and genocidal in history and it is depressing to see people still evoking the language of that shameful imperialism. " Back to the history books for you. Oh and where there was military action, it tended to be led by the Scots. | |||
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"HMS Salty. HMS Rashford. HMS Dry your eyes. "HMS peado (allegedly) carrier | |||
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"Another piece of off-the-cuff, ill-considered distraction buffoonery from the idiot who brought you the swinging garden bridge, unused water cannons, bendy bus madness and quickly shelved proposals for an airport on an island in the Thames and the ludicrous tunnel to Ireland through munitions central. Wank fodder for little Englander brexiteers pining for the days of rule britannia, with their accompanying invasions, looting and murder of fuzzy-wuzzies. The British empire was the most destructive and genocidal in history and it is depressing to see people still evoking the language of that shameful imperialism. Back to the history books for you. Oh and where there was military action, it tended to be led by the Scots. " My favourite quote from any film This is often used as a tactic Send the small beleaguered group into fight 1st Then take the glory after the cannon fodder have been dealt with . It's How the U.S Won WW2 . | |||
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""It's How the U.S Won WW2" I'm glad that's at last being acknowledged. It's normally a case of "We stood alone... we beat the Nazis all by ourselves with a little bit of belated support from the Yanks and the Reds"" It isn't really true, but No one here likes Russia very much So to annoy some of the locals i used the Late comers to the party | |||
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""It's How the U.S Won WW2" I'm glad that's at last being acknowledged. It's normally a case of "We stood alone... we beat the Nazis all by ourselves with a little bit of belated support from the Yanks and the Reds"" well funny that iv never read anything like that then | |||
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""It's How the U.S Won WW2" I'm glad that's at last being acknowledged. It's normally a case of "We stood alone... we beat the Nazis all by ourselves with a little bit of belated support from the Yanks and the Reds"" Agree completely | |||
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"While one food bank stays open it is an obscenity in my opinion. " Correct, an obscene amount of money while we have food banks throughout the UK helping those in need. Johnson and his vile tories dont give a toss for anyone apart from their rich donor's | |||
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"Another piece of off-the-cuff, ill-considered distraction buffoonery from the idiot who brought you the swinging garden bridge, unused water cannons, bendy bus madness and quickly shelved proposals for an airport on an island in the Thames and the ludicrous tunnel to Ireland through munitions central. Wank fodder for little Englander brexiteers pining for the days of rule britannia, with their accompanying invasions, looting and murder of fuzzy-wuzzies. The British empire was the most destructive and genocidal in history and it is depressing to see people still evoking the language of that shameful imperialism. " 100% agree, the flagshaggers will be cumming bucketloads. | |||
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""It's How the U.S Won WW2" I'm glad that's at last being acknowledged. It's normally a case of "We stood alone... we beat the Nazis all by ourselves with a little bit of belated support from the Yanks and the Reds" well funny that iv never read anything like that then " Me neither It's funny how people on here totally rewrite history | |||
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"While one food bank stays open it is an obscenity in my opinion. Correct, an obscene amount of money while we have food banks throughout the UK helping those in need. Johnson and his vile tories dont give a toss for anyone apart from their rich donor's " | |||
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""It's How the U.S Won WW2" I'm glad that's at last being acknowledged. It's normally a case of "We stood alone... we beat the Nazis all by ourselves with a little bit of belated support from the Yanks and the Reds" well funny that iv never read anything like that then Me neither It's funny how people on here totally rewrite history "I had this last week with a regular on here making shit up and changing words arounf to suit his agenda it’s standard on here now tho | |||
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"While one food bank stays open it is an obscenity in my opinion. Correct, an obscene amount of money while we have food banks throughout the UK helping those in need. Johnson and his vile tories dont give a toss for anyone apart from their rich donor's " | |||
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""It's How the U.S Won WW2" I'm glad that's at last being acknowledged. It's normally a case of "We stood alone... we beat the Nazis all by ourselves with a little bit of belated support from the Yanks and the Reds" well funny that iv never read anything like that then Me neither It's funny how people on here totally rewrite history "Who has rewrote history? | |||
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""It's How the U.S Won WW2" I'm glad that's at last being acknowledged. It's normally a case of "We stood alone... we beat the Nazis all by ourselves with a little bit of belated support from the Yanks and the Reds" well funny that iv never read anything like that then Me neither It's funny how people on here totally rewrite history "Don’t worry the person responsible already said they only wrote it to get a reaction Takes all sorts  | |||
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""It's How the U.S Won WW2" I'm glad that's at last being acknowledged. It's normally a case of "We stood alone... we beat the Nazis all by ourselves with a little bit of belated support from the Yanks and the Reds" well funny that iv never read anything like that then Me neither Indeed they did Far to many think The Russians & The Americans had Nothing to do with it . It was old Blighty that won it they'd say. It's funny how people on here totally rewrite history
Don’t worry the person responsible already said they only wrote it to get a reaction
Takes all sorts "Indeed they did Far to many think The Russians & The Americans had Nothing to do with it . It was old Blighty that won it they'd say | |||
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""It's How the U.S Won WW2" I'm glad that's at last being acknowledged. It's normally a case of "We stood alone... we beat the Nazis all by ourselves with a little bit of belated support from the Yanks and the Reds" well funny that iv never read anything like that then Me neither Indeed they did Far to many think The Russians & The Americans had Nothing to do with it . It was old Blighty that won it they'd say. It's funny how people on here totally rewrite history
Don’t worry the person responsible already said they only wrote it to get a reaction
Takes all sorts
Indeed they did
Far to many think The Russians & The Americans had
Nothing to do with it .
It was old Blighty that won it they'd say
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""It's How the U.S Won WW2" I'm glad that's at last being acknowledged. It's normally a case of "We stood alone... we beat the Nazis all by ourselves with a little bit of belated support from the Yanks and the Reds" well funny that iv never read anything like that then Me neither Indeed they did Far to many think The Russians & The Americans had Nothing to do with it . It was old Blighty that won it they'd say. It's funny how people on here totally rewrite history
Don’t worry the person responsible already said they only wrote it to get a reaction
Takes all sorts
Indeed they did
Far to many think The Russians & The Americans had
Nothing to do with it .
It was old Blighty that won it they'd say
can you show any post that as said that then aw do you just like making shite up out of boredom "I need to show workings out ? Having read so many of "yours & your crews posts " I didnt think we need to proof stuff . | |||
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""It's How the U.S Won WW2" I'm glad that's at last being acknowledged. It's normally a case of "We stood alone... we beat the Nazis all by ourselves with a little bit of belated support from the Yanks and the Reds" well funny that iv never read anything like that then Me neither Indeed they did Far to many think The Russians & The Americans had Nothing to do with it . It was old Blighty that won it they'd say. It's funny how people on here totally rewrite history
Don’t worry the person responsible already said they only wrote it to get a reaction
Takes all sorts
Indeed they did
Far to many think The Russians & The Americans had
Nothing to do with it .
It was old Blighty that won it they'd say
can you show any post that as said that then aw do you just like making shite up out of boredom
I need to show workings out ?
Having read so many of "yours & your crews posts "
I didnt think we need to proof stuff .
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""It's How the U.S Won WW2" I'm glad that's at last being acknowledged. It's normally a case of "We stood alone... we beat the Nazis all by ourselves with a little bit of belated support from the Yanks and the Reds" well funny that iv never read anything like that then Me neither Indeed they did Far to many think The Russians & The Americans had Nothing to do with it . It was old Blighty that won it they'd say. It's funny how people on here totally rewrite history
Don’t worry the person responsible already said they only wrote it to get a reaction
Takes all sorts
Indeed they did
Far to many think The Russians & The Americans had
Nothing to do with it .
It was old Blighty that won it they'd say
can you show any post that as said that then aw do you just like making shite up out of boredom
I need to show workings out ?
Having read so many of "yours & your crews posts "
I didnt think we need to proof stuff .
so you can’t then there’s a shock "Oh i can Im just not going to . I'll keep it for something far Juicier & deserving of a ban for the Author if the mods deem it so . | |||
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