Dude, really? you came to this discussion late and didn't even bother to read my replies (as well as others) to all your sister comments before weighing in?
Basques have been fighting a revolution for independence for decades?
That actually mad me laugh out loud. If Terrorist organizations were one big happy family, the Basques would the perennial family alcoholic fuck-up with delusions of grandeur.
You seem to think I don't think this is serious. It is and I do. But using historical context, I also know things are about as good on this issue right now as they ever have been. You go ahead and shit your pants if you want to.
Oh, I don't know... Canada having a large secessionist movement
Which is a much bigger issue than just language. Also, do yourself a favour and read to the end of the article you linked, especially link #21. The issue is about as dead and buried right now as it's ever been in Canada's history, but thanks for concern trolling us.
in the words of Herman Von Rompuy, the President of the European council, "Ever closer union"
This is the weak shit we're using as arguments on Slashdot now?
That sure sounds like a federal Europe to me.
This does nothing to support your earlier points. I'll say it a different way so maybe you'll understand: The EU, like the UN was a reaction to the waste, destruction and bloodshed engendered by the two biggest wars this planet had ever seen, not a drive towards some nebulous One World Government. I'll happily admit a lot of this got perverted along he way, but your argument was about intentions, not facts as they stand now.
GP's assertion was that my country can 'barely manage' two languages. We're managing that just fine.
As to the issue of Quebecois nationalism, it really gets blown out of proportion in other countries. Like any major voting bloc, they want their dicks stroked and so they make noise. Once a generation or so, they even like to make a big stink, as in the referendum (which I know is scary-sounding, but that's how things work when you don't delegate your democracy.)
It's just politics, not the end of Canada as we know it.
Seriously, listen to Rush Limbaugh once in a while. As far as he's concerned, the only thing stopping the US from being the conservative paradise that an overwhelming majority of citizens wants it to be is a small, dedicated cadre of highly-trained political saboteurs and brainwashing experts known as liberals.
I wish more Christians/Jews/Muslims understood this. Even after the conceptual hurdle that is belief in a higher authority, their God is a colossal dick. Who the fuck wants to hop on that bandwagon?
No. Apparently my entertainment value exceeds my annoyance factor. I was as surprised as you are, but now I just roll with it.
I mean look at your replies here, nothing but patronization
Pff, that's nothing, I've slowed down a lot in the last few years. You should buy yourself a subscription and delve into my comment history if you really want to get offended.
You reinforce the opinion expressed in OP with your behavior.
You're saying I'm part of the problem? Please. Even I don't have that high an opinion of myself. This place had already started its downward slide before I started posting regularly.
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Dude, really? you came to this discussion late and didn't even bother to read my replies (as well as others) to all your sister comments before weighing in?
Not cool, man, not cool.
Basques have been fighting a revolution for independence for decades?
That actually mad me laugh out loud. If Terrorist organizations were one big happy family, the Basques would the perennial family alcoholic fuck-up with delusions of grandeur.
Hey, if you want to add more drawn-out, devastating European wars to the pile, fine by me. I was just trying to stay current.
You seem to think I don't think this is serious. It is and I do. But using historical context, I also know things are about as good on this issue right now as they ever have been. You go ahead and shit your pants if you want to.
So basically, what you're saying is that Texas sucks. No news there.
More and more you're having to learn fscking spanish to be able to communicate in this country....is a PITA.
Oooh! Examples please. Even in Miami airport I don't have this problem, so I'd love to know what you're talking about.
Oh, I don't know... Canada having a large secessionist movement
Which is a much bigger issue than just language. Also, do yourself a favour and read to the end of the article you linked, especially link #21. The issue is about as dead and buried right now as it's ever been in Canada's history, but thanks for concern trolling us.
in the words of Herman Von Rompuy, the President of the European council, "Ever closer union"
This is the weak shit we're using as arguments on Slashdot now?
That sure sounds like a federal Europe to me.
This does nothing to support your earlier points. I'll say it a different way so maybe you'll understand: The EU, like the UN was a reaction to the waste, destruction and bloodshed engendered by the two biggest wars this planet had ever seen, not a drive towards some nebulous One World Government. I'll happily admit a lot of this got perverted along he way, but your argument was about intentions, not facts as they stand now.
I am Canadian, thanks.
GP's assertion was that my country can 'barely manage' two languages. We're managing that just fine.
As to the issue of Quebecois nationalism, it really gets blown out of proportion in other countries. Like any major voting bloc, they want their dicks stroked and so they make noise. Once a generation or so, they even like to make a big stink, as in the referendum (which I know is scary-sounding, but that's how things work when you don't delegate your democracy.)
It's just politics, not the end of Canada as we know it.
Canada can barely manage with two languages.
This concept of yours is based on...?
A nation... and that was the eventual goal of the whole EU dream...
Quite simply wrong. The EU, as a concept, was formed in the crucibles of WW1 and WW2.
You were never going to erase the French from a Frenchman
More hyperbole. Where exactly do you get all these kooky ideas from?
His type certainly act like they do.
Seriously, listen to Rush Limbaugh once in a while. As far as he's concerned, the only thing stopping the US from being the conservative paradise that an overwhelming majority of citizens wants it to be is a small, dedicated cadre of highly-trained political saboteurs and brainwashing experts known as liberals.
I wish more Christians/Jews/Muslims understood this. Even after the conceptual hurdle that is belief in a higher authority, their God is a colossal dick. Who the fuck wants to hop on that bandwagon?
Won't somebody please think of the free market?
Not gonna happen. Libs fear it, Conservatives abuse it, and the Corporations want to get rid of it.
Best of luck.
They gave us the bird flu by fucking pigs, lets give them the yak flu by fucking camels.
Oh, is it time for another of Herman Cain's foreign policy proposals?
And people like you don't lose Karma on /.?
No. Apparently my entertainment value exceeds my annoyance factor. I was as surprised as you are, but now I just roll with it.
I mean look at your replies here, nothing but patronization
Pff, that's nothing, I've slowed down a lot in the last few years. You should buy yourself a subscription and delve into my comment history if you really want to get offended.
You reinforce the opinion expressed in OP with your behavior.
You're saying I'm part of the problem? Please. Even I don't have that high an opinion of myself. This place had already started its downward slide before I started posting regularly.
Yet you replied to it, so there must have been some desire to make someone else look silly on the internet rattling around in the old skull there
Well done! At least you got smarts.
that you couldn't catch onto the originally intended absurdity.
You're right, it is a shame. Hope you use it as positive, and not negative reinforcement. Good luck!
Actually, only 2. I switched to Debian this year.
That was a joke? Seriously? Your post was so boring I almost fell asleep. I weep for the future of written humour.
Please step away from the crack pipe.
Well, I don't even own a TV!
Let's not forget the venerable Long Pig franchise in Transmetropolitan.
When will it become clear that the mindset you espouse is but a rounding error on some spreadsheet?
Very nicely done. I'll never understand these "Apple Is Shiny But Inferior" idiots venting their puzzlement as fact.
LOOK FOR A NEW JOB!
In this economy? Screw that.
I'm fairly sure it got shortened to just "Fuck You" a couple years back.
Pedants ruin everything.
evidence
All in GP's post. Sorry you missed them.