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  • RodKirby
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    • Dec 2002
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    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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    Another perspective (?)

    I realize that this is not PC, and I don't wish to offend. But, for those who remember some of the history...

    The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist activity and have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved." Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross." Londoners have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies all but ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from "Tiresome" to a "Bloody Nuisance." The last time the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning level was during the great fire of 1666.

    Also, the French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are "Surrender" and "Collaborate." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability.

    It's not only the English and French that are on a heightened level of alert. Italy has increased the alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly" to "Elaborate Military Posturing." Two more levels
    remain: "Ineffective Combat Operations" and "Change Sides."

    The Germans also increased their alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs." They also have two higher levels: "Invade a Neighbour" and "Lose."

    Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual, and the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.

    The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish Navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish Armada
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  • Ken Massingale
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    • Dec 2002
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    #2
    A good one, Rod. I especially appreciate the second paragraph. :-)

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    • Uncle Cracker
      The Full Monte
      • May 2007
      • 7091
      • Sunshine State
      • BT3000

      #3
      Originally posted by Ken Massingale
      A good one, Rod. I especially appreciate the second paragraph. :-)
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      • Popeye
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        • Mar 2003
        • 1848
        • Woodbine, Ga
        • Grizzly 1023SL

        #4
        As they say down here Rod.... "Ya'll ain't right" But you're probably closer to correct than we think. Pat
        Woodworking is therapy.....some of us need more therapy than others. <ZERO>

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        • Bruce Cohen
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          • May 2003
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          • Nanuet, NY, USA.
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          #5
          Hey Rod,

          You can never not be PC in my book. You hit it right on the button.

          I think we should keep reminding the bulk of Europe that if it wasn't for us, the Brits and you guys, they'd all be speaking German now.

          Give 'em h*ll,

          Bruce
          "Western civilization didn't make all men equal,
          Samuel Colt did"

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          • DonHo
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            • Mar 2004
            • 1098
            • Shawnee, OK, USA.
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            #6
            I like it, I'll probably be emailing a copy of it to some of my friends.
            If I send it to any frenchys, I'll use Rod's name

            DonHo
            Don

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            • Garasaki
              Senior Member
              • Sep 2006
              • 550

              #7
              I literally laughed out loud, twice, while reading that.

              I enjoyed the bit about the french the most. Cheese eattin run monkeys...

              Come to think of it, my 2 lol's were both at the french paragraph.
              -John

              "Look, I can't surrender without orders. I mean they emphasized that to me particularly. I don't know exactly why. The guy said "Blake, never surrender without checking"
              -Henry Blake

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              • Knottscott
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                • Dec 2004
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                • Rochester, NY.
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                #8
                Best yuck of the day!
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                • Jbridge337
                  Established Member
                  • Nov 2004
                  • 118
                  • GA.

                  #9
                  go to the google home page and type in

                  french military victories

                  click the "I'm feeling lucky" button

                  enjoy

                  click the option given

                  enjoy some more


                  Jim

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                  • docrowan
                    Senior Member
                    • Mar 2007
                    • 893
                    • New Albany, MS
                    • BT3100

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Jbridge337
                    go to the google home page and type in

                    french military victories

                    click the "I'm feeling lucky" button

                    enjoy

                    click the option given

                    enjoy some more


                    Jim
                    Jim, I wouldn't consider myself a "French-basher" (I even speak a little French) but without a doubt that is the funniest thing I've EVER read on the internet.

                    Thanks,
                    - Chris.

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                    • JR
                      The Full Monte
                      • Feb 2004
                      • 5633
                      • Eugene, OR
                      • BT3000

                      #11
                      Originally posted by docrowan
                      Jim, I wouldn't consider myself a "French-basher" (I even speak a little French) but without a doubt that is the funniest thing I've EVER read on the internet.
                      I'm with you, Chris. i've been trying to marshall a smart post about xenophobia, but can't stop laughing long enough to get it together!

                      JR
                      JR

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                      • Ed62
                        The Full Monte
                        • Oct 2006
                        • 6021
                        • NW Indiana
                        • BT3K

                        #12
                        Good one.

                        Ed
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                        • Hoakie
                          Established Member
                          • Feb 2007
                          • 382
                          • Iowa
                          • Craftsman 21829

                          #13
                          Grins, then grins some more. thanks for the humor
                          John
                          To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk. ~ Edison

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