Hey it's me.

Bingowings said:

CP3S said:

The United States is a big place, and it is very spread out. You could fit the land mass of the entire U.K. into the U.S. thirty-seven times. You could take every populated portion of the U.K. (that is all cities, towns, and settlements), and squeeze them into the state of Oregon.

And yet the population of Oregon is just shy of 4 million and the population of the UK is just shy of 63 million.

That makes for a much more tangled mass of fibres and much more power demand per square inch of land.

Are you really saying we are better at infrastructure engineering than the US?

I don't thinks so, not now, maybe a century ago but you should see the mess left whenever someone wants to change a cable.

If you treated each state as a small country you could using a modular approach install a better public transport system than any European country serving the whole of the United State, because in large areas you would be starting from scratch. Not having to fill in or dig around structures left over from Roman times.

You know I believe you put some men on the moon on more than one occasion *whispers* you can do it.

The whole of Americas population can be made up statistically of 4 European countries. Russia, UK, Germany and France. Europe is far more densely populated and culturally diverse than America is, or ever will be. 

Jaitea said:

Burdokva said:

To be honest, I'd be glad if Wedge was not a Jedi. I'm tired of lightsabers, robes and the Force (yes, I know I'm a minority), and of the things the PT desperately lacked was central (or even good supporting) characters who were not Jedi or Sith.

We do not need another such trilogy...

Also, pilots are way cooler than Jedi. Proof?

Han Solo and Wedge Antilles.

;)

I totally agree.....the Jedi & the force are an essential ingredient in the SW movies, but the normal non-force users were the fun part

J

Agree 100% (apart from OT Yoda)

TV's Frink said:

imperialscum said:

I am speaking this in general. I do not see any benefit in immigration what so ever (unless it is a case of a few expert individuals). I think multiculturalism is bad and opposes the human nature and is bound to cause problems. I just do not understand why would a gradual destruction of your nation's culture be a good idea.

Racist.

Where was being 'white' or 'America' mentioned in the quote you replied to?

Ronster said:

imperialscum said:

 I do not mind what race people who immigrate are, as long as they assimilate.

and it is in your statement where the misunderstanding is about Muslim culture, and other cultures... It really is that simple

we want them to be more like us and they want us to be more like them..

We don't want them to be more like us. We want them to understand and respect our culture and way of life if they choose to live here. Not throw their way of life from a Stone Age shithole of a country in our faces and say 'this is us, deal with it or fuck off.' That's UTTERLY disrespectful to the common people of the country that has provided you with free healthcare, housing, and free education for your children. It really is THAT simple.

Meaning that if you were to experience the Muslim and immigration problem in London with your own eyes and live within it for years you wouldn't be so trigger happy to label someone as a racist for questioning it. 

I really would like to see if Frink had the same POV if he came to live in London for a couple of years? Now THAT would be interesting.

I understand and appreciate your point. As Yoda explained the force in ESB it would make sense. Anyone, with the correct training and guidance could tap into its powers because it surrounds everything. But i see the Jedi (and Sith) as an exclusive club. Beings that are naturally force sensitive who, above all others, are able to fully utilise the power of it. Why they are more sensitive than any other? Well that's the mystery of the force and something that doesn't need to be explained.

No I didnt. But your self delusional opinion that America is the 'best' country in the world in which to live is complete crap. A country that has the highest murder rate in the world, 25% of the worlds imprisoned population are in American prisons, a country where pointless gun massacres are common because any dipshit can own a gun, a country who's rules are governed by a set of amendments that are 200 years out of date, and a country who's only true contribution to world history is making films and McDonald's. Come on everybody join me 'YOUESSAY! YOUESSAY! Lol

Puggo - Jar Jar's Yoda said:

I'd like to see Denis Lawson return as Wedge, as an elder Jedi along with Luke.  He didn't get enough credit in SW and ESB.

How the hell is Wedge a Jedi? 

Warbler said:

Mrebo said:

Bingowings said:

I like tea but was it worth that historical suffering and nearly two centuries of resentment?

fuck yeah,  I thank God that we told Elizbeth's great, great, great,  grandfather what he could do with his tea.   I don't want to have any king or queen.    I want to live in any country where the laws have to be signed and approved by an unelected leader and that got the job because his/her father/mother was the leader before him/her.   I don't want live in a country where the legislators that we elect have to swear loyalty to the king/queen before being allowed to be legislators.  I don't want to live in a country where laws not only have to be passed by the elected house, but also must be passed by an unelected house of elites(some probably picked by the King/Queen).    I don't want to live in a country where, before the elected leader takes office, he/she must bow down before king/queen  and get his/her permission first.   I don't want to live in a country where the king/queen has the authority to call said elected leader on the carpet(as Thatcher once was).   I don't want to live in a country where the government is said to belong to the king/queen, and not the people.   I don't want to live a in country where rights come from the queen/king and not from nature/God.   I don't want to live in country that has an imaginary constitution, instead of real constitution written down in black and white.  I don't want to live in a country that has an official religion and is headed by the king/queen.    I love the fact that the first words in our Constitution  say in large letters: WE THE PEOPLE.    We are not an empire, we are a republic, born out of the idea that all people were born equal with certain inalienable rights.     Have we done bad things that we should be ashamed of yes.  We should be ashamed about slavery and what we did to he native Americans,  we should be ashamed of how we for years treated(and in some cases still treat) nonwhites, women, non-christians, non-protestants, non-Europeans, those that don't speak English, homosexuals and others.   We are far from perfect and not lived up to our ideals.   Have we fought wars we shouldn't have?  probably.    We have and probably will in the future,  make mistakes and do wrong things and things that we should be ashamed of, we are human after all.   We have a lot of problems, but we are still a great nation.   What makes us great?  The American ideal that all people should be free, equal, have inalienable rights(including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness),  that rights can not be taken away without due process, that we elect our leaders, that the government belongs to and works for the people and not the other way around.    This is what makes us great.  Our nation and the way it began, inspired and inspires  countless countries and people to strive for freedom and equality.    Because of how great of nation is, countless people from around the globe left their native country to come here, seeking freedom and equality.   some one on here said immigration is a bad thing.   Our country is built on immigration.   Everyone here came from somewhere else,  even the native Americans immigrated from Asia years and years and years ago.  This combination of people from everywhere makes us great.  The fact that in WWII we took on two very evil empires and defeated them and let them be  free, that makes us great.  There is no place like America  anywhere else.   I am very, very, proud to be an American and I thank God I was born here.    We are no empire and no soviet union.   All those that hate us can go to hell.

*gets off soap box* 

 

 

Shit you make America sound like a Utopia. The reality off offcourse is very, very different. Rose tinted glasses anyone. Lol

Yeah I was slightly puzzled by that comment aswell. I just hope the word 'rhyme' doesn't start cropping up.

Bingowings said:

Hey, it's me. said:

imperialscum said:

I am speaking this in general. I do not see any benefit in immigration what so ever (unless it is a case of a few expert individuals). I think multiculturalism is bad and opposes the human nature and is bound to cause problems. I just do not understand why would a gradual destruction of your nation's culture be a good idea.

Agreed. 

For me Scotland is just the name of the region where the plot of land the brick box I sleep in is located.

I don't feel attached to the culture but I'm protective of my rights.

I hope I'd be as protective of my rights if the brick box moved.

If that's the way you feel about your national identity (or lack of it) then that's fine. Barring all the imperialism crap, I'm proud to be British. My grandfather fought in the RAF through both World Wars, and the way this country is heading is not what he put his life on the line for. 

imperialscum said:

The only correct order to watch Star Wars is the order of release (preferably skipping the prequels altogether). I think that sticking PT in the middle of OT, as that guy suggested, is stupid.

Imperialscum I've gathered your staunchly anti PT, as am I. But all he was suggesting was a way they could be made sense of for someone new to Star Wars. After all they prequels do exist (albeit, unfortunately) and I think it would be a clever way to utilise them. 

imperialscum said:

I am speaking this in general. I do not see any benefit in immigration what so ever (unless it is a case of a few expert individuals). I think multiculturalism is bad and opposes the human nature and is bound to cause problems. I just do not understand why would a gradual destruction of your nation's culture be a good idea.

Agreed. 

Have no idea wether this has been seen before, or discussed? But it's an interesting article.

http://static.nomachetejuggling.com/machete_order.html

Trekkie313 said:

Hutts better be puppets or go-motion, none of their CGI renditions have looked good enough to pass for believable.

Amen to that.

I'm no expert on politics but it does interest me. I think UKIP exist and are growing in popularity because a large number of people have had enough of the utter shit from the idiots who are in charge. From what I understand, the crap we have to put up with that comes from the Bureaupratts in Brussels is not what the UK signed up for. The EU can fuck off as far as I'm concerned. UKIP are the only party talking sense and have (it seems) the bollocks to do something about it. And I'd be more than happy to see Scotland have its independence. 

http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/star-wars-episode-7-production-start-early-2014-074700098.html 

check out the booze cabinet aswell! I so want one of those :-)

I love Peter Mayhew, but I think his Chewy playing days are over unfortunately.

Well when you reply in that way its usually drenched in sarcasm and disdain. :p

Something wrong with supporting UKIP Bingo? 

Bingowings said:

You can blame the Tories and Labour in the 80's and 90's.

The Tories saw immigrants from Pakistan as being natural Tory voters (what with the small businesses and everything) so they parachuted them into depressed former industrial areas which normally voted Labour.

That lead effectively to ghettos of people from the same place all having very little need to speak English or adapt to local customs.

New Labour did nothing address this and the Liberals, BNP and UKIP go out of their way to exploit it.

Correct. The Labour Party has to shoulder a massive part of the blame for this situation. The BNP are idiots. UKIP aren't. 

Well C3PS I can guarantee you I'm definitely not a lunatic. I may be a lot of things, but a lunatic isn't one of them. I live in an area of South London which has become increasingly diverse over the years. Most varying types of people just naturally integrate (being able to speak English IS essential). But there are those who have no intention of integrating. Who through their own choice, shut themselves off from the wider community. And this creates ill feeling. And the overwhelming majority who do this are immigrant Muslims. We live next door to a Muslim family. Now they're not in your face Muslims. Sure most of the time they keep themselves to themselves, but on occasion I have spoken to the young wife and she's very pleasant and seems very bright. What does get on my tits though is when large communities of Muslims such as those in East London feel its their right to live by their own laws, make locals feel uncomfortable, harbour extremists and hate preachers and generally be a fucking pain in the arse. 

Bingowings said:

Hey, it's me. said: something that is basically powered by propellers? And what powers these magical propellers? 

No it's lift comes from hot air,

The heat and the power to the props comes from electricity and electricity doesn't have to come from fossil fuels.

It can also replenish it's electricity with solar cells.

I understand the concept and its workings. It's pretty simple stuff. But as a commercial, viable, alternative it isn't a notion that works. If it were? Then the skys of today would be awash with air balloons. But strangely, they aren't are they. As I've said, the advanced technology to replace the jet engine is in existence. 

You really think the best engineers of our time have been feverishly working on airship technology for the past 50-60 years? I firmly believe that cutting edge technology has moved beyond the jet engine. EMP (electro-magnetic propulsion) has been proven to be extremely efficient and non pollutive. That is what the cutting edge of technology are working on. Not massive balloons,