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Limey --

to make up for not acting like the "fairer sex,"  I have written a post (sort of) in tribute to and agreement with you. You can't miss it; it's the first one I've written in two months.

And I did not even swear!

posted by JanesOpinion on June 18, 2005 at 11:33 AM | link to this | reply

Jane

You're annoyed with me? I can't say I noticed.

My language - is it so appalling? I'm surprised, I do try to temper it: or hadn't you noticed?

posted by Limey on June 18, 2005 at 5:12 AM | link to this | reply

Ha ha ha Limey,

your point/question is well taken.  Ironically, I would never think of using such language in my normal daily discourse with folks. I rarely swear.  However, I am frequently annoyed with your blogs (you couldn't tell, could ya?) and find myself sinking, on a regular basis, to your own level of mud slinging.

posted by JanesOpinion on June 17, 2005 at 5:08 PM | link to this | reply

Medusa

I like that sting in the tail. Are you a Scorpio. (No, I don't believe in horoscopes - or should that be horror scopes?).

posted by Limey on June 17, 2005 at 8:49 AM | link to this | reply

Limey, Your writing has a lot of panache...

You actually have a great sense of humor crumpled up inside your vitriolic wit. Thanks for your support, whenever I can get it.

posted by MedusaNextDoor on June 17, 2005 at 8:29 AM | link to this | reply

Jane

Do I have to keep saying it: this blog's about America and your shortcomings. Don't keep trying to move the goal-posts.

America gives nothing away: all 'gifts'from your greedy country come with strings attached. As for energy - start using renewables and save the planet.

By the way, for a member of the fair sex, you certainly know how to endear yourself to one. What's your language like on a normal day?

posted by Limey on June 17, 2005 at 3:49 AM | link to this | reply

Medusa

What the hell has that got to do with anything? As I've said many times, this blog is about America and your shortcoming, not Britain's. (I wan't aware we had any, by the way!).

PS You get your points over pretty well - and, I must say, your lobbying for clicks seems to have paid off!

posted by Limey on June 17, 2005 at 3:42 AM | link to this | reply

Lizzy

The problem is this: you people think you have a God-given right to turn the world into a mirror image of America and, at the same time, exploit its resources.

Most other countries don't want to be like the US and, certainly, they don't like having their resources stolen from them.

Remember this: the world is not a backdrop for America: America is but one part of this diverse planet.

Its time you saw yourselves as others see and regard you.

posted by Limey on June 17, 2005 at 3:37 AM | link to this | reply

tiger

America has to use more renewable energy and, thereby, protect the environment.

posted by Limey on June 17, 2005 at 3:29 AM | link to this | reply

David

The total is 375, to be exact.

posted by Limey on June 17, 2005 at 3:28 AM | link to this | reply

Intriguing, once again.

I've always thought that Britain's and Canada's standard of living is fairly comparable to America's.  So factor yourselves into the damn equation for once.  Or are you too busy blowing it out your ass to do that research? 

And while you're pontificating on your soap box, keep in mind that America does export a phenomenal amount of food products to other countries.  So yes, we make it here, and consume all sorts of energy in the process, and then sell or GIVE it to other countries. 

Oh and yes, would someone puhleeze knock Limey off his soap box?  He's been hogging the limelight far too long.

posted by JanesOpinion on June 16, 2005 at 6:24 PM | link to this | reply

Okay, Limey.....

If the Brits were so smart, then how did that tabloid reporter break into the high security building Prince Harry was in?! The reporter says he could have blown up the young, dashing prince. You fools, you can't even take care of your Royalty properly..There--I had to let you have it, Limey. America is the greatest place to live and you know it, as you sit in your Levi jeans and drink yourself  blotto with some good ole Jack Daniels.  P.S.- I still think you convey your thoughts quite successfully, though. Cheerio, Love.

posted by MedusaNextDoor on June 16, 2005 at 4:42 PM | link to this | reply

Limey

I'm seriously curious...are you really consumed with this focus on America being the antichrist or are you really just doing it for shits and giggles? Do you have stomach ulcers?

posted by Narek on June 16, 2005 at 2:36 PM | link to this | reply

We aren't greedy. You brought up the subject of energy. Well to keep the economy going, we need computers, and computers take energy

posted by tigerprincess on June 16, 2005 at 12:15 PM | link to this | reply

It's The Pee: One Brit consumes as much tea as 370 Americans!

posted by David1Spirit on June 16, 2005 at 11:49 AM | link to this | reply

Hammock

I like being able to afford things, but not at the expense of others.

posted by Limey on June 16, 2005 at 11:42 AM | link to this | reply

camlau

Thanks - an encouraging response. Let's hope more Americans learn to unerstand the seriousness of the situation and press for change

posted by Limey on June 16, 2005 at 11:38 AM | link to this | reply

Limey,

So, so true!

We Americans are greedy as if it is a job to be done well - it isn't.  And some of us are worse than others.  My husband knows a guy who siad a few weeks ago,  "I don't care how much gas costs.  I can afford gas." 

Let us now take a moment of silence to try and fully grasp the ineptitude.  Nope.  Can't do it.  Too....much.....ineptitude.  This was said during a discussion on the value (or in this ignoramus' world, the drawbacks) of electric vehicles.  Sad.  Mind-boggling. Stupid Americans!

posted by camlau on June 16, 2005 at 9:00 AM | link to this | reply

JJ

I refuse to answer that question on the grounds of humour.

posted by Limey on June 16, 2005 at 4:57 AM | link to this | reply

How many Ethiopians does it take to fill a Limey tank?

posted by Jack_Flash on June 16, 2005 at 4:49 AM | link to this | reply

Wonder

Bad-taste joks about Ethiopians are banned. But that was a pretty good one.

posted by Limey on June 16, 2005 at 4:46 AM | link to this | reply

I like being able to afford things.

posted by Hammock_Noweilz on June 16, 2005 at 4:46 AM | link to this | reply

Hammock

They can afford to be - at everyone else's expense.

posted by Limey on June 16, 2005 at 4:45 AM | link to this | reply

Filler up please!

posted by Hammock_Noweilz on June 16, 2005 at 4:44 AM | link to this | reply

If only 370 Ethiopians would fit in the gas tank. Did I say that out loud?

posted by Ariala on June 16, 2005 at 4:37 AM | link to this | reply

I like Americans.

THey're pretty nice.

posted by Hammock_Noweilz on June 16, 2005 at 4:32 AM | link to this | reply