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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 29, 2007 13:12:58 GMT -1
sympathy sympathy. DEATH TO CAKE! Cake or death?
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Post by The Lucky C on Jan 29, 2007 13:16:23 GMT -1
*grudgingly* cake.
THEN DEATH TO THE CAKE!!! *EVIL LAUGH TIME*
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Post by jh1980 on Jan 29, 2007 13:17:48 GMT -1
I think everyone looks at Holland through rose-tinted lenses (glasses or eyes, whichever ) - get past the apparently fantastically liberal laws, and people there are unhappy about a lot of the same stuff as we are. Can't buy beer in pints either, and they put ridiculous amounts of head on it too, even in half-pint glasses (Don't get me started on the cost either...) Yes, that latter paragraph is spoken from experience~ Yeah I'm partially aware of that. Also I was really shocked when I read somewhere that 2/3 of Dutch Muslims were "unconcerned or in support of" the terrorist attacks on NY in 2001 But their beers are lurvely!!! ;D Get bottled ones and pour it yourself!
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Post by Rulesaints on Jan 29, 2007 13:18:21 GMT -1
*vulnerable maiden style* Not my precious cake!
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Post by jh1980 on Jan 29, 2007 13:21:03 GMT -1
I was thinking of Father Ted (Speed 3)
"Hmmm... biscuit or cake... biscuit or cake...?"
"JUST HURRY UP, MAN!"
"Biscuit! NOO, CAKE!"
;D
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Post by The Lucky C on Jan 29, 2007 13:21:23 GMT -1
*vulnerable maiden style* Not my precious cake! *black night style* i shall feast upon your cake before sun-up! bwa ha ha ha ha!!! *choke, splutter, leave with what little dignity i have left*
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Post by jh1980 on Jan 29, 2007 13:21:41 GMT -1
*vulnerable maiden style* Not my precious cake! Less of your dirty "vulnerable" "maiden" !!! ;D
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Post by addicted2venos on Jan 29, 2007 13:23:20 GMT -1
Ahhhh the inevitable Izzard question!! ;D sympathy sympathy. DEATH TO CAKE! Cake or death?
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 29, 2007 13:23:36 GMT -1
Yeah I'm partially aware of that. Also I was really shocked when I read somewhere that 2/3 of Dutch Muslims were "unconcerned or in support of" the terrorist attacks on NY in 2001 I'll admit that I was too, and you can rest assured that quietly, non-muslim Dutch people were horrified, appalled and disgusted by those findings - but in the same way as we would be, they were powerless to do anything because those people have every right to hold that opinion. I can do that without going to Holland though *contented purr at the thought of the Grolsch sat in his fridge*
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Post by jh1980 on Jan 29, 2007 13:31:09 GMT -1
I'll admit that I was too, and you can rest assured that quietly, non-muslim Dutch people were horrified, appalled and disgusted by those findings - but in the same way as we would be, they were powerless to do anything because those people have every right to hold that opinion. I don't suppose that I deny them that right... just saying, it's a little disquieting... Indeed. Time for a rousing chorus of "The Globalisation Tango" anyone?! ;D (I was thinking more of Hoegaarden though)
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Post by The Lucky C on Jan 29, 2007 13:43:59 GMT -1
I'll admit that I was too, and you can rest assured that quietly, non-muslim Dutch people were horrified, appalled and disgusted by those findings - but in the same way as we would be, they were powerless to do anything because those people have every right to hold that opinion. I don't suppose that I deny them that right... just saying, it's a little disquieting... it is unnerving, although i knew people who refused to condemn sept 11... i told them they disgusted me I can do that without going to Holland though *contented purr at the thought of the Grolsch sat in his fridge* Indeed. Time for a rousing chorus of "The Globalisation Tango" anyone?! ;D (I was thinking more of Hoegaarden though) bah! bring the bitter
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Post by fcredblue on Jan 29, 2007 13:44:36 GMT -1
*cough* my dad was a copper *cough* theres no chance of getting in the force if you are white... if you are from a ethnic minority then you will get in...FACT! i said thats blatent racism toward white people and he said they need more people from non white backgrounds in the force... now to me... its either one or the other! from what you just said - and forgive me if my assumptions appear incorrect - you've not actually tried to join the police and are going on second hand knowledge. is your dad in charge of recruitment? whilst there is positive discrimination going on, as jules said this is down to communities and ethnic groups being under-represented in an organisation that is meant to serve them, and could be accused of neglecting these areas in recent history.whilst in an ideal world it would be 'right man for the right job regardless', these days in an unfortunately far from ideal world mean that certain issues have to be taken into consideration. but, that doesn't mean that all applications from white, christian males go into the dustbin and should would be able to find a job in most parts of the country no iv chatted to his work pals i also have mates who have had to become commuinty officers to get into the force as they were not able to get into the force any other way
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Post by jh1980 on Jan 29, 2007 13:54:21 GMT -1
it is unnerving, although i knew people who refused to condemn sept 11... i told them they disgusted me Also fair play. How have I managed to get caught in the middle of this lol?! Hoegaarden do a variety of beers, some of which are not unlike "bitter" in the good ol' sense of the word. I admit to liking those fruit beers too though... including the girlie-as-hell "Fruli" (Strawberry beer) ;D
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Post by jh1980 on Jan 29, 2007 13:55:22 GMT -1
no iv chatted to his work pals i also have mates who have had to become commuinty officers to get into the force as they were not able to get into the force any other way *shrugs* these are all the same force, right? try a different area...
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Post by The Lucky C on Jan 29, 2007 13:58:10 GMT -1
it is unnerving, although i knew people who refused to condemn sept 11... i told them they disgusted me Also fair play. How have I managed to get caught in the middle of this lol?! just letting you know our position should revenge be sought for your poem
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Post by americanfreak18 on Jan 29, 2007 13:58:57 GMT -1
hi everybody
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Post by Billy on Jan 29, 2007 13:59:28 GMT -1
hi Freak
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Post by americanfreak18 on Jan 29, 2007 14:00:21 GMT -1
nice to be back
i was busy this weekend
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Post by The Lucky C on Jan 29, 2007 14:01:38 GMT -1
hi AF18
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Post by americanfreak18 on Jan 29, 2007 14:02:12 GMT -1
how are you C?
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