Hoes in different area codes

[Citizen Bleys]

We were British in 1814.

[Peegee]

We were British in 1814.

technically. Anyway 'we' helped in either case.

[Loony BoB]

Warning, long post time. (SPOILER)

Lekana's right if you're talking about conquering in 1814. Capturing and burning, yes. From what I understand, though, neither the Canadian/British nor the Americans gained any ground on the 1812 war. I only know about that one because of EoFFers. I think it was Bleys, actually, who taught me about it... might be wrong, mind you.

'The war' can be referenced to anything. As in the current war or any. "The war has caused a lot of deaths" Could mean a lot of different wars. The Iraqi, Afghan, Vietnam, Desert storm, WWII, etc etc. Saying it's associated with one is just silly. Even if the fact we're in the U.S., that's just a silly way to look at it. Maybe we were learnededed betters. As I said BoBbles, it's context. That you missed hehe.

I'm fully aware it can mean anything, the only point I made regarding the whole "the war" thing is that outside of America - at least in the countries I've lived in - if you aren't already talking about a war then people tend to assume you're talking about World War II. I wasn't saying Bunny was wrong, I wasn't saying I was right. I was saying I was confused, and that was why. It's all good! Hope that makes more sense to you.

The land, yes, but the country itself is an entirely different matter. It doesn't take much to walk into a relatively empty space that isn't owned by anyone and say "I own this now. This is mine."

It was owned on some level by the native people, really, but I do get your point all the same and agree.

I do not understand the hangup. I do not understand how the context could be confused at all. I think you're just trying to save yourself right now. You can be honest, it's okay. People are wrong sometimes.

Check my reply to Lekana, I'm thinking you guys are misunderstanding. As for not understanding how the context could be confused, I imagine that Americans consider the Revolutionary War a very important thing. I never learned about the details until I read upon it today, as it was never taught in our schools and the big American wars we watched movies about in my life were generally the American civil war and World War II. It's just not as big a thing overseas (or at least in NZ), I guess, as it is in America. Which makes sense. I hope you can understand how the context was confused now.

Ummmm. The Norman's?

Ooh, good call. I probably should have remembered that given that it was part of my Life in the UK test. >_>; But then, it wasn't the UK, it was England. Technicality?

In Japan, it typically means the Boshin war.

The more I know. I guess NZ hasn't really had any major war surrounding us, so we just go with the 'world' ones. We're newbies to this kind of thing. Hopefully it will remain that way.

How to get BoB to be a more active member/poster:

1) Mention his judgement about said topic flippantly in a thread. Gain luls
2) He magically appears!
3) Question/laugh at/reply directly to his posts

Ah, I forgot that you are both big and clever.

4) He posts more!

SUCESS! BoB just posted more and is semi active again!

Seriously, though, if you want to see me post, search my posts. There are many. But if you want me to reply to your posts or something, you don't need to "mention my judgement". I reply to questions directed at me etc. - it works like normal conversation.

[Freya]

lol BoB. Lol.

[Citizen Bleys]

We were British in 1814.

technically. Anyway 'we' helped in either case.

Helped? There was no 'we' and 'they' in those days. Confederation didn't come about until 1867, and even then foreign policy remained in British hands, which is why we were automatically at war when the King declared against the Kaiser--in essence, we were still considered to be part of Britain. The Statute of Westminster notwithstanding, Canadian citizenship didn't exist until 1947--Canadian residents held British citizenship, and we didn't fully shed our Britishness until 1982 when we got our own Constitution. Up until then, Canadians did not require a passport to travel to the UK. (source)

[Peegee]

We were British in 1814.

technically. Anyway 'we' helped in either case.

Helped? There was no 'we' and 'they' in those days. Confederation didn't come about until 1867, and even then foreign policy remained in British hands, which is why we were automatically at war when the King declared against the Kaiser--in essence, we were still considered to be part of Britain. The Statute of Westminster notwithstanding, Canadian citizenship didn't exist until 1947--Canadian residents held British citizenship, and we didn't fully shed our Britishness until 1982 when we got our own Constitution. Up until then, Canadians did not require a passport to travel to the UK. (source)

man it's too easy to troll you.

[Loony BoB]

lol BoB. Lol.

I hope I gave you a thrill.

[Psychotic]

I know BoB is supposed to be my nemesis and all, but being trolled by Lekana? Damn son, even I feel bad for you.

[Freya]

HAY HAY HAY! I still got some kick to me.

[Bunny]

I had a good time BoB, I hope you love me still.

[Loony BoB]

I have no beef with anyone.

Psy: Wait, it still counts if you know you're being trolled?

[qwertysaur]

I have no beef with anyone.

Psy: Wait, it still counts if you know you're being trolled?

Yes.

[Cuchulainn]

You do know that the war of independence was basically British Vs British right? I mean, most the revolters were Brits who didn't want to pay taxes to the King anymore. It's crazy talk to even attempt to suggest this was Americans Vs British. Once the British Army had chased away all the Frenchmen they had no use of the crown & wanted that big land to themselves to run slaves over.

[Loony BoB]

I have no beef with anyone.

Psy: Wait, it still counts if you know you're being trolled?

Yes.

Well geez, if that's the case, how do I give people thrills around here?

Wait, don't answer that.

[qwertysaur]

I have no beef with anyone.

Psy: Wait, it still counts if you know you're being trolled?

Yes.

Well geez, if that's the case, how do I give people thrills around here?

Wait, don't answer that.

Pie charts.