I would love to hear, and get opinions about Sweden, i would especially encourage any execration and misconceptions, as i am interested in hearing peoples opinions.
Do you know anything about Sweden?
If so, what do you know ?
You have any opinions about Sweden ?
If so, What ?
What do you think about Sweden?
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Post #21
Ah! Too easy!Chem wrote:
Eat your heart out lads! One day a year everybody is Irish (17th March) and we kept the torch lighting during the Dark Ages- Isle of saint and Scholars etc. etc. Beat that if you can!
We dropped nuclear weapons of heavily populated Japanese cities, instantly killing thousands upon thousands of civilians. Beat that!
Don't you know the Irish are the real rulers of the world. That's why everybody seeks their roots in Ireland and why so many of the world leaders (especially in America) have Irish ancestry. We don't need to resort to WMD's etc., we have done it the Hapsburg way!
Next!
"I'd rather know than believe" Carl Sagan.
"The worst Government is the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when the fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression." H.L. Mencken
"The worst Government is the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when the fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression." H.L. Mencken
Post #22
Murdering, Pillaging, Burning and Destroying France, British Isle and everything in-between. (-900 AD)Don't you know the Irish are the real rulers of the world. That's why everybody seeks their roots in Ireland and why so many of the world leaders (especially in America) have Irish ancestry. We don't need to resort to WMD's etc., we have done it the Hapsburg way! Very Happy
Next!
We also populated the Irish Islse, And Created Constantinople amongst others, which makes the Vikings the Crown Jewels Chem Baby.. EAT MY CAKE
Hail to the VIKINGS !Post #23
Battle of Clontarf (1014). Brian Boru Kicked Viking buttQuote:
Don't you know the Irish are the real rulers of the world. That's why everybody seeks their roots in Ireland and why so many of the world leaders (especially in America) have Irish ancestry. We don't need to resort to WMD's etc., we have done it the Hapsburg way! Very Happy
Next!
Murdering, Pillaging, Burning and Destroying France, British Isle and everything in-between. (-900 AD)
We also populated the Irish Islse, And Created Constantinople amongst others, which makes the Vikings the Crown Jewels Chem Baby.. EAT MY CAKE Hail to the VIKINGS
The Scots are originally Irish (after we got rid of the Picts).
St. Brendan beat Eric the Red to the New World (don't know if this is a plus or minus for Ireland
)Founder of the American Navy- Irish.
Inventor of the submarine- Irish.
Some of the most famous military leaders (Duke of Wellington, Stonewall Jackson, Montgomery, Lord Kitchener)- Irish.
Greatest novelists (in English)- Irish.
Fictional characters created by Irish authors- Dracula, Sherlock Holmes were created by Irish writers.
Rock music- U2, Rory gallagher, Thin Lizzy........
Need I say more?
Come on LillSnoop you can do better than that!
Eireann go Brach!
"I'd rather know than believe" Carl Sagan.
"The worst Government is the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when the fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression." H.L. Mencken
"The worst Government is the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when the fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression." H.L. Mencken
Post #24
Chem wrote:Battle of Clontarf (1014). Brian Boru Kicked Viking buttQuote:
Don't you know the Irish are the real rulers of the world. That's why everybody seeks their roots in Ireland and why so many of the world leaders (especially in America) have Irish ancestry. We don't need to resort to WMD's etc., we have done it the Hapsburg way! Very Happy
Next!
Murdering, Pillaging, Burning and Destroying France, British Isle and everything in-between. (-900 AD)
We also populated the Irish Islse, And Created Constantinople amongst others, which makes the Vikings the Crown Jewels Chem Baby.. EAT MY CAKE Hail to the VIKINGS
The Scots are originally Irish (after we got rid of the Picts).
St. Brendan beat Eric the Red to the New World (don't know if this is a plus or minus for Ireland
Founder of the American Navy- Irish.
Inventor of the submarine- Irish.
Some of the most famous military leaders (Duke of Wellington, Stonewall Jackson, Montgomery, Lord Kitchener)- Irish.
Greatest novelists (in English)- Irish.
Fictional characters created by Irish authors- Dracula, Sherlock Holmes were created by Irish writers.
Rock music- U2, Rory gallagher, Thin Lizzy........
Need I say more?
Come on LillSnoop you can do better than that!
Eireann go Brach!
Large influence throughout Ireland (it was settled by Norse), Scotland. Conquered and colonised large parts of England. differ Influences throughout France and Spain. Controled most of the European Russian area and Baltic. Most likely the Irish to whom you refer to, was Vikings. And the Boru kicking you are referring to was most likely a Viking (in definition), so i would call it a Domestic dispute. HA EAT THAT GAEL!
What else did the US do?Post #27
He was fourth behind the IRISH, Vikings and the Chinese.That was the Vikings. And im sorry to destroy your world view, but Columbus was not the first one to find "america".
"I'd rather know than believe" Carl Sagan.
"The worst Government is the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when the fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression." H.L. Mencken
"The worst Government is the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when the fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression." H.L. Mencken
Post #28
The Irish had got to Scotland before the Norse (note the similariteis between the language and accents).Large influence throughout Ireland (it was settled by Norse), Scotland. Conquered and colonised large parts of England. differ Influences throughout France and Spain. Controled most of the European Russian area and Baltic. Most likely the Irish to whom you refer to, was Vikings. And the Boru kicking you are referring to was most likely a Viking (in definition), so i would call it a Domestic dispute. HA EAT THAT GAEL!
Brian was the King of Munster (Southern part of Ireland) who wanted to unite Ireland. He did have help from the Manx Vikings but other than that he was IRISH!
Before he could acheive his goal he was killed by a sneaky (
) viking who killed him while he was praying after the victory at Clontarf. But unfortunately the Norse (Normans) came back like the proverbial bad penny in the 12th centuary and took control of Ireland under Strongbow.
The rest as they say is history.
"I'd rather know than believe" Carl Sagan.
"The worst Government is the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when the fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression." H.L. Mencken
"The worst Government is the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when the fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression." H.L. Mencken
Post #29
I claim the "Irish" to be Viking descent.The Irish had got to Scotland before the Norse (note the similariteis between the language and accents).
Ha, Brian may have been the King of Ireland (he united the Kingdom actually). But i damn well claim Viking descent.. HAIL VikingsBrian was the King of Munster (Southern part of Ireland) who wanted to unite Ireland. He did have help from the Manx Vikings but other than that he was IRISH!
Sneaky and sneaky, its his own fault DamnitBefore he could acheive his goal he was killed by a sneaky (
I think they feelt that if they would lose the war (Huge casualties on both sides, so it as not any "ass kicking" here.) They would atleast kill the King.
Actually, after Brians death Ireland fell into anarchy if i remember correctly, perhaps you can confirm this?But unfortunately the Norse (Normans) came back like the proverbial bad penny in the 12th centuary and took control of Ireland under Strongbow.
The rest as they say is history.
And the Vikings already WAS in control of most parts of it, hence, the war
Post #30
Sad but true. Petty little chieftans fighting amongst themselves.Quote:
But unfortunately the Norse (Normans) came back like the proverbial bad penny in the 12th centuary and took control of Ireland under Strongbow.
The rest as they say is history.
Actually, after Brians death Ireland fell into anarchy if i remember correctly, perhaps you can confirm this?
And the Vikings already WAS in control of most parts of it, hence, the war
The Vikings would have been in control of the costal areas (Duvlin- Dubh Lin (dark pool) Dublin for example) but away from the coast (if they could get through the forests) it was us Gaels that were there in our crannogs etc. As with any invading force there would have been cross cultural influences on both sides.
As I said in an earlier post, the Irish didn't need to plunder and pillage we have taken control in a more subtle way!
Anyway enough about Ireland, How's Sweden? How's the football (soccer- a real football game!) team these days. Maybe it might be a Sweden/ Rep. of Ireland final in Germany next year
!"I'd rather know than believe" Carl Sagan.
"The worst Government is the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when the fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression." H.L. Mencken
"The worst Government is the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when the fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression." H.L. Mencken
