JohnRich 4 #1 August 16, 2006 Story:Real Crime, Fake Justice For the last 40 years, government policy in Britain, de facto if not always de jure, has been to render the British population virtually defenseless against criminals and criminality. Almost alone of British government policies, this one has been supremely effective: no Briton nowadays goes many hours without wondering how to avoid being victimized by a criminal intent on theft, burglary, or violence. An unholy alliance between politicians and bureaucrats who want to keep prison costs to a minimum, and liberal intellectuals who pretend to see in crime a natural and understandable response to social injustice, which it would be a further injustice to punish, has engendered a prolonged and so far unfinished experiment in leniency that has debased the quality of life of millions of people...Full story: City Journal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #2 August 16, 2006 John, what the fuck do you have against Britain. Are you actually a racist or do you just have nothing better to do than trawl up random bits of shit from the internet and claim them as fact? Getting very boring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #3 August 16, 2006 deja vu (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #4 August 16, 2006 How can one be racist against citizens of Britain? There are many races that live there. No, he is not a racist. But he does have a grudge it seems, a need to prove that you are no better than us. A reaction to the way some Brits and people of other countries disparage America for being violent and full of crime. And there are people like that here. And there are also people who are NOT like that. But this is definitely not the best way to show the former that they are wrong (pointing out that you are a jerk does little to show that I am not a jerk). But hey, it sparks much mudslinging so I am all for it. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #5 August 16, 2006 QuoteStory:Real Crime, Fake Justice For the last 40 years, government policy in Britain, de facto if not always de jure, has been to render the British population virtually defenseless against criminals and criminality. Almost alone of British government policies, this one has been supremely effective: no Briton nowadays goes many hours without wondering how to avoid being victimized by a criminal intent on theft, burglary, or violence. An unholy alliance between politicians and bureaucrats who want to keep prison costs to a minimum, and liberal intellectuals who pretend to see in crime a natural and understandable response to social injustice, which it would be a further injustice to punish, has engendered a prolonged and so far unfinished experiment in leniency that has debased the quality of life of millions of people...Full story: City Journal I know if they would just admit they are not better than everybody else you would quit! But keep it up! I really enjoy the pure frustration you cause them!! By the way. I found this article too (I bet from the same place you did). What really strikes me is that many Brits on this site speak to how the US gov misleads its people. Do they think the same about thier gov? How abut when they see articles such as this/ Look everybody else, I am not trying to stir things up! Just some observations ......"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #6 August 16, 2006 Same way as you can be racist against italians, french or germans. Racism isn't just about colour or religion its about an identity. Anyway, I don't honestly believe John is racist just always seems to want to belittle the UK in favour of his land. Maybe if he wasn't so fucking obnoxious he wouldn't need to own so much weaponary to protect himself. Best tool and line of defense is your mouth. I'd love to see him shooting his mouth off in a British bar, wouldn't last 5 minutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 August 16, 2006 O.K... we're all violent shit heads and get what we deserve. Oh and we need personal guns and lots of them. Better? . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #8 August 16, 2006 QuoteO.K... we're all violent shit heads and get what we deserve. Oh and we need personal guns and lots of them. Better? . If that is better for you tthhhheeennn Ok? Are your comments related to my statements ??"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZJ 0 #9 August 16, 2006 I feel sorry for JohnRich. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #10 August 16, 2006 Quotealways seems to want to belittle the UK in favour of his land. I think it's a Palestinian/Israeli kind of issue. It goes back to our forefathers being kicked out of England only to be subjects of - England. We didn't want England raping and pillaging the Indians - we wanted to do it ourselves and without England's help and taxes. So we identify with the Potatoheads in the South Boston bars who want to send resources to their countrymen (well, ancient homeland contrymen) to fight against the British scourge in Ireland. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #11 August 16, 2006 Quote But keep it up! I really enjoy the pure frustration you cause them!! I'm of the strong opinion that pure frustration is on the other side of the fence, reason to submit so many manic anti-Brit postings. Quote ... Do they think the same about thier gov? How abut when they see articles such as this... You didn't really bother to read posts/comments of Brits, right? They are critical, query their government and openly talk about it. Quote Look everybody else, I am not trying to stir things up! Just some observations ...... No, you're not. It needs more to stir things up. It needs self-assurance to clean the own back yard and not simply to point out to neighbours' dirty one. dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #12 August 16, 2006 QuoteRacism isn't just about colour or religion its about an identity. Funny, I thought it was about race. Wow, you learn something new every day. So if a freeflyer wants to mock swoopers, or a CrW dawg wants to mock 4-way, then we should call them RACIST. I mean, for some it is about identity. Thanks for the lesson. When you extrapolate 'that' term to just apply to any type of gross stereotype, then it just becomes a lazy way to curse at someone. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #13 August 16, 2006 QuoteIt needs self-assurance to clean the own back yard and not simply to point out to neighbours' dirty one. Now that's a GREAT comment that applies to many on both sides of the pond and other locations. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #14 August 16, 2006 I feel the urge to feed your joy at our s'posed frustration (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #15 August 16, 2006 My choice of words might not be perfect. But if someone constantly insults a paticular country, that is racist. Paticularly if its without reason. Maybe a more fitting term would be ethnocentric. My society and way of life is correct, everyone elses is wrong, I know best, all people living differently are weird etc etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #16 August 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteRacism isn't just about colour or religion its about an identity. Funny, I thought it was about race. Wow, you learn something new every day. So if a freeflyer wants to mock swoopers, or a CrW dawg wants to mock 4-way, then we should call them RACIST. I mean, for some it is about identity. Thanks for the lesson. When you extrapolate 'that' term to just apply to any type of gross stereotype, then it just becomes a lazy way to curse at someone. Hi 2 U, that was not your best post. There were many other brilliant posts, which I always enjoyed. Scoop said "... isn't just...", leaving it open for many more varied interpretations. There are many more. Racism also includes disrespecting minorities (different races, cultures etc.). Your example with skydivers of "every race" ( ) is fairly weak. BTW: How are you? dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #17 August 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteIt needs self-assurance to clean the own back yard and not simply to point out to neighbours' dirty one. Now that's a GREAT comment that applies to many on both sides of the pond and other locations. Yes. I fully agree. dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #18 August 16, 2006 QuoteI feel the urge to feed your joy at our s'posed frustration "America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #19 August 16, 2006 At this point I can only conclude that you really are nothing more than a troll. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #20 August 16, 2006 QuoteAt this point I can only conclude that you really are nothing more than a troll. Is that a personal attack 7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,452 #21 August 16, 2006 I know John. He's a whole lot taller than any troll I could imagine. Also really nice, and a good jumper. But when it comes to guns and their association with liberty (at least in SC), I'd have to say that he not only has a one-track mind, but it only runs on one rail. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Channman 2 #22 August 16, 2006 Well I've meet John, he is a big man and I'd give him 10-15 minutes. Thats of course if he has to take on everyone in the Bar. With two or three he could still have time for a beer afterwards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #23 August 16, 2006 QuoteFull story: City Journal I just have to ask... Home-Schooled? This is not a story. It is a book review. A very positive book review written by the man whose own book is budled with Fraser's for sale together. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1857769643/026-1660096-3059628?v=glance&n=266239 (Get it now. This & the linked pages must surely be JR's wishlist). The reason it was rejected by the first 60 publishers is that it's hate-fuelled repetitive & inaccurate drivel - the sort I'm sure many of us could write about what was wrong with a past job, harking back to some halcyon Britain of the author's childhood. I'd be the first to admit that there are things wrong with Britain's Criminal-Justice System. Regrettably, the author hasn't correctly identified any of them. Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #24 August 16, 2006 QuoteJohn, what the fuck do you have against Britain. Are you actually a racist or do you just have nothing better to do than trawl up random bits of shit from the internet and claim them as fact? Getting very boring LMFAO...When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #25 August 16, 2006 Sir, you have once again attempted to insult my country, usually I would at this point engage you in a battle of wit, yet I see you have only come half prepaired! Good day to you Sir.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
