What Country are you from? - Page 8

desertgrandma · 01-26-2009, 07:41 PM

I hesitated grouping England Scotland and Wales because somewhere in the back of my mind, I had heard about animosity between the countries.

I once knew a Scotsman who was so fiercely proud of his heritage, he came down hard on anyone daring to 'lump' him in with England.

montsnmags · 01-26-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

I'm surprised only 3 people voted "I'm not of this earth"

Three of Me voted in that category. 174 abstained. 2 voted for "New Coke". One wrote "I am God" on the ballot box and was struck down with lightning by this big, angry, white, bearded, bugger in bone-coloured robes and a "Vote 1 Obama" baseball cap (who then voted for the Flying Spaghetti Monster).

It's all a rich tapestry.

Cheers,
Marc ("I love a sunburnt country...")

ShortNCuddlyAm · 01-26-2009, 07:57 PM

A chap I used to work with would support any team except England in the rugby if Scotland weren't playing...

The UK is 4 countries - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each have their own government responsible for matters of their own countries. The English Government is also the government of the UK, and includes MPs from all 4 countires (one of the Northern Ireland parties refuses to take their seats I seem to recall). If you really want to get an English person of a certain mindset frothing at the mouth and ranting, ask them how come Scottish MPs can vote on legislation that only affects English people, but English MPs can't vote on legislation that only affects Scottish people... The monarch (currently Queen Elizabeth II (although technically she should be Queen Elizabeth II of England and Queen Elizabeth I of Scotland...)) is the head of state and the PM is head of government for all four countries.

Politically speaking (as in, these views may not always be representative of the person on the street...)

Scotland wants devolution, and is working towards becoming completely independant of England (except physically, as that might be a bit awkward, although I do remember a comic in which that happened...).

Northern Ireland also wants independance from England, and to join Southern Ireland again.

Wales has also made a bit of a move towards independance.

It's obviously all a bit more complex than that...

desertgrandma · 01-26-2009, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

A chap I used to work with would support any team except England in the rugby if Scotland weren't playing...

The UK is 4 countries - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each have their own government responsible for matters of their own countries. The English Government is also the government of the UK, and includes MPs from all 4 countires (one of the Northern Ireland parties refuses to take their seats I seem to recall). If you really want to get an English person of a certain mindset frothing at the mouth and ranting, ask them how come Scottish MPs can vote on legislation that only affects English people, but English MPs can't vote on legislation that only affects Scottish people... The monarch (currently Queen Elizabeth II (although technically she should be Queen Elizabeth II of England and Queen Elizabeth I of Scotland...)) is the head of state and the PM is head of government for all four countries.

Politically speaking (as in, these views may not always be representative of the person on the street...)

Scotland wants devolution, and is working towards becoming completely independant of England (except physically, as that might be a bit awkward, although I do remember a comic in which that happened...).

Northern Ireland also wants independance from England, and to join Southern Ireland again.

Wales has also made a bit of a move towards independance.

It's obviously all a bit more complex than that...

See, thats about what I was thinking, everyone wanting their independence, but hesitated to start a global 'word' war.

all I wanted to know was where everyone was from!

ShortNCuddlyAm · 01-26-2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

See, thats about what I was thinking, everyone wanting their independence, but hesitated to start a global 'word' war.

all I wanted to know was where everyone was from!

Aren't you pleased you asked?

Also - we have a frappr map?

yvanleterrible · 01-26-2009, 08:11 PM

Hey DG you forgot the country of Québec!

desertgrandma · 01-26-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

Hey DG you forgot the country of Québec!

CANADA! Just pick CANADA!! (runs screaming into the distance pulling out her hair.........)

yvanleterrible · 01-26-2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

CANADA! Just pick CANADA!! (runs screaming into the distance pulling out her hair.........)

desertgrandma · 01-26-2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

Aren't you pleased you asked?

Also - we have a frappr map?

Yes, see post two.

And I am very pleased I asked. Hearing from those who live there is much better than reading something which may be biased.....

vivaldirules · 01-26-2009, 08:18 PM

Well, I guess this will teach us all never never to post another poll in The Llounge. Hey! Where's Poland?

desertgrandma · 01-26-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Well, I guess this will teach us all never never to post another poll in The Llounge. Hey! Where's Poland?

Poland officially the Republic of Poland (Rzeczpospolita Polska), is a country in Central Europe. Poland is bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north.

hanasea · 01-26-2009, 09:48 PM

Hmm, Am I only one from Korea, Republic of(=South)
I surprised when I found Korea, and thought "Oh, there is one from my country!" and voted Korea.
And now only one(1.35%) from Korea, from Pole.

I followed track but there is no "Hey I'm a Korean add Korea plz" stuff lol
I'm just wondering who added Korea

and want to say Thanks!

desertgrandma · 01-26-2009, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hanasea

Hmm, Am I only one from Korea, Republic of(=South)
I surprised when I found Korea, and thought "Oh, there is one from my country!" and voted Korea.
And now only one(1.35%) from Korea, from Pole.

I followed track but there is no "Hey I'm a Korean add Korea plz" stuff lol
I'm just wondering who added Korea

and want to say Thanks!

Korea was added by a moderator, and it looks like you are the only one to click on it so far.

Are you enjoying mobileread?

HappyMartin · 01-27-2009, 12:58 AM

Gee, I get an entire continent to myself

phenomshel · 01-27-2009, 02:08 AM

Texas. It's a whole 'nother country!!!

JUST KIDDING!!! (put that crossbow away!) I am actually from Texas, but I'm currently residing in the frozen north..aka northern Illinois.

Shel

View Poll Results: So, where are you posting from?
United States	94	31.54%
Canada	34	11.41%
England	27	9.06%
France	21	7.05%
Spain	10	3.36%
Australia/New Zealand	14	4.70%
Ireland	4	1.34%
Russia	0	0%
China	2	0.67%
Japan	2	0.67%
Norway	6	2.01%
Netherlands	12	4.03%
Denmark	2	0.67%
Germany	15	5.03%
Pakistan	0	0%
Mexico	5	1.68%
India	5	1.68%
Finland	5	1.68%
Switzerland	1	0.34%
Sweden	3	1.01%
Middle East	2	0.67%
Africa (yes, I KNOW it's a continent)	3	1.01%
South America (Ditto above)	4	1.34%
I'm not of this earth. (special catagory for Marc)	7	2.35%
Wales	1	0.34%
Scotland	11	3.69%
Belgium	2	0.67%
Luxembourg	1	0.34%
Korea	1	0.34%
Romania	4	1.34%
Voters: 298. You may not vote on this poll

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01-26-2009, 07:41 PM	#106
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	I hesitated grouping England Scotland and Wales because somewhere in the back of my mind, I had heard about animosity between the countries. I once knew a Scotsman who was so fiercely proud of his heritage, he came down hard on anyone daring to 'lump' him in with England.

01-26-2009, 07:57 PM	#108
ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	A chap I used to work with would support any team except England in the rugby if Scotland weren't playing... The UK is 4 countries - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each have their own government responsible for matters of their own countries. The English Government is also the government of the UK, and includes MPs from all 4 countires (one of the Northern Ireland parties refuses to take their seats I seem to recall). If you really want to get an English person of a certain mindset frothing at the mouth and ranting, ask them how come Scottish MPs can vote on legislation that only affects English people, but English MPs can't vote on legislation that only affects Scottish people... The monarch (currently Queen Elizabeth II (although technically she should be Queen Elizabeth II of England and Queen Elizabeth I of Scotland...)) is the head of state and the PM is head of government for all four countries. Politically speaking (as in, these views may not always be representative of the person on the street...) Scotland wants devolution, and is working towards becoming completely independant of England (except physically, as that might be a bit awkward, although I do remember a comic in which that happened...). Northern Ireland also wants independance from England, and to join Southern Ireland again. Wales has also made a bit of a move towards independance. It's obviously all a bit more complex than that...

01-26-2009, 08:11 PM	#111
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Hey DG you forgot the country of Québec!

01-26-2009, 08:18 PM	#115
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	Well, I guess this will teach us all never never to post another poll in The Llounge. Hey! Where's Poland?

01-26-2009, 09:48 PM	#117
hanasea Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Korea Device: Kindle, iPod Touch	Hmm, Am I only one from Korea, Republic of(=South) I surprised when I found Korea, and thought "Oh, there is one from my country!" and voted Korea. And now only one(1.35%) from Korea, from Pole. I followed track but there is no "Hey I'm a Korean add Korea plz" stuff lol I'm just wondering who added Korea and want to say Thanks!

01-27-2009, 12:58 AM	#119
HappyMartin Martin Kristiansen Posts: 1,546 Karma: 8480958 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Johannesburg Device: Kindle International Ipad 2	Gee, I get an entire continent to myself

01-27-2009, 02:08 AM	#120
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	Texas. It's a whole 'nother country!!! JUST KIDDING!!! (put that crossbow away!) I am actually from Texas, but I'm currently residing in the frozen north..aka northern Illinois. Shel