British And American Intercourse.

by Englishman 59 Replies latest jw friends

  • drloss
    drloss

    I don't think you yanks have much to crow about - just look at what your president has to say......

    Be concerned, very concerned.....

    Genuine quotes made by George W. Bush Jr.

    "If we don't succeed, we run the risk of
    failure."
    ....George W. Bush, Jr.

    "Republicans understand the importance of
    bondage between a mother and child."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

    "Welcome to Mrs. Bush, and my fellow astronauts."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

    "Mars is essentially in the same orbit...Mars is somewhat the same
    distance from the Sun, which is very important. We have seen
    pictures where there are canals, we believe, and water. If there
    is water, that means there is oxygen. If oxygen, that means we can
    breathe."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 8/11/94

    "The Holocaust was an obscene period in our nation's history.
    I mean in this century's history. But we all lived in this
    century. I didn't live in this century."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/15/95

    "I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and
    democracy - but that could change."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 5/22/98

    "One word sums up probably the responsibility of any Governor, and
    that one word is 'to be prepared'."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 12/6/93

    "Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 11/30/96

    "I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good
    judgments in the future."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

    "The future will be better tomorrow."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

    "We're going to have the best educated American people in
    the world."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/21/97

    "People that are really very weird can get into sensitive
    positions and have a tremendous impact on history."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

    "I stand by all the misstatements that I've made."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr. to Sam Donaldson, 8/17/93

    "We have a firm commitment to NATO, we are a part of NATO. We have
    a firm commitment to Europe. We are a part of Europe."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

    "Public speaking is very easy."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr. to reporters in 10/9

    "I am not part of the problem. I am a Republican"
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

    "A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going
    to the polls."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr

    "When I have been asked who caused the
    riots and the killing in LA,my answer has been direct & simple:
    Who is to blame for the riots? The rioters are to blame.
    Who is to blame for the killings? The killers are to blame.
    ....George W. Bush, Jr.

    "Illegitimacy is something we should talk about in terms of
    not having it."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 5/20/96

    "We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/22/97

    "For NASA, space is still a high priority."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/5/93

    "Quite frankly, teachers are the only profession that teach our
    children."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/18/95

    "The American people would not want to know of any misquotes that
    George Bush may or may not make."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

    "We're all capable of mistakes, but I do not care to enlighten you
    on the mistakes we may or may not have made."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

    "It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the
    impurities in our air and water that are doing it."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

    "[It's] time for the human race to enter the solar system."
    ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

    This guy is your President!!!!!!

  • ladonna
    ladonna

    Hmmmmmmmm Drloss,

    You will never, ever have a GST John Howard, Your Prime Minister.

    Are you enjoying your 10% of the promised "never, ever?"

    Ana

  • Princess
    Princess

    What are Vegamite and Marmite?

    I didn't vote for Bush.

    Why do you call a sweater a jumper? A jumper is a guy on top of a building contemplating suicide.

    Princess

  • drloss
    drloss

    At least it made sense when he said it (and he sincerely believed it no doubt) but never is a long long time, especially for politicians of any persuasion.

    On a lighter note....

    Are you aware what Kiwi's have done to the English language? To assist the next time you meet one, here is a little translation:

    BETTING: "Betting Gloves" are worn by betsmen in crucket.

    BRIST: Part of the human anatomy between the "nick" and the "billy".

    BUGGER: As in "mine is bugger than yours".

    CHULLY BUN: Chilly Bin, also known as an Esky, Ice Box or Cooler.

    COME YOUSE: Former Australian Cricket Captain aka Kimberley John Hughes.

    DIMMER KRETZ: Those who believe in democracy.

    ERROR BUCK: Language spoken in countries like "Surria", "E-Jupp" and
    "Libernon".

    EKKA DYMOCKS: University staff.

    GUESS: Flammable vapour used in stoves.

    SENDLES: Thongs, open shoes.

    COLOUR: Terminator, murderer.

    CUSS: Kiss.

    DUCK HID: Term of abuse directed mainly at males.

    PHAR LAP: NZ's famous horse which was actually christened "PHILLIP".

    ERROR ROUTE: As in "Arnotts mulk error route buskets".

    FITTER CHENEY: A type of long flat pasta not to be confused with "rugger tony".

  • Hojon
    Hojon

    Drloss- that was actually Dan Quayle that said that stuff. Or at least most of it, some of it has been embellished a bit.

  • drloss
    drloss

    Yeast extract spreads for your bread/toast.

    Nearly 50% of those who voted did.

  • drloss
    drloss

    Another one of the US's finest?

  • Simon
    Simon

    We had some language barriers in Canada...

    Apparently, they have no idea what a lorry is - they call them Semi's...
    Over here a Semi is a type of house...
    which over there they call a duplo...
    which is a kids toy over here...

    I managed to stop Angharad asking where the Rubbers were in Stapples (our erasers)

    A few other cultural differences:

    If you wander round Safeway for 10 minutes and then ask a girl where the beer is she will look at you strange because they don't sell it! You have to go to a different shop. They pack your bags for you though which is great except when you don't know you kind of fight over the groceries. Oh, and when you do find the 'liquer store' to buy some beer you can't just get in the car with it - it has to be out of your reach.

    There was something too about not carrying drinks between the restaurant and bar but I may have that wrong.

  • Hojon
    Hojon
    Another one of the US's finest?

    God I hope not. :)

  • JeffT
    JeffT

    The majority of those quotes were came from the mouth of Al Gore. I'm looking for the link I need right now.

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