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A small island no one pays any attention to

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    #32
    Fratton Fred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,567 ✭✭✭✭Fratton Fred


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Go to this website, put London as the main target, select the Russian 'Tsar Bomba' and see what happens.

    http://nuclearsecrecy.com/nukemap/

    Doesn't take too many to cover the whole UK, does it?

    Ok, maybe we'll hold off on the thermo intercontinental nuclear war for now then.

    It does beg the question though, how many nukes does he have pointed at the small insignificant island.


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    #33
    Nemeses
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    Galwayguy35 wrote: »
    "We"

    I take it you must be British and talking about Britain, otherwise I doubt Dublin will be nuking anyone anytime soon.

    Does Dublin even have any nuke like items?


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    #34
    Fratton Fred
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    Galwayguy35 wrote: »
    "We"

    I take it you must be British and talking about Britain, otherwise I doubt Dublin will be nuking anyone anytime soon.

    Except Mayo in two weeks time!

    Boosh!

    COYBIB


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    #35
    Tombo2001
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    ONeill2013 wrote: »
    but isn't it a germanic language?


    And arent we all originally fish that crawled out of the sea?


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    #36
    FTA69
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    Tombo2001 wrote: »
    Its a pathetic country. Biggest rich poor divide in the world. Russian billionaires siphering money out of the country any which way they can, ironically what do they do with the money only buy up half of London. More corrupt than any other large nation in the world. They have massive natural resources that are being pissed away.

    And yet the average joe soap there hasnt a bean. Nobody can retire in Russia, any pensions they had from the soviet years have been blown to bits and people work til they drop.

    I never said it was a great little country to live in, rather that it is still a massively influential country in world affairs. It is a massive nuclear power, sits on the UN security council, controls European gas supply, is consulted over the Middle East and also has no bother invading the sh*te out of other places in order to maintain its sphere of influence.


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    #37
    the keen edge
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    Nemeses wrote: »
    Does Dublin even have any nuke like items?

    All men of drinking age are to muster at St James Gate, sink as many pints of the black stuff as they can and then, in the morning, fart in unison eastward.


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    #38
    Amirani
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,524 Mod ✭✭✭✭Amirani


    Nemeses wrote: »
    Does Dublin even have any nuke like items?

    There's a weaponised nuke inside the Spire.


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    #39
    touts
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    Putin's been in a foul humour since he won the last election.


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    #40
    ONeill2013
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    Tombo2001 wrote: »
    And arent we all originally fish that crawled out of the sea?

    don't know, what's that got to do with the english language?


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    #41
    Galwayguy35
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    Fratton Fred wrote: »
    Except Mayo in two weeks time!

    Boosh!

    COYBIB

    Hopefully...


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    #42
    Ash.J.Williams
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    Banjo String wrote: »
    What?

    You do understand which country the actual English language comes from, right?
    that was years ago


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    #43
    Mr. G
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    Gee Bag wrote: »
    A Russian offical at the G20 conference described Britain as 'A small island no one pays any attention to'.

    http://www.independent.ie/world-news/middle-east/cameron-forced-to-shrug-off-vladimir-putin-small-island-snub-over-syria-29557870.html

    The Daily Mail's website appears to be on the verge of exploding.
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2413595/David-Cameron-hits-Russias-gibe-Britain-just-small-island-pays-attention-to.html

    So what say ye boardsies? Are the Brits right to be outraged or are they just upset because the truth hurts?

    Of course the UK are listened to. The US are just deperate.

    We must be tiny so :P


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    #44
    Tombo2001
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    FTA69 wrote: »
    I never said it was a great little country to live in, rather that it is still a massively influential country in world affairs. It is a massive nuclear power, sits on the UN security council, controls European gas supply, is consulted over the Middle East and also has no bother invading the sh*te out of other places in order to maintain its sphere of influence.


    My point would be that 60 years ago it was the USA's equal as a military and economic power; whereas today it most definitely is not......but it still behaves as if it is.

    I wouldnt overestimate its energy resources as shale gas has changed the balance of supply.

    But most importantly, you are right - it is in a position of power with a seat on the UN security council and a veto on world affairs. Just like France and Britain.

    But unlike these countries, Russia is essentially a rogue state run and behaves as such, and therefore shouldnt be in that position.


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    #45
    Mr. G
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    ONeill2013 wrote: »
    don't know, what's that got to do with the english language?

    Good point but I think that poster means that its the US speak English, so the irony is that it originated (I presume) from britain


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    #46
    SEPT 23 1989
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    Russia is like a rat with a gold tooth


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    #47
    Ash.J.Williams
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    Fratton Fred wrote: »
    Very funny Vlad, wait til we ****ing nuke you you commie bastard, you won't think we're insignificant then.
    that would have the greatest answer of all time had it been a direct retort by the UK politician at the time of the exchange.


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    #48
    UCDVet
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    Banjo String wrote: »
    Isn't English the 3rd most spoken language in the world?

    And is the official language of airline industries?

    That's important enough.

    Someone, somewhere took notice of them.

    It seems more appropriate to give credit to the US for that.


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    #49
    Rasheed
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    I fancy the arse off Putin.....


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    #50
    paddylonglegs
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    Interesting what Vlad is doing though. Antagonising the uk as they are considering attacking their ally Syria. Syria are getting their asses used just so Vlad has an excuse to cause some serious damage


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    #51
    My name is URL
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    Ash.J.Williams wrote: »
    that would have the greatest answer of all time had it been a direct retort by the UK politician at the time of the exchange.

    It would be worth it just to see Putin laugh his ass off at the very idea. They could virtually cripple Britain in a matter of days simply by recalling shipments of exported fuels. No big-man bluster about nukes required.


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    #52
    Fratton Fred
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    Ash.J.Williams wrote: »
    that would have the greatest answer of all time had it been a direct retort by the UK politician at the time of the exchange.

    Although possibly a bit more catastrophic than some gob****e on boards saying it!


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    #53
    Bobeagleburger
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    Don't fcuk with the Russians.


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    #54
    Fratton Fred
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    My name is URL wrote: »
    It would be worth it just to see Putin laugh his ass off at the very idea. They could virtually cripple Britain in a matter of days simply by recalling shipments of exported fuels. No big-man bluster about nukes required.

    Until London freezes his and all his oligarch mates bank accounts.


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    #55
    who the fug
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    Fratton Fred wrote: »
    Ok, maybe we'll hold off on the thermo intercontinental nuclear war for now then.

    It does beg the question though, how many nukes does he have pointed at the small insignificant island.

    Whatever, I live in Islington and we be nuclear free zone, Power to the Peeps and all that , mind your Hoxton is ****ed, who cares


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    #56
    Tox56
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    UCDVet wrote: »
    It seems more appropriate to give credit to the US for that.

    :confused: Why do you think they speak English in the first place?!

    Giving countries credit over things is meaningless and totally pointless, but the hang ups some Irish people have with Britain is nuts, you see it all over the place on boards but also in Irish society in general, it's embarrassing


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    #57
    CrabRevolution
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    He got a bit carried away claiming Britain brought down fascism in Europe, dont recall them having a hand in ending Franco's regime.

    Also couldnt have chosen a worse country to try and inform who won WW2. Considering the Soviets bore by far the greatest damage of all the allies and did more of the heavy lifting in crushing the Nazis.


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    #58
    Tombo2001
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    Cameron shouldnt have bothered replying.


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    #59
    dj jarvis
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    there is no confirmation that anyone connected to the Russians actually said this , its apparently doing the rounds at the G20 , so much ado about nothing and the Brits took the bait :rolleyes:

    And it could be a cultural statement if it did happen , as Stalin ALWAYS referred to Britain and Ireland collectively as "The islands" , not sure if it was a slur or just as a geographical name that the soviets used

    could be a throw back from then - either way the Brits should have been bigger than to respond the way the did - SUPER CRINGE :eek:


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    #60
    Christ the Redeemer
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    Not particularly true but god dam it's hilarious. Putin's really putin in the boot to the Yanks and English since the Snowden affair. I love watching this. The outrage is classic, they're spitting teeth and incoherently stuttering the word dictator and gay rights in response over on reddit and other Murican sites.

    Classic.


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    #61
    Fighting Irish
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    lol, who cares


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