I've been seeing this man for the last 6 months. He lives in another state. I thought he would send me some flowers for this Valentine day, but all I recd was just a call with a Happy Valentine day wish.
He absolutely has more money than he can spend. I'm upset. Should I tell him how I feel or should I just let it goes?
Valentine day...I'm upset!!!?
just let it go...He called you and that is all that matters the most :) Don't tell him anything...don't rush!! You never know if you will receive them later ;)
Reply:I'm in a similar situation but my guy lives in the same town and hasn't even called or sent an email. I want a real man. Dammit, sorry I know that wasn't much of an answer. I say screw him.
Reply:maybe hes just afraid of commitment. i know its been 6 months, but some guys just arent ready and it takes them a while. if you know how he feels about it, dont worry about the present problem. but if you arent sure how he feels, just have a talk with him.
Reply:well i think u shouldnt expect anything! so what, its val-day! does he tell u he loves u, does he take care of u, is he sweet, is he a gentleman, does he always listen when u got something to say? then why do u need flowers in order to be with him? flowers are just a very small detail, but if he does all these things then u shouldnt be mad at him. relax and enjoy ur day.
Reply:I'm going to tell you like my husband tells me. I can't read your mind, if something is bothering you then tell me.....so I would suggest to you to tell him how you feel. He doesn't know unless you tell him. What did you purchase for him? Not all men look at Valentine's day as a female holiday. I pamper my husband just as much as he pampers me. He might feel the same about you. You didn't even call him to say Happy Valentine's day or you did nothing special for him either. It can go both ways, think about it. Overall, I think you should call him and let him know how you feel about the whole Valentine's day holiday. Good luck to ya and Happy Valentine's day!!!
Reply:honestly, he has the money, it takes 2 minutes to call the flower shop and order flowers. he didn't do it. It takes 10 minutes to get a card and mail it. Last time I checked you could get them 2 for $1 at the dollar store. Did he do this? If your awnser is no and no, raise your standards and get rid of him
Reply:girl i would just tell him how you feel about him and everything..i mean i would tell him on the phone or in a letter.. and if he doesnt listen to what your telling him.. then i would tell that you dont want him..
Reply:Let it go.. Its about love not $
Reply:Tell him how you feel - but don't be pushy about it. If you're upset he definitely should know it, but then again, Valentine's Day isn't the most important day to show love.
Reply:Are you really that selfish. Maybe he is testing you if he has money.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Lotus posture?
How do people do that posture(meditating pose)?
I know some people that can but they're really flexable.
How do you do it?
here's some pictures of people in it.
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
Does it really make you feel like a flower?
Is it true that the reason for it is so during a trance state you don't fall over?
(ex: I started to have a vision how so stop wars and bring world peace but i fell over during it because I wasn't in a lotus posture so it stoped)
Lotus posture?
Before enlightenment, chop wood
After enlightenment, chop wood
I know this will help
Peace in the heart
Reply:I can just about manage it (my Mum got us to do / try it as kids - we're a lot more plastic / flexible then, and it can set one up for / last a lifetime).
Just as stable (in fact I find it more so) is the half lotus - viiraasana ('the hero's posture').
It's the one the Buddha is said to've used.
I still use it when meditating.
Reply:They can do it because they free their minds of everything else...it is a big help in aiding meditation. I unfortunately can only do it for a short period of time but hopefully I will continue to get better at it.
Reply:Yes, it makes you feel like a flower. Try not to laugh when the tickling of bee's feet starts--you might get stung.
Reply:The full Lotus is difficult and for some (myself included) not advisable, though it does help with your posture and keeping the rest of you easily in place. I prefer the half lotus and like Goodfella said it does agree with many people, but when meditating posture doesn't really matter and you can if disciplined enough meditate any time in any position, though it takes a lot of concentration which is why the lotus and half lotus help as they minimize the effort required to stay in one position allowing you to meditate with ease.
Reply:It takes practice, don't pay much attention to visions, just be. Being as it is is enlightenment, nothing needs to be accomplished.
Reply:it takes a long time to be able to sit like that comfortably for a long period of time.
it doesn't make me feel like a flower. it makes me feel like a human. it keeps your back straight so it's better for breathing.
it's not to keep you from falling over.
the reason for it is so that when you meditate, your body doesn't get in the way by giving you aches and pains and itches. you sit in that, or any, position for a long time, so that you don't get fidgety when you put your attention toward your mind.
Reply:My knees cannot handle it. Although when I did manage to get into that posture a couple of times, it was quite stable, and did help meditation.
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I know some people that can but they're really flexable.
How do you do it?
here's some pictures of people in it.
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
Does it really make you feel like a flower?
Is it true that the reason for it is so during a trance state you don't fall over?
(ex: I started to have a vision how so stop wars and bring world peace but i fell over during it because I wasn't in a lotus posture so it stoped)
Lotus posture?
Before enlightenment, chop wood
After enlightenment, chop wood
I know this will help
Peace in the heart
Reply:I can just about manage it (my Mum got us to do / try it as kids - we're a lot more plastic / flexible then, and it can set one up for / last a lifetime).
Just as stable (in fact I find it more so) is the half lotus - viiraasana ('the hero's posture').
It's the one the Buddha is said to've used.
I still use it when meditating.
Reply:They can do it because they free their minds of everything else...it is a big help in aiding meditation. I unfortunately can only do it for a short period of time but hopefully I will continue to get better at it.
Reply:Yes, it makes you feel like a flower. Try not to laugh when the tickling of bee's feet starts--you might get stung.
Reply:The full Lotus is difficult and for some (myself included) not advisable, though it does help with your posture and keeping the rest of you easily in place. I prefer the half lotus and like Goodfella said it does agree with many people, but when meditating posture doesn't really matter and you can if disciplined enough meditate any time in any position, though it takes a lot of concentration which is why the lotus and half lotus help as they minimize the effort required to stay in one position allowing you to meditate with ease.
Reply:It takes practice, don't pay much attention to visions, just be. Being as it is is enlightenment, nothing needs to be accomplished.
Reply:it takes a long time to be able to sit like that comfortably for a long period of time.
it doesn't make me feel like a flower. it makes me feel like a human. it keeps your back straight so it's better for breathing.
it's not to keep you from falling over.
the reason for it is so that when you meditate, your body doesn't get in the way by giving you aches and pains and itches. you sit in that, or any, position for a long time, so that you don't get fidgety when you put your attention toward your mind.
Reply:My knees cannot handle it. Although when I did manage to get into that posture a couple of times, it was quite stable, and did help meditation.
How would you respond? What would you do in this case?
Yesterday late afternoon, I accidently mowed over a sprig of a newly planted flower on the border between the house next door and my house. Apparently, there was a wire next to the freshly planted flowered plant. Unbeknownst to me, this devilish act was perpetrated. The victim? A Police Captain of the largest city in my state 20 or so miles away. He happens to occupy the house next to mine. We do have history of less the friendly relationship since he took on his 3rd wife. Before, it was an amicable relationship. We actually had good conversations on my deck, along with my wife, many good nights of discussion. THEN, the new wife arrived along with two little indoor type non-stop ear-piercing, screeching, barking demon dogs. Asked them to control them with no success, eventually, won judgment from the local judge for them to quiet them. Obviously, THEY resented it. So now, back to yesterday. They actually called 911 and said they were going to court and sue me over a $3.00 plant. Wow.
How would you respond? What would you do in this case?
Let me start off by saying Thank You for your compliment regarding being one of the "knowledgable" people. I take great pride in understanding our rights as citizens and as such, have even gone to the extreme length of serving 8 years in our military for the sole purpose of defending those rights. So again, I Thank You for your trust and support. Now on to bigger and better things; Let the fool pay the 250.00 some odd dollars to file a civil action for a 3.00 payoff, it was an accident and I'm guessing no one was seriously injured (hope the tree huggers don't read this) in this most unfortunate incident. Should this "high powered Police Capt" persist in his claim of premeditated murder, then your only hope is to plead incurable insanity or temporary blindness caused by the intense rays of the sun due to global warming, that should do the trick I would think and if not send me your address when you get to your Federal Prison and I will make sure that I fill you in on some of the stupidity that continues to go on in this great nation of ours. God Bless and Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Reply:I would replace the plant, with a new one. Also, as a police officer myself, I would say that if a CAPTAIN called 911 to report damaged flowers, that is a GROSS misuse of emergency services and he could be disciplined by his superiors for that, if that is indeed what happened. Bottom line, fix whatever you damaged, and don't sweat the small stuff!
Reply:That is it. You have to be cordial, tolerant and co - operative with neighbours. If yyou are at logger heads, then there is time only for disputes and claims. Once you sart picking at someone, they start picking at you at the earliest opportunity.
The unfriendly neighbours are helpful than distant friends.
Reply:Just pay for the plant, just to be a good neighbor. There is nothing criminal about an accident, I can't believe a police captain would call 911 for that, especially since what happened wasn't a crime!
Reply:Let them take you to court for it. Be sure to take pictures to prove that the plant has not been completely destroyed. They will get laughed out of civil court.
Reply:We too have our share of police chiefs in my area that really and truly should be looking for work in another field. Good luck!
John D: Ya gotta get out more, bud, they're out there, I guarantee it!
Reply:Just replace the plant and be more careful next time.
(no one is going to spend any time and money filing a frivilous civil lawsuit for $3.)
Reply:just buy a new plant. that should take care of it.
Reply:Lawyer and sell the house
Reply:It was probably an empty threat. I know in Virginia, it costs at least $42 to file a civil suit...not to mention the time it takes to fill out the paperwork and the day off of work to come to court. I'd just buy them a new flower/plant and even offer to plant it for them so that they don't have to take the time. Apologize and be the bigger person in this situation. If he still wants to be a brat or whatever, just back off and if he files the civil suit, just pay the $3 (and there may be fees associated...) in open court before the judge and let it be done with. If you agree to pay it AFTER court, the judge may enter the judgment and in order for it to be "cleared" later, the plaintiff (your neighbor) would have to file something saying the debt was satisfied. And it sounds like they may give the runaround when it comes to that. If you do it before court (MAKE THEM WRITE YOU A RECEIPT AND SIGN IT) or during court, the judge can technically dismiss the case as paid in full and it will never go against your credit.
How would you respond? What would you do in this case?
Let me start off by saying Thank You for your compliment regarding being one of the "knowledgable" people. I take great pride in understanding our rights as citizens and as such, have even gone to the extreme length of serving 8 years in our military for the sole purpose of defending those rights. So again, I Thank You for your trust and support. Now on to bigger and better things; Let the fool pay the 250.00 some odd dollars to file a civil action for a 3.00 payoff, it was an accident and I'm guessing no one was seriously injured (hope the tree huggers don't read this) in this most unfortunate incident. Should this "high powered Police Capt" persist in his claim of premeditated murder, then your only hope is to plead incurable insanity or temporary blindness caused by the intense rays of the sun due to global warming, that should do the trick I would think and if not send me your address when you get to your Federal Prison and I will make sure that I fill you in on some of the stupidity that continues to go on in this great nation of ours. God Bless and Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Reply:I would replace the plant, with a new one. Also, as a police officer myself, I would say that if a CAPTAIN called 911 to report damaged flowers, that is a GROSS misuse of emergency services and he could be disciplined by his superiors for that, if that is indeed what happened. Bottom line, fix whatever you damaged, and don't sweat the small stuff!
Reply:That is it. You have to be cordial, tolerant and co - operative with neighbours. If yyou are at logger heads, then there is time only for disputes and claims. Once you sart picking at someone, they start picking at you at the earliest opportunity.
The unfriendly neighbours are helpful than distant friends.
Reply:Just pay for the plant, just to be a good neighbor. There is nothing criminal about an accident, I can't believe a police captain would call 911 for that, especially since what happened wasn't a crime!
Reply:Let them take you to court for it. Be sure to take pictures to prove that the plant has not been completely destroyed. They will get laughed out of civil court.
Reply:We too have our share of police chiefs in my area that really and truly should be looking for work in another field. Good luck!
John D: Ya gotta get out more, bud, they're out there, I guarantee it!
Reply:Just replace the plant and be more careful next time.
(no one is going to spend any time and money filing a frivilous civil lawsuit for $3.)
Reply:just buy a new plant. that should take care of it.
Reply:Lawyer and sell the house
Reply:It was probably an empty threat. I know in Virginia, it costs at least $42 to file a civil suit...not to mention the time it takes to fill out the paperwork and the day off of work to come to court. I'd just buy them a new flower/plant and even offer to plant it for them so that they don't have to take the time. Apologize and be the bigger person in this situation. If he still wants to be a brat or whatever, just back off and if he files the civil suit, just pay the $3 (and there may be fees associated...) in open court before the judge and let it be done with. If you agree to pay it AFTER court, the judge may enter the judgment and in order for it to be "cleared" later, the plaintiff (your neighbor) would have to file something saying the debt was satisfied. And it sounds like they may give the runaround when it comes to that. If you do it before court (MAKE THEM WRITE YOU A RECEIPT AND SIGN IT) or during court, the judge can technically dismiss the case as paid in full and it will never go against your credit.
Trying to market to large office buildings... How...?
Our company manufactures and sells flower vending machines to local florists. We find it best to find suitable locations for the vending machines first, then contact local florists in the area to see which ones want to buy a machine and place them in these locations. One venue we are trying to get into is large office building lobbies. We are based in Louisiana but we sell these nationwide. How can I find out what large office buildings are (for example) in Los Angeles and who to contact about trying to lease space in the lobby for our flower vending machine.
I tried contacting some realtors but they all say the amount of space we want to lease is too small for them to consider and that we must talk to the building ower/leasing people directly. Finding these buildings/owners/leasing people from out of state is our challenge.
Anyone have any ideas on how we can locate and contact these people by phone?
Trying to market to large office buildings... How...?
Take a look at getting involved with BOMA (Google that)
Also D%26amp;B has a list service called the selectory:
http://selectory.com
That should get you started.
Reply:Hello my friend,
It sounds like you need a list of office buildings with phone numbers and the contact name of the leasing agent or building owner.
I used to be in the list business.
One company I have found to be accurate and honest is
Caldwell List Company
4350 Georgetown Square
Suite 701
Atlanta, GA 30338-6234
United States
Toll-Free: 888-361-7910
Phone: 888-361-7910
Fax: 770-458-4245
If they can't help you, they will point you in the right direction.
I hope this helps.
Ollie G
http://www.df4u2.com
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I tried contacting some realtors but they all say the amount of space we want to lease is too small for them to consider and that we must talk to the building ower/leasing people directly. Finding these buildings/owners/leasing people from out of state is our challenge.
Anyone have any ideas on how we can locate and contact these people by phone?
Trying to market to large office buildings... How...?
Take a look at getting involved with BOMA (Google that)
Also D%26amp;B has a list service called the selectory:
http://selectory.com
That should get you started.
Reply:Hello my friend,
It sounds like you need a list of office buildings with phone numbers and the contact name of the leasing agent or building owner.
I used to be in the list business.
One company I have found to be accurate and honest is
Caldwell List Company
4350 Georgetown Square
Suite 701
Atlanta, GA 30338-6234
United States
Toll-Free: 888-361-7910
Phone: 888-361-7910
Fax: 770-458-4245
If they can't help you, they will point you in the right direction.
I hope this helps.
Ollie G
http://www.df4u2.com
safety shoes
Is sending a thank you card a proper response?
Here's the deal....we had a death in our immediate family (my mother-in-law). We traveled out of state to attend the funeral and to settle her affairs. We have sent thank you cards to everyone who sent flowers, who helped with preparations, etc. We received numerous sympathy cards from co-workers and friends.
My question is this ... is it proper to send a thank-you card in response to a sympathy card? Or do we simply accept the cards with no response from us?
Is sending a thank you card a proper response?
You send thank you cards to the people who .....signed the "book" to thank them for coming....the people who sent flowers...the people who did anything to help your family.
You can thank people who sent cards when you see them but a thank you card is not necessary.
Reply:It's not necessary to send thank you's in response to sympathy cards but it is a nice jesture if you do.It sounds like you've sent all the ones that are really necessary.
Reply:go with what is in your heart to do, i personally did not send thank you cards in response to sympathy cards when my father in law passed away last year. but if you feel you should do it.
Reply:I don't believe that you need to send a thank you card for a card that you received unless they sent you any type of money of gift
Reply:what r u askin? reply is must...%26amp; with your signature( not just a printed card)
Reply:I really think it is cause then they know that you received it and that lets them know that you appreciate there sympathy to all that has happen to you and your family
Reply:In my opinion, it was okay to send those cards
Reply:accept the cards no thank you card after that
Reply:You should send a thank you card just because they went out of their way to send you a sympathy card. If you are close to people you can call them and thank them personally for the card but for people whom you don't know so well you can just send them a thank you for your sympathies card so that they don't think you are ungrateful.
Reply:My grandfather just passed away last week and we also recieved lots of sympathy cards and we haven't sent out any thank you cards. when my mother's father(my other grandfather) passed away last year i don't remember sending any out.
Reply:It is entirely proper (and expected). Simply thank them for their kind thoughts, prayers, etc....Don't say "Thanks for the card"
Reply:It is not necessary to send thank you notes to anyone sending a simple sympathy card. If however, money was enclosed for a memorial gift then one is appropriate. I'm sorry for your loss.
My question is this ... is it proper to send a thank-you card in response to a sympathy card? Or do we simply accept the cards with no response from us?
Is sending a thank you card a proper response?
You send thank you cards to the people who .....signed the "book" to thank them for coming....the people who sent flowers...the people who did anything to help your family.
You can thank people who sent cards when you see them but a thank you card is not necessary.
Reply:It's not necessary to send thank you's in response to sympathy cards but it is a nice jesture if you do.It sounds like you've sent all the ones that are really necessary.
Reply:go with what is in your heart to do, i personally did not send thank you cards in response to sympathy cards when my father in law passed away last year. but if you feel you should do it.
Reply:I don't believe that you need to send a thank you card for a card that you received unless they sent you any type of money of gift
Reply:what r u askin? reply is must...%26amp; with your signature( not just a printed card)
Reply:I really think it is cause then they know that you received it and that lets them know that you appreciate there sympathy to all that has happen to you and your family
Reply:In my opinion, it was okay to send those cards
Reply:accept the cards no thank you card after that
Reply:You should send a thank you card just because they went out of their way to send you a sympathy card. If you are close to people you can call them and thank them personally for the card but for people whom you don't know so well you can just send them a thank you for your sympathies card so that they don't think you are ungrateful.
Reply:My grandfather just passed away last week and we also recieved lots of sympathy cards and we haven't sent out any thank you cards. when my mother's father(my other grandfather) passed away last year i don't remember sending any out.
Reply:It is entirely proper (and expected). Simply thank them for their kind thoughts, prayers, etc....Don't say "Thanks for the card"
Reply:It is not necessary to send thank you notes to anyone sending a simple sympathy card. If however, money was enclosed for a memorial gift then one is appropriate. I'm sorry for your loss.
What is this?!?
so i have a friend that lives in a different state, we have never met face 2 face, and were good firends. we like to talk im and we act like idiots, or close to, fooling around, and we like, almost flirt. lust talking bout stuff. well we kinda get close and personal, and stuff, but this is what troubles me. she likes typing in stuff like *hug* *kiss* *laydown in a flower bed* ect. but its the *kiss* stuff that gets me. she goes into stuff like *kisses harder* *sucks neck* *licks toung* and gets personal, wich i dont mind, but the problem is... i feel it. what she types, i feel it on my lips, neck, everywhere, and it sacres me. i am a vergin and i dont know why i feel it so acuratly. like i know what it feels like. she knows it scares me, is kinda confused, and has decided to do it less, and she is a good person, but why does it happen? i dont know if this is normal, something i dont mind if it isnt, but does anyone else have this disorder?
What is this?!?
how old r u? ok this person deff likes u! even though u live in a different state, this person sounds like they want to get close to u. how far away do they live? if its possible meet with them, but not alone. go with a friend just so u are safe. those feelings shouldnt scare you....if u are around the age of 13 its something called peuberty! it happenes to EVERYBODY! dont worry about the feeling, its accually good that u get those feeling cuz its truly is a natural feeling that u get.
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What is this?!?
how old r u? ok this person deff likes u! even though u live in a different state, this person sounds like they want to get close to u. how far away do they live? if its possible meet with them, but not alone. go with a friend just so u are safe. those feelings shouldnt scare you....if u are around the age of 13 its something called peuberty! it happenes to EVERYBODY! dont worry about the feeling, its accually good that u get those feeling cuz its truly is a natural feeling that u get.
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French military history is this right?
COMPLETE MILITARY HISTORY OF FRANCE
Gallic Wars - Lost. In a war whose ending foreshadows the next 2000 years of French history, France is conquered by of all things, an Italian.
Hundred Years War - Mostly lost, saved at last by female schizophrenic who inadvertently creates The First Rule of French Warfare; "France's armies are victorious only when NOT led by a Frenchman."
Italian Wars - Lost. France becomes the first and only country to ever lose two wars -- when fighting Italians.
Wars of Religion - France goes 0-5-4 against the Huguenots.
Thirty Years War - France is technically not a participant, but manages to get invaded anyway. Claims a tie on the basis that eventually the other participants started ignoring her.
War of Devolution - Tied. Frenchmen take to wearing red flower pots as chapeaux.
The Dutch War - Tied.
War of the Augsburg League / King William's War / French and Indian War -Lost, but claimed as a tie. Three ties in a row induces deluded Frogophiles the world over to label the period as the height of French military power.
War of the Spanish Succession - Lost. The War also gave the French their first taste of a Marlborough, which they have loved ever since.
American Revolution - In a move that will become quite familiar to future Americans, France claims a win even though the English colonists saw far more action. This is later known as "de Gaulle Syndrome", and leads to the Second Rule of French Warfare; "France only wins when America does most of the fighting."
French Revolution - Won, primarily due the fact that the opponent was also French.
The Napoleonic Wars - Lost. Temporary victories (remember the First Rule!) due to leadership of a Corsican, who ended up being no match for a British footwear designer.
The Franco-Prussian War - Lost. Germany first plays the role of drunk Frat boy to France's ugly girl home alone on a Saturday night.
World War I - Tied and on the way to losing, France is saved by the United States. Thousands of French women find out what it's like to not only sleep with a winner, but one who doesn't call her "Fraulein." Sadly, widespread use of condoms by American forces forestalls any improvement in the French bloodline.
World War II - Lost. Conquered French liberated by the United States and Britain just as they finish learning the Horst Wessel Song.
War in Indochina - Lost. French forces plead sickness, take to bed with the Dien Bien Flu.
Algerian Rebellion - Lost. Loss marks the first defeat of a western army by a Non-Turkic Muslim force since the Crusades, and produces the First Rule of Muslim Warfare; "We can always beat the French." This rule is identical to the First Rules of the Italians, Russians, Germans, English, Dutch, Spanish, Vietnamese and Esquimaux.
War Against Greenpeace - Lost. 1985, the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior prepares to sail for Moruroa Atoll for a major campaign against French nuclear testing. Agents of the DGSE [secret service] bomb and sink the ship in Auckland Harbor. I tree-hugger sans tree drowns. Six weeks later agents Prieur and Mafart plead guilty to charges of manslaughter and willful damage. They get sentences of 10 years and 7 years. French Prime Minister Fabius admits to state terrorism on TV.
War on Terrorism - France, keeping in mind its recent history, surrenders to Germans and Muslims just to be safe. Attempts to surrender to Vietnamese ambassador fail after he takes refuge in
a McDonald's.
French military history is this right?
Actually Fr?ulein use to be what our miss is today.
But in German quite literally means little women.
But in popular culture of that time meant slüt or whore.
Reply:All of what you say rings true. But, I contend that a lot of the failure of the French people in wars has been because of poor leadership, not the lack of a desire to win by the French people! The French people have always been willing to fight for their country, they just have never been properly prepared, equipped or had the leadership needed to win. One of the reasons that they have allowed so many Muslims into France is that they at one time controlled Syria %26amp; Lebanon %26amp; felt an obligation to allow them to immigrate to France for political reasons because many had befriended the French while being occupied by the French.
Reply:that is correct as far as i can tell. In fact we could loose Afghanastan simply because they are involved they are very fair weather friends and we certainly better watch our backs , they team up with China to oppose us in the UN. one things for sure , we'd never have to worry about going to war with them, in fact i think them have a preprinted surrender declaration on file with us. just in case.
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Gallic Wars - Lost. In a war whose ending foreshadows the next 2000 years of French history, France is conquered by of all things, an Italian.
Hundred Years War - Mostly lost, saved at last by female schizophrenic who inadvertently creates The First Rule of French Warfare; "France's armies are victorious only when NOT led by a Frenchman."
Italian Wars - Lost. France becomes the first and only country to ever lose two wars -- when fighting Italians.
Wars of Religion - France goes 0-5-4 against the Huguenots.
Thirty Years War - France is technically not a participant, but manages to get invaded anyway. Claims a tie on the basis that eventually the other participants started ignoring her.
War of Devolution - Tied. Frenchmen take to wearing red flower pots as chapeaux.
The Dutch War - Tied.
War of the Augsburg League / King William's War / French and Indian War -Lost, but claimed as a tie. Three ties in a row induces deluded Frogophiles the world over to label the period as the height of French military power.
War of the Spanish Succession - Lost. The War also gave the French their first taste of a Marlborough, which they have loved ever since.
American Revolution - In a move that will become quite familiar to future Americans, France claims a win even though the English colonists saw far more action. This is later known as "de Gaulle Syndrome", and leads to the Second Rule of French Warfare; "France only wins when America does most of the fighting."
French Revolution - Won, primarily due the fact that the opponent was also French.
The Napoleonic Wars - Lost. Temporary victories (remember the First Rule!) due to leadership of a Corsican, who ended up being no match for a British footwear designer.
The Franco-Prussian War - Lost. Germany first plays the role of drunk Frat boy to France's ugly girl home alone on a Saturday night.
World War I - Tied and on the way to losing, France is saved by the United States. Thousands of French women find out what it's like to not only sleep with a winner, but one who doesn't call her "Fraulein." Sadly, widespread use of condoms by American forces forestalls any improvement in the French bloodline.
World War II - Lost. Conquered French liberated by the United States and Britain just as they finish learning the Horst Wessel Song.
War in Indochina - Lost. French forces plead sickness, take to bed with the Dien Bien Flu.
Algerian Rebellion - Lost. Loss marks the first defeat of a western army by a Non-Turkic Muslim force since the Crusades, and produces the First Rule of Muslim Warfare; "We can always beat the French." This rule is identical to the First Rules of the Italians, Russians, Germans, English, Dutch, Spanish, Vietnamese and Esquimaux.
War Against Greenpeace - Lost. 1985, the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior prepares to sail for Moruroa Atoll for a major campaign against French nuclear testing. Agents of the DGSE [secret service] bomb and sink the ship in Auckland Harbor. I tree-hugger sans tree drowns. Six weeks later agents Prieur and Mafart plead guilty to charges of manslaughter and willful damage. They get sentences of 10 years and 7 years. French Prime Minister Fabius admits to state terrorism on TV.
War on Terrorism - France, keeping in mind its recent history, surrenders to Germans and Muslims just to be safe. Attempts to surrender to Vietnamese ambassador fail after he takes refuge in
a McDonald's.
French military history is this right?
Actually Fr?ulein use to be what our miss is today.
But in German quite literally means little women.
But in popular culture of that time meant slüt or whore.
Reply:All of what you say rings true. But, I contend that a lot of the failure of the French people in wars has been because of poor leadership, not the lack of a desire to win by the French people! The French people have always been willing to fight for their country, they just have never been properly prepared, equipped or had the leadership needed to win. One of the reasons that they have allowed so many Muslims into France is that they at one time controlled Syria %26amp; Lebanon %26amp; felt an obligation to allow them to immigrate to France for political reasons because many had befriended the French while being occupied by the French.
Reply:that is correct as far as i can tell. In fact we could loose Afghanastan simply because they are involved they are very fair weather friends and we certainly better watch our backs , they team up with China to oppose us in the UN. one things for sure , we'd never have to worry about going to war with them, in fact i think them have a preprinted surrender declaration on file with us. just in case.
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