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Originally posted by robbie carrobieDid you know that the mighty Roman Empire were terrified of the Scots
No politics for me johnny, not a Scottish nationalist, I have never voted, ever, in any election, ever. Politics is for politicians. Personally I am a kind of natural socialist, like the native Americans were socialist. Scotland will never be free, new boss is the same as the old boss. As you know there is history between us, but there are many things to admire about our English cousins despite their foibles. 🙂
and the Irish?
They ran out of Ireland as quick as they could and they also feared the Scots.
That's why that big wall was built.
In Britain only the Scots were the equal of the Roman army.
The Romans had defeated the English and the Welsh.
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Originally posted by johnnylongwoodyYes in my little town of Kirkintilloch there are still many remains of the Roman presence here, the Antonine wall is still visible in many places as well as mosaics and bathhouses , fortifications etc. My own opinion is that there was nothing really here for them? The Scots and Irish are one.
Did you know that the mighty Roman Empire were terrified of the Scots
and the Irish?
They ran out of Ireland as quick as they could and they also feared the Scots.
That's why that big wall was built.
In Britain only the Scots were the equal of the Roman army.
The Romans had defeated the English and the Welsh.
14 Jan 13
Originally posted by robbie carrobieAs well as being unable to fight and defeat the Irish or Celts as the Romans
Yes in my little town of Kirkintilloch there are still many remains of the Roman presence here, the Antonine wall is still visible in many places as well as mosaics and bathhouses , fortifications etc. My own opinion is that there was nothing really here for them? The Scots and Irish are one.
called them,
The Romans gave the name Hibernus to Ireland.
This is where we get the word Hibernian from.
Apparently Hibernus in the Latin translates as Winter or Wintry.
So the Romans didn't like the weather either.
14 Jan 13
Originally posted by Very Rustywhat do they call you.
I am from Canada
What I like about Canada is the East coast, its hard working people, & scenic landscape.
What I hate about Canada is the FEW people in Toronto (gutless cowards) who call us names, but do not have the courage to do so to our faces.
14 Jan 13
Originally posted by johnnylongwoodywe got the name Caledonia, after a tribe that resided here. The Picts were more easterly, in the region of Fife, they painted themselves and fought butt naked.
As well as being unable to fight and defeat the Irish or Celts as the Romans
called them,
The Romans gave the name Hibernus to Ireland.
This is where we get the word Hibernian from.
Apparently Hibernus in the Latin translates as Winter or Wintry.
So the Romans didn't like the weather either.
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Originally posted by Very RustyHow about reading this, y'all, and then making comment?
You missed the point.
They are gutless cowards who can not do it in person.
http://madon.public.iastate.edu/katz.braly.replication.pdf
I didn't come across this by accident, neither!
There's enough stereotpyical mushwa here to keep you busy, and learning something, for a day at least!
-m. 😀
Edit: Oh! Any questions..... fire away - at each other. 😛 I'll just observe. 😉
14 Jan 13
Originally posted by lolofLolof: Can you give practical examples of Allemansratten that provide rights not available in other countries? Not being thick here (or too thick, I hope) - it sounds like proportionally, alot more land in your country belongs to your government than our government.
Sweden:
+ Democracy, monarchy, lots of space, Allemansrätten (in short: Allemansrätten gives a person the right to access, walk, cycle, ride, ski, and camp on any land—with the exception of private gardens, the immediate vicinity of a dwelling house and land under cultivation.)
- cuts in public care for children, elderly, schools
There are also practical lmitations on this as well, aren't there? Your military bases are secure, for example?
14 Jan 13
Originally posted by sasquatch672I think that a similar Every Man's Right exists in other countries as well - Scotland for instance.
Lolof: Can you give practical examples of Allemansratten that provide rights not available in other countries? Not being thick here (or too thick, I hope) - it sounds like proportionally, alot more land in your country belongs to your government than our government.
There are also practical lmitations on this as well, aren't there? Your military bases are secure, for example?
Here's some information that I hope will answer your questions, and yes, there are military places with limited access.
http://www.naturvardsverket.se/en/In-English/Start/Enjoying-nature/The-right-of-public-access/What-is-the-Right-of-Public-Access/
I think this explains it better than I could - for me it's just something I take for granted every day.
14 Jan 13
Originally posted by KewpieMy country is the U.S.A.
Just one sentence of each, please. That way everyone gets a fair go.
My country is: Australia.
I like: the way that compulsory voting ensures that we all have a say in how we live our lives, not just those with the biggest pockets and the loudest voices.
I dislike: the way that we are a huge empty country, yet 95% of us are crowded into a few enormous cities developed around the two great gods: (1) car (2) enormous house.
Love: Freedom to vote and free speech.
Dislike: I fear we are becoming a plutocracy.
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Canada(via Scotland)
Like: freedom (often taken for granted, although I think that's true of all free nations), diversity (in lots of areas, not just peoples).
Dislikes: People who complain about governments (Federal, Provincial and Municipal) but when asked who they voted for say, "Oh, I didn't/don't.
