Well, sports fans, it happened before most analysts and scientists have been predicting: China has officially surpassed the United States in CO2 emissions.
This, of course, was always a matter of when rather than if, but still raises a question as to when and if America’s media will share the news.
Regardless of the answer, England’s Guardian Unlimited reported Tuesday (emphasis added throughout):
China has overtaken the United States as the world's biggest producer of carbon dioxide, the chief greenhouse gas, figures released today show.
The surprising announcement will increase anxiety about China's growing role in driving man-made global warming and will pile pressure onto world politicians to agree a new global agreement on climate change that includes the booming Chinese economy. China's emissions had not been expected to overtake those from the US, formerly the world's biggest polluter, for several years, although some reports predicted it could happen as early as next year.
The article continued:
But according to the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, soaring demand for coal to generate electricity and a surge in cement production have helped to push China's recorded emissions for 2006 beyond those from the US already. It says China produced 6,200m tonnes of CO2 last year, compared with 5,800m tonnes from the US. Britain produced about 600m tonnes.
Assuming American media outlets do cover this tonight on the airwaves and in tomorrow’s papers, will there be any mention of the wisdom demonstrated by President Bush to not participate in any CO2 emissions reduction plan which does not include China?
Or, am I kidding myself?
Stay tuned.
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters.
Comments Policy
No fair! There's more Chine
June 19, 2007 - 15:13 ET by Dave in TexasNo fair! There's more Chinese than there are Americans. Per person, we still reign supreme! I know I'm doing my part. I exercised this morning and produced a lot of CO2. Quite a bit of H2O as well.
What a relief...global warmin
June 19, 2007 - 15:29 ET by TruthMongerWhat a relief...global warming is good now...or maybe non-existent again...the libs will let us know either way...maybe both...they can do that too...or it never happened at all - if we could just see it in a film somewhere...etc..etc...
...it was hard but I managed to keep religion out of it:)...
Maybe algore inc. can make a
June 19, 2007 - 15:34 ET by bassndudeMaybe algore inc. can make a new movie, call it an inconvient fact. Or maybe he can get China to sign kyoto and get those chinese to quit exhaling.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Yeah, plus China has an unfa
June 19, 2007 - 15:33 ET by dahliatraversYeah, plus China has an unfair advantage - they aren't hampered by a lot of annoying environmental laws.
In a glaxy far, far away...
June 19, 2007 - 16:20 ET by TruthMongerI can't wait for China to get their aircraft carriers going soon...and then they can start patrolling the globe...and doing their usual Chinese things...
And then the batphone rings in the oval office, as usual:
"This is the operator - we have an obscenely expensive long-distance collect call for you - will you accept the charges?"
"Absolutely a pleasure!"
"Hello...evil hated Americans?"
"...yes?"
"This is a fairly affluent country that spends no money on our own military..."
"Why yes, so good to hear from you again!"
"I know we usually bad-mouth you all over the globe but can you please send your Navy, Marines, Army, and Airforce to stop the Chinese from bullying us around?"
"It will cost us billions and we would certainly be accused of imperialistic Hitlerism, so we would be very happy to of course. Do you have any oil to compensate for this at all?"
"Yes but we won't give you any if you succeed."
"Fantastic. That way the libs can accuse us of another oil war and do all kinds of demonstrating - which is nice for them because they really have nothing of value to add to our society at present, and it really gives them a sense of purpose, you know...?"
"'We're in a bit of a rush - can you jerks please get a move on?"
"Looking at my calendar it looks like we can be there after about a 14 month buildup, and we also need to get the UN to condemn us, but that's become alot easier ever since the terrorists took over..."
"Just get your decadent western ass in gear and get on it. What's that, honey?Oh yes...and we also demand a side order of your nuclear technology - cuz we're going to blow your ass out of the water just as soon as we can get some ICBM's going..."
"We'll see you soon, thanks so much for inviting us! Ciao for now..."
To be continued ad nausem...
If you were to believe the hy
June 19, 2007 - 16:33 ET by danboIf you were to believe the hysterics. What's importand is not the proportional but the total CO2 production.
If we were to do it on a proportional bases? Al Gore should never be allowed to get on another airplane. And be forced to live in a tent. He's already used up the lifetime carbon footprint of a number of people. Possibly a good proportion of a few countries.
"The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.” H.L. Mencken
At least they are GREEN eno
June 19, 2007 - 19:22 ET by upcountrywaterAt least they are GREEN enough to ride bikes, breathing in all that smoke helps reduce dust levels.
IRANIAN URANIMUN, how much did they make today?
Dave, I'm doing my part, too!
June 19, 2007 - 22:46 ET by MikeBDave, I'm doing my part, too! This evening I had beans (lots of beans) and beer for supper. So, there you are right there: methane (lots of methane) and carbon dioxide. If enough of us do this, we might get rid of a bunch of libs due to heat-stroke.
"A communist is someone who reads Marx. An anti-communist is someone who understands Marx." Ronald Reagan
Well as Jim Neighbors playing Gomer Pyle would say...
June 19, 2007 - 15:29 ET by c5thenSurprize, surprize, surprize.
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic
Guess what's next folks Chi
June 19, 2007 - 15:35 ET by MightyMouthGuess what's next folks: Chinese Cars!! Do you think they will meet the US requirements for pollution?
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
MM - I'd rather get my hands
June 19, 2007 - 15:49 ET by FastEdMM - I'd rather get my hands on a Tata. With a chicom car, once you get to where you're going, 15 minutes later, you have to get somewhere else.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Yes, but with chicom car, y
June 19, 2007 - 15:57 ET by MightyMouthYes, but with chicom car, you get fortune cookie!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
And with six, you get eggroll
June 19, 2007 - 22:51 ET by Scout FinchAnd with six, you get eggroll!
I'm sure the media will notic
June 19, 2007 - 16:08 ET by mattmI'm sure the media will notice, and have noticed everything on practically every issue. The questions are: will they cover it, and if they do cover it, to what extent, and how will they slant it?
The MSM won't cover it becaus
June 19, 2007 - 16:29 ET by Dave RThe MSM won't cover it because, as we all know, the only bad pollution on this planet is Amurrican pollution.
Bush Fault
June 19, 2007 - 17:16 ET by acumenFirst China exports poison toothpaste, killer cough-syrup, tainted pet food to the world. Well, accidents will happen. But now....gasp.....biggest producer of polluted air? Better sit on this one demedia. Don't want to upset your political party's biggest contributor. Oh my, algore must be in a real quandry over this unpleasant development - best hop on Air Force One Square stat to consult with Buddhist nuns about damage control. I can just hear them now; No problem Jet Hopper, you make appendix to new book. You say if you no had election stolen, US still be number 1 polluter - Bush fault, not Chicom....
The angle/spin on this story
June 19, 2007 - 18:06 ET by SMGalbraithThe angle/spin on this story - if it's reported - will be that Bush's failure to sign on to Kyoto (or, more accurately, to push for ratification) gave the Chinese a free hand to not limit their CO2 emissions.
Bush's failure to lead, in other words, gave a green light to China (e.g., recall the anti-satellite test that China conducted? Bush was to blame).
There is, after all, no free moral agency in the world. Everyone acts - or doesn't - because Bush - a sort of reverse deus ex machina, if you will - is engendering all of the world's ills.
I constantly wonder what the
June 19, 2007 - 20:06 ET by USnotU.S.I constantly wonder what the real Americans think. What do the educated, level headed, non-whacko's think, when they stumble on here and read the things you all scrawl?
You are embarassing your fine nation!
China has 5 times your population, and a rapidly growing economy. Until now, it has done little damage to the world, compared to it's immense size. The West has done vast damage for 100 years, and guess who's right up there?
PS. How many of you can sit there and honestly tell me you didn't buy something made in China this week?
snotUS...care to elaborate
June 19, 2007 - 20:12 ET by LionKing"The West has done vast damage for 100 years..."
Care to elaborate.
[Chinese apologist. Forget all of their human rights violations, trade deception, patent violations, copyright violations, etc. China is growing economy...using slave and prison labor, subsidized with drug money and counterfeiting. I can see why you are in love with China.]
As I said, the real Americans
June 19, 2007 - 20:19 ET by USnotU.S.As I said, the real Americans must be really embarassed. This is the WORLD WIDE WEB. Keep going. You're funny!
I wouldn't make too much noise about any of the subjects you mentioned if I were you. The US can pin most to it's name over the years; starting with slavery.
Did I say I was in love with China? No. Just stating facts.
Why are you so touchy?
Snotty,seeing that your crimi
June 19, 2007 - 20:25 ET by botgSnotty,
seeing that your criminal forebares stole a sub-continent i would suggest a return to Perth to retify the situation
botg, snotty claims to be an Aussie living in England
June 19, 2007 - 20:30 ET by RJbotg, snotty claims to be an Aussie living in England....considering that Aussies are pretty decent people, I'm thinking snotty got kicked out
oh...thought it was uk...No o
June 19, 2007 - 20:33 ET by TruthMongeroh...thought it was uk...
No one in their right mind moves from OZ to the UK...
Most likely got kicked out --
June 19, 2007 - 20:33 ET by botgMost likely got kicked out -----true. btw i did say criminal forebares, sub-continent, return to Perth, all Australia references
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
It sounds like snot is on the
June 19, 2007 - 20:37 ET by TruthMongerIt sounds like snot is on the run and I'm not surprised...
Snot try North Korea if you can - they're pretty much the opposite of us...
botg 'criminal forebears'?
June 19, 2007 - 21:55 ET by Cool ArrowStory I read had only threebears
Gee, guess which empire broug
June 19, 2007 - 23:28 ET by ahusserGee, guess which empire brought slavery to the colonies. The Africans were the most recent of a a few thousand or more years of slavery. Any way I am of slavic descent, which is the root word for slave. I want my reparations.
"A mind is a terrible thing." - A comic I forgot the name of.
ahusser, Not to nitpick, bu
June 19, 2007 - 23:37 ET by hydrodynDMahusser,
Not to nitpick, but I don't think "Slav" is related to "slave". I think I read that it's from "slovo" meaning "word" - so Slavs are something like people who speak or something like that. I don't really know crap about this stuff, but I'm of Slavic descent as well, and I remember looking it up once.
DMYou made me re-check this a
June 19, 2007 - 23:52 ET by ahusserDM
You made me re-check this as I have taken it for granted for 30 or more years. Here is a cite from the Online Etymology Dictionary:
slave (n.) c.1290, "person who is the property of another," from O.Fr. esclave, from M.L. Sclavus "slave" (cf. It. schiavo, Fr. esclave, Sp. esclavo), originally "Slav" (see Slav), so called because of the many Slavs sold into slavery by conquering peoples.
ahusser, OK, now I had to g
June 20, 2007 - 00:02 ET by hydrodynDMahusser,
OK, now I had to go look it up too. Oddly enough, from the same source you used, I got:
Slav
1387, Sclave, from M.L. Sclavus (c.800), from Byzantine Gk. Sklabos (c.580), from O.Slav. Sloveninu "a Slav," probably related to slovo "word, speech," which suggests the name originally meant member of a speech community (cf. O.C.S. Nemici "Germans," related to nemu "dumb;" and cf. O.E. þeode, which meant both "race" and "language"). Identical with the -slav in personal names (e.g. Rus. Miroslav, lit. "peaceful fame;" Mstislav, lit. "vengeful fame;" Jaroslav, lit. "famed for fury;" Czech Bohuslav, lit. "God's glory;" and cf. Wenceslas). Spelled Slave c.1788-1866, infl. by Fr. and Ger. Slave. Adj. Slavic is attested from 1813; earlier Slavonic (c.1645), from Slavonia, a region of Croatia.
Which is correct?
I looked up the root of slave
June 20, 2007 - 00:10 ET by ahusserI looked up the root of slave which is slav. You looked up slav which comes from something else. Slav preceded slave in meaning an ethnic people. Slav doesn't come from slave but slave comes from slav. It's like saying xerox means a copy machine. But a copy machine doesn't mean xerox.
ahusser, Got it. It's late
June 20, 2007 - 00:14 ET by hydrodynDMahusser,
Got it.
It's late and I'm being dense.
I also got it wrong in my ori
June 20, 2007 - 00:16 ET by ahusserI also got it wrong in my original post implying that slav came from the word slave rather than the other way around. Nonetheless I want my reparations because I am sure that there are some slaves in my heritage somewhere:)
ahusser, You had it right i
June 20, 2007 - 00:21 ET by hydrodynDMahusser,
You had it right in your original post - I just wasn't paying attention.
And I'll take my reparations in Pilsner.
Pilsener is a an excellent re
June 20, 2007 - 00:24 ET by ahusserPilsener is a an excellent reparation. Take Care.
June 19, 2007 - 23:53 ET by ahusser
"Why are you so touchy?&
June 19, 2007 - 20:37 ET by QueenMum"Why are you so touchy?"
Why are you such a liar, snot?
P.S. Your knowledge re: the history of slavery is a bit sketchy. But it's summertime. We can't expect you to be thinking about things like history. As long as you remember what you need to when it comes time for the high school graduation test.
We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. - Queen Victoria
Tiananmen Square 1989 The
June 19, 2007 - 20:42 ET by USA4freedomTiananmen Square 1989
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc.
Ronald Reagan- 40th Anniversary of D-Day
not touchy... more slappy
June 19, 2007 - 20:47 ET by Pragmatic-ManSnot, not so much touchy, just always ready to slap down errant trolls.
Regarding slavery (and no I do not condone it in any way), it was first practiced many thousands of years ago. The US did not invent it, and it was the African tribesmen who were rounding up their enemies and other unfortunate souls to sell to the American traders. Abhorrent in practice and principle, but not to be pinned solely on the US.
Ironically, it is still practiced in Africa. And Southeast Asia. And in a lesser way the USA still practices a form of indenture, when they court a second-class citizenry of illegal aliens.
Don't feel like you have to b
June 19, 2007 - 20:51 ET by TruthMongerDon't feel like you have to bow to the brits when it comes to western history...most of the time I'm telling them not to feel so bad about what they've done...we've never been an empire my friend...
"The US can pin most to
June 19, 2007 - 23:03 ET by ckc1227"The US can pin most to it's name over the years; starting with slavery."
One thing you can't pin on us: your ignorance. You accomplished that all on your own.
...an embarassment to our nat
June 19, 2007 - 20:21 ET by TruthMonger...an embarassment to our nation...?
Where is the USnotUSnot whatever from anyway? I feel like nuking someone's ass again...
Why does it matter where I am
June 19, 2007 - 20:32 ET by USnotU.S.Why does it matter where I am from? Will you just nuke that place?
That is so intelligent. Were you the guy with the banjo in that film........?
That is exactly in line with some Bush official policies that I am finding more and more offensive every day. Latest is that your own Park Rangers in the Grand Canyon aren't allowed to tell visitors how old the geographical formations are! Apparently, the Earth can't be more than 6000 years old, so the word "millions" is banned!
I'm from the UK, but I grew up in Australia, and I'm now travelling the world. I was hoping to make it to your country one day, but you might nuke it. I'm in Australia at the end of this week for 3 weeks.
How accurate are your nukes? Do you need all my destinations, or do you want to nuke the whole lot?
PS Have you ever been outside? 1)House 2)Town 3)State.....?
You're funny!
No destinations thanks - I th
June 19, 2007 - 20:35 ET by TruthMongerNo destinations thanks - I think we can track you with your mouth...
Like I said enjoy speaking English instead of German and we'll send you a nukecard...
Snot
June 19, 2007 - 20:16 ET by RJSnot, China and other countries are massively polluting the land air and water, as the US has not done for a long, long time....if ever. But you "justify" that in some kind of inane moral relatavism?
So you advocate a Hatfield-McCoy attitude toward pollution? He done shot my cousin, so you can't stop this here feud until I shoot his?
The only embarrassment is from your simplistic postings, snot.
"as the US has not done
June 19, 2007 - 20:22 ET by USnotU.S."as the US has not done for a long, long time..... if ever."
Hello? Put Mummy on the phone!
Ah...the uk...
June 19, 2007 - 20:23 ET by TruthMongerAh...the uk...
Snotty is only interested in being, well, snotty...
June 19, 2007 - 20:27 ET by RJApparently, snotty, you're only interested in being, well, snotty...what's the matter, afraid to attempt a real response?
How old are you, anyway? I'm guessing teens....
past his bedtime
June 19, 2007 - 20:29 ET by LionKingI am sure that it past your bedtime, Snotty. Go trolling elsewhere.
[He would not know a fact if he saw one.]
Sounds like a she - I think s
June 19, 2007 - 20:31 ET by TruthMongerSounds like a she - I think she's gone...
Hey snot - here's one you'll like - remember the damage we did to Hitler? That's why you ain't speaking German - now STFU:)...
Hm, TM. I thought it was a sh
June 19, 2007 - 20:42 ET by QueenMumHm, TM. I thought it was a she as well. Interesting.
We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. - Queen Victoria
Hi queen,My wife is English -
June 19, 2007 - 20:45 ET by TruthMongerHi queen,
My wife is English - I recognized the female sentence structure...
Backpacking around the hostels - seeking the truth of communism. Guilt over the old empire, etc, etc...
How romantic...why is youth wasted upon the young?
That's why you ain't speaking
June 19, 2007 - 20:51 ET by botgThat's why you ain't speaking German
TM, make that Japonese, You Snot is an Aussie living in England
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
Well botg we've also heard sn
June 19, 2007 - 20:55 ET by TruthMongerWell botg we've also heard snot is English, grew up in OZ, now travels the world...
...could be a junior high kid from Sheboygen Wisconsin for all we know...
...it was hard but I managed to keep religion out of it:)...
Snotty
June 19, 2007 - 20:22 ET by Dave RI constantly wonder what the real Americans think.
You wouldn't know a real American if one flattened you in their SUV.
The West has done vast damage for 100 years, and guess who's right up there?
Inerteresting. Care to provide specifics as to the vast damage to which you refer, as clearly you are asserting this alleged damage was caused by us?
PS. How many of you can sit there and honestly tell me you didn't buy something made in China this week?
While I cannot speak for the other members here at NB, I can assure you that I haven't purchased any products made in that hideous country, nor any products from Venezuela, either, particularly Citgo gasoline, in quite some time.
I confess, Father Dave. I bou
June 19, 2007 - 20:30 ET by QueenMumI confess, Father Dave. I bought a roll of candies at Deals without looking at the label. The RC and I have decided we'd better eat only one at a time in case they're contaminated with some sort of pet food additive.
I also have a number of pots and pans that I ordered from QVC that were made in China. And fine cookware they be.
Wish I could get on the "boycott China" bandwagon. Guess I'm just too lazy and too cheap. On the other hand, I'll bet if I went through all my household goods and threw out everything that came from China (including my Wei East skin care), I'd have a lot more room in my cupboards and closets. I'll think about it.
But we do try to avoid buying gas from Citgo. BTW, most of the Citgo stations in our neck of the woods have become Marathon. Wonder if the gas still comes from Comrade Chavez.
We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. - Queen Victoria
QM,Citgo hasn't been faring t
June 19, 2007 - 20:39 ET by Dave RQM,
Citgo hasn't been fairing too well aroud here in the northern burbs of Atlanta, either. There is one not far from me that is currently being run by an Arab Muslim.
That says a lot.
I refuse to stoop to your lev
June 19, 2007 - 20:43 ET by USnotU.S.I refuse to stoop to your level(s), but be honest. How many of you have I gone out and personally attacked?
I thought I was here to debate with citizens from one of the world's great nations. You lot sound like you are locked in basements wearing fatigues, sitting on six months worth of tinned food, guns, ammo spelling books and bibles.
How seriously should I take you?
Am I a troll because I mention facts?
snotUS...care to elaborate
June 19, 2007 - 20:46 ET by LionKingwhat facts?
Angry little snot. These a
June 19, 2007 - 20:49 ET by USA4freedomAngry little snot.
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc.
Ronald Reagan- 40th Anniversary of D-Day
Am I wrong or didn't she just
June 19, 2007 - 20:54 ET by TruthMongerAm I wrong or didn't she just attack over 300 million Americans with a single post?
That China has five times the
June 19, 2007 - 20:53 ET by USnotU.S.That China has five times the population of the US.
Oh, and yes, I mentioned earlier that the WEST was responsible for a fair bit. Since when does "West" mean "U.S."?
That is exactly why I am here. Other people live in the world too. I.e. "US", as opposed to the 6% that is U.S.
Ease up on the triggers, will you! You are sounding really really (censored).
Well, you should all know that word at least.
snot busted
June 19, 2007 - 20:56 ET by LionKingAssertion busted...China does not have 5 times the population of the US. US population is over 300 million (not counting illegals). That would put China at 1.5 Billion.
China's big I'll give her tha
June 19, 2007 - 20:59 ET by TruthMongerChina's big I'll give her that...and there are probably a few billion slaves underground we don't know about...
WHAT A GREAT COUNTRY!!!! Good role model for the young and stupid...
crickets
June 19, 2007 - 21:01 ET by LionKing<crickets chirping...>
Oh stop whining and look at your first post today, snotty
June 19, 2007 - 20:49 ET by RJ"refuse to stoop to your level"
Oh stop whining and go look at your first post today, snotty. Here, you'll get back what you give. If you're serious about debating facts, drop the dumb sophomoric insults and present facts.
Methinks the Montana Pussycat
June 19, 2007 - 20:54 ET by QueenMumMethinks the Montana Pussycat has offspring. I'd guess by union with a close relative - probably a sister.
We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. - Queen Victoria
How seriously should I take you?
June 19, 2007 - 20:51 ET by misterbillHow seriously should I take you?
Real serious if we find you!!!! heh hee
Snotty
June 19, 2007 - 20:53 ET by Dave RI refuse to stoop to your level(s),
Sorry, pal, but you are already ten metres below that level, and sinking fast.
You lot sound like you are locked in basements wearing fatigues, sitting on six months worth of tinned food, guns, ammo spelling books and bibles.
Beats the hell out of tea & crumpets for breakfast every day, as well as having to contemplate what your Muslim name is going to be in the new Caliphate of the United Kingdomistan.
Am I a troll because I mention facts?
You are a troll because you are a dumbass.
I'm Ausralian.(no... not Aust
June 19, 2007 - 20:56 ET by USnotU.S.I'm Ausralian.
(no... not Austrian)
Welcome to the Islamic States
June 19, 2007 - 20:58 ET by TruthMongerWelcome to the Islamic States of Mexico...we're changing our name...it's all marketing...
"I'm Ausralian."Hm.
June 19, 2007 - 21:00 ET by QueenMum"I'm Ausralian."
Hm.
We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. - Queen Victoria
I think we've gone star trek
June 19, 2007 - 21:03 ET by TruthMongerI think we've gone star trek here...wink...wink...who has the butterfly net and sedatives?
TM,Has Snotty perhaps forgott
June 19, 2007 - 21:13 ET by Dave RTM,
Has Snotty possibly forgotten that he told us all the other day that he was currently a transplanted Aussie residing in the (future Caliphate of the) UK?
Or perhaps he is sitting on a sidewalk outside a Starbuck's in Seattle?
Hmm.
Ha! Dave I'm thinking somewhe
June 19, 2007 - 21:16 ET by TruthMongerHa! Dave I'm thinking somewhere in orbit thank God...far away from me I hope...stupidity like this stinks to high Heaven...
Snotty
June 19, 2007 - 21:19 ET by Cool ArrowSpock. To the bridge
Snotty. Beam us aboard
There be whales here captain.
June 19, 2007 - 21:35 ET by TruthMongerThere be whales here captain...! A little too much LDS in the 60's...any Mormons care to chime in here?
LDS and other psychedelics
June 19, 2007 - 21:40 ET by Cool ArrowCaptain, she's breaking up. I dunno if she kin holt tagatha. If we don't get thoos dilithium chrystals soon we're doomed.
I remember that...it was too
June 19, 2007 - 21:43 ET by Conservative VoiceI remember that...it was too funny.
TM,LOL-Hell, I can smell it a
June 19, 2007 - 21:54 ET by Dave RTM,
LOL-Hell, I can smell it all the way over here in Atlanta.
Grand canyon
June 19, 2007 - 21:17 ET by LionKingHe mentioned something about the Grand Canyon, but I think he was looking at the empty space between his ears.
A French Austrailian?
June 19, 2007 - 21:03 ET by Cool ArrowOh well, Bidet mate.
Snotty
June 19, 2007 - 21:07 ET by Dave RI'm Ausralian.
Snotty, do you really think that Akbar & Akhmed are going to give a flying fornication that you are an Aussie when they are raisng that dull, rusty sword above your infidel neck?
Besides, I doubt the average follower of Islam, who is most likely illiterate, has the ability to distinguish between an Australian and British accent, anyway.
don't forget North Korea
June 19, 2007 - 21:09 ET by LionKingDon't forget North Korea, round-eye !!!
The West has done vast damage
June 19, 2007 - 20:38 ET by botgThe West has done vast damage for 100 years, (As per You Snot US,)
Yeah we exported medicine, knowledge, technology, food and have raised the standard of living wordwide
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
More damage done by the USKep
June 19, 2007 - 21:03 ET by botgMore damage done by the US
Kept Australia out of Japonese dominance
Kept the West out of German dominance
"Mr Gorbachov tear down this wall"
We've done some great damage.
June 19, 2007 - 21:08 ET by TruthMongerWe've done some great damage...!!
Semper fi and all that stuff...
Ok, this is where you disappe
June 19, 2007 - 21:10 ET by USnotU.S.Ok, this is where you disappear from the thread for the night, because that is how it always happens.
I said "the WEST". I didn't say the US.
You are so wound up in your little "We are the police of the world" bit, that you can't even hear an opinion from outside the US without being insulted.
That's fine.... Just switch off the computer......
Otherwise, CATCH UP!
The US is part of the WEST
June 19, 2007 - 21:13 ET by LionKingSNOTTY...The US is part of the WEST. So if you are slamming the west, you are slamming US!!!
[Still waiting for facts on vast damage...]
"hello evil americans? C
June 19, 2007 - 21:13 ET by TruthMonger"hello evil americans? Can you send you military to bail us out again please?
"OK"
"who the hell do you think you are the world police? And please hurry up we're in big trouble"
"OK"
Ok, this is where you disappe
June 19, 2007 - 21:18 ET by botgOk, this is where you disappear from the thread for the night, because that is how it always happens.
What is this some bizarre Twilight Zone episode?
Of course you don't remember WW2 and don't rcognize the tech, meds and food, and aid in general that the US has given the world
WAKE UP
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
Hey USnotU.S.That's fine....
June 19, 2007 - 21:38 ET by botgHey USnotU.S.
That's fine.... Just switch off the computer......
Otherwise, CATCH UP!
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
Snotty
June 19, 2007 - 21:23 ET by Dave RI said "the WEST". I didn't say the US.
"The West" IS essentially the U.S., you dipstick.
Sorry, but Western Europe ceased counting at the conclusion of WW II. If it weren't for this country, you'd be traveling the streets of the U.K. in a VW, eating weiner schnitzel on a stick and singing praises to the Third Reich.
Did this conversation actuall
June 19, 2007 - 21:32 ET by TruthMongerDid this conversation actually happen? Or is this just a bad dream Leon is having whilst snuggling in the arms of sarcasmo?
crickets chirping...
TruthMonger
June 19, 2007 - 21:37 ET by