Can I ask a favor re political messages?

**VeloVT** · 06-05-2008, 08:03 PM

Actually, KG, I'm fascinated to hear what non-Americans have to say about this election. I listen to BBC somewhat regularly and find the coverage of the American presidential election an interesting change (though often a bit, umm, not quite spot-on).

And while I promise not to personally start electoral-themed threads, I may participate if others start them and frankly, if you know a thread is going to offend you, you really don't have to read it... every once in a while I come across something here that offends me (doesn't happen too often, but now and then), and sometimes I decide it's better to just pass it by.

**Trek420** · 06-05-2008, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by kelownagirl

How about letting just us non-americans discuss your election?

Fair enough! I'm interested in the point of view of other countries.

This is a diverse and international board

**CLM** · 06-05-2008, 08:10 PM

The Muppet Christmas Carol is my favorite version of the Dicken's classic, followed closely by the George C. Scott version. . .[/QUOTE]

Alastair Sim! (I'm showing my age

**crazycanuck** · 06-05-2008, 08:10 PM

Non american chimin in..

I can only say one thing..After meeting a cool couple from Kentucky at dinner in Sandpoint, Idaho I wish your country the best of luck. THey are desperate to leave & for a new person in de white house.

I can throw more in...

**maillotpois** · 06-05-2008, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by kat_h

Black Adder's is good too. That and Terry Pratchett's Hogfather are definite highlights of Christmas.

If we're on Christmas (apropos in June), I have to say the Denholm Elliot Child's Christmas in Wales is just the best thing EVER.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172238/

**uforgot** · 06-06-2008, 01:40 AM

Topic is now cycling related.

**Velobambina** · 06-06-2008, 02:00 AM

Originally Posted by kelownagirl

How about letting just us non-americans discuss your election?

Only if we can talk about your countries'!!!

Elsie Jersey (Elsie Borden??) deserved to be homecoming queen. LOL

I love the pig in the Flat Earth chips ad....

**crazycanuck** · 06-06-2008, 02:39 AM

Did you know there's a kiwi muppet? Is it the guy who throws fish?

What do you guys know about Australia & NZ? Don't tell me about kangaroos, sheep, the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney or tim tams...

HOw about Canada? Ok, other than Niagara Falls, maple syrup, Wayne Gretzky (can i mention i still despise Janet Jones

)

**Zen** · 06-06-2008, 03:25 AM

Looks like English class is over and we've moved on to geography...a new Muppet challenge

**Tuckervill** · 06-06-2008, 04:28 AM

All I know about NZ is bocce ball and Lord of the Rings. For me, that's kind of like being asked if I wear shoes because I live in Arkansas. Sorry. :-/

Karen

**Aggie_Ama** · 06-06-2008, 04:31 AM

Originally Posted by crazycanuck

What do you guys know about Australia & NZ? Don't tell me about kangaroos, sheep, the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney or tim tams...

HOw about Canada? Ok, other than Niagara Falls, maple syrup, Wayne Gretzky (can i mention i still despise Janet Jones

)

Ummm I watched a show on the most visited natural wonders the other night and #6 is Ayers Rock. I also learned the aborigonees consider it sacred and would like to keep people from climbing it.

Ummm, Canada. Yeah, I really don't know much about our kind northern neighbors, except the ones who call me for work still have yet to say "Eh".

I did learn from watching a show on the Travel channel that Vancouver has an amazing Aquarium, one of the best in the world. And if you go there you can pay to have a very close encounter with a beluga.

**sundial** · 06-06-2008, 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by Tuckervill

All I know about NZ is bocce ball and Lord of the Rings. For me, that's kind of like being asked if I wear shoes because I live in Arkansas. Sorry. :-/

Karen

LOL! My in-laws own a shoe store. They call it a novelty store.

**crazycanuck** · 06-06-2008, 04:56 AM

Karen-no disrespect meant to ya dear

I know jack about Arkansas

except one or both the Clintons come from there. I always thought it was called Arkinsaw

.

Amanda-I see you're paying attention! For an extra five points, what Aussie state is Ayers rock in & name the aboriginal name for it.

I do have a few questions about the US.

What's the name of the rock structure with the four presidents on it?

Why is one state called New Mexico? I guess I could locate the state info site

Why haven't they changed the colour of your money?

I'll leave you kids & venture off to bed.

**KnottedYet** · 06-06-2008, 05:00 AM

Mt. Rushmore
To distinguish it from the country of Mexico
Our $5 are a lovely lavender color now

**Aggie_Ama** · 06-06-2008, 05:01 AM

Amanda-I see you're paying attention! For an extra five points, what Aussie state is Ayers rock in & name the aboriginal name for it. - I would have to cheat and google it. The said it on the show but I wasn't taking notes.

I do have a few questions about the US.

What's the name of the rock structure with the four presidents on it? Mount Rushmore

Why is one state called New Mexico? I guess I could locate the state info site

Don't know, I think Mexico called it that before we got the land.

Why haven't they changed the colour of your money? Because we could no longer call them greenbacks.

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