2016/02/28 18:46:03
SteveStrummerUK
eph221
So true sharks.  That's the nature of competition,  isomorphism. (The competition between France and england).  Another irony is that I'm an Episcopalian but look to France for ideas.  They helped us win the war anyways. The fact that Britain hasn't had a decent idea since positivism doesn't enter the equation.




In the sentence I've highlighted, please explain who you mean by:
  1. "They"
  2. "Us"
2016/02/28 19:09:16
eph221
You care more about who I mean by *they* and *us*  than if I identify which war! :D:D  BTW Steve I'm orange irish, so basically I'm a man who survived my abortion.
2016/02/28 20:07:14
SteveStrummerUK
Now I'm intrigued.
 
I guess I'm predisposed to assuming "the war" refers to The Second World War, but if that's not what you were referring to, then please enlighten me.
2016/02/28 20:17:58
eph221
it doesn't matter.
2016/02/28 21:30:22
bitflipper
Although I cannot bring myself to say it out loud, I have to admit that "aluminium" is correct because is was a Brit who invented the stuff and named it. 
 
Now, let's discuss how to pronounce "ZZ Top".
2016/02/28 21:44:47
sharke
I have to admit that I'm much more comfortable with saying "aluminum" than "aluminium" after almost 15 years in the US. That extra syllable just seems like it's showing off. 
2016/02/28 22:09:44
craigb
Daniel Webster sure loved to mess with the British, didn't he?
2016/02/29 03:45:28
Glyn Barnes
Bill Bryson's books about the English language are well worth reading. He clears up a few common misconceptions in the American/British discussion.

His writing is always entertaining.
2016/02/29 03:48:27
jamesg1213
SteveStrummerUK
Now I'm intrigued.
 
I guess I'm predisposed to assuming "the war" refers to The Second World War, but if that's not what you were referring to, then please enlighten me.




I assumed 1776, you know, when we got bored and went off to fight the French instead
2016/02/29 05:27:01
craigb
jamesg1213
SteveStrummerUK
Now I'm intrigued.
 
I guess I'm predisposed to assuming "the war" refers to The Second World War, but if that's not what you were referring to, then please enlighten me.




I assumed 1776, you know, when we got bored and went off to fight the French instead




Apparently Eph peaked Steve's interest! 
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