I went to Belfast when I was fifteen, and felt no Hate or Animosity whatsoever -{
Yes, we've moved on a lot since the Troubles though I am from "the sticks" and so did not experience the violence first hand thankfully. As a nation we still have progress to make on criminality by paramilitaries and on sectarianism and social and economic division.
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
Yes it's going to take a long time, but it's a lovely wee place {[] there
Only seem to be a few( very few) places were people can't get along.
So it might be a generation thing. -{
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Thunderbird 2East of Cardiff, Wales.Posts: 2,817MI6 Agent
Apologies for my conspicuous absence on this, but I wanted to know what the people decided first.
First off. Sir Sean Connery has had a distinguished career as an actor. A generous charity patron, and although I don't believe in a better than the others Bond, we would not be approaching the 24th film without him. However his understanding of UK politics is a cheek, as he no longer lives in The UK, especially Scotland.
As a Bristol based Scot I am overjoyed Scotland voted No. As a result all the people of the UK can win, because now the bigger issue can be addressed. - the constitution of the UK has to change, and it has to change in favour of ALL the people of the UK. Westminster's Eleventh hour has arrived!
I have always been proud of being a Bond fan, Of being a Scot, but I have never been more proud and happy that Scotland is still and will continue to be British.
This was NOT a party political broadcast, it was the Thunderbird 2 party.
This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
Silhouette ManThe last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
Yes it's going to take a long time, but it's a lovely wee place {[] there
Only seem to be a few( very few) places were people can't get along.
So it might be a generation thing. -{
Yes, our friendliness in Northern Ireland to all who visit our shores is second to none!
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
I went to Belfast when I was fifteen, and felt no Hate or Animosity whatsoever -{
Yes, we've moved on a lot since the Troubles though I am from "the sticks" and so did not experience the violence first hand thankfully. As a nation we still have progress to make on criminality by paramilitaries and on sectarianism and social and economic division.
Yes -{
Ireland has its Problems, but its a million Times more Secure then places like say, Somalia.
1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
Silhouette ManThe last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
I went to Belfast when I was fifteen, and felt no Hate or Animosity whatsoever -{
Yes, we've moved on a lot since the Troubles though I am from "the sticks" and so did not experience the violence first hand thankfully. As a nation we still have progress to make on criminality by paramilitaries and on sectarianism and social and economic division.
Yes -{
Ireland has its Problems, but its a million Times more Secure then places like say, Somalia.
Indeed, we really must count our blessings here in NI more often than we do. -{
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
I was relieved Scotland stayed in the UK. My late grandparents on both sides were from there and our clan is among the oldest in the country. I understand why many wanted independence - I just don't think it's time. Someday it will be and they can become another member of the Commmonweath. My grandparents were proud of their heritage but were all also glad they were part of the UK. I had many worries about what would have happened if the yes vote had passed...such as...what would happen with the Clyde naval base? They would no longer be in NATO, so they would have had to come up with some plan about that. Then there was the currency and the effects on the world economy...the banks...the redesign of the Union Jack, and on and on. So glad it's over.
Speaking as an US citizen, I was ashamed at how many people here were ignorant of this event. I talked to a middle aged man who I work with every week and when I brought the subject up he thought I was referring to some event in the Middle East! He didn't have a clue about this historic event! Unfortunately, he seems to represent many who I here argue all the time about international affairs when they can't even spell the name of the countries they are discussing let alone find them on a map!
I was relieved Scotland stayed in the UK. My late grandparents on both sides were from there and our clan is among the oldest in the country. I understand why many wanted independence - I just don't think it's time. Someday it will be and they can become another member of the Commmonweath. My grandparents were proud of their heritage but were all also glad they were part of the UK. I had many worries about what would have happened if the yes vote had passed...such as...what would happen with the Clyde naval base? They would no longer be in NATO, so they would have had to come up with some plan about that. Then there was the currency and the effects on the world economy...the banks...the redesign of the Union Jack, and on and on. So glad it's over.
Speaking as an US citizen, I was ashamed at how many people here were ignorant of this event. I talked to a middle aged man who I work with every week and when I brought the subject up he thought I was referring to some event in the Middle East! He didn't have a clue about this historic event! Unfortunately, he seems to represent many who I here argue all the time about international affairs when they can't even spell the name of the countries they are discussing let alone find them on a map!
As a fellow American, I have to agree with you about the ignorance of many of the folks over here. Sometimes I think we have become so used to thinking the world revolves around us that we lose sight of the fact that all nations are interconnected in many ways. We can continue to remain so oblivious to the importance of world events on our daily lives, but we do so at our own peril.
A friend of mine was stopped in the US for speeding with his rental car.
He's been lectured about the speeding law in the US and the trooper let him go with a fatherly smile "you don't have such fast cars over in Germany"
Reminded me of JW Pepper ) )
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
I was relieved Scotland stayed in the UK. My late grandparents on both sides were from there and our clan is among the oldest in the country. I understand why many wanted independence - I just don't think it's time. Someday it will be and they can become another member of the Commmonweath. My grandparents were proud of their heritage but were all also glad they were part of the UK. I had many worries about what would have happened if the yes vote had passed...such as...what would happen with the Clyde naval base? They would no longer be in NATO, so they would have had to come up with some plan about that. Then there was the currency and the effects on the world economy...the banks...the redesign of the Union Jack, and on and on. So glad it's over.
Speaking as an US citizen, I was ashamed at how many people here were ignorant of this event. I talked to a middle aged man who I work with every week and when I brought the subject up he thought I was referring to some event in the Middle East! He didn't have a clue about this historic event! Unfortunately, he seems to represent many who I here argue all the time about international affairs when they can't even spell the name of the countries they are discussing let alone find them on a map!
As a fellow American, I have to agree with you about the ignorance of many of the folks over here. Sometimes I think we have become so used to thinking the world revolves around us that we lose sight of the fact that all nations are interconnected in many ways. We can continue to remain so oblivious to the importance of world events on our daily lives, but we do so at our own peril.
I was mildly floored at how the Scottish Referendum became the largest non-issue of late here in America. It seemed that no one realized the gravity and significance of this historic vote about an issue that predates the United States and involves the union from where it came. But for me, this event is a mere litmus test of something bigger here in America. I'm saddened by and worried for this generation and at the rate of how US society is degenerating in so many ways that affect how people relate to one another, I'm more worried for my kids.
"...the purposeful slant of his striding figure looked dangerous, as if he was making quickly for something bad that was happening further down the street." -SMERSH on 007 dossier photo, Ch. 6 FRWL.....
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Yes, we've moved on a lot since the Troubles though I am from "the sticks" and so did not experience the violence first hand thankfully. As a nation we still have progress to make on criminality by paramilitaries and on sectarianism and social and economic division.
Only seem to be a few( very few) places were people can't get along.
So it might be a generation thing. -{
First off. Sir Sean Connery has had a distinguished career as an actor. A generous charity patron, and although I don't believe in a better than the others Bond, we would not be approaching the 24th film without him. However his understanding of UK politics is a cheek, as he no longer lives in The UK, especially Scotland.
As a Bristol based Scot I am overjoyed Scotland voted No. As a result all the people of the UK can win, because now the bigger issue can be addressed. - the constitution of the UK has to change, and it has to change in favour of ALL the people of the UK. Westminster's Eleventh hour has arrived!
I have always been proud of being a Bond fan, Of being a Scot, but I have never been more proud and happy that Scotland is still and will continue to be British.
This was NOT a party political broadcast, it was the Thunderbird 2 party.
Yes, our friendliness in Northern Ireland to all who visit our shores is second to none!
Yes -{
Ireland has its Problems, but its a million Times more Secure then places like say, Somalia.
Indeed, we really must count our blessings here in NI more often than we do. -{
Good. You'll be welcomed with open arms, AOS!
Yes, he lived therefor several years during the late 70s and early 80s in a place called Glammore Farm in the Wicklow Mountains.
Yes, that was exactly why John Gardner took up residence there in the late 1970s.
He moved back to Oxfordshire England in 1984, then the United States and then finally back to Hampshire, England where he died in 2007.
Speaking as an US citizen, I was ashamed at how many people here were ignorant of this event. I talked to a middle aged man who I work with every week and when I brought the subject up he thought I was referring to some event in the Middle East! He didn't have a clue about this historic event! Unfortunately, he seems to represent many who I here argue all the time about international affairs when they can't even spell the name of the countries they are discussing let alone find them on a map!
Queen says 'an enduring love of Scotland' will help United Kingdom come together
after Referendum result.
As a fellow American, I have to agree with you about the ignorance of many of the folks over here. Sometimes I think we have become so used to thinking the world revolves around us that we lose sight of the fact that all nations are interconnected in many ways. We can continue to remain so oblivious to the importance of world events on our daily lives, but we do so at our own peril.
He's been lectured about the speeding law in the US and the trooper let him go with a fatherly smile "you don't have such fast cars over in Germany"
Reminded me of JW Pepper
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Roger Moore 1927-2017
He obviously assumed that we'd still travel like that:
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
I also like the Donkey picture.
It's easy for people to be arrogant and conceited when their ignorant.
I know
I was mildly floored at how the Scottish Referendum became the largest non-issue of late here in America. It seemed that no one realized the gravity and significance of this historic vote about an issue that predates the United States and involves the union from where it came. But for me, this event is a mere litmus test of something bigger here in America. I'm saddened by and worried for this generation and at the rate of how US society is degenerating in so many ways that affect how people relate to one another, I'm more worried for my kids.