David Cameron is being blasted for saying that the UK is the junior partner to the US, whilst I do not think that applied during World War 2, I do think he is being realistic in that we are no longer a superpower, and that in the 21st century we are an important player but in no way an equal partner to the US.
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UK - The junior partner?
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UK - The junior partner?
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He's being blasted for saying "We were the junior partner in 1940 when we were fighting the Nazis." At that point the USA hadn't even joined the war. -
Originally posted by NickFitz View PostHe's being blasted for saying "We were the junior partner in 1940 when we were fighting the Nazis." At that point the USA hadn't even joined the war.
Uncle Sam
“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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Having pretensions to Great Power status by hanging on US coat tails, while the reality is that we are a semi-bankrupt, second-rate, medium sized country is making us the laughing stock of the world.
HTH, but IDI.Hard Brexit now!
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Originally posted by NickFitz View PostHe's being blasted for saying "We were the junior partner in 1940 when we were fighting the Nazis." At that point the USA hadn't even joined the war.Comment
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Originally posted by NickFitz View PostHe's being blasted for saying "We were the junior partner in 1940 when we were fighting the Nazis." At that point the USA hadn't even joined the war.Comment
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Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View PostBlasted by whom? Navel gazers here maybe no one in the US is the least interestedHard Brexit now!
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Originally posted by sasguru View Postthe reality is that we are a semi-bankrupt, second-rate, small sized country is making us the laughing stock of the world.Oh, I’m sorry….I seem to be lost. I was looking for the sane side of town. I’d ask you for directions, but I have a feeling you’ve never been there and I’d be wasting my time.Comment
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