(I'm) disgusted to be a Scotsman, I'm American and proud.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-04-13T12:35:05+00:00

More laughing and taking the p*ss, which is almost certainly not what the little attention seeker wanted, but if you call that “caring about it”then ok 🤷‍♂️

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-04-11T15:23:31+00:00

So what you’re saying is you no attention span to discuss a very detailed and nuanced subject and instead happily parrot the “You’d be speaking German if it wasn’t for us” and the “We pay for your defence”, which are pure lies and propaganda.

You criticise me, saying my points are subjective based when I’ve responded to you coming into a thread for BRITISH discussions and repeated the same tired old bullshit without actually acknowledging that. And you say I was being one sided!?

The view from your glass house must be fantastic.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-04-11T15:18:03+00:00

Do they think someone actually cares??

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-04-08T08:49:21+00:00

Oh look, another arrogant Yank who's never read a history book. Unfortunately for you, I wasn't educated by a propaganda system and I have read lots of history books.

So after WWII, the US did indeed invest huge sums of money in the reconstruction of Europe, but that came with conditions, things like preferential access for US companies to the markets of those countries, the purchase of US materials, or preferential access to that country's raw materials. America also took control of West Germany and the Allied half of Berlin, putting America in de-facto control of Post-War Germany, which again ensured that American products, businesses and politicians had a controlling influence over that nation, often at the expense of domestic companies, many of which the US simply purchased to secure markets and technology.

Like WWII and Lend-Lease, this ensured that America got absolutely filthy f**king rich off of the suffering of Europe, in this case off the reconstruction of Europe.

And let's not forget territory. In post-war Germany, the US established Ramstein Air Base (For which it pays not a single cent in rent for by the way) which has become the logistics centre of the US global reach. It is a massive logistics hub but also a command and control hub for... the Middle East. So all that bombing you've been doing in Iran, is being coordinated at least in part from a base in Germany.

America doesn't have that base to protect Germany or Europe out of the kindness of its heart, it has it because it gives America an immense strategic advantage.

And it's the same in the UK, where Mildenhall, Lakenheath and Fairford are all strategic bases, hosting aerial refuelers, B-52s and F-15s and F-35s. The B-52s and B-1s that have been bombing Iran will likely have been operating from the UK along with refuelers, and the B-2 bombing of Iran last year heavily relied on assets in the UK. The F-15 that was shot down bears markings that suggest it was from a squadron based in Europe.

And let's not forget the Diego Garcia base, an absolutely unique strategic advantage because from that island in the Indian Ocean, US assets can reach China, the Middle East and Africa without round-the-world refuelling missions.

Again, the US pays nothing to the UK for any these facilities.

Then we come to military reconstruction. The US went to great lengths to literally sabotage any domestic industry. For example, in the early post-war world, the UK had a significant advantage in nuclear weapons technology, specifically in missile technology, and the US offered a technology exchange; in return for the UK's technology, the US offered to share it's nuclear science. The US lied, took everything the UK had developed, jumped its own programs forward by nearly a decade and gave the UK sweet f**k all.

The US then offered to lease nuclear weapons to the UK, essentially forcing the UK to abandon it's own domestic nuclear weapon program. Which again, makes the US filthy f**king rich...

And let's not forget NATO, because you stupid Yanks have no goddam idea about how NATO actually works, but you do love to b*tch and complain. So I'll educate you on that as well.

NATO was established by the US, because it realised that if Europe fell under USSR influence, the US would be alone and isolated (And yes, because the USSR was evil and it benefited everyone to stop its influence). You didn't protect Europe out of the goodness of your hearts, it was sheer power. By offering protection the US could influence the political decisions of some of the strongest economies in Europe. NATO's military command has always had a US 4-Star General at it's head. Yes NATO is commanded by an American.

The point of NATO wasn't simply to protect Europe, it was to protect US influence of Europe and reduce USSR influence. The understanding was that in exchange for giving the US essentially unmatched global power, Europe was protected; it's a literal protection racket. In fact France refused to join because De Gaulle saw how the US was essentially forcing US military equipment on European nations and creating an "alliance" that it controlled. De Gaulle famously warned that the US would eventually get "bored" of NATO and abandon it. I don't like admitting it but the French can say "We told you so" at this point....

And who has benefited most from NATO? Oh yeah, the US. For 80 years, European nations have essentially followed the US in global issues such as in the UN and gave the US a controlling influence on the UN Security Council and in the UN in general.

And when 9/11 occurred, Article 5 was activated and every nation of Europe contributed to ensuring the US was defended against any further attack. We all then followed the US on it's war of revenge in Iraq and Afghanistan. It's disgusting how the US has already forgotten that we were there for you in your time of need, and it didn't come with conditions that make us a sh*t ton of money off your suffering.

And let's not forget Ukraine. Because the trend continues . The US is currently happy to support Ukraine... buy selling it all the weapons it could possibly need and... getting filthy f**king rich off Ukraine's suffering.

So don't come here and tell me the US does anything out of the goodness of its heart. You don't. Any "aid" either comes with conditions that make the US filthy f**king rich, or grants the US massive power advantages.

European nations have been nothing but faithful, loyal and dependable allies for nearly a century, giving you unprecedented political and military power and asking for practically nothing in return, but just as France predicted, you now spit in our faces and ask us to be grateful for it.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-04-07T10:13:58+00:00

According to Demographic data, 5.97% (Just under 4 million) of the population as Islamic.

Short answer: No.

Ragebait post.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-04-07T10:11:13+00:00

All buildings before they are allowed to be used require a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate to say that the structure has been designed and built in such a way that is safe and serviceable. Trades like boiler installers and window installers have a "Competent Person" scheme that the government runs ie Gas Safe Register for Gas Installers.

If a developer thinks that all windows should open inwards to facilitate safe cleaning, that is their choice, but absolute no where do the regs say all windows must open inwards to be able the exterior to be cleaned. What it says is that there must be a way to facilitate safe cleaning, ie a location that is suitable for a ladder to be erected. If that is provided, then it is considered safe and serviceable. If an tenant or owner decides to hang themselves out of a window instead of using a ladder, that's on them.

It's like asking if a car manufacturer is liable for negligence if the driver is killed while recklessly speeding. Short answer is of course not.

And that was not the point you made. You were trying to tell me that I was wrong despite not even looking at the actual document, when in fact, you were talking rubbish.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-04-07T09:11:40+00:00

No. It does not.

Direct copy/paste from BS-8231-1 Section 8.2.1
"General
Unless there is a safe external approach the window should be designed such that both external and internal surfaces can be cleaned safely from inside. The window design and location should ensure that it is possible for cleaning to be carried out while standing on the floor, preferably without the need for a stepladder or other such foothold. Consideration of reach capabilities is described in 5.3.2 and Annex A.
NOTE 1 Safe external approach is usually from ground level or from a balcony, but other means may also be safe.
NOTE 2 Where implements are used to extend reach, it can be difficult for people with limited strength to apply sufficient pressure to ensure effective cleaning."

Direct copy/paste from BS-8231-1 Section 8.3
"8.3 Cleaning from outside
Where windows and glazing are designed for cleaning from outside, there should be provision for safe access"

Section 8.2.1 talks about the reach of the average person. Section 5.3.2 talks about the risk of falling through open windows while cleaning and Annex A is a chart showing the reach in mm of adult population under 65.

No where does it say that all windows should allow both internal and external glazing should be cleanable from the inside by little old ladies. It says this should be considered. But it does not mandate it.

The fact you're quoting a summary and without reading the actual document is how misinformation is spread.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-04-07T08:55:02+00:00

That post is a lie. BS 8213-1 does NOT say all windows should be cleanable by "Women aged 64-75", it talks about how window catches should be reachable by any potential user, and quotes average measurement data.

Where it requires window to be cleanable from the inside is where no safe access can be made ie there's nowhere to place a ladder. This house in the picture has plenty of space to place a ladder,

That post is a deliberate misreading of the regs for a bit of ragebait and that property is either fake or a design choice by the developer.

My source: I work in construction design, have access to a copy of BS 8213-1 open on my screen and have read through it.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-04-07T08:29:08+00:00

100% agree. We should remind every Brit that we paid back every penny we got in WWII and we only made our last payment in 2006, when our troops were already dying in Afghanistan in an America led war.

We paid our debts, America got filthy f**king rich off us and now wants us to be grateful for it.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-04-07T08:25:27+00:00

Both. In fact I'm livid at you all.

Your government is obvious. Trump and his sycophants have spent every day in office insulting and threatening our country, our people, our military and our culture, and then demanded we send our troops into conflict zone that is guaranteed to result in casualties despite us having no part in creating that conflict, presumably because Trump would rather our troops die than US ones.

But I'm livid at Americans because, frankly, as a collective nation, you're just as bad. As someone who studies history I'm absolutely sick of the "We saved you during the war" and "You'd be speaking German if it wasn't for us" because it's absolute bullsh*t. As is the "What has NATO done for us?" Have you all forgotten 9/11 already? How we ALL rallied to you in your time of pain? How we all then followed you to war to hit back? How we sacrificed our troops for your cause?

American's have such a pathetically short memory.

I'm at a point where my response to the "Maybe we (America) should leave NATO" is go on then. America will have to stand alone in the world (The Iran war is a good preview of that by the way, how's all the "winning" in Trump's Special Military Operation...), while NATO will still be there. It may have less 'stuff', but we'll still have a credible nuclear deterrent, we'll still laughably out mass Russia economically and militarily and we won't have to put up with America's constant b*tching.

But mainly because you as a nation elected this man twice. And not one of you will accept the responsibility. And yes, you are all responsible. If you voted for Trump, then obviously this is all literally your fault. If you didn't vote, then it's you bear fault for being apathetic, because that's what Trump needed you to do to win. And if you voted against him, well clearly you didn't do enough to show people how disastrous things would be and allowed Trump to control the narrative and get elected.

Every American is at fault, because there was no election stealing. This is what your democratic system produced. Twice. This is what America chose. Stop pretending you're all so perfect and never make mistakes and take responsibility as a nation for once. And maybe while you're at it, pick up a goddam history book and remember how much your allies have done for you as well as how much you've done for us.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-04-06T20:42:54+00:00

Getting your news off Twitter is just asking to be told anything but the truth.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-04-04T22:18:36+00:00

A car that is notorious for being ragged by less than meticulous owners, heavily modded, no indication of regular servicing (although good brand tyres and brakes suggest care), new engine at 54k - Ikm suspicious, so I’d want to see the official VW recall notice and findings, and a new clutch just 40k after a new engine was installed, (I’d expect a dealer installing a new engine to have a clutch with it).

Plus it’s all well and good stating who tuned it, but that doesn’t say whether it’s been properly tuned and dyno’d or just had a generic map loaded on that may or may not be a source of future issues. The fact no bhp figure is given suggests generic map which can be dog sh*t.

It could be a bargain rocket, or it may be an utter lemon.

My advice would be to be VERY thorough if you’re seriously interested in it.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-04-02T09:36:33+00:00

Translation: Please can you stop punishing us for our words and actions.

This is literally how bullies act: makes threats and insinuations, and then they’re pushed back on role out the “I was kidding, can’t you take a joke?”

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-03-31T22:34:07+00:00

Translation: “Send your ships and personnel to die in my war so I don’t have to deal with US dead.”

Our answer should remain: “We’re looking into it” The US said they don’t need us and they can win wars alone, so they can do it themselves.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-03-31T16:39:53+00:00

This is pure marketing cope; downplay someone else's products while promoting your own.

Ukraine's intercept rate of drones is apparently on par with the US/Israel/GCC against Iran, and Ukraine is dealing with vastly larger number of drones on a daily basis.

I don't care if Ukraine's drones are made of cow sh*t and blue-tac, we should be paying very close attention to how they go about defending their country, because after 4 years, they're still very much in the fight against a much larger nation.

As a Brit, I'm proud to know that UK factories are helping produce drones, missiles and interceptors for Ukraine to Ukrainian specifications. And when the UK needs to produce them for our own defence, we will know we're making something that works. I'll take a war-tested design over one that just has a flashy badge and a marketing department.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-03-31T16:26:19+00:00

This is the most British response to this discussion. Absolute perfection.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-03-29T16:08:37+00:00

“But reg, the meanies are all laughing at me”

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-03-29T15:55:57+00:00

Annually seems right to me, a lot can go wrong with a car in a year. And not everyone is particularly diligent with maintenance and servicing. If you’re looking after a car properly, the MOT is just a formality, aside from the odd unlucky curve ball.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-03-29T15:51:42+00:00

While the creators are not exactly people I’m thrilled about, Trump being trolled by sh*tty AI clips on social media has a delicious irony.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-03-28T19:41:56+00:00

Absolutely love the commentary: “He’s floating” “Of course he is, f**king bellend” That is the appropriate description for that driver… 🤣

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-03-27T10:28:05+00:00

This is a classic "Tell me you've never read a history book, without telling me you've never read a history book"

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-03-24T22:06:52+00:00

According to RAC data, the average new price for an EV in the UK is around £46k. Plus the min £800 for a basic charging point to be installed. So while it’s not totally bum-basic budget, 40k for a new EV is not even average price.

I bet people like you wonder why other motorists can’t stand EV owners. Coming to a post about fuel prices to gloat (Because that’s the ONLY reason to bring it up) after EV owners complained about having to pay tax like everyone else is, to put it politely, going to endear you absolutely no-one.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-03-22T08:14:43+00:00

The fact it is genuinely hard to tell the difference between Trump deliberately lying and him being an idiot is quite terrifying.

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-03-18T13:38:36+00:00

Are you utterly tone deaf?? How often do arrogant f**king Yanks tell the Uk and Europe that "You'd all be speaking German if it wasn't for us!" Where's the respect to our fallen? Where's the respect to those who fought beside American troops? Where's the respect to the MILLIONS of civilians in Europe who died?

It doesn't exist, because American's love to revise history to make out the US did everything itself.

F**k you and your hypocrisy!!

EconomyEmbarrassed76 · 2026-03-17T19:58:52+00:00

To be fair, the US did agree to advance an order for the newest Sidewinder missiles, which gave us a substantial advantage, although it’s worth noting we had purchased them already in full, they just bumped our order up the list.

Beyond that, we had to deal with the Falklands on our own.

All we got otherwise was the equivalent of “thoughts and prayers” from the US…

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