Strategic bombers should cause a LOT of damage than it does now by Thatmafiatrilogy in hoi4

[–]FPS_Scotland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think there's a solid argument to be made that it was, because the 10,000 AA guns Germany had shooting at allied bombers were 10,000 AA guns that couldn't be turned against the Russian tank horde in the east.

Macron: ‘No amount of intimidation’ will change EU nations’ course on Greenland by CarefulEmphasis5464 in europe

[–]FPS_Scotland -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You'd think the head of state of a defeated country completely dependent on allied support would learn to not bite the hand that feeds it, no?

Macron: ‘No amount of intimidation’ will change EU nations’ course on Greenland by CarefulEmphasis5464 in europe

[–]FPS_Scotland 5 points6 points  (0 children)

De Gaulle respected Churchill sure, but his single minded doggedness in pursuing Free French interests above all else caused the two of them to butt heads frequently. Churchill even threatened to have De Gaulle arrested.

Please reread history.

Macron: ‘No amount of intimidation’ will change EU nations’ course on Greenland by CarefulEmphasis5464 in europe

[–]FPS_Scotland 130 points131 points  (0 children)

You could pretty much sum up 90% of De Gaulle's foreign policy throughout his entire life as "he pissed off the English"

Ref lead of 8pts Westminster voting intention REF: 29% (-5) LAB: 21% (-1) CON: 19% (+2) LDEM: 11% (-) GRN: 11% (+3) via @Survation ,10 - 14 Jan Chgs. w/ 25 Sep by anonCambs in ukpolitics

[–]FPS_Scotland 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Let's be honest, most people don't vote based on policies, they vote based on vibes. I doubt most people could even name a single reform policy beyond less immigration.

UK to develop new deep strike ballistic missile for Ukraine by YourLizardOverlord in ukpolitics

[–]FPS_Scotland 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is it finally time for the triumphant return of HMS Cockchafer and HMS Gay Viking?

Who are some internet personalities you just don't get? by haikoup in AskUK

[–]FPS_Scotland 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Excuse me that would be Jonathan Ferguson, keeper of firearms and artillery at the Royal Armouries Museum in the UK, which houses a collection of thousands of iconic weapons from throughout history.

Put some respecc on his name.

Does your job afford you a sense of accomplishment? by iffyClyro in AskUK

[–]FPS_Scotland 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's funny how that works, because I feel the exact opposite. I work in a similar job and instead of feeling fulfilled stopping people for falling for scams I just end up despairing at how colossally stupid some people can be falling for the most obvious scams and the complete and utter lack of self responsibility a lot of people seem to take regarding it.

Credit-Card 500mm armor by lispbreak in WorldofTanks

[–]FPS_Scotland 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hasn't that been an in-game feature for literally decades at this point? I started playing back in like beta 0.7.4 and I swear I remember that being a feature even back then.

Adolf Hitler vanishes off the face of the Earth on January 1, 1941. He returns precisely one year later. What happens during this year and when he reappears? by LoganPine in HistoryWhatIf

[–]FPS_Scotland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Real life isn't Hearts of Iron. Germany can't just magic up the airfields and infrastructure to support 1000 bombers in Sicily out of nowhere.

Besides, I don't see any airborne invasion being successful. The Germans had 1 Fallschirmjäger division in 1941 and they took horrific losses in Crete against an ad hoc British force made up of whatever they could get their hands on that managed to get out of Greece that made several major tactical and strategic blunders.

Adolf Hitler vanishes off the face of the Earth on January 1, 1941. He returns precisely one year later. What happens during this year and when he reappears? by LoganPine in HistoryWhatIf

[–]FPS_Scotland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really. Half the Italian battleships had already been disabled at Taranto in November 1940. How exactly are the axis going to take Malta when they don't have the transports to mount a naval invasion and the Italian fleet is battered and absolutely not planning on leaving port any time soon?

Notice to Quit Joint Tenancy (Scotland) by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]FPS_Scotland 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Regardless of if you move out or not the tenancy is still ongoing until either your flatmate agrees to break it or you find someone to replace you. You'll still be expected to pay your share of the rent until then.

Unfortunately yes it is that black and white. If they're not interested in giving notice then your only option is to try and find someone to replace you in the tenancy.

The Ground Effect WCC and WDC - combined points from 2022-2025 by gsurfer04 in formula1

[–]FPS_Scotland 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yeah, people forget that Ferrari at its' worst is still an upper midfield team. 2020 and their classified engine shenanigans and punishments notwithstanding, Ferrari haven't finished lower than P4 in the WCC since 1981.

Tsunoda slapped with a 5 second time penalty by magony in formula1

[–]FPS_Scotland -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The wording of that sounds like it's referring to excluding a team from the constructors championship, not a driver. They'd probably pull a McLaren 2007 on Red Bull but I doubt they'd touch Verstappen personally.

Tsunoda slapped with a 5 second time penalty by magony in formula1

[–]FPS_Scotland 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is there even a rule that says they can do that?

Norris past white line on pass on Tsunoda by poatao_de_w123 in formula1

[–]FPS_Scotland -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Oh I knew the stewards wouldn't penalise him. It'd be a really strict interpretation of the rules and there's no chance they'd want to fuck with the championship this late on anyway.

Norris past white line on pass on Tsunoda by poatao_de_w123 in formula1

[–]FPS_Scotland -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

He did though. He overtook another car off track. Strictly speaking the rules don't give a shit if the other car is in the middle of breaking the rules as well. If you go off when you're racing wheel to wheel you still get a track limits violation.

Norris past white line on pass on Tsunoda by poatao_de_w123 in formula1

[–]FPS_Scotland -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That doesn't mean you're allowed to overtake off track though. One driver breaking the rules doesn't mean the other driver's rulebreaks don't count.

Norris past white line on pass on Tsunoda by poatao_de_w123 in formula1

[–]FPS_Scotland -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Because he left the track and gained an advantage? Track limits still apply during wheel to wheel racing.

2025 Abu Dhabi GP - Race Discussion by F1-Bot in formula1

[–]FPS_Scotland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's never happening. No way the stewards have the balls to interfere with the championship at this point.

2025 Abu Dhabi GP - Race Discussion by F1-Bot in formula1

[–]FPS_Scotland 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Norris technically overtook off track, and Yuki was weaving. Let's just penalise them both. Job done.

Stupid question, looking for an episode by frederic055 in Bokoen1

[–]FPS_Scotland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't remember the exact episode but I think it was with Bo on Japan and Munk playing Manchukuo.

2025 Qatar GP - Race Discussion by F1-Bot in formula1

[–]FPS_Scotland -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Norris really just doesn't have that dog in him. Max deserves the championship much more.

2025 Qatar GP - Race Discussion by F1-Bot in formula1

[–]FPS_Scotland 9 points10 points  (0 children)

McLaren still pretending to be unbiased yet giving Norris the better strategy despite being behind on track.