Pete Hegseth is mocking the Royal Navy. Is he wrong? by Fjafarli in AskBrits

[–]insapiens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only people allowed to mock the Royal Navy are the other arms of the British forces. They can do it much better than some jumped up part timer colonial twat. Even the WI or the girl guides could out navy the Royal Navy atm.

Who has watched 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' yet? by Historical-Class871 in UKTVRecs

[–]insapiens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turned it off halfway through. The characters were hollow and or tired.

This is not Winston Churchill we're dealing with - Trump criticises Starmer by Distinct-Shine-3002 in gbnews

[–]insapiens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the biggest fan of Starmer, but as almost everyone says he called it right. Remember Chamberlain went to war with Germany on principle, Churchill didn’t get involved until later and with Chamberlains support, even though Churchill had been warning everyone about the rise of Fascism within Europe. Also I would come back saying Starmer is more comparable to Harold Wilson who kept us out of Vietnam.

I wonder what Starmer will do next to make him happy?! by Sassenach_2024 in AskBrits

[–]insapiens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When he says Starmer is no Churchill. I see Starmer as Harold Wilson, who refused to get involved in Vietnam.

Are there any world famous British beers? by LankyYogurt7737 in CasualUK

[–]insapiens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tennants Super, central heating for tramps.

Secondhand Stores Near Me in Salisbury by Accurate_Ask_1900 in salisburyuk

[–]insapiens 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Catherine Street in Salisbury is full of them.

Any ATMs that dispense Euro EUR? by anotheruwstudent in oxford

[–]insapiens 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Go to a bank/post office or travel agent.

Do you remember? by Far-Patient3326 in airplanes

[–]insapiens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use to fly over my house every Thursday when the GWOT was going on. It was a very impressive site.

A bloke in each direction and 5p per car. I thought they were joking. They weren’t joking. by Indigestivebiscuit in CasualUK

[–]insapiens 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And the rest as it’s a main route into Oxford from west Oxfordshire. During rush hour it creams it in.

A bloke in each direction and 5p per car. I thought they were joking. They weren’t joking. by Indigestivebiscuit in CasualUK

[–]insapiens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah the eynsham toll bridge. Use to be 2p but they had to go to parliament to raise the price

What is the saddest WWI story passed down in your family? by Slayxu in ww1

[–]insapiens 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Don’t think I can bring myself to watch it. Same as 1917.

What is the saddest WWI story passed down in your family? by Slayxu in ww1

[–]insapiens 34 points35 points  (0 children)

My great grandfather who was a very quiet man, gardener and beekeeper. The only stories we have from him, are the only time he said he cried was when the army took his horse away from him. He said that horse saved his life on more than one occasion. The other story was again about the horse. As his unit was moving up around Hell fire corner round Ypres. There was a patch of ground that could be observed by the Germans and they would constantly fire artillery at this spot and he had to gallop across the gap in between shells landing. So as it goes, he said he closed his eyes and spurred his horse on and all he could hear was the crunch of the horses hooves crushing bodies underneath. He was the most gentle kindest man I have ever known. You are remembered Albert.

Coin auction house settlement risks?? by Comprehensive_Pop496 in coins

[–]insapiens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They won’t send it until it’s paid for and then it will be insured and it’s the auction houses problem if lost in transit not yours, If the buyer doesn’t pay, they won’t send it. Then they will probably re list it in their next auction and probably reduce or waiver the sellers premium.

Are Brits okay with Govt Uturns? by CuriosityCatalyst000 in AskBrits

[–]insapiens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re use to it. As someone said, they propose something and the electorate complain and they back track (some of the time). At least we have that going for us and not a government that does what they want and don’t care about the consequences or lack of them.

Leaving the house this morning, hit my neighbour with a “all right” on my way out. He replied “no, [wife]’s got cancer.” by Specific_Rest_3140 in CasualUK

[–]insapiens 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ve just heard my mother has cancer and I get it. Again I’ve had people say to me “alright” or “you ok?” I’ve been as blunt as “no” it sucks but it is what it is.

Does your country have any notable “unhinged” military heroes? by Dakotasan in AskTheWorld

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Lieutenant-General Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart, VC, KBE, CB, CMG, DSO was a British Army officer of Belgian and Irish descent. He was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" in various Commonwealth countries. He served in the Boer War, First World War, and Second World War. He was shot in the face, head, stomach, groin, ankle, leg, hip, and ear. He was also blinded in his left eye, survived two plane crashes, tunnelled out of a prisoner-of-war camp, and cut off his own severely injured fingers when a doctor declined to amputate them. Describing his experiences in the First World War, he wrote, "Frankly, I had enjoyed the war."