Germany wants to 'build bridges' with UK over Europe

Jimbuna · 12-19-11, 01:20 PM

What game is afoot now?

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Germany's foreign minister has suggested it can resolve differences with the UK over the future of Europe.
After holding talks with his British counterpart William Hague, Guido Westerwelle said he wanted to "build bridges over troubled waters".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-16245469

TarJak · 12-19-11, 01:42 PM

Bloody long bridge from Hamburg to Folkestone!

I suspect the Jerries want the UK taxpayer to help out if their taxpayers are having to do so. Will it work? Depends on how bad things get IMHO. Everyone will be paying something in this mess. Except the ones with the pursestrings. They'll make sure they are looked after.

Oberon · 12-19-11, 01:54 PM

And no doubt these bridges will be strong enough to support Leopard IIs...

I'm joking!!!

Schroeder · 12-19-11, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

I'm joking!!!

But we aren't! <insert creepy smile and laughter here>

Sailor Steve · 12-19-11, 02:15 PM

Glad there are no bridges that can reach where I'm at.

nikimcbee · 12-19-11, 02:58 PM

It will make the next invasion a little more easier.

HunterICX · 12-19-11, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Glad there are no bridges that can reach where I'm at.

You better watch the surface you walk one we might tunnel our way to you!

Nobody expects the Spanish Tunnel Inquisition!

EDIT: Wait...the Mexicans are already doing that!

HunterICX

BossMark · 12-19-11, 04:10 PM

I wonder what sneaky gits are up to

Sailor Steve · 12-19-11, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HunterICX

You better watch the surface you walk one we might tunnel our way to you!

Nobody expects the Spanish Tunnel Inquisition!

EDIT: Wait...the Mexicans are already doing that!

HunterICX

No habla!

TLAM Strike · 12-19-11, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

And no doubt these bridges will be strong enough to support Leopard IIs...

Reportedly in the interest of improving relations the Germans donated some shrubs for Buckingham Palace. Pictured below is one of the shrubs in question:

Jimbuna · 12-19-11, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Glad there are no bridges that can reach where I'm at.

A Bridge Too Far

Oberon · 12-19-11, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Reportedly in the interest of improving relations the Germans donated some shrubs for Buckingham Palace. Pictured below is one of the shrubs in question:

Herr-Berbunch · 12-19-11, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Reportedly in the interest of improving relations the Germans donated some shrubs for Buckingham Palace.

Why would they want to plant shrubs in a future hotel/conference center?

Skybird · 12-19-11, 07:12 PM

A German "old man" of politics, Heiner Geissler, once said about Westerwelle (at least he gets quoted with that):

"Emperor Caligula once made a donkey a consul, to mock the people. We have a donkey as foreign minister who mocks the people. "

TLAM Strike · 12-19-11, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Why would they want to plant shrubs in a future hotel/conference center?

Hotel? I thought it was the site of a future Mosque?

12-19-11, 02:15 PM	#5
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BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	I wonder what sneaky gits are up to __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	A German "old man" of politics, Heiner Geissler, once said about Westerwelle (at least he gets quoted with that): "Emperor Caligula once made a donkey a consul, to mock the people. We have a donkey as foreign minister who mocks the people. " __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Bloody long bridge from Hamburg to Folkestone! I suspect the Jerries want the UK taxpayer to help out if their taxpayers are having to do so. Will it work? Depends on how bad things get IMHO. Everyone will be paying something in this mess. Except the ones with the pursestrings. They'll make sure they are looked after.

12-19-11, 01:54 PM	#3
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	And no doubt these bridges will be strong enough to support Leopard IIs... I'm joking!!!