Stupid Germans

[scooterscot]

Indeed. The mistakes of our past are part of our history. And we learn from history, for there is no other way.

So how do you square that latest statement of yours with this?

I don't see the connection between conflict of the past and the greed of the present.

[sasguru]

I don't see the connection between conflict of the past and the greed of the present.

There's a lot of connections you don't make and things you don't see.
That's because making connections between seemingly disparate events and objects is a sign of intelligence, something you do not possess in abundance.

HTH

[Doggy Styles]

I don't see the connection between conflict of the past and the greed of the present.

You haven't answered the question, which was how do you reconcile the contradiction in these two views of yours?

View 1: "Why people in England believe the events of 70 years ago have any bearing on those affected by today's crisis. Utterly boring IMO. Let history be exactly that and move on."

View 2: "With each passing generation you hope we learn from the mistakes of our past not to be foolish enough to repeat them."

I suspect I know the answer actually.

[sasguru]

I suspect I know the answer actually.

Ah, bless - he's grand entertainment.
Although sometimes I have pangs of conscience about poking the village idiot with a stick.

[darmstadt]

Although Julia still had cravings for mashed pickled onions she found that carrying a school satchel with dung beetles in it managed to lessen it to an extent where it wasn't too worrying.

FTFY, LMAA

[sasguru]

FTFY, LMAA

Ah yes, what passes for Germanic wit. You've lived too long in Krautland.

[doodab]

Some people say the Germans have no sense of humour. I don't think that's very funny

He is quite amusing.

[darmstadt]

Perpendicular struts of hardwood or metal are required in the manufacturing of glass topped coffee tables for the adult entertainment industry.

HTH, SWALK

[scooterscot]

You haven't answered the question, which was how do you reconcile the contradiction in these two views of yours?

View 1: "Why people in England believe the events of 70 years ago have any bearing on those affected by today's crisis. Utterly boring IMO. Let history be exactly that and move on."

View 2: "With each passing generation you hope we learn from the mistakes of our past not to be foolish enough to repeat them."

I suspect I know the answer actually.

What contradiction?

View 1: Is about people looking in the past for answers with no idea how to move forward. Reeks of bitterness IMO.

View 2: Is about "I've learnt so much from my mistakes I'm thinking of making a few more" - Yet the UK does not.

Implication of contradiction seems to me hook line and in sinker with the characteristics of view 1, looking for flaw rather than result. Redundant of ideas capable of only consumption, what a waste.

This now the UK as I see it, pillage for what's worth create nothing. Sad times indeed.

[sasguru]

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This now the UK as I see it, pillage what we for what's worth create nothing. Sad times indeed.

I can see why you left though. Not speaking German wouldn't be a handicap, since you couldn't speak English anyway.