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Thanks, have you too noticed that he has tried to deflect the whole thread to something in his imagination, rather than what it was about?

His anti-Englishness is also shocking (I am not English), but worse is his ignorance on the relationship between Scotland, England and Britain as a whole.

It has also disturbed me that he thinks those who are of Scottish descent in North America are the genetically superior people compared to modern Scots who he hates. I think it’s because he is trying to hold onto an identity that never was. If he doesn’t who is he? His identity is what we call in Scotland of the “shortbread tin” variety. Bagpipes, kilts and regular watchings of Braveheart. LOL

My friend, getting presents from posh public schoolboys born in Zimbabwe, pretending to be a Clan leader has as much cultural validity as wearing clogs in Holland or believing the English all wear bowler hats.

As for the racial slurs - lets clear this once and for all. Do you believe the American/Canadians of Scottish descent are genetically superior to Scots in Scotland? Yes or No?

Imagine if these people ever take over a nuclear armed Pakistan.

I am not self-proclaimed anything. I am Scottish and you are not. You are not merely indifferent to Scotland you seem to hate it.

And you are right, considering you don’t even know the basics of what Scotland and Britain are I am beginning to see what you are.

Let me remind you - you said that Brits are trying to stamp out Scots culture. Now if you had said English instead of Brits, you would be laughably wrong, but at least you would have some understanding. It’s as hilariously wrong as to suggest that Americans are trying to stamp out the culture of Kansas/Arizona/Florida/California etc. LOL

BTW, here is a little video of the passion real Scots feel for their country - similiar to Americans at the Olympics or other international event.

You will never understand what it is to be Scottish. To sing that national anthem with such pride. Pretending is not the same. The pity is, if you weren’t such an enemy to the people of Scotland you could share in it. Like the Irish-Americans who left in the same context but who (unlike you) help modern Ireland.

I think your ancestors would be ashamed of your hatred of their land, and your laughable idea that they are somehow genetically superior to their literal brothers, sisters and parents they left behind.

We don’t need to like one another, but why not start with dialogue instead of silly slogans?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiixc4GFBVo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QNMmBpYB98&mode=related&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fGCsItMlq4

I suppose your obsessive web-stalking is a compliment that you want to continue communicating with me.

But, again I ask you nicely can you please stop posting insults at me on FR and leave me in peace. It is quite disturbing that you are searching my posts to be offended at something I didn’t say.

Keep away from me. Thank-you.

Would you please stop following my posts to others so you can insult me. This obsessiveness against me is not pleasant.

How can you be a Celt and an Anglo-Saxon? That is just impossible. An Anglo-Saxon or Celt is a genetic difference, not one of nationality.

As for the British Monarchy, the first British Monarch was not from the English throne, but was the King of Scots. It was the Scottish King who took the English throne and united both crowns, not the other way about.

On speaking English, the Irish speak English, but they are not Anglo-Saxon either. You also speak English - does that mean you are Anglo-Saxon too?

Scotland and England have completely different legal systems, so your shared law part is wrong as well. Britain has two completely different legal systems - Scots Law and English Common Law.

We also have completely different religious and education systems.

I am sorry but because you are not sure of these things doesn’t make them any less factual.

This was all caused by you calling the people of Scotland, Ireland and Ukraine the “dregs”.

You have deliberately tried to avoid this and attempted to obsessively search my past posts to find something to be hysterically offended about. You have embarrassed yourself in front of your fellow Canadians and are now trying to deflect that embarrassment.

I hope in future posts you will refrain from being so obsessive and leave me alone.

Best Wishes, Jack.

Scots are not Anglo-Saxon, but if you want to change history and genetics that is fine by me.

As long as I can call you German.

So have you given up on the original debate and just want to search through my posts to get hysterical at something not said?

Don’t go over the edge. I would rather say sorry than get you so emotional.

You must lack something if you feel you have to jump into a debate just to insult. LOL

Who’s English?

I thought this might interest some of the Canadian Scotland-haters on here:

The long and enduring relationship between Scotland and Canada

“The bonds that tie Scotland and Canada are very strong. There are over four million Canadians who can claim Scots ancestry. Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A Macdonald was a Scot. And many of Canada’s place names, from Renfrew to Bannockburn, have their roots in Scotland.

“Indeed Scots have been making the journey to Canada for over 400 years, helping to shape your history, and your future too.

“Tales of the ancient nation of Scotland - with its misty mountains and glens, and tales of courage and enterprise, are famous the world over.

“But what is not so well known is the story of modern Fresh Talent brings new opportunities Scotland, a confident 21st century country, proud of its traditions, but looking forward to an exciting future. Six years ago Scotland underwent its biggest constitutional change for 300 years. The creation of the Scottish parliament has changed Scotland forever.

“We have a new spring in our step, and a renewed purpose to be strong business, cultural and educational links between and energy. Our young people are confident and ambitious for their country’s future, as well as for their own. the two countries. And they have a lot to be confident about.

“Just as Scotland helped build the modern world, through thinkers such as Adam Smith and David Hume, and inventions such as the telephone and penicillin, then Scotland today is helping to shape our 21st century world.

“In recent years we have give the world the MRI scanner and the ATM machine and we hope to play our part in discovering cures for cancer.

“The foundation stones of our country - our education and legal systems and banking and financial services - are trusted and valued across the world, from China to Sub-Saharan Africa.

“We are home to one of Europe’s biggest life sciences clusters, and our universities publish more academic papers than any other OECD country. We still have some of the world’s most stunning landscapes and our are cities are regarded as some of the most lively and dynamic in Europe.

“As we look forward to the future with confidence, we want to renew old relationships here in Canada and build new ones. We want to develop closer business ties, building on the success of Scottish companies such as the Wood Group here in Canada, and encouraging Canadian companies to follow the example of Mitel and Endpoint and contribute to our growth.

“And we want to strengthen friendships, encouraging our young people to travel across the Atlantic - Scots learning from Canada and Canadians learning from Scotland.

“Above all else we look forward to a further 400 years of friendship with Canada - the country many Scots call home.”

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/News-Extras/scotcanada

That famous Scottish brown sky. A fact that has puzzled meteorologists for the last thousand years. "Why is the sky brown in Scotland, but blue everywhere else on Earth?", they have long asked. Is this the level of debate?

Although the almost certain next UK Prime Minister, a Scot, is called Gordon Brown. Maybe this is a secret conspiratorial symbol of "The Da Vinci Code" proportions! Hehe.

Thanks. LOL

I am the one second from the back.

Stop being hysterical. LOL

When does objecting to something mean the same as being offended?

Objecting is a neutral non-emotive term. Being offended is being emotional and subjective.

If you were at my home and some other guest called you an idiot, I may object out of good manners as you are my guest, but not be offended as you may well be an idiot.

Are you too suggesting like GMMAC that the genetically superior Scots left years ago?

If so, you are suggesting something that is scientifically and philosophically absurd.

When was emigration of the poor - like in Ireland or Scotland of centuries ago - a rational choice of the superior? When was being forced to leave your land because of violence or starvation transformed into the choice of the “best”?

There must be something seriously wrong with Scottish culture that produces such people and comments, when the exact same circumstances of the Irish produces only friendship for modern Ireland.

Where did I say I was offended by what he said about Ukraine?

I disagree with the last bit, but that is a fair point. That is all I am looking for.

I love my country the same way you love yours, and this “dregs” stuff is nonsense and unnecessarily insulting.