History You know, the French used to be Tough

[Yoricks Wisdom]

dunno, just kind of annoying when they keep saying 'oui oui!'

 

[AngryWeasel]

Thanks for the movie suggestion. I couldn't find a digital copy of Schoendoerffer's film anywhere, so I've ordered the DVD from somebody in South Korea selling it on eBay.

I pirate the shit out thoses old movies, they are impossible to find.

Section 317 is interesting because it's about the ongoing indochina war, pretty similar to a vietnam war movie but in it's own way, very realistic, grounded. Dien Bien Phu is apocalypse for the french soldiers + what's still going on behind the front between vietnamese, french and others. Different but both good.

Btw the realisator was also a good writer -- and directed the adaptations of his books. The guy was there and took part of the action.

 

[jimmas99]

Stats. Garbage in garbage out. But i know that is something people like you cannot believe. It's imperative you don't

It is an argument. you just don't like it.

It's cool though you have to be very brave to open your borders and destroy your country. You're a cool guy and not nearly as smart as you think you are. But yea man the somalians are defintely going to save your country. Imagine the level of stupid you have to be. And say "look at these stats tho" Hilarious.

Ah, the classic “stats are garbage unless they confirm my feelings” argument. Very bold of you to admit that evidence is a threat to your worldview, though. Most people try to hide it.

 

[RichardHarrow]

Ninjas get shot everyday , b

 

[empsim]

Yeah historically they have a successful military.

Funny how americans love to make fun of french war failures while mostly ignoring their own.

 

[HeffDoesWant]

They helped is in desert storm/shield.

They gave military help long after "Mission Accomplished" but the 2nd Iraq war was far from a win for America.

 

[William Huggins]

I got you..


So your post Said - "and no meth"


And I replied with a flabbergasted Neil deGras Tyson gif/meme to indicate that I shall not be attending this lame ass party with no meth.

I'm not sure the joke lands all that well in descriptive text format... but I gave it a shot.

It's not party unless it's a Meth club party.....

 

[Daverisimo]

They basically fought the entire rest of Europe for over 20 years and almost won. Hell, if not for the Spanish Ulcer, trying to reimpose slavery in Saint Domingue, and invading Russia, they probably would've won.

 

[KnightTemplar]

France is expanding it's military. From next year, French teenagers will be given the chance to volunteer for a new form of National Service.

France brings back limited military service with 3,000 volunteers next year

"The only way to avoid danger is to prepare for it," says President Emmanuel Macron.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[jeff7b9]

It's not party unless it's a Meth club party.....

Meth club party dont stop!!

 

[Phlog]

Lead by a manlet married to a much older dude who snapped him up at school when he was his teacher. France is cooked!

 

[William Huggins]

Meth club party dont stop!!

You're right about that, after party don't start until 3 days later......

 

[William Huggins]

Lead by a manlet married to a much older dude who snapped him up at school when he was his teacher. France is cooked!

You can't make it up.........

 

[Streeter]

I guess you can say the English Empire was French. William the conquer is who the English royal bloodline comes from - he was French ( Normandy) .

Then again he was more Dane(Viking) then anything but he was born and grew up in whats now France.

 

[plataoplombo]

Chile became independent in 1818 and they have never lost a war. Put some respect on their name.

If my history is correct, I think the Mapuche never surrounded to the Spanish.

 

[FyrFytr998]

The Japanese are pretty much the opposite. They may seem mellow these days, but they were absolute badasses pre-1945 as far back you want to go.

Well……..two fucking nukes tends to take the wind outta one’s sails.

 

[William Huggins]

I guess you can say the English Empire was French. William the conquer is who the English royal bloodline comes from - he was French ( Normandy) .

Then again he was more Dane(Viking) then anything but he was born and grew up in whats now France.

Yes Norwegian Vikings raided and settled many parts of the coast line......

 

[Aegon Spengler]

They basically fought the entire rest of Europe for over 20 years and almost won. Hell, if not for the Spanish Ulcer, trying to reimpose slavery in Saint Domingue, and invading Russia, they probably would've won.

If Napoleon hadn’t been betrayed by Talleyrand even those setbacks might not have stopped him.

Or if he had just listened to him after Friedland.

Ah well

 

[wwkirk]

Well……..two fucking nukes tends to take the wind outta one’s sails.

Maybe that is the explanation. But right after the A-bombs, the generals and admirals were like "Fuck no, we ain't surrendering shit!" Fortunately, the emperor stepped put his foot down.

And even THEN there were diehards:

 

[Daverisimo]

If Napoleon hadn’t been betrayed by Talleyrand even those setbacks might not have stopped him.

Or if he had just listened to him after Friedland.

Ah well

Oh God, Talleyrand was such a messy bitch, lol. One of my favorite historical figures.