Class War

[JohnJ]

Ah Tortoise-licker my friend.
How I remember those balmy days under Mrs Thatcher.

The way she supported the economy by selling off the Gas, water and railway industries.

How she bestowed the poll tax upon us and the warm glow from the riots that followed.

And of course how she attempted, unsuccesfully, to destroy the unions by introducing some of the most draconian laws in the history of this country.

Add to this the boom and bust economy, record unemployment and almost turning this country into a police state with the likes of the special patrol group I must have been a fool not to remember.

JJ

Oh and a quick reminder for you, trade unions are made up of ordinary men and women forming together to speak with one democratic voice. Thats what Thatcher was trying to destroy

 

[Jake]

Originally posted by Tortoise-Licker
What would happen if the Argies attacked the Falklands now? It’s no good sending down a few Minesweepers and an army with guns that don’t work.

I'd love to see them try that - what would they pay for it with? ... luncheon vouchers

 

[Chris - Nexus Eclipse]

Back to the topic

Originally posted by Mark/Static
Paintball demographics 101

Paintball Geek- Did not take part in athletics in high school because he didn't have any. Got into the game realizing their were no jocks to give him ****e for sucking so bad. Many get into scenario games because of the role playing aspect, remind them of their D&D era. Behind many of the "sniper" questions on paintball forums. Middle to upper income bracket, but too cheap to splurge on a decent equipment regardless.

Paintball A-hole- An older, and over weight player. Revels in holding court between games. Will only play if he knows he can beat the hell out of everyone else, and frequently does, but only walk-on players play worse than he does. Routinely overshoots opponents, but is the first to scream if hit more than once. Cheats like an Enron executive. Buy's the latest gun with highest ROF. Middle income bracket.

Paintball punk middle- Lives at his local field. Works for paint. Shoots a third-hand gun held together by duct tape. A pit bull, will ball against anyone, anytime. Usually has a god-like master to whom he worships, though no one can figure out why. Parents are middle class and practical.

Paintball punk upper- Has some skill, but no heart. Gets the latest $1,200 + gun on a weekly basis. Prefers to pose, than to play. Parents are upper-middle class and unpractical, they have more money than sense, and are delighted that junior has an interest, and are willing to pay for him to keep it.

Paintball Athlete- Plays a game very few can touch. His persona and his gun are unassuming off the field. Cool to know and to talk to. He's usually the last thing you see before a ball hits your goggles. Student, middle to upper-middle class.

These a caricatures, not be taken seriously. But some may find people they know in there.

i wish i was a "paintball punk upper".....i quess i'll have to settle for "paintball athlete"

 

[rancid]

Cool !

Originally posted by Nick Iuel-Brockdorff
I'm upper class.

Nick

My arse.

 

[Hotpoint]

Cool !

Originally posted by Nick Iuel-Brockdorff
I'm a "Paintball Yoda"........and upper class.

And your aristocratic title would be? (Purely out of idle curiousity)

 

[TJ Lambini]

Shame on you JohnJ...you forgot starting a war in order to win an election, something else that ****ing evil old harridan would have on her conscience, if she had one.

 

[TJ Lambini]

Countess Nicola of Broccoli-Dwarf?

 

[Sinner]

Originally posted by TJ Lambini
Shame on you JohnJ...you forgot starting a war in order to win an election, something else that ****ing evil old harridan would have on her conscience, if she had one.

For an American, that sounds like a surprisingly emotional response... more like something a Brit would say perhaps?

 

[rancid]

Originally posted by Sinner


For an American, that sounds like a surprisingly emotional response... more like something a Brit would say perhaps?

eh? What are you suggesting?

 

[Glorykid]

hang on a tick........................i reckon TJ is robbo's alter ego.

and i think TJ's a brit