why do all these idiots dont know the difference between scotland, wales, ireland n england?

Question

im getting angry hearing them always saying england when they talk about great britain or the uk

Answer 1

Yeah if they are losing its Britain but if they are winning its england.They really should educate the english about the Union Jack flag even has a clue in its name,"union".As the flag is to represent the union of all the British nations not another flag for englandshire.I have no problem with people being patriotic about their home nation but at least get it correct we are all part of Britain not an extension of england

Answer 2

I live in America, but being to England twice I am often asked the difference between England, the UK, and Great Britain. I wouldn't necessarily blame some people because, for example, it is not taught by schools here in the States. However, I understand where you are coming from and often get frustrated at the lack of knowledge some people have in world geography because I often get the feeling that we, Americans, don't think we need to know everything about the world and often times I am not happy with the way my society runs.

Answer 3

I'm sure there were plenty of people in Northern Ireland who were rightfully disgusted by the Provisional IRA, even ones who wanted Northern Ireland to separate from the UK to join ROI. Ultimately because the British government never resorted to cowardly methods like the IRA is the reason why the IRA lost their campaign. Had the IRA been peaceful Northern Ireland would be a much better place today. Betty Williams staged a protest march against the violence and was not pro-British but the IRA stopped her first attempt through violence. The IRA were gangsters with no true interest in Northern Ireland. The young idealists they recruited were corrupted with simplified stories, Even now people say the British shouldn't been in Ireland. Who are they referring to, the population descended from settlers in 1700's? The army who had to be called in to try keep the peace? Why wasn't Northern Ireland taken during the Irish revolution, they would have taken it if they wanted but they didn't and I think that's the real reason the ones they recruited were so violent, they were essentially unwanted Catholic population of Northern Ireland ignored by both the Republic and Kingdom. Northern Ireland is not a clear cut issue. Britain never invaded Ireland to gain the land, Ireland join the UK in 1800 and after being refused home rule until 1914, and then having it postponed because of the war, they revolted and Ireland was split in two. The Protestant population of Northern Ireland set up the legal system to favour them above Catholics, but this was even this has mixed issues. Early Protestant settlers were encouraged by James VI and I to bring unity to the three kingdoms and the Catholic population regularly attacked the Protestants. You can argue all day about who threw the first punch but it is the Provisional IRA who have spread hate. As for a comparison between Gaza and Northern Ireland. There's not many parallels. Palestine was invaded and taken. Ireland joined willing and split into two willingly. The population of Gaza are not considered citizens of Israel, the people of Northern Ireland were considered British citizens until 1997 where they now have a choice. The only constant between them is abuse of religion and violence, and I'm against both of those. I am against all violence and justifying violence by pushing people until they attack you and "defending" yourself is never an excuse. There is always a better way even if it's not obvious.

Answer 4

Try being called an American every time you open your mouth.I am Canadian and so I do understand your patriotism.We don't hear much in North America about anywhere other than England.We all know what goes on in London but hear little of any other parts of the U.K.I just spent 3 (great)years in the U.K-Wales to be exact-and heard Canada mentionned maybe twice the whole time we were there.So easy on the 'idiots',eh!

Answer 5

Yes, it's thoroughly irritating. If I attempt to explain to someone that I come from England they immediately assume I lived in London. Despite repeated efforts to explain that I lived in Fairford, they still believe I lived in London. London is not the only place in England: just to clarify. It's also very difficult to explain that I'm both English and Irish. Sometimes I wonder if all the American populous are twits.

Answer 6

"why do all these idiots dont know the" punctuation grammar and spelling??
But you are right there those who use terms like England and Britain loosely. The trick is not to let them get you down (Nil carborundum illegitimus!)

Answer 7

And you of course know all the difference in all parts of countries in the World, do you. Tell me for example how many parts can you count in Czech rep. Germany, Italy, France, USA, Canada, act.? Do you know all the capital city in the Europe?

Answer 8

so you're not English that's for sure.
The thing is that doesn't change anything. Your country is still your love and we know how you feel about it. Let me guess, you're welsh?

Answer 9

You forgot Northern Ireand! Not all Americans should be lumped together! I know some pretty unintelligent Europeans as well.

Answer 10

You . need to check your English grammar and spelling. We are not all idiots and most of us can spell English.