Is Britain still a world power?

[Mindful]

 

[ScienceRocks]

no, they sold their empire down the river.

 

[Vikrant]

When they were a world power, they caused mayhem. So it is a good thing that they are no longer a world power.

 

[HenryBHough]

There are only TWO true world powers these days.

Unfortunately. neither Britain nor Obamerica are among them.

 

[TheOldSchool]

When they were a world power, they caused mayhem. So it is a good thing that they are no longer a world power.

True but they were not the only ones causing mayhem. Lots of other countries wanted to play "empire" and ended up knocking back the development of certain countries by 100+ years.

 

[Vikrant]

There are only TWO true world powers these days.

Unfortunately. neither Britain nor Obamerica are among them.

It is sad to see that your hatred of Obama making you wish ill on America.

 

[HenryBHough]

It is sad to see that your hatred of Obama making you wish ill on America.

Not my wish.

You voted for it; you got it.

So why are you complaining, simply out of habit?

 

[hipeter924]

No. The British Empire is long gone, and realistically only diplomatic and cultural ties still remain, as it doesn't have the economic influence and military it once did.

 

[HenryBHough]

No. The British Empire is long gone, and realistically only diplomatic and cultural ties still remain, as it doesn't have the economic influence and military it once did.

It DOES seem like the European model Obama uses in his plan for this country.

 

[Vikrant]

I am just grateful that Britain's ability to rob, loot and plunder is degrading with every passing day. It is a good news for humanity.

 

[Swagger]

It is sad to see that your hatred of Obama making you wish ill on America.

Not my wish.

You voted for it; you got it.

So why are you complaining, simply out of habit?

He didn't. He's an Indian who pretends to be American.

 

[Swagger]

I am just grateful that Britain's ability to rob, loot and plunder is degrading with every passing day. It is a good news for humanity.

It'd be even better news for humanity if we ceased paying India such huge amounts in international aid.

 

[montelatici]

Wasn't British aid to India ended this year? Just a question.

 

[irosie91]

When they were a world power, they caused mayhem. So it is a good thing that they are no longer a world power.

True but they were not the only ones causing mayhem. Lots of other countries wanted to play "empire" and ended up knocking back the development of certain countries by 100+ years.

you finally make a valid point, old school. Wonders will never cease-----we cannot predict the future--------today Erdogan is seeking to resurrect the OTTOMAN CALIPHATE-----sit tight---maybe some day (or some century) some nut will want to resurrect the BRITISH EMPIRE

 

[HenryBHough]

He didn't. He's an Indian who pretends to be American.

Oh, an Indian!

Sheet or blanket?

 

[Vikrant]

It is sad to see that your hatred of Obama making you wish ill on America.

Not my wish.

You voted for it; you got it.

So why are you complaining, simply out of habit?

He didn't. He's an Indian who pretends to be American.

Easy there you catty Brit! I have never claimed to be anything but Vikrant.

 

[Vikrant]

Wasn't British aid to India ended this year? Just a question.

Indians are the ones who put a stop to it because it was not really helping anything; the money was being used to bribe corrupt officials to compromise Indian interest.

What I find interesting is that Brits constantly attack India in a thread which has nothing to do with India.

 

[Vikrant]

When they were a world power, they caused mayhem. So it is a good thing that they are no longer a world power.

True but they were not the only ones causing mayhem. Lots of other countries wanted to play "empire" and ended up knocking back the development of certain countries by 100+ years.

you finally make a valid point, old school. Wonders will never cease-----we cannot predict the future--------today Erdogan is seeking to resurrect the OTTOMAN CALIPHATE-----sit tight---maybe some day (or some century) some nut will want to resurrect the BRITISH EMPIRE

The majority of people in UK would resurrect British Empire in a heartbeat if they could.

 

[Vikrant]

I am just grateful that Britain's ability to rob, loot and plunder is degrading with every passing day. It is a good news for humanity.

It'd be even better news for humanity if we ceased paying India such huge amounts in international aid.

UK does not need to give any aid to India. All it needs to do is return all the stuff it has looted from India. That is all. By the way, topic is UK not India. This is bizarre that you people keep bringing India into UK threads.

 

[irosie91]

When they were a world power, they caused mayhem. So it is a good thing that they are no longer a world power.

True but they were not the only ones causing mayhem. Lots of other countries wanted to play "empire" and ended up knocking back the development of certain countries by 100+ years.

you finally make a valid point, old school. Wonders will never cease-----we cannot predict the future--------today Erdogan is seeking to resurrect the OTTOMAN CALIPHATE-----sit tight---maybe some day (or some century) some nut will want to resurrect the BRITISH EMPIRE

The majority of people in UK would resurrect British Empire in a heartbeat if they could.

will there be a queen Victoria?