Swissier than the Swiss? - Page 3

#41 02.11.2010, 21:58

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	Who? The Germans or the Swiss?

Nevermind. Yeah, I guess Charlemagne was German.

#42 02.11.2010, 21:58

	Quote:	weejeem
	Don't tell Karl, whatever you do!

... der Grosse?

#43 02.11.2010, 22:00

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	... der Grosse?

Yeah, I just thought of them more as French than German. But alright. Carry on.

#44 02.11.2010, 22:01

Read up on the Habsburg.

Sorry Sky hadn't seen your post!

#45 02.11.2010, 22:03

So, where were we?

Oh yes... naturalised Swiss who think they know more about Switzerland than the indigenous population...

#46 02.11.2010, 22:03

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	Read up on the Habsburg.

Yea, yea, I know about the Habsburg and their origin in a castle in Switzerland and all.

#47 02.11.2010, 22:06

So, what's yer point, DB?

You tryin' to incinerate that some Swiss might have less that 110% Schwyzer blood coursing through their veins?

That's thoughtcrime, you do realise that?!?!

#48 02.11.2010, 22:08

	Quote:	Phos
	Yea, yea, I know about the Habsburg and their origin in a castle in Switzerland and all.

Thank gawd for Google, eh? Phew!

#49 02.11.2010, 22:09

	Quote:	weejeem
	Thank gawd for Google, eh? Phew!

Well, you know... Franks-French... whatever.

#50 02.11.2010, 22:11

But of course, there was no Germany to seceed from. So therefore, Switzerland did not seceed from Germany.

Sky · #51 02.11.2010, 22:11

To answer your question.. perhaps it takes several generations.. ?

Downerbuzz · #52 02.11.2010, 22:12

	Quote:	weejeem
	So, what's yer point, DB? You tryin' to incinerate that some Swiss might have less that 110% Schwyzer blood coursing through their veins? That's *thoughtcrime*, you do realise that?!?!

Well, incinerating someone is a bit more than just thoughtcrime...

#53 02.11.2010, 22:12

	Quote:	Phos
	But of course, there was no Germany to seceed from. So therefore, Switzerland did not seceed from Germany.

Don't start playing the misquoting game again, Phos. It just makes you look silly.

Perhaps best to quit while you're ahea... er, never mind...

#54 02.11.2010, 22:15

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	Don't start playing the misquoting game again, Phos. It just makes you look silly. Perhaps best to quite while you're ahea... er, never mind...

Me silly? That's your job DB.

MusicChick · #55 02.11.2010, 22:15

This is a very innocent thread....

I can imagine some new Swiss probably rub it in. Must feel a bit awkward to feel all new..

Sky · #56 02.11.2010, 22:17

	Quote:	Phos
	But of course, there was no Germany to seceed from. So therefore, Switzerland did not seceed from Germany.

The Habsburgs owned a big chunk of Europe though not at the same time.

#57 02.11.2010, 22:19

	Quote:	Sky
	The Habsburgs owned a big chunk of Europe though not at the same time.

Yeah, I know. They even made it to Mexico.

Next thing you know, someone will say California seceeded from Germany.

#58 02.11.2010, 22:20

	Quote:	Phos
	Me silly? That's your job DB.

I wouldn't be so sure of that.

Who was it who challenged the knowledge of a native-born Swiss about the history of his own country in which he was born and raised?

Your contribution to this thread has been priceless!

#59 02.11.2010, 22:21

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	I wouldn't be so sure of that. Who was it who challenged the knowledge of a native-born Swiss about the history of his own country in which he was born and raised? Your contribution to this thread has been priceless!

Enjoy yourself.... don't forget to lube.

Sky · #60 02.11.2010, 22:26

	Quote:	Phos
	Yeah, I know. They even made it to Mexico. Next thing you know, someone will say California seceeded from Germany.

Well.... Charles Quint's Empire was considered so large that the sun would never set on it... and that he divided and bequeathed part of it (Spain) to his son Philip II (husband of Mary Tudor) and that it was the Spaniards who named and settled California... you definitely do have a possible point