[Tom]

I didn't think there would be any problems with a language barrier with someone in Ireland

But yeah, you're posts become a lot clearer to me, and I suspect mine become a lot clearer to you also so I think its safe to say we're now in agreement

[Stu]

Our education system is completely warped and archaic. We have to , by law , study Irish for eight or so years. Bear in mind Irish is a now defunct language with no use outside education whatsoever.

And you have to PASS Irish to get into Uni. Even if you want to do English in Uni , and get an A in your English when leaving secondary , it wont matter. You wont get in if you dont pass Irish [which is COMPLETELY useless if you want to do ENGLISH in uni] , Maths , and either French , German , and Spanish , the other core subjects.

[Tom]

We just have English, Maths and Science by law then any other subjects such as ICT added on by the school, then 3 optional lessons (in most schools) although in sixth form you can choose up to 4 subjects you want to do, there are no requirements for subjects, although you need so many points to get onto certain courses based on GCSE results.

It seems quite odd about your Irish though

[Spike]

Here are more of our opinions..

Death Penalty
We think it should be brought back. Dirty criminals why should they live so two wrongs don't make a right who cares it would be nice to watch them die painfully especially paedophiles we would like them to have a public torturing first then die slowly and painfully for the fun of it.

Heather Mills
Who cares if she is a gold digger, Paul has got enough money why should he have it all. We think good on her to get some money out of him if that was her plan from the beginning or not. We would do the same if we had the chance to, I hope she spends the money all on herself.

The McCann parents
Lock them up and throw away the key!

They are disgusting parents leaving their kids in an apartment on their own in a foreign country, involved in Madelines death or not its their fault for leaving her. The other kids should be taken off them while they are in prison for neglect. We don't know why people feel sorry for them, people should feel sorry for the children they are the ones who have suffered.

[Hugo]

I think the 'opinions on stuff threads' are getting a bit old. Maybe one thread for opinions?

[Stu]

Originally posted by E=tp²
I think the 'opinions on stuff threads' are getting a bit old. Maybe one thread for opinions?

I dont see anything wrong with it. And its easier with seperate threads.

[Kevin]

Originally posted by Spike

Heather Mills
why should he have it all

Because he earned it...

[Spike]

Originally posted by Kevin

Because he earned it...

so....

I think she entitled to it after being married to him and he isn't even talented.

[Stu]

Originally posted by Spike

so....

I think she entitled to it after being married to him and he isn't even talented.

So? He worked for that money! Not talented? Im sorry but thats insane. Even if you dont like The Beatles , he is extremely talented.

[Kevin]

Originally posted by Spike

so....

I think she entitled to it after being married to him and he isn't even talented.

She most likely only married him for money, silly gold digger.

Anyway, if he earned his money, then why shouldn't he have it all?

[Xander]

Originally posted by Spike

so....

I think she entitled to it after being married to him and he isn't even talented.

How can you say he isn't talented?
The beatles are one of the best bands that this country has produced!

[Spike]

I don't understand why so many people think he is talented, he was part of a big group but I have never seen what was so special about them. Time to forget them I think

[Kevin]

Originally posted by Spike
Time to forget them I think

Why? They made great music, it'll be a long long long time before The Beatles are forgotten.

[Shaun]

Originally posted by Spike

so....

I think she entitled to it after being married to him and he isn't even talented.

WHAT did you just say?

Even though this is your thread, ****.

He was one of the bloody Beatles! How can you say he's not talented!?

[Kevin]

Originally posted by Shaun

WHAT did you just say?

Even though this is your thread, ****.

He was one of the bl***y Beatles! How can you say he's not talented!?

Gotta give it to you Shaun, you worded it better than me!

[Stu]

Originally posted by Spike
I don't understand why so many people think he is talented, he was part of a big group but I have never seen what was so special about them. Time to forget them I think

Paul and Lennon were one of the greatest song writting teams ever. The bands recording methods are the stuff of legend. They blended catchy pop tunes with flair and later turned those same catchy pop tunes into genuinly thought provoking songs that , more often than not , carried a strong message. Any pop stars doing that today? Try giving Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band or Rubber Soul a listen to. If you dont find Hey Jude worth its salt , nothing will do im afraid.

And even if you STILL dont like them , to suggest we should forget them? Thats mental , my friend. Not after the legacy , memories , and millions of fans that still persist even today.

[Shaun]

If it weren't for McCartney or any of the other Beatles, music today wouldn't be the same. The number of artists, and indeed genres, they've influenced and revolutionised is huge.

[Stu]

Originally posted by Shaun
If it weren't for McCartney or any of the other Beatles, music today wouldn't be the same. The number of artists, and indeed genres, they've influenced and revolutionised is huge.

Elvis and The Beatles. They built the church of modern music. Thats a fact.

I always get a kick out of Beatles arguments. They have such a strong and passionate following , that any poor soul who speaks against them gets jumped

[Spike]

I can't understand why everyone loves the Beatles they aren't even good. The sooner everyone forgets they ever existed the better which probably wont be for a long time yet because everyone seems to love them.

[Stu]

Originally posted by Spike
I can't understand why everyone loves the Beatles they aren't even good. The sooner everyone forgets they ever existed the better which probably wont be for a long time yet because everyone seems to love them.

Sooner everyone forgets them? never going to happen. Do you think the Leona Lewis's of the world are going to be remembered in 20 years time , let alone 50? Not. A. Chance.

Have you listened to a Beatles album the whole way through? You really need to do that in order to 'get' them. Im not trying to sound pretentious here , either , but chances are , you have not.

[Shaun]

Originally posted by Spike
I can't understand why everyone loves the Beatles they aren't even good. The sooner everyone forgets they ever existed the better which probably wont be for a long time yet because everyone seems to love them.

Surely that's indicative of everyone having taste and you having none

They won't be forgotten because they made pop music. And they've written a hell of a lot of great songs.

[Spike]

Originally posted by Stu

have you listened to a Beatles album the whole way through? You really need to do that in order to 'get' them. Im not trying to sound pretentious here , either , but chances are , you have not.

Yes I have listened to a Beatles album all the way through and I still can't see why they are so great.

[Billy]

Originally posted by Spike
I can't understand why everyone loves the Beatles they aren't even good. The sooner everyone forgets they ever existed the better which probably wont be for a long time yet because everyone seems to love them.

LOL I agree.

[Stu]

Originally posted by Spike

Yes I have listened to a Beatles album all the way through and I still can't see why they are so great.

Which album? Did you REALLY listen to it?

Fair enough if you dont think they are great , but telling people forget them and move on is , well , stupid.

[Spike]

Originally posted by Stu

Which album? Did you REALLY listen to it?

Fair enough if you dont think they are great , but telling people forget them and move on is , well , stupid.

Yes I really did, I don't know which one it was and I do still think people should forget them.