We just need to give our adolescent colonies room to express them selves. They'll all grow up in good time.
haha, don't go stirring up trouble.
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Where did I imply that? England is part of Britain. I was just trying to educate.
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Apple's Jonathan Ive Awarded Knighthood
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haha, don't go stirring up trouble.
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Where did I imply that? England is part of Britain. I was just trying to educate.
Are you serious? He is both English and British, just like I am Scottish and British. Nationality isn't something you just choose or make up.
He holds a British passport for crying out loud - yes, British, not English.
For our US friends who complain about Sir Jonathon Ive, I suppose giving him the US equivalent, the Presendial Medal of Freedom, is fine, or should that be scrapped as well? You can't have it both ways.
If you can't congratulate someone for being awarded with something they deserve, then don't say anything at all.
If you can't congratulate someone for being awarded with something they deserve, then don't say anything at all.
I'm not surprised that the U.S-resident members are taking a snipe at how we do things over here; it must seem somewhat 'old hat' to be giving out awards in the name of the monarchy.
However, a fine line exists between this and just being plain ignorant. Whilst I'm on the court that believes the royal family are just a bunch of sponges (and, in some areas of that family tree, completely out-of-touch), they bring a lot to the country outside their own controversial beings.
For a start, only they have the power to hand out such prestigious awards and for them to hold a value. They arrive with an established history - something that few other awards are recognised for.
In addition, whether you like the royal family or not, they bring tourism to the country and are always popular when they travel abroad for 'visits'.
Their are many aspects of the U.S I dislike, but I don't immediately bring them down when someone has good fortune. I'm really, really happy for Ive's and just hope he gets the recognition he deserves.
However, a fine line exists between this and just being plain ignorant. Whilst I'm on the court that believes the royal family are just a bunch of sponges (and, in some areas of that family tree, completely out-of-touch), they bring a lot to the country outside their own controversial beings.
For a start, only they have the power to hand out such prestigious awards and for them to hold a value. They arrive with an established history - something that few other awards are recognised for.
In addition, whether you like the royal family or not, they bring tourism to the country and are always popular when they travel abroad for 'visits'.
Their are many aspects of the U.S I dislike, but I don't immediately bring them down when someone has good fortune. I'm really, really happy for Ive's and just hope he gets the recognition he deserves.
Yes, you are British. There just seems to be a lot of confusion about what is what on here. Re-read what I said
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Kings are born into wealth and power they don't deserve. Just look at all of the Nuts in the Middle East. They might not all have the title "King" but you get the idea.
And Knights !? Please !....just a popularity contest held by one person...the King or Queen.
All a big load of crap
I'm annoyed at some of these comments, and as you've said above, I cannot help but wonder what the overall response would have been like if it had some form of US title... instead, we just have, what appears to be, a large number of uneducated people slagging off a very highly regarded British award for recognition of their service/ability/talent etc.
Shame.
If I recall he is allowed to design his own crest.
I'm not sure if aluminium is an option or not
As a Knight, AFAIK he should be allowed to develop his own Coat of Arms, or crest as ScottishDuck mentions above.
An opportunity for Sir Jonny to create a minimalist masterpiece, or how about a MacRumors competition
Yes, its not like americans went bat **** crazy over the royal wedding or anything... oh wait....
I would like to add that im a republican and dont support the royal family, but it is a great honour to be offered a knighthood.
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dinjin201 said:Imagine what he could do to make armors simpler and more efficient if he designed his own armor!
I can almost see it.
Ive Industries.
Top class weapons and armor design.
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I don't think Ive knows how to smile- it would ruin the cool hipster image.
Now that Steve has gone he may not need to wear black T shirts all the time either...he can move up to the primary colours.
Would his armor run iOS or OSX?Imagine what he could do to make armors simpler and more efficient if he designed his own armor!
foreverI don't plan on going to war any time soon but I would prefer a tank that can be dropped without cracking over one that looks nice.
Firstly, well done to Sir Ive. A well deserved award.
That being said (and I know I'm likely to get shot down for this) I dont think he deserves it anywhere near as much as several other people, who actually reside in the UK. I'd rather have seen a few people who truly make a difference in the UK get the award.
That being said (and I know I'm likely to get shot down for this) I dont think he deserves it anywhere near as much as several other people, who actually reside in the UK. I'd rather have seen a few people who truly make a difference in the UK get the award.
Except we're talking about the UK. The monarch of the day is a figurehead, with no political power. It's pure ceremony. You may not like it, but this is the tradition and heritage of a country many of us call home. At the very least be respectful when discussing your dislike.
And here we see the ignorance. The UK award system recognises hundreds of people based on work they do for charity and industry. Anyone can make a nomination and it is investigated by a group of civil servants before recommendations are made to Her Majesty.
I suggest you take a look at the New Years Honour list in full before making such ridiculous comments.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_200708
It includes a school janitor, philanthropists, doctors and nurses, scientists and many more. It is the system of recognition our country uses and whilst it may have ancient roots, it's been updated to recognise anyone who is deserving.
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Have you looked at the full list? It's not as if there's only one given out. Many
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_200708
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