Shut it, George Clooney!

[GAH]

So, George Clooney decided to throw in his opinion that the Elgin Marbles, housed in the British Museum, should be returned to Greece, as they were once part of the Parthenon in Athens, or "Pantheon" as George mistakenly called it. He got it into his head that Elgin simply marched into Athens in the 19th century and nicked them. He compared them with his latest film, all about stolen Nazi art, being returned to its owners.

The truth is, however, they were removed by permit and then eventually sold to the British Museum. Over the centuries many of the sculptures there had been looted and others simply fell off the wall and were smashed. Locals were burning them to make lime and the Ottomans were using the Parthenon as an ammunition dump. If Elgin had not stepped in they wouldn't exist today. For that, Clooney and the Greeks should be saying thanks.

And if Briton were to be made to send them back, should America not hand Guantamamo Bay to Cuba and Alaska to Russia. Britain could argue that Washington DC is rightfully British and the French can claim the rights to Louisiana. And then the native Americas say, it's all ours anyway, piss off and give it back. Read your history first George.

[Harmon]

Thanks for the Facebook post. We can hardly wait for your next one

[L-Pink]

Does this mean we have to give Black citizens back to Africa? Can we wait till the NBA playoffs are over?

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by GAH

So, George Clooney decided to throw in his opinion that the Elgin Marbles, housed in the British Museum, should be returned to Greece, as they were once part of the Parthenon in Athens, or "Pantheon" as George mistakenly called it. He got it into his head that Elgin simply marched into Athens in the 19th century and nicked them. He compared them with his latest film, all about stolen Nazi art, being returned to its owners.

The truth is, however, they were removed by permit and then eventually sold to the British Museum. Over the centuries many of the sculptures there had been looted and others simply fell off the wall and were smashed. Locals were burning them to make lime and the Ottomans were using the Parthenon as an ammunition dump. If Elgin had not stepped in they wouldn't exist today. For that, Clooney and the Greeks should be saying thanks.

And if Briton were to be made to send them back, should America not hand Guantamamo Bay to Cuba and Alaska to Russia. Britain could argue that Washington DC is rightfully British and the French can claim the rights to Louisiana. And then the native Americas say, it's all ours anyway, piss off and give it back. Read your history first George.

fyi, USA purchased both alaska and louisiana. We assume jurisdiction over guantanamo via thje cuban-american treaty. The treaty of paris was signed by the UK giving up any rights to washington, DC.

Read your history first.

[SilentKnight]

As a United Empire Loyalist descendent - this summer I'm reclaiming my family's land in downtown Manhatten.

[AsianDivaGirlsWebDude]

Dull is the eye that will not weep to see
Thy walls defaced, thy mouldering shrines removed
By British hands, which it had best behoved
To guard those relics ne'er to be restored.
Curst be the hour when from their isle they roved,
And once again thy hapless bosom gored,
And snatch'd thy shrinking gods to northern climes abhorred!

- Lord Byron

ADG

[Cherry7]

The right for stronger nations to steal from the weaker ones.

Very noble.

[GAH]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

fyi, USA purchased both alaska and louisiana. We assume jurisdiction over guantanamo via thje cuban-american treaty. The treaty of paris was signed by the UK giving up any rights to washington, DC.

Read your history first.

Comprehending the question first would have been wiser. Those were comparisons of something being bought or having documents signed to show official ownership, even though their legitimacy will forever be questioned. If Greece wants them back they should pay for them, 200 years of storage, upkeep and restoration and shipping them over ? $20-30 billion would be a fair price, or overpaid Hollywood stars with the intelligence of GC should chip in. Also remember, Greece is so up to its eyeballs in debt it couldn't afford to run the electricity needed for a single burglar alarm to store them. They would probably sell them to George for $20 and a Big Mac within a month of receiving them.

[Antonio]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

fyi, USA purchased both alaska and louisiana. We assume jurisdiction over guantanamo via thje cuban-american treaty. The treaty of paris was signed by the UK giving up any rights to washington, DC.

Read your history first.

...which was basically his point

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by Antonio

...which was basically his point

What was basically who's point?

[DVTimes]

to be honest they have been on about this for a while and i suspect we will hand them back.

also George Clooney is cool. so if he tells us to then we should.

[DBS.US]

George Clooney is a good looking actor and week minded people will do what ever he says.

[Nydahl]

Originally Posted by L-Pink

Does this mean we have to give Black citizens back to Africa? Can we wait till the NBA playoffs are over?

Don't forget to give Indians back your country - once play-offs are over of course

[CurrentlySober]

I like 2 Shit it, George Clooney!

[JFK]

Originally Posted by DBS.US

George Clooney is a good looking actor and week minded people will do what ever he says.

OK ok , If he say's it I'm all for it

[mineistaken]

Originally Posted by L-Pink

Does this mean we have to give Black citizens back to Africa? Can we wait till the NBA playoffs are over?

Unfortunately you are stuck with them.

[sandman!]

who gives a fuck what he thinks

[dehash]

Originally Posted by L-Pink

Does this mean we have to give Black citizens back to Africa? Can we wait till the NBA playoffs are over?

You loled me a lot!

[beerptrol]

I guess you told him. While his opinion will be seen/heard by many! Yours will be seen by GFY