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Topic: Arise Sir Neil
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robsouth
Member Posts: 769
From: West Midlands, UK
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted 02-13-2008 06:45 AM
  
If we can knight General Norman Schwarzkopz and Mayor Rudolph Guliani then why was Neil Armstrong never knighted?Not to put down what the other two did, but the first man to walk on the moon surely rates more than a mayor and a general. And whose bright idea was it to knight Elton John? |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 02-13-2008 06:54 AM
Given the current UK government's "cash for honours" scandal/slease we should scrap all of this antiquated nonsense, NOW.Gone are the days when merit was the only reason for an honour. How long did it take for Frank Whittle to get knighted? 30+ years after inventing the jet engine and emigrating to a country that valued him more. If Dame Edna can get honoured, Elton is a logical consequence...  Paul |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 02-13-2008 08:38 AM
"Sir Brammers".. for services to space memorabilia; has a ceratin ring to it don't you think!  Regards, Rick |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3161
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 02-13-2008 12:02 PM
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Originally posted by Rob:
If we can knight General Norman Schwarzkopf and Mayor Rudolph Giuliani
And let's not forget Sir Mix-a-Lot...
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MarylandSpace
Member Posts: 1337
From:
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 02-13-2008 12:13 PM
Remember, Elton John was a "Rocket Man."Garry |
mjanovec
Member Posts: 3811
From: Midwest, USA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 02-13-2008 01:55 PM
I have a suspicion that Neil Armstrong would politely decline the offer, if it were made. He has often pointed out that the moon landings were the efforts of thousands of people, not just one man.Now Buzz, on the hand... |
robsouth
Member Posts: 769
From: West Midlands, UK
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted 02-14-2008 02:08 AM
Buzz has some British heritage so maybe it would be easier for him to get a knighthood.I wonder what would happen if the Queen asked Neil for an autograph? |
Scott
Member Posts: 3307
From: Houston, TX
Registered: May 2001
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posted 02-14-2008 08:32 AM
Well, with her holding that sword over him, I'd imagine he'd oblige... |
kr4mula
Member Posts: 642
From: Cinci, OH
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 02-14-2008 10:56 AM
Don't forget the Armstrong family is Scottish, which counts as the UK of GB, like it or not. Maybe Neil would take a beknighting ceremony as an opportunity to express his long-supressed Scottish militance and push for "freedom" for his ancestral homeland  Cheers, Kevin |
Wehaveliftoff
Member Posts: 2343
From:
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 02-14-2008 11:00 AM
Neil Armstrong? Never happen... |
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