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Fri Apr-25-08 03:09 AM
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| 55. Well, I'm part of 'the rest of the world'... |
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and it's never occurred to me to blame ordinary Americans for everything that their government does. I wouldn't like to be held responsible for everything that mine does!
There is certainly anti-American sentiment in Britain and Europe; but I think it mostly comes from (a) not distinguishing between the government and the country (rather than explicitly blaming the people for not opposing their government enough); and (b) longstanding influence of bad TV series featuring crime in America!
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| -Does the world expect too much of ordinary Americans? |
KitSileya |
Apr-24-08 12:00 AM |
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"With 2 out of 3 presidential candidates |
madeline_con |
Apr-24-08 12:02 AM |
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You mean the one who wants to bomb Pakistan instead? |
Rage for Order |
Apr-24-08 07:57 PM |
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No. If we're exporting democracy, we need to prove that we know something about it. n/t |
lumberjack_jeff |
Apr-24-08 12:03 AM |
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So says a supporter of one of the 2 nuclear war boosters. nt |
thecatburgler |
Apr-24-08 12:57 AM |
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Aren't you afraid that hanging out with us "racists"... |
lumberjack_jeff |
Apr-24-08 01:19 AM |
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Racism is "good manners"? |
thecatburgler |
Apr-24-08 01:21 AM |
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No. Here, let me explain. |
lumberjack_jeff |
Apr-24-08 01:33 AM |
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Okay, so you're a racist and misogynist. |
thecatburgler |
Apr-24-08 01:52 AM |
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No, it's just you I don't like. n/t |
lumberjack_jeff |
Apr-24-08 02:01 AM |
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Oh, I know you don't like black people or women. |
thecatburgler |
Apr-24-08 02:06 AM |
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And all other women and black people. Good night, Mr. Hannity. nt. |
thecatburgler |
Apr-24-08 02:20 AM |
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Ok, it seem there's more going on between the two of you |
KitSileya |
Apr-24-08 01:53 AM |
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Ugh, I'd rather not. I've been stalked by far too many of his kind as it is. nt |
thecatburgler |
Apr-24-08 02:13 AM |
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The posts in this thread make apparent who's stalking who. Go away. n/t |
lumberjack_jeff |
Apr-24-08 02:25 AM |
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Talk to me about stalking |
thecatburgler |
Apr-24-08 09:27 AM |
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no. |
lumberjack_jeff |
Apr-24-08 09:56 AM |
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Americans are unbelievably ignorant regarding other countries. |
DS1 |
Apr-24-08 12:10 AM |
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and other countries know it too. |
alyce douglas |
Apr-24-08 10:11 AM |
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...as well as the true nature of their own. |
Echo In Light |
Apr-24-08 10:13 AM |
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Yet Americans insist on being a "superpower" and "leading the world." |
Xap |
Apr-24-08 06:10 PM |
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No other national is judged as harshly as our people are |
melody |
Apr-24-08 12:24 AM |
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protection? We use that LIE to build EMPIRE |
Donnachaidh |
Apr-24-08 12:34 AM |
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Beautiful, your response and what it was to. |
napoleon_in_rags |
Apr-24-08 12:50 AM |
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Traditionally conservative? Why? |
melody |
Apr-24-08 11:49 AM |
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I didn't mean it in a bad way. |
napoleon_in_rags |
Apr-24-08 11:12 PM |
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These views are deeply entrenched from decades of rightist propaganda |
Echo In Light |
Apr-25-08 07:10 AM |
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Melody - that wasn't directed at you in particular, as your views are more well rounded than that |
Echo In Light |
Apr-25-08 07:13 AM |
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I see it as the difference between Marxism and Soviet rule. |
napoleon_in_rags |
Apr-25-08 12:53 PM |
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Whether we are or aren't "protecting" anyone isn't the question -- we ARE paying for it |
melody |
Apr-24-08 11:40 AM |
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I guess the question is whether the world appreciates having the US as police |
KitSileya |
Apr-24-08 01:57 AM |
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Oh, I hope they do -- and I hope they have to pay for it also |
melody |
Apr-24-08 11:41 AM |
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Well, Norway was the only one to voice concern about this shield |
KitSileya |
Apr-24-08 03:04 PM |
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Why blame a people who don't even have medical care or a decent educational system? |
melody |
Apr-24-08 05:34 PM |
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Well, I suppose you piss the rest of us off more than anyone else does |
mr blur |
Apr-24-08 04:12 PM |
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I haven't said a word to you ... when have I? |
melody |
Apr-24-08 05:36 PM |
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I think that protection probably is largely an excuse to sell military hardware. |
lostnfound |
Apr-24-08 05:27 PM |
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Yes, but the leaders share in the largesse. There are kickbacks and there are kickbacks |
melody |
Apr-24-08 05:38 PM |
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Not at all -- Americans need to step up to the plate. |
Donnachaidh |
Apr-24-08 12:28 AM |
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I'm not sure I understand you |
KitSileya |
Apr-24-08 02:43 AM |
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We're not arrogant loudmouths and most of us don't watch American Idol |
melody |
Apr-24-08 11:50 AM |
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Do we blame ordinary Germans? |
snot |
Apr-24-08 01:16 AM |
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Many "ordinary" Germans were onboard with Hitler |
nichomachus |
Apr-24-08 06:01 PM |
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Americans have had every conceivable advantage. |
thecatburgler |
Apr-24-08 01:16 AM |
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I completely agree, and they've had some stuff figured out for quite a while. |
Peace Patriot |
Apr-24-08 04:22 AM |
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Great post, especially the following: |
raccoon |
Apr-24-08 10:39 AM |
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Determining the nature of the majority by a sampling of a minority of its members is bigotry |
melody |
Apr-24-08 11:52 AM |
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I answer your question with another question. |
canetoad |
Apr-24-08 04:41 AM |
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One caveat - I'm not American myself. |
KitSileya |
Apr-24-08 07:18 AM |
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Good thread and important questions to be asked |
Indenturedebtor |
Apr-24-08 10:59 AM |
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Oops. Sorry about that |
canetoad |
Apr-24-08 04:52 PM |
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I like your bi line of Think For Yourself and Question Authority. |
alyce douglas |
Apr-24-08 10:27 AM |
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First of all your honesty is appreciated |
Indenturedebtor |
Apr-24-08 05:13 PM |
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naaa, they stupidly believe that we should stand up for our rights. |
Javaman |
Apr-24-08 03:30 PM |
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Yes, because we had the chance to elect those who make the policies |
treestar |
Apr-24-08 04:53 PM |
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As someone pointed out about the good Germans further up |
Hydra |
Apr-24-08 05:39 PM |
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Let's put it this way - not any more. |
Canuckistanian |
Apr-24-08 07:33 PM |
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Don't blame me. I wanted Edwards in the Oval. |
bobbolink |
Apr-24-08 07:36 PM |
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Well, I'm part of 'the rest of the world'... |
LeftishBrit |
Apr-25-08 03:09 AM |
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People from other countries don't understand how |
clyrc |
Apr-25-08 07:03 AM |
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