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That digusting expression should've died long ago dipsydoodle Apr 2013 #1
Except here it has no negative connotations - in fact it is saying we are close neighbors karynnj Apr 2013 #12
That depends on who's saying it. dipsydoodle Apr 2013 #16
If it is derogatory in their culture, we should not use it. ieoeja Apr 2013 #19
That is true - and Kerry should call to explain what he meant karynnj Apr 2013 #27
My point is that I do not think that is the most usual interpretation karynnj Apr 2013 #24
In that case, the one saying it is Kerry karynnj Apr 2013 #36
The term backyard implies ownership, and that is the problem. However, whether it is South America still_one Apr 2013 #18
It was not implying that at all to me karynnj Apr 2013 #23
understood, and I suspect that is not what Kerry meant, but that is the conotation today still_one Apr 2013 #26
"Our backyard" means we own it. "Backyard neighbor" means they own it and we're neighbors. SharonAnn Apr 2013 #33
Here, it is a joking way of saying we are physically close. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #38
In this case its demeaning dipsydoodle Apr 2013 #47
I don't agree with you. It is a cajoling remark, not an insult. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #48
"In our backyard," illustrated all these long years before Latin American unity started to develope, Judi Lynn Apr 2013 #50
sure limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #69
k&r for self-determination, and for the end of imperialism. n/t Laelth Apr 2013 #2
+++ whatyousaid Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #5
What you said! ReRe Apr 2013 #11
Yes, indeed! hifiguy Apr 2013 #34
K &R for the same reason...n/t zeemike Apr 2013 #49
A good documentary to watch is "Our Brand is Crisis" featuring James Carville... cascadiance Apr 2013 #3
Oh awesome! Thank you. I just found it on youtube too Catherina Apr 2013 #7
Evo SamKnause Apr 2013 #52
Very interesting...thanks for posting it. zeemike Apr 2013 #62
Found and saved for later. silverweb Apr 2013 #32
Good old Goni fled to his brand new home in Maryland, where he's happy as a clam. Judi Lynn Apr 2013 #74
More on US-protected killer President, Bolivia's Goni: Judi Lynn Apr 2013 #88
More about this brave indigenous Bolivian woman, Filomena León: Judi Lynn Apr 2013 #89
Incredible documentary Catherina Apr 2013 #90
Thank you. Glad it helped a number of people here... It had helped me see the truth about Carville cascadiance Apr 2013 #96
I made an OP here (link) Catherina Apr 2013 #99
Sorry the joke was meant as more of a comment on how Carville and his wife were earlier perceived... cascadiance Apr 2013 #107
Good for Evo. ocpagu Apr 2013 #4
It was a shock to learn how far he actually is from what people expected. Judi Lynn Apr 2013 #44
Evo SamKnause Apr 2013 #6
+ byeya Apr 2013 #43
I think this is a good place to leave this: Maedhros Jul 2013 #116
I had hoped Kerry would be better than this Tempest Apr 2013 #8
Too bad you did not hear the full comment in context karynnj Apr 2013 #20
good for him. Deep13 Apr 2013 #9
Not to nitpick, but you claim whathehell Apr 2013 #14
Yeah they are. Deep13 Apr 2013 #45
Fail. whathehell Apr 2013 #64
"I'm sure Kerry did not believe he said anything offensive." Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #17
Um, only if John Kerry was even remotely like the fictional Archie Bunker, LOL whathehell Apr 2013 #65
Kerry is obviously just as clueless.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #66
Exaggerate much? whathehell Apr 2013 #76
I swear,....if you have to explain a joke. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #84
Nah..If you have to explain a joke, often it's either whathehell Apr 2013 #92
Or it's the room. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #93
Good try, bro, but in this case, whathehell Apr 2013 #94
That's what I get for being subtle. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #105
"Subtle"? whathehell Apr 2013 #110
Good for him...No nation should be the "backyard" of another. n/t whathehell Apr 2013 #10
John Kerry really stepped on his **** this week, bvar22 Apr 2013 #13
This is - at most - a problem in the translation and I suspect a call from the Secretary karynnj Apr 2013 #22
This is more than a mistake, bvar22 Apr 2013 #25
^THIS^ hifiguy Apr 2013 #39
What has John Kerry's position been? karynnj Apr 2013 #55
Go Evo! ReRe Apr 2013 #15
I've read it and you're correct. It's a life changing book. mountain grammy Apr 2013 #56
Honestly.... ReRe Apr 2013 #59
It's worth a try. mountain grammy Apr 2013 #60
after reading the book Confessions Of A Economic Hitman riverbendviewgal Apr 2013 #21
I would think that we could focus our energy on the positive, Cary Apr 2013 #28
Here's what Kerry said, in image form Catherina Apr 2013 #29
Only a jaudiced eye would read his comment as you did karynnj Apr 2013 #58
The comment is in black and white. Only a apologist or naive mind would read it the way you did Catherina Apr 2013 #67
Backyard versus Front Yard barrybar Apr 2013 #112
An excellent commentary Catherina Apr 2013 #113
Good one! Thanks. n/t Judi Lynn Apr 2013 #114
For cripes sake... gcomeau Apr 2013 #30
That is the way I always heard it as well karynnj Apr 2013 #57
Many posters in the group literally leap for joy at the opportunity to rub America's nose in shit. Flatulo Apr 2013 #68
This is an incredibly unbalanced ridiculous article karynnj Apr 2013 #31
Well... ocpagu Apr 2013 #40
That is again your speculation karynnj Apr 2013 #53
It's a question, above all. ocpagu Apr 2013 #54
Did you really type all of that with a straight face? Lol Catherina Apr 2013 #61
Thank you. whathehell Apr 2013 #77
Considering our history in LA -- Hell Hath No Fury Apr 2013 #35
Exactly right. They know exactly what "paying more attention to them" will do. Judi Lynn Apr 2013 #46
This is one of those infinitely revealing hifiguy Apr 2013 #37
Anyone unaware of this fact absolutely MUST start doing some crash research, and keep at it, Judi Lynn Apr 2013 #51
K&R Go Evo! idwiyo Apr 2013 #41
Evo should've said "We are your backyard. Wanna play?" SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2013 #42
Evo needs to go chew some coca leaves Zorro Apr 2013 #63
At least he didn't say Latin America is the USA's litterbox. nt limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #70
"What are we? Your trash dump?" "We may be ill-fed, ill-clothed..." (more details) Catherina Apr 2013 #71
A jury voted 6-0 to Leave it Alone Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #72
No doubt Morales intends to immediately return every dollar in cash assistance the US has ever sent, Flatulo Apr 2013 #73
The US has done its major dealing with the racist, secessionist white supremicists in Santa Cruz, Judi Lynn Apr 2013 #75
So you're saying that Morales has never taken a cent from the US? Flatulo Apr 2013 #80
Thank you, Judi, for the info... ocpagu Apr 2013 #98
The US never gives "assistance" without expecting something in return. Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #78
I guess my question is, has Morales taken even a nickel from the US? If not, great. If so, Flatulo Apr 2013 #79
It is a common misperception that the US is the most generous of nations... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #81
Hah, I wish them luck with the Chinese. If you think the Yanqis have screwed over our southern Flatulo Apr 2013 #87
I think you miss the point.... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #97
My point was that the Chinese will pursue their national interests more aggressively than the hated Flatulo Apr 2013 #101
Is this just wishful thinking... ocpagu Apr 2013 #103
Wishful thinking, as in I would do a happy dance if the Chinese screwed Bolivia? No, I have Flatulo Apr 2013 #111
Not that 150 million in 8 years is very much but that's interesting. Where did you find that? Catherina Apr 2013 #83
Wikipedia Flatulo Apr 2013 #85
Thanks but is there anything that shows where that $150 went, and how much of it went anywhere? Catherina Apr 2013 #91
I'm laughing so hard it hurts lol Catherina Apr 2013 #82
'Backyard' is a simple colloquialism. We used it all the time. I grew up in Mssachusetts, Flatulo Apr 2013 #86
I don't think your analogy works in this case Catherina Apr 2013 #95
I don't believe that Kerry meant to be insulting. Flatulo Apr 2013 #102
"Their job is pretty much to represent our interests" ocpagu Apr 2013 #104
Nice try. Flatulo Apr 2013 #106
You're missing the point. ocpagu Apr 2013 #108
Ok, I see. We're a capitalistic society, and we have an inbred fear of leftist governments. Flatulo Apr 2013 #109
Evo's got a chip on his shoulder Zorro Apr 2013 #100
Kick. n/t Judi Lynn May 2013 #115
Viva Evo Morales, and his hard work toward a much better world. He is respected, Judi Lynn Jul 2013 #117
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