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hopemountain

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15. in response to comments on here
Sun Nov 29, 2015, 07:21 PM
Nov 2015

with regard to the use of the word "miracle". other cultures may use "miracle"as it pertains to their personal and cultural experience.

it is my experience many americans are jaded and insensitive when they interpret how people from other cultures may use and translate a descriptor such as the word "miracle" into english.

we could all use more sensitivity when understanding and interpreting what writers and speakers from other cultures may mean when using particular forms of speech translated into english. they could stand to humble themselves to learn and understand other cultures. period.

it is gross when the majority of us come from arrogance entitled superiority rather than making an effort to acknowledge we are not the only dwellers on this earth and we are far from superior to anyone.

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Way to put down an outstanding job by TNS to bring progressive ideas to Pakistan. Live and Learn Nov 2015 #6
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Vermont was solidly red until the 1980-ies. Betty Karlson Nov 2015 #41
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I think the link to the Gallup site has the methodology behind the poll George II Nov 2015 #47
The method is self-identification. Betty Karlson Dec 2015 #48
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Agreed! Nt newfie11 Nov 2015 #23
This message was self-deleted by its author Live and Learn Nov 2015 #4
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Some so called liberals don't even believe in trying. nt Live and Learn Nov 2015 #8
I am not looking for a miracle, just looking for Democrats to unite against the growing rhett o rick Nov 2015 #9
Hey, it was the OP who used the word 'miracle'. And I agree with you. randome Nov 2015 #11
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Yes. mahannah Nov 2015 #30
I love how randome speaks for me. Not roguevalley Nov 2015 #18
K&R nt Live and Learn Nov 2015 #7
K & R !!! WillyT Nov 2015 #10
Only a "miracle" LWolf Nov 2015 #12
+1 a whole bunch! Enthusiast Nov 2015 #19
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