Things that disturb you about the US
Jul 31st 2005, 10:53 pm
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by Fig Newton
You probably don't know what patriotism is. You grew up in Europe where such sentiment is usually seen as nationalism and pretty much grotesque.
Jul 31st 2005, 10:53 pm
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by krizzy
So if you don't like the European attitude.....what brings you to a place full of them.....
Don't worry I will not stay for long; just passing through. Why would anyone want to hang around people that constantly complain and are sarcastic and nasty to others?
Jul 31st 2005, 10:54 pm
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by Fig Newton
Patriotism to Americans DOES NOT mean America is perfect. It is simply affection for our country. That sentiment doesn't come with political and social baggage.
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Jul 31st 2005, 10:56 pm
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by elfman
Patriotism to many Europeans means taking pride in your country by improving it for all its citizens and visitors, not pretending it's perfect and being unwilling to even consider that other countries may have a point in the way they do things.
And to too many Americans patriotism means driving around with a chinese-made "support the troops" magnet on their car while re-electing a government that cuts the benefits, pay, and support services of the troops while sending them off to die on the other side of the world under false pretences.
And to too many Americans patriotism means driving around with a chinese-made "support the troops" magnet on their car while re-electing a government that cuts the benefits, pay, and support services of the troops while sending them off to die on the other side of the world under false pretences.
Jul 31st 2005, 10:56 pm
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by krizzy
Well from what I've read so far.....you seem to need people like that...if not then you would of left by now...... 
And as i said in my previous post I will not be staying too long.
Jul 31st 2005, 10:57 pm
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
True Cind, only 56,202,111 of them are!
Jul 31st 2005, 10:58 pm
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by Fig Newton
I'm making some points that will hopefully be useful and positive to others.
Jul 31st 2005, 10:59 pm
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by Fig Newton
I'm making some points that will hopefully be useful and positive to others. Think about it.
And as i said in my previous post I will not be staying too long.
And as i said in my previous post I will not be staying too long.
Jul 31st 2005, 11:00 pm
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by Fig Newton
Because someome votes republican does not make them "fundamentalist."
Jul 31st 2005, 11:00 pm
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by krizzy
The karma is flying out the window today......
Jul 31st 2005, 11:01 pm
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by Fig Newton
Don't worry I will not stay for long; just passing through. Why would anyone want to hang around people that constantly complain and are sarcastic and nasty to others?
Jul 31st 2005, 11:04 pm
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
See, you're getting it all mixed up.
No one here demands that all Americans suddenly speak the Queen's English and add a tea break into American Football matches.
But we do sometimes suggest that things could be done differently to improve the US society for everyone...
Example 1: Universal Healthcare.
No one here demands that all Americans suddenly speak the Queen's English and add a tea break into American Football matches.
But we do sometimes suggest that things could be done differently to improve the US society for everyone...
Example 1: Universal Healthcare.
Suggesting is one thing but what I have seen, and often see from Europeans, is a nasty criticism about how we should do things. It goes far beyong suggesting.
Our health care system is not perfect but neither are those in Europe. At least we have many choices that are not nearly as expensive as some would have you believe. How long do people have to wait to be seen in the UK for a CAT scan or an MRI? Shall I go on?
Jul 31st 2005, 11:05 pm
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by krizzy
I think you've just come out with the biggest load of hogwash ever.....for one the Brits have no culture.... 
....do you go to sites with Spanish speaking US immigrants and talk such racist crap .........
....do you go to sites with Spanish speaking US immigrants and talk such racist crap .........
Jul 31st 2005, 11:05 pm
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by Fig Newton
Shall I go on?
Jul 31st 2005, 11:06 pm
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by elfman
which begs the question: who gave old Figgy all that karma??