Reason 101 I am moving back
Feb 24th 2013, 4:41 pm
#46
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Re: Reason 101 I am moving back
Well, the great thing about being free, wherever we are and wherever we are from, is that we can be ourselves.
I'll tell you one thing...I can't imagine living in a country other than my own and bashing and insulting that country and the people in it constantly.
You know what they say, if you don't like it here.......
I'll tell you one thing...I can't imagine living in a country other than my own and bashing and insulting that country and the people in it constantly.
You know what they say, if you don't like it here.......
Feb 24th 2013, 4:45 pm
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Re: Reason 101 I am moving back
You evidently do not have a clear idea of what Britain is like - never mind the fact that you've never even been there. You do not understand how different living in Britain is from living in the US, and you do not seem to understand what makes us Brits tick.
You can shoot me now!
Feb 24th 2013, 4:45 pm
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Re: Reason 101 I am moving back
Well, the great thing about being free, wherever we are and wherever we are from, is that we can be ourselves.
I'll tell you one thing...I can't imagine living in a country other than my own and bashing and insulting that country and the people in it constantly.
You know what they say, if you don't like it here.......
I'll tell you one thing...I can't imagine living in a country other than my own and bashing and insulting that country and the people in it constantly.
You know what they say, if you don't like it here.......
Feb 24th 2013, 4:46 pm
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Re: Reason 101 I am moving back
Well, the great thing about being free, wherever we are and wherever we are from, is that we can be ourselves.
I'll tell you one thing...I can't imagine living in a country other than my own and bashing and insulting that country and the people in it constantly.
You know what they say, if you don't like it here.......
I'll tell you one thing...I can't imagine living in a country other than my own and bashing and insulting that country and the people in it constantly.
You know what they say, if you don't like it here.......
Feb 24th 2013, 4:48 pm
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Re: Reason 101 I am moving back
You don't know me, but I have seen quite a few of your posts and I really think you should re-think your idea of moving to Britain.
You evidently do not have a clear idea of what Britain is like - never mind the fact that you've never even been there. You do not understand how different living in Britain is from living in the US, and you do not seem to understand what makes us Brits tick.
You can shoot me now!
You evidently do not have a clear idea of what Britain is like - never mind the fact that you've never even been there. You do not understand how different living in Britain is from living in the US, and you do not seem to understand what makes us Brits tick.
You can shoot me now!
Feb 24th 2013, 4:52 pm
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Re: Reason 101 I am moving back
Again, you are making assumptions and generalisations. You are saying that while you've met some decent Americans, in general have a cowboy mentality , can't affect change and can't come to grips with the fundamentals of life. That's a fairly sweeping statement. Further, you telling me I should learn to be....well, more like Brits.
It simply irks me to read this kind of thing. Apparently you have no idea what most Americans feel about gun violence, how it makes us cry when we turn on the news and see what is happening here, our frustration at the fact that we can't seem to stop it, how we feel about our ridiculous healthcare system and politicians and the huge amount of money spent on campaigns and elections.
I think it would be helpful if you thought how you would feel if you read something about how all the British are -insert something negative, insulting and very disparaging-and then tell me you wouldn't take it personally and want to stand up and say "excuse me, but that's not true". I don't think you'd feel the need to be self-critical, reflective, and find yourself laughing.
It simply irks me to read this kind of thing. Apparently you have no idea what most Americans feel about gun violence, how it makes us cry when we turn on the news and see what is happening here, our frustration at the fact that we can't seem to stop it, how we feel about our ridiculous healthcare system and politicians and the huge amount of money spent on campaigns and elections.
I think it would be helpful if you thought how you would feel if you read something about how all the British are -insert something negative, insulting and very disparaging-and then tell me you wouldn't take it personally and want to stand up and say "excuse me, but that's not true". I don't think you'd feel the need to be self-critical, reflective, and find yourself laughing.
In fact most of the things said about the British are very valid - just look on youtube at some of the above. But as they say here 'thats the way we roll'
http://youtu.be/AFc3OWZWyxM
Last edited by vikingsail; Feb 24th 2013 at 4:57 pm.
Feb 24th 2013, 5:08 pm
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Re: Reason 101 I am moving back
What type are you, btw?
Feb 24th 2013, 5:10 pm
#53
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Re: Reason 101 I am moving back
It's my observation. From having been to the UK. From actually knowing real live British people. From having lived with one for several years.
Now....to continue with my observation, if the offender were to continue, ad nauseum, they might be invited outdoors.
Here is what I think. I think anybody moving away from their homeland needs to expect some generalizations about it. Some will be pleasant and some will not be. It's part of the drill. If you can't either laugh about it or just chalk it up to ignorance, then you might want to reconsider leaving Kansas. 'Cause you won't be there anymore.
Feb 24th 2013, 5:11 pm
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Re: Reason 101 I am moving back
Vikingsail....
Wow. I just looked that up.
WTF are you talking about??? Why would you say that to me?
It's a good thing I have sense enough not to judge everyone by the behaviors of a few....
Wow. I just looked that up.
WTF are you talking about??? Why would you say that to me?
It's a good thing I have sense enough not to judge everyone by the behaviors of a few....
Feb 24th 2013, 5:22 pm
#56
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Re: Reason 101 I am moving back
You don't know me, but I have seen quite a few of your posts and I really think you should re-think your idea of moving to Britain.
You evidently do not have a clear idea of what Britain is like - never mind the fact that you've never even been there. You do not understand how different living in Britain is from living in the US, and you do not seem to understand what makes us Brits tick.
You can shoot me now!
You evidently do not have a clear idea of what Britain is like - never mind the fact that you've never even been there. You do not understand how different living in Britain is from living in the US, and you do not seem to understand what makes us Brits tick.
You can shoot me now!
Feb 24th 2013, 5:25 pm
#57
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Re: Reason 101 I am moving back
I would just like to say that contrary to popular perception, not all British people have bad teeth.
Feb 24th 2013, 5:28 pm
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Re: Reason 101 I am moving back
Well, the great thing about being free, wherever we are and wherever we are from, is that we can be ourselves.
I'll tell you one thing...I can't imagine living in a country other than my own and bashing and insulting that country and the people in it constantly.
You know what they say, if you don't like it here.......
I'll tell you one thing...I can't imagine living in a country other than my own and bashing and insulting that country and the people in it constantly.
You know what they say, if you don't like it here.......
Then why the heck are you hanging out here with a bunch of Brits who are moving back to UK, You must be here trying to stir the pot and get a rise out of people.So on behalf of many (I didn't say ALL) Sod off!
Oh and the US isn't the only country in the world where people are "free" Personally I find less "freedom" here now than when I first moved here.
Last edited by Mummy in the foothills; Feb 24th 2013 at 5:30 pm.
