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Forum: The Trailer Park

Jan 22nd 2021, 3:33 pm

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America - the light of hope (?)

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Posted By Hiro11

Re: America - the light of hope (?)

This is highly dependent on the political viewpoint of the specific American you talk to. I'm not sure you can generalize. To me, this is a fascinating concept to discuss. I think the recent furor...

Forum: The Trailer Park

Jan 21st 2021, 4:02 pm

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America - the light of hope (?)

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Posted By Hiro11

Re: America - the light of hope (?)

I read it thirty years ago in high school and it made a huge impression on me at that time. Every once in a while a quote from it will pop up and I'll be reminded how prescient it was (I get the same...

Forum: The Trailer Park

Jan 21st 2021, 3:10 pm

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America - the light of hope (?)

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Posted By Hiro11

Re: America - the light of hope (?)

As I said earlier on in this thread, I think no one criticizes America more than Americans. As is true in many countries, there are some who indulge in rah-rah boosterism and political rhetoric in...

Forum: The Trailer Park

Jan 19th 2021, 7:28 pm

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America - the light of hope (?)

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Posted By Hiro11

Re: America - the light of hope (?)

I see. The phrase "I know the USA likes to see itself in that way" set me off a little.

Forum: The Trailer Park

Jan 19th 2021, 5:27 pm

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America - the light of hope (?)

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Posted By Hiro11

Re: America - the light of hope (?)

Is this a new debate? Ever read any Upton Sinclair?

Three things about America I believe are true:
1. No one criticizes America more than Americans. This idea that we're all sheep-like rah-rah...

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