Do You Want To Be An American,or Just Live There?
May 6th 2007, 5:13 pm
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Re: Do You Want To Be An American,or Just Live There?
Sound like less than half of you want to be American or even want to be in America.Maybe its just a choice of economics? If I were to move to England I would fly the Union Jack more than the Old red white and blue because I would owe it to the country which gives me shelter and took me in as one of their own.But that is just me.
what your saying in essence, if you moved state you'd completely forgo your previous state and be up for the new state, not bitch about anything that might niggle in the new state etc....
May 6th 2007, 5:27 pm
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Re: Do You Want To Be An American,or Just Live There?
NEITHER country is better imo - they're both different.
Peace....
May 6th 2007, 5:34 pm
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Re: Do You Want To Be An American,or Just Live There?
I was chatting to my Brit friends Teen's over here and was surprised that Geography or rest of the world history was not on there curriculum, I know it's not all the same every where over here before someone pipe's up.
May 6th 2007, 5:38 pm
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Re: Do You Want To Be An American,or Just Live There?
Sound like less than half of you want to be American or even want to be in America.Maybe its just a choice of economics? If I were to move to England I would fly the Union Jack more than the Old red white and blue because I would owe it to the country which gives me shelter and took me in as one of their own.But that is just me.
I am contributing to the US by being here, I dont owe anybody anything, I am paying my taxes and working hard, if they could have got an American to do my job they probably would have I was the best candidate and didnt take anyones job.
I like it here and when this country gets its head around freedom of speech it will be alright.
May 6th 2007, 5:39 pm
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Re: Do You Want To Be An American,or Just Live There?
Yes I have.Not a long time just over a year.Was a wonderful experience and I made every effort to assimulate into the culture of my host country.Its the right thing to do.It has always bothered me when other Americans go to a different country and not make the effort to accept the cultures and traditions of that country.Its very much like being a poor guest.Why even go if you refuse to adapt and blend in?
There's nothing wrong with not liking things and bitching, but there's a time and a place for it.
May 6th 2007, 5:42 pm
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Re: Do You Want To Be An American,or Just Live There?
I was subbing in a middle school last week and a student asked where I live.
I said, 'I am here in California for only a short time, but I have a home in New Zealand'.
'Where's New Zealand?'
I held up a globe, 'You're here in California. New Zealand is waaaay over here across the Pacific'.
'How long does it take to get there?'
'Uh, maybe thirteen hours or so on the plane'.
'Noooo, I mean, how long if you're driving?'
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I said, 'I am here in California for only a short time, but I have a home in New Zealand'.
'Where's New Zealand?'
I held up a globe, 'You're here in California. New Zealand is waaaay over here across the Pacific'.
'How long does it take to get there?'
'Uh, maybe thirteen hours or so on the plane'.
'Noooo, I mean, how long if you're driving?'
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May 6th 2007, 5:43 pm
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Re: Do You Want To Be An American,or Just Live There?
now we know your taking the mick....mexicans anyone? sure, you love them and treat them and any other south american with full respect.
May 6th 2007, 5:46 pm
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Re: Do You Want To Be An American,or Just Live There?
Amen.
May 6th 2007, 5:47 pm
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May 6th 2007, 5:48 pm
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May 6th 2007, 5:51 pm
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Re: Do You Want To Be An American,or Just Live There?
I was subbing in a middle school last week and a student asked where I live.
I said, 'I am here in California for only a short time, but I have a home in New Zealand'.
'Where's New Zealand?'
I held up a globe, 'You're here in California. New Zealand is waaaay over here across the Pacific'.
'How long does it take to get there?'
'Uh, maybe thirteen hours or so on the plane'.
'Noooo, I mean, how long if you're driving?'
' '
I said, 'I am here in California for only a short time, but I have a home in New Zealand'.
'Where's New Zealand?'
I held up a globe, 'You're here in California. New Zealand is waaaay over here across the Pacific'.
'How long does it take to get there?'
'Uh, maybe thirteen hours or so on the plane'.
'Noooo, I mean, how long if you're driving?'
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well I choose not to say what I really want to say in that situation.
May 6th 2007, 5:53 pm
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Re: Do You Want To Be An American,or Just Live There?
Well its been awhile since I was in school.....but I do distinctly remember taking World History in 9th grade. It was one of my favorite classes. And geography was taught throughout school - in elementary is my earliest memory. We didn't have one particular geography class. The class I worked in last year (first grade, which is 6 and 7 year olds) were being taught geography. My 5 year old is being taught geography. Can you imagine, Vic, not ever being taught any form of geography?
I only had Physical Geography as a specific geography class and that was in college. I liked Geology better.
Missed out on South America though 'cuz we moved.
May 6th 2007, 5:56 pm
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Re: Do You Want To Be An American,or Just Live There?
Well its been awhile since I was in school.....but I do distinctly remember taking World History in 9th grade. It was one of my favorite classes. And geography was taught throughout school - in elementary is my earliest memory. We didn't have one particular geography class. The class I worked in last year (first grade, which is 6 and 7 year olds) were being taught geography. My 5 year old is being taught geography. Can you imagine, Vic, not ever being taught any form of geography?