Calling for mr. John Simmons
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Hamed Mosavi wrote:
Maybe the zone of living is a matter.
I think the difference (other than the very important contribution to each situation by the two different individuals themselves) has a lot to do with "national character." Contrary to what "liberal" (i.e. leftist) news outlets always present as fact about Americans, we are not racists and/or other types or closed-minded reactionary bigots. We honestly do tend to see those with whom we interact as individuals first-and-foremost and as members of this or that group far down on the list. At any rate, the more "conservative" the American, the more the above assertion applies. Those of us who are leftists tend to be the opposite: seeing the person first-and-foremost as the local incarnation of some group.
Ilíon wrote:
Contrary to what "liberal" (i.e. leftist) news outlets always present as fact about Americans, we are not racists and/or other types or closed-minded reactionary bigots. We honestly do tend to see those with whom we interact as individuals first-and-foremost and as members of this or that group far down on the list. At any rate, the more "conservative" the American, the more the above assertion applies. Those of us who are leftists tend to be the opposite: seeing the person first-and-foremost as the local incarnation of some group.
Wow, what an interesting comment, all laced with Left vs Right comparisons. You sound just like one of those "liberals" that like to split people into groups. :rolleyes:
- Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is impotent. - Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. - Is he both able and willing? Whence then is evil? - Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God? Epicurus
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Its because America is a country built on the idea of saying one thing but doing something completly different.
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MarkBrock wrote:
Its because America is a country built on the idea of saying one thing but doing something completly different.
First I voted you a one, now I am saying that you are an ignorant ass. Is that consistent enough for you?
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leckey wrote:
Since I am Native American and find the term pretentious
How about Red Indian? That way you won't get confused with Brown Indians (like me) :-)
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"at least we Indians are not alone in your book - we now have the Iranians for company." and the rest of the world... Just another reason why the whole world hates America.
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leckey wrote:
I'm not full NATIVE AMERICAN
At what percent do we/you stop calling you Native American and just say American?
When white people can say they are proud to be "white" (not necessarity hating another group--just saying they have pride) and not have the rest of the world up in arms. You can be proud to be Irish, or British, or American. You can be proud to be Asian or Italian. You just can't be proud to be white.
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Pete O'Hanlon wrote:
Sod. I want to be a hamster
Better luck in the next reincarnation.
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As long as he doesn't meet Richard Gere. [insert rim shot]
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It seems like northern Indians are more olive toned than red. The reddish hue I've seen more in southern tribes, but my exposure is limited to only a few groups. How about NATIVE AMERICANS will be Tan Indians and you can be Brown. :-D
leckey wrote:
How about NATIVE AMERICANS will be Tan Indians and you can be Brown.
Sounds good to me :-)
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Yet foreigners keep trying to get in...interesting.
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leckey wrote:
Yet foreigners keep trying to get in...interesting.
I suppose it's similar to how most guys hate Britney Spears but would sleep with her if they got a chance to.
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"at least we Indians are not alone in your book - we now have the Iranians for company." and the rest of the world... Just another reason why the whole world hates America.
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leckey wrote:
Yet foreigners keep trying to get in...interesting.
I suppose it's similar to how most guys hate Britney Spears but would sleep with her if they got a chance to.
Regards, Nish
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My latest book : C++/CLI in Action / Amazon.com linkNishant Sivakumar wrote:
I suppose it's similar to how most guys hate Britney Spears but would sleep with her if they got a chance to.
Delusions of Captain Kirk - going where every man has gone before?
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MarkBrock wrote:
Its because America is a country built on the idea of saying one thing but doing something completly different.
First I voted you a one, now I am saying that you are an ignorant ass. Is that consistent enough for you?
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"now I am saying that you are an ignorant ass"The pot calling the kettle blackMark Brock Click here to view my blog
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When white people can say they are proud to be "white" (not necessarity hating another group--just saying they have pride) and not have the rest of the world up in arms. You can be proud to be Irish, or British, or American. You can be proud to be Asian or Italian. You just can't be proud to be white.
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huh? :confused: I asked when can we stop calling someone a Native American (or African American or Irish American or Asian American or [Name any ethnicity] American) and start just calling them American? 75%? 50%? 25%? 1%? What does that have to do with being proud of ones race?
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leckey wrote:
Yet foreigners keep trying to get in...interesting.
I suppose it's similar to how most guys hate Britney Spears but would sleep with her if they got a chance to.
Regards, Nish
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Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
most guys hate Britney Spears but would sleep with her if they got a chance to
Yuk, speak for yourself
Josh Gray wrote:
Yuk, speak for yourself
I said "most" :-) You don't have to necessarily assume that "most" includes you (or me)!
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MarkBrock wrote:
"now I am saying that you are an ignorant ass" The pot calling the kettle black
Yeah, yeah. You really have all the cliches memorised don't you? What's next, kiwibird - "So's your old man?" Go take a bath, you still smell of ewe-shit. Christ, why am I wasting my time on someone who lives in Australia's vermiform appendix? I have better things to do - like sort socks and clean the litter box.
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Yet foreigners keep trying to get in...interesting.
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Josh Gray wrote:
Yuk, speak for yourself
I said "most" :-) You don't have to necessarily assume that "most" includes you (or me)!
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Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
I said "most" [Smile] You don't have to necessarily assume that "most" includes you (or me)!
True, true. Have you been watching the IPL?
Josh Gray wrote:
Have you been watching the IPL?
I've been following it via Cricinfo and watching highlights on Youtube. I wish Lee, Ponting and others could have stayed till the finals.
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Josh Gray wrote:
Have you been watching the IPL?
I've been following it via Cricinfo and watching highlights on Youtube. I wish Lee, Ponting and others could have stayed till the finals.
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My latest book : C++/CLI in Action / Amazon.com linkNishant Sivakumar wrote:
I've been following it via Cricinfo and watching highlights on Youtube. I wish Lee, Ponting and others could have stayed till the finals.
I've seen little bits here and there including Gillies big ton but its hard to get interested when I dont have "my team" to follow. Any idea if Warnies team are still in?