Foreign perception of the USA
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A third rate actor , who was a drug taking body builder is elected to high political office. How do you think this affects how the rest of the world views the USA ? Do you care ? Is it any different to Italy electing porn stars ? Space reserved for wit , humour and correct spelling.
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A third rate actor , who was a drug taking body builder is elected to high political office. How do you think this affects how the rest of the world views the USA ? Do you care ? Is it any different to Italy electing porn stars ? Space reserved for wit , humour and correct spelling.
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er no. California is known as the state that leads US culture .
It doesn't matter what it really is or what Americans know it as. You asked for foreign perception and you got it :) I have to agree with Corinna though, seems like a bit of a strange place :-D. I think Arnie being governor is quite cool though :cool: I hope he does well.
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Only as a bad example. We look to California as a leader in what NOT to do... "It takes a minimum of redesign to turn a crucifix into a pogo stick"
I know of CA as where "Silicon valley" is located. I also know that the living costs are high there [info from a friend of mine who stayed there :)] Smitha You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however. -- Richard Bach
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Andrew Torrance wrote: who was a drug taking body builder You obviously know nothing of Arnold’s body building career. Ever hear of the Arnold classic? Do you want to know why he's a famous body builder in the first place? BECAUSE HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST BODY BUILDERS TO BUILD MUSCLE NATURALLY! While everyone else was pumping Decca et al, he was pumping iron. I don't know with certainty if he's never taken a roid in his whole life (because I'm not his father/shadow), but he never condoned the use of them publicly. And to judge him like that because he’s a body builder means you have issues, not him! Lemme guess, you're jealous because he gotten more pussy than you can dream of? Yeah, go ahead, deny it. BTW, just because someone's a bad actor (which he is) it doesn't mean he's stupid. I mean, unless you talk to the guy how do you know he's stupid? Jeremy Falcon
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er no. California is known as the state that leads US culture .
Not over here.... it is know as a "strange" zone. Regards, Brian Dela :-) http://www.briandela.com[^] IE 6 required.
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er no. California is known as the state that leads US culture .
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Andrew Torrance wrote: How do you think this affects how the rest of the world views the USA ? Do you care ? Do not care. The rest of the world will have same views the US as before. It means a lot of brutal forces, weapons, drugs, porns... This election does not bring anything new, maybe just one proof more.
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Andrew Torrance wrote: who was a drug taking body builder You obviously know nothing of Arnold’s body building career. Ever hear of the Arnold classic? Do you want to know why he's a famous body builder in the first place? BECAUSE HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST BODY BUILDERS TO BUILD MUSCLE NATURALLY! While everyone else was pumping Decca et al, he was pumping iron. I don't know with certainty if he's never taken a roid in his whole life (because I'm not his father/shadow), but he never condoned the use of them publicly. And to judge him like that because he’s a body builder means you have issues, not him! Lemme guess, you're jealous because he gotten more pussy than you can dream of? Yeah, go ahead, deny it. BTW, just because someone's a bad actor (which he is) it doesn't mean he's stupid. I mean, unless you talk to the guy how do you know he's stupid? Jeremy Falcon
Jeremy Falcon wrote: Lemme guess, you're jealous because he gotten more pussy than you can dream of? Subtle, Jeremy. Very subtle. I hope that 's not an indication of your attitude to women. X| Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In
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Andrew Torrance wrote: who was a drug taking body builder You obviously know nothing of Arnold’s body building career. Ever hear of the Arnold classic? Do you want to know why he's a famous body builder in the first place? BECAUSE HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST BODY BUILDERS TO BUILD MUSCLE NATURALLY! While everyone else was pumping Decca et al, he was pumping iron. I don't know with certainty if he's never taken a roid in his whole life (because I'm not his father/shadow), but he never condoned the use of them publicly. And to judge him like that because he’s a body builder means you have issues, not him! Lemme guess, you're jealous because he gotten more pussy than you can dream of? Yeah, go ahead, deny it. BTW, just because someone's a bad actor (which he is) it doesn't mean he's stupid. I mean, unless you talk to the guy how do you know he's stupid? Jeremy Falcon
He has a masters degree in Economics so unless they are easy to get in the states then I can't see him as being in any way stupid. So I see your point and agree with it. Regards, Brian Dela :-) http://www.briandela.com[^] IE 6 required.
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Jeremy Falcon wrote: Lemme guess, you're jealous because he gotten more pussy than you can dream of? Subtle, Jeremy. Very subtle. I hope that 's not an indication of your attitude to women. X| Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In
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He has a masters degree in Economics so unless they are easy to get in the states then I can't see him as being in any way stupid. So I see your point and agree with it. Regards, Brian Dela :-) http://www.briandela.com[^] IE 6 required.
MFC.NET Application Wizard[^] Mix .NET and MFC easily.Don't know, but it just urks me when people are prejudice like that. I may as well say someone can't be a good governor because he is black or a woman. But since society doesn't jump down the throat of most prejudices, they aren't taboo and therefore ok to believe/say. :( Jeremy Falcon
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Andrew Torrance wrote: who was a drug taking body builder You obviously know nothing of Arnold’s body building career. Ever hear of the Arnold classic? Do you want to know why he's a famous body builder in the first place? BECAUSE HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST BODY BUILDERS TO BUILD MUSCLE NATURALLY! While everyone else was pumping Decca et al, he was pumping iron. I don't know with certainty if he's never taken a roid in his whole life (because I'm not his father/shadow), but he never condoned the use of them publicly. And to judge him like that because he’s a body builder means you have issues, not him! Lemme guess, you're jealous because he gotten more pussy than you can dream of? Yeah, go ahead, deny it. BTW, just because someone's a bad actor (which he is) it doesn't mean he's stupid. I mean, unless you talk to the guy how do you know he's stupid? Jeremy Falcon
Jeremy Falcon wrote: BECAUSE HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST BODY BUILDERS TO BUILD MUSCLE NATURALLY! Whats wrong with a body builder. If he has brains, whats wrong if he is well built? Smitha You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however. -- Richard Bach
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A third rate actor , who was a drug taking body builder is elected to high political office. How do you think this affects how the rest of the world views the USA ? Do you care ? Is it any different to Italy electing porn stars ? Space reserved for wit , humour and correct spelling.
My perception of the USA is this: I don't think the USA really exists, it's something they made up in Hollywood....:cool: Looking at it that way, it all makes sense. ;)
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Jeremy Falcon wrote: BECAUSE HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST BODY BUILDERS TO BUILD MUSCLE NATURALLY! Whats wrong with a body builder. If he has brains, whats wrong if he is well built? Smitha You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however. -- Richard Bach
Smitha Vijayan wrote: Whats wrong with a body builder. If he has brains, whats wrong if he is well built? You must've misinterpreted my post Smitha. And, I completely agree with your statement. :) Jeremy Falcon
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Anyone else consider the fact that another famous govenor of California - who subsequently went on to become "The most powerful man in the World" - was none other than Ronald Reagan..... And for the Americans among us - is it true / false that Arnie cannot go on to stand for president, since he's not a natural born American - causing quite some discussions around my office! In fact, seem to remember reading that he can't serve in Senate / Congress for the same reason, so why is he allowed to be Govenor? Corrections anyone? "Now I guess I'll sit back and watch people misinterpret what I just said......" Christian Graus At The Soapbox
It is true you must be a natural born citizen to be elected pres. House of Representatives - must be 25 and a citizen of US for at least 7 years Senate - must be 30 and a citizen of US for at least 9 years
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Anyone else consider the fact that another famous govenor of California - who subsequently went on to become "The most powerful man in the World" - was none other than Ronald Reagan..... And for the Americans among us - is it true / false that Arnie cannot go on to stand for president, since he's not a natural born American - causing quite some discussions around my office! In fact, seem to remember reading that he can't serve in Senate / Congress for the same reason, so why is he allowed to be Govenor? Corrections anyone? "Now I guess I'll sit back and watch people misinterpret what I just said......" Christian Graus At The Soapbox
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Andrew Torrance wrote: A third rate actor , who was a drug taking body builder is elected to high political office. An emigrant, who achieved his goals by means of individual determination and hard work, is elected to high political office... Is the US great or what? "I don't do nothin I'm no good at..."
Stan Shannon wrote: Is the US great or what? He also came here with little or no money. This is the definitinition of the american dream. John
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Andrew Torrance wrote: How do you think this affects how the rest of the world views the USA ? You had one on the East coast, now you have one on the West coast too... :rolleyes: Ok, seriously - no one cares. California is just a big island around Hollywood anyway.
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I care. I live on the east coast of the US and I stayed up till 3:00 AM to watch the election results come in. John
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Smitha Vijayan wrote: Whats wrong with a body builder. If he has brains, whats wrong if he is well built? You must've misinterpreted my post Smitha. And, I completely agree with your statement. :) Jeremy Falcon
Sorry abt it, but I meant to support your point :) Here in India, there are people who do not even possess a degree, ruling our states. Religion, political strength etc stand over abilty to rule and willingness to serve. Its a rotten system here and democracy here means elections areheld regularly. So Arnold in my opinion is by no means a bad candidate :) Smitha You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however. -- Richard Bach
