When are we going to see the end of US bashing?

11-05-07, 02:52 PM

What do you think? Will the jealousy ever end?

I have provided for multiple answers.

DeepIron · 11-05-07, 02:59 PM

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Will the jealousy ever end?

That's presumptive...

as in... you're basing your question on the presumption that people are indeed *jealous* of the US...

11-05-07, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DeepIron

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Will the jealousy ever end?

That's presumptive...

What other reason can you think of?

Konovalov · 11-05-07, 03:28 PM

I haven't been here much of late. Is it really that bad on the General Topics forum? Is this thread really necessary?

stabiz · 11-05-07, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DeepIron

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Will the jealousy ever end?

That's presumptive...

What other reason can you think of?

Several. :rotfl:Statements like that might have something to do with it.

11-05-07, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by waste gate

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Originally Posted by DeepIron

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Will the jealousy ever end?

That's presumptive...

What other reason can you think of?

Several. :rotfl:Statements like that might have something to do with it.

Please tell us how to change.

Letum · 11-05-07, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by waste gate

Please tell us how to change.

......less topics like this might be a good start.

Seriously, you must have known when starting this topic that you where posting an invitation
for conflict to all the members here who hold strong opinions on the matter.

It's a little like holding a arsonists party is a fuel dump.

I'm not saying these things shouldn't be discussed, just that a little tact when starting
the topic might make it a little less "flammable".

11-05-07, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Letum

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Originally Posted by waste gate

Please tell us how to change.

......less topics like this might be a good start.

Seriously, you must have known when starting this topic that you where posting an invitation
for conflict to all the members here who hold strong opinions on the matter.

It's a little like holding a arsonists party is a fuel dump.

I'm not saying these things shouldn't be discussed, just that a little tact when starting
the topic might make it a little less "flammable".

I'm willing to learn Letum. What would be your suggestion for making it less 'flammable'?

U49 · 11-05-07, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by waste gate

Please tell us how to change.

Learn to know the rest of the world, maybe? :hmm:
Better yet: tell those fellow's who can't even name their own states, that there is something beyond LA and NY.
I'm very often in contact with young americans who happen to visit europe.
You should expect that a 25 year old man of good education is well settled in his understanding of the world....

But even though I've seen it before now, it surprises me all the times again what they tell me years later about "opening eyes" and "totally different view".

And keep in mind that europe is only ONE possible place to go and have a look with your own eyes.

11-05-07, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by U49

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Originally Posted by waste gate

Please tell us how to change.

Learn to know the rest of the world, maybe? :hmm:
Better yet: tell those fellow's who can't even name their own states, that there is something beyond LA and NY.
I'm very often in contact with young americans who happen to visit europe.
You should expect that a 25 year old man of good education is well settled in his understanding of the world....

But even though I've seen it before now, it surprises me all the times again what they tell me years later about "opening eyes" and "totally different view".

And keep in mind that europe is only ONE possible place to go and have a look with your own eyes.

Are you saying that as long as the US does things the way the rest of the world wants its all OK.?

donut · 11-05-07, 03:53 PM

The US.understands,the haves,& the have-nots. The lazy get no gold star,so they BASH

,& never learn.

antikristuseke · 11-05-07, 03:56 PM

I dont really think ofmyself as an US basher as such, but im pretty sure if the with us or against us mentality doesnt change there will be plenty of bashing from other parties, the world simply sint black and white.

DeepIron · 11-05-07, 03:58 PM

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What other reason can you think of?

C'mon WG... you're baiting... LOL... :rotfl:

The issue, as I see it, is pretty simple really, and unfortunate. The world "sees" the actions and effects of the American government and not the American people... Anyone abroad who thinks we live like kings over here is poorly informed... American society has it's share of issues..

I have yet to meet ANYONE in my travels both home and abroad, who wouldn't sit down with me "as a person" and talk over a beer, drink, dinner, whatever...

Imbeciles like Dubb-Ya and a confused, aggressive, "Imperialistic" Federal attitude about bringing "Democracy" to the "poor, unenlightened masses of the world" creates a bias towards Americans.

Hey, I put my pants on just the way *most* of the rest of the males in the world do...

fatty · 11-05-07, 04:04 PM

Bizarrerly worded flamebait thread with a public poll... good things will come of this.

DeepIron · 11-05-07, 04:09 PM

From the other thread:

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Isolationism isn't the answer.

No it isn't... but neither is intruding "at will" into the affairs of other nations...

Walking in "like we own the place" isn't going to make us any new friends...

View Poll Results: Will US bashing ever end on the GT forum
No, the US is too big of a target	12	26.67%
No, my countrymen and myself are jealous of the US power	7	15.56%
No, the US doesn't understand the rest of the world	16	35.56%
No, the US will never do what the rest of the world wants them to do	9	20.00%
No, the US is too powerfull and imperial	8	17.78%
No, the GT moderators are too PC.	3	6.67%
Yes, the US will elect a more obliging president	6	13.33%
Yes, my country will become more relevent in the world	4	8.89%
Yes, the US will adopt a more European model	4	8.89%
Yes, the US willbecome weakened	8	17.78%
Yes, the GT moderators will say its 'verbotten'	3	6.67%
No, I have another opinion and explain in this thread	9	20.00%
Yes, I have another opinion and explain in this thread	3	6.67%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

11-05-07, 02:52 PM	#1
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11-05-07, 03:28 PM	#4
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	I haven't been here much of late. Is it really that bad on the General Topics forum? Is this thread really necessary? __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

11-05-07, 03:53 PM	#11
donut The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Shifting, Whispering Sands, NM Posts: 1,463 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	It's simple,"NO FAITH,BASH" The US.understands,the haves,& the have-nots. The lazy get no gold star,so they BASH,& never learn.

11-05-07, 03:56 PM	#12
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I dont really think ofmyself as an US basher as such, but im pretty sure if the with us or against us mentality doesnt change there will be plenty of bashing from other parties, the world simply sint black and white.

11-05-07, 04:04 PM	#14
fatty The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,448 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Bizarrerly worded flamebait thread with a public poll... good things will come of this.