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01-01-2005, 12:06 PM

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Father Yuli

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oh look Japan provides $500 Million aid and they didnt even kill 100,000 people in Iraq......i guess this gives them a right to do something like that now

01-01-2005, 03:46 PM

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Originally posted by mugen1:
Some random thoughts and opinions......

IMHO, US foreign policy has a lot to do with the negative image America has.

This hatred for America and its people is not the fault of individuals living in the US, either. From the minute they are born, they are told how great their country is and how great the American people are - better than everybody else. American arrogance? I guess it's really hard to be an American and understand it all. Watching the behaviour of American athletes at the Olympics over the last two decades is an example of this brand of arrogance. Brat Hull et al trashing their rooms in Nagano after their loss - the US track team pumping their fists and mocking the competition, etc. The Russians (at one point) and Aussies win their fair share of medals, but people don't dislike them for winning - why is this?
[img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] .

Rock on buddy, I cant begin to emphasise this enough. Thanks so much for exemplfing the truth here. I think the hatred is that 'Mr.EastSide Yankee' talks about is caused mostly by the mentality set by Ronald Reagan. Whereas in words would be "The Americans are the best, I dont care what you say, and our crap doesn't stink" Its just that snooty nose if we fail, nobody is to know, but if we succeed, tell the world. My disgust for US mentality was best shown by the Olympics 100 meter dash, with Donovan Bailey, and his AMerican runner competitor. Clinton, in his private office said to the runner, if you cant win againest him, fake an injury, since the loss would be harmful to us pride. The US runner knew he at athe start he was going to lose, so oops, he pulls a hamstring, perfect timing eh? whatever, what a frickin' crock. I know people are going to give me factual representation regarding why this is not true. but growing up in Canada, I saw WAY WAY WAY too many examples of this. I think the Canadian engineered Avro Arrow, and its ultra-controversial shut-down, as per agreement between Deifenbaker and the US president at the time would also further explain this. Yes, your right COUNTLESS countries hate US: why else would US citizens dressup in maple leafs, and other Canadian clothing when they travel. but with crap like this happening CONTSTANTLY, why do you Americans even 'WONDER' why? The GDP of the US is tens of trillions of dollars written out thats
20-100,000,000,000,000.00 is $350,000,000 even noticable? define generousity, when global country funding is only done on a selfish premises

[ January 01, 2005, 05:00 PM: Message edited by: Graham ]

01-01-2005, 04:15 PM

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I think everyone that hates the US is just pissed they get to carry and shoot guns anywhere and Canadians can't [img]tongue.gif[/img]

I know I am

But I like America [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

01-01-2005, 04:19 PM

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Originally posted by Tim Baillie.:
I think everyone that hates the US is just pissed they get to carry and shoot guns anywhere and Canadians can't [img]tongue.gif[/img]

I know I am

But I like America [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

canadains can carry 'em and what not if they want just dont get caught doin it.

01-01-2005, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by Blind:
canadains can carry 'em and what not if they want just dont get caught doin it.

Thats cool, promote carring illegal weapons

01-01-2005, 04:30 PM

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some ones in a cranky mood.^

01-01-2005, 04:30 PM

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Originally posted by lumina_guy:
some ones in a cranky mood.^

Nah he just doesn't like certain ppl an tends to take it out on them to make himself feel better.

And Tim mr Genius I wasn't promoting it but thanx for comin out.

[ January 01, 2005, 05:31 PM: Message edited by: Blind ]

01-01-2005, 04:35 PM

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Originally posted by Blind:
Nah he just doesn't like certain ppl an tends to take it out on them to make himself feel better.

Like you ? I don't even know you so how could I like or not like you....................or others for that matter.....................it's not always about you.....................

01-01-2005, 04:36 PM

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ok so i read the dont post useless crap post. i get the point.

01-01-2005, 04:36 PM

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Originally posted by Tim Baillie.:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Blind:
Nah he just doesn't like certain ppl an tends to take it out on them to make himself feel better.

Like you ? I don't even know you so how could I like or not like you....................or others for that matter.....................it's not always about you..................... </font>[/QUOTE]awww Tim are you gonna be ok?

Might I add the beer thread was between more than 4 ppl but thanks for noticing that.

[ January 01, 2005, 05:37 PM: Message edited by: Blind ]

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