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Lynann Joined Mon 10/01/07 Posts: 4072	Wed 08/20/08 11:01 PM
Symb posted"I love it when Americans take off their masks and those true Red, White and Blue colors show....the heart of America has always been and will always be racist, biggoted and war mongering...your only saving grace are the liberals that despite repeated bashings, continue to try to make USA a decent fair-minded member of the world.... " Ignoring the other b.s. on the thread to say this; I am pretty sick of hearing that citizens of the U.S. are bigots and racists. Americans don't own racism or bigotry. We are no more or less ethnocentric than people in any other country. It only takes a quick look around to see that sort of attitude all over the world. Slavery...it's happening all over the world today. Right now, when you go to sleep tonight there are people being enslaved. Prejudice...well...examine your own attitude and look at conflicts all over the world. Religious and ethnic intolerance...Baghdad, Georgia, Ireland, France, China... We, United States citizens, are made up of people or their decedents (unless you are native American) who came here hoping for a better life. We are a people who should be stronger for our unique qualities, who share a common goal of independence, religious freedom and a true appreciation for the opportunity this country offers each of us despite our political affiliation. Despite the troubles here I still hope for something better. I still work for something better. I am not justifying any asses attitudes who posted here but I will say this and I will say it with attitude. If I didn't I would be unworthy of my citizenship. As flawed as the country is I am still proud to be a citizen.

kerbear73 Joined Wed 01/02/08 Posts: 3884	Wed 08/20/08 11:08 PM
Symb posted"I love it when Americans take off their masks and those true Red, White and Blue colors show....the heart of America has always been and will always be racist, biggoted and war mongering...your only saving grace are the liberals that despite repeated bashings, continue to try to make USA a decent fair-minded member of the world.... " Ignoring the other b.s. on the thread to say this; I am pretty sick of hearing that citizens of the U.S. are bigots and racists. Americans don't own racism or bigotry. We are no more or less ethnocentric than people in any other country. It only takes a quick look around to see that sort of attitude all over the world. Slavery...it's happening all over the world today. Right now, when you go to sleep tonight there are people being enslaved. Prejudice...well...examine your own attitude and look at conflicts all over the world. Religious and ethnic intolerance...Baghdad, Georgia, Ireland, France, China... We, United States citizens, are made up of people or their decedents (unless you are native American) who came here hoping for a better life. We are a people who should be stronger for our unique qualities, who share a common goal of independence, religious freedom and a true appreciation for the opportunity this country offers each of us despite our political affiliation. Despite the troubles here I still hope for something better. I still work for something better. I am not justifying any asses attitudes who posted here but I will say this and I will say it with attitude. If I didn't I would be unworthy of my citizenship. As flawed as the country is I am still proud to be a citizen. WOW!!!! BRAVO!!!!

Rapunzel Joined Tue 08/22/06 Posts: 16246	Thu 08/21/08 01:33 AM Edited by Rapunzel on Thu 08/21/08 01:38 AM
Symb posted"I love it when Americans take off their masks and those true Red, White and Blue colors show....the heart of America has always been and will always be racist, biggoted and war mongering...your only saving grace are the liberals that despite repeated bashings, continue to try to make USA a decent fair-minded member of the world.... " Ignoring the other b.s. on the thread to say this; I am pretty sick of hearing that citizens of the U.S. are bigots and racists. Americans don't own racism or bigotry. We are no more or less ethnocentric than people in any other country. It only takes a quick look around to see that sort of attitude all over the world. Slavery...it's happening all over the world today. Right now, when you go to sleep tonight there are people being enslaved. Prejudice...well...examine your own attitude and look at conflicts all over the world. Religious and ethnic intolerance...Baghdad, Georgia, Ireland, France, China... We, United States citizens, are made up of people or their decedents (unless you are native American) who came here hoping for a better life. We are a people who should be stronger for our unique qualities, who share a common goal of independence, religious freedom and a true appreciation for the opportunity this country offers each of us despite our political affiliation. Despite the troubles here I still hope for something better. I still work for something better. I am not justifying any asses attitudes who posted here but I will say this and I will say it with attitude. If I didn't I would be unworthy of my citizenship. As flawed as the country is I am still proud to be a citizen. I AM PROUD OF MY COUNTRY !!! VERY PROUD & THANKFUL FOR THE TROOPS WHO KEEP OUR COUNTRY FREE I AM VERY SICK OF THE PEOPLE < WHETHER FROM THIS COUNTRY > < OR ANOTHER ONE >, WHO TRY TO BASH THE COUNTRY I LOVE & THE COUNTRY THAT MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR

kerbear73 Joined Wed 01/02/08 Posts: 3884	Thu 08/21/08 03:09 AM
Symb posted"I love it when Americans take off their masks and those true Red, White and Blue colors show....the heart of America has always been and will always be racist, biggoted and war mongering...your only saving grace are the liberals that despite repeated bashings, continue to try to make USA a decent fair-minded member of the world.... " Ignoring the other b.s. on the thread to say this; I am pretty sick of hearing that citizens of the U.S. are bigots and racists. Americans don't own racism or bigotry. We are no more or less ethnocentric than people in any other country. It only takes a quick look around to see that sort of attitude all over the world. Slavery...it's happening all over the world today. Right now, when you go to sleep tonight there are people being enslaved. Prejudice...well...examine your own attitude and look at conflicts all over the world. Religious and ethnic intolerance...Baghdad, Georgia, Ireland, France, China... We, United States citizens, are made up of people or their decedents (unless you are native American) who came here hoping for a better life. We are a people who should be stronger for our unique qualities, who share a common goal of independence, religious freedom and a true appreciation for the opportunity this country offers each of us despite our political affiliation. Despite the troubles here I still hope for something better. I still work for something better. I am not justifying any asses attitudes who posted here but I will say this and I will say it with attitude. If I didn't I would be unworthy of my citizenship. As flawed as the country is I am still proud to be a citizen. I AM PROUD OF MY COUNTRY !!! VERY PROUD & THANKFUL FOR THE TROOPS WHO KEEP OUR COUNTRY FREE I AM VERY SICK OF THE PEOPLE < WHETHER FROM THIS COUNTRY > < OR ANOTHER ONE >, WHO TRY TO BASH THE COUNTRY I LOVE & THE COUNTRY THAT MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR

symbelmyne Joined Mon 01/14/08 Posts: 5356	Thu 08/21/08 09:28 AM
I love it when Americans take off their masks and those true Red, White and Blue colors show....the heart of America has always been and will always be racist, biggoted and war mongering...your only saving grace are the liberals that despite repeated bashings, continue to try to make USA a decent fair-minded member of the world.... easy for you to say in ARGENTINA, You have no clue, have you ever been to America? 30 plus years and gave your country a son....I know ALL about the great American life-style,, from what it used to be to what its declined into being...

madisonman Joined Sun 12/23/07 Posts: 4573	Thu 08/21/08 09:28 AM
Patriotism is an accident of birth

symbelmyne Joined Mon 01/14/08 Posts: 5356	Thu 08/21/08 09:37 AM
I come from and now live again, in one of the most racist countries in Latin America..we are a people made up of Spanish, Italian, English and French decent...we harbored Nazis after the war, annhialated the native population...the list goes on and on...but we dont PRETEND to be anything other than what we are...and despite the racism that exists, people here get along far better than in the States..we co-habitate and live in harmony...we dont have "race wars" like you do in the States, no one worries about being politically correct because we know its the musings of hypocrasy... I spent most of my life in the US..have friends of every ethnicity..I am "white" and know all about the priviledges my skin color afforded me..far more than my darker "American born" friends.. I stand by what I said...and have no remorse or regrets concerning my statement..If you were honest with yourselves you might consider what Im saying and reflect on the futility and hipocrasy of "Political Correctness" as the OP demonstrated..

symbelmyne Joined Mon 01/14/08 Posts: 5356	Thu 08/21/08 09:47 AM
As I recall, didn't your little 3rd world country attack the falkland Islands in 1982, you have no right to critize the US when your country has done the same. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982_invasion_of_the_Falkland_Islands The Malvinas are colonized by British, yep we went to war to get back what is rightfully ours (we didnt invade a soverign country and hang its leader, if that is what you are referring to)... by the way..we were using ships that the US sold us (you do know, USA is a British ally?)..youll sell out anyone for a dollar wont you? as for being a "3rd wold country", ...the only thing keeping American baby boomers (looking to strech their social security a little further)from moving here are our immigration laws and the language...you should see them pouring out of planes and cruise ships....

Rapunzel Joined Tue 08/22/06 Posts: 16246	Thu 08/21/08 11:20 AM
Beacon of Freedom Take a look at what has been... when other countries have achieved, with power supreme, spreading their reach beyond their shores to conquer, annex, and dominate a land not their own, bringing foreign rule to another nation’s home. Even history calls many great empires with some bringing civilization to those enslaved, who still did eventually rise up to repel. Yet, it cannot be said of America... Born out of freedom to practice one's belief without oppression, growing and maturing with a citizenship so diverse, America has always stood tall, answering the call, using might to protect Her own and defend others when in need. Bravely have our young women and men given their all, with so many staining a foreign land red, their collective, valiant efforts easily seen, and possibly nothing more satisfying than the children being able to sleep safely in bed... then leaving once the enemy dares not to tread. And while others might say differently, they do so falsely for their own gain, ignoring the simple proof of history that shows what could have been, if our great nation had chosen a different course. It makes one give thanks for the Divine Hand, Who has guided America to Her destiny... a Beacon of Freedom, shinning brightly even in the darkest of times! By David G. Bancroft

Rapunzel Joined Tue 08/22/06 Posts: 16246	Thu 08/21/08 11:21 AM
Patriotism is an accident of birth sure,tell the Troops that see what they have to say

madisonman Joined Sun 12/23/07 Posts: 4573	Thu 08/21/08 11:27 AM
Patriotism is an accident of birth sure,tell the Troops that see what they have to say Yea well I was a troop at one time. Its the truth no matter what country you are born into you love it. So whats the trouble here? Iraqis love there country. Germans love there country, canadians love there country. If you were born in Iraq you would love your country also.

symbelmyne Joined Mon 01/14/08 Posts: 5356	Thu 08/21/08 01:20 PM
Beacon of Freedom Take a look at what has been... when other countries have achieved, with power supreme, spreading their reach beyond their shores to conquer, annex, and dominate a land not their own, bringing foreign rule to another nation’s home. Even history calls many great empires with some bringing civilization to those enslaved, who still did eventually rise up to repel. Yet, it cannot be said of America... Born out of freedom to practice one's belief without oppression, growing and maturing with a citizenship so diverse, America has always stood tall, answering the call, using might to protect Her own and defend others when in need. Bravely have our young women and men given their all, with so many staining a foreign land red, their collective, valiant efforts easily seen, and possibly nothing more satisfying than the children being able to sleep safely in bed... then leaving once the enemy dares not to tread. And while others might say differently, they do so falsely for their own gain, ignoring the simple proof of history that shows what could have been, if our great nation had chosen a different course. It makes one give thanks for the Divine Hand, Who has guided America to Her destiny... a Beacon of Freedom, shinning brightly even in the darkest of times! By David G. Bancroft thank god my bathroom is close to computer, gotta go rowlf now.....

kerbear73 Joined Wed 01/02/08 Posts: 3884	Thu 08/21/08 05:40 PM
As I recall, didn't your little 3rd world country attack the falkland Islands in 1982, you have no right to critize the US when your country has done the same. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982_invasion_of_the_Falkland_Islands The Malvinas are colonized by British, yep we went to war to get back what is rightfully ours (we didnt invade a soverign country and hang its leader, if that is what you are referring to)... by the way..we were using ships that the US sold us (you do know, USA is a British ally?)..youll sell out anyone for a dollar wont you? as for being a "3rd wold country", ...the only thing keeping American baby boomers (looking to strech their social security a little further)from moving here are our immigration laws and the language...you should see them pouring out of planes and cruise ships.... I have to know how it is rightfully yours?

kerbear73 Joined Wed 01/02/08 Posts: 3884	Thu 08/21/08 05:42 PM
Beacon of Freedom Take a look at what has been... when other countries have achieved, with power supreme, spreading their reach beyond their shores to conquer, annex, and dominate a land not their own, bringing foreign rule to another nation’s home. Even history calls many great empires with some bringing civilization to those enslaved, who still did eventually rise up to repel. Yet, it cannot be said of America... Born out of freedom to practice one's belief without oppression, growing and maturing with a citizenship so diverse, America has always stood tall, answering the call, using might to protect Her own and defend others when in need. Bravely have our young women and men given their all, with so many staining a foreign land red, their collective, valiant efforts easily seen, and possibly nothing more satisfying than the children being able to sleep safely in bed... then leaving once the enemy dares not to tread. And while others might say differently, they do so falsely for their own gain, ignoring the simple proof of history that shows what could have been, if our great nation had chosen a different course. It makes one give thanks for the Divine Hand, Who has guided America to Her destiny... a Beacon of Freedom, shinning brightly even in the darkest of times! By David G. Bancroft thank god my bathroom is close to computer, gotta go rowlf now..... You spew a lot of Crap, but then again, you are on the Ass end of the world.

cuppy59 Joined Fri 12/07/07 Posts: 17536	Thu 08/21/08 05:45 PM
POPCORN ANYONE????

Lindyy Joined Tue 01/01/08 Posts: 2699	Thu 08/21/08 07:21 PM
I'LL BE DARN.....I MISSED ALL THE FUN.... BUT I DO HAVE TO SAY THIS....I VOTED TWICE FOR PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH AND I WOULD VOTE FOR HIM AGAIN AND AGAIN..... PEOPLE DO NOT UNDERSTAND, NOR DO THEY WANT TO UNDERSTAND, THE MIND AND KNOWLEDGE OF 'W'.... TO THOSE WHO HATE 'W'.....GOD KNOWS THE HEART OF EACH AND EVERY BEING.......THAT IS THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS TO ME.....THAT GOD KNOWS MY HEART AND THE HEART OF EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US.... LINDYY

Rapunzel Joined Tue 08/22/06 Posts: 16246	Thu 08/21/08 09:52 PM
Beacon of Freedom Take a look at what has been... when other countries have achieved, with power supreme, spreading their reach beyond their shores to conquer, annex, and dominate a land not their own, bringing foreign rule to another nation’s home. Even history calls many great empires with some bringing civilization to those enslaved, who still did eventually rise up to repel. Yet, it cannot be said of America... Born out of freedom to practice one's belief without oppression, growing and maturing with a citizenship so diverse, America has always stood tall, answering the call, using might to protect Her own and defend others when in need. Bravely have our young women and men given their all, with so many staining a foreign land red, their collective, valiant efforts easily seen, and possibly nothing more satisfying than the children being able to sleep safely in bed... then leaving once the enemy dares not to tread. And while others might say differently, they do so falsely for their own gain, ignoring the simple proof of history that shows what could have been, if our great nation had chosen a different course. It makes one give thanks for the Divine Hand, Who has guided America to Her destiny... a Beacon of Freedom, shinning brightly even in the darkest of times! By David G. Bancroft thank god my bathroom is close to computer, gotta go rowlf now..... You spew a lot of Crap, but then again, you are on the Ass end of the world.

markecephus Joined Sun 10/07/07 Posts: 13831	Thu 08/21/08 10:01 PM
Please keep it civil everyone, no need for insults. Thanks

Spaceman2008 Joined Mon 01/21/08 Posts: 4416	Thu 08/21/08 10:05 PM
Patriotism is an accident of birth sure,tell the Troops that see what they have to say He already did. He knows what I had to say.

Rapunzel Joined Tue 08/22/06 Posts: 16246	Thu 08/21/08 10:09 PM Edited by Rapunzel on Thu 08/21/08 10:17 PM
Please keep it civil everyone, no need for insults. Thanks <<< Thank You once again for < Stepping In >>> It's been getting really bad around here with the " extremely uncalled for " relentless bitter attitude & verbal attacks, blatant disrespect & hatred for other people from "some" of the members toward some of the others