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Byrnzie wrote:Sorry to burst your bubble, but your government have made America the most hated country in the world. Most people just think you're nothing but a bunch of cunts.
I lived in Australia until 6 months ago and i now reside/work in the US.
The American people here are just like you and I Byrnzie. I've met many more good people than i have bad people. They get up every day, go to work, look after their kids and families the best they can, worry about their mortgages, worry about what's in future for them, worry about what sort of future there will be for their kids when they grow up. Much like what people worry about in Australia. I work as a paramedic. They even die and bleed like Aussies do too. Yep. They're just like you and i.
It's hard not to become defensive of the American people in general. I'm here and interact with them. I see first hand what the majority are like. Great people. Have you ever done that Byrnzie? I doubt it. Or you would not be labelling them 'cunts'
Criticize the government and their stance on foreign policy all you like, but its ignorant and unfair to label everyone like that.0 -
Pj_Gurl wrote:How can you label an entire country and it's people 'cunts' based on the decisions made by a few people in power? That's wrong.
He's done that for years. And when he get called on it he'll backpedal and tell you that he like us but not our gov't.
It's a tired schtick. I admire Jlew's ability to continue to call him on it. I can't be bothered."I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/080 -
binauralonthecape wrote:we're showing the world a very clear message: you fuck with us, and you'll get fucked, hard...i like being on our side....
When people on here talk of hating Americans, I think they are referring to uninformed idiots like this!0 -
all he was saying is that the US has not had the greatest PR the last 6 years, and unfortunately the actions of the few completely influence the perception of the entire population. the same way that my countrymen hated iraqis based on saddams actions and germany based on hitlers's actions. lighten the fuck up and get off of byrnzie. it is easy for me to see where he is coming from, why can't the rest of you see it?"You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry." - Lincoln
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."0 -
slightofjeff wrote:
You hear people bitch and moan about how we need to help Darfur, or Kenya, or the Congo. How about helping a place that we actually had a hand in breaking in the first place? It's like burning down one neighbors house and, instead of helping him rebuild, you help your other neighbor across the street put in a pool.
I like this analogy. But the problem is that the neighbor with the pool is going to have me over for a swim when we are done.The other neighbor is going to kill me by hitting me over the head with a shovel while I'm trying to help.0 -
jlew24asu wrote:everything? do you detest our policy on giving billions in aid to foreign countries that need it?
i stand corrected. i often forget that humanitarian aid is included in foreign policy.jlew24asu wrote:I disagree. the US has done many great things around the world. we are a great country. its not my problem that you and your boyfriend bzyine choose to ignore it.
sure america isnt perfect, far from it actually. but we have done much good.
i am not debating the 'many great things' the US government has done around the world. but this does not balance the scale as far as their interference in other areas goes. 'we' give millions in aid to whoever does not mean 'we' can fuck up other countries in the name of democracy or eliminating the great evil that is communism, or simply cause the dictator 'we' help install won't do what he's told anymore.
i know the US is not perfect but neither is any other country. dont be going all righteous on me. i dont want to hear any of that 'we do the best we can' bullshit. cause the US government doesnt do the best they can. ive said this before but i will say it again, the chances the US government squander are immense. they have in their hand the potential to truly lead the world and they fuck it up. they repeat the same mistakes hoping for a different outcome. or maybe... just maybe they dont give a fuck.hear my name
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jlew24asu wrote:...we are a great country. its not my problem that you and your boyfriend bzyine choose to ignore it. ...
i'd appreciate it if you didn't go all jnr high school when replying to my posts. tis beneath you and shows a lack of respect. what byrnzie says has nothing whatever to do with me and im sure you know i dont base my posts on what he says. you were only joking?? i know... just please dont do it.hear my name
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jlew24asu wrote:you hate america, americans, Israel, and Israelis. you have admitted several times on this board. you've made that quit clear. so what is there to really debate about?
Provide one example of where I've said I hate America or Israel. Just one example.
You can't. Therefore: You're full of shit. But then everyone on this messageboard already knows this.0 -
Pj_Gurl wrote:How can you label an entire country and it's people 'cunts' based on the decisions made by a few people in power? That's wrong.
I didn't. Read my post again. I said that most people throughout the world think Americans are a bunch of cunts.Pj_Gurl wrote:Criticize the government and their stance on foreign policy all you like, but its ignorant and unfair to label everyone like that.
I know. That's why I didn't. I just pointed out a well known fact.0 -
Commy wrote:According to a recent Gallop international poll the majority of those polled in Europe felt that America was the biggest threat to world peace. Iraq was on the list, Iran, North Korea, etc. The US was on top by a wide margin.
Watch out! Jlew and Jeffbr will accuse you of being anti-American if you point out such facts.0 -
Byrnzie wrote:Provide one example of where I've said I hate America or Israel. Just one example.
You can't. Therefore: You're full of shit. But then everyone on this messageboard already knows this.
all you want is one example? ok thats easy...post#84Byrnzie wrote:Do you seriously think anyone in the world is impressed with American foriegn policy?
Sorry to burst your bubble, but your government have made America the most hated country in the world. Most people just think you're nothing but a bunch of cunts.
now I cant wait for some bullshit back peddle response about how you love america and hate bush.0 -
Byrnzie wrote:Watch out! Jlew and Jeffbr will accuse you of being anti-American if you point out such facts.8.29.00-4.29.03-4.30.03-5.2.03-7.2.03-7.3.03-7.8.03-7.9.03-7.11.03-9.28.04-9.29.04-10.1.04- 10.2.04-10.3.04-5.12.06-5.24.06-5.25.06
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jlew24asu wrote:all you want is one example? ok thats easy...post#84
now I cant wait for some bullshit back peddle response about how you love america and hate bush.
Saying most people does not in any way imply that is byrnzie's own view of America.
Now had he of wrote I think your a bunch of, i would have wholeheartedly agreed with you.Keep on rockin in the free world!!!!
The economy has polarized to the point where the wealthiest 10% now own 85% of the nation’s wealth. Never before have the bottom 90% been so highly indebted, so dependent on the wealthy.0 -
binauralonthecape wrote:...well you are...and bringing up ludicrious polls that are done by the liberal media to show that your not alone isn't impressive...
So to criticize a countries foreign policy is to be anti that country.
If you don't agree with me your against me. Life isn't black and white no matter how much you try bring it down to that level.Keep on rockin in the free world!!!!
The economy has polarized to the point where the wealthiest 10% now own 85% of the nation’s wealth. Never before have the bottom 90% been so highly indebted, so dependent on the wealthy.0 -
its so pathetic that so many people are being brainwashed into defeatism, all you continue to do is harp on the shortcomings of the war, while continue to ignore that when your in a war, everything doesnt go as planned, it never does.
You cant expect a war strategy to go 100% to plan because thats unreasonable, but you can have a goal and work to accomplish the majority of them.... if we create a democracy there, not everyone will love america, we dont expect them to, but it will create a country for iraqis that will be much stronger in the future then when under rule of saddam..8.29.00-4.29.03-4.30.03-5.2.03-7.2.03-7.3.03-7.8.03-7.9.03-7.11.03-9.28.04-9.29.04-10.1.04- 10.2.04-10.3.04-5.12.06-5.24.06-5.25.06
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binauralonthecape wrote:its so pathetic that so many people are being brainwashed into defeatism, all you continue to do is harp on the shortcomings of the war, while continue to ignore that when your in a war, everything doesnt go as planned, it never does.
You cant expect a war strategy to go 100% to plan because thats unreasonable, but you can have a goal and work to accomplish the majority of them.... if we create a democracy there, not everyone will love america, we dont expect them to, but it will create a country for iraqis that will be much stronger in the future then when under rule of saddam..
and end decades of one group dominating, hating, killing, etc. at least now there is a chance that cycle can end.0
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