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  Homework: what do nations think about america?

  by raven101 in

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  i would appreciate any input from residents of other nations for this homework assignment, as well as americans.. what do members of other nations really think about america, compared with what we percieve them as thinking?.

  please help, assignment due tomorrow!.

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  BeautifulGarbage

  Prisca wrote:

  how many of them were written by non-Americans? It is hard for non-Americans to look outside their sphere. I'll tell you why 9/11 happened - because the USA has stuck its nose in foreign policies for too long, and a group of Arabs decided to say enough is enough. Not that I am condoning what they did, but I can understand what lead to this terrorist attack.

  I am going to assume that you meant Americans, not non-Americans.

  Yes, I have read some pieces written by non-Americans. Hilary_Step wrote an excellent post regarding how a clash of cultures plays into this. I have been trying to find it, but since it was not a thread that he started and there were so many threads on the topic, it has been difficult.I think that the reasons of 9/11 are complicated. Political, cultural, etc. I would disagree that you understand why the terrorist attack happened.

  Your reason:

  Because the USA has stuck its nose in foreign policies for too long, and a group of Arabs decided to say enough is enough

  You seem to forget the group of Arabs that deplore us to intervene, and provide them military protection. Unfortunately, time does not allow me to go into greater detail. However, I will state this: If you honestly believe what you stated above, IMHO it is no better than George W attempting to drum up support by declaring that the terrorists are "attacking our freedom". They are related in their ignorant simplicity.

  Mr Bean: Thank you for the links. Checked out the first one. Interesting. True? I suppose only time will tell, eh? However, I must say, considering Mr. Dukes dubious past, I cast a suspicious eye on just about anything that may flow from his post KKK fingers.

  As for my user name. It's my third since coming to JW.com nearly a year ago. I would probably change it constantly if it didn't cause so much confusion. Why? I dunno. Just cause.

  BeautifulGarage comes from a song that is from my favorite CD. Also, I love art that is made from discarded materials. Especially, sculptures. So, to me, it's "beautiful". To others, it's merely "garbage". I have always been inspired by those that can take trash, whether it be literal, or life experiences, and make them things of beauty.

  Andee

  Edited by - BeautifulGarbage on 23 June 2002 13:27:31
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  Movie quotes - Guess and give

  by SpiceItUp in

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  ok...simon with his guess the song lyrics inspired me to do one for movies..... you can post your fave movie quote and see if anyone can guess it.

  no home movies or indie please (unless its really well-known).

  plus if you want you can put what genre it is...... i have one to start us out:.

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  BeautifulGarbage

  Spice,

  #2 Mars Attacks???

  Andee
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  POST your favorite people pictures!

  by mpatrick in

  1. jw
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  i love taking pictures and especially of the people i love.... here are some my favorites and most recent..... .

  this is my little madeline this is my cute hubby!.

  this little man is sean, he is the baby!.

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  BeautifulGarbage

  HOLY COW! IT WORKED!!
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  POST your favorite people pictures!

  by mpatrick in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i love taking pictures and especially of the people i love.... here are some my favorites and most recent..... .

  this is my little madeline this is my cute hubby!.

  this little man is sean, he is the baby!.

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  BeautifulGarbage

  I can never get my pics to work. Anyway, here's trying. My favorite pic of my daughter and me. It's a bit old. But I still look about the same.

  Plus, as per my daughters request, she does have long hair. It's just braided in the back.
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  Where are they now? Past posters ...

  by Simon in

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  i've just been looking back over some of the old posts and remembering some of the people we have had on the forum, been friends with and now miss.. one of the down-sides of running a place like this is that it becomes harder and harder to really 'get to know' many of the new ones like it was at first and i'm often working on the system and seeing so many names that they sometimes almost become a blur.

  sometimes i see a post by a name i don't recognise and they've already made 100+ or so posts !.

  many people are bound to move on eventually (although we're lucky to have a good bunch of 'regulars') and it's unfortunate that some are put off posting by personality clashes (possibly mine!

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  BeautifulGarbage

  I miss:

  Abaddon

  Mindchild

  Bridgette

  bboyneko (miss his witty little quips)

  Ranchette

  Slayerlayer (loved those pics)

  Expatbrit

  Edited to add: Gravedancer (takes along time to reach the 12th step

  Andee

  Edited by - BeautifulGarbage on 22 June 2002 19:32:6
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  Sayonara!! Au Revoir!! Adios!!

  by Reborn2002 in

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  thought i was posting my grand exit?

  if your reading this i had you fooled didn't i?

  surprisingly, my mother has invited me to florida to check out her new apartment since her and my father seperated.

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  Have a great trip, Reborn. I hope you and your Mom have a nice visit, inspite of the circumstances.

  Look forward to your safe return.

  Andee
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  Surefire Ways To Know You're A Woman...

  by WildTurkey in

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  you are a bitch.. when asked 'is something bothering you?

  ' reply 'no' then get pissed off when you are believed.. become attracted to someone because he is outgoing and loves parties, start dating him, and immediately expect him to stop this behavior... always take an hour longer than promised to prepare for the evening.. always hide very important events in very unimportant terms so you can have something to be pissed about when your boyfriend declines because he has pressing business, i.e.

  you say 'it's no big deal, but i was wondering if you would like to visit my parents with me if you are not busy this weekend.

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  Make his life miserable by making him feel guilty about doing anything other than catering to your needs.

  LOL!

  Well, good grief! What respectable woman wouldn't?!

  Like I tell my husband every chance I get. "What's the point of getting married, if I can't nag ya?!"

  Andee
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  Movie quotes - Guess and give

  by SpiceItUp in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  ok...simon with his guess the song lyrics inspired me to do one for movies..... you can post your fave movie quote and see if anyone can guess it.

  no home movies or indie please (unless its really well-known).

  plus if you want you can put what genre it is...... i have one to start us out:.

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  BeautifulGarbage

  Here's one,

  Very famous movie scene:

  What are you going to do, arrest me for smoking?
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  Homework: what do nations think about america?

  by raven101 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

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  i would appreciate any input from residents of other nations for this homework assignment, as well as americans.. what do members of other nations really think about america, compared with what we percieve them as thinking?.

  please help, assignment due tomorrow!.

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  BeautifulGarbage

  Prisca wrote:

  (Hey, Pris, I'm really not doggin ya, I have no problem with you. )

  (look at their lack of comprehension on why 9/11 happened).

  So, why, exactly did 9/11 happen?? I have read articles, essays, and a book. And all have varying opinions of exactly why the attacks of 9/11 happened. So, I'm interested, WHY did it happen????

  I really don't have time to go into details and I am trying not to hi-jack this thread, so perhaps you could share your opinion on this.

  Yes, I am a proud American. However, I have always been interested in other cultures and how others live. And yes, there are a number of us here like that, in the USA. I don't think that everything is done best the "American Way". We have our strengths and our faults and can learn much from others and how they do things. On this board, I have been critical of some of the attitudes of Americans.

  Heck! I like, and in respect for the rest of the world, I will call it, FOOTBALL.

  Known in the US as Soccer.

  Andee

  Edited by - BeautifulGarbage on 22 June 2002 15:13:31
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  Are the MEN apostates more imp. than the WOMEN?

  by LDH in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well, here are my thoughts on the subject.

  we sit here and bash the wbts for having gender separation, but what about us apostates?

  do the women apostates carry as much weight as the men, and why do you say so?

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  BeautifulGarbage

  Lisa,

  You obviously have a quick wit and a sharp intellect. Whatever your aim is, be it enlighening your family, or helping strangers, you have to do what brings you meaning and purpose.

  I wish you well, whatever you decide is the best direction for you.

  Andee