well ive done it.
i visited the kennels today for a look at some retired greyhounds and reserved this one.
hit the link if you can't see the pic.. .
Well it looks like it's going to be Rusty!
Thanks Mylaine for Sandy, that put us on the track, we thought Sandy was more of a girls name so went along the line of his colour.
This said we may change our minds, so will let you know Monday when we have him.
Paul
the more i read on this site, the more i see that all religions think their version of what is right and wrong is what matters.
some punish you now for disobedience to the church's rules and others supposedly give you your reward in the hereafter.. some live their lives with more strictness.
others are more liberal.. look at the jewish faith.
At college i studied a text book on sociology by Harolambos. In this book there is a chapter on the sociology of religion, within it there was 10 defining characters of a religious cult. JW's fit into 9 of them exactly, the only one it didn't was a charasmatic leader.
I studied this just as i was leaving the JW's, it was an eye opener.
Paul
first of all i do not want to turn this into an american bashing thread, that is not my intention at all.. i would like to hear americans opinions as to what my thirteen year old son asked me tonight.. on the way back from swimming tonight my two sons (13 and 11) and myself started talking about wars.
my 11 year old was the first to bring it up talking about wwi & ww2.
we had an interesting conversation about it, then the subject got onto nuclear bombs.
How do your kids feel about the Germans bombing the Spanish, Poles, French and Russians before the United States bombed anybody?
Or the Japanese bombing the Chinese?
Palestinian rockets being shot into Israel?
Or for that matter, the British bombing the Germans?
Only the historically ignorant think we're the only ones bombing people. Not attempt to justify anything, or bash other people. Just points to bring up if you actually want to talk to your kids about this.
I am not historically ignorant in that these events have happened. However what they and kids over here see happening in their limited lifetime is what America is doing. I do make it clear however, that Britain is right at America's side.
Paul
first of all i do not want to turn this into an american bashing thread, that is not my intention at all.. i would like to hear americans opinions as to what my thirteen year old son asked me tonight.. on the way back from swimming tonight my two sons (13 and 11) and myself started talking about wars.
my 11 year old was the first to bring it up talking about wwi & ww2.
we had an interesting conversation about it, then the subject got onto nuclear bombs.
The 13 year old then goes on to talk about how America drops bombs everywhere....and you as a father didn't know what to say. It would seem to me that the 11 year old is the most informed in the car. Why does America always bomb countries? It doesn't. It may seem like it to a 13 year old, but thats where Dad comes in, to give him some historical perspective. You don't know what to say? How about giving him the history lesson that he sorely needs, beginning with Europe during the 20th century
When i said i didn't know what to say, it is not that i am ignorant of why America does it. His question was more rhetorical in that it was said with a moan and a sigh. I, in turn had no response to this because i can see his point of view.
first of all i do not want to turn this into an american bashing thread, that is not my intention at all.. i would like to hear americans opinions as to what my thirteen year old son asked me tonight.. on the way back from swimming tonight my two sons (13 and 11) and myself started talking about wars.
my 11 year old was the first to bring it up talking about wwi & ww2.
we had an interesting conversation about it, then the subject got onto nuclear bombs.
digderidoo, no offense intended, but if you have a 13 year old who has made it this far in life without knowing about WWII and the bombs being dropped on Japan, it is probably safe to say they he won't be running your country in 20 years.
He may not be running for the country in 20 years, he is a typically average English kid, which is my point.
Paul
first of all i do not want to turn this into an american bashing thread, that is not my intention at all.. i would like to hear americans opinions as to what my thirteen year old son asked me tonight.. on the way back from swimming tonight my two sons (13 and 11) and myself started talking about wars.
my 11 year old was the first to bring it up talking about wwi & ww2.
we had an interesting conversation about it, then the subject got onto nuclear bombs.
bigotry comes from ignorance and ignorance starts with parents who don't give their children thoughtful responses to important questions.
First of all he isn't a bigot for asking why America drops bombs, these events mean European youths of today can form their own opinions . As for giving him a thoughtful response, i have, our journey in the car was a detailed conversation. I do not agree with what the American government is doing at the moment, which is what i said. Sorry if you don't agree with me but this doesn't make me or my son a bigot.
Paul
first of all i do not want to turn this into an american bashing thread, that is not my intention at all.. i would like to hear americans opinions as to what my thirteen year old son asked me tonight.. on the way back from swimming tonight my two sons (13 and 11) and myself started talking about wars.
my 11 year old was the first to bring it up talking about wwi & ww2.
we had an interesting conversation about it, then the subject got onto nuclear bombs.
Wow, just logged on since last night, i expected a response but not to this degree.
I must admit when i first posted this thread i thought i was going to have to defend my sons question. I never really expected that many Americans understand why he was asking it, but thats just me stereotyping again.
I do wonder what Americas position is going to be in 20 or 30 years. The European kids of today are going to be tomorrows politicians. They are growing up with a distaste of everything American, whereas like i mentioned before we grew up thinking everything American is cool. This coupled with the slowing down of both our economies, the growing of the China and Asian economy, along with the inevitable "United States of Europe", i wonder where Americas place will be when the next generation become our leaders. Yes you have the technological warfare far superior to anything else, but with globalisation will other powers be on par with you then?
One or two have asked about British history and i do tell my kids of Britains role with its empire, i don't hide the fact that we have blood on our hands. I have found this a very interesting read, which has certainly changed my attitude towards the difference between the individual US citizen and its governments decisions.
I will not be able to read much today, so apologise in advance if i do not respond to PMs or this thread until tomorrow, but from a European perspective this thread has given me some insight into the American mind.
Paul
first of all i do not want to turn this into an american bashing thread, that is not my intention at all.. i would like to hear americans opinions as to what my thirteen year old son asked me tonight.. on the way back from swimming tonight my two sons (13 and 11) and myself started talking about wars.
my 11 year old was the first to bring it up talking about wwi & ww2.
we had an interesting conversation about it, then the subject got onto nuclear bombs.
In fact one of the first smart bombs dropped during the Iraq war missed and hit civilians.
Also, more British soldiers have been killed in Iraq by American friendly fire than killed by Iraqi's. I can find out the source for this fact if anyone wants it but i really nust go to bed now.
Goodnight all, Paul
first of all i do not want to turn this into an american bashing thread, that is not my intention at all.. i would like to hear americans opinions as to what my thirteen year old son asked me tonight.. on the way back from swimming tonight my two sons (13 and 11) and myself started talking about wars.
my 11 year old was the first to bring it up talking about wwi & ww2.
we had an interesting conversation about it, then the subject got onto nuclear bombs.
The kids were asking about WWI and WWII.
The main basis for the conversation were the world wars. But when they got on to the nuclear bombs being dropped they were then basically talking about America now as well. Sorry didn't really make that clear.
Paul
first of all i do not want to turn this into an american bashing thread, that is not my intention at all.. i would like to hear americans opinions as to what my thirteen year old son asked me tonight.. on the way back from swimming tonight my two sons (13 and 11) and myself started talking about wars.
my 11 year old was the first to bring it up talking about wwi & ww2.
we had an interesting conversation about it, then the subject got onto nuclear bombs.
I dont remember his son becoming hysterical.... Dig did your son become hysterical?
No he never became hysterical. It was more of a moan and a sigh, the way he said it.
Anyway i am off to bed now, good job i aint got work tomorrow ive been glued to the responses here.
Paul
