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  London Times On America, Both Viewpoints:

  by Englishman in

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  july 04, 2002 the times.

  london.

  why we should all love america .

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  Seeing clearly both sides of the coin with these written sentiments, I admit its a love hate relationship I have with the USA. In many ways, I despair too of British policy decisions, many of which are just as damaging on the global front, yet still, to have enough wisdom, often learn't through painful lessons, teaches me that people probaly are the same just about wherever you go, and its important, nay, paramount, to still consider individuals rather than lumping everyone together under the same collective banner. Perhaps it is jealousy on my part, jealousy of American policies, their attitudes and their way of life that gets my goat and the often, more absurd British way of approaching these same said problems.

  I therefore wholeheartedly apologise for my previous held opinion, which is now being adjusted to represent a clearer picture on my part, sorry for any offense howsoever caused.

  Thankyou for posting these articles Englishman.

  Mark
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  PSYCH PROFILE - ANSWERS POSTED

  by Amazing in

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  dr. phil gave this test on oprah.

  some folks pay a lot of money to find this stuff out.

  don't be overly sensitive!

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  USA Pride / Euro Concerns

  by Amazing in

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  most of the criticism of the usa seems to come from our european brothers and sisters.

  i call them such because they primarily settled our continient and are our ancestors.

  i have noticed some trends in this and find some fair things on their part for americans to consider.

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  Cool points Amazing, taken on board.

  Mark
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  Happy Ruddy Independence Day

  by invisible in

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  sorry for upsetting sensitive souls in here, wish you all a great and enjoyable day on the 4th of july.. mark

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  Sorry for upsetting sensitive souls in here, wish you all a great and enjoyable day on the 4th of July.

  Mark
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  What do Americans actually really know about???

  by invisible in

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  what do americans in general actually really know about the big outside world outside of their own culture?.

  it's certainly not just me, but for years since early childhood in fact, it has been commonly accepted by many, that americans in general are the biggest ignorant fools residing almost anywhere on the planet, yet they still do their damndest to have everyone believe what a great nation they are.

  is it even beyond their comprehension how foolish they look often to the rest of the world, the fact that they have so little understanding of problems on the worldwide front?.

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  Simon, no need to flatter yourself. The only reason I came back here in the first place was because of a certain posters request, namely Flower, for me to return, no other reason. I could go on, but whats the point in negotiating with a brick wall?
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  What do Americans actually really know about???

  by invisible in

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  what do americans in general actually really know about the big outside world outside of their own culture?.

  it's certainly not just me, but for years since early childhood in fact, it has been commonly accepted by many, that americans in general are the biggest ignorant fools residing almost anywhere on the planet, yet they still do their damndest to have everyone believe what a great nation they are.

  is it even beyond their comprehension how foolish they look often to the rest of the world, the fact that they have so little understanding of problems on the worldwide front?.

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  No problems Zenpunk, call a truce I will, perhaps I under-estimated the sensitivity here, have an excellent day mate, wish you well in everything you do.

  Mark
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  Test: Where do you stand politically?

  by JanH in

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  sometimes political orientation is described through a left-right axis only, which is obviously inadequate as it tends to associate gandhi and stalin, and make pol pot a radical and hitler a conservative.. this is a good, short test that asks you a number of questions and places you on a two-dimensional axis.. take it here: http://www.digitalronin.f2s.com/politicalcompass/.

  i took the test and got the following result:.

  your political compass:economic left/right: -1.12. authoritarian/libertarian: -6.21. that is, centrist with a slight leftist bent, strongly libertarian.

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  Economic Left / Right -5.62

  Authoritarian / Libertarian -5.33

  Close to Tony Benn & Ken Livingstone, (Tony is a compliment)
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  What do Americans actually really know about???

  by invisible in

  1. jw
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  what do americans in general actually really know about the big outside world outside of their own culture?.

  it's certainly not just me, but for years since early childhood in fact, it has been commonly accepted by many, that americans in general are the biggest ignorant fools residing almost anywhere on the planet, yet they still do their damndest to have everyone believe what a great nation they are.

  is it even beyond their comprehension how foolish they look often to the rest of the world, the fact that they have so little understanding of problems on the worldwide front?.

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  Would love to Francoise, in fact if anyone has a few good books to add to my reading list so that I maybe better imformed in future, please feel free to send them through, my mail is always open.

  Simon, you are funny.

  Mark Price
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  What do Americans actually really know about???

  by invisible in

  1. jw
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  what do americans in general actually really know about the big outside world outside of their own culture?.

  it's certainly not just me, but for years since early childhood in fact, it has been commonly accepted by many, that americans in general are the biggest ignorant fools residing almost anywhere on the planet, yet they still do their damndest to have everyone believe what a great nation they are.

  is it even beyond their comprehension how foolish they look often to the rest of the world, the fact that they have so little understanding of problems on the worldwide front?.

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  Whatever Simon whatever, been there before, why should I worry about it? Big deal, getting 'disfellowshipped' from JW.Com, hell too funny. Btw having a laugh at the expense of some bombing? Where was the reference to that?

  Mark Price
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  What do Americans actually really know about???

  by invisible in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  what do americans in general actually really know about the big outside world outside of their own culture?.

  it's certainly not just me, but for years since early childhood in fact, it has been commonly accepted by many, that americans in general are the biggest ignorant fools residing almost anywhere on the planet, yet they still do their damndest to have everyone believe what a great nation they are.

  is it even beyond their comprehension how foolish they look often to the rest of the world, the fact that they have so little understanding of problems on the worldwide front?.

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  Maybe I'm just jealous of your culture, I agree the Brits and Europeans too can be fairly dumbassed too. Sure if I came to the States my opinions would change moderately, I don't doubt on the more personal level that you are all very decent people, but in policy decisions affecting other nations you do come across as dumb to say the least. Whats more, even the WT was started off in your wunnerful country, dumb by anyones stretch of the imagination!! OK, so I'm just being controversial, the real question I guess is, why is mankind so dumb, arrogant and stupid, why do all of us take decisions which represent the easy way out rather than facing up to all our combined problems with more responsibility? (I'm just as annoyed with my dumbass self, do not fret)

  But Americans are funny, you do collectively ask for a piss take to be taken out of you. Would love to visit there one day, would be entertaining to say the least.

  Cheers for helping me have a laugh today.

  Mark Price

  Cornwall UK