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  US Patriotism VS the Rest of the World

  by Xena in

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  abaddon and i were having a discussion in another thread regarding the differences between us patriotism and european patriotism.

  apparently some people consider the us to be peopled with rabid flag waving, my country right or wrong, ugly americans.

  i am wondering what the general concensus of this board would be?.

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  manon

  America is very colorful place just like the shades in the rainbow. My ancestry is native american, spaniard, with a drop of french.

  I wish you can all come and visit america. I invite you all to come and see stay a while. One region is so very different from another. We have a mix of culture within our culture. Not to mention ideas within ideas. New Yorkers are very different than Georgians we sound different we look different but we are still americans.

  So naturally we divide politically It's normal it gives us a sense of freedom and variety it's an interesting mix it's how we express our individuality so we're never dull.

  Our climate is different from one region to another. I recommend the caribean islands the waters are warm in blue & green beautifully tropical. I know many foreigners who've come to visit and never want to leave.

  I hope that your notions on who you think we are can be swayed. I hope you all come around and see us in a different lite. It's time to win the peace.
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  Salute the flag

  by manon in

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  during my childhood growing up jw while in grammar school saluting the flag or reciting the pledge of allegiance was practice every morning in our classrooms.

  before the begining of every school year my mother would have a talk with my new teachers about our religious beliefs and practices.

  i detested this i wanted to recite the pledge just like my classmates and sing the star spangled banner outloud.

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  Thank you Spunky Chick,

  My kindred spirit. I was begining to think I was the only weirdo on the planet who ever experienced this as a child. Not only was the pledge recited every morning but during the middle of the week we would have assemby with flag waving and the whole shebang!!!! It was pure torment. I remember once I was voted in to march and carry the flag, forget it, I got so sick I had to spend the rest of the day in the infirmary. It was hell on earth.

  Thank you DTM,

  For sharing your experiences. It truly isn't uncommon for churches and schools to still carry on with these customs. Yes you said it eloquently this infectious nationalism is geared to be taught and ingrained in the psyche of our youth. As you can see I wasn't supposed to recite the pledge but It didn't stop me from memorizing it word for word. It did what it was supposed to do. What ever happened to the seperation of church and state??

  Mystery,

  Thank you for your contribution and feedback.

  Realist,

  The message I was trying to convey is that the jw religion didn't allow or accept these particular notions but it didn't prevent children from learning them. And the desire to want to recite and sing came from the longing to assimilate with my peers. Children want to do these things. As an adult I don't care to assimilate because I prize my individuality. I am wide awake.
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  Your top 3 MJ's songs....

  by ScoobySnax in

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  ok he's gone a bit fruity ga-ga now, but michael jackson did do some great songs, if you could pic just 5 ....what would they be...???.

  5. another part of me.

  4.human nature.

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  I'm back to finish my list Jackson 5 list..............................................

  9. One day in your life

  10. I wanna be where you are

  11. I want you back

  12. The love you save

  13. Who's lovin you

  14. Get it together

  15. I'll be there

  16. The love you save***** personal fav

  18 Greatest Hits Jackson 5 fab cd sorry not fair to leave any out...........
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  Your top 3 MJ's songs....

  by ScoobySnax in

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  ok he's gone a bit fruity ga-ga now, but michael jackson did do some great songs, if you could pic just 5 ....what would they be...???.

  5. another part of me.

  4.human nature.

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  manon

  Michael Jacksons History:

  1. Rock with you

  2. Man in the mirror

  3. Don't stop till you get enough

  4. Scream

  Jackson 5

  1. ABC

  2. Got to be there

  3. With a child heart

  4. Mamas pearl

  5. Never can say goodbye

  6. Sugar daddy

  7. Looking through the window

  8. Dancing machine

  You know I can go on...................................................
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  Salute the flag

  by manon in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  during my childhood growing up jw while in grammar school saluting the flag or reciting the pledge of allegiance was practice every morning in our classrooms.

  before the begining of every school year my mother would have a talk with my new teachers about our religious beliefs and practices.

  i detested this i wanted to recite the pledge just like my classmates and sing the star spangled banner outloud.

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  Thank you Beryl & Freedom for sharing your views and feedback. I find your insight seemingly interesting.

  When I started this thread I wanted to convey ideas about how the churches teaching impact the lives of children on a day to day basis.

  The responsibilities placed on children to act accordingly, conscientiously. The weight and burden that accompanies these.

  The not meshing with peers because of said choices. That's kinda what I had in mind and wanted to say.
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  Salute the flag

  by manon in

  1. jw
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  during my childhood growing up jw while in grammar school saluting the flag or reciting the pledge of allegiance was practice every morning in our classrooms.

  before the begining of every school year my mother would have a talk with my new teachers about our religious beliefs and practices.

  i detested this i wanted to recite the pledge just like my classmates and sing the star spangled banner outloud.

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  manon

  During my childhood growing up jw while in grammar school saluting the flag or reciting the pledge of allegiance was practice every morning in our classrooms.

  Before the begining of every school year my mother would have a talk with my new teachers about our religious beliefs and practices.

  I detested this I wanted to recite the pledge just like my classmates and sing The Star Spangled Banner outloud.

  I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation under god with liberty and justice for all...............
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  Our 19th YEA!!!!!!!

  by SheilaM in

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  on sunday thunder and i will celebrate 19 years of marriage

  first i wanted you all to know what a great guy he is and secondly i wanted to wish thunder a happy happy anniversary.

  this poem i wrote him when we first met.

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  manon

  Happy Anniversary Sheila & Thunder

  Doesn't time fly when your in love? I wish you both 19+ happy more years.

  Manon

  p.s. keep writing poetry to each other soooo cooool!!!!
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  Apocryphal Books of the Bible

  by nativenyr23 in

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  was watching a history channel program last night (yeah, i'm a history channel geek!

  ) and was introduced for the first time in my life to the apocryphal books of the bible?!?!?!?!?

  omg....fascinating.

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  manon

  Pseduo,

  Thanks for the reply and taking the time out to research this for me. I usually buy my books from amazon.com, I'll be paying them a visit soon. Fascinating find.

  Ona, your so knowledgeable about this subject.

  Thank you thank you thank you, so much to read such little time.
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  Inspiration...

  by MegaDude in

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  just a few inspirational examples of what you can get done if you're willing to expend some sweat..... feel free to add your own to this list.

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  lynn hill is the only person to free-climb the 3,000-foot nose route on yosemite's el capitan in a single day.

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  manon

  Thanks megadude,

  Inspirational indeed, never judge the book by its cover. Personal fav Leonardo da Vinci.
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  test-can you see this picture?

  by liquidsky in

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  sorry to waste space, but can you see this pic?

  or is it a red x?

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  manon

  No liquidsky all I see is (alt x).