The UK and America

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<holy Jesus Mother of God. We have gone from the USA vs the UK and to all that it implies to Islam, the bible and the Chinese. Well, when you think of it, as things stand it's maybe the same thing.....in the long run. Plus "The World Corporation."
One thing is sure, if I may add my 2 pennies:
There is New York and the rest of the USA. Hey, we have enough problems with people from New Jersey, let alone the English (I didn't say the UK).
In fact there is California, NYC and all "those other people." Sounds silly. Right?
Bush & his gang have been a disaster. Period. Why? The forum doesn't have enough room.
I have lived in France for a number of years and never have I had a negative jibe against me with the exception of some clown who's daughter passed a very ugly time with a Christian nutcase family and some guy who got ripped off in New Orleans.
As for the UK. When I was on the Isle of Skye many, many years ago. I biked to a hostel, but the Warden wasn't in. Some English character with his group told me that the warden wasn't in ..."there is no room for you." I asked if he was in charge....and he said "yes, for the moment." The sun was setting and like most hostels in Scotland there was always a place on the floor. Not with this guy. Luckily, I went to the local Post Office that had a room. Two adorable old ladies not only made me a wonderful "tea" but offered me a bed for the night. They were Scottish of course.
In Knighten, Wales, when I stayed with an old friend of my grandfathers (this was during the Munich Olympics in 1972) Guys Rogers was always getting pissed off because the American Antheme was "too bloody long." Off course we had many whiskies to ease the pain.
So, in a word. if we bash the rednecks and the the like, okay. They deserve it. They are morons and dangerous sometimes. But most importantly we must bash all the A h$les, be it in South Africa (you are aware of what is going on there), China, Louisiana, Jersey City or Golders Green, etc..
Oh, another thing.... always read the very, very fine prints when you sign a contract with an Englishman. They are the best in contract law.
Cheers. This is a very good post.

Certain Texans are cool however. See below:

http://www.jimhightower.com/

[Rhisiart]

I'm lost for words. However, always a real joy to read your posts reed.

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If you want to see America in other ways, do check out the jimhightower site. Rather amusing. By the way, I'm a big fan of the English as long as they stop coming to France. Enough is enough. The Dutch as well. My friends in the Drôme tell me this. Here we go....another forum.
PS. I don't know if things have changed but when hitchiking in Scotland/Wales/Ireland, I was never picked-up by an English tourist.I often got the famous two fingers as well. Belgians, Russians, locals, etc. yes. Even a regular bus going to Oban. Why? I never understood. When I think about it though many of them were driving Minis filled to hilt with bagage in those days. Just no room for jerks like me in their car, I guess. It must be noted that when I was on my own I would walk for miles talking to sheep often under the rain and....saying to myself..."what the hell am I doing here!!!". The UK was a paradise for an American student. Met some really nice gals as well. I won't even talk about the pubs and the great folk I met on the way. Often English. Trust me. Viva the UK.

[duke2k7]

Originally Posted by Qion

It seems that with each passing week, I'm introduced to more despise and hatred from British people towards Americans. Whether it be on You Tube, the blogs I frequent, or simply on television, it seems that a fair number of people think America are a bunch of fat ignorant Christians with nothing better to do than eat cheese, watch American football, and generally wallow in their overblown patriotism and inflated egos from wars past.

I know that a fair number of people on this board hail from the UK, so please enlighten me. Our socioeconomic status here in America is frighteningly backwards, and a good number of hicks still believe in slavery, but we've places like New York and Silicon Valley where innovation and modernity is flourishing. Honestly, we're not all Christian, and over 50% of us disagree with Bush's foreign policy.

At any rate... please respond.

Hey there!!

I Hail from the UK, and this is my very first post, and quite disturbingly, I have to agree; for some reason, there are a few Britons out there who are far too opinionated, and find pleasure in berating other cultures and nations - don't worry, we aren't all egotistical, chauvenistic dinosaurs that think you guys only brought obesity and slavery to the floor - you guys have so many things that other nations should be proud of it's untrue, and a debate like this makes me sad - I wish everyone could get along. The main thing I have noticed is how a lot of Britons were in favour of the war in Iraq, but decided it incredibly easy to berate the yanks (sorry if you don't like th term guys...) simply cos of a few mistakes with triggers.

I have nothing but respect and awe for my US cousins, and let's face it, anyone who has a problem with the USA, really isn't worth bothering with - they probably couldn't hold this arguement up anyhoo! It is a sad day when someone feels compelled to make their first post on a new site an apology for the way certain members of their 'kinfolk' behave.

Sorry guys, some of us are ok...honest.

by the way, hi to everyone, just got my first Mac to play with - G4 Sawtooth, and I plan on spening lots of time speaking to you guys (English OR Americanm or french or...yada yada yada)

Take Care,

Rob.

[rubaiyat]

Originally Posted by Rhisiart

Ever tried reading the old testament?

Jesus seemed to have picked up much more of the philosophies from the East, disseminated through the remnants of Alexander the Great's conquests that stretched all the way to India.

Buddhism and Zoroastrianism particularly.

Buddha taught the sanctity and unity of life, expressed as "harm no others".

Zarathustra (Zororaster) not only acknowledged only one God, but also believed in; "Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds."

Yep, it always made me wonder how Jesus continues to be thought of as on the same page as the ancient Hebrews. But then he didn't make it past his 33rd.

Neither did either Christianity or Judaism in the Middle East when Mohammed came along as "God's Enforcer" in the 7th century.

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I'm not sure what Jesus & co. have to do in all this mayhem. Time to start another post, maybe. Unless you are from Mississippi or there abouts. I posted this in "What song are you playing now" but it seemes to sum it up for me here..... cheers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsyRF_i1PSs