LittleSkyWitch 0 #1 February 15, 2003 A suggestion needed... How to describe better the residents of the CIS: - The residents of the CIS... or - The residents of the ex-USSR ??? Please, it's very important... thanks__*______________________________ Little SkyWitch http://www.skydiveua.info ______________________________*__ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #2 February 15, 2003 I think you should change the description all together...... Indepentdant Collection of Nocturnal States I.C.O.N.S. or Independant Collection of Misguied Countries I.C.M.C.Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #3 February 15, 2003 Independent States of Easten Europe. ? We know it as "The Former Soviet Union" ps. Welcome to the forums. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleSkyWitch 0 #4 February 15, 2003 I really appreciate your help.... I think "Independant Collection of Misguied Countries" (c) would be just the very thing!!! I have to go, but I'll be back.... to finish discussion __*______________________________ Little SkyWitch http://www.skydiveua.info ______________________________*__ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #5 February 15, 2003 Hi Witchy, (Places tongue firmly in cheek...) How about "Econs" (Ex-Commies, Ok Now)? (...And removes tongue). Seriously, while I know it's not altogether accurate, why not "Russians" or "Soviets" Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,588 #6 February 15, 2003 You could call them "they who would have been Soviets 20 years ago," or "from the former Soviet Union," by their particular nationalities, or Eastern Europeans and Western Asians. In 20 years, the language used to describe a people can mold both others' opinions of them, and their opinion of themselves. If we all learn the words Ukrainians, Georgians etc. automatically, then it will be easier to remember where (generally) their countries are, and that they're different. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
