craichead 0 #76 May 26, 2005 QuoteJust American- no need to specify where from, because I'm from North America (the good ole USA) Uhhhh...North America is a continent that includes Canada, the United States of America and Mexico. Although, the inclusion/exclusion of the Latin American countries will vary with geopolitical views. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_America _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skolls081102 0 #77 May 26, 2005 QuoteQuoteJust American- no need to specify where from, because I'm from North America (the good ole USA) Uhhhh...North America is a continent that includes Canada, the United States of America and Mexico. Although, the inclusion/exclusion of the Latin American countries will vary with geopolitical views. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_America _Pm Thanks for the geography lesson. I would never have known that North America was a continent. Damn...I always thought it was an island. ANyway- I was just saying I was American (fom North America {the Continent} and USA {the country}). The sole intention, is learning to fly.Condition grounded, but determined to try.Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies.Tongue tied and twisted, just an Earth bound misfit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #78 May 26, 2005 QuoteThanks for the geography lesson. I would never have known that North America was a continent. Damn...I always thought it was an island. Well, with the US grade school education being what it is, I wouldn't be surprised if the average American didn't know that North America was a continent. _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 #79 May 26, 2005 QuoteQuoteUsing the term “African-American” connects us to a time when we were Kings, Doctors, Craftsmen, Teachers , Leaders, and Free. But my problem with that theory is this- What if you are Black, and your heritage is not African????? A friend of mine from work is Black- not African. So he checks Other on the forms. In America you need to remember, that not all BLACKS came from Africa- not all BLACKS need to remind themselves of a time when they were Kings, Doctors, etc... Not all BLACKS trace thie lineage to a time of slavery in the US. Some BLACKS, are just that- BLACK. The confusion starts when people try to equade what continent somebody is from with Nationality or race. Actually ALL black people DO come from Africa. But all Africans are not black. I am not referring to the South Africans who ancestors were European settlers. They are just people I could point to for fun tearing up somebody Afican-American political correctness. I am referring to the people from North Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, etc. Their race is not easy to decifer. Some are lighter some are darker, none are blond but almost all can pass for Sicilians (who by most people are considered white). Different races can be attributed to different climates. Do any of you think its a coincidence that black people whose skin constantly produces melanin regardless of their sun exposure just happen to be from the hottest continent on the planet. Is it also a mystery that all the yellow people with naturally squintting eyes all come from the Orient or that the people with the lightest skin tone in the world descend from the colder places. Oh and on a final not that King, doctor, craftsmen, etc... thing is always funny to hear. Because the reality is that the slaves were already slaves in Africa that were sold by their own people. Before blaming the "white devils" for the problems black people have in the U.S., Africa or anywhere else in the world think about it a little. Which of the 7 continents hosts the poorest countries by any standard? In that continent which country has the highest standard of living? Is it one where the "white devils" colinized? hint, hint (Union of South Africa) Or is it one of the Middle Eastern countries that has oil money also coming from the "white Devils"? Lets look at the rest of the world. The French went into Algieria and the went to Haiti, how does the Standard of living compare between those two. Spain when went to the Domincan Republic and Puerto Rico. The Dominican Republic is about 90% black? Puerto Rico is mostly mixed with a significant white (Spanish) portion? How does the standard of living between these two countries compare? I remember from my history of Cuba class that it was mentioned that the Cubans who came in the 60's had kids who were earning significantly higher incomes than the average Americans. But that the ones coming in the 80's and later (of a tendency to a darker shade) were living below the poverty level. The funny thing is that my liberal teacher cited this as proof of American racism. I say "what a crock".If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass. Can't think of anything I need No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound. Nothing to eat, no books to read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #80 May 26, 2005 QuoteWhich of the 7 continents hosts the poorest countries by any standard? Antarctica? Or was that a leading question? maybe rhetorical question? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 #81 May 26, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhich of the 7 continents hosts the poorest countries by any standard? Antarctica? Or was that a leading question? maybe rhetorical question? Actually there are no countries in Antarctica. But atleast we can assume you know what the 7 continents are. That brings it down to that last 6. I am sure you can figure it out.If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass. Can't think of anything I need No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound. Nothing to eat, no books to read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #82 May 26, 2005 QuoteWhich of the 7 continents hosts the poorest countries by any standard? Alabama? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 #83 May 26, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhich of the 7 continents hosts the poorest countries by any standard? Alabama? You know that is one of the poorest seven states but we need continents here people Continents. If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass. Can't think of anything I need No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound. Nothing to eat, no books to read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO33 0 #84 May 26, 2005 Quote.....Oh and on a final not that King, doctor, craftsmen, etc... thing is always funny to hear. Because the reality is that the slaves were already slaves in Africa that were sold by their own people. ........ You sorta proved my point....they weren't just slaves they were Slave Owners, Kings, Queens, Teachers, etc . In the USA for the most part they were sold or born a slave and most likley to die a slave. and so were your children and grandchildren. QuoteBefore blaming the "white devils" for the problems black people have in the U.S Don't know if this was directed at me but I never mentioned the "white devils" being the blame for Black folks problems. Blue Skies Black Death Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #85 May 27, 2005 The main reason that being ?-American doesn't make sense is that it infers some cultural heritage. Most Americans actually lack an identifiable culture of any kind. If a 30 yo person from New York moved to Texas and started to claim to be a Southerner or Texan, people would laugh. Their culture/identity is that of a New Yorker, not a Southerner. Same for continental moves. I know a woman whose father is from Kenya. The Kenyans view her as a person of Western European background because she grew up in the US. They did not regard her as African. People whose ancestors arrived from another country 100 years ago, need to get over it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #86 May 27, 2005 QuoteMost Americans actually lack an identifiable culture of any kind. Oooooh, now there's a "happy thought". Do you even know what the word culture means? . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #87 May 27, 2005 QuoteDo you even know what the word culture means? From the French: Cul = Ass Ture = short for torture. Culture=bad anal experience. What do I win? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #88 May 27, 2005 QuoteWhat do I win? A barbed wire dildo! . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #89 May 27, 2005 QuoteA barbed wire dildo! That's hot! I just creamed my jeans! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #90 May 27, 2005 QuoteThat's hot! I just creamed my jeans! TMI . . . TMI . . . TMI . . . . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dorbie 0 #91 May 27, 2005 QuoteHere it is! I guess they changed the logo to a white man...my bad. It's still funny, though. http://www.sinosplice.com/weblog/archives/001456.php _Pm In Britain there was a brand of jam that had a golliwog more recently christened "Golly" printed on every jar, and that was pretty recent. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/1505411.stm http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=golliwog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antifnsocial 0 #92 May 27, 2005 QuoteQuoteDo you even know what the word culture means? From the French: Cul = Ass Ture = short for torture. Culture=bad anal experience. What do I win?How about my Irish red heal up your a@%!!! Please feel free to reply to my posts and pm's, but only if you're smart enough to understand what they really mean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #93 May 27, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteDo you even know what the word culture means? From the French: Cul = Ass Ture = short for torture. Culture=bad anal experience. What do I win?How about my Irish red heal up your a@%!!! So then what are culinary treats linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #94 May 27, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDo you even know what the word culture means? From the French: Cul = Ass Ture = short for torture. Culture=bad anal experience. What do I win?How about my Irish red heal up your a@%!!! So then what are culinary treats Butt candy? ewwwwwwww...... linzMike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #95 May 27, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDo you even know what the word culture means? From the French: Cul = Ass Ture = short for torture. Culture=bad anal experience. What do I win?How about my Irish red heal up your a@%!!! So then what are culinary treats Butt candy? ewwwwwwww...... linz BWA HA HA HA!!! -- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #96 May 27, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteWhich of the 7 continents hosts the poorest countries by any standard? Alabama? You know that is one of the poorest seven states but we need continents here people Continents. Pittsburgh? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #97 May 27, 2005 QuotePittsburgh? He said Continents, not countries, you silly. Pay attention! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #98 May 27, 2005 QuoteQuotePittsburgh? He said Continents, not countries, you silly. Pay attention! Sorry, er, the Sahara? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
