The America I know

[waltappel 1]

I've been PMing back and forth with someone who is about as much of a Hillary fan as I am. She (no, not Hillary!) sent me a link to a blog that is a nice change from the venomous anti-American crap that is constantly pumped out by the media and Hollywood types.

It's a bit longish, so if you want to read just part, I recommend scrolling down to "Day 15, Mile 5,319: Brooklyn, New York and WTC".

Here's the link.

I hope the person who sent me the link starts posting here. She has some good stuff to say.

Walt

[Mike111 0]

I must admit, there is helluva a lot that people around the world in many countries that don't appreciate what America has done for them

America is a great civilisation - not the hope of the world and all that stuff, but a nation where generally very good values are held and where democracy thrives.

That mught sound like fantasy world stuff, but i think the American media and indeed some, but very few, citizens keep critiscising themselves - they are a great nation. I wish they would realise that.

America certaintly isn;t the "hollywood Golden image" some people believe, but it fucking well is one of the fairest and best nations on this damn planet.- not the best (liek i stated before in a post , not going back on myself) - but certainly ONE of the best

I just wish its media and individuals would realise what a greta society there are buth culturally and democraticly.

If some don;t sya it i will,

Thanks America.

[shropshire 0]

Mike...pass me a bucket!! people are people and you'll meet good and bad where ever you look. America is just another community of people. It 's got loads to offer and loads to learn..... just like the rest of us.

(.)Y(.)
Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

[Frenchy68 0]

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...anti-American crap that is constantly pumped out by the media and Hollywood types

God forbid a former president of the Screen Actors' Guild ever become President of the US! That'll be the day...

"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."

[Gawain 0]

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...anti-American crap that is constantly pumped out by the media and Hollywood types

God forbid a former president of the Screen Actors' Guild ever become President of the US! That'll be the day...

Yeah, his message was a full 180 degrees from what's in place now. Geez...

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!

[Mike111 0]

Sure, people are peple.

But on the whole,as a society,they rock, and i have very strong personal oppinions as to why this is so.

Every country has a lot learn, but USA is still one of the best IMHO.

Just my 0.02.

But very good rational post Tony, youre helluva lot wiser than i am. - no sarcasm at all.

[Channman 2]

Reagan, now that was one fine President. We need more like him. Get a guy like that running for office there be no stopping him...win in another land slide, take 47 states easy.

[billvon 3,120]

>Reagan, now that was one fine President. We need more like him.

There are plenty to choose from. Clint Eastwood? Mark Hamill? Vin Diesel? George Clooney? No shortage of Hollywood types that are really popular.

[Skyrad 0]

Yea, I loved that moment when he told the world Live on TV that we were in the process of nuking the 'Evil Empire' boy was that fun

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca

[waltappel 1]

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Yea, I loved that moment when he told the world Live on TV that we were in the process of nuking the 'Evil Empire' boy was that fun

As I recall, that was a microphone check, not live TV, and he was just goofing around.

Don't get me wrong--I did not like Reagan as president. I thought he spent waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much money. The two things I did like about him a lot were that he really was a GREAT orator and he came from a time when it was actually ok to love your country and publicly say so--even the Hollywood crowd.

Walt

[Frenchy68 0]

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he came from a time when it was actually ok to love your country and publicly say so--even the Hollywood crowd.

I would argue that things are still the same. Let's not confuse patriotism with nationalism. One can love one's country while still disagree with its administration. Being critical of a system, if constructively done, only helps improving the said system. The beauty of the US is that throughout its history, there were critics, some of whom helped improving some aspects of the society we now love. Extremism from wither side is usually more destructive than constructive. But criticism opens debates, which, hopefully, can lead to the bettering of our society.

"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."

[waltappel 1]

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he came from a time when it was actually ok to love your country and publicly say so--even the Hollywood crowd.

I would argue that things are still the same. Let's not confuse patriotism with nationalism. One can love one's country while still disagree with its administration. Being critical of a system, if constructively done, only helps improving the said system. The beauty of the US is that throughout its history, there were critics, some of whom helped improving some aspects of the society we now love. Extremism from wither side is usually more destructive than constructive. But criticism opens debates, which, hopefully, can lead to the bettering of our society.

I'm with you 100%. They key concept, though, is having some sort of constructive dialog. I often target the Hollywood crowd because they so publicly spit on the country that has given them the opportunities that led to the fame and wealth they enjoy. Rather than giving something back, many of them choose to belittle and berate.

There are exceptions, though. They just don't get a lot of press, with the exception of "The Governator".

Walt