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Re: CringeintheUSA

It's just not the same outside of Blogit, no interaction, I missed it.

Also, it seemed that though it was a group that left here, it was just individuals outside of here.

posted by CringeintheUSA on July 19, 2008 at 1:44 PM | link to this | reply

vickip

Such a viewpoint is necessary for one in the military, especially when in combat zones. Too much empathy could make doing one's duty extremely difficult, if not impossible.

posted by Talion_ on July 13, 2008 at 6:53 PM | link to this | reply

Kabu

I'm most certainly biased, but definitely give me the western way every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

posted by Talion_ on July 13, 2008 at 6:48 PM | link to this | reply

benzinha

I think that's exactly what's happening now. The question is, will be learn from it? I certainly hope so.

posted by Talion_ on July 13, 2008 at 6:42 PM | link to this | reply

A friend of mine in Kuwait had this at the end of her email:

(re the military) "If you can't stand behind us, feel free to stand in front of us."

posted by VictoriaP on July 13, 2008 at 6:41 PM | link to this | reply

CringeintheUSA

What you described is the essence of being a good citizen. I see I'm not the only one that came slinking back. It's odd how this place can have such a hold on us, isn't it?

posted by Talion_ on July 13, 2008 at 6:41 PM | link to this | reply

vogue

It's odd that those who would like to stay are faced with so much red tape, but those who enter illegally often thrive. On top of that, if any wished to do harm, they wouldn't apply for citizenship in the first place.

posted by Talion_ on July 13, 2008 at 6:38 PM | link to this | reply

Ciel

The smart alecks have their place as well. Most of the greastest artists, regardless of their fields, were basically smart alecks.

posted by Talion_ on July 13, 2008 at 6:36 PM | link to this | reply

I love a sunburnt country , a land of sweeping plains

of rugged mountain rangers of drought and .............how can one not love liberty/ Nowhere on earth is perfect, but give me somewhere like Australia Canada or the States anytime over some other places I can think of.(eight months out I am feeling just a wee bit homesick for the land down under I think)

posted by Kabu on July 12, 2008 at 9:05 PM | link to this | reply

Talion, America Spank it and send it into a corner.

posted by benzinha on July 12, 2008 at 8:27 PM | link to this | reply

Ooops, that should be "I've".

posted by CringeintheUSA on July 12, 2008 at 4:48 PM | link to this | reply

I done nothing but benefit since I came to this country, so regardless

of it's perceived faults, it's delivered for me and my family.

It's made our lives better, and yes, though some of it was dependent on the better familial support here, I've also been made to feel a hell of a lot more valuable as an employee since I came here.

Inasmuch as there are definite things wrong, and issues that need correcting politically, I feel that because of my experiences here to date, that whatever I can contribute back will be in a positive spirit and with the aim of hoping to help others benefit in the way that we have, and making this country as great as it can be.

Having said all of that, I am looking forward to January.

posted by CringeintheUSA on July 12, 2008 at 4:47 PM | link to this | reply

Talion,

I agree with you. America is pretty screwed up but there are some good things, too. I am proud to be an American but I'm often embarrased by our president and company. It's no wonder why so many countries hate us. But, one thing I can say that I hate is when people live here but parade their patriotism for their "home country" and bitch about this one. I want to tell them if they hate it here so much and are so in love with their home country, um....you love it so much, GO HOME! Who's keeping you here? I don't get that.

posted by SpitFire70 on July 12, 2008 at 11:32 AM | link to this | reply

I love America, but they won't lt me stay!! just too much red tape to cut through, so it's in and out for me as often as possible. See, I'm a patriot by proxy so to speak.