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aciddrop616 said:
Harsh, yes. Do i care, no. We all have to start our car history somewhere.
atleast i didnt go down the corse-laa/saxo route.
Despite the poor colour choice I am sure the Golf is not a bad car. atleast i didnt go down the corse-laa/saxo route.
But having lived in the US for 9 years, and being married to an American, and having an American kid, let me assure you that while a number of Americans are deserving of ridicule most nations have a sector of society equally deserving.
And while it is fair to look at a number of American personalities and politicians and assume that they are representative of an entire nation, they really only represent the ends of the bellcurve, the majority of people are generally decent.
It's a bit like judging Britain entirely on the basis of people starring in "You've been framed" or the British Cabinet.
SS HSV said:
Actually I thought the one about the British chav getting his leg trapped in the concrete fence panel was far more entertaining.
Stupidity is multicultural
Agreed, my vid of the month that is. Anyone that wears tracksuit and trainers in the street deserves no less than what that chav got. Stupidity is multicultural
GavinPearson said:
I don't see what the big deal is.
It could be worse - you could call yourself acid drop and drive round in an ancient purple Golf.
Now that would be embarassing.
Thats funny.It could be worse - you could call yourself acid drop and drive round in an ancient purple Golf.
Now that would be embarassing.
I just checked out your car history. Some very cool classics but you obviously got married and let it slip. I don't even know what a Ford Fusion is (Probably a people carrier).
GavinPearson said:
aciddrop616 said:
Harsh, yes. Do i care, no. We all have to start our car history somewhere.
atleast i didnt go down the corse-laa/saxo route.
Despite the poor colour choice I am sure the Golf is not a bad car. atleast i didnt go down the corse-laa/saxo route.
But having lived in the US for 9 years, and being married to an American, and having an American kid, let me assure you that while a number of Americans are deserving of ridicule most nations have a sector of society equally deserving.
And while it is fair to look at a number of American personalities and politicians and assume that they are representative of an entire nation, they really only represent the ends of the bellcurve, the majority of people are generally decent.
It's a bit like judging Britain entirely on the basis of people starring in "You've been framed" or the British Cabinet.
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AUSTIN POWERS!!!!!
off all the films to chose from. they use him as a steriotype. thing is, Im normally very good at telling when someone is just joking or being deadly serious, and they were all serious when they were saying it.
Also, if i give you some money, can you send me an American history text book, because, i get the feeling they are very dfferent in comparison to one from GB.
anyways, thats basically one reason im slightly tainted towards to american community, however, I love the place, and every one ive come into contact with from there has been sound.
lost track of what i was saying half way through, so that probably doesnt make sense, but hey ho, thats of the joys of just getting up, thus still being tired, and being a blonde
thom
bob1179 said:
There seem to be a lot of 'American bashing' going on at the moment. I've never really understood this as we seem to have a lot of our 'Cousins from across the pond' present on PH.
As has been mentioned, stupidity is universal, why keep singling out the yanks?
I have always found that people in Europe who are most vocal about their distaste for my land are those who know it the least. I certainly don't take offense.As has been mentioned, stupidity is universal, why keep singling out the yanks?
Of course, I drive a Cadillac and own Pistols so I suppose I am in something of a Glass House.
bob1179 said:
As has been mentioned, stupidity is universal, why keep singling out the yanks?
George Bush...Sarah Palin... you have to assume at least half of Americans are retarded for voting for them? Now I know we like to bash our own leaders here...but compared to these two, our offerings to the world political stage appear a little more clever - even if you don't necessarily agree with their policies.edeted four pour speelin
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Hyperion said:
bob1179 said:
As has been mentioned, stupidity is universal, why keep singling out the yanks?
George Bush...Sarah Palin... you have to assume at least half of Americans are retarded for voting for them? Now I know we like to bash our own leaders here...but compared to these two, our offerings to the world political stage appear a little more cleaver - even if you don't necessarily agree with their policies.Gassing Station | The Pie & Piston Archive | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff