America is the only country to live in.America is ahead of times while the immigrant countries try to hold our jock strap and struggle to put a meal on the table.All this bullsh*t about anti-America has to stop beacause this country allows for OPPORTUNITY for anybody.It is unfortunate that OUR country lets a immigrant or a non-american to come to this country with nothing and become a super star in time either thru business or education.Education is the equalizer.But these other countries or more than half the world are so dead that most of the clowns that live in these immigrant countries are drinking toilet water 7 days aweek. But hey their government and people chose that.Ask the average AMERICAN if we care about what the backwards governmemnt and people do everyday.We would reply as LONG AS THEY KILL THEMSELVES we don't give a sh*t about you,your country,family,your little kid,mother,father boss,or anything.WE HAVE THE WORLD BY THE BALLS HERE AND THE IMMIGRANTS that still live in their shed JUST HAVE THE WORLD FOR ANOTHER DAY!, IF THAT!
Captain you be right, education is equalizer! My brother had noting when he went to America, but he graduated from New York University and he is a hot shot doctor m,aking big money now.I went to visit one time when he was in school and the United States is fantastic.But you people in the US have alot of things over their and credit cards are easy to get.A big country and alot of history where ever you go.Clubs are great too.
The land of the free? Really?
Is that why we have the largest percentage of prisoners per capita in the world? Most of whom oare non-violent drug offenders.
LAnd of the free is nothing more than hyperbole. An ideal, that we have long since forgotten , other than to boast about.
From,
A sad American
Is that why we have the largest percentage of prisoners per capita in the world? Most of whom oare non-violent drug offenders.
LAnd of the free is nothing more than hyperbole. An ideal, that we have long since forgotten , other than to boast about.
From,
A sad American
"Ask the average AMERICAN if we care about what the backwards governmemnt and people do everyday.We would reply as LONG AS THEY KILL THEMSELVES we don't give a sh*t about you,your country,family,your little kid,mother,father boss,or anything."
We decent Americans can only hope that a comment like this couldn't be further from "average". It would be sad to think that "average" Americans are that lacking in a sense of right and wrong, on the other hand look how violent we are amongst ourselves.
"The land of the free? Really?
Is that why we have the largest percentage of prisoners per capita in the world? Most of whom oare non-violent drug offenders."
Very, very valid point!
"America has been blessed because of a remnant of biblle beliving
Christians that live here, no other reason."
ROTFLMFAO. One of the most important principles that our nation was founded on was freedom from religious persecution. Franklin, one of our founding fathers in case you forgot, was an atheist.
"Chonce - Obey the law and you don't have to worry about going to jail. If you don't like that go to another country that lets you smoke your joints."
You seem to have forgotten that civil disobedience when the government is wrong is not only part of a healthy democracy but also a civic duty. I imagine you don't even know why marijuana is illegal do you? Are you even aware that it has absolutely nothing to do with it being bad for anybody? The government has allowed and profited through taxes, the selling of cigarettes for years and that with cigarettes being much more detrimental to your health. Big business lobbying in congress (Dow or Dupont, don't remember which) led to the illegalization of marijuana because they wanted to sell nylon rope and could not compete with the quality of hemp rope, which by the way was the only rope strong enough to hold the sails on Columbus's ships. In other words, in part we have the marijuana plant to thank for even getting to America.
We decent Americans can only hope that a comment like this couldn't be further from "average". It would be sad to think that "average" Americans are that lacking in a sense of right and wrong, on the other hand look how violent we are amongst ourselves.
"The land of the free? Really?
Is that why we have the largest percentage of prisoners per capita in the world? Most of whom oare non-violent drug offenders."
Very, very valid point!
"America has been blessed because of a remnant of biblle beliving
Christians that live here, no other reason."
ROTFLMFAO. One of the most important principles that our nation was founded on was freedom from religious persecution. Franklin, one of our founding fathers in case you forgot, was an atheist.
"Chonce - Obey the law and you don't have to worry about going to jail. If you don't like that go to another country that lets you smoke your joints."
You seem to have forgotten that civil disobedience when the government is wrong is not only part of a healthy democracy but also a civic duty. I imagine you don't even know why marijuana is illegal do you? Are you even aware that it has absolutely nothing to do with it being bad for anybody? The government has allowed and profited through taxes, the selling of cigarettes for years and that with cigarettes being much more detrimental to your health. Big business lobbying in congress (Dow or Dupont, don't remember which) led to the illegalization of marijuana because they wanted to sell nylon rope and could not compete with the quality of hemp rope, which by the way was the only rope strong enough to hold the sails on Columbus's ships. In other words, in part we have the marijuana plant to thank for even getting to America.
"If you dont like it go to another country where you can skmoe joints"
Well first of all, you have no clue as to what substances I do or do not take.
Secondly, this "love it or leave it" notion is very un-american, in that it is on contrast of the very definition of a democracy. It is supposed ot be "love it or change it"...you know that whole sum of our parts thing, that we try to pretend we adhere to.
"Obey the law and your free" (paraprhase)
Translation: You are free unless the government says otherwise.
You my friend are un-American, not me. Your statements are taking a collective shit on our Constitution, forefathers and ideals.
Blind Patriotism frightens me. Take off the rose colored glasses.
Well first of all, you have no clue as to what substances I do or do not take.
Secondly, this "love it or leave it" notion is very un-american, in that it is on contrast of the very definition of a democracy. It is supposed ot be "love it or change it"...you know that whole sum of our parts thing, that we try to pretend we adhere to.
"Obey the law and your free" (paraprhase)
Translation: You are free unless the government says otherwise.
You my friend are un-American, not me. Your statements are taking a collective shit on our Constitution, forefathers and ideals.
Blind Patriotism frightens me. Take off the rose colored glasses.
Kaya man:
I'm not agreeing or disagreeing with your overall opinion. However, I don't think Franklin was an atheist but rather a deist. Although it has been a while for me as far as school is concerned, but Mr. Franklin instituted the requirement for a daily prayer to open either the Supreme Court or Congress or both.
That might be a good exercise for some of the explorers on this forum.
I'm not agreeing or disagreeing with your overall opinion. However, I don't think Franklin was an atheist but rather a deist. Although it has been a while for me as far as school is concerned, but Mr. Franklin instituted the requirement for a daily prayer to open either the Supreme Court or Congress or both.
That might be a good exercise for some of the explorers on this forum.
Moneybags,
Thanks, just did a little reading and you are correct, deist. Honestly I appreciate it.
With all due respect, this I don't understand....
"That might be a good exercise for some of the explorers on this forum."
I thought faith was supposed to be a personal thing that fullfills the individual. How would imposing that on those not of faith or of other faiths be good for anybody?
Thanks, just did a little reading and you are correct, deist. Honestly I appreciate it.
With all due respect, this I don't understand....
"That might be a good exercise for some of the explorers on this forum."
I thought faith was supposed to be a personal thing that fullfills the individual. How would imposing that on those not of faith or of other faiths be good for anybody?
Kaya man:
To clarify what I said earlier, I wasn't 100% sure about what I said and seeing that I was getting ready to go out of town for a power dinner, I was hoping someone who had the time to do some research could either confirm or negate that statement.
As far as those not of faith as you say, I consider anything you believe a form of faith. Whether you do or do not believe in God, you're believing something. Whatever floats your boat as long as you don't compromise my or my family's safety.
I had a neighbor once that found it prudent to sacrifice our beloved pet. Almost two weeks after the fact, I contracted a couple of thugs on parole to put that spineless bastard in the I.C.U.
Justice was served
To clarify what I said earlier, I wasn't 100% sure about what I said and seeing that I was getting ready to go out of town for a power dinner, I was hoping someone who had the time to do some research could either confirm or negate that statement.
As far as those not of faith as you say, I consider anything you believe a form of faith. Whether you do or do not believe in God, you're believing something. Whatever floats your boat as long as you don't compromise my or my family's safety.
Justice was served
kaya man, what are you talking about when you state "ROTFLMFAO. One of the most important principles that our nation was founded on was freedom from religious persecution. Franklin, one of our founding fathers in case you forgot, was an atheist."
Ben Franklin, whom I think you are talking about was not an atheist! Here is a quote from his own autobiography: "I never doubted, for instance, the existence of Diety, that he made the world and governed it by his providence, that the most acceptable service of God was doing good to man, that our souls are immortal, and that all crime will be punished and virtue rewarded either here or thereafter. These I esteemed the essentials of every religion"
I don't know whether you made it up, or if you got it from some revisionist history book, but it's wrong and therefore makes everything you've stated possibly incorrect - an errent or purposeful lie!
You should do your homework before you make sych outright statements!
Ben Franklin, whom I think you are talking about was not an atheist! Here is a quote from his own autobiography: "I never doubted, for instance, the existence of Diety, that he made the world and governed it by his providence, that the most acceptable service of God was doing good to man, that our souls are immortal, and that all crime will be punished and virtue rewarded either here or thereafter. These I esteemed the essentials of every religion"
I don't know whether you made it up, or if you got it from some revisionist history book, but it's wrong and therefore makes everything you've stated possibly incorrect - an errent or purposeful lie!
You should do your homework before you make sych outright statements!
I am not complaining about the quality of my life. I bet on football, was raised in a suburban home, with big yard, pool and access to my parents sports utility vehichles. In many ways I am lucky to have been born here. In some ways, I love America. If I didnt I wouldnt so much as waste 2 minutes typing what I think sucks about it.
It is a democracy! WE ARE SUPPOSED TO GET INVLOlVED AND PROTECT OUR FREEDOMS! Your cheerleader, sideline, blind patriotism is exactly why AMerica is a shell of its former self.
It is a democracy! WE ARE SUPPOSED TO GET INVLOlVED AND PROTECT OUR FREEDOMS! Your cheerleader, sideline, blind patriotism is exactly why AMerica is a shell of its former self.
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Your Silence Just to Hear Your Self
Do You Want What I Want?
Desire Not a Thing
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Doesn't Matter What You See
Or into it What You Read
You Can Do it Your Own Way
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Independence Limited
Freedom of Choice
Choice Is Mad for You My Friend
Freedom of Speech
Speech Is Words That They Will Bend
Freedom no longer frees you
Doesn't Matter What You See
Or into it What You Read
You Can Do it Your Own Way
If It's Done Just How I Say
Truth Is an Offence
You Silence for Your Confidence
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Doors Are Slamming Shut
Limit Your Imagination, Keep You Where They must
Do You Feel What I Feel?
Bittering Distress
Who Decides What You Express
Do You Take What I Take?
Endurance Is the Word
Moving Back Instead of Forward Seems to Me Absurd
Doesn't Matter What You See?
Or into it What You Read
You Can Do it Your Own Way
If It's Done Just How I Say
Independence Limited
Freedom of Choice
Choice Is Mad for You My Friend
Freedom of Speech
Speech Is Words That They Will Bend
Freedom with Their Exception
Do You Fear What I Fear?
Living Properly
Truths to You Are Lies to Me
Do You Choose What I Choose?
More Alternives
Energy Derives from Both the plus and Negative
Do You Need What I Need?
Boundaries Overthrown
Look Inside to Each His Own
Do You Trust What I Trust?
Me, Myself and I
Penetrate the Smoke Screen I See Through the Selfishlie
Doesn't Matter What You See
Or into it What You Read
You Can Do it Your Own Way
If It's Done Just How I Say
Independence Limited
Freedom of Choice
Choice Is Mad for You My Friend
Freedom of Speech
Speech Is Words That They Will Bend
Freedom with Their Exception
Do You Know What I Know?
Your Money End Your Wealth
Your Silence Just to Hear Your Self
Do You Want What I Want?
Desire Not a Thing
I Hunger after Independence Lengthen Freedom's Ring
Doesn't Matter What You See
Or into it What You Read
You Can Do it Your Own Way
If It's Done Just How I Say
Independence Limited
Freedom of Choice
Choice Is Mad for You My Friend
Freedom of Speech
Speech Is Words That They Will Bend
Freedom no longer frees you
Doesn't Matter What You See
Or into it What You Read
You Can Do it Your Own Way
If It's Done Just How I Say
