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Too European? 10:52pm on 30 Jul 2009 Justin,

Don't worry (even if it amuses you) that some Americans are "too European."

Take it from me. Most Americans are not properly indoctrinated internationally. They are mostly "nationalist" at heart. You know, much like it was in Nazi Germany over 70 years ago. Improper upbringing, fundamentalist dogma brain washings and not properly educated in global geography, history, languages or policies has a lot to do with it. And the farther one goes into the south eastern regions of the US, the most it's visible. Just look at the composition in Congress with all those Republicans on board. If these republicans don't make you laugh or even feel pity for them, than nothing will.

As said above, Americans mostly are good at entertaining not only Europeans, but most of the world's nations with their ignorance, arrogance and down fundamentalist dogma stupidity!

As proof, all one has to do is to listen to the above posts coming from the USA.
Where is Obama? 02:37am on 06 Jul 2009 #293 Grizz

It's really not so hard to figure out. Just about every high school graduating student will inform you their reason for not going to college is because of the loans and lending capitalist system now in place. It's a system that robs them blind when it comes to borrowing money to go to college. Also, it's no surprise that China places it priorities on education on technology, engineering, economics, foreign languages, inter commerce and health care, while the US places it's priorities on sports, judicial, penal, police systems, neo-conservative politics, fundamentalism dogma, armaments, War and building more prisons to house more young men and women.

Government intervention in schools, in some case punishes students just for dressing differently. Most students are suspended. In many states, fundamental dogma teachings are preferable to academics. The only thing the American education system has going for it is the state of the arts school structures, 6 digit salaries for superintendents, principals and administrative staff. Teachers are always walking on eggs and parents don't care. Many of the school boards are racists and bigots in general. But the worst part is, there is basically no respect for education.

Perhaps the biggest example of why this is so visible is because of the politics and politicians showing poor results in judgement and character.

I have a great-grandson just coming of age, 8 years old in matter of fact. If I had the money I would most certainly send him to Europe or china for schooling.
Where is Obama? 5:19pm on 05 Jul 2009 #342, SD

You must have some idea as to why most North Americans are totally ignorant of their "back door" neighbors in regards to Latin America. By North American standards, Latin America has always looked as a region to prey on and claim it's resources. North Americans (with the except of Canada which seem to mind it's own business when it come to other countries internal matters), the US has always flecked its' military muscle to bring down duly elected left wing governments in the region. No one, not even the most ignorant and arrogant North American can deny that. Well, they can, but than again denial is as "American" as apple pie, isn't it?

It's hard to believe, in spite of all the advancement Latin America has done to bring harmony, democracy, peace and prosperity, there is always one who will think otherwise. The fact that Honduras military, the few corporate capitalist rich (who most likely have all their loot stored up in European and North American banks), hidden right wing fascists 5th elements and the Catholic Church (which has no credibility left other than to keep the faithful subservient in line) planned the takeover for months only means that Honduras reverted back to being nothing more than a backwards banana republic.

Not too long ago in Latin America, it was the norm for the military to kidnap and even murder a duly elected democratic president in the wee hours of the morning. Democratic elections didn't mean much too them and it seem it still doesn't in Honduras. The weapons were provided by none other than the USA at the time.

The OAS did an outstanding job in condemning the Honduras military takeover and the BBC is doing a splendid of job bringing it to the attention of the world.

By the way, the name "Honduras" means a sink hole. Frankly speaking, I would refer it "from a sink hole to a stink hole."
Where is Obama? 03:54am on 04 Jul 2009 #223, HH

He is just an equal opportunity annoyance. That is what he knows best.
Where is Obama? 03:51am on 04 Jul 2009 # 221, Saint D.

In Castro's Cuba there are no homeless children and women on the streets, even with a US criminal embargo still in place and supported by the military and the fascists in Latin American. These capitalist Neo-fascists have been or are on the payroll of the CIA and foreign corporate interests. The facts are, Castro, El Che, Chavez, Morales are admired icons in the Americas. Castro's Cuba went on to send doctors, scholars, teachers and in some cases, military advisors. The right wing fascists in the USA must learn that the world has change and it will not go back. Honduras is a good example of it! Military takeover, regardless of ideology, is abhored in Latin America.

Although Communism is the not an answer to Latin American socialism, it's still far better than what the far right fascism and it's capitalists can ever do. These right wing capitalists (much like those in the USA and other parts of the world) are the ones who lived on the blood, tears and sweat of the poor, the innocent and the sick. For six years the world experienced the blood letting in the Mideast just too please Neo-conservative capitalism. In the long run every one involved lost, especially children.

The "luv'ble" Ronald Reagan term in office speaking of the homeless said:
The homeless loves the outdoors." When he was reminded that most of the homeless were American children and mothers, he pointed to his ear and made a motion of not being able to hear because of the "noise." Even his daughter denounced him for that statement!

Yes, indeed, far too many "Americans" forget very soon or they just flatly ignore their history. The truth is another matter, they have no concept of what it means. They are the very reason why Obama won and won big time!
Where is Obama? 9:29pm on 02 Jul 2009 #148 Seanpa

With the recent arrival of MA11 (again) means all intelligence has left.
Where is Obama? 8:53pm on 01 Jul 2009 # 109, David.

"It's easy to denigrate the performers long after they left the profession."

Should we forget what Adope Hitler did "long after he left the profession?"

Ronald Reagan's did some horrible things in Latin America supporting his right wing ideology. I don't think they will ever forget it.

It all comes to this, David, just let the cards fall where they may and let History sort it out.
Where is Obama? 8:16pm on 01 Jul 2009 #102 JP

Hey Joe, California is like any other place in the world. You find the nice ones and the nasty ones. It only takes a nasty one to profile the rest of the state. I, for one, haven't met a nice one yet in and outside of California. The nasty ones seem to be leaving in droves to the other parts of US. Most of them are surprised to see the goodness and the politeness they meet outside their turfs.
Where is Obama? 7:55pm on 01 Jul 2009 #90, David.

Come on, David, admit it. The just too "luv'ble" mischievous Irish Leprechaun, Ronald Reagan, was not only a second rated actor, but a third one. And like most lawyers in Congress who can't compete or measure up in the private sector become career politicians instead.

Reagan became a Governor, than a President selling his soul along the way to big time dysfunctional and corrupted corporations, specifically in the armament industry.

But you could say the best acting job the "luv'ble" Ronald Reagan did was in the White House as President, or he didn't know where he was at, for that matter.
Where is Obama? 7:30pm on 01 Jul 2009 #103 UKwales.

I'll would rather take my chances with the "Thames River blood sucking creature" than most of the Neo-cons fundamentalist in the USA.

Many of these individuals seem to have surfaced from the ashes of the Dark Ages.

Does one need to mention names?

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