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"Capt.Mooron" wrote in message news:40Kef.112372$y_1.97239@edtnps89... "Maxprop" wrote in message nk.net... "Capt. JG" wrote in message "Capt.Mooron" wrote in message news ![]() Bush won the election! CM This is probably why you can't travel to the US. He can't? Sheesh... I've got my EU passport so no problem..... but I don't want to get shaken down for a retinal scan and fingerprint for your Homeland Security Office. Mr. Ganz seems to be under the impression you aren't allowed to travel to the US. I have 2 US Visas and an American Social Security Card. I have travelled through-out the USA years ago.... down the west coat to Mexico taking in every state along the West coast... back up from Mexico through the central western states.... I would say that I have been to more states than most of you.. I've been in every state up the Eastern coast and all along your border with Canada. I've been through most of the central states as well. The USA offers nothing I couldn't find anywhere else on the planet. I believe you mean *somewhere else on the planet.* I doubt if you'd find, for example, something like Chesepeake Bay in Saudi Arabia or Tanzania. In general... I found it to be paranoid, rude and the people generally ignorant of anything outside their respective states ... let alone their national borders. Pretty much like Canadians. I find Canadians and Americans to be so similar as to be virtually indistinguishable, those from the French provinces the exception, as they mostly tend to be incredibly rude and arrogant. You are right, however, that many Americans are ignorant of anything beyond their respective state borders, and beyond their hometowns in many cases. Same with Canadians. On a motorcycle trip through Canada some years ago, I found it worthless to ask directions much beyond 20 miles or so from my current location. No one had the foggiest of what was over the next hill. But I found most Cannucks to be friendly and congenial, the same as I've found most Americans to be. You remarked that you don't consider arrogance to be a character flaw. Perhaps those that meet you do. Canada, Mexico, Cuba and the Caribbean offers everything the US does.... Canada: how many Canadian automobiles (not just American cars made under license) does your country produce? How many indigenous motorcycles? How many provinces have tropical or subtropical climates? Mexico and/or Cuba: won't even bother with those Caribbean: how many freshwater rivers, bays and tidewater estuaries do you find there? What is the per capita income throughout the Caribbean, and how does it compare with Canada or the USA? And on and on . . . If you mean that those countries *combined* offer everything the US does, then you might be close. But I can have all those things without having to show my passport or deal with incompetent local governments bent on extorting money from me. And I can make a decent living anywhere within the borders of the USA. buy virtually any product or service imaginable, and not have to deal with the petty, extortionist bureaucrats that such places as Cuba and Mexico have in droves. so I have no need to travel there except maybe to visit some of my many American friends..... Would these be the rude, arrogant ones? Now that you mention it, birds of a feather . . . but not at the price of getting a shake-down and frisked at the front door. Most people specify no US stops on trips to other countries now. Hmmm. Try flying into Frankfort, Germany, or Tel Aviv, for examples, to witness just how paranoid the authorities can be. Spread 'em and raise your arms, Mooron. g Globally speaking... and in very general terms.... I found that years ago Americans were tolerated but disliked.... whereas now it seems they are despised and avoided. Bull****. You watch too much liberal TV and believe the half-truths and distortions you see. My last trip to China was a real eye-opener. We were informed beforehand that we might get a less-than-friendly reception. To the contrary we were treated like visiting royalty. The Chinese kids in Beijing were so interested in us that they almost wouldn't leave us alone. And the adults all wanted to know what it was like to live in the USA. We stopped in Germany on the way home and were likewise treated warmly and with respect. The only minor glitch we encountered was with an overly officious jerk in the customs office at JFK International upon our return. I must state however that I have had pleasant experiences with the American Tourists visiting Canada. I also had the pleasure to meet with some very nice Americans during my travels there. It seems that politeness and courtesy is contagious. No ****? According to folks like you, there can't be over a dozen or more decent Americans. You must have met them all in one sitting. But rest assured... I'd prefer a trip to the USA than any Muslim Country right now! Right now, yes, because you'd be taken for an American. My last trip to Jordan/Saudi Arabia/Egypt was between Desert Storm ('91) and the current Iraq war. The Arabs we dealt with were friendly, courteous, congenial, and very interested in life in America. I saw a professor, an Arab with one of the universities in Germany--don't recall which at the moment--talking on CNN not long ago. He said that nearly every country on the planet has traditionally had people who look up to Americans (oh, I suppose that might include you guys, too) and wish to learn more about them, emulate them in some ways (dress, music, culture). Recently, however, with the preponderance of anti-US sentiment throughout the world media, many of those same people, who've envied Americans, now have an excuse to dislike them. He likened it to Michael Jackson--many people were jealous of his wealth, fame, talent. But when he became tarnished, they jumped on the bandwagon of those who hated him. Jealousy is always a great motivator. Max This rant is soooo American. You're right, we all love you. |
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![]() "Gary" wrote in message This rant is soooo American. You're right, we all love you. If they could only do the "arrogance" and "indignation" with some self confidence it would be much more palatable! :-) CM |
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![]() "Capt.Mooron" wrote in message "Gary" wrote in message This rant is soooo American. You're right, we all love you. If they could only do the "arrogance" and "indignation" with some self confidence it would be much more palatable! :-) Perhaps you Cannucks would care to give us lessons. Max |
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![]() "Maxprop" wrote in message nk.net... "Capt.Mooron" wrote in message "Gary" wrote in message This rant is soooo American. You're right, we all love you. If they could only do the "arrogance" and "indignation" with some self confidence it would be much more palatable! :-) Perhaps you Cannucks would care to give us lessons. Shure thing Max..... we can do it with confidence because we have a sense of humour! :-) CM |
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![]() "Capt.Mooron" wrote in message news:yE1ff.113180$y_1.61936@edtnps89... "Maxprop" wrote in message nk.net... "Capt.Mooron" wrote in message "Gary" wrote in message This rant is soooo American. You're right, we all love you. If they could only do the "arrogance" and "indignation" with some self confidence it would be much more palatable! :-) Perhaps you Cannucks would care to give us lessons. Shure thing Max..... we can do it with confidence because we have a sense of humour! :-) You'd have to, to live in Canada. Don't fret, Mooron--if you don't tell anyone you're Canadian, they'll just think you're an American. Max |
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![]() "Maxprop" wrote in message You'd have to, to live in Canada. Don't fret, Mooron--if you don't tell anyone you're Canadian, they'll just think you're an American. No sweat Buddy.... everytime I'm visiting another country and get belligerently drunk & verbally abusive to the locals... I make certain to use an American drawl and praise the American virtues. I'm doin' my part to maintain your global reputation! :-) CM |
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![]() "Capt.Mooron" wrote in message news:dz9ff.113232$y_1.36465@edtnps89... "Maxprop" wrote in message You'd have to, to live in Canada. Don't fret, Mooron--if you don't tell anyone you're Canadian, they'll just think you're an American. No sweat Buddy.... everytime I'm visiting another country and get belligerently drunk & verbally abusive to the locals... I make certain to use an American drawl and praise the American virtues. I'm doin' my part to maintain your global reputation! :-) At least it sounds as if you're doing your part to maintain the reputation of Texas/Oklahoma area. If you really want to emulate them, you should always ask foreigners, "Say, (fill in the blank: Froggie, Raghead, Krautman, Wop boy, etc.), why in hell ain't you never larned tuh speak English, huh?" Max |
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