Since China has a massive cheap labour force why would they export jobs?Quote:
Originally Posted by graymatter
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Since China has a massive cheap labour force why would they export jobs?Quote:
Originally Posted by graymatter
I suppose for the same reason we had to create NAFTA (not an endorsement BTW). If you're wealthy and have no markets how long do you stay wealthy? If we're in decline, then somewhere in the next 20 years they won't have a market.Quote:
Originally Posted by psychocat
But I was just looking forward to a decent retirement gig, where all I had to do was put stuff together... and plan my pee breaks better.
You have a point since China bought the rights to MG, :( they plan on manufacturing the bits in China and shipping them to England for assembly so I suppose there may be some hope.:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by graymatter
No need to worry I'm sure they will just turn America into one massive amusement park :D
England on the otherhand has it's historic places of interest to attract the American tourists who want to see real castles and of course they could always sell America a few more bridges they have stacks of em, wouldn't miss a few ;)
One day I would like to see a castle. But my family was deported on criminal charges from there about four hundred years ago, and I think there might still be a warrant pending. Some fuss about selling bridges :)
They'll never compete, we're already an amusement park. But we have lots of rides to choose from. :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by psychocat
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: I love America!:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
:) :D ;) :thumbsup: :p :rasta: :pimp: :smokin: :stoned:
Why does everyone in the world have a vision for ??what America should be? the only people who have the right to mold her are Americans. I really get a chuckle when these forward thinking free peoples say ??look to China? or ??look here? or ??look there.? They scoff at us and mock our freedom. Do they realize that the only thing worth owning in China is owned by the government. You wanna talk about free speech? In places like Germany you don??t even have the right to name your child whatever you wish and you can forget about using a hyphened last name. But somehow America and her government are the evil oppressive ones. Americans are lazy?I hear that one a lot also (sadly even other Americans say this sometimes.) Americans work their asses off and typically take less vacation time than many other nations. We did not get to where we are because we sit on our ass and watch too much TV. We got to where we are because our laws reward hard work and people who want to build ??the American dream.? Many people from around the world know this?that is why they come. And we welcome them. America is the most diverse nation on the face of the planet but somehow we are the racist bastards. I know why people hate us it??s not because their jealous it??s because were arrogant. Yes we??re arrogant. It??s our ??can do? attitude that flows in our very veins. We can do anything because we are Americans. Being an American has everything to do with what??s in your heart and in your guts. Winner take all. :twocents:
Well, I see two posts I made have been deleted. I didn't say anything racist. Fuck you very much Psycho4Bud. And Fuck Cdot. Think about this as you delete it:
CENSORSHIP IS UNAMERICAN
This is Bob Dobbs, logging out for the last time.
I'm assuming you're talking about #70 and #71 of this thread...Quote:
Originally Posted by Dizz-Oh!
which.. as you can plainly see, aren't deleted.. Infact.. i went through your post history and can't see anything deleted other than your whine-a-thon this morning.
So i don't know what crawled up your ass.. and if it died or not..
But think about it for 3 weeks and change the attitude.
:thumbsup:
LMAO!!! Well, I guess Bob took care of the issue but I would like to wish you the best on your new found vacation. Make sure to take some pics and share with the group.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Dizz-Oh!
Have a good one!:thumbsup:
The "we can do anything" is what worries the rest of the world I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by likemclever
Does "anything" include starting a war in the middle east under false pretences?
We didn't START anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by psychocat
Yeah, it was totally Saddam who declared war on the US. Don't you remember? :rolleyes:
Now THIS is funny!:D Curious question Psych,you have a U.N. flag posted,you don't support them do you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Psycho4Bud
haha, we're the peace keepers of cannabis.com:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Mark Bryan
I prefer nationalist capitalist republic governments,I guess it's from bein in the 'ol SOUTH! I'm a Dixie fan! http://www.dixienet.org I STRONGLY believe in states rights guarteed by the 10th Amendment! I'm a VIRGINIA patriot,born in the southern part of the o'l U.S.A. or in OUR region the 'ol C.S.A.! I'm proud to share the same southern/Virginia heritege as Robert E. Lee,Stonewall Jackson and J.E.B. Stuart!
Hey Mark, I’m also a huge fan of States rights. I was brought into this world on the Mason-Dixon Line so I’ve experienced both sides of the fence. I’m definitely partial to the belly.
Thanks for the link. My favorite part is in the recipe section under fried chicken (under recipe notes it says) “Contrary to the US government, lard is good for you. Please eat it when you can.”…lol.
:thumbsup: COOL! :D So you were born in Maryland/Pennsylvania?Quote:
Originally Posted by likemclever
I think it is interesting that we can get away with saying things about our government that we don't like. We are allowed to protest and disagree with bad decisions. But not all of us think that all that is bad is good or vice-versa. If your are American, like I am, I was born here, and know that there are many different kinds of people on this planet. America is a catalyst in the self-destructive behavior that will lead to the extinction of this planet. Environmentally we are doomed. Of course, we should all live outside on huge Marijuana farms. We Americans are the bets farmers in the world. So thank God we still have food to eat and ganja to smoke.... and tobbacco too and all the liguor, beer and wine. These are the most important things in America and if other countries can not grow their own, it seems like we would share with them.But then again, there are a lot of really greedy people out there, both American and foreign.
I think it is a disgrace that the Police, Sheriffs and Corrections Department, ONLY A SMALL PART OF THE GOVERNMENT are making things difficult for many of us. The government does a lot of GOOD THINGS for people too, if you LOOK CLOSELY. Then again, if you are against helping those in need and you are just a hater then you probably just have a problem with everybody and everything and shoul d not be considered a traitor. GOD BLESS AMERICA for as long as it lasts because good things never last that long.:cool: :stoned: :rasta:
Who cares what you are, are you just trying to inflate your own ego? The whole world is full of shit I want off, and I think you should leave also.
Oh by the way that means stop in turkish
Further west I'm a late comer. I was born on the Kansas/ Oklahoma border. The line fluctuates depending who you ask.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Bryan
If I lived in Turkey, I would want off too. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by highinspain
Is that the best you have to contribute?Quote:
Originally Posted by highinspain
Don't think for one minute that I give a damn about how I am percieved ,I admit the title of the thread may be misleading.
However it is more about the lable that some people insist on using to describe anyone who in their opinion is "anti American" (I have had it) the question is really wether or not such a thing actualy exists since the lable seems to be thrown around with gay abandon.
If you had bothered to read before posting you may well have understood it ain't about ME it's about the stupidity of calling someone something they are so obviously not.
I like a load of things about and from the US
You want to get off? feel free but I'm staying right where I am till I've rolled my last dice.
Hey, psychocat - in case you haven't heard: The "ME DECADE" was over a long time ago. :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by psychocat
I wish that were true :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Breukelen advocaat
Oh boy !!Quote:
Originally Posted by Breukelen advocaat
Some folk just don't get it.
IT IS NOT ABOUT ME!
IT IS ABOUT THE IDEA OF WHAT CONSTITUTES ANTI AMERICAN AND WHAT THE DEFINITIVE IDEA IS OF THAT !!!
Big print for little minds that struggle to understand the reason for the original post.
this is just a simple exsample of not being able to GRASP a subject. I call it the Stuiped Bolck some people are born with said Stuiped Block and it causes them to not be able to comprehend simple idea's,
You Can't Fix Stuiped.
Indeed you can't.Quote:
Originally Posted by Krogith
What more is there to say? :dance:Quote:
Originally Posted by Krogith
Anti-American...hhmmm, lessee...if you hate the Beatles, Rolling Stones, pizza, tacos, Hondas, Budweiser, french toast, Monty Python, sushi, or free speech, you're probably Anti-American.
Because you see...being American is an ideal..a way of viewing life. It's knowing you wouldn't kick Angelina Jolie nor Brad Pitt out of bed for eating crackers. It's about appreciating the little things, like toilet paper, and women who shave their armpits. It's about wanting a Hummer and being able to get one.... even though you can't afford it.
Yes, we love our country.. God bless the USA!
BG73, BA I'll be :D for the next 2 days over that. This place is better than pay-pre-view :D
The sad part is he wouldn't get it if you explained it to him. :stoned:
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Originally Posted by Hamlet
Beatles British
Rolling Stones Also British
Pizza Italian
Tacos Mexican
Honda Japenese
Bud/Beer Iran was the first place to brew
French toast Possibly American
Monty Python British
Sushi Japanese
Free speech Not really since you can be arrested for voicing certain opinions.
I fail to see what any of the above have to do with being AA, I may be missing the point ?
"I fail to see what any of the above have to do with being AA, I may be missing the point ?"
Lol....yes, I suppose you are.
Cheers..
Me too, Ozarks. Gave me a much-needed giggle and still tickles me now. I am going to change my mood indicator as a result, in fact.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ozarks
I'm more inclined to believe that you don't know what point you were trying to make since you make no attempt to clarify.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hamlet
"I'm more inclined to believe that you don't know what point you were trying to make since you make no attempt to clarify."
It's called 'humor'...or more specifically 'satire' in an attempt to point out our diversity as a nation. My appologies if it was too abstract. We Americans love to laugh ya see. It's all part of the pursuit of happiness thing. I guess ya had to be there.
We had a dog named Stupid when I was a kid... but Stupid was smart enough to know we were about to fix her, so she ran off and started her own Stupid family. We'd get an occasional post card or letter, but they made no sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by birdgirl73
Are you thinking what I am? That we may have one of her descendants right here in our midst?
If she ever does write, ask her if one of her progeny was named Krogith. . . .
There ARE the L.E.A.P. officers www.leap.ccQuote:
Originally Posted by budzy malone