Home | Community | Message Board


High Mountain Gold Compost
Please support our sponsors.


Welcome to the Growery Message Board! You are experiencing a small sample of what the site has to offer. Please login or register to post messages and view our exclusive members-only content. You'll gain access to additional forums, file attachments, board customizations, encrypted private messages, and much more!

Kraken Kratom Shop: Red Vein Kratom

Jump to first unread post Pages: < Back | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Next >  [ show all ]
OfflineTangerines
Grease Wizard
Male


Registered: 04/20/08
Posts: 9,497
Last seen: 5 years, 9 months
Re: Are you really American? [Re: FarBeyondDriven]
    #524792 - 02/08/11 04:15 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

Exactly.  He may not "consider" himself an American, but that does not change the fact that nearly everyone in the world would consider him an American. Sounds like denial saying you aren't what nearly 100% of people consider you to be.  That is like the Dr saying hey you have a multiple personalities and you saying no.

It's just a descriptive word that has many layers.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offlinekyuzo
Stranger Than Fiction

Registered: 07/05/10
Posts: 981
Last seen: 11 years, 2 months
Re: Are you really American? [Re: Tangerines]
    #524796 - 02/08/11 04:22 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)


Edited by kyuzo (02/08/11 04:24 PM)

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisibledrawde

Registered: 11/15/09
Posts: 5,268
Re: Are you really American? [Re: FurrowedBrow]
    #524797 - 02/08/11 04:23 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

How can one actually be anything other than a human being? :confused:


--------------------
King Koopa said:
The amount of pot that Gask smokes is equivalent to a guy shooting heroin on weekends

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleT-Rex
Herbsman
Male User Gallery


Registered: 03/15/10
Posts: 4,920
Loc: Devils Marbles Flag
Re: Are you really American? [Re: DeadHearts]
    #524798 - 02/08/11 04:25 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

I was born in England and then moved to France when I was an infant, so my first words weren't even English, they were French. I moved to Australia when I was ~2y/o and both my parents were Australian citizens when I was born; even though my dad was born in New Zealand (He had been living in Australia for +30years). My dad got me a passport for Aus and the UK the day after I was born, so I can live in either country.

I still call myself Australian though, this is a cool place to live when I think about it, sure I don't agree with everything the Gov does, but I don't think I know anyone who does. I don't like the new generation of Australia though, its bigoted and violent and I try my best to not be apart of it.


--------------------

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineTangerines
Grease Wizard
Male


Registered: 04/20/08
Posts: 9,497
Last seen: 5 years, 9 months
Re: Are you really American? [Re: drawde]
    #524799 - 02/08/11 04:25 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

Sure we are all human, but we are not all American, we are not all Tall, we are not all fat, we all do not have brown eyes.  They are all descriptive words.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offlinekyuzo
Stranger Than Fiction

Registered: 07/05/10
Posts: 981
Last seen: 11 years, 2 months
Re: Are you really American? [Re: drawde]
    #524800 - 02/08/11 04:27 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

drawde said:
How can one actually be anything other than a human being? :confused:





why would you figure someone's humanity was invalidated by their national identity? 

It's like asking if a Giraffe was still part of the animal kingdom.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineKing Koopa
Natty
 User Gallery

Registered: 06/25/08
Posts: 12,815
Last seen: 1 month, 3 hours
Re: Are you really American? [Re: Tangerines]
    #524810 - 02/08/11 04:34 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

KaptKid said:
I'm a born and raised Texan.



Quote:

Tangerines said:
It doesn't matter what you consider.  You are what surrounds you.




--------------------
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisibledrawde

Registered: 11/15/09
Posts: 5,268
Re: Are you really American? [Re: kyuzo]
    #524823 - 02/08/11 04:45 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

Sounds like you figured I was figuring something I was not figuring nor was really implying such with the words. Read it again.


--------------------
King Koopa said:
The amount of pot that Gask smokes is equivalent to a guy shooting heroin on weekends

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineKing Koopa
Natty
 User Gallery

Registered: 06/25/08
Posts: 12,815
Last seen: 1 month, 3 hours
Re: Are you really American? [Re: drawde]
    #524824 - 02/08/11 04:47 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

He did take it into left field, but you trippin' nigga


--------------------
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Edited by King Koopa (02/08/11 04:47 PM)

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleDeadHearts

Registered: 03/12/10
Posts: 710
Loc: ▐▐▐▐▐
Re: Are you really American? [Re: Tangerines]
    #524825 - 02/08/11 04:47 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

\
Quote:

Tangerines said:
You are like a self hating black person. :lol: Just because other people who are similar to you act like idiots you cannot stand being generalized along with the idiots into one lump sum.

Accept it you are an American.  An American who doesn't agree with the idiots.




But I can go to fuckin Canada or where ever and gain the right to be a
citizen of that country if I please. Im am no more bound to the idea that
I am an american then I am bound to the idea that Im black even tho I am white haha.

Do I live in America? Yes. Do I have to consider myself an American?
Not at all. I do not just disagree with idiots but also well educated
arrogant pricks and that can be greatly generalized throughout the world
and also does not have to be bound to any specific region.

The whole shitshow is just another way to make divisions between the people.
And that is where so much trouble comes from. Actually thinking that we are
so much different that anyone else.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineKing Koopa
Natty
 User Gallery

Registered: 06/25/08
Posts: 12,815
Last seen: 1 month, 3 hours
Re: Are you really American? [Re: DeadHearts]
    #524826 - 02/08/11 04:49 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

rofl


--------------------
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineMFDoom666
trash hoarder
Male User Gallery


Registered: 04/24/08
Posts: 8,842
Loc: emerica
Last seen: 6 years, 4 months
Re: Are you really American? [Re: King Koopa]
    #524828 - 02/08/11 04:50 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

King Koopa said:
rofl




--------------------

FurrowedBrow said:

They should teach african engineering at the college level.  mcgyver 101

Harry_Ba11sach said:

Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleCrayolaHalls
Dreams of Oceans
Male

Registered: 08/15/10
Posts: 588
Re: Are you really American? [Re: DeadHearts]
    #524869 - 02/08/11 05:42 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

DeadHearts said:
\
Quote:

Tangerines said:
You are like a self hating black person. :lol: Just because other people who are similar to you act like idiots you cannot stand being generalized along with the idiots into one lump sum.

Accept it you are an American.  An American who doesn't agree with the idiots.




But I can go to fuckin Canada or where ever and gain the right to be a
citizen of that country if I please. Im am no more bound to the idea that
I am an american then I am bound to the idea that Im black even tho I am white haha.

Do I live in America? Yes. Do I have to consider myself an American?
Not at all. I do not just disagree with idiots but also well educated
arrogant pricks and that can be greatly generalized throughout the world
and also does not have to be bound to any specific region.

The whole shitshow is just another way to make divisions between the people.
And that is where so much trouble comes from. Actually thinking that we are
so much different that anyone else.





American does not imply anything permanent.  Moving to, or becoming a citizen of, Canada will not change that you are an American.  You will still be in North America.  And even if you did go someplace that does not encompass the term American, you would still have been one.

It seems you are only creating a fictitious definition of America, the same way that politicians and ambitious speakers do.  You are taking a relatively simple term and bastardizing it to include your own meanings.

Pretending that the word has no merit or only serves to cause social or spiritual division is bull shit too.  It is still widely used in its correct form and, despite your personal beliefs, provides a functional description for those that need one.


--------------------
I am not a cannabis grower.  I find the cannabis growers to be the most open to experimenting and sharing out of all of the different botany groups I enjoy.  I frequently use the suggestions that I find to apply to own organic gardening and food production.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleDeadHearts

Registered: 03/12/10
Posts: 710
Loc: ▐▐▐▐▐
Re: Are you really American? [Re: CrayolaHalls]
    #524873 - 02/08/11 05:47 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

To keep it as simple I believe quite the opposite.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineMFDoom666
trash hoarder
Male User Gallery


Registered: 04/24/08
Posts: 8,842
Loc: emerica
Last seen: 6 years, 4 months
Re: Are you really American? [Re: DeadHearts]
    #524885 - 02/08/11 06:10 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

michigan, lol.


--------------------

FurrowedBrow said:

They should teach african engineering at the college level.  mcgyver 101

Harry_Ba11sach said:

Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleDeadHearts

Registered: 03/12/10
Posts: 710
Loc: ▐▐▐▐▐
Re: Are you really American? [Re: MFDoom666]
    #524894 - 02/08/11 06:20 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

MFDoom666 said:
michigan, lol.




Nice man.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineMFDoom666
trash hoarder
Male User Gallery


Registered: 04/24/08
Posts: 8,842
Loc: emerica
Last seen: 6 years, 4 months
Re: Are you really American? [Re: DeadHearts]
    #524895 - 02/08/11 06:21 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

:tarantino:


--------------------

FurrowedBrow said:

They should teach african engineering at the college level.  mcgyver 101

Harry_Ba11sach said:

Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offlinekyuzo
Stranger Than Fiction

Registered: 07/05/10
Posts: 981
Last seen: 11 years, 2 months
Re: Are you really American? [Re: drawde]
    #524896 - 02/08/11 06:24 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

drawde said:
Sounds like you figured I was figuring something I was not figuring nor was really implying such with the words. Read it again.




I read your post again and it still seems to suggest one can't recognize national identity and shared humanity, at the same time

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offlinekyuzo
Stranger Than Fiction

Registered: 07/05/10
Posts: 981
Last seen: 11 years, 2 months
Re: Are you really American? [Re: DeadHearts]
    #524899 - 02/08/11 06:31 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

DeadHearts said:
\
Quote:

Tangerines said:
You are like a self hating black person. :lol: Just because other people who are similar to you act like idiots you cannot stand being generalized along with the idiots into one lump sum.

Accept it you are an American.  An American who doesn't agree with the idiots.




But I can go to fuckin Canada or where ever and gain the right to be a
citizen of that country if I please. Im am no more bound to the idea that
I am an american then I am bound to the idea that Im black even tho I am white haha.

Do I live in America? Yes. Do I have to consider myself an American?
Not at all. I do not just disagree with idiots but also well educated
arrogant pricks and that can be greatly generalized throughout the world
and also does not have to be bound to any specific region.

The whole shitshow is just another way to make divisions between the people.
And that is where so much trouble comes from. Actually thinking that we are
so much different that anyone else.




People are extremely different, though

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleDeadHearts

Registered: 03/12/10
Posts: 710
Loc: ▐▐▐▐▐
Re: Are you really American? [Re: kyuzo]
    #524901 - 02/08/11 06:36 PM (13 years, 1 month ago)

Let me ask you all what being "American" means to you??

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Jump to top Pages: < Back | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Next >  [ show all ]

Kraken Kratom Shop: Red Vein Kratom


Similar ThreadsPosterViewsRepliesLast post
* ugly americans Shaggy420 1,362 9 09/11/10 05:17 PM
by Jefferson
* EMC-thread-freedom-4th-july-yay-patriotic and stuff
( 1 2 3 4 all )
tsollost 15,104 75 07/05/08 12:06 PM
by usg543
* Is America really this racist conscious?
( 1 2 all )
lndrydusting 6,811 22 06/09/08 08:35 PM
by Voodoo
* 10 american cities with the worst water! funnyfart 1,316 8 08/01/13 04:56 AM
by Hawksresurrection
* Those who own America should help pay for government niteowl 2,488 8 04/17/11 06:17 AM
by DungenessDank
* Marijuana - Latin America - Legalization - Benefits mhbound 3,448 15 01/31/10 11:00 AM
by FurrowedBrow
* ignorant americans.
( 1 2 all )
MFDoom666 7,064 23 03/06/11 12:50 PM
by SpaceMonkey
* What has happened to conservative America?? DungenessDank 2,778 15 08/08/10 04:34 PM
by Thebooedocksaint

Extra information
You cannot start new topics / You cannot reply to topics
HTML is disabled / BBCode is enabled
Moderator: FurrowedBrow, Harry_Ba11sach, Magash, Data, Stoneth, Dr. Siekadellyk
25,422 topic views. 10 members, 463 guests and 283 web crawlers are browsing this forum.
[ Show Images Only | Sort by Score | Print Topic ]
Search this thread:
Cannabis Seeds - Original Sensible Seeds
Please support our sponsors.

Copyright 1997-2024 Mind Media. Some rights reserved.

Generated in 0.03 seconds spending 0.011 seconds on 15 queries.