A bit out of order to use a pic of some young dork to have a go at someone, dontcha think?Quote:
Originally Posted by chitown
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A bit out of order to use a pic of some young dork to have a go at someone, dontcha think?Quote:
Originally Posted by chitown
Is that why some of their largest pharmaceutical companies use British marketing companies?Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyFree
I think it's perfectly okay to use pictures from Scampy's childhood album.Quote:
Originally Posted by slackula
Do you mean British advertising agencies?Quote:
Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog
No, or I would've said British advertising agencies.Quote:
Originally Posted by HumbertDo you mean British advertising agencies?Quote:
Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog
It was a serious question. Some people use the terms interchangeably and their may be some 'cultural' differences in usage that I am not aware of. Odd thing to take offense at.
Same as some people use the terms 'there', 'they're' and 'their' interchangeably, :doglol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Humbert
It was a serious answer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Humbert
I suppose it would be, yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Humbert
Having given this thread some serious thought over the last 5 seconds i have come to the undeniable conclusion that is every American was confined to their own borders and the rest of the world just ignored America, the world would be a whole better place.
This is coming from a guy who loves seeing banks burned.Quote:
Originally Posted by buriramboy
Two different unconnected view points, with the only thing in common being both would benefit society as a whole.Quote:
Originally Posted by HumbertThis is coming from a guy who loves seeing banks burned.Quote:
Originally Posted by buriramboy
I'm a Brit but have nothing against Americans.
Spent time with them when in the Army, visited the US six or seven times and honestly did not meet one who I did not get on with.
Perhaps I was just lucky, but while sometimes accents were difficult to decipher, I always found them hospitable, generous, friendly and very good company.
Since living in LOS however, I have met a couple who I avoid like the plague.
Maybe this place attracts the worst elements - it certainly does from the UK.
:UK:
That seems to be the general consensus, great within their own country just don't travel too well, hence my well thought out earlier post.Quote:
Originally Posted by frank barber
[quote=Sir Wilson;1456943]Same as some people use the terms 'there', 'they're' and 'their' interchangeablyQuote:
Originally Posted by Humbert
I'll catch one of your typos eventually bubba:)
If I'd started a thread eliciting positive aspects of American people or culture, it would have sunk off the first page of The Lounge after a couple of pages - not because there are no positive things to say about America/American people - but because we all fucking thrive on the negative.
If I didn't have a point when I started this thread then I have one now.
Why are Americans so sensitive to criticism? They are probably the country most deserving of it, but they just can't handle it. In this thread we have had a number of Brits criticizing their own country, but the only American to speak out against America is Ray Carey. That says a lot, don't ya think? :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by frank barber
RC, or preferably, RA will of course speak out against his country for he is of the same ilk as the Rachel Corries of the world. I, for one, speak out with great regularity against conditions in the USA. It's all a matter of context...:rolleyes:
Anyone that stands up for other peoples rights in front of a bulldozer that eventually runs them over is a hero IMO. Ray Carey is far from that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boon Mee
Not sure where you get the Rachel Corrie connection from though, as she was an American speaking out against Israel.
Yet you probably refer to people speaking out against the war in Iraq as "Un-American". All a matter of context I suppose. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Boon Mee
Well, perhaps it's not an exact comparison as RA decries Americans simply trying to make a living and getting their heads chopped off (Nick Berg) for their efforts.Quote:
Originally Posted by pickel
Rachel Corrie falls into the "useful idiot" catagory. The bulldozer operator for one, did not see her and two - what the hell was she thinking anyway? :mid:
Bullshit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boon Mee
erm.. about the obvious injustices of the Israeli gov't?Quote:
Originally Posted by Boon Mee
^
As I said..."useful idiot". :rolleyes:
Here's some criticism for you- are you really that dense?Quote:
Originally Posted by pickel
The shit-slinging never ends here- it flows in a constant stream from the same posters, and a little of it goes a long way.
How many times can someone insult you or your nation (often in a context where it's completely uncalled for) before you will take issue with it?
OK- I'm going to talk shit to you over and over and over again- are you going to smile and remain in a bent-over position the entire time I do it, or are you eventually going to tell me to 'fuck off'? Please note, though, when you do actually tell me to 'fuck off' (deservedly so) I'm going to let you know how 'sensitive' to criticism you are- hey, we're just havin' a laugh, right, mate?
Go ahead and say what you want about where you're from- it's your homeland, after all- what you DON'T see (and it's a pretty salient point you managed to miss) is that the Americans aren't constantly spouting crap about YOUR country, where they're expected to stand idly by while you insult theirs (and god forbid we defend themselves we're labeled as 'sensitive').
Turns out there was an American citizen shot dead on the Mavi Marmara too. :mid:
Nothing pro-American & anti-Brit here, merely a question of numbers. But Pattaya would be a better place if there were more yanks & less poms. :tieme:
Then again I saw the most boorish behaviour from Germans in Hua Hin and the Russians in Pattaya.Quote:
Originally Posted by buriramboyThat seems to be the general consensus, great within their own country just don't travel too well, hence my well thought out earlier post.Quote:
Originally Posted by frank barber
Are a lot of American travelers clueless, not doubt, but no more than other countries. I see notes that some bar girls won't deal with Arabs, haven't heard that about Americans.
I saw a German get totally nude right in front of a string of Thais selling on the walkway to a Hua Hin beach, when there was a bathroom no more than 15 feet away.
Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't it the Brits and Aussies who were stupid enough to be caught on camera during the protests advocating the overthrow of the government?
Speaking of traveling foreigners, what about the English hooligans who are trying to sneak into South Africa to disrupt the World Cup?
Lastly, you ask why we don't agree with you. When you piss on my country you piss on me. If you gave concrete examples of bad behaviour by Americans, hell yes I would agree, but blanket statements, not a chance.