Posted by tealady on May 29, 2006, at 19:57:20
In reply to National differences » Estella, posted by Declan on May 20, 2006, at 15:12:53
> People are patriotic in various ways. Some people aren't patriotic. Anyway I see the American people as patriotic in a way that is quite different to how Australians, for example, are. Australians are not patriotic like that. Winston Churchill remarked of Menzies that 'he leads a country he hates'. There are things you could say about Australia I would find offensive...I can't think of any offhand. And somehow, as an Australian, I find it bad form (British influence!) to have *public* feelings about my country.
it wouldn't just be "bad form" mate.. everyone would think you were .. umm weird? (not quite the word) :-)"I think the Brits themselves are way more patriotic in a way about their own country though, but not about its politicians and policies as such.. but I guess there is a long history there, lots of old castles and stuff to set an atmosphere and remind ya.. if your ancestors did come from there I guess. I guess I felt something like that over there so its not just the Brits:-)
I do think the American people are temperamentally unsuited to being at the centre of whatever they are at the centre of.not sure here Dec.. they are totally responsible for what they have got into.. noone else forced it on em..and I dont think most people would be suited to it?
And the national differences are the big ones here.
that's what I pointed out before.. the politics board and the comments made really hit me.. and magnified the differences between the US.
That's why I called for it to be shut down, if discussion on all sides of view to try to resolve the differences was not allowed.It's almost impossible for anyone not from the Nth American area to participate without feeling stung by what is "supportive" or without "not being sensitive" if they respond.. not matter if they use "i" language or are just expressing their feelings?
My understanding anyway?Also politics isnt exactly a topic to really be debated if you are trying to find a supportive atmosphere if not feeling the best? The words blissful,fun, supportive, enjoyable,peaceful,contented are not usually accosciated with politics?
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