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Originally posted by Moral Hazard The fact that you believe all people hold steadfast to the misconceptions you think they have about you is highly laughable.

Where in this thread have I made ANY claim that Americans are innocent in all of this? There's a good chance we're far more guilty (in a historical sense) than any other nation in the world with regard to demonizing the rest of the world for our own gain.

Does that somehow mean it's inappropriate for someone to stand up and clear the air?

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Originally posted by stren like i suspected, you mistook the melting pot theory with Salad bowl theory (lol btw) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salad_...ultural_idea%29

No, I didn't. For an academic description of the interpretation of the "melting pot" theory I'm putting forth, please feel free to email [email protected].

I'm not just pulling this out of my ass Stren. I studied sociology, specifically American Societal Problems, for 3 years. My education > Wiki.

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Originally posted by stren like i suspected, you mistook the melting pot theory with Salad bowl theory (lol btw) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salad_...ultural_idea%29

The theory and practice are very different. I think you'd be hard pressed to dispute that the US has taken a great number of influances from the native cultures of those who now comprise the US populace and incorporated them into their own unique culture. You see it everywhere; individual aspects of "foriegn" cultures featured as components of the US popular culture.

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Originally posted by RickyM you're just a shit version of Moral Hazard. At least he knows what he's talking about.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN lol, i love it when moral feels the need to lay the smack down

Also it seems like political correctness is implemented to everyday life. You gotta be careful what you're saying, so as not to offend anyone unintentionally.

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Originally posted by stren Also it seems like political correctness is implemented to everyday life. You gotta be careful what you're saying, so as not to offend anyone unintentionally.

Yes! Now this is an assumption about American society that I *think* the majority of the outside world has that is indeed correct.

The whole culture of "political correctness" here in the States is fucking terrible.

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Originally posted by RJT Where in this thread have I made ANY claim that Americans are innocent in all of this? There's a good chance we're far more guilty (in a historical sense) than any other nation in the world with regard to demonizing the rest of the world for our own gain. Does that somehow mean it's inappropriate for someone to stand up and clear the air?

Absolultely not, however, you seem to take great umbridge to the situation as if it is a personal attack and Americans are the only ones to have suffered it. All I'm trying to point out, Rob, is that this is the way of the world and I really don't see that you have any real cause for complaint.

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Originally posted by RickyM you're just a shit version of Moral Hazard. At least he knows what he's talking about.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN lol, i love it when moral feels the need to lay the smack down

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Originally posted by RJT I'm not just pulling this out of my ass Stren. I studied sociology, specifically American Societal Problems, for 3 years. My education > Wiki.

neither am I. I've had my fair share of classes on American history as well. /EOT

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Originally posted by RJT Yes! Now this is an assumption about American society that I *think* the majority of the outside world has that is indeed correct. The whole culture of "political correctness" here in the States is fucking terrible.

that's what i suspected. That's gotta be tough, my white brother lol

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Originally posted by Ygrene Where are you seeing this?

american television.

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Originally posted by distant electro is a sub genre of house, if its not house wat genre is it then genius?

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Originally posted by Moral Hazard Absolultely not, however, you seem to take great umbridge to the situation as if it is a personal attack and Americans are the only ones to have suffered it. All I'm trying to point out, Rob, is that this is the way of the world and I really don't see that you have any real cause for complaint.

The idea that the majority of folks posting in this thread seem to have that I'm so personally insulted by all of this is absurd. Do not mistake my use of firm language, unyielding stance in my position, and frank discussion of this matter for anything more than what it is. Any further inferences about my mental state or opinion made are yours, and yours alone.

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Originally posted by RJT The idea that the majority of folks posting in this thread seem to have that I'm so personally insulted by all of this is absurd. Do not mistake my use of firm language, unyielding stance in my position, and frank discussion of this matter for anything more than what it is. Any further inferences about my mental state or opinion made are yours, and yours alone.

Great! I'm happy to hear that you are not personally vested in the discussion; however, that begs the question, What do you hope to accomplish?

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Originally posted by RickyM you're just a shit version of Moral Hazard. At least he knows what he's talking about.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN lol, i love it when moral feels the need to lay the smack down