America bashers who are American

[TNT]

Somewhat off subject, I have no doubt the republicans will lose this presidential race, no doubt in my mind! And I accept that....for all that the republicans have been in a decline in the very immorality they claim to fight against. They have become arrogant, spoiled with power. They are fizzling out as fast as an untied balloon. I almost welcome the democrat victory that is sure to come. Anything (hopefully) better than the state the country is in right now.

But I choose to speak for the Republicans because nobody will stand up and speak for them. Overwhelmed in all corners of the internet, they seem content to remain quiet and ashamed as the world around them mocks them.

Actually, I take the exact opposite view... the Republican presidential candidate is a lock in this election. The Republicans could nominate Tazzy the T-girl! -- my kitty -- and she'd win.

The population distribution in the US is such that Democrats will have a difficult time winning a presidential election in the near future... I still maintain that the only reason Bill Clinton got elected was the Perot factor.

Hillary Clinton will never be elected President. The Republicans dream of her being nominated because it'll be almost too easy. She's left a slime trail in actions and writings that she'll never overcome.

Barak Obama? If he were Republican, he'd be a lock already. As a Democrat... maybe someday, but not now.

Going back to another post you made, Squall, about the song "Cocaine." I used to be a member of a "family-friendly" social club that had karaoke nights. Some apprentice madman had his very young daughters (somewhere around 8 and 10 years old) get up and sing that song. That moment reinforced the idea that no matter how stupid the world seems, the reality is a whole lot worse.

[Rapscallion]

The Canterbury Tales have quite a bit of bawdy wording and actions in there, but it's immersed amongst a sea of Middle English - quite impenetrable without a translator.

By the way, thanks for the compliment

Rapscallion

[rahmota]

I've not given up on this election totally yet. I will agree that it is probably going to be bitter, ugly and at least as close if not as questionable as the last two have been.

The dems dont seme to be getting their stuff together and the republicans are either trying to distance themselves from the quagmire dubyas dug or ride the wave from the last election. Hoping that the same old hate and anger and fear buttons can still be hit for one more trip to the bank.

Regardless this election is probably going to see a lot of the same stuff different year messages going on with nothing new, original or actually useful being said or done. And then people wonder why voter turn out decreases and people say they cant trust their government to do whats right or useful.

The sad thing is this country has become bloated , arrogant and decadent. Yes I know people have been saying that for years but the further along we go the more that becomes true. Ask a roman citizen in the declining years of the republic or the empire and they would tell you that rome was as strong and glorious as ever. Sound familiar to modern day america

Raps: True there is that about the Tales but then that just means we need to teach better and more stringent english lit classes. I bet if you told some of the kids about the sex and violence in much of the classics they might get interesed. Maybe. Hopefully.

And your welcome about the compliment. Its the way I feel.

[ArenaBoy]

I'm only addressing the first post in this topic.

Being somewhat of a conservative, I have to say if you bloody well dislike the country you live in, why don't you just leave?

Some people may not leave for the following reasons:

1. Finances. Moving is expensive and I can only imagine moving abroad is even more expensive. I've given thought to moving to another country but I can't as I don't have the money.

2. Some people may love their country. The ones that do are the ones going to make changes and do all they can to make those changes. I don't mind them doing that.

3. Finding a job. Hard to do when you have immersed yourself in a brand new country.

4. Finding a home. See #1 & 3.

To be honest, I've considered moving to another country. For me, it's because I personally think that there's nothing for me here. I've considered Canada and Australia for various reasons. I would move but for me it's a financial situation and other things.

However, there is nothing wrong with questioning your government.

[Boozy]

To be honest, I've considered moving to another country. For me, it's because I personally think that there's nothing for me here. I've considered Canada and Australia for various reasons. I would move but for me it's a financial situation and other things.

It sure would be easier to get your soccer fix if you left the US! For some reason that sport has just never caught on in America the way it has everywhere else.

Maybe David Beckham's arrival in LA will change that.

Sorry for the off-topic blathering, I'll stop now.

[ArenaBoy]

Hey Boozy!

http://fratching.com/showthread.php?t=23

Off topic, soccer is the last reason I'd want to move. I get plenty of coverage here.