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[vn_Tanc]

It amazes me how people from outside the US, seem to know so much about a country that spans from one ocean to another. They throw out stereotypes based upon what they see on TV

I was responding to the stereotype of there being "more hate in the middle east". Funnily enough, another opinion brought to you by the power of television.

I've been to the US once. Most of my contact IRL has been through work. Then there is the virtual contact I've had with Americans here and in EQ.
In all of these situations the number of people who broke the stereotype has been far outweighed by the people who match it. That's why they're stereotypes.

[Fizzlewhip]

OMG vn_Tanc has been to America once! He is now the expert on everything American. He has had contact with teenagers on EQ, and anonymous strangers. His opinion is now the only one that matters.

Grow up. I don't base all my opinions on what I saw in London and B'rum. I also travelled extensively in England, to Wales and Scotland as well. I met locals, actually talked to some, and worked with a great deal. I LEARNED that not all people from Liverpool are theives. Not all people talk like the Eastenders, or those from Crossroads. I LEARNED and EXPERIENCED a culture other than my own.

I did the same in Germany. Spent a great deal of time actually learning the language so I could at least get my point across. I visited thier museums. I even attended a few rallies there, to hear thier point of view. I learned that not all Germans are anti-jew, as is popular opinion. Nor are they anarchistic.

I bow before your mighty intellect, your impressively supreme knowledge of all that is American.

pffft.

[Lalanae]

Did you even read his post Fizzlewhip? Maybe you should try again once you come down off your defensive posturing. You are starting to live up to the stereotype you seek to disprove.

[Fizzlewhip]

Did you even read his post Fizzlewhip? Maybe you should try again once you come down off your defensive posturing. You are starting to live up to the stereotype you seek to disprove.

Did you?

Shall I quote it?

I've been to the US once. Most of my contact IRL has been through work. Then there is the virtual contact I've had with Americans here and in EQ.
In all of these situations the number of people who broke the stereotype has been far outweighed by the people who match it. That's why they're stereotypes.

So, you, upon your high and mighty soapbox, seem to think that his ONE trip to America has given him enough exposure to a country with a population of 273 million to apply the stereotype?

Of course you are. Else you would not have posted what you did. Typical.

[Forthe]

According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census, the resident population of the United States, projected to 5/27/2003 at 2:34:09 PM EDT is

291,078,795
COMPONENT SETTINGS


One birth every.................................. 8 seconds
One death every.................................. 13 seconds
One international migrant (net) every............ 22 seconds
Net gain of one person every..................... 11 seconds

[Fizzlewhip]

thank you Forthe

I am corrected.

[Lalanae]

Did you even read his post Fizzlewhip? Maybe you should try again once you come down off your defensive posturing. You are starting to live up to the stereotype you seek to disprove.

Did you?

Shall I quote it?

I've been to the US once. Most of my contact IRL has been through work. Then there is the virtual contact I've had with Americans here and in EQ.
In all of these situations the number of people who broke the stereotype has been far outweighed by the people who match it. That's why they're stereotypes.

So, you, upon your high and mighty soapbox, seem to think that his ONE trip to America has given him enough exposure to a country with a population of 273 million to apply the stereotype?

Of course you are. Else you would not have posted what you did. Typical.

You are such a retard. No where did he say he was an "expert" on all things American. And if you read the quote below, which you ignorantly glossed over, you'll see that he recognizes the limited reality of stereotypical opinions.

In all of these situations the number of people who broke the stereotype has been far outweighed by the people who match it.

This is also ironic in that you are the only one coming off as a "know-it-all" with all your "I've lived here and been here so that makes me an expert on blah blah blah."

I bow before your mighty intellect, your impressively supreme knowledge of all that is American.

But isn't it an American stereotype to talk and not listen, to accuse when there is nothing there, to claim to be an authority over nonsense, in short, to be a loud mouth bully? Hrm, maybe it is....

[Fizzlewhip]

but I see OMGIAMRETARDEDCAUSEALOTISTWOWORDS more hate in the middle east than I do in America

Try voicing an opinion other than the most widely accepted one and see how much hate you get.
There's just as much hate in the US it's just buried under smiles. Once you scratch the surface a little bit that juicy, venomous, "do as we say or we'll fuckin nuke you" side comes out.

Lalanae, I am not coming across as a know-it-all American, just as one that is smarter than you.

I shall break down the sequence of events for you (that means the order of things).

The above post, poorly written, implies that vn_Tanc feels that if you voice an opinion outside of what is believed by mainstream America, no matter where you are, you will be hated. It also implies that all Americans have the attitude where if you are against us, you will be attacked. That is not so, as is pointed out in the following:

vn_Tanc

Have you even been to the US. And I mean for more than a holiday?

Go to Berkley. See how much "hate" you get for voicing an opinion that is against the mainstream. You will fit right in actually.

Now I know it might be hard for you to follow, but the next set of responses was not even directed at vn_Tanc, but rather in response to a statement from Miir, and was simply giving a background of where I got my experiences. Do try to keep up deary.

Having lived in Europe and England for over 6 years, I can tell you exactly where it comes from.

During the six years I lived in Europe, there wasn't a day that went by that I did not have to combat that stereotype

The above was in response to Miir's post:

Maybe you should ask yourself why those American stereotypes exist in the first place.

The reason it was stated was background, having seen the television that is broadcast overseas, and actually spent time with numerous (more than a weeks vacation) people from throughout Europe and England. (Yes, I know the UK is part of Europe, but don't tell them that. Some don't like to think that way).

Now, back on track with vn_Tanc. Note the following quote, which futher supports the belief that he feels he is the utmost authority. One which you seem to follow like the good little sheep:

I've been to the US once. Most of my contact IRL has been through work. Then there is the virtual contact I've had with Americans here and in EQ.
In all of these situations the number of people who broke the stereotype has been far outweighed by the people who match it. That's why they're stereotypes.

Again, here it is stated that because of the FEW people he has met, and the FEW who have broken the admitted stereotypes, the rest of America must follow suit.

Following his post, I inject sarcasm. Go look the word up if you are unsure of its meaning, as I don't have time to remedy your lack of education or ability to detect sarcasm. I further reinforce (to him this time) my experiences, and the fact that I learned that the world outside of the US is not as it is depicted in the media.

After that, you jump on your soapbox. Proving yet again, that you have no concept of what is going on around you, and proving once again, your limited ability to comprehend what is written, or ability to follow a logical train of thought.

[Lalanae]

little man, you couldn't compete with me on any intellectual level, but keep telling yourself Dorothy and maybe your dreams will come true. I stand by my previous post. It is you who can't see the hilarious irony in your posts.

thats ok, gives us all something to laugh at.

[Fizzlewhip]

little man, you couldn't compete with me on any intellectual level, but keep telling yourself Dorothy and maybe your dreams will come true. I stand by my previous post. It is you who can't see the hilarious irony in your posts.

thats ok, gives us all something to laugh at.

Sorry, you already filled that position.

I have yet to see one post from you that even come close to contributing to a thread.

[Lalanae]

You only say that when people don't agree with you (good come-back btw lol) . Not as if your posts offer anything beyond Atokal-inspired verbal nonsense and abusive spewings anyway.

You're just jealous because so many people here like me

[Fizzlewhip]

Thank you. Am glad you recognize excellence
and it is not jealousy, but rather despair

[Ajran]

Mr. Mayor, we are here tonight because a psychomagnotheric slime flow of immense proportions is building beneath the city.