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drexl
·That's worse you should know better!
Really Omega?
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BlackTalon
··This Space for RentPull ya bloody head in!
It may've escaped your attention but the language is actually called English due to it's origin being in England, It isn't called American!
There are regional variations that are considered acceptable, such as Australian English, New Zealand English, Sth African English, Scottish English, Irish English etc. there is even a barbaric corrupt form called US English.
The English language itself is derived from a mixture of European languages such as French and German with a lot of local Celtic influence, or are you going to criticise their use of their own languages too? And yes I spelt criticise without using a bloody Zed just like it's supposed to be for the rest of us.
The thing is that all the rest of us who don't speak US English don't crack a hissey fit whilst spitting the dummy and throwing all the toys outta the pram, whenever we hear you lot take to the language with a bloody butcher's cleaver!
If you don't understand any of those words or expressions......look 'em up! For once I'm not going to bother doing you the courtesy of translating.
The world doesn't revolve around you......you're just crawling around on it like the rest of us! Please have the good manners to be as tolerant of the rest of us as we are of you.
We English speaking peoples are divided by a common language....don't go making things worse!
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Pastorbottle
·Just throwing a sabre toothed tiger amongst the pigeons to remind them that there are others to consider before continuing with their pile on.
We should celebrate our differences
We should celebrate our differences
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drexl
·Just throwing a sabre toothed tiger amongst the pigeons to remind them that there are others to consider before continuing with their pile on.
We should celebrate our differences
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502 to right
·It's funny how the written word makes everyone seem extremely worked up, when the reality is more like "mild annoyance."
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DougPhx
·We have more in common than not. Ppl forget that
Personally I think history will look back and point to 2 factors as substantial contributors to amplifying differences vs. what we have in common: The rise of 24/7 "news" in the 80's and "Social" Media Apps in the 2000's. Not creating them, division has always existed, but amplifying them with an efficiency and volume never seen before.
Not enough real news to report 24/7/365 in the world so rambling tribal focused editorials eventually became the norm in US "news" media.
Social Media personal use seems to mostly be narcissistic self-promotion and doom scrolling reactions for validation or generating drama. So many people that want to be influencers/seek fame/adoration, etc.
I find it very strange and unhealthy to be so vain and self-focused; IMO true joy and happiness comes from real relationships with the people we love that love us back and the friendships we treasure. What else can I take with me when the grim reaper shows up someday! I mean I'll leave my Speedmaster on but that's just wishful thinking it will cross over with me.
Rant over 😀
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drexl
·So true! I'm no spring chicken and the overwhelming majority of people I have met travelling all over the United States and to other countries have been genuine, kind, and interested in other points of view and learning about cultures/swapping stories over a meal & drinks.
Personally I think history will look back and point to 2 factors as substantial contributors to amplifying differences vs. what we have in common: The rise of 24/7 "news" in the 80's and "Social" Media Apps in the 2000's. Not creating them, division has always existed, but amplifying them with an efficiency and volume never seen before.
Not enough real news to report 24/7/365 in the world so rambling tribal focused editorials eventually became the norm in US "news" media.
Social Media personal use seems to mostly be narcissistic self-promotion and doom scrolling reactions for validation or generating drama. So many people that want to be influencers/seek fame/adoration, etc.
I find it very strange and unhealthy to be so vain and self-focused; IMO true joy and happiness comes from real relationships with the people we love that love us back and the friendships we treasure. What else can I take with me when the grim reaper shows up someday! I mean I'll leave my Speedmaster on but that's just wishful thinking it will cross over with me.
Rant over 😀
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Dan S
·Pull ya bloody head in!
It may've escaped your attention but the language is actually called English due to it's origin being in England, It isn't called American!
There are regional variations that are considered acceptable, such as Australian English, New Zealand English, Sth African English, Scottish English, Irish English etc. there is even a barbaric corrupt form called US English.
The English language itself is derived from a mixture of European languages such as French and German with a lot of local Celtic influence, or are you going to criticise their use of their own languages too? And yes I spelt criticise without using a bloody Zed just like it's supposed to be for the rest of us.
The thing is that all the rest of us who don't speak US English don't crack a hissey fit whilst spitting the dummy and throwing all the toys outta the pram, whenever we hear you lot take to the language with a bloody butcher's cleaver!
If you don't understand any of those words or expressions......look 'em up! For once I'm not going to bother doing you the courtesy of translating.
The world doesn't revolve around you......you're just crawling around on it like the rest of us! Please have the good manners to be as tolerant of the rest of us as we are of you.
We English speaking peoples are divided by a common language....don't go making things worse!
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Pastorbottle
·No more drunk-posting for you. 🤨
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DougPhx
·Personnally l admire Américans. Jefferson and Payne too: they changed thé ideology of : Lady Liberty sits on a tripod; each POD représents Life, Liberty and property to : Life,Liberty and thé pursuit of Happiness. Ppl die because they want to protect those values and that ideology created thé most prospérity in history. But some Américans think they OWN thé world
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Eddie K
·We are still a young country compared to so many others that have been around many hundreds or thousands of years. We have as much to learn as we do to offer from other countries. Unfortunately there are rigid people here and in every country that live in bubbles where ignorance and pride rules. So sad, life is short! I want to meet as many cool people as I can while I can and learn as much as possible. Also enjoy their traditional food and drink while doing it. We are not animal
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Canuck
·You can tell who wrote the spell correct for many programs. I get quite annoyed at spell correct telling me that I have spelled jewellery, humour, and colour, incorrectly. Piffle!
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drexl
·Most Americans I know can't distinguish "than" from "then", "you're" from "your", so I wouldn't think the British spelling of a word in there will upset too many people :🍿:
We are still a young country compared to so many others that have been around many hundreds or thousands of years. We have as much to learn as we do to offer from other countries. Unfortunately there are rigid people here and in every country that live in bubbles where ignorance and pride rules. So sad, life is short! I want to meet as many cool people as I can while I can and learn as much as possible. Also enjoy their traditional food and drink while doing it. We are not animals after all! 😀
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Pastorbottle
·Anyone who feels the burn from my piss take tongue lashing is obviously feeling it because even though it is exaggerated it has ring of truth to it…..and the truth hurts
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drexl
·Anyone who feels the burn from my piss take tongue lashing is obviously feeling it because even though it is exaggerated it has ring of truth to it…..and the truth hurts
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Canuck
·Yeah o
Well, fact is The United States is thé most important Republic, I am not going tot get political but thé documents that thé People of thé US created give Freedom which brings responsability and it's a complex matter but you guys get a bad rep and 'Belgium' is younger than thé US....sorry I will stop now
The word is responsibility, not responsability. And rep is rap. Doesn’t matter whether you’re U S or not, these are the spellings.
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gbesq
·Anyone who feels the burn from my piss take tongue lashing is obviously feeling it because even though it is exaggerated it has ring of truth to it…..and the truth hurts
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drexl
·We are still a young country compared to so many others that have been around many hundreds or thousands of years. We have as much to learn as we do to offer from other countries. Unfortunately there are rigid people here and in every country that live in bubbles where ignorance and pride rules. So sad, life is short! I want to meet as many cool people as I can while I can and learn as much as possible. Also enjoy their traditional food and drink while doing it. We are not animals after all! 😀
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