Originally posted by AntoineWOW..even confronted with the true cause of the hate of the Middle East, caused by England & France, you brush it aside to boast how ignorant and shallow you are. It appears that you are unable to admit when you are wrong. Too bad, I thought you were a better person than that.
The real tradegy in the world is that Americans are physically unable to understand how most of the rest of us see you, or that somebody may not think that you are a great nation...
Ultimately you will be your own worst nightmare, and choke on your own over indulgences.
I guess you can not take/give any blame/credit for RHP selecting a US company. Why's that? Perhaps in one of your chats with RHP you should recommend that they drop the US credit company, and go with an Iranian company. LOL
Originally posted by UllrThe USA is a (the) democracy right?
The problem is that people like you believe that all us Yanks think the same. We don't. Some of us are quite a bit more introspective and critical about our own government and culture especially as it relates to the rest of the world than some of you give us credit for.
I really think it boils down to convenience. It is convenient for you to just lump us ...[text shortened]... talk to some of us and understand that there are differences of opinion within our own border.
Does this not mean (to the international observer) that the actions of it's government is the will off the American people?
Of course there will always be different views (and voices) within the country, but actions speak louder than words...
Originally posted by Dace AceI did react a bit quick to bring in the Yank element in my first post before making sure of the facts.
WOW..even confronted with the true cause of the hate of the Middle East, caused by England & France, you brush it aside to boast how ignorant and shallow you are. It appears that you are unable to admit when you are wrong. Too bad, I thought you were a better person than that.
I guess you can not take/give any blame/credit for RHP selecting a US compa ...[text shortened]... you should recommend that they drop the US credit company, and go with an Iranian company. LOL
The post was meant as a trigger to try and find out why this situation with the subscription happened. In a way this was succesful as we all received feedback on the how and why. In a way it also brought down the wrath of a lot of you...
Which is ok, really. I do not feel bad or apologise for taking pot shots at the USA - supposed ignorance or no. In my line of work I used to deal with a lot of Americans which eventually made me refuse to accept USA citizens as clients, perdiod - keep your dollars. (This is based on your 'common personality' and 'fast food culture' - a whole different story altogether - not to be confused with the Middle East politics please.)
On my ignorance regarding the Middle East.
Yes, I am aware of England and France's roles. Yes, I am aware of the Sykes-Picot Agreement. That was in 1916.
I am also very aware of the USA's actions since 1990. And also before invading Afghanistan, another nice foothold in the Middle East. At that stage, it was already predicted (by White House representatives, on CNN, for the world to hear) that Iraq and Iran will follw suit. After that it was a matter of finding the right excuses, at the right time, wasn't it? How long before Iran? Who's next?
How exactly was this initiated by the British and French? Please enlighten me...
Also: it seems to be quite a coincidence that the USA (after refusing to sign the Kyoto agreement, by the way) only 'intervenes' in countries that have oil? Is this maybe linked to the USA policy of using international oil reserves as far as possible to conserve their own?
Whay are there still US troops in Japan? I'm not even going to go through the rest of the list of the USA's international military bases...
Another interesting piece of trivia that I saw a while ago was the USA's war/peace statistics. I will go and look for it again but the USA has been involved in one war or another (all on foreign soil) for nearly all of the years that it has existed as a country.
I suppose all of the above was only done by a few individuals, and opposed by the majority?
Lastly - why would you presume to have an opinion of the kind of person that I am? I have only played 4 games of chess against you on a website... You don't know me from a bar of soap.
And why does it make me a bad person if I exercise my right to despise something? Do I lose all my other human qualities, like my ability to love if I have enemies?
Originally posted by smw6869You seem to be a bit uncomfortable - underwear a bit too tight or something?
You have used the back door twice to relieve your mouth of your s**t talk. Why not try for three you hatefull basterd.
GRANNY.
If you try to actually say something with a bit of meaning, I will maybe try not to use your back door.
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Originally posted by AntoineNo the USA is not a democracy. It is a Republic where the people are supposed to be represented by their elected official. Unfortunately it doesn't quite work that way. Money talks and the "will of the people" walks.
The USA is a (the) democracy right?
Does this not mean (to the international observer) that the actions of it's government is the will off the American people?
Of course there will always be different views (and voices) within the country, but actions speak louder than words...
Originally posted by UllrThat means the world's largest superpower is running loose and not even it's own citizens can control it?
No the USA is not a democracy. It is a Republic where the people are supposed to be represented by their elected official. Unfortunately it doesn't quite work that way. Money talks and the "will of the people" walks.
That's a truly terrifying thought...
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Originally posted by AntoineOh it's being controlled allright. Just not by it's citizens. Follow the money.
That means the world's largest superpower is running loose and not even it's own citizens can control it?
That's a truly terrifying thought...
But yeah it is a terrifying thought.
Originally posted by Antoinewe all know that America is controlled by greedy businessmen.
That means the world's largest superpower is running loose and not even it's own citizens can control it?
That's a truly terrifying thought...
and it's always going to be like that, but don't worry it could be worse...
Originally posted by AntoineYou try living in America until you have the right to vote. Then see if the U.S. government represents you. You may find that they tell you what they think you want to here then vote the way they want to.
The USA is a (the) democracy right?
Does this not mean (to the international observer) that the actions of it's government is the will off the American people?
Of course there will always be different views (and voices) within the country, but actions speak louder than words...
Originally posted by AntoineDa US be a democracy,white? NO? Day not!?!.....oooooops again! Sooooo! Day be weely bad now!!!!
You seem to be a bit uncomfortable - underwear a bit too tight or something?
If you try to actually say something with a bit of meaning, I will maybe try not to use your back door.
Are you on drugs?
GRANNY.
Originally posted by UllrWell spoken. Rec'd.
The problem is that people like you believe that all us Yanks think the same. We don't. Some of us are quite a bit more introspective and critical about our own government and culture especially as it relates to the rest of the world than some of you give us credit for.
I really think it boils down to convenience. It is convenient for you to just lump us ...[text shortened]... talk to some of us and understand that there are differences of opinion within our own border.
And my apologies if I myself come across like that sometimes.
Originally posted by AntoineApparently, an apology is in order.
Here is the explaination as I have received it from the person, apparently not the RHP at all:
'I don't think it was RHP who blocked the transaction I think it is 2Checkout.com (I subsequently found out that all the US based financial institutions block all transactions involving Iran). RHP is a great site, they contacted me to try see if they could get around it.'
Originally posted by PalynkaAnd who should this apology be directed to, pray tell?
Apparently, an apology is in order.
Please refer to my post dated 19 Jun, 18:07:
"Herewith the whole story from the 'victims' mouth:
'I don't think it was RHP who blocked the transaction I think it is 2Checkout.com (I subsequently found out that all the US based financial institutions seem to block transactions involving Iran). RHP is a great site, they contacted me to try see if they could get around it. '
So, my apologies for accusing RHP of underhanded tactics - I stand by my views regarding the Yanks though..."