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Discussion in 'Political Opinions & Beliefs' started by Awryly, Apr 18, 2012.

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  1. Nightmare515

    Nightmare515 Ragin' Cajun Staff Member Past Donor

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    Crime is not limited to low income neighborhoods. More prevalent perhaps, but not limited.
     
    Nightmare515, Apr 19, 2012
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  2. Nightmare515

    Nightmare515 Ragin' Cajun Staff Member Past Donor

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    Oh ok, just wondering...
     
    Nightmare515, Apr 19, 2012
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  3. Man on Fire

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    Anybody taking them serious yet? I have not changed my mind so I am not.
     
    Man on Fire, Apr 19, 2012
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  4. Nightmare515

    Nightmare515 Ragin' Cajun Staff Member Past Donor

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    Plenty of people take us seriously. Including your own country. Like it or not the US has a HUGE amount of respect around the world. We may not be well liked, but we are respected. Even cocky world powers like Russia back down when the US says stares them directly in the face. They backed out of Georgia a few years ago for a reason. And it wasn't because the "UN" was threatening them.
     
    Nightmare515, Apr 19, 2012
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  5. Awryly

    Awryly New Member Past Donor

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    I think you mean the rest of the world is scared stiff you will invade them. That's not respect. That's fear.

    Proud of that?
     
    Awryly, Apr 19, 2012
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  6. Nightmare515

    Nightmare515 Ragin' Cajun Staff Member Past Donor

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    Whatever, continue to believe that we are nothing more than military might. But I'm glad you recognize that particular strength of ours. The US is respected for a lot more than the simple fact that we can kick your ass. But if you want to continue believing that then by all means.
     
    Nightmare515, Apr 19, 2012
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  7. Albert Di Salvo

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    Kiwi, why does your stupid country participate in Echelon? That participation gives lie to every thing you say.
     
    Albert Di Salvo, Apr 19, 2012
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  8. Awryly

    Awryly New Member Past Donor

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    The Chinese, who are its primary target, don't mind. So it hardly matters. It sits among the Marlborough vineyards and is periodically vandalised by Kiwis who understand how much of a blot it is on the landscape.

    Meanwhile, we continue to ban your ships. While at the same time training your marines and participating in a ludicrous FTA you designed to keep the Chinese out of the Pacific. Against that, we let the Chinese buy our farming land on condition we can buy theirs.

    It's a delicate balancing act that keeps both you and the Chinese relatively happy without provoking outbursts of domestic indignation.
     
    Awryly, Apr 19, 2012
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  9. FixingLosers

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    Not for me.

    Let's see:
    10. The Netherlands Overrated
    9. Austria Overrated
    8. Finland Psssh
    7. Denmark *Chuckle*
    6. Norway *Chuckle even harder*
    6. New Zealand (tie) I do not even respect this country.
    4. Switzerland Overrated
    3. Australia Maybe, but still, a little Overrated
    2. Sweden teeh
    1. Canada Yea it's an awesome country, but #1? They'll have to go on strike a couple more times.
     
    FixingLosers, Apr 19, 2012
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  10. Hoosier8

    Hoosier8 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Seems like crime stats in New Zealand are on the rise while they continually get lower in the States, even during a recession.
     
    Hoosier8, Apr 19, 2012
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  11. Albert Di Salvo

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    ECHELON is directed against the entire world, not just the Chinese. The fact that you don't know this rudimetary fact speaks volumes about your education. Btw, I don't have a problem with the Chinese. My wife is a daughter of the CCP. Don't make the mistake of thinking the Chinese respect your country gweilo.
     
    Albert Di Salvo, Apr 19, 2012
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  12. Awryly

    Awryly New Member Past Donor

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    Inform your Department of State and your NZ consulate immediately. They seem to be labouring under the opposite illusion.

     
    Awryly, Apr 19, 2012
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  13. Awryly

    Awryly New Member Past Donor

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    To the US, the "entire world" is the Chinese.

    PS I don't have a problem with the Chinese either. I have a half-Chinese grand-daughter.
     
    Awryly, Apr 19, 2012
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    Hoosier8 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    A travel site that promotes travel? LOL

    Crime figures reflect 'violent generation'

    [​IMG]
     
    Hoosier8, Apr 19, 2012
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  15. Albert Di Salvo

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    No it isn't. The world is filled with fuzzy wuzzies to kill. The Han aren't fuzzy wuzzies.

    Good. Hybrid vigor is real.
     
    Albert Di Salvo, Apr 19, 2012
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  16. Awryly

    Awryly New Member Past Donor

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    It's your own consulate, noddy.

    And, amusingly, your chart ends 4 years ago.

    Then there is this one:

    Offence_rate_in_New_Zealand_1970_-_2000.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_New_Zealand
     
    Awryly, Apr 19, 2012
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  17. Awryly

    Awryly New Member Past Donor

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    Ah, dem wuzzy fuzzies. Crossing your borders by the million.
     
    Awryly, Apr 19, 2012
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  18. Albert Di Salvo

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    Fuzzy wuzzies aren't Hispanic.
     
    Albert Di Salvo, Apr 19, 2012
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  19. Albert Di Salvo

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    Duplication.
     
    Albert Di Salvo, Apr 19, 2012
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    Hoosier8 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Maybe because they are taking a que from the US and locking more of them up.

     
    Hoosier8, Apr 19, 2012
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  21. Awryly

    Awryly New Member Past Donor

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    What we are seeing on this thread is a microcism of the rightwing thinking, such as it is, that we see on all threads.

    A bombardment of half-truths, fantasies, ideological delusions, and outright lies.

    The only surprise is that anyone in the US agrees with them. But many do.

    Which is why it is so hard to take America seriously.
     
    Awryly, Apr 19, 2012
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  22. Awryly

    Awryly New Member Past Donor

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    Ahem. Bad choice, sunshine.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_incarceration_rate
     
    Awryly, Apr 19, 2012
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    Hoosier8, Apr 19, 2012
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  24. Awryly

    Awryly New Member Past Donor

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    At..grasping..straws?

    Love the way you Yanks up..stuff..make.
     
    Awryly, Apr 19, 2012
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  25. Albert Di Salvo

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    Awrly, there is no need for us to take you seriously. You haven't approached us in a way which would encourage discourse. You approach us like a mad dog, so we treat you like a mad dog.
     
    Albert Di Salvo, Apr 19, 2012
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