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Ray · 12-05-2004, 10:23 AM

Gio,

Indeed, I have a long way to go before I understand US politics, the culture and what makes the US tick. There is no doubt about it.

That is why I am here.

In the short span I have been here I have a very interesting exposure to not only the US but also Canada. But it is still a long way to go.

While the Americans I have met in India are not so jingoistic and mostly very balanced in their views, but on WAB, what is most striking is that there is a lot of jinogism and that US can do no wrong. Something like Deutschland uber alles. That surprises.

Also interesting is the feeling that everyone is against the US. That is not true. There is a lot of goodwill for the US around the world. But like you all are tired of being on the wrong end of the stick, so are the other countries too that we are laggards and don't support the US.

When we support the US, you don't register (like Afghanistan, etc). When we don't support the US, you fret and fume and make everyone feel creepy and small.

Now, why do I not have the non white vote. It is because of saying what I feel and it need not be music to the ear. Also, I am not standing for elections!

Added Later:

My view that a black or a brown cannot yet be the President or Governor is not that it is because of racism. Racism has a very negative connotation and I don't think there is much racism in the US now. I would say it is because of psychological deficit and not racism. The fact that Bobby Jindal could be the candidate for Governor is in itself a pointer to the fact that racism is not conspicuous. And I think he was standing for Governorship from a Southern State!

Likewise, I also so not subscribe to the view that just because someone is coloured, that someone must get a preferential treatment. All must stand on their feet and on their merits.

12-05-2004, 10:23 AM	#57 (permalink)
Ray Postmaster General *Military Professional* Join Date: 08-20-03 Posts: 28,269 Country:	Gio, Indeed, I have a long way to go before I understand US politics, the culture and what makes the US tick. There is no doubt about it. That is why I am here. In the short span I have been here I have a very interesting exposure to not only the US but also Canada. But it is still a long way to go. While the Americans I have met in India are not so jingoistic and mostly very balanced in their views, but on WAB, what is most striking is that there is a lot of jinogism and that US can do no wrong. Something like Deutschland uber alles. That surprises. Also interesting is the feeling that everyone is against the US. That is not true. There is a lot of goodwill for the US around the world. But like you all are tired of being on the wrong end of the stick, so are the other countries too that we are laggards and don't support the US. When we support the US, you don't register (like Afghanistan, etc). When we don't support the US, you fret and fume and make everyone feel creepy and small. Now, why do I not have the non white vote. It is because of saying what I feel and it need not be music to the ear. Also, I am not standing for elections! Added Later: My view that a black or a brown cannot yet be the President or Governor is not that it is because of racism. Racism has a very negative connotation and I don't think there is much racism in the US now. I would say it is because of psychological deficit and not racism. The fact that Bobby Jindal could be the candidate for Governor is in itself a pointer to the fact that racism is not conspicuous. And I think he was standing for Governorship from a Southern State! Likewise, I also so not subscribe to the view that just because someone is coloured, that someone must get a preferential treatment. All must stand on their feet and on their merits. Last edited by Ray : 12-05-2004 at 10:43 AM.