lol... So you're saying because you've traveled before she was born, you're wiser, and because she doesn't cuss right she's a baby?
Anyway, I understand what you mean by your comment on the brits. I grew up in Japan and they have a similar attitude. They think all Americans are sloppy, unorganized, and fat. They think their products are better (and most of the time I agree with them lol but that's beside the point). And I was made fun of when I lived there because I'm half American. But, I love the people in Japan. They are one of the nicest people you will meet, IMO, but there's always the bad ones.
There's no way to judge a whole group of people. Everyone has their good and bad sides. And plus, lots of Americans have an arrogant attitude as well. They think they're better than all the other better countries because we're a world power and we're rich, etc.
Couple of things: First on the use of certain words, I don't care to hear that stuff, not because I am offended, I just don't thing it is appropriate. You hear fricking and freakin more and more on TV, radio, Internet, etc. IMO it is not right. Now we have a whole bunch of very young people throwing these words around used in context. The common place use of these words is sending out the wrong message. Was at a public beach a few years back with my wife and girls, and there was another group of kids not far away, kids ranging from 5-12 years old. All you heard was some of them shouting, "you gotta be freaking kidding me", and "what the frick is that", "shut the freak up", etc. Do you really feel that is an appropriate message and setting a good example for our children in regards to how they conduct themselves in public? Where do they get in from? They get it from the people who are supposed to be role models. It is not good and in my opinion an inappropriate message many older folks our sending out to our younger children.
However, I would much rather see it here as opposed to the ridiculous blatant censorship being applied on some other dog boards. All you see at some places is red ink with "content removed", not even in regards to foul language. That is more absurd IMO and a really big turn-off. People like the free exchange of ideas, regardless of whether or not the tone suits the fancy of moderators. Censorship and the constant interference of moderators is extremely detrimental IMO to that free exchange and flow of ideas. Nobody cares for censorship and it is very annoying. I would like to mention I am very pleased to note that this board seems to really have it's act together in that respect, run much more professionally in comparison to some censorship boards. This IMO this place has to be thee #1 dog board out there and it is a pleasure to be here.
Second, I don't dislike the Brits. True, I feel there is that attitude we are much be that you and always do everything better than you and it is reflected in many of the posts. It's not just here. I visit the gun groups, the shotgun boards, etc., and it goes without saying of course the Brits are all better hunters, shooters, and sportsmen than we are in their opinion. You know when they shoot skeet it is always international style with the low-gun mount, so much better than the way we do it here. I got news for you, many here shoot clays low-mount as well, and the holier than thou attitude
does get old. We can't train our bird dogs as well either obviously, they always feel they do it better.
Putting all that aside I still hold a deep respect and admiration for the people of the UK. They are, like it or not our mother country (unless you are a native American) and always have and always will be a steadfast ally of the USA. And, we back them as well. We can count on them for support, and we will always be in their corner as well. Immediately after 911, the first international phone call to President Bush was from Prime Minister Tony Blair stating, how can we help, what can we do to support, we are with you.
Hearing Tony Blair speak so eloquently shortly after in regards to the help and their 100% support of the USA did bring a tear to my eye. Prime Minister Blair IMO was freaking awesome in those regards, the support mode an willingness to be so supportive and helpful will not be forgotten by those like myself here in the states....thank you. Regardless of whether it was right or wrong, regardless if we acted on bad info, regardless if it was just one big mistake, they gave us the support only a true friend and ally would give and it is appreciated greatly. Thanks again. This supersedes any feeling in regards to they always have the attitude of being much better than us. I have a big thumbs up for the grit, determination, will and spirit of the Brits. They are bulldogs when it comes to standing up for what is right and wrong, not afraid to dig their heels in and get the job done. I tip my hat and say cheers to you in those regards.
Now if they could only get the metallic taste of the keg out of the New Castle Brown Ale, lol.
Charlie
