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Post by uncltim on Dec 6, 2010 2:50:12 GMT 1
Where did the Brazilian or American blacks come from?
Some are the decendents of slaves, some emigrated. Did you know that if black Americans were their own country they would be the 11th richest country in the world?
A question for you. Why did Christopher Columbus sail west to find a new passage to India?
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Post by uncltim on Dec 5, 2010 2:26:47 GMT 1
It is the Burden of White Man`s HeritagePure political bullshit. Besides, Brazil is a socialist paradise. Bo, I have found this writing by a Frenchman in the mid-1840s to be full of wisdom when applied to todays politik. Tell me what you think. www.constitution.org/law/bastiat.htm
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Post by uncltim on Dec 4, 2010 19:56:21 GMT 1
Karin and I decided to accept invitations from a next-door neighbor and a relative on thanksgiving. We didn't cook for thanksgiving this year. I was very disappointed when I woke up the next day and had no turkey for a sandwich I suppose that I shouldn't complain because I was able to graze two wonderful feasts in one day. We made an executive decision that we will be hosting the Christmas feast again this year so I should have plenty of nummys to snack on in December. It is customary to bring a dish to pass when invited to someone elses home. Karin makes seven-layer salad and I make a cranberry/walnut pie. I've learned to print out the recipe because everyone asks for it.
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Post by uncltim on Dec 3, 2010 0:34:07 GMT 1
No Bo. I value you, thats why I seek to learn the ways of the Polish people in general. I will give you an example of unknowingly offending someone that happened in my circle of people. I worked once a long time ago with a process control programmer named Anil. He was from India. In the morning when our supervisor would enter the room, he would say "good morning" as is our custom. The proper response is to reply "good morning" or "Hi". Anil would never respond to his greeting and the boss began to become quite annoyed with this as it is considered rude. As it turns out, people in India do not greet people In such a manner. They are very polite of course, but acknowledging someone when they enter a room is not part of their norms of courtesy. This is the type of thing I try to avoid.
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Post by uncltim on Dec 2, 2010 6:55:01 GMT 1
A very sensible approach. I practice buying locally whenever possible.
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Post by uncltim on Dec 2, 2010 6:34:01 GMT 1
Thanks everyone for the affirmation. I apologize for being a bit "needy" on this. The eastern European mindset is still a bit new to me and I am unsure of what is considered offensive. I wanted to make sure that I hadn't inadvertantly crossed some line that I shouldn't have.
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Post by uncltim on Nov 30, 2010 5:41:36 GMT 1
I can't help but notice that many of my posts go uncommented upon. I guess the question that I must ask myself is if I am culturally so far from you all that I have become a nuisance, or is my manner offensive to you? I would not want to be that way intentionally. I understand that my manner is direct and no subject matter is unspeakable to me. Any criticism would be considered constructive. I really enjoy the people and subjects on this forum and wish to be a valued member.
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Post by uncltim on Nov 30, 2010 3:49:49 GMT 1
Actions have predictable concequences and unintended concequences both. The skilled rider puts more effort into considering the unintended ones, IMO.
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Post by uncltim on Nov 29, 2010 20:08:45 GMT 1
Usually you invite a large amount of people and size the turkey accordingly. You may end up with a pound or two of left-overs if you are lucky.
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Post by uncltim on Nov 29, 2010 1:14:49 GMT 1
Bo, there is a difference between popping somebody in the nose, and giving somebody a beating. The simple knowledge that anyone you choose to mess with on the street here can send you home in a bag is the reason people dont mess with you here. Urban centers sometimes have laws against carrying a weapon, they are the most dangerous areas because the criminals know their victims will be unarmed.
Peter, I find it ironic that sports teams which are designed to placate the competitive/violent nature of the human male have turned into a quasi-native political movement! Thats pretty funny actually! In typical British girl thingy fashion, They'll promptly ban sports teams. I'm personally glad that indigenous brits have finally exerted themselves. (Within reason of course)
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Post by uncltim on Nov 28, 2010 22:14:44 GMT 1
The hools are on the playing field here. In general, Sporting events in the US are friendly events where you may encounter some good natured "trash talk"or mild insults. You are much more likely to be fed and made drunk by the opposing teams fans. Remember that if I'm walking down the street with my friends and you choose to beat one of them because of his team affiliation, I am perfectly within my rights to shoot you to death. Thats a strong deterent for being foolishly violent in the states. Urban crime has always been high in the states, It has actually been declining for a decade or so.
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Post by uncltim on Nov 27, 2010 23:44:55 GMT 1
We have nothing like this hooliganism here.
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Post by uncltim on Nov 25, 2010 19:57:31 GMT 1
IM me mike, maybe I can help.
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Post by uncltim on Nov 25, 2010 16:57:06 GMT 1
Thanks Tufta! I think the best part of this holiday is that it's virtually incorruptible. Family, friends, and a meal. nothing else required.
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Post by uncltim on Nov 24, 2010 22:46:41 GMT 1
I wanted to take the time to wish all of you on this forum a happy thanksgiving. I know many of you don't celebrate such things, but I do, and wanted to share some of my culture with you. I'll give you a short list of things I'm thankful for: 1. My family and siblings who support and inspire me. 2. My faith that both comforts and confounds me at times. I am better for it. 3. A vocation that is at times frightening and extremely personally rewarding. Without my daily challenges I would implode. 4. A long run of prosperity. 5. A spouse who understands me completely and lets me be who I am. 6. Freedom from hunger, want, illness, and conflict. 7. The ability to help others in need. 8. People on the internet (You) who at least attempt to understand me, and generally tolerate me. It's easy to compile a list of problems and issues. Take a few moments to compile a list of good fortunes and offer it up to your creator, or just share it with a friend. It's good for you. (A turkey sandwich is good, and pretty good for you too:)
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Post by uncltim on Nov 17, 2010 21:58:49 GMT 1
I tend to think of Nazis as Darwinian Socialists. Thats pretty far-left in my opinion. Am I missing something? I have a copy of Mein Kampf, it didn't seem right-wing to me at all. Perhaps my definitions are different than others..
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Post by uncltim on Nov 17, 2010 4:40:51 GMT 1
I was initially thinking along those same lines Peter, I just didn;t want to bring it up because its more unpleasant than I really wanted to believe. I can see if a man met a woman and liked her enough to include her child in his life, That is a noble and unselfish thing to do. The idea of her having a child as a prerequisite to a relationship just seems creepy and nefarious the more I think about it.
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Post by uncltim on Nov 11, 2010 23:58:16 GMT 1
Judging by your manners, you sound a well-bred gentleman What a nice thing to say! If my mother was still alive she would love to hear someone describe me as such.
My internal dialogue is pretty tame. I tend to reason through things with a logical approach. I never panic.
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Post by uncltim on Nov 9, 2010 12:26:12 GMT 1
I understand the Idea of letting the convicted live in order to allow them an opportunity of repentance. Its a hard position to argue from in a secular state. There are cases of the state applying the death penalty in both testaments. It really is one of the most difficult dilemmas.
Btw, The state can petition for the death penalty. The jurists ultimately decide if the state will be allowed to execute someone. It can be very counter productive for a prosecuter to specify capital punishment. A jury would not typically allow it without an admission of guilt from the defendant. A prosecuter who needlessly asks for the death penalty is likely to get a deadlocked jury or even an accquittal. The jurists have ultimate say in the matter.
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Post by uncltim on Nov 9, 2010 1:00:26 GMT 1
Interesting discussion. Let me start by offering this statement- A certain percentage of prisoners in any prison, anywhere in the world, are innocent. We live in an imperfect world. In the US, the decision to provide for the death penalty or not is delegated to the individual states. An example would be the state that I grew up in (Wisconsin) does not have the death penalty. The state that I currently live in (Ohio) does. The DNA argument really only applies to past cases and not current ones. Recently procecuted cases that have DNA evidence involved would be assumingly tried correctly using that evidence. Its a nice emotional argument, but it has a use-by date. It is a subject that has many unsatisfactory solutions. My solution is quite simple. Occams razor en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occam%27s_razor states that all things being equal, the simplest answer is the correct one. What I mean by this is that the criminal who dies in the act of their crime has received proper justice. This is why I carry a weapon most of the time. After all, Justice delayed, is justice denied. I believe you've learned something about some Americans right here. Another situation that occurs frequently is that people who are sentenced to life imprisonment simply want to die instead of serving the next 30 years in prison. What do you do with them? Is it cruel to delay the death sentence of a person who admits their crime and simply wants to be finished, yet some do-gooder manages to get their sentence delayed for 20 years or so? Its a situation with no good answers. My personal opinion is this: The State does not have the right to take the life of a citizen for any reason. I include the military draft in this statement. The citizen of the state however has the right to defend themselves with deadly force If neccesary. A reasoned argument may conclude that the death penalty is infact the agreement of a jury of 12 citizens concluding that the best defense of the society would be to end the life of the convicted. The power lies in the citizenry to invoke this penalty, not the state. The state can only kill with the express permission of the people. I hope that makes some sort of sense to you. Wendy, In the US we have what is called the "Good Samaritan Law". Basically what it states is that if you cause injury or harm to another while trying to provide aid to them or defending someone you cannot be held liable. What your grandfather presumed as he happened upon the scene was what any reasonable person would have done. The goal of the law was to not let people be discouraged from rendering aid to a stranger. I had the misfortune of performing CPR on a person where I broke several ribs and cracked their sternum. It all ended well but I was protected by law from the damage I inflicted whilst rendering aid.
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Post by uncltim on Nov 8, 2010 22:31:55 GMT 1
Thanks! I'm just a simple country boy.
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Post by uncltim on Nov 7, 2010 22:29:53 GMT 1
Self-actualized people are spontaneous in their internal thoughts. Absolutely and outward behavior. Absolutely not. While they can conform to rules and social expectations, they also tend to be open and unconventional. I have great respect for social norms and law. I do however easily ingnore those which produce a moral hazard for me. I have approval to do this from very high authority. “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — His good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12:2, NIV)
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Post by uncltim on Nov 7, 2010 16:09:52 GMT 1
The "unseen hand" has been at work in Europe for some time now. It is also at work here in the Northwest hemisphere. Soon the US/Canada/Mexico will be one. North American Union will be its name. I can't tell you if the result will be good or bad. What I can tell you is that only the most ignorant and naive are blind to it. Throughout history power has always tried to consolidate. Today it is happening unchecked. The United States of Europe is a done deal. The only thing left to do is ease the public into acceptance by creating situations that make its existence logical and natural to the masses.
Quite literally it is this- Create a problem, create a solution that cures the problem while bringing more power to the elite.
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Post by uncltim on Nov 6, 2010 16:56:32 GMT 1
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Post by uncltim on Nov 5, 2010 22:04:37 GMT 1
One thing is certain, though - you tend to be dangerous at times. ;D ;D ;D ;D You understand me quite well! I believe self-actualized is the more proper term.
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Post by uncltim on Oct 28, 2010 23:52:28 GMT 1
Born American iis a solid lawful requirement for any candidate who wishes to hold the office. Hawaii has a long history of granting birth certificates to foreign born children. My personal belief is that he is a "Manchurian" candidate groomed by globalist/progressives. American voters (predominantly women) chose him like they were choosing a pair of shoes. Many would now like to return their purchase. I have been following the European (western) papers and they seem quite dismayed at his fall from favor. This may come as a shock to you, but do you realize that the tea party is about 65% women? I can verify this for you because of the 3 rallys that I personally attended, the vast majority were women. The average American views Western Europe as a failed socio-economic state and wants nothing even closely resembling it here. I would rather die a free pauper than trade my freedoms for the sedated security that authoritarian socialism offers. Charity is the perogative and duty of the individual, not the state.
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Post by uncltim on Oct 28, 2010 23:20:04 GMT 1
He wanted a disposable family.
You have dodged my question Bo. You have been aquainted with me long enough to notice some personality traits of mine. I would be interested to learn how you assess this stranger amongst you.
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Post by uncltim on Oct 25, 2010 21:48:16 GMT 1
Well, not entirely.
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Post by uncltim on Oct 25, 2010 21:28:15 GMT 1
All men walk alone Peter.
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Post by uncltim on Oct 25, 2010 2:55:47 GMT 1
Yes, I read it in Rip Van Winkle story. What do you mean Bo? Do I detect sarcasm?
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