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Well, to put it back on topic, the first full-time teaching job I had was in a small town where I did not know a soul. Xmas break arrives and I decide to celebrate at one of the few local bars. There I run into an American Woman who is a grad assistant (but not a teaching assistant) in our department (but does not work for me). I have barely met her. We have a few beers and she says she is thinking about going to one of the casinos in an adjoing state. She asks me if I am familiar with casinos and/or gambling. I tell her I used to live in Nevada and the casinos there make the ones in State X look like a toy. She suggests we go to State X, a drive of several hours. I say, hey, aren't you engaged to Student Y (not one of my students nor personally known to me)? She says yeah but I'm pissed at him. Dickhead has not knowingly fucked a married woman since reaching the age of majority (before that it's their fault, right?) but engaged is another story.
So off we go and it's drink and fuck and suck and gamble for three days. Then it's time to go back and the guilt hits (her, not me; I have nothing to feel guilty about). Have you ever had a woman cry continuously for 350 miles?
SHE doesn't return for spring semester, Boyfriend X doesn't return for spring semester, and Dickhead gets the icicle treatment from the whole rest of the department. Department head says at the first meeting of the spring semester, "Well, grad assistant isn't coming back, thanks to Dickhead." Everyone in the room is staring at me. No idea whether she told the department head or whether someone saw us making out in the bar or what.
This is typical of the type of shit American Women pull with their insecurity and their immaturity about sex. Probably she immediately told Boyfriend X the whole story. The pussy wasn't worth the subsequent aggravation and ostracism.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by CBGBConnisur
[i]I feel my ethnic background makes me a target of discrimination in the US.[/i][/QUOTE]
Why do you then feel it's okay for you to discriminate against women because of the way they look (their weight, the fact that they're American, or that they aren't attractive enough for you)?
I doubt it feels good. But there IS something you can do. Open your mind and treat people as individuals instead of lumping them all together to fit whatever molds you've fabricated for them.
Just as people of one heritage aren't all the same, neither are all women of one nation. It's no crime to prefer one type of woman, but to squeeze all American women into one small narrow box is no different from squeezing all American men into the same one either. Billy Joel, Bill Gates, Tommy Lee (Pamela's ex -- I'm not sure if that's his name), and many other American men are not exactly conventionally handsome. Shall I then say that American men cannot hold a candle to their European counterparts? Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, and an entire slew of scumbags are American men. Shall I then put you in the same boat and claim that all American men are violent and hateful?
No, I like men and know and appreciate that they come in many varieties! And I also realize that ultimately what's on the inside is far more important than what's on the outside. A lousy attitude cannot and will not ever overcome even the body of a Greek god.
CBGB, I have no doubt that this message will infuriate you to no end. But, before you fly off the handle again and start calling names and spewing venom, please take a very long look in the mirror. You're treating others the way you hate to be treated. You're digging your own social grave.
One can lie to the world and get away with it. But as soon as we lie to ourselves (but more importantly, continue to do so), our lives are worthless. Intelligent people with willpower, determination, and hard work can persevere and WIN! I've personally always looked up to men for their strength. Strength comes in many forms. Those who admit their faults, open their minds, and grow and learn will be admired by far more women than they may ever realize.
This is my last message, and I will be unable to read any more forum. To those who have been open-minded and polite to me, I am most grateful. I wish you lots and lots of mind-blowing sex with the wonderful women you deserve!
Ciao.
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Well Dickhead... as I don't really care about numbers that much I will simply tell you that quantity does not equal quality. A student of a Canadian community college (less esteemed than a university) with a 3 year degree in architecture is able to take a test for US certification. If they pass, they're in... passed a course that's four years at a US university. Also: Why does the US so actively pursue Canadian nursing students? (Sorry RN... not that kind of nursery... although I'm sure you'd be welcomed). A better quality education is key... not diplomas handed out like trinkets to support college football teams and inflate the national numbers to look good on the international stage. Besides... when was the last time you heard of metal detector in a Canadian high school?
This topic did start as a reasonable one... education. The American education system teaches an abstinence platform which pretty much flies in the face of human sexuality. Coupled with, as someone else said before me, false puritanism; the American Woman is bound to come out with warped attitudes about sex. The guys are constantly shown scantily clad women on every ad, TV, pop can, and matchbook; thus developing a false impression of what a woman is.
But we've been over this one before...
as always, I'm...
Fedup
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Ciao... It was nice having ya around.
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USBabe, In a weird way, I kind of like you. Do you know why? You just keep reminding me of what it is that I find wrong with American women. You just made reminded me how much better I have it in Europe, and that's why I'm moving there, permanently. I rather be married there in a less hostile environment. Oh yeah you quoted my comment on I having issues with racism. Well you really wouldn't be able to understand that, being the spoiled rich woman(you said you went 3 times last year to Paris, that can cost a small fortune) you are living in your sheltered world. Ever heard the expression once bitten twice shy? Most of my views are not prejudgements, they're based on my experiences. I feel dating is easier in Europe, much easier. And go ahead you can just say European men look better than American men. Its no secret, heck, when I visited Holland last year, I thought the concierge at my hotel looked like Brad Pitt, not to imply anything on that, but I couldn't help but noticed that he seemed a little too good looking to be a concierge. I am equal opportunity. Lets face it life is short, and I don't put up with shit and I have putten up with a lot of shit in my life. When I was in Europe I just couldn't believe how attractive I found women to be. And on top of that, their friendliness and openness, highlighted their physical beauty. I'm a real nice guy in real life, and a softie, my soft mannerisms seem to strike a chord with the European females. In fact most European women prefer softness in male partner to machismo and assertiveness. In America, its the reverse, a man has to be a macho assertive guy to meet women. I always wondered why when I was in college so many of the best looking women I knew dated football players. They just seem to love aggressive pricks I guess. Some people like one thing and they can hate another thing, its called free will.
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I guess I had my last post reported to the WSG BIG BROTHER. Well, I'll keep it less inflammatory this time. Don't really want to get into the US-Canada shit tossing contest too much since Canada, no matter what its "fine citizens have to say" is still considered to be our little retarded brother... and with good reason.
Canadians bash us all the time but who really cares? When the chips are on the table and the bad guys come gunning for us, we'll still protect our little retarded brother.
Have news for you FedUp... The US pursues RNs from all over the globe since there is a shortage here, not because you produce better ones than are produced here. You know why Canada doesn't pursue US nurses as vigorously? You guys can't afford 'em.
When was the last time a US citizen tried passing themselves off as Canadian? I'm not saying Canada is a bad place to live but it is a good place to leave.
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Actually FU, I'm a little older than you as we know, but when I was in public school in the US they did not teach an "abstinence platform"; they taught a ZERO platform as far as sex was concerned. In other words, the subject was ignored completely.
What do they teach in Canada, sex education-wise? My latest knowledge of US public schools' sex education is that it falls under the heading of "local control" in many instances; i.e., no consistency and wide variations depending on how conservative the particular locality is (or isn't). Where I live now they do at least teach about contraception but not to the point of actually showing or talking about how to use it effectively.
Hope you know I'm not bashing Canada here. The Canadians I hang with most often lately are from Saskatchewan and they tell me things are more conservative there than elsewhere in Canada. This is probably similar to the US in that the coasts are more liberal and the central areas more conservative???
But I do question what you said about diplomas being handed out like trinkets to support athletics as a large majority of college athletes in the US do NOT graduate, and no one seems to care, and that sucks even worse. Also, I will say that a weakness in the data I found on both of our countries' census sites is that community college or 2-year degrees did not seem to be well identified. I am a product of the US community college system, and would not be where I am (wherever that is) without it, and I respect it to a certain degree.
Also I agree with Ceebee Jeebie that your nurse example is somewhat flawed, cuz EVERY country wants to hire nurses from WHATEVER country, to my understanding.
Teacher shortage, nurse shortage, prostitute shortage, shortage of CPAs .... PAY MORE and the shortage will go away. Economics 101. I guess the politicians slept through that class.
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I am not sure which scale are we using here to compare one country to the other.
If it is merely the economic scale then there is no doubt: US wins over the rest of the globe (maybe excluding Switzerland, which is neutral anyhow).
But I am not sure on what other scale would the US be the No.1 country.
Statistics is always misleading in judging the culture of a population. If I am not mistaken, I believe that a while ago a statistical study confirmed that the majority of the American people interviewed thought that New Mexico was actually in Mexico.
There should be no doubt whatsoever that culture is a broader term that cannot be limited to a high school diploma.
How many countries, cultures, languages, people do you know other than yours? These are the things that define how open minded (and in my opinion, educated) you are.
But then , having a President that, before being elected, had never gone out of the country other than in Mexico (spring break 1966) there is not much to expect.
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Kaffir said... "When was the last time a US citizen tried passing themselves off as Canadian?"...
This happens DAILY. When I was up in Toronto a few weeks ago I bought a Roots Canada (it has a Canadian flag on it... they can only be bought inside Canada) t-shirt for my American GF. She was sooooo happy to see the shirt she clapped her hands and then jumped me. Why???... Because she travels to Europe frequently and Americans are treated like crap while Canadians are treated like royalty (I have more examples if you want). Talk to any student who has traveled abroad and they will all tell you that the best way to make friends is to sew a Canadian flag onto your coat or backpack. I said once before that Americans are fine as individuals (although there are always losers to be found in any place), but are pricks as a country. The problem is their ignorance of the world (a recent survey revealed that most don't even know who Koffi Anan or Jean Chretien are) and their arrogance as "the best in the world". It's time for America to step to the other side of the fence and take a good look at themselves... they may not like what they see... the rest of the world doesn't. The only country that sees Canada as "the retarded little brother" is America... but just wait until you need our water... you'll be paying DEARLY.
This is my last post on the subject. While I may be able to argue that American Women are arrogant and ignorant it's a bit of a stretch to be on topic.
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Dickhead... With regard to your question of what is taught in Canadian sex education courses: When I was in high school in the 80's I was taught about reproductive systems, birth control, STD's, fallacies (such as pulling out before it's too late), and was also given demonstrations on how to roll on a condom (on a dildo held by the teacher). Since I've left, I've read that the age at which this course is taught has been lowered, and that material has been added to include drug use/abuse. Course material is mandated by the federal government with the provincial governments able to create their own methods of teaching the material. Saskatchewan is one of the least populated provinces in Canada and is likely closer to the church and conservatism. It's likely a small town attitude vs the big city attitude that you see everywhere.
Nursing was perhaps a bad example. As the baby boomers age there are far less people who want to clean up the shit stains that the elderly leave in their pants. Trades (construction) are next in line... In about 10 years I'll be making that triple digit income we all aspire to... and I'll have grease under my nails while doing it.
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Okay... Canada is a better country than the US! Where can I sign up?
I can't wait to hear April Wine and Moxie, Triumph and Alan Thicke on the radio 24/7. I also can't wait to spend some of that pretty colored money. And the Canadian football is something else, ain't it?
BTW, if the US really needs Canadian water, won't they just take it like they did all that Mexican land way back when? My former countrymen are such bastards!
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Europe, Canada, and America are good and bad for the specific person. If you're aim in life is to get filthy stinking rich, by all means the USA is the BEST place to do it. If you want to have a active social life outside of a job and long vacations as well as time for doing other things like having hot sex Europe is WAY above America, I can't help but notice how many fat cows I have to see in NYC before I meet a diamond, its not like that in Europe, with the exception of the UK and Ireland, most European women seem to take good care of themselves and that makes them better lovers, it also makes for hotter sex.
Dickhead, only 19 percent of Americans obese? There's got to be something wrong with those statistics. I went out for a long walk around Manhattan this weekend and saw about 7 fat women for every 3 in shape women on the street. I did something like this in Paris, and my ratio was like 8 in shape women for 2 fat women, and on top of that most of the overweight women in Paris were obviously over 40. Almost half the fat women I saw in NYC were in their 20's.
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"Obese" is fatter than "overweight." If you see my earlier post, the "overweight" numbers were way higher, like I think close to 40%. But as FU says, we're off topic here.
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Thanks, FU. I hope you realize/realise that I was genuinely curious. The powers that be would shred their collective shorts here in the US if a teacher used a dildo to demonstrate condom use (well, assuming they knew what the word "dildo" meant, which is by no means a given!). Drug education is fucked up here too since of course all drugs are presumed to be equally bad.
Maybe off topic, but I hereby call on my country to yank its head out of its ass and start teaching birth control in the public schools on a practical, no-nonsense basis.
Then the next step is to start teaching sex education, as in education as to how sex can be enjoyed safely and pleasurably, and how to develop sexual skills. How is this any different than drivers' education?
Oh, wait a minute, we stopped teaching that in American public schools too. Along with physical education ... could that maybe possibly have anything to do with our obesity problem? Nah, couldn't be.
Again, all I can do about this is apologize/apologise. Or emigrate. Too bad it has to come to that.
I love my country. I hate my country. I am proud to be an American. I am ashamed to be an American.
I need some safe drugs right now, and some safe sex right now. I need a plane ticket to Méjico or Costa Rica or Australia or The Netherlands. Maybe I need a kick in the ass.
Ahh fuck it; I'll just go get some beer and forget about it. Oh, wait a minute, I can't because some fucks decided you can't sell beer after 11 PM.
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Oohhhhhhhhhhhhhh....Fed up is Canadian....This explains a lot. Many questions have been answered....'Nuff said
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