What Goes Around Comes Around, Randy
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Tony_Hedlund — 15 years ago(April 16, 2010 04:27 PM)
Don't be an ass!
Should it matter where I'm from?
Evil is probably the last thing I am. - How would you know, you don't know me!!?
Cynic perhaps, a bi5b4t bored with people in general too.
I'm not saying all Americans are "ingrates, nits, whack-jobs and just plain ignorant ppl!" - Just that most you encounter that catch your attention most often is just that.
As for the Wiki-part. I know nothing is absolute, of course, but when it comes to Wiki's they tend to be corrected since they're open for editing, and yes, of course they're filled up with garbage sometimes, but as I just wrote; They're corrected quickly.
About the media, ESPECIALLY FROM THE STATES, sometimes are highly exaggerated, sometimes even falsified just to sell, which is the primary goal as it would seem. On second place I think it's the "actual" story. This I have heard from various sources, so it's not just me who thinks so.
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Eatmybolonga — 15 years ago(April 26, 2010 11:40 PM)
"I think "Tony Hedlund" is really EVI(L) QUAID. Your ranting lost me when I realize you were from beep Sweden."
Again, you are just confirming that many (not all) Americans are ignorant.
"Say what you will with the media, but not ALL media are lies. So stop generalizing like how you generalize ALL Americans as ingrates, nits, whack-jobs and just plain ignorant ppl! "
90% of the media lie on a regular basis, whether it be making a story more interesting to appeal to audiences was or whether it be creating a story out of thin air. Most media can actually LEGALLY lie, its called MARKETING. I agree not all media lie, some media are famous for telling the truth. Tony Hedlund did not generalize all Americans, he simply stated that you have plenty of ignorant/intellectually lazy people. While this is the case everywhere in the world America seems to be winning the golden cup in terms of percentages, disregarding 3rd world countries/North Korea etc.
"Great, you want us to use wikipedia as a source of information (roll eyes), which BTW contradict your argument about not believing the Media, because guess what! Wikipedia is a type of media or inb68formation and so is imdb and the whole world wide web."
Did you not read the part where he said he had degrees in psychology? I realize as much as the next guy that this is the internet and for all intensive purposes we all have PHDs in psychoanalysis, but my point is that he never said he gets his information from Wikipedia he simply stated that the information regarding what he said is on there.
"So I guess you're so smart because you get your info from wikipedia.org. "
Look above to previous statement. Plenty of what Wikipedia has to offer is reliable information (Not that I am suggesting you should ever quote said website without further research on the subject).
"quote from Tony Hedlund: "add two and two together and realize that it becomes four, but most importing"
WOW! You can really add, which is importing! "
He also clearly stated that he is Swedish. You may not understand this but that means that he learned English as a SECOND language. You strike me as the kind of person who when is wrong must attack people on a personal level, this and many other symptoms are the signs of an incredibly obnoxious and blatantly ignorant human being. I for one pity you and recommend you seek further education by any means possible. -
CitizenLen — 15 years ago(June 08, 2010 08:05 PM)
"Did you not read the part where he said he had degrees in psychology? I realize as much as the next guy that this is the internet and for all intensive purposes we all have PHDs in psychoanalysis, but my point is that he never said he gets his information from Wikipedia he simply stated that the information regarding what he said is on there. "
I don't care if he has a PHD, that doesn't give him the right to berate people which he clearly does. Maybe PHD stands for Pretentious Hopeless Dick or wait how about Professional Hair Dresser. So, when someone doesn't have a degree their comments are less valid. Please don't pity me I get enough of the self-loathing at home. And yes, that's meant to be obnoxious.
Also, not all posters here are from America. I get tired of people saying America this, America that. I lived in a third world country during a political revolt. Try living in fear everyday when both political rebels and government military are always trigger happy. But enough with the self-pity as you said since I'm nothing but an ignorant human being. As per Tony Hedlund said, people from America are clueless about people from Third World Country, when many citizens from America came from one. -
CitizenLen — 15 years ago(June 08, 2010 08:34 PM)
"Don't be an ass!
Should it matter where I'm from? "
Yes, Tony it should matter where you're from. Since YOU have a generalize picture of America from your pretentious viewpoint with your quote "Only in America" The only country in the world with so many whack jobs, etc.
You totally contradicted yourself, when people shouldn't label Quiad's wife as mental and yet you yourself labeled Americans as whack jobs, and inconsiderate about third world countries when America has a large population of minorities who came from get this- a third world country!
No America, is not perfect and certainly no country is, however, America has provided freedom and opportunity for me who came from a third world country. I have seen Americans lend their hands and wallets to those in need whether it's natural disaster or a tragedy. I have also experienced racism and prejudice, but I also saw the beauty of Americans and not just Caucasians on how they join hand in hand to fight a cause.
I lived during a political revolt where there are rebels toting an M16 and military tanks roaming the city. Here in America most people would stop and even help someone who needs help. The country I came from, I saw a cop just watching a child get beat up by a syndicate of gangs.
I also, get tired of people saying that you shouldn't believe all the media. People are not dumb, they know when certain stories are hyped and sensationalized. But the truth is still in the story. The Quiads have done this before. His wife have rudely accused and harassed other people. I also have read a Vanity Fair article about his wife over 15 years ago and how she bashed her then sister-in-law Meg Ryan. From the article she strike me as the ignorant American whack job that you mentioned earlier. This was also the fur-wearing woman who mentioned money, money, money and fame throughout the whole interview.
But since you evidently pointed out you have a PhD, I guess my opinion or experiences shouldn't matter. I would have actually respected your comments if you didn't made a vain display of your degree and how American's are a bunch of asses. -
pbechard — 15 years ago(September 21, 2010 10:27 PM)
How did this discussion deviate into an ethnocentric rant? Law of averages people. 310 million people in the States, 62 million in the Kingdom, 66 million in France, 34 million in the Dominion (Canada, my wonderful country
blah, blah, blah. This also suggests that the States has more combined intelligence than the aforementioned 3.
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