 ZefSoFresh
Male, 18-29, Midwest US
 52 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 8:48:54 AM
@GullCull: I'd rather live in Chernobyl than Canada |
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ZefSoFresh
Male, 18-29, Midwest US
52 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 8:44:42 AM
While I'm a proud red blooded american, I didnt find their statements that offensive or inflammatory. People need to chill out. |
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 Inter237
Male, 18-29, Midwest US
2449 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 8:43:42 AM
@9000penguins.
Agreed. Don't judge me, but i'll judge the hell out of you is pretty much what she is saying. |
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 collegebound
Male, 18-29, Eastern US
3480 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 8:24:20 AM
"So wait, after criticizing americans for their government, one of the chinese girls says, "Don't criticize me for my government"
Huh.
Would'ja look at that."
im glad im not the only one who caught that... |
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 DamienLike
Male, 13-17, Europe
710 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 7:48:57 AM
Heh, I'm British, none of this applies to me. |
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 Gerry1of1
Male, 50-59, Western US
25693 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 7:31:56 AM
I haven't commented 'cuase I could not care less what a bunch of little yellow commie bastards thought of us. As long as they meet their production quotas there won't be any trouble. |
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 kirstoner
Female, 18-29, Australia
538 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 7:28:42 AM
Well, in a democracy you should be able to judge the people well by their government. you know, the whole: by the people, for the people, of the people. |
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 9000penguins
Male, 18-29, Midwest US
227 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 3:45:02 AM
"I'm an individual how can you judge me by my government"
Best quote ever. |
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 lukenhiumur
Male, 13-17, Western US
80 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 2:37:45 AM
So wait, after criticizing americans for their government, one of the chinese girls says, "Don't criticize me for my government"
Huh.
Would'ja look at that.
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 LleetLlama
Male, 18-29, Western US
359 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 2:24:34 AM
possible because of how deep we've gotten into their political and militaristic systems. |
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LleetLlama
Male, 18-29, Western US
359 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 2:24:07 AM
It's been proven in the past that Communism does not work unless executed perfectly, in which case it becomes the best economic system. The only problem is that Communism can NOT be executed perfectly because of A) the necessity of leadership, and B) the fallibility of humans. Because of this, Communistic systems tend to destroy themselves with relative haste. Granted, Capitalism has it's own flaws, but I'd venture to state that the boundaries of Capitalism are more easily overcome than those of Communism.
I completely agree with them that America needs to stop dealing with other countries business though, unless specifically requested or unless that country poses a threat to America or it's political allies. WMD's were a legitimate threat back in 2001 because of the fact that we didn't know for sure and that it isn't worth it to take the chance. Now that we know what's actually going down in Iran, we need to kind of leave them to their own business, though I know currently t |
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 Wizensilver
Male, 13-17, Europe
407 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 1:43:48 AM
When I see China, I see the place where all the stuff is made.
And possibly the next ruler of the world. |
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 hampoofegg
Male, 18-29, Eastern US
336 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 1:40:13 AM
Ok, that girl is just a TOTAL bitch...I mean they made their points pretty solidly, but they really shouldn't say that we're "cute" for our values. I don't judge anyone by their government or country of origin, or frankly care. |
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 vegascartman
Male, 30-39, Western US
735 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 1:24:09 AM
Perfect example of you don't know what you don't know. |
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 handys003
Male, 50-59, Western US
2402 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 12:50:37 AM
@GullCull
Give me your name and address and ID number. I will submit such to US Immigration here and ensure you will never get in. Thus your desire will be true. Oh and also You can only live in China 2 months then have to leave and reapply to get in for another 2 months. |
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 Mechi
Male, 18-29, Asia
134 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 12:45:01 AM
LOL Chinese fail XD |
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 GullCull
Male, 18-29, Canada
139 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 12:43:44 AM
I'd rather live in China than the US |
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 LazyMe484
Male, 18-29, Canada
10503 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 12:22:32 AM
oh how they criticize "western values" while simultaneously embracing them! That is too much.
The Chinese government will ultimately collapse due to a fundamental flaw in human nature known as nationalism. In Europe, do you think it matters at all if you're French or Spanish or German? Do you think there is some fierce rivalries going on? There is no "us" and "them" because such things don't mean anything - when, due to the interconnected nature of the society, it is so easy just to pack your bags and move. When actions against one compound and become actions against everyone, including yourself.
With China and communism it is a whole other matter. You're obliged to accept this whole "us" and "them" mentality because your system depends on it. No one leaves, everyone pulls together. Sure, your government is more decisive, your economy is more efficient, but your people are less free and - statically speaking - unhappy. |
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 0Sigma0
Female, 30-39, Eastern US
515 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 12:18:23 AM
I think this video from a couple years ago pretty much showed what young people in China think of us... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIoGRJhAo... rel="nofollow" style="font-weight: bold; color: " target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIoGRJhAoEA">China vs USA pt 1 |
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handys003
Male, 50-59, Western US
2402 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 12:15:46 AM
@CBFLATLINE
Those kids were not even a glimmer in Daddy's eye yet. I doubt through their system they even know or seen this video. |
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 tatripp
Male, 18-29, Western US
1182 Posts
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 12:07:15 AM
dang they speak way better than the foreign exchange students at my school. |
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 Student_Law
Male, 30-39, Europe
966 Posts
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Saturday, January 22, 2011 11:58:27 PM
It's going to be nice when the Chinese become the leading economic power. Hopefully we can further help lift Eastern Europe and create a more civilized polarization of economics. |
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 hyeonkim0805
Male, 18-29, Eastern US
669 Posts
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Saturday, January 22, 2011 11:34:55 PM
Wow those first two students were very well spoken. I was raised in the US at a very young age but they speak better engrish than I do. |
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 davymid
Male, 30-39, Europe
11682 Posts
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Saturday, January 22, 2011 11:31:26 PM
I think China may have just delivered a massive "F*ck You" to America. Chinese people are no more brainwashed than Americans who sing the National Anthem and have USAF flyovers of fighter-jets and silicon-titted cheerleaders before every football game. It's just different values, that's all it is. Tell me if I'm reading these kids wrong.
Theirs is just a different flavour of nationalism than yours, America. Learn to deal with it, or go the way of the Dodo. China is rising.
Peace out, Davymid. |
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 kingpong
Male, 18-29, Southern US
640 Posts
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Saturday, January 22, 2011 11:27:19 PM
Joey, do you have a better idea for now? |
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