The Introduce Yourself thread!

[Anselme]

Originally Posted by Rotten

That's why I often protect Nazism and the French

I did not know that these two could go in the same sentence. how sick.

[Denis]

Originally Posted by Anselme

I did not know that these two could go in the same sentence. how sick.

Here's an other one for you Anselme : some french did colaborate with nazism during ww2

[joeblow]

Originally Posted by ScrAtch

Here's an other one for you Anselme : some french did colaborate with nazism during ww2

What????? And here I thought they just tried fighting them off with spitwads!

[jpsartre12]

Originally Posted by ScrAtch

Here's an other one for you Anselme : some french did colaborate with nazism during ww2

Some?! 2/5ths of France was controlled by the Vichy under Pétain.

[Rotten]

Originally Posted by jpsartre12

Some?! 2/5ths of France was controlled by the Vichy under Pétain.

That doesn't mean 2/5's of France supported Nazism. And there is actually more Nazism in countries that wasn't occupied by Nazi's under WWII. Sweden is one of those, it is a Nazi haven compared to Norway.

[antipartisan]

Hi, my name is ryan and i am a 28 year old University of Michigan employee. I have a BS degree in journalism from Eastern Michigan University which is located in nearby Ypsilanti, MI.

I am a staunch moderate, which means my political base is a amalgation of traditional and progressive viewpoints. I am a meateater, who is against hunting, A patriotic american, who detests mindless jingoism, a pro choice person who detests abortion. I don't hate George Bush, but nor do I support the war in Iraq or his views on the environment, abortion, gay marriage, and a plethora of other subjects. I believe that ideologues are the biggest threat to the world--religious, secular, left, right, what have you. Extremism can, has, and always will be fuel for violent conflict. Hence, my utter contempt for ideologues of all stripes.

I am a proud american, who really hates the american bashing which goes on. Sure, we have done alot of stupid and immoral things, but so has every "civilized" nation.

I am not a person who believes in American Exceptionalism. My belief is that while we are a powerful nation that has done many great things, we are still the equal of the least powerful country in the world. I do not believe in supremacy in any fashion. I believe that we are all equal.

My heroes are Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, and my father and grandfather. My family becomes before everything else. I ama partisan when it comes to my family, so I suppose my handle isn't accurate in that regard.

[wphelan]

Originally Posted by antipartisan

Hi, my name is ryan and i am a 28 year old University of Michigan employee. I have a BS degree in journalism from Eastern Michigan University which is located in nearby Ypsilanti, MI.

I am a staunch moderate, which means my political base is a amalgation of traditional and progressive viewpoints. I am a meateater, who is against hunting, A patriotic american, who detests mindless jingoism, a pro choice person who detests abortion. I don't hate George Bush, but nor do I support the war in Iraq or his views on the environment, abortion, gay marriage, and a plethora of other subjects. I believe that ideologues are the biggest threat to the world--religious, secular, left, right, what have you. Extremism can, has, and always will be fuel for violent conflict. Hence, my utter contempt for ideologues of all stripes.

I am a proud american, who really hates the american bashing which goes on. Sure, we have done alot of stupid and immoral things, but so has every "civilized" nation.

I am not a person who believes in American Exceptionalism. My belief is that while we are a powerful nation that has done many great things, we are still the equal of the least powerful country in the world. I do not believe in supremacy in any fashion. I believe that we are all equal.

My heroes are Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, and my father and grandfather. My family becomes before everything else. I ama partisan when it comes to my family, so I suppose my handle isn't accurate in that regard.

Welcome to the board. Beware of the three main forums though, as it seems to be mostly partisan bickering. I've found that the better discussions tend to take place in the smaller sub-forums. Anyway, I like the name Antipartisan. That's a good one.

[Scribbler1]

Originally Posted by antipartisan

I am a proud american, who really hates the american bashing which goes on. Sure, we have done alot of stupid and immoral things, but so has every "civilized" nation.

Welcome, Ryan.
I suppose it depends on what you call "bashing". I'm sure you've seen it before, where you have people calling it "bashing" when it is merely criticism.

We DO have bashing here but not nearly as much as you would be led to believe by some.

Again, welcome.

[GoobleThatWas]

I'm a Canadian, eh.

[Denis]

Originally Posted by GoobleThatWas

I'm a Canadian, eh.

Hi !
What does sdfsdf mean ? "Sans Domicile Fixe" (homeless) twice ?

[thebigbeartoo]

Well, I've moved. After many decades in the Southern New England area, I am now in south Arkansas. We'll see if it makes any difference in my political beliefs. Already, I see more opposite views being expressed in letters to the editor than New England newspapers allowed.
Although I am only two months from 69 years of age, I am still working, so as not to get bored. I run two logging trucks (when they both work and the drivers show up) and drive when necessary.
I usually make my comments in one of the political threads, and I try to be true to my upbringing, instead of instigating far-out remarks. I hope that I contribute thoughtful and factual comments to the general discourse.

[countrysinger19]

welcome, bigbear.

[Pizza the Hut]

I'm 17 and a Junior in Minnesota. I joined this because of the lack of diversified, intelligent political conversation at home and at school.

[Donkey_Left]

Originally Posted by Pizza the Hut

I'm 17 and a Junior in Minnesota. I joined this because of the lack of diversified, intelligent political conversation at home and at school.

Have fun with the intelligent part... lol Welcome.

[Frieda]

Hello

My name is Frieda and I'm from Old Europe, from Germany .

In former times I worked as a guitar teacher in the afternoons and evenings, and some years as a secretary in the mornings, too. 12 years ago I got twins, a boy and a girl, an this finished any working. Since some years I'm looking for work but its very difficult here. I still don't want to work in the afternoons as the children come home from school at noon and if there is nobody at home they would sit and watch TV all the time.

Since about 2001 I'm very amazed by the new American way to act in the world ( / ) and since long I really wanted to speak with some American people how they feel about their government. I really would like to understand a little bit more of America and American people.

Of course, if someone is interested I would like to explain how I think. As far as I have already seen in this forum there are American people thinking just the same way.

I would be very pleased, too, to learn something about our neighbours (France) here and other interesting people and countries.

Have a nice day!
Frieda