Mexico and Canada, not overseas
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"Imagine a United America with Arnold as Supreme Leader?Only in my worst nightmares!!
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! yup that is alot worse than banana slugs
:wink:
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! yup that is alot worse than banana slugs
:wink:"Imagine a United America with Arnold as Supreme Leader?Only in my worst nightmares!!
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! yup that is alot worse than banana slugs :wink:
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! yup that is alot worse than banana slugs
:wink:"Imagine a United America with Arnold as Supreme Leader?Only in my worst nightmares!!
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! yup that is alot worse than banana slugs :wink:
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! yup that is alot worse than banana slugs
:wink:about Mexicans being lazy.....hmmmm..... OK, dumpthemonarchy, you're not completely wrong, I will admit, the large Latino community in the United States tends to have the same problems that the large black community has (heavier involvement in gangs and drugs than the general population), however, they are also some of the hardest workers on farms and plantations, as well as some of the coolest business owners around (walk around Los Angeles, and you'll see what I mean).
To me, the only people who are really different from Canadians and Americans are people from AsiaPacific. Because they speak totally different languages that are not the least bit intelligible to English speakers, and most of them are not Christian (except the Philippines, where my family is from), in fact, many eastern religions are polytheistic. On the other hand, the Latin American countries speak languages that are semi-intelligible from English, they practice a similar religion, and overall, all of the Americas have a common history in the following sense:
1. EUROPEAN EXPLORERS AND SETTLERS WHO GOVERNED THE LANDS
2. AFRICAN SERVANTS AND SLAVES (WHOSE DESCENDANTS OFTEN FEEL CHEATED BY THE EUROPEANS)
3. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (WHOSE DESCENDANTS FEEL CHEATED BY THE EUROPEANS)
4. PEOPLES WHO ARE A MIXTURE OF ANY OR ALL 3 OF THE ABOVE
Besides, if you're from Alberta or British Columbia, I imagine that Quebec is probably about as foreign as Mexico is (not that I've been to Quebec, I would like to know if anybody actually agrees with this conjecture, I have, of course, been to AB and BC)
To me, the only people who are really different from Canadians and Americans are people from AsiaPacific. Because they speak totally different languages that are not the least bit intelligible to English speakers, and most of them are not Christian (except the Philippines, where my family is from), in fact, many eastern religions are polytheistic. On the other hand, the Latin American countries speak languages that are semi-intelligible from English, they practice a similar religion, and overall, all of the Americas have a common history in the following sense:
1. EUROPEAN EXPLORERS AND SETTLERS WHO GOVERNED THE LANDS
2. AFRICAN SERVANTS AND SLAVES (WHOSE DESCENDANTS OFTEN FEEL CHEATED BY THE EUROPEANS)
3. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (WHOSE DESCENDANTS FEEL CHEATED BY THE EUROPEANS)
4. PEOPLES WHO ARE A MIXTURE OF ANY OR ALL 3 OF THE ABOVE
Besides, if you're from Alberta or British Columbia, I imagine that Quebec is probably about as foreign as Mexico is (not that I've been to Quebec, I would like to know if anybody actually agrees with this conjecture, I have, of course, been to AB and BC)
about Mexicans being lazy.....hmmmm..... OK, dumpthemonarchy, you're not completely wrong, I will admit, the large Latino community in the United States tends to have the same problems that the large black community has (heavier involvement in gangs and drugs than the general population), however, they are also some of the hardest workers on farms and plantations, as well as some of the coolest business owners around (walk around Los Angeles, and you'll see what I mean).
To me, the only people who are really different from Canadians and Americans are people from AsiaPacific. Because they speak totally different languages that are not the least bit intelligible to English speakers, and most of them are not Christian (except the Philippines, where my family is from), in fact, many eastern religions are polytheistic. On the other hand, the Latin American countries speak languages that are semi-intelligible from English, they practice a similar religion, and overall, all of the Americas have a common history in the following sense:
1. EUROPEAN EXPLORERS AND SETTLERS WHO GOVERNED THE LANDS
2. AFRICAN SERVANTS AND SLAVES (WHOSE DESCENDANTS OFTEN FEEL CHEATED BY THE EUROPEANS)
3. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (WHOSE DESCENDANTS FEEL CHEATED BY THE EUROPEANS)
4. PEOPLES WHO ARE A MIXTURE OF ANY OR ALL 3 OF THE ABOVE
Besides, if you're from Alberta or British Columbia, I imagine that Quebec is probably about as foreign as Mexico is (not that I've been to Quebec, I would like to know if anybody actually agrees with this conjecture, I have, of course, been to AB and BC)
To me, the only people who are really different from Canadians and Americans are people from AsiaPacific. Because they speak totally different languages that are not the least bit intelligible to English speakers, and most of them are not Christian (except the Philippines, where my family is from), in fact, many eastern religions are polytheistic. On the other hand, the Latin American countries speak languages that are semi-intelligible from English, they practice a similar religion, and overall, all of the Americas have a common history in the following sense:
1. EUROPEAN EXPLORERS AND SETTLERS WHO GOVERNED THE LANDS
2. AFRICAN SERVANTS AND SLAVES (WHOSE DESCENDANTS OFTEN FEEL CHEATED BY THE EUROPEANS)
3. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (WHOSE DESCENDANTS FEEL CHEATED BY THE EUROPEANS)
4. PEOPLES WHO ARE A MIXTURE OF ANY OR ALL 3 OF THE ABOVE
Besides, if you're from Alberta or British Columbia, I imagine that Quebec is probably about as foreign as Mexico is (not that I've been to Quebec, I would like to know if anybody actually agrees with this conjecture, I have, of course, been to AB and BC)
about Mexicans being lazy.....hmmmm..... OK, dumpthemonarchy, you're not completely wrong, I will admit, the large Latino community in the United States tends to have the same problems that the large black community has (heavier involvement in gangs and drugs than the general population), however, they are also some of the hardest workers on farms and plantations, as well as some of the coolest business owners around (walk around Los Angeles, and you'll see what I mean).
To me, the only people who are really different from Canadians and Americans are people from AsiaPacific. Because they speak totally different languages that are not the least bit intelligible to English speakers, and most of them are not Christian (except the Philippines, where my family is from), in fact, many eastern religions are polytheistic. On the other hand, the Latin American countries speak languages that are semi-intelligible from English, they practice a similar religion, and overall, all of the Americas have a common history in the following sense:
1. EUROPEAN EXPLORERS AND SETTLERS WHO GOVERNED THE LANDS
2. AFRICAN SERVANTS AND SLAVES (WHOSE DESCENDANTS OFTEN FEEL CHEATED BY THE EUROPEANS)
3. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (WHOSE DESCENDANTS FEEL CHEATED BY THE EUROPEANS)
4. PEOPLES WHO ARE A MIXTURE OF ANY OR ALL 3 OF THE ABOVE
Besides, if you're from Alberta or British Columbia, I imagine that Quebec is probably about as foreign as Mexico is (not that I've been to Quebec, I would like to know if anybody actually agrees with this conjecture, I have, of course, been to AB and BC)
To me, the only people who are really different from Canadians and Americans are people from AsiaPacific. Because they speak totally different languages that are not the least bit intelligible to English speakers, and most of them are not Christian (except the Philippines, where my family is from), in fact, many eastern religions are polytheistic. On the other hand, the Latin American countries speak languages that are semi-intelligible from English, they practice a similar religion, and overall, all of the Americas have a common history in the following sense:
1. EUROPEAN EXPLORERS AND SETTLERS WHO GOVERNED THE LANDS
2. AFRICAN SERVANTS AND SLAVES (WHOSE DESCENDANTS OFTEN FEEL CHEATED BY THE EUROPEANS)
3. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (WHOSE DESCENDANTS FEEL CHEATED BY THE EUROPEANS)
4. PEOPLES WHO ARE A MIXTURE OF ANY OR ALL 3 OF THE ABOVE
Besides, if you're from Alberta or British Columbia, I imagine that Quebec is probably about as foreign as Mexico is (not that I've been to Quebec, I would like to know if anybody actually agrees with this conjecture, I have, of course, been to AB and BC)
Hey Someone, that was a joke, those "lazy," Mexicans and Latin Americans. Irony? If you are on the Simpson's and you make such a positive comment it means there is definitely a connection between North Amricans and Latin Americans that is real but subtle.
Having visited Ireland and England, the US and Canada, I believe Mexico is a great deal like Canada and the US. How? Mexico city has the look and feel of a big American city by its grid system of streets that is not emulated in Europe, Asia or Africa.
Having visited Ireland and England, the US and Canada, I believe Mexico is a great deal like Canada and the US. How? Mexico city has the look and feel of a big American city by its grid system of streets that is not emulated in Europe, Asia or Africa.
Hey Someone, that was a joke, those "lazy," Mexicans and Latin Americans. Irony? If you are on the Simpson's and you make such a positive comment it means there is definitely a connection between North Amricans and Latin Americans that is real but subtle.
Having visited Ireland and England, the US and Canada, I believe Mexico is a great deal like Canada and the US. How? Mexico city has the look and feel of a big American city by its grid system of streets that is not emulated in Europe, Asia or Africa.
Having visited Ireland and England, the US and Canada, I believe Mexico is a great deal like Canada and the US. How? Mexico city has the look and feel of a big American city by its grid system of streets that is not emulated in Europe, Asia or Africa.
Hey Someone, that was a joke, those "lazy," Mexicans and Latin Americans. Irony? If you are on the Simpson's and you make such a positive comment it means there is definitely a connection between North Amricans and Latin Americans that is real but subtle.
Having visited Ireland and England, the US and Canada, I believe Mexico is a great deal like Canada and the US. How? Mexico city has the look and feel of a big American city by its grid system of streets that is not emulated in Europe, Asia or Africa.
Having visited Ireland and England, the US and Canada, I believe Mexico is a great deal like Canada and the US. How? Mexico city has the look and feel of a big American city by its grid system of streets that is not emulated in Europe, Asia or Africa.
Somehow, I figured that you were joking, buddy. All I've seen of Mexico, thus far at least, is Tijuana, which is right by San Diego. That has to be one of the world's biggest ratholes. Honestly, their main economy is based on American tourism, and I'm not talking Cancun-style either. A lot of US Navy servicemen go there to get drunk, and there have been many incidents caused by that. I know people who've gone there and said that if ten margaritas in the US don't make you drunk, two of them in Mexico will (much stronger content of alcohol). Tijuana is also known as a place to get real cheap goods (someone offered my dad a rolex for $20 US or $25 Can, which the man said was only good as long as he's in the store.... go figure). And, yes, prostitution is rife there. I've heard the stories about that, too.
Well, the seediest parts of Mexico are the US border towns, Mexico City, and Chiapas. Tijuana has one of the highest crime rates in Mexico. Well, I will be going to Cancun in a few months (with my parents, as a break), and that should be MUCH better than Tijuana.
The similarities between all pan-Americans are strangely subtle. That's for sure. We are all connected by, if nothing else, a brand of colonialism that Africa, Asia, parts of Europe, and the Pacific region cannot relate to.
Well, the seediest parts of Mexico are the US border towns, Mexico City, and Chiapas. Tijuana has one of the highest crime rates in Mexico. Well, I will be going to Cancun in a few months (with my parents, as a break), and that should be MUCH better than Tijuana.
The similarities between all pan-Americans are strangely subtle. That's for sure. We are all connected by, if nothing else, a brand of colonialism that Africa, Asia, parts of Europe, and the Pacific region cannot relate to.
Somehow, I figured that you were joking, buddy. All I've seen of Mexico, thus far at least, is Tijuana, which is right by San Diego. That has to be one of the world's biggest ratholes. Honestly, their main economy is based on American tourism, and I'm not talking Cancun-style either. A lot of US Navy servicemen go there to get drunk, and there have been many incidents caused by that. I know people who've gone there and said that if ten margaritas in the US don't make you drunk, two of them in Mexico will (much stronger content of alcohol). Tijuana is also known as a place to get real cheap goods (someone offered my dad a rolex for $20 US or $25 Can, which the man said was only good as long as he's in the store.... go figure). And, yes, prostitution is rife there. I've heard the stories about that, too.
Well, the seediest parts of Mexico are the US border towns, Mexico City, and Chiapas. Tijuana has one of the highest crime rates in Mexico. Well, I will be going to Cancun in a few months (with my parents, as a break), and that should be MUCH better than Tijuana.
The similarities between all pan-Americans are strangely subtle. That's for sure. We are all connected by, if nothing else, a brand of colonialism that Africa, Asia, parts of Europe, and the Pacific region cannot relate to.
Well, the seediest parts of Mexico are the US border towns, Mexico City, and Chiapas. Tijuana has one of the highest crime rates in Mexico. Well, I will be going to Cancun in a few months (with my parents, as a break), and that should be MUCH better than Tijuana.
The similarities between all pan-Americans are strangely subtle. That's for sure. We are all connected by, if nothing else, a brand of colonialism that Africa, Asia, parts of Europe, and the Pacific region cannot relate to.
Somehow, I figured that you were joking, buddy. All I've seen of Mexico, thus far at least, is Tijuana, which is right by San Diego. That has to be one of the world's biggest ratholes. Honestly, their main economy is based on American tourism, and I'm not talking Cancun-style either. A lot of US Navy servicemen go there to get drunk, and there have been many incidents caused by that. I know people who've gone there and said that if ten margaritas in the US don't make you drunk, two of them in Mexico will (much stronger content of alcohol). Tijuana is also known as a place to get real cheap goods (someone offered my dad a rolex for $20 US or $25 Can, which the man said was only good as long as he's in the store.... go figure). And, yes, prostitution is rife there. I've heard the stories about that, too.
Well, the seediest parts of Mexico are the US border towns, Mexico City, and Chiapas. Tijuana has one of the highest crime rates in Mexico. Well, I will be going to Cancun in a few months (with my parents, as a break), and that should be MUCH better than Tijuana.
The similarities between all pan-Americans are strangely subtle. That's for sure. We are all connected by, if nothing else, a brand of colonialism that Africa, Asia, parts of Europe, and the Pacific region cannot relate to.
Well, the seediest parts of Mexico are the US border towns, Mexico City, and Chiapas. Tijuana has one of the highest crime rates in Mexico. Well, I will be going to Cancun in a few months (with my parents, as a break), and that should be MUCH better than Tijuana.
The similarities between all pan-Americans are strangely subtle. That's for sure. We are all connected by, if nothing else, a brand of colonialism that Africa, Asia, parts of Europe, and the Pacific region cannot relate to.
In the cartoon "Working It Out" on the Vancouver Sun's business pages, the big boss calls his underlings "peons" fairly often. Canada did not have plantatons like the US south, but Mexico, Cuba, Brazil and Peru did. Is the plantation mentality still alive and well in business these days?