They are learning from the US. I think the Unions in Detroit down. LOL!

Let the games begin..........

Again, an Again those in the Media an the Right Wing Assholes in this Country have denegrated Jimmy Carter, But for my money Pres. Carter was to honest to be President.

His boycott of the 1980 Olympics, was his shining Hour. This Country has to stand for the Human Rights of all of the citizens of the World. Or we stand for nothing. The raping of Tibet by the Chinese, cannot go un-challenged. We are better than that. The Olympics have become a Political event, not one of competition. There are no longer any real COLLEGE OR SCHOOL BOY OR GIRLS left, these people are all professionals making money an the Olympics for them is really just another payday.

BOYCOTT THESE OLYMPICS..........FREE TIBET!!!!

Dozens Killed in Tibetan Protests

I wonder if we will ever be able to wake up and find out that no one in the world has actually killed another person in the last 24 hours.

Communist China is rolling out the tanks once again.

How did these totalitarian bastards get the games to begin with?

How did these totalitarian bastards get the games to begin with?

Good question. Ask George Bush.

BOYCOTT THESE OLYMPICS..........FREE TIBET!!!!

THIS.

A thousand times over. THIS!

Fuck the murderous ChiCom bastards.

Their atrocities in Tibet over the years would make you lose yer lunch if the ball-less, gutless, soul-less MSM ever decided to tell the real story behind the place. Essentially, China stole Tibet from the people there and tortured and/or murdered anyone who stood in their way. Stole the Tibetans land and their livestock and made them work as wage slaves on land they used to own. They murdered and tortured the people and despoiled the fragile eco-system and they need to get their stinking imperialist asses out of the place.

Any Chinese who are killed by Tibet nationals deserve it.

Long live the Dalai Lama.

Spud's met him.

That guy's cool.

Be Well.

Well, we've been receiving putative charity from the Chinese, who've been subsidizing us with cheap goods and now have more than a trillion dollars, maybe a trillion and a half or even more, due them.

Push has come to shove as we've been tranferring interests in our assets to the Chinese while enabling them to build up their industries, their industrial strength, their organizational structure, and their military.

We've been living mighty high on the hog.

And now we see the monster we have built. The Chinese are a particularly intelligent, persistent, and pragmatic people, and they have utilized our willingness to destroy our own industries in search of a higher standard of living - albeit for a short time - to their permanent advantage.

Now that this power exists, we are not in much of a position ot do anything against it. It is growing on its own. It has its weaknesses including over 200 million unemployed and underemployed people, insufficient water resources, a pending food shortage, non self-supporting military owned industries, fewer females than males so that there are huge numbers of men without the calming influence of mates, what have you.

Their industrialization and greatly increasing use of commodities, oil, and other resources is causing shortages and unavailability for those of us in the United States.

Our "big" weapon is a feather in the scheme of things, boycotting the Olympic Games. And then what?

In the meantime, demographic reality, the continuing migration of Han Chinese to Tibet, will find the Tibetans marginalized numerically.

Wave bye bye to the Tibetans. By the way, before the Chinese incursion, the Tibetans lived under a repressive theocratic regime rather than the current romantic portrayal of their prior circumstances as idyllic.

What can we offer the Tibetans? Well the Chinese will never abide a sanction without using their veto in the Security Council, so we can offer the Tibetans a decent burial.

I wonder if we will ever be able to wake up and find out that no one in the world has actually killed another person in the last 24 hours.

Good question CChris.

Ever hear this song?

"A Little Good News"

Anne Murray along with the Indigo Girls does a cool version of it on her Duets CD.

I rolled out this morning
Kids had the mornin' news show on
Bryant Gumbel was talkin' 'bout the fighting in Lebanon
Some senator was squawkin' 'bout the bad economy
It's gonna get worse you see, we need a change in policy

There's a local paper rolled up in a rubber band
One more sad story's one more than I can stand
Just once how I'd like to see the headline say
"Not much to print today, can't find nothin' bad to say", because

Nobody robbed a liquor store on the lower part of town
Nobody OD'ed, nobody burned a single buildin' down
Nobody fired a shot in anger, nobody had to die in vain
We sure could use a little good news today

I'll come home this evenin'
I'll bet that the news will be the same
Somebody takes a hostage, somebody steals a plane
How I wanna hear the anchor man talk about a county fair
And how we cleaned up the air, how everybody learned to care
Whoa, tell me

Nobody was assassinated in the whole Third World today
And in the streets of Ireland, all the children had to do was play
And everybody loves everybody in the good old USA
We sure could use a little good news today

Nobody robbed a liquor store on the lower part of town
Nobody OD'ed, nobody burned a single buildin' down

Nobody fired a shot in anger, nobody had to die in vain
We sure could use a little good news today

There is no viable military option.

Johnson, what have you?

"...fewer females than males so that there are huge numbers of men without the calming influence of mates, what have you."

You're an odd one. You think the Chinese are hungry for the white woman?

How did China get the Olympics?

I don't know, ask Bush.

Are you under the impression that the US owns or controls the Olympics?

You think the Chinese are hungry for the white woman?



As an Asian, I can tell you, we find white women attractive. Specially those with yellow hair.

The Chinese are even more obsessed than I am.

Hey, there, you crazy Pakistani kid -- whassup? : )

I say, the Chinese improved things

~Tosser

Spud sez you don't have hal a fucking clue wot yer talking about.

Tibet was invaded and occupied by a m,ilitary that had no right. Far from improving the place they are destroying it.

Spud wondered wot you meant the other day when you sed that "The Dalai Lama is an asshole".

Spud hears conditions in Pakistan are pretty fucked up. On the BBC today they were talking about 13 year old Pakistani girls living in England who were summarily shipped off back to Pakistan wwere they were forced to marry (by pre-arrangement) dirty old emn who subsequently raped them. There are a shitload of Pakisatni girls who are missing from their schools now and UK authorities want answers. Hey, here's a fucking idea. Since there are troops just over the border in Afghanistan and Iraq why don't we just send them over into Pakistan to try and IMPROVE things there?

Invade, occupy, steal land, torture people who object and murder a bunch of y'all to let ya know we mean business.

Sound like a plan?

...or are you willing to admit you don't know wot the fuck yer talking about?

Be Well.

Tater,


It's 1 AM and it's Saturday (technically Sunday).


Any interest in discussing a little hockey on the nooner?

I went to the Joe today and watched my team lose in disappointing fashion.

I am curious as to your playoff predictions.

Any Chinese who are killed by Tibet nationals deserve it.

So... do you support native Hawaians, Alaskans and people of "Aztlan" killing non-natives too?

How did China get the Olympics?

I don't know, ask Bush.

Are you under the impression that the US owns or controls the Olympics?


No, Nulli's under the impression that everything evil or bad in this world is George Bush's fault. If it's negative, Nulli will just blame it on Bush. It's a wonderful way for a person to go thru life. I mean think about it, anything you ever question and want to justify just lay it at one man's feet and think nothing more of it.

That's how deep Nulli's thoughts go.

Far from improving the place they are destroying it.


Spud, I don't have broadband right now... will get it soon hopefully... then I will send you some links to pics of what the Chinese are doing out there. The money they have put into the place is amazing. The cities that have suddenly started blooming in the middle of nowhere would put Dubai to shame.



Spud wondered wot you meant the other day when you sed that "The Dalai Lama is an asshole".


During one of our wars with India, this guy... yes, THIS Dalia Lama... chose sides. Tibetans went on sabotage missions against Pakistani targets and tried to help India in any way possible.

So everything isn't black and white. Sure as hell isn't from my perspective.


On the BBC today they were talking about 13 year old Pakistani girls living in England who were summarily shipped off back to Pakistan wwere they were forced to marry (by pre-arrangement) dirty old emn who subsequently raped them.


That is more propaganda than reality. It is true, many Pak-Brits would like their kids to marry someone from the old country, but selling their daughters to dirty old men? First time I heard it.

Rubbish.

Want to see how Pak-Brits behave (Scots this time), watch that very nice movie "A fond kiss".


or are you willing to admit you don't know wot the fuck yer talking about?


Are YOU willing to admit that there are 3 sides to a story? Cowboy's side, Injun's side and Horse's side?

You ain't listening to the Horse, Potato.

And hello, Chris.

There are many disingenuous people on this site (and elsewhere) who... during their anti-muslim ranting... claim that they are against ALL religions.

Fair enough.

The Tibetan monks and what they represent (3 showers in your whole life) is the most ass-backward creed on the planet. A country can not progress with a Tibetan attitude.

So if the Chinese are allergic to ALL religions (which is a good thing actually), then why get sore if they handle these Tibetan relgious monks making trouble?

About Pak-Brits. (warning... for a Pak-British movie, it has quite a bit of sex in it)

Beautiful movie... just loved it. The girl in it is pretty hot.

Ae Fond Kiss

then I will send you some links to pics of what the Chinese are doing out there. The money they have put into the place is amazing

The Chinese are basing their right to be there on a POS document signed a coupla hundred years ago. The main point here Tosser is that China had no right to invade and occupy Tibet. None wotsoever. If China decided to invade and occupy Pakistan would you still think it was okay if they put an amazing amount of money into the place and built stuff or would you want to kill them all and send them packing?

That is more propaganda than reality. It is true, many Pak-Brits would like their kids to marry someone from the old country, but selling their daughters to dirty old men? First time I heard it.

Who sed anything about sell. Sorry dude if yer thinknig that Spud doesn't know anything about Indian and Pakistani culture but you ought to take a trip top Vancouver one day and visit Pakistan West ie Surrey. Arranged marriage is part and parcel of yer customs. Done between consenting adults Spud doesn't really have a problem. Child brides entering into non-consensual marriages on the other hand are utter bullshit. A moral abomination.

During one of our wars with India, this guy... yes, THIS Dalai Lama... chose sides. Tibetans went on sabotage missions against Pakistani targets and tried to help India in any way possible

That's got to be the stupidest piece of propaganda I've ever heard in my entire life.

S'rsly? You can't possibly believe that? Can you?

The Dalai Lama took sides in a war between India and Pakistan?

He's suddenly a Kashmiri freedom fighter or sommat.

Dude, that's simply unbelievable by any stretch of the imagination.

Spud'll agree there's usually at least three sides to every story but that's a pure fairy tale.

"A Fond Kiss" Quite a bit of sex?

Umm, Spud is pretty unshockable when it comes to sex. Well, beyond kiddie porn and snuff films, of course.

Kinda jaded, in fact. Long story.

Be Well.

If China decided to invade and occupy Pakistan would you still think it was okay if they put an amazing amount of money into the place and built stuff or would you want to kill them all and send them packing?


Spudski... some of my ancestors came from China (Mongolia, actually... Chengis Khan aka "Grandpa"), so I can even pass for Chinese, but my part-Semitic nose ruins it somewhat.

So, no. I will not "send them packing". In fact, you could say, Pakistan is almost owned by China.

Let me create a hypothetical scenario to put this into perspective...

Suppose.. one day... America makes something spectacular.. like "cure for baldness".

I will go into American lab and steal the secret formula.

Then with FBI chasing me, I will find way to Pakistani Embassy blocked by the cops.

So I will take detour and head straight into Chinese Embassy and give THEM the formula.

See... it is the same thing for me.

You have no idea how much respect China has in Asia (yes, even in India).

The Chinese government is barbaric. They systematically murder hundreds of their own citizens as well as millions of pets by beating them to death or crowding them tight in cages and leaving them to die a slow and horrible death.

The fact that we're running a $600,000,000,000 (billion) a year trade deficit, and THEN borrowing money from them to fight our wars (for which we pay interest on the rising national debt), is absolutely as against the interests of the United States and the free world as you can get.

They're building a powerful military with all those hundreds of billions we send there every year in WalMart purchases and interest billions. It's as though we're not only silent on their cruel society because we're so beholden to them now, but we're willing to pay them to reach a point they can crush us economically and militarily. Just doesn't make sense.

AmericanUnity:

When was the last time you went to WalMart? Or you're saying you don't go there ever?

AmericanUnity:

When was the last time you went to WalMart? Or you're saying you don't go there ever?

Posted by Tosser

Only if I absolutely HAVE to. I don't condone their predatory purchasing practices with vendors, their treatment of employees, or their culpability in the massive trade deficit.

Last time was the end of November when I needed to buy bandaids at 2 am with only expensive convenience stores open otherwise. WalMart's open 24/7. So, only in emergencies do I darken their door.

Ok... fair enough...

I.. nearly always... go to a "hyper-market" that sells everything from power-tools to underwear at huge discounts called "Macro" (I think it's Dutch).

Funny thing, much of the stuff there too is made in China.. specially the power-tools and washing machines and giant TVs and stuff. And super cheap.

Made-in-China is something nobody can get away from... no matter where you buy.

"China Doll" by Grateful Dead

A pistol shot, at five oclock, the bells of heaven ring,
Tell me what you done it for, no I wont tell you a thing.
Yesterday I begged you before I hit the ground,
All I leave behind me is only what I found.

If you can abide it, let the hurdy-gurdy play,
Stranger ones have come by here before they flew away.
I will not condemn you nor yet would I deny,
I would ask the same of you, but failing, will not die.

Take up your china doll, take up your china doll,
Its only fractured and just a little nervous from the fall.
La-la-la-la-la-la-la.

Made-in-China is something nobody can get away from... no matter where you buy.

Posted by Tosser

If we don't get a handle on that pretty soon we'll all be forced to learn Mandarin in several years.

Hopefully the world will catch on and quit supporting such a ruthless government with our purchases.

FYI

A little modern Chinese history:

After WW2 the Allies were backing Chaing Kai Shek in his fight against Mao's Communitst Rebels.

History could have been much different and China could have been a stable democracy. He're's what happened:

An American General, Gen. Stillwater, took over for the Alles in China during that time. Chaing Kai Shek, who possesed a larger force offered to trade all their gold for artillary, weapons, etc. Stillwater sold them every piece of rusty gear from atolls across the Pacific - few of which were functional.

Thus, Chaing Kai Shek lost against Mao when the democratic forces should have been able to easily win.

Made in Japan impact-drill... very powerful... 10,000 Rupees.

Pakistani drill machine... 6,000 Rupees.

Chinese impact-drill...very powerful also... Rs.2000-something.

Bloody Hell!

Battery powered drill... Rs.500. That is less than a giant bag of peanuts (Rs.550)!

Nobody can compete against China. I just don't see how.

In fact, I saw American brand names there (sounded American)... but "made-in-China". Under license, of course.

Thus, Chaing Kai Shek lost against Mao when the democratic forces should have been able to easily win.


Chiang Kai Shek (known in China as "Cash My Cheque") also lost indirectly because of "Young Marshall".... who he then kidnapped to Taiwan.

Look up "Young Marshall" on Wiki.

I'm looking it up TOSSER

AU :-)

Wow, he lived to be 100

Interesting tip TOSSER. I'm going to read more about him elsewhere in the coming days. Very interesting.

I say, the Chinese improved things. The Tibetans ought to be thankful.

I say, the Spaniards improved things. The American Indians ought to be thankful.

I say, the British improved things. The Indians and Pakistanis ought to be thankful.

I say, the French improved things. The Vietnamese ought to be thankful.

I say, the Belgians improved things. The Congo ought to be thankful.

Ingrates of the world don't even know that they have it better. Fuck 'em

I say, the British improved things. The Indians and Pakistanis ought to be thankful.



We are actually, for a few things. We have a love-hate relationship (actually "hate" is not a word I would use in this case) with the British. But they are our "bastard daddies".

They looted us empty... but I wouldn't be talking here if it weren't for them.

I mean, we can speak English because of them. And they taught us the wonderful game of Cricket. And gave us an obsession about time. We still aren't a punctual people, but we do like putting big clocks on street corners and traffic-roundabouts. etc.

Basically, British culture is now part of India and Pak (in a funny sort of way) and it isn't something we dislike.

Interesting article BANI. I visited the PI when Marcos was President. I remember seeing him on TV doing a press conference. He had a table stacked 3 feet high in paperwork. When he got an inconvenient question he's spend 5 minutes pretending to look for the answer, and then would say, "I can't find that paper....next question". And so it went for 2 hours.

It's a good story there about the PI and gold, but you'd have to admit that losing China when it could have so easily been a democratic ally but for some dastardly dealing of weapons for gold is responsible for opening a Pandora's box - the contents of which have only been 2% revealed.

GOATMAN

Good points

TOSSER

I really wish you'd visit us over here sometime. I think the reality of it for you and what you've heard are far apart in many ways.

America is a generous country who get old men who like to play God once in awhile. I think we're at a point where we're realizing 'soft diplomacy', i.e. helping countries get water, medical care, on their feet in general is much more productive than guns in the long run.

I can understand some of the animosity aimed at America for our heavy handedness in a lot of countries over the years - toppling the democratic gov. of Iran, arming 'friends' who become enemies - but, in the post 9/11 world, and with a global economy, the old ways won't work anymore.

Come one over for a visit. Just as local TV news likes to broadcast bad news (even if they have to get it from the newswire) so you also hear about the worst things without the balance of the 98% of things about America that are right.

We've had our ups and downs, but the amazing thing is we always manage to pull out of the bad times and become better for having lived through them.

In other words, American citizens are pretty good people and not responsible for the bad decisions our government makes. Heck, half of us didn't vote for George Bush. His reelection was ONLY because of 9/11 and the stupid ass war he started in Iraq.

But, we're coming out of that era now. Watch what happens if Obama is elected. You'll see what America can do when we're aimed in the right direction again.

GOATMAN
Good points


Hell no.

The Injuns would've been losers if left alone. And any outsider(Belgians in this case) even farting in Afreeka is an improvement over whatever the Africans have ever done to themselves.

And if it wasn't for fighting against the British with elephants... we would still be thinking that a great idea, and not have nukes today.

And the French and Vietnam... yeah OK.. the Vietnamese are Asians and very capable people. But I understand Saigon is a very beautiful place because of it's French connection.

TOSSER

I have to hit the hay as they say (sleep). It's 5:30 am and WAY past my bedtime.

I enjoy it when you post. You're our "foreign correspondent" in Pakistan. I find your more informative posts really interesting. It's good to talk to people in other countries. I play backgammon online a lot with folks from all over the world. One regular backgammon buddy is from Iran, another from China. While they are semi restricted in what they feel comfortable talking about because of government censorship, it's always nice to commune with the world from a personal perspective.

One problem is America is so far from anywhere else and so big, many people haven't traveled out of the country or to Mexico or Canadian border towns. Those of us who have see things with perhaps a little more perspective on America's role in the world and how we're viewed.

Take care man. Look forward to seeing you around again soon

AU :-)

Come one over for a visit.


You come over for a visit. Only make sure you come with a British accent. LOL

No... honestly... you may be fine folk. But the people I have to jump over... the people in your embassies and the people manning your airports and other uniforms in authority are NOT fine folk. They can't do a good job so they pick on the little guy.

It is almost impossible for me to get a visa to the US.

BUT... If I had a beard and said stuff like "Amreeka Murdabad!" ("Death to America" or "Down with America"), would you believe I would get an American visit visa like just like that? I don't know what the fuck is going on, but Taliban types seem to get preference over us ordinary folk.

I don't get it. Does America like shooting itself in the head???

Did you know, many of American mosques are funded by Wahabi money? Just because you buy their petrol?

Dude... you guys have some serious issues to deal with before people can just come for a visit.

Did you know, our aircraft fly direct to the UK and to Canada. But permission for direct flights to USA was rejected? Go figure.



Watch what happens if Obama is elected.


He isn't getting elected. I am sure of it.

One problem is America is so far from anywhere else and so big, many people haven't traveled out of the country or to Mexico or Canadian border towns. Those of us who have see things with perhaps a little more perspective on America's role in the world and how we're viewed.

It's the truth, AU. Of the 33 different countries I saw when I was in the Navy, none came close to this one for total freedoms and standard of living. I think it ought to be required that every American go to a third world country at least once. They'd really appreciate this place a lot more if they did.

G'night.... Sleep tight. Don't let the bedbugs bite. :-)

GOATMAN

No kidding. Even if they just spent a sober weekend in Tijuana. Desperate poverty in so many place in this world. I feel fortunate to have been given the abilty to travel, see, and feel grateful for even my worst day in America.

TOSSER

Thanks man! My biggest bedbug (golden retriever) crawls on my head in bed when it rains. That's a rude awakening to say the least! LOL

Nite you guys :-)

the people manning your airports and other uniforms in authority are NOT fine folk.

You've never been here, so presumably you've never been in an American airport. How can you make this statement?

I am in the airport every other Friday. I don't know what you are talking about.

You come over for a visit. Only make sure you come with a British accent. LOL

King's English accent or Surrey? I'm a pretty good mimic 'old boy' (harumph..lights pipe dashingly)

Yes, I've heard your British accent, AU. It is convincing!

TOSSER

As long as you're not packed with C4 under your shirt, or carrying a bagful of cocaine, all you'll get from Airport Security is a nod or a 'have a nice trip'.

We have more civil liberties here than anywhere in the world. There are so many people of so many ethnicities here that you wouldn't get a second look.

Most Pakistanis people have met are doctors and super bright engineers. Our view of Pakistanis in pretty favorable.

Alright, I stayed up even longer. God I'm a donk!

Later you guys. Have a great day, evening, afternoon, et al wherever you may be

:-)

I'm off to Big Bend tomorrow on a picture taking trip. Got a new camera. Canon d40 I gotta try out. I'll see y'all when I get back, AU.

How can you make this statement?


I sometimes write for a newspaper. I have talked to people who have dealt with your embassy people here. Quite rude.

And I have also talked to people who have been treated "different" by your immigration people.. at your airports..., looking for an "excuse".




You've never been here


A large part of my family is American. Mainly in Texas. Cousins are married to real... white... Americans. So my family is multi-cultural.

I've got cousins who are settled in Canada, as well.

I've got another cousin.. she is maried to an Australian and lives there.

I've seem to have a white British Uncle from the bastard part of the family (mother not married to uncle guy so kids went into stealth mode culturally).

Also a huge part of the family that vanished 40 years ago in Norway. They forgot how to speak English, so they went invisible. They are still there... must be.

LOL

TOSSER

All the more reason to come for a visit. Guarantee you once you do you'll never forget it - and for all the good reasons I can think of.

:-)

GOATMAN

Big Bend ?

So all these relative you have in N America tell you they get treated badly in the airports? They must have incredibly bad luck or give those guys a hard time. As I said, I fly every other week and I never get hassled, nor do I ever see any one else being given a hard time. I never get hassled by the cops or any other uniformed personnel, either. It's very peculiar to hear someone say something like the people manning your (American) airports and other uniforms in authority are NOT fine folk. I think most travelers would agree.

I sometimes write for a newspaper. I have talked to people who have dealt with your embassy people here. Quite rude.

They work for George Bush. Most of his people are arrogant cronies. Hang on. Friendlier people are on the way Jan. 2009!

Big bend National Park. Beautiful country.

Our view of Pakistanis in pretty favorable.


Oh?

That is interesting.

Thanks for the info.

So all these relative you have in N America tell you they get treated badly in the airports?


No... they never did. I got that out of other people.

Cousins say they have a great time... but knowing them, they would say that, so I wouldn't rub it in their face that they went to the US to stay there.

You don't know my family. Its pretty fucked up and all my cousins were assholes (even before they went to US) so we don't tell each other exactly what is what, hoping the other guy would fall into the same ditch.

I double check everything that comes out of their mouths. I been doing that since I wuz 5 yeras old.

GOATMAN

I'd imagine many people get a second look because of their ethnicity at airports. You and I as lily whites probably wouldn't in comparison.

A friend of mine who's American, but parented by an Israeli and an Iranian, gets pulled off once in a great while. He LOOKS like a friggin' terrorist LOL And he has a New York accent to boot. But, in this post 9/11 world it's only security concerns that warrant closer scrutiny of anyone.

TOSSER shouldn't think it's personally aimed though. We're just trying to keep any more planes from hitting any more skyscrapers. America is trying harder than any other country would to not to become ethnophobic. But as TOSSER could understand, we're particular targets in this day and age. Better to be cautious for everyone's sake.

That said, in my travels with people of ME, Indian, and Pakistani decent I've only seen a few who got closer inspections compared to the vast majority who go through security and onto their flights.

I got that out of other people

I wonder why the are treated differently than everyone else who goes through the airports here? Very strange indeed.

we don't tell each other exactly what is what, hoping the other guy would fall into the same ditch.


Don't even ask... we are part-Afghan... I think that is more than enough explanation. Genetic behaviour kicks in.

Klingons.

Ya, TOSSER Pakistanis are pretty respected here.

I've had several Pakistani doctors in my life as have most.

Your cousins are telling it to you straight about America. If they're assholes stay for an extra 5 weeks at their house - or better yet, make your "one week trip" indefinite once you get here. LOL

I'd imagine many people get a second look because of their ethnicity at airports. You and I as lily whites probably wouldn't in comparison.

San Antonio has a lot of dark skinned people. Houston, being a major international hub has every nationality imaginable going through there. Those two airports and New Orleans are where I fly most. I've never seen anyone treated differently than I get treated. Maybe it's the flip side of the bad karma I get in the supermarket checkout lines which is where things always go very badly for me. And since the bad stuff that happens to me at the HEB affects those around me, I guess the good stuff that happens to me at the airport projects its own little blanket of goodness to those surrounding me.

OK 3rd times the charm. Turning off computer.....now

Nite (and I mean it)

Had a double shot of espresso about 9 pm. BIG mistake! LOL

:-)

America is trying harder than any other country would to not to become ethnophobic.


I admit that the worst that might have happened to a Pak in an American airport is NOTHING compared to the SHIT we go through when we have to visit India (even have to report to a police station).

And more shit we have to go through when we visit... for example.. Saudi.

And when we land in Dubai... it used to be (I think they have stopped now) that we were made to swallow some lousy tasting pill... supposed to stop us from getting sick? That was stupid.

If they're assholes stay for an extra 5 weeks at their house - or better yet, make your "one week trip" indefinite once you get here.


My cousin from some very small town in Texas... he's like my big brother.. tells me all he does is go with his texan brothers-in-laws and shoot cans and stuff and make big plans about everything. Next day they forget what they planned about and have to start all over.

I asked him, that's it? That's all you do?

Yep, he said.

I can't get anything out of him straight. Like pulling teeth. He was always a jerk.

With the situation in Tibet, I expect Bush to announce on Tuesday that he plans to invade Cina to bring them the same democracy we have so kindly visited on Iraq.

Posted by BetelG at 2008-03-16 12:05 AM

I posted ( 2008-03-16 12:00 AM):

"...fewer females than males so that there are huge numbers of men without the calming influence of mates, what have you."

You replied:

You're an odd one. You think the Chinese are hungry for the white woman?

Posted by everlong at 2008-03-16 01:30 AM

No, Nulli's under the impression that everything evil or bad in this world is George Bush's fault. If it's negative, Nulli will just blame it on Bush. It's a wonderful way for a person to go thru life. I mean think about it, anything you ever question and want to justify just lay it at one man's feet and think nothing more of it.

That's how deep Nulli's thoughts go.

Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2008-03-16 05:06 AM

It's as though we're not only silent on their cruel society because we're so beholden to them now...

Thus, Chaing Kai Shek lost against Mao when the democratic forces should have been able to easily win.

There is a great deal of unrest throughout China, and if Tibet is the spark, it might ignite the peasants being dispossessed from their lands, the unemployed and underemployed city dwellers, and the like.

But the government usually sends in troops from other areas who are willing to use lethal force without reservations against people with whom they have no connection.

If you have never seen unreserved brutality used by a government in repressing dissent, get ready for a show of shows.

You don't know my family. Its pretty fucked up and all my cousins were assholes (even before they went to US) so we don't tell each other exactly what is what, hoping the other guy would fall into the same ditch.


I double check everything that comes out of their mouths. I been doing that since I wuz 5 yeras old.

Posted by Tosser


ff no wonder you have some "wealth":>)

Of course the IOC still thinks it is ok to go to beijing and celebrate the open society of capilist free thinkers.. NOT.. Boycott Beijing.

"With the situation in Tibet, I expect Bush to announce on Tuesday that he plans to invade Cina to bring them the same democracy we have so kindly visited on Iraq."

Oh, did they discover oil in China???

I am very thrilled to see this happening! Not the killing, of course, but the protests in general. I didn't dare hope, for fear of sheer disapointment, that the Chinese would be disgraced and forced to show their brutality for all to see just in time to ruin their idiotic Olympic Dream.

Let's start a trend!

BOYCOTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Does W have balls (or ethics) the way Jimmy did? I doubt it very seriously. Also, the IOC is as slimy as the Chinese Parliament, imo.