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asterix · Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Posts: 1654

Lucentshade, I notice atone in your messages that seems to indicate that you are ashamed of and unhappy in the USA. Why don't you move to Cuba where you can be proud and happy?

Anxious Heart · Joined: 02 Dec 2003 Posts: 91

LucentShade · Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 542 Location: Nebraska, USA

Believe it or not, there is a difference between being dissatisfied with a few things about a country and hating it completely. Yes, I do think there are some problems, both internally and in the foreign relations sphere, but I still don't hate the USA enough to want to leave. And yes, I admit to a bit of hypocrisy in my criticism of the capitalist system, since I've benefitted from it quite a bit.

However, this particular thread had nothing to do with anti-Americanism--it was about the mass media's often unfair portrayal of my region of the country.

asterix · Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Posts: 1654

I think that the Cubans should be proud that they have done well in many spheres of life - education, for instance. Fidel Castro may be fond of long speeches but he is a brave man who put his life on the line to try to improve the lives of the Cuban people. I think he has done so.
He could most likely have done a much better job if he had been able to trade freely with the world. But the enmity of the Superpower next door prevented that.
So I am a fan of Cuba and Fidel Castro andI think America made a mistake in its treatment of Cuba.
However most Americans, would not care to live in Cuba because it has a Communist dictatorship and thus an authoritarian government. Tell me a government anywhere that is not authoritarian.
It is a matter of degree, I guess.

Anxious Heart · Joined: 02 Dec 2003 Posts: 91

Sorry, I misinterpreted your statement then...
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Passerby · Joined: 07 Mar 2004 Posts: 71 Location: Taiwan

I'm from Taiwan.

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Excalibur · Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Posts: 68

Hy

I am from Valencia ( Spain). Originally from Malaga a coast city located in the south of Spain. IN my oponion, Spain is differente and everyboy is wellcome to Spain. I suggested everyone to come here, particularly visit Andalucia, the land of the joy, magical and unforgettable.
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romi · Joined: 17 May 2004 Posts: 3 Location: Japan

Hi! My name is Romi. I'm from Japan.
Japan is nice country because Japanese foods are very delicious!
If you have a chance to come Japan, you should eat Japanese foods.
My favorite Japanese food is Sushi.
You may dislike it, but I want you to try eating.
If you eat it, you will be pleased certainly.

hiro_shima · Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 2 Location: Japan

I'm from Japan.

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pighoof · Joined: 03 Jul 2004 Posts: 11 Location: Taiwan

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mkg1211 · Joined: 09 Sep 2004 Posts: 262 Location: Cairo,Egypt

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Orchidflower · Joined: 20 Sep 2004 Posts: 13

Hi
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virginiac · Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 2

Hello friends of every part of the world! I'm Virginia, I'm from Argentina. I live in a small, but very beautiful city called Santa Fe. Here there are very important rivers for the commercial activity, a beach where the people pass the time on the summer playing volley, fishing or doing acuatic ski, there are many bars and discos and the most important thing is that the people is very friendly. In general, all argentinians are very friendly.....
I study Politics Sciences and I like very much the International Relationships.
Well, thats all, this is me and the place where I live.
See you!
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mkg1211 · Joined: 09 Sep 2004 Posts: 262 Location: Cairo,Egypt

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