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Originally Posted by Jerrek
I couldn't give a damn if they feel offended. They can leave.
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ummm.... thats a very tolerant attitude you have - imagine that sort of attitude on a national level, and you might get some idea why north america seems to put alot of peoples backs up...... .
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That is a shame. Its quite different here. We are taught of our achievements, AND, we are taught about the achievements of other nations, including Great Britain.
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that could be your problem right there - if all you learn is how great your cournty is/was, that will naturally lead to a national feeling of arrogance.... ALOT more can be learned of your nations failings....and how to make sure they dont happen again...
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But if France is doing it, it is OK.
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ummm, France
is a peacekeeping nation - you seen them wage wars on anyone for the alleged benefit of the planet?, nope. see, cos unlike the USA thay DONT see themselves as the best country in the world, and have no massive chip on their shoulder that needs feeding all the time....