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Hi

The worth of the United nations was seen recently when 15 of our sailors and marines were captured inside Iraq waters and held by Iran. The condemnation on the insistance of China and Russia was watered down to practically something meaningless and worthless.

Regards

Arthur

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Hi Arthur, its because of a track record like what had just happened to your Sailors and Marines, is why I have for many years now, called the U.N -- Useless Nations. Like Stumpy said, they need to be kicked out of our country.

Here is a nice political photo of the Duke and some friends. A good group of friends and conservatives...

I am lovin this picture Dakota!

4 very great men in our history. Don't forget to click to see it larger. I met three out of the 4. All very nice and polite in person.

It's amazing Stumpy. There's not a word one about D-day on any of the news services I've checked today.

How easily we forget! History is suppose to teach us, but the human condition seems to fight that all the time.
Cheers - Jay

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They don't have time or space - they're too busy calling people like me racists for opposing the invasion of our country by Hispanics [and Muslims].

I was reading an article on the internet this AM about how huge numbers of highly-educated European Caucasians are emigrating to America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to escape the invasion of their countries by the Muslim hordes. Seems the Muslims are coming to Europe mostly to mooch off the European welfare systems and smart Caucasians are tired of paying outrageous taxes to support the worthless bums.

I know many WWII German veterans and all have told me that they will not live in large cities and all but one, has moved to a small city or town. One vet/friend in particular (Kriegsmarine U Boat vet) used to live in Berlin-his family has had roots there since Berlin was founded-and he is telling me that he will be relocating to possibly Potsdam or some other small community. My friend, as well as every single WWII German vet I know, have all said that Berlin is no longer German and Germany is no longer German. There is nothing racist in their remarks--and no hatred either.

Among some younger Germans, those are the ones who harbor growing hatred for most foreigners. Not to sound bad myself, they consider Italians, the: Mexicans of Europe. Also, there is a hugh influx of Russians, Croations, Muslims and Africans in Germany. When I was there, in many places I saw even lots of Japanese--not that it matters who is there Personally, I like the Croations I met while there as well as the Russians I met. I met a few French and Italians as well and thought they were good decent folks.

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It's amazing Stumpy. There's not a word one about D-day on any of the news services I've checked today.

I am able to report that I did hear reference to it on the radio.

On another note, but in line with this topic, there is a local radio station with a decidedly conservative political bent, and the owner's mother does a commentary each week. I think of this thread and some of you as I listen to her commentary, and am finally remembering while I am sitting at the computer, so I can share with you.

Here is the link where you can read Kay's commentaries -

http://www.ksco.com/kay/index.cfm

On the left of the screen, there is a link where you can listen to the most current one. I tell you, this woman doesn't pull any punches! I know some of you will really appreciate what she has to say, and those who are "offended" by political discussion probably don't wander into this thread anyway.

Cheers,
Mrs. C

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Among some younger Germans, those are the ones who harbor growing hatred for most foreigners. Not to sound bad myself, they consider Italians, the: Mexicans of Europe. Also, there is a hugh influx of Russians, Croations, Muslims and Africans in Germany. When I was there, in many places I saw even lots of Japanese--not that it matters who is there Personally, I like the Croations I met while there as well as the Russians I met. I met a few French and Italians as well and thought they were good decent folks.

There are good people from every walk of life. Unfortunately, it is the minority percentage of bad apples that color the rest of any ethnicity and heritage.
Cheers - Jay

Remember it was the poor Irish & Scots and all the other immigrants from around the world that made The United States of America the Great Country it is today. A lot of those who left their native countries were not wanted at home and were not welcome when they arrived but they went on to make major contributions to all walks of life and became Great Americans.

I have been brought up to treat everyone I met with respect regardless of what race sex or religion they originated from. Any one who is prepared to work and contribute to a country should be welcome. One look at history teaches us than when societies become closed and inward looking they always go into a downward decline.


Mike

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There are good people from every walk of life. Unfortunately, it is the minority percentage of bad apples that color the rest of any ethnicity and heritage.
Cheers - Jay

Hi Jay, I completely concur. Also, when I was in Germany, I met folks from Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Holland and Sweden. I liked them all--especially the Guy from Australia, the ladies from Canada, the lady from Sweden and the Gentleman from Holland. I found everybody in Switzerland that I met--to be a very fine people. Sames I was there only 36 hours though. The rest of the time I was in Germany. I did meet a total of three rude people while in Germany: One was a German Innkeeper who yelled at my traveling companion for travelling with an Ami, and called her a nazi because she knew a few Kriegsmarine veterans. The second person was an Italian who tried to run Susannes Audi off the road-then threw her a negative gesture - I replied in kind with our one fingered salute. The last person was an arab--I met at the Frankfurt Airport. Its a long story but will be glad to tell it if there is any interest?

Take your point Jim.

Its a shame that people feel the need to play both cards. Personally, I feel it is a political thing that they somehow feel that if they are identified as a group they will get better treatment.

This stems from the likes of the Irish & Italian votes being herded as a group in the 19th Century onwards and has continued on with the Latin Vote.

Politicans rather than emphasising Americanism have played for votes by pushing people's different origins.

Whilst there are differences in peoples cultures and outlooks what they should be emphasing is what binds the people together as a nation and their common beliefs in
freedom and liberty this together with time will allow newcomers to assimilate.

Mike

Seems a shame Jim that some newcomers do not aspire to be Americans and integrate in their new home.

Mike

What really bugs me is that our tax money gets spent to perpetuate this stuff, i.e. government forms in other languages, etc.

Folks need to wake up and smell the coffee. Excuse me, I meant to say cafe.

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What really bugs me is that our tax money gets spent to perpetuate this stuff, i.e. government forms in other languages, etc.

It bugs me that we have to have all these ads on billboards, in magazines & newspapers and on TV here in Texas that are done in Spanish! Application forms and other important documents have to be in both English and Spanish.
Cheers - Jay