Originally Posted by Delmont
Originally Posted by Fdemetrio
Oh good Gavin is out.

You insulted him. He wasn't bashing America. He was questioning one detail of Simmons's interview, and you jumped down his neck. I hope he comes back. He's a thoughtful guy.

Originally Posted by Fdemetrio
I'm tired of people from other countries bashing ours. It happens here way too much, and im sick of it. The rest of the world is jealous of us.

What makes you think so? I've traveled a lot and haven't found that. I don't run into it when I talk with visitors, immigrants, and refugees here, either.

Originally Posted by Fdemetrio
The guy already mentioned our "chest beating" for defending our country. Some people just assume you're stupid and they can slip things in without nobody noticing. . . .

I didn't read anything that suggested Gavin thinks you're stupid. It seemed like he was just trying to talk about what you've posted.

Originally Posted by Fdemetrio
Delmont, now you're being stupid.

On the other hand, I am reading something that clearly states that you think I'm stupid. Insulting folks is a poor way to persuade them of anything.

Originally Posted by Fdemetrio
When Somebody says "WE", we are not implying that all individuals, particularly civilians with no political preferences, or even people in power, treat everybody nice. We are talking about the way of life and the system in which we live in.

That wasn't my point. I was saying that we don't have a monopoly on virtue. We're one nation among many, and most nations have things to be proud of and ashamed of.

Originally Posted by Fdemetrio
Not everybody is nice to each other? What a revelation.

Sarcasm doesn't help your case, either.


You have an answer or a quote for everything. Not impressed.