What makes a Tipcial American?

[Alois22]

What do you think a Tipcial American is?

Post what you think and check back daily...

[MarijuanaClock]

Rude
Greedy
Agressive
Reactionary
Right wing(on the greater scale of things)
Ignorant of all things that don't involve America

[Dark-Hawking]

A typical american is like a clock.
Composed of matter, powered by energy, and a slave to time.

The same can be said for, a typical human, a typical planet, a typical star, and a typical galaxy.

Everything in the universe is based on time.

[the-fiend]

Greedy
Hateful
Powerdriven
pride overload
everyone thats not american=shit
spooked if you dont believe in god.
assuming
stubborn
sex fiend

[VasIndustries]

Yay! Lets stereotype and profile! WOOHOO!
I'm American, but not this "typical" (t-y-p-i-c-a-l) American that you talk about.

[House-Of-Leaves]

At 12/3/02 11:39 PM, the_fiend wrote: Greedy
Hateful
Powerdriven
pride overload
everyone thats not american=shit
spooked if you dont believe in god.
assuming
stubborn
sex fiend

You know what?

It's sad to see such stereotypical (with a 'Y', thanks) thoughts. I'm not sure where everyone is from, but what exactly gives you the right to pass judgement on EVERY american?

Those of you who are from other countries that have posted these feelings/opinions...please. Tell me. How many Americans have you met? Enough to make an informed decision? Or are you simply going with whatever everyone else says? What the media throws at you?

That being said, I'd like to move out of America. The people here? Absolutely wonderful. The president? Uh...no. I will not trust a man that takes away our freedoms in the name of being more secure. And I refuse to trust a President that cares more about affairs in other countries than he does about what's going on in his own back yard.

[MarijuanaClock]

At 12/4/02 03:00 AM, House_Of_Leaves wrote:

but what exactly gives you the right to pass judgement on EVERY american?

I believe that would be the First Amendment, although these days no one seems to care about it or the bill of rights. In fact people are quite intent on destroying it.

CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW RESPECTING AN ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGION, OR PROHIBITING THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF; OR ABRIDGING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH, OR OF THE PRESS; OR THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE PEACEABLY TO ASSEMBLE, AND TO PETITION THE GOVERNMENT FOR A REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES.

[House-Of-Leaves]

At 12/4/02 03:14 AM, MarijuanaClock wrote:

At 12/4/02 03:00 AM, House_Of_Leaves wrote:

but what exactly gives you the right to pass judgement on EVERY american?

I believe that would be the First Amendment, although these days no one seems to care about it or the bill of rights. In fact people are quite intent on destroying it.

CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW RESPECTING AN ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGION, OR PROHIBITING THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF; OR ABRIDGING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH, OR OF THE PRESS; OR THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE PEACEABLY TO ASSEMBLE, AND TO PETITION THE GOVERNMENT FOR A REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES.

*snickers* Alright, then. Fair enough. I'll reword it.

I think it's incredibly SAD that so much bigotry is going around. I can see the argument: 'It's not bigotry.' Oh, but.

Bigot:
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French, hypocrite, bigot
Date: 1661

a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices

See, you have every right in the world to state that opinion. But it's sad to think that so many people out there can't see GOOD in those around them.

I prefer to look for positive, rather than negative. Makes me a happier person than I used to be.

By the way? The First Amendment, or treading upon it, rather...is one of the reasons why I'd like to leave the country. Not because the citizens are taking it away from me.

Because George W. Bush is.

Be angry at him, not the American people.

[MarijuanaClock]

and he was elected by who again?

The American ______

lol

[MarijuanaClock]

Bush and the The Republicans control the federal gov't completly, this would indicate that the typical American voted for bush. So the typical American has the same ideal and principles of Bush.

[House-Of-Leaves]

At 12/4/02 03:56 AM, MarijuanaClock wrote: and he was elected by who again?

The American ______

lol

No, not The American People.

It's called The Electoral College. And his brother. And himself.

Popular vote went to Al Gore. And while he is a bit of a simpleton, he knew better than to fuck with the economy. That's another one of my gripes.

There's a certain economic formula one can use, rather simple, actually...I can't remember it off the top of my head. Been a while. But my guess is, Clinton actually USED that equation, and got us going back on track (economically speaking). We were still suffering from Regan's economy. Gore? He knew not to fix something that wasn't broke. :)

Like I said...if the election went to the candidate with the popular vote? We'd have President Al Gore.

[MarijuanaClock]

At 12/4/02 04:01 AM, House_Of_Leaves wrote:
No, not The American People.

It's called The Electoral College. And his brother. And himself.

Popular vote went to Al Gore. And while he is a bit of a simpleton, he knew better than to fuck with the economy. That's another one of my gripes.

True, =)

Hey are you on aim right now?

[House-Of-Leaves]

No, but I can be! I'm only up for a little while longer, tho, so I won't be too interesting. :) My AIM address is in my profile. *grin*

[VisaFreak]

technilogical
sex oriented
brave
nosey

[MarijuanaClock]

At 12/4/02 03:40 PM, BigDPCTech wrote: technilogical

Do you mean technological =P

[Spike-J-Wolfwood]

I am happy to say that based on most of the characteristics listed here I am by no means a typical American. Although most of the non-Americans here seem to be judgmental, intolerant, and culturally insensitive. Congratulations! You are the “typical American”. You will do very well in this country. Sorry everyone but sometimes we humans just make me laugh a little. Species are so cute at this age.

[House-Of-Leaves]

At 12/5/02 07:20 AM, Spike_J_Wolfwood wrote: I am happy to say that based on most of the characteristics listed here I am by no means a typical American. Although most of the non-Americans here seem to be judgmental, intolerant, and culturally insensitive. Congratulations! You are the “typical American”. You will do very well in this country. Sorry everyone but sometimes we humans just make me laugh a little. Species are so cute at this age.

Heh, my sentiments exactly.

It's funny how so many people label the american people...yet at the very same time they're placing that label on us, they're making themselves look just as intolerant as they believe us to be.

You said it perfectly!

[Nightshadeplus]

Typical Americans are anything they want to be. The US is hodge-podge of different cultures rolled up together. To be American is to be an individual.

That's my opinion anyway

[mcdog620]

At 12/4/02 09:55 PM, MarijuanaClock wrote:

At 12/4/02 03:40 PM, BigDPCTech wrote: technilogical

Do you mean technological =P

She's not very bright. She probably also meant to write "nosy."

[MarijuanaClock]

At 12/5/02 12:36 PM, Nightshadeplus wrote: Typical Americans are anything they want to be. The US is hodge-podge of different cultures rolled up together. To be American is to be an individual.

That's my opinion anyway

If America is a melting pot of cultures(that is what it is), and when imigrants come to America they must conform to "America's culture" how is that individualism?

America is a melting pot as opposed to Canda, which is a a multi culural society. When immigrants come to Canada they keep much of there own culture, in other words there is less conformity. Individualism, if you will.

[The-Raven]

At 12/5/02 07:39 PM, MarijuanaClock wrote:

At 12/5/02 12:36 PM, Nightshadeplus wrote: Typical Americans are anything they want to be. The US is hodge-podge of different cultures rolled up together. To be American is to be an individual.

That's my opinion anyway

If America is a melting pot of cultures(that is what it is), and when imigrants come to America they must conform to "America's culture" how is that individualism?

America is a melting pot as opposed to Canda, which is a a multi culural society. When immigrants come to Canada they keep much of there own culture, in other words there is less conformity. Individualism, if you will.

W00t MarijuanaClock!!! soo very true...I picked up the "melting pot" ideal in Canadian History, (sadly), Canada is supposidly...A Mosaic, something composed of many different pieces of things to form a whole.

[Spike-J-Wolfwood]

Yah, sadly most Americans are a little too caught up in melting down their individuality. Reminds me of the Borg.

“Must wear Pumas......Pepsi for the collective........American Idol, resistance if futile”

As much as people rag on the Canadians, I respect any culture that can say, “fuck it, this is who I am”. That’s what America is supposed to be about but too many have lost their way. At least there are still people in this country resistant to the bleaching of their roots and as long as there are, there is hope.

[Nightshadeplus]

At 12/5/02 07:39 PM, MarijuanaClock wrote:

At 12/5/02 12:36 PM, Nightshadeplus wrote: Typical Americans are anything they want to be. The US is hodge-podge of different cultures rolled up together. To be American is to be an individual.

That's my opinion anyway

If America is a melting pot of cultures(that is what it is), and when imigrants come to America they must conform to "America's culture" how is that individualism?

America is a melting pot as opposed to Canda, which is a a multi culural society. When immigrants come to Canada they keep much of there own culture, in other words there is less conformity. Individualism, if you will.

Sure, the majority of Americans are about the same but each have their own lives, their own views...the US is a melting pot but not in the same sense you're thinking of. In the end, they're all Americans but that doesn't mean none know their own heritage.

[MarijuanaClock]

At 12/5/02 11:08 PM, Nightshadeplus wrote:
Sure, the majority of Americans are about the same but each have their own lives, their own views...the US is a melting pot but not in the same sense you're thinking of. In the end, they're all Americans but that doesn't mean none know their own heritage.

Yes Canadians have "their own lives, their own views" ..... and we know our heritage......

[nocoins3]

The whole "melting pot" idea is no longer supported in america. It was a dumb theory when it was first introduced and it remained that way.

The theory that is more supported now is the "salad bowl" or "fruit bowl" theory. We are a country of many cultures, races, ethnicities and history. We dont "melt" and surrender any of our traits, instead we keep our individuality while absorbing traits from others over generations. So it is very common to find areas such as "chinatown" and "little italy" in any part of the US where these people chose to stay together, keep their own language and traditions, but at the same time slowly adjust to those around them. The "Melting pot" concept has not been used since about 1967.

[Nightshadeplus]

At 12/6/02 03:51 AM, nocoins3 wrote: The whole "melting pot" idea is no longer supported in america. It was a dumb theory when it was first introduced and it remained that way.

The theory that is more supported now is the "salad bowl" or "fruit bowl" theory. We are a country of many cultures, races, ethnicities and history. We dont "melt" and surrender any of our traits, instead we keep our individuality while absorbing traits from others over generations. So it is very common to find areas such as "chinatown" and "little italy" in any part of the US where these people chose to stay together, keep their own language and traditions, but at the same time slowly adjust to those around them. The "Melting pot" concept has not been used since about 1967.

True. And MC, you're right as well. I want to be optimistic about the principles that my country was founded on, but everyday, with the US gov't tightening its hold over watching everyone, I'm beginning to lose my faith in the system.

[napalm6b]

I like your word game there

Americans which I am one:

very self involved
short sighted
big talkers/bad listeners
credit abusers
youth culture oriented
main motivation $$$$
materialistic
media slaves/voyuers
paranoid
religiouse
creative
individualistic

[MonkeyMan-Inc]

At 12/4/02 03:58 AM, MarijuanaClock wrote: Bush and the The Republicans control the federal gov't completly, this would indicate that the typical American voted for bush. So the typical American has the same ideal and principles of Bush.

Bush didn't win the popular vote Gore did. So don't blame the people blame the system.

[Mullet-Clock]

At 12/3/02 10:26 PM, MarijuanaClock wrote: Rude
Greedy
Agressive
Reactionary
Right wing(on the greater scale of things)
Ignorant of all things that don't involve America

all those +
1. its a lot
2. a complete idiot
3. thinks about sex,money and himself

[Mullet-Clock]

Those of you who are from other countries that have posted these feelings/opinions...please. Tell me. How many Americans have you met? Enough to make an informed decision? Or are you simply going with whatever everyone else says? What the media throws at you?

i lived in america for 6 monthes and i found out what is an american and the truth is im really sad about what i found