Posted by: Nepali_American December 20, 2011
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@ rethink:
I understand it was not you who wrote the article and that is why I wrote "or whoever the original author is". Moreover, I agree with what you wrote. One of the many wonderful things about living in the USA is that you can and even encouraged to voice your opinion. Constructive criticisms are always welcome as long as modicum of civility is maintained, don't you think so?
I even agree with some of the points that were made in otherwise asinine original post. Some of our presidential candidates sometimes do seem to promote stupidity to rise up in polls. And some of our media outlets, Fox News comes to mind, cannot be trusted completely. And most probably our economy will not stay as #1 as we progress further into 21st century, not because we are slipping, but more because other nations are rising. Nothing wrong with that.
Having said that, the fact remains that the US is the most admired and envied nation in the world. Some want to be associated with us and we welcome them as our friends and allies. Some wallow in their bitterness, as the original post here so clearly elaborates. That is fine. I read somewhere that most of the people in Pakistan have negative sentiments towards the USA. This article might have been written by a Pakistani. That is fine. We should and will continue providing them aid as long as they keep their nuclear weapons in check and their terrorist tendencies do not spill over.
You got my gist, I hope.
@ vivant:
It seems my writing incensed you. That was not the intent, but so be it. Glad to hear that you are happy where you are and have no aspirations to come to the US. That is wonderful. No, I am not being facitious. I seriously am glad that you have found productive and satisfying life in your neighborhood, wherever that may be. More power to you. As the GDP of your neighborhood grows and development flourishes in various arena there, I hope you and people like you in your neighborhood (here, I am being deliberately cheeky, sorry) will embrace the partnership that the US offers in commerce, science, culture, etc.
@ nayajivan:
Sorry bro, but I have no idea what you are talking about. I am sure the music video you posted was illuminating. Thanks.
I understand it was not you who wrote the article and that is why I wrote "or whoever the original author is". Moreover, I agree with what you wrote. One of the many wonderful things about living in the USA is that you can and even encouraged to voice your opinion. Constructive criticisms are always welcome as long as modicum of civility is maintained, don't you think so?
I even agree with some of the points that were made in otherwise asinine original post. Some of our presidential candidates sometimes do seem to promote stupidity to rise up in polls. And some of our media outlets, Fox News comes to mind, cannot be trusted completely. And most probably our economy will not stay as #1 as we progress further into 21st century, not because we are slipping, but more because other nations are rising. Nothing wrong with that.
Having said that, the fact remains that the US is the most admired and envied nation in the world. Some want to be associated with us and we welcome them as our friends and allies. Some wallow in their bitterness, as the original post here so clearly elaborates. That is fine. I read somewhere that most of the people in Pakistan have negative sentiments towards the USA. This article might have been written by a Pakistani. That is fine. We should and will continue providing them aid as long as they keep their nuclear weapons in check and their terrorist tendencies do not spill over.
You got my gist, I hope.
@ vivant:
It seems my writing incensed you. That was not the intent, but so be it. Glad to hear that you are happy where you are and have no aspirations to come to the US. That is wonderful. No, I am not being facitious. I seriously am glad that you have found productive and satisfying life in your neighborhood, wherever that may be. More power to you. As the GDP of your neighborhood grows and development flourishes in various arena there, I hope you and people like you in your neighborhood (here, I am being deliberately cheeky, sorry) will embrace the partnership that the US offers in commerce, science, culture, etc.
@ nayajivan:
Sorry bro, but I have no idea what you are talking about. I am sure the music video you posted was illuminating. Thanks.