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fetvoy12 · 51-55, M
Best to just block them and eliminate the aggravation.....
Jlhzfromep · M
@JimboSaturn news is ok to learn but not just the source that align with your political, affiliation.. One must keep an open mind and listen to all sides then make an informed decision
FreddieUK · 70-79, M
The internet is a pesky sort of invention. It allows people with different views and from different parts of the world to speak to each other and have conversations. Of course abuse and ignorant comments are annoying, but they can be ignored.
I have learned from your comments that you assume that this site is in some way only open to one nation's citizens. 'They' covers everyone else.
That's a sad attitude. I want to hear different views and engage with those who ideas I find difficult to accept. I want them to explain and perhaps listen (as you say you want) so we can have a dialogue. It's a shame you impute to all of 'them' the desire to not debate but cause trouble.
I have learned from your comments that you assume that this site is in some way only open to one nation's citizens. 'They' covers everyone else.
people from other countries act like they matter
That's a sad attitude. I want to hear different views and engage with those who ideas I find difficult to accept. I want them to explain and perhaps listen (as you say you want) so we can have a dialogue. It's a shame you impute to all of 'them' the desire to not debate but cause trouble.
carpediem · 61-69, M
@FreddieUK I believe what Vicki was saying, is some people whine and complain about the workings of other countries like they are "in the know" and have a stake in the country. I agree with her. She does not have a sad attitude. That happens ALL THE TIME here. I enjoy dialog as well, but when it begins with a disparaging comment of something they have little to no frame of reference, it's ridiculous.
Example, I have been hearing all sorts of negatives about Keir Starmer. I have not made a single comment because I have zero frame of reference what it's like to live in the UK. If only others from the UK would refrain from acting as if they're "experts" on US life and policy it would promote far more constructive dialog.
Example, I have been hearing all sorts of negatives about Keir Starmer. I have not made a single comment because I have zero frame of reference what it's like to live in the UK. If only others from the UK would refrain from acting as if they're "experts" on US life and policy it would promote far more constructive dialog.
FreddieUK · 70-79, M
@carpediem I am not an expert in anything and now and again I have received a helpful insight from those responding to my comments pointing out details of how governance works in the US. I see different points of view from around the world and read posts from the US from varying standpoints which invite a response. Sometimes I just get back the equivalent of a sneer and sometimes I get a thoughtful response, which I may still disagree with but I have been made the better for in being allowed an insight into someone else's world.
carpediem · 61-69, M
@FreddieUK Disagreement is not the issue. In every country you'll find people who live there have differing views on how things should be managed. In the US, the divide between right and left creates a tribal mentality. Each side points fingers at the other. I have no clue if it's like that anywhere else, but I suspect it is. I do know the media is entirely slanted to a narrative and that is true in most countries I have visited. I'm not a world traveler by any means, but I've been in dozens of countries on both business and pleasure.
Nevertheless, the original poster has a legitimate point to make and I agree with her.
Nevertheless, the original poster has a legitimate point to make and I agree with her.
4meAndyou · F
I am an American conservative, and yet I like FreddieUK's comment best.
He reminds us all that when ignorant and abrasive people from other countries want to comment on American politics and policies in a negative way, we should just ignore them.
I particularly FEEL the lesson we should ALL learn from the death of Charlie Kirk, who wanted us to engage in CIVIL discourse...in other words...POLITE debate with those who disagree with our own viewpoint.
ALL people matter. The United States above ALL other countries affects the entire world. SOME countries look to us as their only hope, while other countries drown in their globalist socialist muck.
He reminds us all that when ignorant and abrasive people from other countries want to comment on American politics and policies in a negative way, we should just ignore them.
I particularly FEEL the lesson we should ALL learn from the death of Charlie Kirk, who wanted us to engage in CIVIL discourse...in other words...POLITE debate with those who disagree with our own viewpoint.
ALL people matter. The United States above ALL other countries affects the entire world. SOME countries look to us as their only hope, while other countries drown in their globalist socialist muck.
vickibear · 46-50, F
@JimboSaturn I already win...because guess what....none of your words elect any individuals here!
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
It's even another thing when someone who lives in "that" country is totally uninformed about how "their" government works and seems only interested in expressing their own feelings as expressed by their immediate neighbours and manipulated by those they favour to follow. If you don't know what you are talking about and spreading lies, it doesn't matter where you live. The dirty little secret is news is worldwide, and you don't need to live in any one specific place to access it. That's a choice though that many don't take.
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
vickibear · 46-50, F
@JimboSaturn So Jimbo....even though your opinion doesnt matter. Let's hear what youre going to complain about when Trumps term is over? I bet you dont stop youre complaining it will just shift!
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
@vickibear If it doesn't matter, why are you so triggered? Of course my opinion doesn't matter in world politics, it can't change anything. It's not a question of my opinion having weight. Actually I'm older than you so I've seen many US presidents and I didn't complain about them. I complain because this one is bent on destroying the good relations between US allies and improving relationships with enemies of the US
BizSuitStacy · M
Right? The global focus on American politics is far greater than the focus on the politics of any other country. It's not even close. Outsiders can share their opinions, but they cannot vote.
carpediem · 61-69, M
Amen !!
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StygianKohlrabi · M
I can't stand it!
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you know something about the environment around you with objects you come into direct contact with but not about your country or city or village or even your home
you know something about the environment around you with objects you come into direct contact with but not about your country or city or village or even your home
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
@Platinum https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/cnn-fact-checker-spends-four-minutes-debunking-trump-s-multiple-lies-in-his-speech-to-us-military-top-brass/ar-AA1NCzxF?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhoverent&cvid=6398cce72be74836f7dc04fead586714&ei=6 As oppose the the avalanche of lies you are continually fed but believe?
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SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M
@BritishFailedAesthetic Not you, you're cool. 👍
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