(RW)My point was that to make cultural comparisons (or any kind of
comparison) one needs experience of more than one culture. North Americans
seem happy to proclaim their innate superiority without being in a position
to make real comparisons
I think that you could say that the US has a n
> Well, what about the "humanitarian wars" ?
All too often the "humanitarian wars" are embarked upon by people with the
best of motives, who are ignorant of the full facts of the dispute in which
they are intervening in, no clear idea of what they want to achieve and
consequently no coherant plan
>From: JS Russell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Jill wrote:
>I think that you could say that the US has a number of distinct cultures
>within its borders. A New Yorker is facing something different in
>Waynesboro, VA, or perhaps Rifle, CO. Also, many of these geo differences
>spring from the ethicities th
In a message dated 28/07/2000 02:20:06 GMT Daylight Time,
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> I wonder if Great Britain's ATM machines ask you if you want to proceed in
> English or Espanol?? ;-)
The more modern ones offer English, Spanish, French, Italian and German. Just
press the button adjacent
In a message dated 28/07/2000 02:20:06 GMT Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> >Now, don't think I'm arguing in support of any feelings of innate
> >superiority. I am not. Just look at the Olive Garden - I'm thinking of
> >starting a class action suit, on behalf of all ethnic Italians,
