You sure you didn’t grow up near me?

First off, Christianity is not inherently European either. It’s Middle-Eastern. It was adopted by Rome in the 4th century CE, so about 300 hundred years after its supposed birth.

Thank you so much for helping to confirm what I said.

I wholeheartedly appreciate that statistical correction. And I appreciate you understanding my point.

The view from the stoop!

One of the greatest things I did during my most militant phase was taking two courses on eastern and western Africa.

“I’m from America”

The USA, North Korea, and another dictatorship are the only countries to play their Natonal Anthems repeatedly throughout the day. Google it for the official stat- made me laugh when I heard the anecdote.

I’ve found Eurocentric (or descendant in the Canadian case) folks are much more keen to travel or “holiday” around the world. Mexico is a hotspot for the British, as is Greece.

to slow, or be late? You?

Hey, re-read this:

You’re spot on. I was trying to inject a slight element of snark and (low-brow) comedy into the post.

LOL. So goddamn “failed” that we keep a freakin military base there, amicably.

“Better” would be relative- my point was I’ve been places that are different. You hear many backwoods bumblefuck types droning on about China and Asia. I’ve studied the language and lived over there. You don’t get a more real, honest experience than that. Talk about a bad back history.......Even today, certain books…

However the Confederacy fucking died over one hundred years ago.

It’s just really hard to explain to people who don’t know what its like to actually believe in something.

I had a few less dollars in my pocket and feared a bit more for my job because of all the new hyper-regulations

A large majority of the most patriotic Americans have never left American shores.

It’s not like he has a title to play for* so all the better for him to get out and kick the ball.

Barack Obama meant significantly less to the black community because of his multi-ethnic background? His existence must be “sad” despite his achievements?