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Uhm, why are Americans so easily offended?
Norwegians and Swedes say stuff like that all the time about each other, there is never any harm meant by it
I was asking a question and it is unfair nor wise for you to assume that I was offended. I wasnt asking you anyways:p
 

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Uhm, why are Americans so easily offended?
Norwegians and Swedes say stuff like that all the time about each other, there is never any harm meant by it
Americans sometimes have been known to wear a Canadian flag pin so they are not targeted as Americans while visiting foreign countries. Canada does, according to some, have a better rep overall... and it is true that our very first prime minister, Sir John A. MacDonald, wanted to protect our land from Americans, whom we had been at war with already.

Federation emerged from multiple impulses: the British wanted Canada to defend itself; the Maritimes needed railroad connections, which were promised in 1867; British-
Canadian nationalism sought to unite the lands into one country, dominated by the English language and British culture; many French-Canadians saw an opportunity to exert political control within a new largely French-speaking Quebec, and fears of possible U.S. expansion northward.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Canada
 
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wwjd_kilden

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Magenta: ah

blonde: Sorry, I was under the impression that we all could speak our mind, I didn't know the rules said Americans only.
I will leave you alone :)
 
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Magenta: ah

blonde: Sorry, I was under the impression that we all could speak our mind, I didn't know the rules said Americans only.
I will leave you alone :)

Its okay to speak your mind as long as it is not accusing me of being offended. That was the point I was making.
 
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Father in heaven, dear LORD we lift Sydlit up to you today in prayer and supplication, asking that you heal his brokenness and give him assurance of your steadfast love for him, allowing him to know beyond any shadow of a doubt that all things will be made right in Your sight, even to the mending of his bitter disappointments and burdened heart, and Father God, we ask also that you restore to Syd peace of mind around his friendships... give Syd acceptance around the times and seasons you have planned for him in all things, Lord, and give him the wisdom and strength to release any resentments he holds towards others, that in forgiveness he may find the love that sometimes seems to elude or exclude him. Lord, you know the cares of his heart intimately, intimately You know each piece that has been shattered in one way or another, Father God we ask that you relieve his grief and sorrow so that he can embrace the purpose of each step taken toward You, that even if he seems to fail others or others seem to fail him, Your love will never fail, and he will know that he is never defeated in You.

Father we also hold up Syd's sister J for healing, and strength, and support through this trying time that she is now facing. I do not know the details of what she is going through, but please Lord, allow her to feel that she is cared for and for her to know that she is loved, please Lord, show her Your love, that she may rest assured that no matter what happens, she is safe. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen
Thank you, magenta, for this prayer and I hope you know I'm always (in my own feeble way, sometimes) praying for you. I'm sorry I can't go into detail re: my sister in public, but it's a health thing, it's very serious, and I thank anyone on her behalf for prayers. As for me...I'm not bitter, I'm REALLY NOT. (But I can get that way when I'm accused of it, lol). It's depression which comes out disguised in other forms at times, and ppl get confused by it, (i dont mean you), which is why they sometimes tell you to be happy, as if that's all there is to it. So thank you for praying, THAT's part of the solution...a BIG part, and as I was worshipping earlier, along with MPW(thx, I will tty in next post) and you praying, I could sense some darkness lifting. Thank you, both, and thank you, Jesus, please continue to be with my sister. What I CAN say in public is I send my love your way, magenta, my friend.
 

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Thank you, magenta, for this prayer and I hope you know I'm always (in my own feeble way, sometimes) praying for you. I'm sorry I can't go into detail re: my sister in public, but it's a health thing, it's very serious, and I thank anyone on her behalf for prayers. As for me...I'm not bitter, I'm REALLY NOT. (But I can get that way when I'm accused of it, lol). It's depression which comes out disguised in other forms at times, and ppl get confused by it, (i dont mean you), which is why they sometimes tell you to be happy, as if that's all there is to it. So thank you for praying, THAT's part of the solution...a BIG part, and as I was worshipping earlier, along with MPW(thx, I will tty in next post) and you praying, I could sense some darkness lifting. Thank you, both, and thank you, Jesus, please continue to be with my sister. What I CAN say in public is I send my love your way, magenta, my friend.
Thank you Syd, you know I do always appreciate your prayers, and think you have a true heart for God that shows through brilliantly when you pray, so thank you for keeping me before God in your heart of hearts. Also, my sincere apologies for not seeing your request sooner...
 
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Americans sometimes have been known to wear a Canadian flag pin so they are not targeted as Americans while visiting foreign countries. Canada does, according to some, have a better rep overall... and it is true that our very first prime minister, Sir John A. MacDonald, wanted to protect our land from Americans, whom we had been at war with already.


Americans sometimes have been known to wear a Canadian flag pin so they are not targeted as Americans while visiting foreign countries. Canada does, according to some, have a better rep overall..


Federation emerged from multiple impulses: the British wanted Canada to defend itself; the Maritimes needed railroad connections, which were promised in 1867; British-
Canadian nationalism sought to unite the lands into one country, dominated by the English language and British culture; many French-Canadians saw an opportunity to exert political control within a new largely French-speaking Quebec, and fears of possible U.S. expansion northward.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Canada
This is also from your source "wiki"
According to
Gallup's annual public opinion polls, Canada has consistently been Americans' favorite nation, with 96% of Americans viewing Canada favorably in 2012.[SUP][7][/SUP][SUP][8][/SUP] According to a 2013 BBC World Service Poll, 84% of Americans view their northern neighbor's influence positively, with only 5% expressing a negative view, the most favorable perception of Canada in the world. As of spring 2013, 64% of Canadians had a favorable view of the U.S. and 81% expressed confidence in Obama to do the right thing in international matters. According to the same poll, 30% viewed the U.S. negatively.[SUP][9][/SUP] Also, according to a 2014 BBC World Service Poll, 86% of Americans view Canada's influence positively, with only 5% expressing a negative view. However, according to the same poll, 43% of Canadians view U.S. influence positively, with 52% expressing a negative view


I can only surmise that you are part of the latter group polled by the BBC? Why else would you post what you did? Perhaps you wanted to create strife.
 

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ooy.

so this morning, my skirt ripped while i was at work. fortunately, i go home for lunch, and so i was able to change clothes. :)
 
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Dear brother Syd, I will pray for your sister and yourself. Please know that you are deeply loved by God - the only one who really matters when all said and done. Please feel free to message me if you would like someone to talk to. You have many brothers and sisters here who care very much about you and what you are going through right now.
God bless you and thank you, MPW, your prayers and your offer means a whole lot!! Sending my love across the pond to you...you know I have a special place in my heart for the brits...and parrots...and bob's yer uncle, wink-wink, nudge-nudge, say no more.;) Really, thank you, your prayers help more than you can know. P.S., I do like britain...and canada and scotland and ireland and norway and sweden and australia, the phillipines, and oh, ok, everybody, and God bless America. And i like American blondes. ... and brunettes...and redheads.......and................ok everybody.............................:)
 

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Margaret Julia "Marlo" Thomas (born November 21, 1937) is an American actress, producer, and social activist known for starring on the sitcom That Girl (1966–1971) and her award-winning feminist children's franchise, Free to Be... You and Me.

For her work in television, she has received four Emmys, a Golden Globe, the George Foster Peabody Award and has been inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame. She has also received a Grammy award for her children’s album Thanks & Giving All Year Long. In 2014, Thomas was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Thomas serves as National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which was founded by her father, Danny Thomas, in 1962. She created the Thanks & Giving campaign in 2004 to support the hospital.

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^ ^ That Girl ^ ^

She also played Jennifer Aniston's mother in "Friends." :)
 

melita916

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oh man. i've forgotten about dem skillzzzz.

i guess i've been busy. lol