tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413879796435723871.post4468744056709217312..comments2023-10-24T02:02:57.173-07:00Comments on A Caledonian Journey: National LoathingRhianon Jamesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627163137265856251noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413879796435723871.post-38958010186591386222010-07-03T17:11:22.319-07:002010-07-03T17:11:22.319-07:00You caught us, Mr. Magellan. :) (It's supposed...You caught us, Mr. Magellan. :) (It's supposed to hit 100 at Chez Jameson the next few days...at the moment, being Australian - or, rather, <i>in</i> Australia - seems like a great idea!)<br /><br />Miss Orr, I heard a number of sentiments along the lines of your, particularly during the Bush years. Perhaps I lead a sheltered life - I <i>know</i> I lead a sheltered life - but I don't see it. Religion? Sexual orientation? Where are people restricted in any meaningful way. If anything, the restrictions we do face are those we impose upon ourselves: we're fearful of having discussions about, say, race, or immigration laws, because certain opinions are considered impermissible. Humility is good, both individually and as a nation; no argument there. But every once in a while it's nice to step back and reflect on what we're doing right.<br /><br />Miss Breezy, hold strong. :)Rhianon Jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627163137265856251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413879796435723871.post-11147403832489989482010-07-02T22:20:09.957-07:002010-07-02T22:20:09.957-07:00Come on. Stop pretending! We know all you American...Come on. Stop pretending! We know all you Americans really want to be Australians :)Mako Magellanhttp://makomagellan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413879796435723871.post-51875221083223844272010-07-02T19:01:42.222-07:002010-07-02T19:01:42.222-07:00fear most of the people in it. And if they restric...fear most of the people in it. And if they restrict too many of my freedoms, especially the ones that scare me (right to worship freely, right to at least <i>live</i> with whom I choose, if not actually <i>marry</i> them), then yes, I'll be pounding on Canada's border asking to be let in.<br /><br />It used to <i>mean</i> something, and something <i>important</i>, to be American--all the brash, aggressive attitude, the posturing, the "Dig me" mentality came with a point--freedom for <i>everyone;</i> freedom for <i>all,</i> not just the privileged few. It doesn't seem to mean the same thing these days, and there's a lot of striation along belief lines, political lines.<br /><br />I'm still fighting for American to stand proud, but at this point...we have to find our humility, as a nation, before we can stand upright again. (IMO.)Emilly Orrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245643246821826101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413879796435723871.post-46288234494610777662010-07-02T15:47:57.938-07:002010-07-02T15:47:57.938-07:00looks up and gives a smile .. sad to say, but fo...looks up and gives a smile .. sad to say, but for Some my dear it's just never enough :)<br /><br /> I happen to agree and applaud you !!! <br />Kudos for Iceland and such<br />But we are still the USA , America The land of Liberty ((not progressives)) , The country that so many of we love .Regardless of the constant judgments & some sladers from our neighbors !Breezy Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08338493613654940449noreply@blogger.com