One Thing I'll Miss About America

[Anonymous]

Okay, why hasn't anyone called troll yet?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Really? Only white americans? I would think that an African American would have more in common with a white American than with a Nigerian.

How so?

[Anonymous]

What about our sense of personal space? It's usually bigger than in other places. And what about the uniform height of steps? It's usually taller than in other places. And our building codes and knowing there will be a decent sized elevator in most buildings and modern bathroom on every floor?

[Anonymous]

I'll miss that wet dog smell white people have when they come in from the rain.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'll miss that wet dog smell white people have when they come in from the rain.

From oil trapped in their hair because they don't wash their hair often?

[Anonymous]

OP here:

Here are some things that I adore about white people:

1. Their adventurous and enterprising nature--white people love to explore the world (hiking, fishing, Mars explorations, hunting, sailing, etc). They don't wait for other people to help them or expect others to solve their problems. I really wish that my race would take a cue. For example, see this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCmTJkZy0rM

Earlier this year, I read about Daniel Boone and Lewis/Clark and was amazed. It's incredible how they forged this great nation out from wilderness.

2. Their discretion--they're very good at controlling their emotions, relaying information discretely, putting on a happy face, passive aggression, maintaining confidentiality. Btw, passive aggression is not necessarily a bad thing

3. Their eyes--they look like gemstones (sapphires & emeralds). I also like some their hair--the variations in color and texture is interesting

4. Their achievements--as much as I hate to say this, the world today would be as modernized had it not been for YT. Of course, they had a tremendous amount of help from black people (see Lewis Latimer thread & slavery/capitalism thread). But still, YT is often the one to get things going

5. Their intellectualism--Western civilization has produced a vast, vast body of great literature, philosophy, etc. I especially love such Western intellectuals as John Milton, Aristotle, George Orwell, Michael Faraday, etc. Of course, other groups/culture have also produced great works, but there is simply no comparison

Instead of demonizing YT or diminishing their achievements, I wish that other groups of people would take notes. Clearly, there are good things about white American/European culture. Otherwise, why do other groups of people keep trying to immigrate to predominately white nations?

There are other things that I admire about them. And there are things that I very much dislike. Maybe I'll save that for another thread.


Of course, I realize that what I've said was not politically correct, but it how I truly feel

[Anonymous]

That is funny, when I was in Switzerland I met some White American Mormon missionaries.
They told me that they missed black people most.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here:

Here are some things that I adore about white people:

1. Their adventurous and enterprising nature--white people love to explore the world (hiking, fishing, Mars explorations, hunting, sailing, etc). They don't wait for other people to help them or expect others to solve their problems. I really wish that my race would take a cue. For example, see this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCmTJkZy0rM

Earlier this year, I read about Daniel Boone and Lewis/Clark and was amazed. It's incredible how they forged this great nation out from wilderness.

2. Their discretion--they're very good at controlling their emotions, relaying information discretely, putting on a happy face, passive aggression, maintaining confidentiality. Btw, passive aggression is not necessarily a bad thing

3. Their eyes--they look like gemstones (sapphires & emeralds). I also like some their hair--the variations in color and texture is interesting

4. Their achievements--as much as I hate to say this, the world today would be as modernized had it not been for YT. Of course, they had a tremendous amount of help from black people (see Lewis Latimer thread & slavery/capitalism thread). But still, YT is often the one to get things going

5. Their intellectualism--Western civilization has produced a vast, vast body of great literature, philosophy, etc. I especially love such Western intellectuals as John Milton, Aristotle, George Orwell, Michael Faraday, etc. Of course, other groups/culture have also produced great works, but there is simply no comparison

Instead of demonizing YT or diminishing their achievements, I wish that other groups of people would take notes. Clearly, there are good things about white American/European culture. Otherwise, why do other groups of people keep trying to immigrate to predominately white nations?

There are other things that I admire about them. And there are things that I very much dislike. Maybe I'll save that for another thread.


Of course, I realize that what I've said was not politically correct, but it how I truly feel

You know what I won't miss? Stupid generalizations and stereotypes that lump an entire race together You are using generalities that are stereotypes, that do not serve to further any purpose except to alienate people. It's demeaning to trivialize people with one statement. It’s not only racist and hurtful, it's also factually incorrect. People are the most unpredictable beings how then can we all be classed the same. Similarities yes. General across the lines, bricked in stone characteristics no. Each man or woman has to be judged as their own individual study!

[Anonymous]

Are you using YT as "whitey" there, OP?

[Anonymous]

OK, I call troll.

[Anonymous]

OP, you really should not go back to Africa, you would only hurt people. Get some help and try to figure out how to relay your thoughts in a less ludicrous alarming fashion. Your approach will get you lots of attention, but it won't get you far. You, my friend, lack discretion.

[Anonymous]

All your white intellectuals are English, or in the case of Aristotle, Greek. Plus they are all dead. So buy their books and head on home.

[Anonymous]

One thing I'll miss about America is shopping (range of prices on most stuff, almost year long discounts, free shipping and free returns, coupons, return policy, price adjustment and rain check). It's a shopper's heaven.

[Anonymous]

9:15 here. I think I'd be laughed at or considered crazy if I would ask for any of these things at a store back home

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:9:15 here. I think I'd be laughed at or considered crazy if I would ask for any of these things at a store back home

Where are you from?