Posted on 05/13/2008 10:59:47 PM PDT by chinaboy
Yes, we are free to say anything. The only restrictions are no threats of violence or plans to commit real crimes. Americans are free to say anything against the government even if it is nonsense and even if it is a lie. Opinions are not restricted.
This is a private website though and the owners will not allow all opinions. The government has no say about that. Sympathizing with America's enemies on Free Republic is not appreciated and can result in a post being deleted or the poster being banned from the website.
Well, as I’ve said in another thread the other day, Fox News isn’t blocked in my country. Indeed, some websites are restricted here, but we have some tools to bypass them. And it’s not like what you thought that talking about politics is forbidden or something. We can post in many forums both home and abroad on politics. If you don’t believe me, you may go to Tianya and check out how anti gov. people there are.
And by the way, you may check this out if you like.
http://www.cfac.org/content/index.php/cfac-news/federal_judges_order_shutting_down_wikileaksorg_a_promising_transparency_si/
By this, I mean, govs will have their own rules to their own interests. It goes for China, and the US, too.
Have a nice day.
You too.
Wow, then about half of the members on Tianya, the biggest Chinese forum, should have be thrown into prison...
Hmmmm, I just have to say, most of us registering here got words about this forum on the very same day. So please don’t be so suspicious.
Wow, as a Chinese, you are much more “alert” than me. You really think Chinese cops or policemen would arrest you because of what you wrote just now??? I don’t think so.
Have you ever been to Tianya and posted some complaints or angers about our gov.? Seems like you haven’t.
And by the way, you may download a U89 to help you bypass YouTube, if you want.
How did you find out about us? Do you visit any other American political forums? Thanks.
Thanks for your understanding for us neebies. We came across this forum after the quake, got impressed by your prayers and kindheartedness(I’m not sure whether there is such a word = =), and just registered to say thanks, and that’s all. But when realizing we have so many, well, how to say, “bias” about each other, I decided to stay a little bit longer and try to communicate with you guys more. If there are any offences, please forgive me, ‘cause I didn’t intend to.
Actually, the thread “Children Killed In China Earthquake” was quoted on a Chinese forum, and the poster intended to tell us that many American friends are also praying for the victims. So we just stopped by and say thanks. And this is the very first American forum I’ve ever heard of...
That is so charmingly cute.
It's newbies or noobies. Please stay in touch, newbie, but be wary of infection with Western thought. :)
I travel to your country two or three times a year. I’ve always been able to access FreeRepublic, FOX News and other American websites. No problem. In our frequent travels in China, I’ve always been met with kindness, generosity and respect.
Your people and your beautiful country are in my prayers.
Thank you for your answer. I hope our new Chinese members stay around a bit, it is a good opportunity to learn for all of us.
Thanks for correcting.
And by the way, I’m majoring in English, even though not that versed, anyway, I’m pretty open to western thoughts and values. On the other hand, I hope you won’t immunize yourself from eastern ones, too.
Thanks, I will, hopefully.
Got it. Best wishes to the industrious, hardworking, and extremely polite Chinese people. :)
For one second, I thought it was an anticlimax... Forgive me if there were any offences...
Thank you, Phoebe.
We always enjoy our trips to China. I don’t like the nearly 24 hour travel time, but I am able to read some good books on the way.
I wish more Americans could make the trip. I know they would be very surprised at what they see and experience. Too many think of “Old China”. It really has changed over the years. I was so shocked to see McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Tony Roma’s restaurants. In the stores, I saw Campbell’s Soup, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, General Electric, Westinghouse, Liz Claiborne, Izod, Gucci.....and on and on.
So many Americans are upset with all the Chinese products coming to this country. From my experience, I saw far more American products in China. Commercial trade works both ways. So do open minds and hearts.
Continued prayers to you and yours.
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