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10 things to celebrate Why I'm an anti-anti-American
San Francisco Chronicle ^
| June 29th 2003
| Dinesh D'Souza
Posted on 06/29/2003 6:33:49 AM PDT by nyconse
America is under attack as never before -- not only from terrorists but also from people who provide a justification for terrorism. Islamic fundamentalists declare America the Great Satan. Europeans rail against American capitalism and American culture. South American activists denounce the United States for "neocolonialism" and oppression.
(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...
TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Philosophy
KEYWORDS: america; antiamericanism; immigrant
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To: henderson field
It could be anyone who decides they want to be embrace America and all she offers.
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posted on
06/29/2003 8:11:21 AM PDT
by
nyconse
To: bboop
I thought you had to post excerpts-sorry if you were inconvenienced/won't happen again.
42
posted on
06/29/2003 8:13:48 AM PDT
by
nyconse
To: nyconse; liberallarry; ItisaReligionofPeace
The settlement agreement also covers news sources *owned* by the Washington Post or LA Times. On the FR main page, scroll down and look for a box that says "Important Legal Notice". There is a link that will take you to a list of the sources that have to be excerpted.
But I've found that these are the ones that come up most often, for posting purposes:
LA TIMES
Washington Post
newsday.com
ChicagoTribune
Newsweek
MSNBC
Baltimore Sun
Hartford Courant
CT Times Mirror
Orlando Sun-Sentinel
WPIX
blackvoices.com
Shorter list, easier to memorize.
Btw, the New York Times is NOT on the list, screw 'em. Post everything in full whenever possible.
To: nyconse
Please pass on to your mother in law that she has it right. Below are my words of thanks for teaching others the right way to be proud of their heritage and being an American
May the sun gently kiss your face, the road rise up to meet you and the wind always be at your back. May you be in the hands of the almighty 4 hours before ole scratch even knows you are gone.
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posted on
06/29/2003 8:20:28 AM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: hellinahandcart
I didn't realize all of those were on the list. You can see how I can get the Washington Post and NYT confused, it's the same crap.
To: hellinahandcart
Thank you for the information. I appreciate it. LOL
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posted on
06/29/2003 8:26:38 AM PDT
by
nyconse
To: SandRat
Amen! I think she knows. Both my husbands parents are in heaven ( I have no doubt) walking the streets of gold hand in hand. Of course the old man ( a term of great affection) may be playing poker and telling St. Peter outrageous stories. LOL
47
posted on
06/29/2003 8:29:35 AM PDT
by
nyconse
To: nyconse
-- America has gone further than any other society in establishing equality of rights. There is nothing distinctively American about slavery or bigotry. Slavery has existed in virtually every culture, and xenophobia, prejudice and discrimination are worldwide phenomena. Western civilization is the only civilization to mount a principled campaign against slavery; no country expended more treasure and blood to get rid of slavery than the United States. While racism remains a problem, this country has made strenuous efforts to eradicate discrimination, even to the extent of enacting policies that give legal preference in university admissions, jobs, and government contracts to members of minority groups. Such policies remain controversial, but the point is that it is extremely unlikely that a racist society would have permitted such policies in the first place. And surely African Americans like Jesse Jackson are vastly better off living in America than they would be if they were to live in, say, Ethiopia or Somalia.This is a perfect point. I intended to highlight the best statements and ended up highlighting nearly the whole thing! LOL
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posted on
06/29/2003 8:55:16 AM PDT
by
sandlady
To: ThreePuttinDude
Thanks.
49
posted on
06/29/2003 9:01:45 AM PDT
by
1rudeboy
(Excerpting is for the weak.)
To: sandlady
I thought this was a terrific article. I am going to read some of this author's books. I copied it. I want my kids to read it.
50
posted on
06/29/2003 9:14:47 AM PDT
by
nyconse
To: jla
Can we close our borders now and kick all the illegals out???
51
posted on
06/29/2003 9:25:58 AM PDT
by
cherry_bomb88
(Beautiful sunny day in Chicagoland...the overnight rains washed away the stinch of the witch.)
To: nyconse
|
What's So Great About America
Category : Non-Fiction
Author : Dinesh D'Souza
ISBN : 0142003018
|
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Description : Look again at the title of this book: it's not a question, but a statement. "America is the greatest, freest, and most decent society in existence. American life as it is lived today [is] the best life that our world has to offer." |
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posted on
06/29/2003 9:32:50 AM PDT
by
steplock
( http://www.spadata.com)
To: nyconse
The question in my mind is how did this article get in the ultra liberal rag,The SF Chronicle? When I saw it I could not beleive it. The Chronicle is virtually a house organ for the Dems and is generally down on anything pro American.
To: nyconse
America provides an amazingly good life for the ordinary guy. Rich people live well everywhere. But what distinguishes America is that it provides an impressively high standard of living for the "common man."Excellent point. These 3 sentences sum up why so many hate US, IMHO.
FMCDH
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posted on
06/29/2003 10:25:53 AM PDT
by
nothingnew
(the pendulum swings and the libs are in the pit)
To: nyconse
I am new to posting. I thought you were supposed to post this way. You did good for a newbie to posting
Good article too
55
posted on
06/29/2003 10:30:06 AM PDT
by
Fiddlstix
(~~~ http://www.ourgangnet.net ~~~~~)
To: Uncle Hal
The question in my mind is how did this article get in the ultra liberal rag,The SF Chronicle? A lesson there, surely.
Things change. Stereotypes aren't always true. One never has perfect understanding...and rarely even good understanding of reality.
To: henderson field
Conversely, when one is born in this country, one is not always an American. One is an American resident....or a liberal.
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posted on
06/29/2003 4:27:03 PM PDT
by
jla
To: nyconse
playing poker and telling St. Peter outrageous stories. LOL Never met an Irishman couldn't do both very well at the same time. May you continue to have happy memories in the days to come.
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posted on
06/29/2003 6:24:47 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: nyconse
Thank you.
59
posted on
06/29/2003 8:30:50 PM PDT
by
Brian Allen
( Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God - Thomas Jefferson)
To: nyconse
4th of July bump
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posted on
07/04/2003 6:35:24 AM PDT
by
Jonx6
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