Grünherz, if your intent was to discuss whether Europe should be seen as a "teenager" trying to move out of the house, you could have written it just like that and supported it with the quotes you had.
Instead you chose a confrontational and insulting tone in your post. You have some animosity towards Europe and you channel it - and this time by using a "proper" argument as an excuse to "let the Euros have it".
Dude, I like you, but you are starting to disappoint me. You're an intelligent guy with good debating skills, and I enjoy your posts when you use your mind and remain objective and open minded - you dfo have lotsa good things to say. Your delivery as of recent has been somewhat poor and the reception suffers from it. We've talked about this in other threads.
I absolutely know that when I meet you, we'll get along fine and you're likely to be more receptive for others (mine) perception of things - it is as if the BBS sorta exaggerates certain aspects of behaviour. I'm not immune to it either, but I try to remain objective.
I'm a Euro, you're a naturalized American. It doesn't really mean anything.
I'm looking forward to posts from you where there is an objective, non insulting open minded subject. I've seen your early posts and I know you're capable of these. It's not as if I want to or can dismiss the points you raise in more recent posts - it's just I cannot be bothered when I'm first insulted and then realize that whatever I say, it'll be for naught, since I'll first of all be driven on the defensive and thus retaliate in kind, or be percieved as doing so and secondly because I know by then we'll both have national or personal pride involved and will be very unwilling to concede any points.
Anyway, I hope you go back to the Old Grünherz, who was perceptive and curious, rather than the new one, who is more full of anger and has all the definitive answers.
I want the Old Grünherz back dammit!
