US generosity once again shines through

[Dago]

texasmom

Your posts contradict your thread title.

[stroker71]

How far back in time should we go? Can and should we really claim credit for what our forefathers did?

Well if I am still making payments on that....then yes I take some credit!

[texasmom]

texasmom

Your posts contradict your thread title.

The title was meant in the most smart aleck way possible

[Nilsen]

I'd just as soon italy and the rest of the beggars handle their own affairs and we handle ours. Same with individuals here in the US. If you can't afford it then don't buy it. If you can't afford kids then don't have them. If you want socialism go to china.

While we are at it lets turn away all illegals at the hospital and clear the emergency rooms for emergencies only.

Ok too many others to list but that would be a start.

Excuse me? Did Italy beg for help from you? What does this natural disaster have to do with buying things you cannot afford?

[AWwrgwy]

texasmom

Your posts contradict your thread title.

sarcasm


A form of irony in which apparent praise conceals another, scornful meaning. For example, a sarcastic remark directed at a person who consistently arrives fifteen minutes late for appointments might be, “Oh, you've arrived exactly on time!”

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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sar⋅casm   /ˈsɑrkćzəm/  Show Spelled Pronunciation [sahr-kaz-uhm] 
–noun 1. harsh or bitter derision or irony.
2. a sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remark: a review full of sarcasms. 


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Origin:
1570–80; < LL sarcasmus < Gk sarkasmós, deriv. of sarkázein to rend (flesh), sneer; see sarco-


Synonyms:
1. sardonicism, bitterness, ridicule. See irony 1 . 2. jeer.



Don't know why, but I've always hated the word "sardonic".


Carry on.



wrongway

[Marauding Conan]

My dear fellow human beings from the United States:

The situation in Italy, although tragic, is managable, and will be Italian government that manages it. Any offers of help, however insignificant or extravagant, are a normal human reaction to a tragic. Sometimes in difficult situations, we like to know that we have people standing behind us if the situation calls for it.And so, we let people know that we are there for them.

Based on the overwhelming popular reaction in this forum, one can assume that my fellow human beings from the United States lack empathic. I know that is not the case. I have lived in the US. I know that Americans can be the warmest and simpatic people when the situation calls for.

Now, remember, this is the internet. Anyone in the world can see what you are writing. And what you are writing reflects on your country.

[xxIENAxx]

I'd just as soon italy and the rest of the beggars handle their own affairs and we handle ours. Same with individuals here in the US. If you can't afford it then don't buy it. If you can't afford kids then don't have them. If you want socialism go to china.

While we are at it lets turn away all illegals at the hospital and clear the emergency rooms for emergencies only.

Ok too many others to list but that would be a start.

Im Italian (i live in Danmark tho), i dont recall Italy ask for any help fm anyone. I can assure u we can take care of it ourself. Beggars? Dont even want to comment this. I do agree with u ...we handle our own affairs u handle yours.

xxIENAxx  

[Marauding Conan]

Im Italian (i live in Danmark tho), i dont recall Italy ask for any help fm anyone. I can assure u we can take care of it ourself. Beggars? Dont even want to comment this. I do agree with u ...we handle our own affairs u handle yours.

xxIENAxx  

Skuzzy, may I susgest that this threath is deleted in its entirety and this might turn into a PR nightmare.

[texasmom]

My dear fellow human beings from the United States:

The situation in Italy, although tragic, is managable, and will be Italian government that manages it. Any offers of help, however insignificant or extravagant, are a normal human reaction to a tragic. Sometimes in difficult situations, we like to know that we have people standing behind us if the situation calls for it.And so, we let people know that we are there for them.

Based on the overwhelming popular reaction in this forum, one can assume that my fellow human beings from the United States lack empathic. I know that is not the case. I have lived in the US. I know that Americans can be the warmest and simpatic people when the situation calls for.

Now, remember, this is the internet. Anyone in the world can see what you are writing. And what you are writing reflects on your country.

If you're not going to contribute anything to the conversation other than finger waggling & high-browing, then butt out.

[CAP1]

Boy, we're spending trillions on crapola everywhere here... but sending Italy a whopping fifty thousand dollars ?  Would have been better to not send them anything at all rather than that amount.  What a slap in the face.  Sheesh.
On the other hand, they finally used a little moderation in spending (*rolls eyes*)
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ikJZkXxJ8cJg2RvVbRTqZKEZwVqg

it's not our job to help the rest of the world. we have enough problems here at home that need fixing first.

[texasmom]

it's not our job to help the rest of the world. we have enough problems here at home that need fixing first.

I don't under any circumstances believe that we have an obligation to help anyone at all ~ ever.

What I think is ridiculous is that we make these kinds of meaningless gestures of generosity to give the appearance of being the kind, considerate neighbor ~ when in truth it doesn't mean a thing.  If you're going to help, it should be for the purpose of making a difference... not just "oh, look! we're being nice again!" with an amount that is obviously laughable. 

Duh ~ the original post wasn't about the money ~ it was about the fake gesture of generosity. 

[Die Hard]

If you're not going to contribute anything to the conversation other than finger waggling & high-browing, then butt out.

I hope you are again being sarcastic.

[texasmom]

I hope you are again being sarcastic.

No, I'm not. 

Although, it was the other post of his that really was the one that prompted that reply from me... the one where he's telling Skuzzy to lock the thread so it doesn't become a PR nightmare.

[Die Hard]

No, I'm not. 

Then what did you find objectionable with Marauding Conan's post?

[Nilsen]

Im finding it hard to understand too. Mom must have quoted a wrong reply.