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Views about YOUR country

PostPosted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 3:35 pm
by Souichiro
Well I hope this doesn't turn into a flame topic......What is your opinion about the country that you live in?

This is my personal view about my own country: The Netherlands

We are a mess! I think these last few years the county did a turn for the worse....

Why is it that things only change when it's already to late? A dutch prisoner on leave has Murdered a man after escaping from the attention of his guard...And now rules are going to be changed...Bit late isn't it?

Even in my own village A hundred or so meters from my home...There is a Crossway...2 people had to be run over by trucks before our local govt felt it neccesary to change the infrastructure..

Our entire GOVT system is on the verge of collapsing. At least so it seems..They have absolutely no credibility left and yet they stay...Unfortunately I don't see much chance of improvement if new elections would be held today or tomorrow....

The Dutch Society in my views is falling apart...An increasing number of groups is being formed..Most of them with ethnic backgrounds...Native dutch and "Foreigner" relations are worsening...Fear is gaining the upper hand....These problems are caused a small group of people on any side, Problems are there

When you have a popular voice nowadays you have to fear for your life...Two Criticasters have been Murdered in recent years..Theo Van Gogh and Pim Fortuyn... Politicians have to be kept in a safehouse, because their lives can't be guaranteed.....

Our economy isn't exactly blooming also..Although improvement is showing..

Don't get me wrong....I still like it here, however things are turning for the worse I think. I like the way that we are quite "liberal" Everything or at least a lor is discussable.. I like that.

Internationally we are a joke....no explanation needed I think...


Well that's a short summary on my views of Holland



Please people Refrain to comments about your own country...Or at least be gentle and carefull in the voicing of opinions about other countries....


Hope this works out properly.. ;D

Re: Views about YOUR country

PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 8:21 am
by cobzz
Australia:
I hate the famous auzzie acsent
Fly2e they say beer, not oil can lol

I hate it how kangaroos and echidnas are famous, there just animals.
Yes it would be funny boxing a kangaroo because most are small not like you "out siders" think that kangaroos are huge.

i hate sydney, full of gays, LOL

Re: Views about YOUR country

PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 8:27 am
by Hyperion2
Wasn't this locked last night?

Re: Views about YOUR country

PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 8:36 am
by Craig.
yup, and with the summer heat, there could be a thinning of the herd, so to speak by the next time its locked. ;)

Re: Views about YOUR country

PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 8:45 am
by TacitBlue
I'm not touching this one. Sorry Soui.

Re: Views about YOUR country

PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 8:48 am
by Saitek
Whis is the monkey guilty of unlocking this?

This topic is a flame topic and nobody will give a neutral opinion and what they might give will be biased in one area or another.

Re: Views about YOUR country

PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:14 am
by Souichiro
I'm not touching this one. Sorry Soui.



Can't blame ya ;D


It seemed like a bright idea when I wrote this yesterday...I always was curious about what people think of the country that they live in.... I was cautious with the writing of it too... Surprised I was when it was locked faster than you could say For Shizzle... After A PM answer at the thread ( a good and decent one) And taking into consideration what I wrote back( this thread is only the tip of the iceberg) I thought that it was good that this one was locked. In fact I hoped they threw away the key... Surprised even more I was when I saw it was unlocked...


So  ??? ??? ???

Better leave this locked me thinks ;D

Time to dim down on the bright ideas now ;D

Re: Views about YOUR country

PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:15 am
by Ben_M_K
Australia: beats the hell outa US

This topic isn't going to work... ::) :P

Re: Views about YOUR country

PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:17 am
by Hyperion2
lol TPM, THAT is the line that tipped you off this was a bad idea?  The rest of the post is far worse.   ::)

Re: Views about YOUR country

PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:19 am
by Fly2e
Posted by: Saitek Posted on: Today at 9:48am
Who is is the monkey guilty of unlocking this?




That would be Pete "trusting" you guys!   ::)


But I know you guys all too well........

Re: Views about YOUR country

PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:21 am
by Ben_M_K
lol TPM, THAT is the line that tipped you off this was a bad idea?  The rest of the post is far worse.   ::)

He has no facts! ;D ;D

Re: Views about YOUR country

PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:22 am
by Saitek
You mean to say you actually read it after reading the first line Scott? ::) I just jumped it.

Now, I go back and read it and oh oh............. :o

I see. A ;) to Scott.

*Shakes head* *Bites Lip*

Re: Views about YOUR country

PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:24 am
by Antei
I have to agree with Soui, the netherlands is a mess ;D

Re: Views about YOUR country

PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:34 am
by ATI_7500
I don't like my country. Period.

Re: Views about YOUR country

PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:42 am
by Antei
I don't like my country. Period.
vote in September for change :D
I love belgium(the aiport especially)
Antei
p.s one of our ministers called Dutch PM Balkenede Harry Potter :D