Golden Gate Bridge rocks. I can't think of a more iconic structure in pop culture and symbolism than the GGB. It's routinely featured in movies and such.
Alex, you don't have to apologize because of a few disgruntled posters that object to their (and only their) viewpoints they perceive violated. I didn't take your post as anti U.S. military at all. Anyone can be against certain wars and still support the troops. And others don't support the troops, but that's life everyone is entitled to their own opinions. I doubt these taking offense at the intro and thread would be offended if a topic here took potshots at anti war protesters and liberals. That is pure hypocrisy.
I just read about this in the San Francisco Chronicle homepage a few days ago. Creepy in the spirit of that Japanese manga about the human figured holes in the mountain side.
Textwrapper, I would like to comment. I would concede that life improved for the majority of Iraqi's IMMEDIATELY after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. And then the inept and corrupt current administration messed it all up and made things WORSE. The documentary "No End in Sight" brilliantly deals with this.
One thing we need to keep in mind here folks. One, this study was done by the US military academy. Two, and this is a big two, this study was done way back in 2004. While I don't deny the power of group and social identity dynamics, I think this is a rather dubious way of trying to put a positive spin on things, to say the least.
I'd hit that (just wanted to be the first to say that). You know she had this done so she could read all the comments about how doable and 'hot' she is!
I should have clarified, some people here only want to keep politics out of the discussion if it pertains to something that is perceived to go against their pro war/pro Bush stance.
Justin, I presume you mean only keep politics out of controversial subjects that pertains to the U.S. and Americans, right? I'm sure it's alright to keep politics in it if it does not pertain to the U.S.
Hmm, most of the posters here are siding AGAINST the host family. Wonder why?
I think this guy's story isn't all it's cracking up to be. For one thing, it was HIS CHOICE to stay with the host family even though he could have left and went somewhere else. And perhaps he had some sort of eating disorder, look at the picture of him almost proudly showing off his "physique."
I'm not saying it's his fault but at least I'll wait and see the whole story before going off on an anti-Middle Eastern rant.
Whaa, the video hurt my political feelings. Somehow I don't think these whiny people would get offended by topics that are critical of the policies and actions of other governments. Hypocrisy methinks.
Anyways I don't care for this video because it plain sucks as others have pointed out it's no different than countless other videos of political oriented themes. This guy isn't entertaining or funny he's annoying.
Laurelhel's post says it all. It's all about the book deals and speaking engagements. Maybe the talk show circuit too when CNN notices. What's next, 50,000 dollar speaking fees for corporate leadership meetings?
Yea I'm a cynic at heart but let's not make this guy out to be some noble saint over what is just another method of people wanting their 15 minutes of fame (and money).
I think this guy's story isn't all it's cracking up to be. For one thing, it was HIS CHOICE to stay with the host family even though he could have left and went somewhere else. And perhaps he had some sort of eating disorder, look at the picture of him almost proudly showing off his "physique."
I'm not saying it's his fault but at least I'll wait and see the whole story before going off on an anti-Middle Eastern rant.
Anyways I don't care for this video because it plain sucks as others have pointed out it's no different than countless other videos of political oriented themes. This guy isn't entertaining or funny he's annoying.
Yea I'm a cynic at heart but let's not make this guy out to be some noble saint over what is just another method of people wanting their 15 minutes of fame (and money).