I thought everyone would like my Avatar, after all - it is making fun of Saddam......oh well.
racea911 - thanks for solidifying my views on how American's (well, some at least) view other Countries. If you knew ANYTHING about Canada, you would see how entrenched in culture and history we actually are......and I never insulted your country, just pointed out the fact that World Geography/History isn't exactly the American school systems jewel.
Let me give you an example. I was in Florida a few years ago. I know enough about Florida (capital, where it is on the map, major exports, etc, etc) and was talking to a nice Floridian who worked at Arby's. When I pulled out a Canadian $10 (it's Purple, by the way) to pay, this nice person said, "What's that - it looks like Yosemite Sam money" - followed by, ".....is it real???". She went on to ask, "Where are you from in Canada?. I said, "Nova Scotia". She said, "Nova Scodia - is that near Toronto?? And the clincher....."Is it always pure ice up there?" I thought nothing of this at first. I thought perhaps an Arby's worker wasn't a fair representation of the American people.
Then I went to "The World's Biggest Flea Market" (my mom loves em'), and ran into the same ignorance from almost all the vendors. Again I thought I may be in the wrong place to find the American's who do respect other countries differences......nope!! It was like that everywhere I went.
Do you know how that makes a guy feel? I honestly felt like Canada wasn't even on the map. Up until that exact moment in my life, I never questioned anything about America. They always seemed friendly and such.....but after living the ignorance, I actually kinda was mad and disliked the attitude. It was like I finally talked to the mother of a girl I had been dating for 15 years and the first thing she says when she meets me is, "What was your name again?".
I could go to any state in the US and at least know where the state is in conjunction with the other states. I can at least tell you the capital, and I have a general "feel" for each state and how it is different from the other states in culture, history and overall "style". If a visitor from America came into my work, they wouldn't leave feeling rejected or ignored.
As for me "having it all figured out" - well, that is soooooo not the case. But I do think my "conspiracy theories" are not that far out in left field, so yes - I do think there is a possibility I may be correct. If I didn't really think what I believe to be true, I wouldn't believe it.
You see, we live in a world of deception. If you watch Survivor, they cut and edit the show to make you think something is happening that really isn't. Viagra is deception. Every women who wears make-up is deceiving others. People "pad" their resumes. In the early 70's - people were fooled into thinking leaded gas was ok. Older cigarette ads actually said smoking was good for you. There are fibers that "look and feel" like cotton. MacDonalds "100% pure beef" - well, we all know that not true. There was a company a few years ago that was called "Fat Free" - that was the company name - so their Yogart was "Fat Free", at least we all thought it was. "Spin Doctors" are a plenty and P.R. companies are some of the biggest companies in the world.
My point is I just feel it is ignorant to not consider all the facts, stories, ideas, etc, etc - especially when it comes to the Government. If society is all about deception, we can only imagine what the Government could be doing with thier resources.
As Mark Twain said....., "Do not fear the enemy, for your enemy can only take your life. It is far better that you fear the media, for they will steal your HONOR. That awful power, the public opinion of a nation, is created in America by a horde of ignorant, self-complacent simpletons who failed at ditching and shoemaking and fetched up in journalism on their way to the poorhouse."
.....as for me not having "FI Boyeee" or "911 Boyeee" as a name......well, if that's a slight on me not being smart enough to afford a 911, then that's the saddest thing I've heard in a while. If you mean I'm not smart for owning a 944, as opposed to a 911 or F1 - then check this link out......
http://www.toystoremotorworld.com/allused.asp
This is my uncles dealership. I have driven a lot of the cars on this lot, even the Ferrari and the only car I would take over my 944S is perhaps the Mercedes Benz SLK230 Kompressor. That's says a lot about the 944S. I wouldn't be able to afford the Mercedes right now (I must be too daft) - but that is basically because I had a guy murder two people, (then shot himself) in a bar I used to own. Needless to say, I lost a somewhat large amount of money due to this unfortunate event. I was informed that my insurance would cover me closing the bar for a few months to clean up and take some time to re-group. I had the bar closed for 3 months and lost close to $100,000 after the insurance didn't cover me during that down time. Needless to say, I'm rebuilding....so perhaps FIBoyeee is still in the works.
944S (and proud of it) Boyeee