Other - Society & Culture - 1 June 2007

Im an American.I dont get why everyone hates us.Most of us are hard working decent ppl trying to make a living. What is the Australian perspective?

2007-06-01 15:09:59 · 12 answers · asked by nick z 1

Filipinos... ..*make me puke* (Art Bell)

As we've all come to notice, in the past few decades, Filipinos have begun to infest the United States like some sort of disease. Their extensive involvement in the U.S. Armed Forces is proof of the trashy kind of qualities all filipinos tend to exhibit on a regular basis. You can see this clearly by studying the attitudes and cultural Icons of most Filipino Americans.

Origins of Pinoys/Pinays:

Are they really asian? Well we've come to accept the fact the filipinos come from a part of the world known as South East Asia . But the term " Asia " is used in the wrong way. You may notice that contemporary Filipino Americans try very hard to associate themselves with groups that we know as Asian. I cannot count the number of times I have seen a ' Third World ' Filipino try to connect themselves to the chinese or Japanese people. There is no connection and here's why. The Philippines is a Third World country. Nothing respectable has EVER been created by Filipino people during our entire human history. Young filipino men in America have become obsessed with "import racing". They have an enormously perverted affection for Japanese cars. It's a common phenomenon. In their minds, these Filipinos somehow believe that they are asian and that it somehow connects them to Japanese people and japanese cars. They often take credit for the ingenuity of Japanese people and say how it's an "Asian thing". This term..."Asian thing" derived directly from African American slang "black thang". "It's a black thang." "It's an asian thang."

You can see the connection. It's even funnier that, in Japan , Filipinos are heavily discriminated against. The only filipinos that can live successfully in Japan are the filipino prostitutes. But that's the case for most Filipino people no matter where they live in th e world. Now we've come down to this fact...and it is a fact.

Nothing in Filipino Culture can be seen as Asian.

They have no architectural, artistic, or cultural influence which is in ANY way, asian. Thinking of the great countries in Asia such as Japan , Korea , and China there is no way you can possibly connect the Philippine Islands. This assault by filipino americans to connect themselves with the great peoples of North East Asia is foul and disgusting. Try visiting a young filipino's web site too.

You'll see something called the "Asian IRC Ring". It has to do with the chatrooms. The most horrible thing about this is that these TRASHY people are trying to associate themselves with Asia again!! People in Asia don't act like this at all. What we are seeing here is the natural Filipino in its element with full access to technology and this is how they act! You will consistently see this behavior over and over again.

Another interest ing thing is that these "thirdworld" people also frequent RC chatrooms such as #chinese #japan and #asian. They must believe that they are somehow related racially or culturally to North Asians. But it's completely WRONG! There might have been some distant contact With China and even less with Japan during World War II, but these people are actually more closely related to african americans and Mexican americans.

Do the parents of these young filipinos know what's going on? Would they accept this? I believe that they would and do. This is the natural "Trash" element in filipinos manifesting itself. Nothing good has ever come from Philippines and I don't believe anything good ever will.

Recognizing your Roots (A Message to Filipinos). To all filipino people:
Please recognize your ROOTS! You come from the Third World ! You country is a disgusting and filthy place. Most people there live in poverty! Your culture has MUCH MORE SPANISH influence than chinese, and absolutely no JAPANESE influence whatsoever. People in Japan and China , d o not act like you. They do not constantly talk about sex and they have a MUCH HIGHER level of RESPECT for each other. There is NO WAY that you can connect yourself to Asia other than location.

Your culture and technological advancement does no! t even come CLOSE to What Chinese, people have done in the past and what Japanese and Korean people are doing now! Everything you do is distinctly filipino. You cannot take credit for Japanese cars, video games, or Hentai! It's not an "asian thing" it's an "American thing". You have no concept of culture...no concept of asian ideas or asian philosophy! Can you demonstrate how you use Confucianism or Taoism in you everyday life?? You can't. And you will NEVER be able to.

I understand that you are trying to create an identity for yourselves as young people... but it is NOT related to Asia . Your Identity is Filipino.
That's all you are. Just Filipino. Think about what that means....



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I find this funny, he is right in some ways where we, as Filipinos don't actually have an "Identity". I think this is due to the confusion of our mixed races from Hispanic, Chinese, American and Malay origins. I see it in malls, imagine young generations wearing ski caps and ski goggles in a tropical country, baggy low rise pants like that of African Americans living in the Bronx of New York, not to mention endless whitening products being sold at department stores and drug stores.

But his ignorance also blinds him from the other truth. That while we may glorify Anime shows and Japanese Internet gaming, he is not aware that a nameless Filipino may be responsible for some technical aspects of some Japanese software. He is not aware of our contribution to the the society in general .Technological advancements that may have aided post war navigations and landing on the moon. That the antibiot ic Erythromycin was discovered by Dr. Abelardo Aguilar from Iloilo creating the brand "Ilosone".

Thomas Edison may have discovered the electric light bulb and the fluorescent lighting was thought up by Nikola Tesla. But the fluorescent lamp we use today was invented by Agapito Flores (a Cebuano named Benigno Flores of Bantayan Island, according to the Philippine Daily inquirer), a Filipino scientist. Americans helped then-Philippine leader Ramon Magsaysay to develop it for worldwide commerce. That the personal physician of former U.S. Pres. Bill Clinton is Eleanor "Connie" Concepcion Mariano, a Filipina doctor who was the youngest captain in the US Navy. A Filipino writer Jose Rizal could read a nd write at age 2, and grew up to speak more than 20 languages, includind Latin, Greek, German, French and Chinese.

Or that a Filipino genius was responsible for the near hiatus in the PENTAGON and White House nearly infiltrationg their closely guarded secrets with the "ILOVEYOU" bug. Nuisance maybe, but still one heck of a 'beautiful mind'...not to be underestimated.

The list goes on and on, but who cares right? Certainly not Mr. Art Bell...Boy, I'm not surprised.

Perhaps Art Bell does not know that although we consider ourselves ASIAN because we are strategically located in the Southeast asian region of which our nearest neighbors are Malays, ASIA does not mean only Chinese and Japanese race of people. Th en maybe it is his connotation that " Asia" meant only our economically successful, paler brothers and he considers Malays such as Thais, Malaysians, Indonesians, and ourselves as a " Third World " race. Then it is "his" ignonimity that would make a civilized person of whatever race puke. Imagine literally connecting Chinese, Koreans and Japanese to the Philippine Islands which is archipelagos away from the countries he has mentioned. I also wonder where he got the impression th at we aspire to be Japanese( ???) Hispanics maybe but not the Japanese. But even Hispanics today do not mind sharing their "surnames" to their Asian brothers who they have colonized for 3 centuries.

Another sad reality that although most Filipinos working overseas are domestic helpers and prostitutes, who does he think educates the toddlers of Hong Kong , Singapore , Taiwan and Tokyo ? Parents of these countries rarely have time spent with their children, leaving them to their Filipino nannies. And with regard to prostitution. Filipinos are not the only ones working as one. I HARDLY SEE FILIPINOS STARRING IN PORN MOVIES. THERE MIGHT BE A FEW FILIPINOS WE HAVEN'T SEEN , BUT MOST ARE FROM MR. ART BELL'S RACE.

He also mentioned that we have no concept of culture..no concept of asian ideas or asian philosophy. How can we demonst rate Confucianism or Taoism in a Christian nation? IS HE INFORMED THAT THE PHILIPPINES IS THE ONLY PREDOMINANTLY CHRISTIAN/CATHOLIC NATION IN ASIA ?! YOU HAVE TO USE COMMON SENSE IN A LOT OF THINGS SOMETIMES...

We do not need to create an identity for ourselves. We are who we are. Our identity stems from the anonymity we live in this world. How we contribute silently towards the progress of the world and not just one country. Although the Filipino blood may be tainted with malice, corruption, poverty and prostitution, it is not a perfect race... But so are the others. Maybe Mr. Art Bell needs to think about this.

WE MAY NOT BE PERFECT MR. BELL BUT AT LEAST WE STILL HAVE VALUES. FOR ONE THING WE DON'T PUT OUR AGING PARENTS IN NURSING HOMES BECAUSE "THEY'RE SIMPLY OLD AND WORTHLESS". WE DONT HAVE AS MUCH NUMBERS OF SINGLE MOTHERS WHO GET PREGNANT IN THEIR VERY EARLY TEENS AND EVENTUALLY BECOME PARASITES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR YEARS AND YEARS. < SPAN style="FONT- SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">

YES...WE CAME TO YOUR COUNTRY TO WORK, TO EARN DECENT MONEY (HALF OF WHICH BY THE WAY GOES TO TAXES BECAUSE THERE'S SO MANY SOCIAL PARASITES FROM YOUR RACE).AND BY THE WAY, MOST EDUCATED PEOPLE THAT I WORK WITH DON'T COME FROM YOUR RACE... THEY'RE ACTUALLY IMMIGRANTS TOO. AND THOSE EDUCATED ONES DO NOT ACT LIKE YOU DO, PERHAPS BECAUSE THEY'VE REALLY BEEN WELL EDUCATED..AFTER ALL THAT'S SAID... WHO IS THE IGNORANT ONCE AGAIN?!

2007-06-01 15:06:22 · 8 answers · asked by Libby 2

My 3rd grade teacher taught us that people used to think tomatoes were poisonous. But my Dad, the sceptic, doesn't believe that people could be that dumb. Who's right?

2007-06-01 14:58:45 · 8 answers · asked by Super Cougar 1

2007-06-01 14:51:15 · 6 answers · asked by AverageJoe 2

2007-06-01 14:36:34 · 6 answers · asked by To-the-Stars 4

If so, what sort of stuff do you like to bring up?

2007-06-01 14:35:25 · 4 answers · asked by artform.purist 2

That makes some women feel like they have no way out, & some people say that the victims CHOOSE to stay in that situation, but they don't. People like me are scared to seek help because not even the POLICE believe us. Friends, counselors, family members, etc. It's very hard when a victim of domestic violence by a boyfriend or a rape situation feels like she can't speak up for herself because of fear of nobody believing her.

& not only do they not believe the victim, but they also make it like it's the victim's fault & call the suspect right & smart.

2007-06-01 14:32:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay 2 cases, i knew a woman who was 26 sleeping with a 16 year old boy(took his innocense if you know what i mean) and people laughed and joked about it. Then there was a 26 year old guy i knew messing around with a 17 year old and he actually developed feelings for her and did whatever she wanted him to do even paid for her and a boy her age to go to prom... he had the cops called on him, was thrown in jail and was the talk of the town. When a man sleeps with a minor it is a great disaster and he is crusified for it but when a woman does it, it is sugar coated and saw as her cry for acceptance and emotional comfort. Bumkish, if a woman sleeps with a minor she should be demeaned and through in jail for the... recieve the same exact punishment as a MAN would. I think it is a form of manipulation we women have on society. If you ask for equal rights in everything don't turn around when it is time for equal punishment. What do you think?

2007-06-01 14:29:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you dont believe in God, ok-that's you why are you trying to attack those that do, conversate about science with those who love it and share that common interest instead of attacking others.
okay so you dont like homosexuals, who cares? do you have to call them names and push your beliefs on them? Discuss this with your bible study group, pray for them-but dont attack them.
so you dont like blacks, get over it. share you ignorant jokes with other KKK members and go on with your life.
what you dont like fat people either-keep your dirty looks and ridiculous statements to yourself. if you hate it that much, supply them with a personal trainer, do something good for a change.
Words hurt people too- no matter what anyone says-treat people the way you want to be treated.
Do you agree or disagree?

2007-06-01 13:57:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My name is Diana.
But i have no idea what a cool/nice name would be for my Myspace Profile,I dont like diana. its to plain, any suggestions?

2007-06-01 13:53:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean most of these questions are basic knowledge that you people should of learned as a child.

2007-06-01 13:28:41 · 8 answers · asked by monkadunk 2

2007-06-01 11:00:28 · 11 answers · asked by chica 2

Hi, just ordered SKY digital ( UK ) and its coming on Sunday 10th June, its now 31st May And i have got this week ( its a school holiday ) so i can just sit around relax etc. We go back to school on Monday 4th June & have got to wait that whole week untill it gets delivered on the Sunday. i am really excited and just want it to come now now now! but i know ive gotta wait. any tips on how i can make the week seem faster and try and forget about it so its not in the back of my mind. And i have school for 6hrs a day aswell.

2007-06-01 10:42:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i felt sort of weird and stupid today...i went to MK ONE shop to ask if they got vacany avaible i asked the staff and they showed me the manager...i went over to see her and she looked at me in a strange way as if i was a piece of dirt next to her....i dress up smart...but she replied no vacanies at the moment so i asked her if i can drop down my cv...she just told me2 held it to the staff...and she went off..i was surprise by her behaviour...what was all that..is it because i am an arab muslim wearing one piece of cloth on my head(Scarf) rest m dress up all modern...

2007-06-01 10:39:34 · 22 answers · asked by Yasmin 3

He's back on bourbon. She has had it. Laura has fled the White House and is living at the Hay-Adams Hotel. She's moved in because she couldn't stand his drinking. He's back on the 80 Proof. The 29 year BUSH marriage had collapsed into bitterness as the first couple headed for divorce. Was confirmed by a former White House staff member who is still close to Mrs. BUSH. Its not the first time she has fled the White House. Despite the Presidents drinking and her suspicions that he was cheating on her with Secretary of State Rice. This has been reported in the May 14 issue of the GLOBE 2007...

2007-06-01 10:39:09 · 3 answers · asked by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7

2007-06-01 10:37:01 · 7 answers · asked by BrilliantPomegranate 4

....and if so what sort of a 'time' did you have?

And for the rest of you, do you think prison has the same 'social stigma' attached to it as it did, say 30yrs ago? I mean, so many have gone / are going all the time.

Thoughts please. 10 points for the most honest perspective.

2007-06-01 10:24:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anyone know? 2

THIS IS A GUY QUESTION ONLY

Guys if a girl asked you to go shirtless the entire summer, and offered you money for it, would you do it? Could you go the entire summer shirtless, just to be given money for it? Would you be inconvenienced, by not wearing a shirt an entire summer?

2007-06-01 09:58:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can't think of any interesting topics to talk about. I only need 5 interesting topics where i could include a lot of good pros and cons to support my topics. What do you think are some interesting ones to talk about?

2007-06-01 09:52:49 · 8 answers · asked by peacelove&gap 1

My country is labeled as a third world country.

2007-06-01 09:48:31 · 5 answers · asked by nomar 2

2007-06-01 09:41:52 · 2 answers · asked by d00ney 5

Basics of Eye Contact - How to do it effectively with a complete stranger? Girls opinion also?
Rules of Eye Contact - Do's & Don'ts?
Can anyone teach me the basics of Eye Contact?
What are the Rules of Eye Contact?
How to make the matters further with a complete stranger Girl by using the technique of Eye Contact ?
Can it be used when two of you are Crossing each other in a busy park. What if anyone notices you doing the trick?
Is there a good method

2007-06-01 09:32:23 · 3 answers · asked by lovely 1

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2007-06-01 08:52:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't know if it's the same in every city, but here, every kid on every little league softball, baseball, etc team gets a trophy, even if their team came in last place. Do you agree or disagree with the "every kid gets a trophy" mentality? Please give your arguements. Thanks!

2007-06-01 08:44:36 · 6 answers · asked by Sharon 3

I have this problem, I consider myself to be a good looking girl, I weigh 102 I am 5'3 or 4, black hair, tan skin, nice curves for my weight. but i have this problem where I get really nervous when I am by myself going places I feel like EVERY ONE is watching me! It bothers so much that i get scared to get off in gas stations, or find my car in a large parking lot. I hate to go out and eat alone or in a small group of 2, again i feel like there are hawks watching my every move... I dont mean to sound rediculas, but I really catch people starring and it really bothers me (on a regular day) Any woman out there go through the same thing? If so, how do you comfort yourself?

2007-06-01 08:38:17 · 36 answers · asked by ? 2

I got into this debate with my psychology teacher last year. He couldn't believe it because I'm usually pretty conservative. He brought it up to his new class this year and some of them and he still couldn't seem to get the fact that I thought it should be lower. Yes, I said I think it should be lower. I'm a girl and I don't like when girls are viewed as toys or objects. I despise it. However, some girls just put themselves out there and there's nothing you can do. I actually made my argument for the sake of men who just happen to like a younger girl and the girl constantly puts herself out there for him. Granted, there are exceptions, so don't think I'm excusing everything. I'm not. Still, it's just that if a girl who is going to flaunt herself, so be it. I know many of you will think I'm crazy. I don't mind.

By the way, I told my teacher age of consent should be 10. (You should see how some of the 5th graders I know act and talk.)

2007-06-01 08:28:30 · 11 answers · asked by insidious_22 2

As most of you know, I have had many run in's lately with people I know making comments about how I look. I was just curious which matters more to you....

Looks
or
Personality?

EVERYONE has different opinions about this subject so I just wanted to hear everyones, and see if from their point of view.

P.S. Be honest. :)

2007-06-01 08:17:50 · 24 answers · asked by **Amanda** 3

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