Can we all let CNN, FoxNews, etc....

[Hoda]

Handle the news for awhile? Posting events here will only clog up the viewing & make it that much more difficult for regulars & newbies to sift through the threads. In addition to the re-opening old wounds (political & social) unnecessarily....

As I said before....this is the only board here on PL that goes through this bullshit! Maybe this is one of the reasons why we can't get Women...not even our own wives & girlfriends to post here. Like it or not...if y'all continue these "ain't got a dayyum thing to do with our REAL reason for being here" post....

I'll delete them ASAP!

[lapentier]

... in response to Can we all let CNN, FoxNews, etc...., posted by Hoda on Jul 24, 2005

I agree with you the rehash of the headlines belongs somewhere else.  Besides, there is plenty of news that actually is on topic.  My wife informs me that the Lifetime channel, which advertises itself as "television for women" is going to run a two hour special titled: "Human Trafficking".

Many of their shows can be summarized:  Criminally bad man, married and/or boyfriend of innocent woman victim, does something illegal/immoral/unethical/abusive/etc to innocent woman and/or children, and is brought to justice through the efforts of said woman with the assistance of the appropriate social/legal/case worker or police agency.  

Given Lifetime Network's programming disposition, and just the promos I have seen for the program, this could be two hours of less than pleasant viewing...

[doombug]

... in response to Some news is actually on  topic--Lifetim..., posted by lapentier on Jul 25, 2005

Wow.  I've heard that the network is essentially geared towards women, but I didn't think it'd be so negatively slanted against males.

Tis a shame.

And more reason to flee.

[stefang]

... in response to Re: Some news is actually on  topic--Lif..., posted by doombug on Jul 25, 2005

The regular TV channels are slanted against men including Hollywood. Look at almost any movie today women seem to be everything while men are just bumbling idiots. Now just imagine a womens channel? It is probably ten times worse than regular programing.

[MarkNJ]

... in response to Can we all let CNN, FoxNews, etc...., posted by Hoda on Jul 24, 2005

Thanks again for cleaning out the playpen.   As usual it has a tendency to get messed up every so offen.   I hope all is well with you and your family.   Did you have the opportunity to enjoy any of the Colombian festivals yesterday?   Out in my neck of the woods we had the 26th annual Independence Day celebration held on Saturday.   The Aguila on tap went down well on the hot sunny day!!!

[jediknight]

... in response to Re: Can we all let CNN, FoxNews, etc...., posted by MarkNJ on Jul 24, 2005

[This message has been edited by jediknight]

did you get to notice the empire state building on wed? it was lit up in yellow, blue and red, it was really cool seeing it. i took a small picture of it with my cell phone.
JK

[Hoda]

... in response to Re: Can we all let CNN, FoxNews, etc...., posted by MarkNJ on Jul 24, 2005


But we plan on making one or two, that are gonna be held in Hudson & Essex over the next few weeks. I'll holla at'cha later...

Hope all is well with you & yours also...

[papi]

... in response to Can we all let CNN, FoxNews, etc...., posted by Hoda on Jul 24, 2005

Hoda, i think that makes sense - this should be a place for mostly on topic...and we no want the topic is - mongering in LA (just kidding)

[Brazilophile]

... in response to Can we all let CNN, FoxNews, etc...., posted by Hoda on Jul 24, 2005

Hoda, I will try to make this relevant to the list.  

It was reported that the London police shot and killed a completely innocent man on Friday.   The man was a 27 year visitor from Brazil.  The man's family is outraged and the Brazilian government is asking for an investigation into the shooting, and peripherally into the policy of shoot-to-kill.  

When host countries kill citizens of LA countries, does it affect the willingness of Latinas to live abroad?  I think the very desperate will continue to try to live in a rich country, but the not so desperate may re-think living in the US, UK, or Europe.  

I have met Colombianas who preferred to stay in Colombia than move to the US.  One reason was the perceived level of crime in the US.  One of my trips was not long after a student shot and killed several classmates.  This Latina was horrified that children could a hold of guns so easily and was terrified of letting her future children attend American schools.  Another had heard horror stories of the treatment Colombians receive at the hands of US Customs and Immigration and perceived bias by police.  She was middle class and used to a certain level of deference.  She was very offended that she and her countrymen could and would be treated so shabbily.  I have met and heard of vacationing Argentinians who have become extremely angry at US officials when they are treated as if they are undocumented workers simply for having a Spanish accent.

My experience with Brazilians leads me to believe that the whole country is extremely angry about this shooting.  Part of it is that only the wealthiest Brazilians can identify with being the victim of a terrorist attack since they are the targets of some sophisticated crimes.  Part of it is that Brazil has ambitions of becoming a stronger economic power.  Seeing their citizens killed with impunity without clear provocation reminds them of their low status in the world.  I am sure that this event is playing all over the Brazilian media.  The next few letters a Brasileira receives from a Briton are very likely to go directly to the circular file, unless she is a scammer.

My point is that if we are seriously looking for quality wives, we need to project ourselves as quality men.  Respecting other countries, cultures, religions, customs, and mores is a way of projecting high quality. Cheering the killing of a national of a SA country is a way of projecting low quality.  Projecting low quality will only attract low quality women.

[Jake]

... in response to Re: Can we all let CNN, FoxNews, etc...., posted by Brazilophile on Jul 24, 2005

" have met Colombianas who preferred to stay in Colombia than move to the US. One reason was the perceived level of crime in the US."
I don't know where you are meeting these Colombians (maybe in a mental hospital ) I have been to Colombia many times since 1989 and I have NEVER met one person that did not want to live in the USA ......... there even afraid to travel in there own country ......... what planet did you come from

[doombug]

... in response to Re: Can we all let CNN, FoxNews, etc...., posted by Brazilophile on Jul 24, 2005

"Respecting other countries, cultures, religions, customs, and mores is a way of projecting high quality."

This comment was meant for the jihadists, right?

On a related note:

I'm sitting at my table at a Chinese buffett this evening, eating my grub, minding my own business, when suddenly this chubby Latina steps across the isle to my table, grabs a bottle of Asian hot sauce, and then returns to her table.

No, "Pardon me."

No, "Can I borrow that?"

Not a single word.

She needed a few more squirts, so returned a split second later, but the same story:  No "pardon," no "sorry," no "thanks".  Nothing.

I gave her the "WTF!" look, and she only smirked.

But, I've seen this happen time and again, and figure she's just another rural Mexicana who's unaccustomed to social mannerisms.  And the child that was with her; what did he learn?  This simple little act is okay.  Walking over someone is okay.  Taking advantage of someone is okay.    

It works both ways, Professor of Cultural Studies.  

[Keith NC]

... in response to Re: Re: Can we all let CNN, FoxNews, etc..., posted by doombug on Jul 25, 2005

Doombug,

I have seen that same kind of attitude and behavior here.  Mainly from the Mexicans.  The ladies that are here from Colombia and other South American countries are more feminine and have manners.  They are alot more beautiful than the Mexicans too.

Keith

[doombug]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Can we all let CNN, FoxNews,..., posted by Keith NC on Jul 25, 2005

I've learned to let the occasional bad behavior stuff slide; not to take it personally.  For the most part, recent Mexican immigrants that I come across (which is every day, where I work) are focused on one objective:  Earning money to remit home.  Everything else is secondary.    

I agree about the beauty/femininity differences.  Mexicanas are overly chunked out.  But, they don't seem to care; don't seem to be caught up in the competitive nature of many women elsewhere in LA with regards to beauty.  When I lived along the border, and in Mexicali, Mexican "Plain Janes" where the norm.  I suspect Mexico City would be a little different, since it's more international/cosmopolitan.    

[Keith NC]

... in response to Re: Can we all let CNN, FoxNews, etc...., posted by Brazilophile on Jul 24, 2005

Think about it!.  They just had a bus and 2 or 3 subway trains blow up a couple of weeks ago.  Killing alot of innocent people I might add.  Then four more guys tried to do it again but fortunately they were unsuccessful.  Then this Brazillian whom was there illegally from what I understand.  Starts running from the Police and jumps on a bus or subway train.  Can't remember which.

What are the Police supposed to do?  For all they know this guy is going to detonate another bomb and kill more innocent people.  It was the guys fault not the Police.  He should have stopped.  It looks like he was hiding something or up to know good.  It is unfortunate that he had to lose his life but he only has himself to blame.  The Police were doing there job which was trying to protect British citizens from murder and mayhem.  

Keith

[Red Clay]

... in response to Re: Can we all let CNN, FoxNews, etc...., posted by Brazilophile on Jul 24, 2005

27-year visitor (?) makes himself look suspicious and runs like crazy from the cops (into a subway station no less after a recent series of bombings)

Sorry, but his apparent stupidity didn't help him any, if he was innocent.