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Thanks babe girl.

Time to extinguish the Lantern too??

Whatever!

Antonio Meucci developed his apparatus for voice communication in his home on Staten Island

Whooptie Doo!

22 inventors developed incandescent bulbs prior to Swan and Edison. However, it was the Americans who developed the most economically viable product that included an entire power grid, with generator, main feeder, etc. etc. blah blah blah

The first buildings and towns to use the products commercially, and residentially were in.....nevermind. Nobody Cares!

I take pride in knowing that anyone, with the right amount of determination and hard work can make a decent life for themselves and their families. And, I take pride in knowing we have come a long way in the past 200+ years and have the potential for continued success.

America isn't perfect in any way but it's my home and I feel comfortable and secure here.

lol I am not ... really do not like Peanut butter ... Peanuts do not grow in Russia.

Seriously ... what part of American culture I do like the most: .... Blues and Jazz ... Rock n'Roll ....you making an awesom contribution into Musical World with Rock and Heavy metal.

Your Science fiction writers I would consider them to be the best in the World.

Science fiction and horror movies which are made in USA are the best too.

Just "Event Horizon" and "In the mouth of madness" "Silence of the lambs" and Red dragon", "Aliens"

and many more ...


Hands down

so you did your home work Diogenes ... How is it outside? Sunny?

well who was born in edinburgh
that i always thot was american?
his birthday is this week...

as far as certain accomplishments by 'americans'
some of those were new americans which transplanted here
from elsewhere-as all americans at their roots did and still do...

i am grateful for many inventions, including the toilet.
i dont see what value my pride lends to such a thing-
that qualifies almost as propaganda...

but being proud of such accomplishments?
i dont get that-since i had no part of it.
seems weird and almost yukky to me to
claim pride in stuff i had no hand in.
i know at times when co workers have taken credit in my work
i have never appreciated it.

how many wonderful inventions have been perverted in some way?
im not responsible for those things either
but i might be a bit sad or disgusted...

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mstrouble! exhausted on WEDNESDAY!!?
well girl-color me envious

I would give it to China or Japan to decide though

Oh that was to the beautiful Valkyrja....

Thanks for the history lesson, my barrel suits me fine.

Killer she is huh?

i have seen this happen in other countries as well
human rights are for humans
and deserved by all

i do agree progress will continue

it is where i am from too
but i feel reasonably comfortable and secure anywhere
but that comes from internal discipline

not trying to be argumentative btw

Do you want to add another room to it?
and you are welcome

I couldnt resist and had to send her a flower...

Aaaaaaand stately Königsberg, I didnt use a pre-fab message.

I composed it all on my OWN!

I think its awesome

wow! you have some talants, Librarian


btw thanks for a hint .. i am a wee slow tonight .... gone to a Flower shop

Thanks girls,


Now we cant chit chat here.....

Back to the topic.....


Americans

note:

Antonio Meucci
born florence italy, april 1808
moved to havana 1835
moved to NYC 1850
invention practical 1860
died 1896
(not sure he ever gained citizenship)


so where does one draw the line
on who IS american
and why do we feel proud of others' accomplishment?
its too close to 'cultism' for me
i would have rather used a word that feels more accurate
but feared i might be scolded for using a 'cultural' reference.

i feel grateful or appreciative but not proud
they did it
good for them

Right .......... sorry about it people couldn't resist *looks up at Lush* Aww kinky girl

As an American that has had the opportunity to travel a great deal of this world, I've had the opportunity to see many nations in good times and in bad. There are many things that make America different, not always good and not always bad, but certainly "ever changeing". We tend to be brash and opinionated ... but not out of anger, it is more out of pride. Over the many decades we have lead the way in helping the less fortunate, even when our own economic future was in doubt. We tend to put our troubles and mistakes right out in front where the rest of the world can see them and occasionally, on a few rare occasions, we manage to muster up enough courage and humility to admit it when we are wrong.

Probably the most significant and impressive thing I have noticed throughout our history is the orderly transition of power from one elected person to the next. From the best to the worst of our leaders, we have always kept in mind that time in any political office is limited and a deviation from that will not be tollerated. Our press remains free to say what they think, no matter how rediculess or ridiculeing as are we to speak our mind, no matter how it sounds.

As a Native American (1/2) I have learned the painful history of my ancestors, but my own life has been filled with accomplishments, education, and the ability to help others in need. While our country isn't quite as revered right now as it once was, we all know that with a new leader comes a new opportunity to once again rebuild that image of a nation that all would like to visit and most would like to become a part of.

America remains the largest melting pot of the worlds cultures and with any luck it will remain that way forever ....