Waging a War on Anti-Americanism

Comment Policy/Disclaimer

Posted by virgomonkey on April 15th, 2008

WELCOME!

Please, before commenting on my blog, read the below:

This is my blog, you are only a  guest here.

I am not all that politically correct, nor do I sugar-coat my posts. What you see is what you get with me. So, don’t tell me that I didn’t warn you. Feel free to challenge my views. That’s perfectly fine. I welcome it. I want people to be honest. Not only that, but I encourage a variety of people from all walks of life to share whatever they have on their mind as it may prompt me or others to think, re-think, learn from, or in return, disagree with. But attack the subject, not me. Should you resort to personal attacks (yes, that includes bigotry or stereotyping), your comment won’t be approved.

Please be mindful that I have several people contributing to this blog. You’ll know who’s talking by reading the black heading of any post. For most of them, English is their SECOND language. I correct/edit as much as I can without trying to take the spirit and uniqueness away from them - so some things I leave alone.

On my blog, the calling out of Anti-American people is FAIR GAME. It’s bigotry and the lowest form of humanity. So, whatever I have to say about bigots is justified. I never heard from the Westboro Baptist Churh or the KKK that I was “stereotyping” them and therefore being “hypocritical”. If you stereotype and make sweeping generalizations about an entire nation of people, while you’re not on the same level of severity with the WBC and the KKK, the mentality is the same.

Anti-Americans are *not* a race, culture, or a nation of people. They are, rather, a group of people that can come from anywhere including America who all think the same. Keep in mind, I’m calling out a “mindset” - a “way of thinking” - not a people of any nation!

Also, in my blog, I rail against radical conservatives, radical liberals, and religious fundamentalism. They, just like the Anti-Americans, are a “mindset” - a “way of thinking”. I don’t agree with extremism and hypocrisy. So, I challenge their beliefs as well.

This is what it’s all about, folks: DISAGREE all you like. If you are going to take the time to comment, please also take the time to post WHY (I can’t stress this enough) you disagree in a manner that is respectful. Name calling and personal attacks against any of my readers or myself WILL NOT BE TOLERATED and the offending troll will be banned.

If you’re going to take the time to comment, wouldn’t you think it would be a great idea to READ MY ENTRY IN IT’S ENTIRETY, FIRST? One would think that’s quite obvious. But midgets of the mental variety, neglect to *finish* reading, and consequently jump to irrational and simple-minded conclusions that suit their agenda. So, if you can’t do at least that much, don’t even bother commenting. Please. If it’s clear that you…

  • haven’t read my guidelines for posting
  • haven’t read the post you are commenting on,
  • are condescending,
  • resorting to personal attacks
  • are supporting bigotry or come from a blog that does
  • not interested in a healthy debate, or
  • are off-topic,

your comment won’t be approved, and don’t expect it to be read in full either.

I expect to be called names. It’s par for the course. (No bigoted group of “people” like to be exposed for what they are, so naturally the little people will protest!) But this doesn’t mean that you get the stage on my blog to do so. Again, this is what YOUR blog is for. If you don’t like people acting like idiots on your blog, then make a comment policy of your own.

If you want to be ugly, do it on your own blog. Not mine! Nobody’s putting a gun to your head and forcing you to read subject matter that you aren’t interested in. Accept that and go on your merry way. Complain about the terrible person I am in YOUR blog. If you don’t have one, create one and dedicate it to me. Bring me some more visitors. I love the pings and extra hits. Bring me some more publicity. I love the attention. ;)

If you have no sense of humor or don’t appreciate occasional sarcasm and hammy remarks, you better run for the hills… now! (Yes, it’s my blog - I get to do this!) ;-)

This is MY policy. You DON’T have to like it. And it doesn’t have to be fair!

And if you see a LINK, click on it. That’s what they’re there for! The reason I have links within my blog entries and quote sources is not for the sake of my health, but to give alternate substance to my post so that people can read opinions other than my own. When you’re making a point, I believe, it’s always best to have back-up so that people can do their own research. If you find commentary coming out in my text without back-up, then consider it an opinion. Everyone has one, don’t they?

Kindly read my “about me” section to get to know where I’m coming from, the purpose of my blog, what I have been blogging about for the last 4 years, and more about who I am as a person. Anti-Anti-Americanism if often thought to be linked with neo-conservatism. Not Always! See where I stand politically here.

If there’s something you don’t understand, just ask. I’d be happy to clarify or provide further substance to back up my case… if you wish. Additionally, I define terms subjectively in my blog. Please see my glossary for further details.

Being that my blog is controversial, I get a lot of incoherent and impatient folk reading a few sentences, jumping to odd conclusions and then rushing to comment. To avoid you having a nervous breakdown because you’re too angry to read my whole post, first stop and breathe. Then, to get a better idea of where I’m coming from, I highly recommend that you read my FAQ section. Then, maybe you’ll understand and perhaps avoid wetting your bed tonight. :-)

E-mail me if you like. However, once you hit that “send button”, your words are mine to play with, ridicule, laugh at, make fun off, and tear apart in my blog. If you decide to email me, the same rules apply as they do for posting comments. Just keep in mind, that I reserve the right to do whatever I want with your email including the publishing of your email address on my blog. So, email your comments at your own risk!

Copyright Policy

If you think that materials found on this site are in violation with your Copyright please address me through the mail link on this page. Make it assumable to me that you are the legal owner/original artist/copyright owner of the materials used on my blog. If so I will immediately remove such materials from my site or add your name as genuine source. Please send me your complaint. And don’t forget your manners (unless you’re looking for a good fight!)

Please do not plagiarize

If you want to use any of the material that I have on my blog, I don’t mind so long as you only use snippets (or at least not the entire post) of my posting and give me credit for my work on your blog by adding my link in connection with the snippet that you borrow.

LEARN SOME MANNERS!

If you’ve been inspired by a post of mine or are using information of mine on your own blog, I would appreciate it if you return the favor and link back to me in your post as I’ve mentioned above. While there’s no real written rule regarding this kind of blog etiquette, to not give recognition as to where you got the information or inspiration for your post is just plain rude and selfish. A trackback would also be nice. You can find more information on how to use trackbacks here.

My comment policy is subject to change without any warning.

I don’t think I’m asking for too much.

Thanks for your cooperation and understanding. :)

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  1. Troy said, on June 21st, 2008 at 10:56 am

    Hi,

    I for one am sick and tired of off the wall Anti-Americanism. I’m also a Canadian who happened to live in America for a year. Contrary to the stereotype of brashness and rudeness I found Americans, in general, remember their manners and are, in general, good Samaritans.

    I flew down to Logan Airport from the Maritimes to make a connection flight to Albany and a family from New York state not only offered me directions but offered to buy me dinner as well. Man, woman and two kids. I took up their offer and they were really sweet people. It’s one of the few acts of random kindness I ever received, not from my fellow Canuckleheads but from those “evil” Americans.

    In Albany one of those “evil” co-worker Americans took an evening from his schedule and helped me move from a smaller apartment to a bigger one and expected nothing in return.

    When I was back home going to university an American from the South stayed in the room across from me. Nice guy with no pretensions. And, ummm, good manners.

    I find some of my fellow Canadians give me a bad name, sure there are ignorant, rude Americans, but I’ll bet on a per capita basis there are way more rude, ignorant Canadians.

    I have also travelled extensively through the USA and never once felt personally insulted. Canada, uh, alot.

    You see, when Canadians aren’t bashing each other’s regions they are busy bashing their guarantor of protection…the USA.

    I think alot of Canadians would rather speak Russian or German than English because of it wasn’t for being in the backyard of the US of A, Canadians would most likely be speaking one of those languages. There would be no Canada.

    I just want to say that America has done some stupid things…we ALL do stupid things. It just so happens when you are a country that is as powerful as the US, stupid things get noticed.

    But what about when Americans offer Atlanta-based CDC services. When Canadians got sick from SARS, who did they call first? Ottawa?

    When someone needs to be rescued from thugs, who can get aid there the fastest? Canada?!!!!! Only if they hitch a ride with…American equipment.

    This is one Canadian who will always consider America a friend. I am grateful to live beside a country who values the individual and who produces a good and kind people for the most part. If the US is as evil as some Canadians say, well we’d be singing the Star-spangled banner right now.

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