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Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Are we too pompous to care what the world thinks of us

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Americans are pompous, unaware and insular, but so are people from other countries. We are all the same at the end of the day. European countries are smaller in size and population. Does the world really want to wake up and know the top stories in Belgium or Austria? I don't think so, unless it affects the entire world or ... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures Did the TV show The Sopranos help or hurt the image of Italian-Americans?

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There are a very few Italian-Americans still alive! I think this debate is directed more towards Americans of Italian decent. I do not think the Sopranos show hurt the image of "Americans of Italian decent!" If anything, it hurt the first and second generation New Jersey Americans of Italian decent with bad accents, big h... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Living unconventional lifestyles

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An unconventional or alternative lifestyle for me is a matter of choice given certain circumstances or experiences in my life. I choose to live a non-mainstream lifestyle, but I think there are many levels to this for each and every one of us who do. Anything I do behind closed doors does not constitute an unconventional ... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Can't African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, etc., just be called Americans?

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If you were born in America and your passport is American, you are an American. What does Tiger Woods say these days? I am Asian-African-American? African-Asian-American? American-African? Lets not complicate the issue. Tiger Woods is an American. My grandparents came from Italy and my name is seldom pronounced corre... More..

Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews What makes a great Italian restaurant

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There are four types of Italian restaurants that can be found in the States from bad to great. 1. Italian-like chain restaurants. Who came up with the concept of offering eight pounds of uncooked pasta on a dish thrown together by an ex-con and served by a high school ditz forcing a smile for a tip? The chain concept i... More..

Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?

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It is not the violence in video games that directly result in real life violence. Video games are an amazing evolution of back yard cops and robbers or cowboys and Indians that we reenacted from watching old movies. We got hurt in the back yard! We inflicted pain in the schoolyard, but I think it was all part of growing up. V... More..

Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Are Mexican illegals seeking to immigrate or invade the US?

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Every immigrant nation that came to America was accused of invading the US. Legally or illegally! Including, my Italian grandparents. The Mexican illegals are not taking jobs from Americans. They are doing the jobs that we are too lazy to do or simply cannot do. If you are angry at this, do not buy produce! Do not go to re... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Is Sarah Palin qualified to be vice president of the United States?

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Let's put it this way! An amateur hockey player obviously understands the game of hockey and has the competency level to play within an amateur environment, but are they prepared to play in the NHL? In the NHL, a player has an important role and is expected to display their talent and experience for the benefit of the team. ... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Italian food

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My Father and I argue constantly about what is "Italian" food! Our reflections tend to differ, but ultimately the simplicity of Italian food and the memories are agreed upon. My parent's background: My parents were born and raised in an all-Italian neighborhood in New England. My grandparents all came from the Campania... More..

Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Is Dan Rather right to accuse Katie Couric of dumbing down and tarting up the news?

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Katie Couric Legs? What is going on here? On the left side of this Helium debate page, there is a link to Katie Couric legs! There is no way I can write to the "NO" side of this debate after seeing this. Old geezer Rather has all the right to give an opinion, whether or not you like the 60 Minutes left to live cast. Kati... More..

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