Obama's a muslim and he's a smoker...

[Theben]

The 70s

[FrostyBoy]

Originally posted by Theben


Actually that would be late 70s/ early 80s.

Teenage starts around 12/13 years of age - also a common age to start smoking.

[Theben]

The 80s

[SlowwHand]

The first one is the 60's. I'd estimate 1967 or '68.
Clearly the second one is about 1977. Note the disco ball.

[DanS]

Originally posted by FrostyBoy
Slowwhand, don't underestimate the power of hope. From where I stand, China's sense of growing power will only increase it

You misunderstand. It wasn't a compliment to China.

[FrostyBoy]

Originally posted by SlowwHand



Why wouldn't we?

For many Americans, fear seems to be the main driving force for progress. For Chinese, it's not fear, its pride.

The problem with fear being the driving force is that it can turn against you; you could easily turn your back, hide and let the world pass you by. Call it social depression.

Pride can also turn against you, whenever you fail, you lose face, when you lose face, you fear. But the Chinese are stubborn enough to ignore their failures. They end up looking like *******s, but they at least keep trying.

[SlowwHand]

Originally posted by FrostyBoy


For many Americans, fear seems to be the main driving force for progress. For Chinese, it's not fear, its pride.

The problem with fear being the driving force is that it can turn against you; you could easily turn your back, hide and let the world pass you by. Call it social depression.

Pride can also turn against you, whenever you fail, you lose face, when you lose face, you fear. But the Chinese are stubborn enough to ignore their failures. They end up looking like *******s, but they at least keep trying.

I think you're using people at ACS, like Oerdin, as your basis of measurement.
If someone broke in Oerdin's house while he was there, he'd jump out a 2nd story window.
In Texas, we'd pull out our weapon of choice and shoot them.

[Theben]

Originally posted by SlowwHand
The first one is the 60's. I'd estimate 1967 or '68.
Clearly the second one is about 1977. Note the disco ball.

Slowwy living up to his moniker.

[Riesstiu IV]

Originally posted by FrostyBoy
But one thing is for sure, he's not a dumbass. A dumbass is George Bush.

A dumbass is someone who isn't able to tell the difference between Chicago and London.

[FrostyBoy]

Originally posted by DanS


You misunderstand. It wasn't a compliment to China.

Oh yeah right. I was thinking it was China, who is Hu?

[LordShiva]

Originally posted by FrostyBoy


Oh yeah right. I was thinking it was China, who is Hu?

[FrostyBoy]

Originally posted by SlowwHand


I think you're using people at ACS, like Oerdin, as your basis of measurement.
If someone broke in Oerdin's house while he was there, he'd jump out a 2nd story window.
In Texas, we'd pull out our weapon of choice and shoot them.

Why would the Texan have a gun? Pride or Fear?

[Theben]

Originally posted by FrostyBoy

Why would the Texan have a gun? Pride or Fear?

To be fully dressed.

[FrostyBoy]

Originally posted by Riesstiu IV


A dumbass is someone who isn't able to tell the difference between Chicago and London.

Actually it's piss easy, London is the one with the better metro system.

[Dinner]

Originally posted by SlowwHand


I think you're using people at ACS, like Oerdin, as your basis of measurement.
If someone broke in Oerdin's house while he was there, he'd jump out a 2nd story window.
In Texas, we'd pull out our weapon of choice and shoot them.

Naw, I'd call the cops and hide out in my room with a baseball bat until they arrive which shouldn't be long since I live in a white suburb.

Oh, and the two large dogs in my house tend to discourage unwanted visitors. I've never had my house broken into at any time in my life; even as a child growing up in this same area. Most people still don't even lock their doors.