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Originally Posted by markharf
I would suggest also that comments about people's nationalities are likely to be taken as offensive by some—especially when those nationalities are only recently emerging from political and cultural domination by historically brutal outsiders. Estonia fits this description. Lighthearted joking about such matters by Americans is probably less than appropriate....unless intended to deepen misunderstandings and ill will.
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Thanks Mark,
I see some cultural stereotypes being exchanged back and forth here, I also see racist inferences being made regards "Jap" this and
"Jap" that. Where I grew up the use of the term "Jap" was not politically correct. I get in a hurry sometimes and use it too .... just as an abbreviation. But it can mean more, especially to my high school friends who grew up in the WW2 internment camps.
I know little about the newly formed "Republics" once part of the Soviet Union. But obviously Warthog and Margus are doing OK if they are riding BMW's and traveling around. They must be part of the elite few who've managed to reach the top.
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Originally Posted by markharf
I've benefited personally from many of your posts here. I have no doubts about the sincerity of your hard-won beliefs or about your riding skills and experience. Nor do I doubt your obvious eagerness to be of help to other riders on this board, including those less experienced and skilled than yourself. For these contributions, I thank you.
I hope my mild interjection is taken in the constructive spirit in which it is intended.
enjoy,
Mark
(a DL650 rider, as it happens, who does not quite see the point to BMW's)
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Thanks Mark,
Glad I could offer something useful.
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Patrick passed Dec 2018. RIP Patrick!
Last edited by mollydog; 1 Sep 2008 at 18:03.
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