What did US Govt do GOOD for the countries of the world?

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    rakubaposted 13 years ago

    From my personal view, only debt, revolts, poverty, amorality, corruption, puppets-dictators and wars are from US govt to the world. No democracy, no peace, no development from US. Do you think the same or opposite?

    1. Jim Hunter profile image59
      Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Its all America's fault.

      1. kirstenblog profile image78
        kirstenblogposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Very wise Jim, your catching on big_smile

        1. Jim Hunter profile image59
          Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I are smart.

          1. kirstenblog profile image78
            kirstenblogposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            S-M-R-T er I mean SMART! lol

    2. pisean282311 profile image62
      pisean282311posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      now is it usa responsibility to do good for other countries?..secondly all revolts , corruption as you said needs receiving end too...can't blame only country which gives money if people who take money lack morals...if usa is to be blamed 50% ,then 50% blame goes to concerned governments too...

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        rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        USGovt knows better  whom these money give to and what do they do with these money. As amount of money country receiving from US is growing, the country become poorer and USGovt offers them even more money. Interestingly, those who refuse to take US money are usually "dismissed" by revolts or wars. And dont say me those revolts are "democratic".

        1. pisean282311 profile image62
          pisean282311posted 13 years agoin reply to this

          you didnt get me...who revolts?..does america send its citizen to revolt?..no..if america sponsers revolt  , it means some body has been bought by america...america is working for its interest which is fair...now person or group which takes usa money needs to be blamed more..why blame buyer alone?

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            rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            How do you know it is FAIR?

            1. Jim Hunter profile image59
              Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

              How do you know its not fair?

              Arby's roast beef sandwich is actually a mind control drug.

              Its true.

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                Onusonusposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Ah, finally, somone with some common sense. How refreshing.....wink

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              pisean282311posted 13 years agoin reply to this

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                rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                I see you guys love your government and that is good. Your point is like who to blame for drugs problem - drug addict or drug dealer.

                1. Jim Hunter profile image59
                  Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  We hate our government but love our country.

                  We are strange that way.

                  Would you like to buy a used Nissan?

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                    rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                    I visited your hub.

                2. pisean282311 profile image62
                  pisean282311posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  @rakuda nice analogy...well it is not exactly like that though ...only point i want to make is it is not united state of america's responsibility alone that world becomes better place...usa's first commitment is towards its own citizen...

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                    rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                    You are watching FOXnews too much.

                3. Mikeydoes profile image42
                  Mikeydoesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  Lol, no I blame the drugs problem on the government smile

        2. Jim Hunter profile image59
          Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Its all America's fault.

          And McDonald's.

          1. pisean282311 profile image62
            pisean282311posted 13 years agoin reply to this

            well i thought it was palin's fault after all smile

            1. Jim Hunter profile image59
              Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

              Palin,Christianity,Google its all just one big conspiracy to make corrupt people more corrupt.

              If that's even possible.

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                couturepopcafeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                I thought it was the Beatles.

          2. Lisa HW profile image61
            Lisa HWposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            and, of course, Mattel's Barbie's fault..

    3. Ohma profile image59
      Ohmaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      This is completely ridicules. Everybody expects the US to be more or better than any other country but you have not asked what they are doing good for the world. Why the double standard?

      1. pisean282311 profile image62
        pisean282311posted 13 years agoin reply to this

        exactly and first thing is world is not america's responsibility...if people accuse usa for various things from toppling government , to corruption and even to terrorism , they must realize that their own people get sold and for their own interest work along with america...why blams america?..it would do what it thinks is its national interest...

    4. Reality Bytes profile image74
      Reality Bytesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah its all our fault, we should learn to leave the rest of you alone.  You will all be fine right.

      As soon as there is a problem though the countries come begging to America for aid.

      Since we have no positive influence we should tell you all to figure it out yourselves.

      1. Jim Hunter profile image59
        Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        They should get fries with that.

      2. Ohma profile image59
        Ohmaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Well Said!

    5. lady_love158 profile image61
      lady_love158posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      The exact opposite! It's the ungrateful attitude in the rest of the world that really turnes me off and makes me wish America would just end all relations with foreign countries. Let's stop sending money, technology, etc. Let's stop immigration, stop educating foreigners and supporting and subsidizing them. Let's stop protecting foreing interests, helping to settle their disputes. We don't need the rest of the world let them fend for themselves, let them fight their own wars! Good luck!

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        rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        There will be no wars. Of course if US will also stop production and selling weapons.
        Who produces weapons that kill US soldiers ? US. Where gerillas get money from to buy US weapons? Selling heroin. Why do not US destroy opium plantations? Then the war will be over. You government loves wars and it loves killing americans. Dont you see it?

        1. lady_love158 profile image61
          lady_love158posted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Yeah sure, people are fighting everywhere, just look at Africa, India, Pakistan. We could leave tomorrow and you'd all still be fighting amongst yourselves, and frankly, I think that's exactly what America should do, let you all kill each other, and when there's no one left we'll just take your treasures!

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            rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            That is what I am talking about. Whole world is your treasure. All your policy is based on such idea.

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              ediggityposted 13 years agoin reply to this

              That's because we are the land of opportunity.  We are taught that the world is our oyster, and that we can achieve anything if we try hard enough. 

              What did US Govt do GOOD for the countries of the world?

              US government gave the citizens freedom of speech.  Now rakuba has Hubpages. 

              How does YouTube look from China?

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                rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                What degree of freedom is good depends on society. In those countries were your "freedom of speech" is promoted by US are becoming immoral.
                even pornography is promoted as  "freedom of speech". That is what you do not know.
                America is mature society with strong rule of law where "freedom of speech" is responsibility.

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                  ediggityposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  Only when that society is communist. 

                  The freedom of speech gives the individual the right to decide what degree is good.  There are also legal repercussions in the U.S. for immoral speech against other people such as defamation of character.  You have just as much right not to listen or watch the pornography.  The point is we have a right to choice covered by the first amendment, not someone telling us.

            2. lady_love158 profile image61
              lady_love158posted 13 years agoin reply to this

              No it isn't but it would be if I was in charge! I'm sick of seeing my tax money spent to help people that hate us and are ungrateful for all that we've done for them! No good deed goes unpunished I guess, so maybe we should just use our power to enrich ourselves and eliminate all that hate us, all the ungrateful that whine and complain! Why are we wasting our time with NK, Iraq and Afghanistan and Pakistan, let's just nuke them all and wipe the off the face of the Earth! Let's take their oil and gold, their water, and lumber, all their resources! Why are we allowing our young people to die to bring freedom to such ingrates?

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                rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                No! I am talking that money, US govt takes from americans go directly to corrupt regimes, not poor people. You should thank me, because I worry about americans and your money.
                Why are wasting your  time with NK, Iraq and Afghanistan and Pakistan?? I do not know! I dont know what re you doing there! Those who did 9.11 are in DC.

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      KFlippinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha............smile smile smile lol lol lol lol lol lol

      I could laugh until I need CPR on this posited question, the inferences, the absurdity.  God (global God/Higher Power) help us all, if the good the USA has done across this world is eclipsed by the crap that some elements of this world would like to see stick and stick hard over all the good the USA has accomplished all across this globe.  HA!

  2. Jim Hunter profile image59
    Jim Hunterposted 13 years ago

    Blame America.

    1. kirstenblog profile image78
      kirstenblogposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Wise advice, you are really becoming very sage ya know wink

  3. Ohma profile image59
    Ohmaposted 13 years ago

    So let me see if I get this right. It is in your opinion that we should stop trying to assist countries in financial difficulty because they do not know how to manage the money we give them and that makes us the cause of their trouble.

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      rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      You get me right. Financial "help" turned into money dependency. In is not money, after all, which brings hapiness. If they want to help, so open firms, employ people, and so on. I understand, it is easier to print debt than to really help people. Those who always get money will never be strong. Is that what US wants?

      1. Ohma profile image59
        Ohmaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Okay, it is obvious to me that you have very little idea about what is going on in the U.S.
        3/4 of what used to be US jobs have been outsourced. On top of that we have undocumented workers here taking up positions that are already to far and few for our own citizens.
        We are suffering from record numbers in both unemployment and welfare. Our economy is in the crapper right along with everyone else. Exactly what more do you think we should be doing.

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          rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          And that is why US Govt must get back from its international "affairs" to own country and own people. Do not you see I am helping you? Your government is corrupt. I dont blame America,  I blame criminal USgovt.  Americans are suffering because of its government. Do you know who did this crisis? Do not you see that almost everything now in the hand of government? You are loosing your America. You are under  experiment of modified socialism. America deserves better government.

          1. Ohma profile image59
            Ohmaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Our government is undoubtedly flawed but, your OP questioned all of the U.S. not just our federal government. Most of the citizens of the U.S.A. will rally in vehement defense of our Country when approached in this manner. I believe it may have been better if you had asked "Do you agree with US foreign Policy?" or "Do you think the US government is to involved in other nations politics?"

  4. Mikeydoes profile image42
    Mikeydoesposted 13 years ago

    Aren't we supposed to be blaming Canada?

  5. Greek One profile image62
    Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

    Let see.. some of the things to come to mind...

    1.  Had a leading role in destroying the Nazi tyranny that took over Europe

    2.  Had a leading role in preventing the spread of Stalinism across Europe follow WW2.. putting both American money and lives on the line

    3.  Saved Asia from General Tojo and the rest of his fascist war lords

    4.  Helped rebuild Japan into an economic power house

    5.  Helped to prevent South Korea from falling under the grip of a little despot and his half pint son

    6.  Gave us thousands of blond California girls

    1. Jim Hunter profile image59
      Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      How dare you make stuff up.

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        Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        I've seen these girls!
        In fact, I have spent DAYS looking at them

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      rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      America before death of JFK and after are two different countries.

      1. Jim Hunter profile image59
        Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Thats right.

        JFK accomplished all of those things.

        How could I have been so blind.

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    Will Bensonposted 13 years ago

    Odd. A mysterious new hubber shows up with an inflammatory thread just before the election.

    Do you suppose.....nah!

  7. prettydarkhorse profile image63
    prettydarkhorseposted 13 years ago

    Plus it is where HP, Google and Facebook were born. I can't really bite its hands...

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      rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      These are not made by  US govt.

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        prettydarkhorseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        The US government is composed of people and these businesses are part of the US -- it serves almost the whole part of the world

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          rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          That is what I am talking about. Exactly! Whole WORLD.

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            prettydarkhorseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            it serves...and the American people are deployed anywhere where there is war

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              rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

              Exactly! And the war is where US get its hands in. Thanks!
              HP, Google, Facebook and WARS. Greatest inventions.
              In WHOLE WORLD...
              Wars give americans jobs. Good job!

              1. prettydarkhorse profile image63
                prettydarkhorseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                I will not debate with you anymore, no use. I just would like to appreciate the venue here -- HP where I can post, write and earn some..
                Can you also appreciate it..

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                  rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  I visited you hub and you earned some. Thanks for debate.

              2. Ohma profile image59
                Ohmaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Ya know I have tried to be patient with you but obviously you really need to do some checking before you start posting.
                The US has not declared war since the attack at Pearl Harbor in 1942. Vietnam, Korea, and all the rest have been "United Nations Police Actions." We were not and are not the only nation involved in these conflicts. Why are you only trashing the US?

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                  rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  Some very wise politics in US say that US must quit UN and UN must leave America's land. I agree with them.

                  1. Ohma profile image59
                    Ohmaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                    That really is not an answer to the question I asked.
                    Why only the US why not hold all the nations who belong to the UN accountable?

  8. prettydarkhorse profile image63
    prettydarkhorseposted 13 years ago

    Why are you putting the burden on the US gov't then?

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      rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I trully wish you to live in a country where everything is decided by US government. They do everything which would never be  allowed them to do in US.

  9. Greek One profile image62
    Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

    which countries have contributed more to the world?

    (excluding Canada, of course)

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      rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      you did.

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        Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        i know I did.. i mean excluding me

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          rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          china and india. 2+ bln people.Great contribution!

          1. Greek One profile image62
            Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            are you implying that China has contributed more to the world in the last 100 years than the US?

            1. Ohma profile image59
              Ohmaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

              If I am reading that correctly I think he is suggesting that the sheer number of people in these nations is their great contribution.

              1. Greek One profile image62
                Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                That was great!.. I seldom find people who are funnier than I.. thank you!

                http://www.handresearch.com/thumbs-up/dalai-lama-laughing-hands.jpg

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    rakubaposted 13 years ago

    I understand, you guys are patriots. This is just great. But loving your country is not the same as loving your government.
    It killed you on 9.11 to go to kill others in the world and you still love it. Americans die in Iraq, Afghanistan for what? Who they are catching there? Do you really believe that the guy putted bomb under WTC7? Bushes are murderers and you love them.
    I dont understand you...

    1. Greek One profile image62
      Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I'm not an American

    2. Ohma profile image59
      Ohmaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Once again Iraq is a UN police Action not a US war and if the good citizens of Afghanistan would like us out of their country then they should stop hiding murderers.

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        rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        No, we all remember that Bush initiated all about Iraq with WMD and he pushed UN, as now America pushes UN against Iran. Now Iraq is set in permanent domestic wars. Iraq will soon stop exist as a country.
        Who is hiding ? Who is murderer? Bush did 9.11. He is real murderer.

        1. Greek One profile image62
          Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          did Bush give Ahmadinejad the idea of pursuing nuclear weapons?

        2. Ohma profile image59
          Ohmaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          My patients has officially run out now.
          Simply put you haven't a clue about what you are talking about. The WMD in Iraq may have been intolerable to both Bush Sr. and Jr. but neither Bush put them there.
          We are doing now what should have been done the first time around in that country and by we I mean the collaborative armies of the UN.
          And just another thought, do you honestly believe that the US is the only place weapons are manufactured? If so that is only further evidence of just how unaware you are.

          1. DevLin profile image60
            DevLinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Maybe he's from a country upset with America, for stopping their materials from going to Iraq to make more mustard bombs. Like the ones saddam used on the kurds in 01. Odd, they didn't seem to mind that. Too bad America didn't force their beliefs on them then.

          2. Druid Dude profile image60
            Druid Dudeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            We saved Europe's butt, not once but twice. We rebuilt cities and nations devastated by wars of their own construction. We have reached out to other nations when they have been hit by storm and earthquake, sending in first, second and third responders when needed. Food, medicine, experts. Though there are many reasons to disparage US policies, there are also many reasons to thank this nation.

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    rakubaposted 13 years ago

    What did US Govt do GOOD for Iraq and Afghanistan?

    1. Druid Dude profile image60
      Druid Dudeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      1st. Went to Afghanistan for US...not for them! 2nd, went to Iraq to relieve G. Bush's unvented pressure extending from his genitals. They would also have been experiencing a major rebuilding effort, had the internal strife, which yes, the US is responsible for, not wearied the American people to the point that an end was all we wanted. Most of us, regardless of what some may think, were against this invasion from day one, so in reality, it is not the US which is at fault, It is George Bush. The buck still syops there.

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    rakubaposted 13 years ago

    Cmon people! What are you? I do Love America! I want we all live like Americans! You are really Great Nation!
    The problem what I am talknig about is what your govt does for the world. It makes world a hell. Who should blame for it? I know who is who. I blame US govt. People who doesnt know anything simply hates all americans. I know you didnt deserve it. You personally did nothing bad. Your government is evil to the world. You better know it or once you wake up under fascism. Wake up America! Wake up NOW!

    1. ediggity profile image60
      ediggityposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      You know who is who?  How is that?  By believing what your government allows you to watch and listen?  We are awake, and unfortunately you are awake in a dark room.

    2. Druid Dude profile image60
      Druid Dudeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Buddy, you have been the victim of the oldest magician's trick in the book. Misdirection. What do tou think the WTO is? Why do you think all these trade agreements are being ratified. Why does it always appear that the US is at odds w/ the UN, when that is hardly the case. There are many things happening which leads to a world-wide police state, and the US has been struggling for decades not to fall victim to it, and the fact of the matter is this, that the main reason the US is hated is because of our defense of Israel, which means that the muslim world bows, not to Jerusalem, but to Mecca. Pretty crappy reason to hold a gun to the world's head...which direction one must bow.

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        rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        I did not know that muslims bow to Mecca simply because US supports Jerusalem. Where should they prey if US support Saudis? and who is holding a gun? Those who did 9.11? They are all in your WH,   buddy.

        1. Druid Dude profile image60
          Druid Dudeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          They would pray to Jerusalem, for it is from the Dome Of The Rock where Muhammad ascended to heaven. It is the holiest place in Islam. Jerusalem, being in the hands of Israel, defiles it, therefore, the adherents of Islam pray to Mecca, the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. So, it is not that we support Israel that this is done, but Israel is hated for their "occupation" of the site, which is the holiest place in all the world to the Israelis and Christians, and we are hated because we back them.

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            rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Do you personally back them?

            1. Druid Dude profile image60
              Druid Dudeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

              Bad question to ask me. I see the formation of Israel in 1946 as a landgrab made possible by the success of the Allied nations after the defeat of Nazi Germany. The Hebrews coming out of Europe (Can't really blame them) needed a place to be. Great Britain, the U.S. and other allies didn't want a flood of any refugees, so, they took them back to where they were from. Unfortunately, someone already lived there. Then, it was all called PALESTINE. Keep in mind, it was also called Palestine during Roman times when most of the Hebrews really did live there.

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                rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                I asked you because you always perfectly back US govt on everything it does. Why would they need their own state in Palestine? Why did  US refuse to take them ALL in 1930s? Why US made nazis to put them in camps?

                1. Druid Dude profile image60
                  Druid Dudeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  Slow down there, COWBOY! What book you gettin' that from. Toss that sucker in the trash. You ask questions I'm not even gonna waste my time with.

  13. aware profile image66
    awareposted 13 years ago

    Were  the closest thing to unity there is . that being  said . our best is still falling short of the human potential.

  14. habee profile image92
    habeeposted 13 years ago

    So America shouldn't send food, vaccines, farming help, medicines, doctors, books, and water treatment methods to needy nations?? Wow! Think of all the money we'd save!

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      rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      The problem is - why do they ALWAYS need food and vacines, medicines and doctors, book and water?  WHY??
      Why does americans have it all? Why there is poor countries in the world which are   getting poorer and poorer?
      You may say, blame them. Sure!  The link is that all poor countries are recipients of US credits and financial aid. What a coincidence.
      US money doesnt work, US vacines are OK.

      1. Ohma profile image59
        Ohmaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Where exactly are you from anyway.
        I ask because I amazed that there are people in this world that actually teach this crap.

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          rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I am a real confession of Economic Hitman.

          1. Ohma profile image59
            Ohmaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            So once again another question avoided.
            It would seem that you have some shame about what you are saying or you might be more forthcoming about answering questions.

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              rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

              You better read what you did to my country. Read what other americans say about it.
              http://community.nytimes.com/comments/w … ort=oldest
              http://community.nytimes.com/comments/w … shkek.html

              So next time tell your tales about american "democracy" and medicines to someone esle. We fed up of US.  Now you know who is your government.

      2. habee profile image92
        habeeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Notice I didn't include sending money. How can you argue that sending food to feed hungry people is bad?? It's not our fault that we have a surplus of food. We have good soil, room for crops, and adequate water. Shame on us!

      3. KFlippin profile image61
        KFlippinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        So, it is a plot, a long term plot to suppress other peoples and make them need food, vaccines, governmental direction?????

        Unbelievable that the USA would be blamed so generally and generically for working their asses off and sharing.

        You might have a look at the actual basic tenets of the founding of this country for the success of this country, leading to our ability to help other countries.  The course we are on to socialistic hep me hep me governing?  It will lead to our many years of success to look like an historical experimental blip, and we all will be poor and hungry and wondering what country will step in to help fight our oppressors......now there is something to discuss -- who will help when we cannot any longer? 

        Michael Moore???? Bill Maher??? Bill Clinton!!! Pelosi????  Reid???? Soros????  Are they going to liquidate their wealth and spread it around and make it all better???? smile smile smile  ........ yeah, right... roll

    2. Druid Dude profile image60
      Druid Dudeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Actually, I think we should. I also think other nations should step up once in awhile.

      1. Druid Dude profile image60
        Druid Dudeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Hunger is not an american caused phenomenon. Sickness is not an american caused phenomenon. You seem to want to lay blame on US no matter what. We're evil for doing bad, and we're evil for doing good. Here's one last suggestion.... Hold your breath till you pass out, preferably while standing in heavy traffic.

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    Will Bensonposted 13 years ago

    I've enjoyed your posts and answers elsewhere, on the subject of driving traffic to your blog. Very knowledgeable. You should do your first hub on that, after you get finished baiting the hubbers into proving your point.

    Thanks for following me, but you really need not have. Actually, it kind of creeps me out. I notice you follow anyone who's posts you don't agree with too. Yes, that's the way to build traffic.

    1. Druid Dude profile image60
      Druid Dudeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      What you talkin' bout Will...is?

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        Will Bensonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        I'm not sure I accept that an expert in Wordpress blog builder is serious about these inane ideas he/she promotes. Sounds more like blog building to me.

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      rakubaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I follow because I love all people and americans especially. My point is let americans know the truth about your evil government.

      1. Druid Dude profile image60
        Druid Dudeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        And you do the same. Yours is corrupt also. Glass houses...

      2. Sab Oh profile image55
        Sab Ohposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        "I love all people and americans especially. My point is let americans know the truth about your evil government"

        If you don't understand the contradiction in that statement then you don't understand the US.

        1. KFlippin profile image61
          KFlippinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Well and clearly said Sab Oh.  There are many "Evil" governments in this world, the USA......well, right now, who knows, for sure the current "LEADERS" are sort of narrow minded and rich and ungrateful to America ...... oh, I forgot, Obama told Latinos if they didn't vote they were helping their enemies -- so maybe the US gov't IS approaching an 'evil' position, IMO, but for certain, there has never been a time in US history that we were considered 'evil' before now -- until now -- yet immigrants, legal and illegal, flock to the USA --  ouch, it just gives me such a headache!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  lol lol lol lol lol

          1. KFlippin profile image61
            KFlippinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            The election has been a well timed Ecotrin washed down with my own spring water.........Perhaps there are now more Congressmen who can coherently convey the good the US had accomplished for the countries of this continent and around the world.  Too bad so many Americans were shot down in Juarez, Mexico this past week, wonder why, are we too nice, too politically correct, too open to other nations in this day and time of the 21st century??  I think perhaps so.

  16. habee profile image92
    habeeposted 13 years ago

    Randy Newman said it all here:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGO42gvCSPI

    1. KFlippin profile image61
      KFlippinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Habee, That was so wonderful, what a great link, and I am so thrilled (ya gotta wonder how many here even know who he is) to know that you are a Randy Newman fan, he is great, my husband intro'd me to him 20 years ago, and he is so there for so long, kind of under the radar for so many.....let's Drop the Big One Now smile.

  17. habee profile image92
    habeeposted 13 years ago

    Yeah, sad he's mostly known for "Short People."

    1. KFlippin profile image61
      KFlippinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      For sure, when I hear sound tracks on movies that I'm thinking are him, I sit and wait just like in a movie theatre for all the credits to run to see for myself, I don't have the best ear, and his music has run through the years in a very good way.  Short People--yikes, yes, but I can't say I think many really know who he is, what all he has done, my Mike does and can talk at length about him, anyway, a good reference for this truly silly topic of ill intent.

  18. Jim Hunter profile image59
    Jim Hunterposted 13 years ago

    Is this thread still going on?

    I said it several times and I will say it again.

    Blame McDonald's and the super size me promotion.

  19. profile image0
    Will Bensonposted 13 years ago

    Looks like rakuba no longer exists, per HP. His 1 hub has been taken down, his 11 days with HP are over and all that's left is his inflammatory rhetoric. Curious.

    Ever wonder if you've been gamed?

 
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