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[AZhitman]

I think most of the uproar about political correctness is much ado about nothing. Does it really play that large a role in anyone's day? Anyone at all?

I agree.

I don't use it, and I don't bow to societal pressure to do so.

I DO observe "common decency", and I try not to be intentionally and patently offensive.

...that probably made absolutely no sense...

[AZhitman]

No disrespect to you or the people from Pakistan

You mean all those cab drivers and small shop owners? Or do you mean Abdul and his flying carpet?

Too late. Your credibility is shot.

[IBCoupe]

I think most of the uproar about political correctness is much ado about nothing. Does it really play that large a role in anyone's day? Anyone at all?

I agree.

I don't use it, and I don't bow to societal pressure to do so.

I DO observe "common decency", and I try not to be intentionally and patently offensive.

...that probably made absolutely no sense...

Makes sense to me. Maybe we're both crazy, but at least it's the same brand.

[IBCoupe]

No disrespect to you or the people from Pakistan

You mean all those cab drivers and small shop owners? Or do you mean Abdul and his flying carpet?

Too late. Your credibility is shot.

I can show you the world: shining, shimmering, splendid...

Wait, those were A-rabs. Muslin, maybe?

[AZhitman]

Makes sense to me. Maybe we're both crazy, but at least it's the same brand.

Yep.

I'll try not to be intentionally crass, crude or vulgar, and I'll respect your personal feelings, space and beliefs.

Try and take away my right to make a tasteless joke, and I'm glad to defend myself.

[szh]

As always, the media doesn't show anything that does not cause people to cringe.

The NYTimes is bad in this regard - particularly more so than others.

Are you saying what The NY Times printed is not true?

No, I am saying that none of the western media bother to print/talk the GOOD things and the NY Times is particularly bad in this regard. Plenty of evidence available if you want to look for it.

As just one example, here is a note on William Dalrymple talking about Pakistan: http://www.techlahore.com/2010/02/22/wi ... and-india/.

Here is the account of an American who has traveled extensively in Pakistan - read it rather than the one-sided pap you get from newspapers: http://www.ethancasey.com/books/alive-a ... -pakistan/.

Americans are now visiting North Vietnam now where 40 years ago it was just as f ed up as Pakistan is now.

Hardly! A totally inaccurate comparison that shows how little you know about the country.

Unlike North Vietnam, Pakistan isn't (a) fighting a war with a super power, (b) engaged in an internal civil war, (c) being bombed daily by air, and (c) trying to rebuild an economy in shambles, etc., etc.

It is a modern country (with remnants of old crap behavior, yes) with far more openness than is reported on (and, yes, there are some closed minded behavior). Combined with a human culture that actually prides itself on its hospitality (of course, there are stupid exceptions), it is a place where any foreigner can visit with ease.

Did you bother checking the links I provided in an earlier post?

Z

[AZhitman]

Did you bother checking the links I provided in an earlier post?

Were they labeled "DailyKoz" or "Golden Girls Reruns"?

No?

Then that was a dumb question.

[szh]

Did you bother checking the links I provided in an earlier post?

Were they labeled "DailyKoz" or "Golden Girls Reruns"?

No?

Then that was a dumb question.

Point.

Z