paxxul

@paxxul (26)

Argentina • Age 50

Joined myLot 18 years ago

"Only by living absurdly is it possible to break out of this infinite absurdity" (Cortazar)

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Long lost America

judysims @judysims (81) • United States 4 Jan 07

The United States was set up on principles that have long been forgotten. I can't say that I truly know what direction we are heading but it sure doesn't have anything to do with the heart of Americans. I'd say communism is the...

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paxxul I would agree with you at some point but, to me, America is far away from communism. What you tell seems to me Authoritarianism or, at least, not a strong democracy. Even though, in my view, America is far more democratic than other countries. And to the other...

6 Jan 07

is Terrorism terrorism

andygogo @andygogo (1579) • China 4 Jan 07

Is terrorism justified if it is in self defence? 9/11 was offensive but if the only way you can defend yourself against a larger power is terrorism .... for example i am 130 pounds and if a 230 pound guy attacks me i'm going...

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paxxul I think that terrorism is never justified. Also, there is no justification to states to invade ohters (e.g. Iraq or Afghanistan) just because they were attacked. I agree with the guy who said that India took another way. I hope that globalization would came...

4 Jan 07

How many languages do you speak?

hockeygal4ever @hockeygal4ever (10021) • United States 3 Jan 07

Most Americans are very limited in language knowledge. We tend to pretty much think speak English or nothing else. I know many other countries encourage learning many languages while kids are in school. How many languages do...

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paxxul I agree with you that Americans are very limited in language knowledge. I see a huge difference with Europeans (may be because of distance between countries) who speak severals languages, at least their first language and excellent english knowledge. I myself...

4 Jan 07

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