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• AmoroAgain member

  

  September 2010

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  [QUOTE]i park in parent/pregnant woman parking spaces in protest.
  Posted by daffodil_jill[/QUOTE]
  
  That's awesome.  There's an entire row of this parking at the Ikea here. 

  

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• kikibaby member

  

  September 2010

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  [QUOTE]i park in parent/pregnant woman parking spaces in protest.
  Posted by daffodil_jill[/QUOTE]
  
  Me too. <3

  

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• FutureMrsTR

  

  September 2010

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_unpopular-opinions-7?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:fade0848-bd76-4130-94f7-582a263d78a4Post:4e927505-91d5-46b9-ac4b-bd9218641799">Re: unpopular opinions?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: unpopular opinions? : I also don't like any cooked fruit (except deep fried bananas and pineapple on pizza) or pudding. I've been with H for 7 years, and EVERY time we have a get together with his family where there is pie, they try to shove it down my throat and tease me about not liking it. I get it already, you think I'm a f*cking idiot. I'm still not eating the pie.
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  haha this is me and iced tea.  I do not like iced tea, sweetened or otherwise.  I have never liked it in my 27 years on this Earth.  But my grandmother will pour me a glass of iced tea every.damn.time I'm over there for dinner.  EVERY TIME.

  
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• TurtlesAllTheWayDown member

  

  September 2010

  One of my BMs and my FSIL have dual American/Canadian citizenship. Honestly, if I had dual citizenship, I might seriously consider moving to Canada. There's a lot that's good about the US, and I don't think I'd ever renounce my citizenship (though dual would be fine), but I can admit there are things that other countries do better than we do. And things we do better than other countries. It's just different. And it's a matter of what you think is important.

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• mandapanda78

  

  September 2010

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_unpopular-opinions-7?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:fade0848-bd76-4130-94f7-582a263d78a4Post:af9610c7-7205-4f72-af3d-396e1d58138e">Re: unpopular opinions?</a>:
  [QUOTE]I'm not saying people aren't ALLOWED to have an opinion, I'm just saying I can disagree with it and find it ridiculous. I find some opinions to be more intelligent and logical than others. But on the flip side I'm sure people disagree with lots of my opinions, and that's fine.
  Posted by msmerymac[/QUOTE]
  
  <div>Just to clarify, my tale of frustration was not aimed at you, mery. It was just aimed at people who think you can't disagree with the government/military. Like that Air Force guy. And my mom. </div>

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• georgia_bride09 member

  

  September 2010

  [QUOTE]I think if people don't like it here, then they should leave.
  Posted by kate51485[/QUOTE]
  
  Amen, sister!!

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• [Deleted User] member

  

  September 2010

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_unpopular-opinions-7?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:fade0848-bd76-4130-94f7-582a263d78a4Post:e5eccbf0-d457-4224-8d8b-6877dc7a888f">Re: unpopular opinions?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: unpopular opinions? : Me too. <3
  Posted by kikibaby[/QUOTE]
  high five!
  
  maybe that's not so unpopular.

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• Celles member

  

  September 2010

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_unpopular-opinions-7?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:fade0848-bd76-4130-94f7-582a263d78a4Post:1d4895fc-25b2-428f-aa7c-7da529b0b239">Re: unpopular opinions?</a>:
  [QUOTE]I think if people don't like it here, then they should leave.
  Posted by kate51485[/QUOTE]
  
  This is EXACTLY the sentiment that inspired my unpopular opinion in the first place. 
  
  The US is a democratic republic.  If we don't like it here, then we can use the system to <span style="font-weight:bold;">affect change</span>.  Or not.  That's how democratic republics work.  But the moment you (general you) express dissatisfaction with some aspect of the glorious US of A, some star-spangled fool comes along and says "If you don't like it here, then you should leave" -- missing the point entirely.

  

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• TurtlesAllTheWayDown member

  

  September 2010

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_unpopular-opinions-7?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:fade0848-bd76-4130-94f7-582a263d78a4Post:3ac2b112-8330-4f70-827c-a81d59b4dec5">Re: unpopular opinions?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: unpopular opinions? : Just to clarify, my tale of frustration was not aimed at you, mery. It was just aimed at people who think you can't disagree with the government/military. Like that Air Force guy. And my mom. 
  Posted by mandapanda78[/QUOTE]
  
  Gotcha. :-) I suppose if any of US believed people weren't allowed opinions, we wouldn't be posting in Unpopular Opinions...

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• laladypoet member

  

  September 2010

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_unpopular-opinions-7?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:fade0848-bd76-4130-94f7-582a263d78a4Post:8156bb99-f1b6-4eab-b8d3-ca16bcbd7724">Re: unpopular opinions?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: unpopular opinions? : It's not that I dislike America.  I don't.  But I do find our collective and extreme national centrism embarassing. 
  Posted by Celles[/QUOTE]
  not everyone has a tattoo of an american flag across their back. I don't think this is a fair statement.
  I was born here. I'm damn proud to be here. I'm not an asshole about it, I don't think that I'm superior because of it, but I do have pride about where I came from.

  
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• georgia_bride09 member

  

  September 2010

  I love sweet potato and pumpkin pie. And pecan pie. And chocolate pie. And chess pie.
  
  I'm indifferent towards peanut butter pie.

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• AmoroAgain member

  

  September 2010

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_unpopular-opinions-7?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:fade0848-bd76-4130-94f7-582a263d78a4Post:89230d5c-710d-4f8e-b051-9c88147fbdab">Re: unpopular opinions?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: unpopular opinions? : This is EXACTLY the sentiment that inspired my unpopular opinion in the first place.  The US is a democratic republic.  If we don't like it here, then we can use the system to affect change .  Or not.  That's how democratic republics work.  But the moment you (general you) express dissatisfaction with some aspect of the glorious US of A, some star-spangled fool comes along and says "If you don't like it here, then you should leave" -- missing the point entirely.
  Posted by Celles[/QUOTE]
  I agree with this. 

  

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• kikibaby member

  

  September 2010

  Yeah, I'll go for some pumpkin pie, too, with whipped cream.  Pecan is too sweet for me, so that's an unrelated issue.
  
  
  Oh, the guy who is holding people hostage at the Discovery Channel?  I clearly don't agree with his tactics but his "manifesto" has some very valid points that I kind of agree with.
  

  

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• TurtlesAllTheWayDown member

  

  September 2010

  What is chess pie?

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• georgia_bride09 member

  

  September 2010

  Sweet tea is the nectar of the Gods, you heathens.

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• laladypoet member

  

  September 2010

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_unpopular-opinions-7?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:fade0848-bd76-4130-94f7-582a263d78a4Post:89230d5c-710d-4f8e-b051-9c88147fbdab">Re: unpopular opinions?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: unpopular opinions? : This is EXACTLY the sentiment that inspired my unpopular opinion in the first place.  The US is a democratic republic.  If we don't like it here, then we can use the system to affect change .  Or not.  That's how democratic republics work.  But the moment you (general you) express dissatisfaction with some aspect of the glorious US of A, some star-spangled fool comes along and says "If you don't like it here, then you should leave" -- missing the point entirely.
  Posted by Celles[/QUOTE]
  celles, you came out with a short statement saying you're not proud of your country. you didn't say, "there are things in America I wish were different."

  
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• qwerty777

  

  September 2010

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_unpopular-opinions-7?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:fade0848-bd76-4130-94f7-582a263d78a4Post:1eeb3f69-bb94-4385-968f-8c8a2d474b44">Re: unpopular opinions?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: unpopular opinions? : My FI hates Julia Roberts, period.  He thinks she has a huge mouth.  <strong>He hates Kyra Sedgwick (the Closer) for the same reason</strong>.  Every time he sees an ad for something with either one of them, he says "Oh my god, her mouth is SO HUGE!" Also, my unpopular opinion is that people need to be accountable for themselves... public funds should require much more stringent guidelines to qualify. I'm tired of dealing with people who feel entitled.
  Posted by slubkin[/QUOTE]
  
  I can't stand her either. Her voice is like nails on a chalkboard for me, which is the main reason I've never watched her show. We rented a movie with her in it once, and it took all my willpower to not fast forward her scenes.

  

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• TatiMarie

  

  September 2010

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_unpopular-opinions-7?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:fade0848-bd76-4130-94f7-582a263d78a4Post:21ad3c39-4801-47b8-83b9-9399978da3a7">Re: unpopular opinions?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: unpopular opinions? : I'm going to tell you a little secret Celles: every country is like that.  The French, Italians, Brits, Spaniards, Germans (dear god the Germans)--- they ALL think they are better than everyone else.  You just don't hear about it because of the US news. 
  Posted by AmoroAgain[/QUOTE]
  
  THIS.  Amoro said it perfectly.

  

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• Celles member

  

  September 2010

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_unpopular-opinions-7?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:fade0848-bd76-4130-94f7-582a263d78a4Post:5550ea87-e651-4c91-aa8a-158573bb5e5d">Re: unpopular opinions?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: unpopular opinions? : I wonder if this would be one of those "The grass is always greener..." situations . I'll be honest, I'm Canadian, and proud of it. It often surprises me when people aren't proud to be from wherever they are from. For me, my country would have to be pretty terrible all the way around to not be proud to be from there, but maybe I just don't get it.
  Posted by mrs.jesse[/QUOTE]
  
  I guess I just don't get being proud of where you're from JUST because it's where you're from.  If my country does something good, then I'm proud.  If it does something not so good, then I'm ashamed.  It seems there's been more cause for shame than pride lately, but I'm hopeful that will change with the Bushes safely out of office.

  

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• georgia_bride09 member

  

  September 2010

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_unpopular-opinions-7?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:fade0848-bd76-4130-94f7-582a263d78a4Post:89230d5c-710d-4f8e-b051-9c88147fbdab">Re: unpopular opinions?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: unpopular opinions? : This is EXACTLY the sentiment that inspired my unpopular opinion in the first place.  The US is a democratic republic.  If we don't like it here, then we can use the system to affect change .  Or not.  That's how democratic republics work.  But the moment you (general you) express dissatisfaction with some aspect of the glorious US of A, some star-spangled fool comes along and says "If you don't like it here, then you should leave" -- missing the point entirely.
  Posted by Celles[/QUOTE]
  
  So you're entitled to your opinion, but we're not?

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• missy68

  

  September 2010

  To put it more simply, chess pie is pecan pie without the pecans. Basically. Not EXACTLY the same, but close enough to get the idea.

  
  Do not mess in the affairs of dinosaurs because you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
  I love you Missy. Even though you are not smart enough to take online quizzes to find out really important information. ~cew

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• mgietler76 member

  

  September 2010

  Celles if you don't like it here than instead of leaving why don't you run? For office that is? Use the system to make the changes you are talking about or stop complaining about America.

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• qwerty777

  

  September 2010

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_unpopular-opinions-7?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:fade0848-bd76-4130-94f7-582a263d78a4Post:ac439756-1637-496a-9870-def974622f97">Re: unpopular opinions?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: unpopular opinions? : What about pies that aren't cooked fruit? Like pumpkin pie or pecan pie? I personally hate cherry pie. Apple is okay with vanilla ice cream. Not cheddar cheese. I think that's wierd.
  Posted by cfaszews25[/QUOTE]
  
  Pumpkin grosses me out for some reason, and I've never tried it. It just looks like it would taste funny. And I was scared away from pecan when I found out how bad it is for you, so I've never tried that either. I don't plan on ever trying either of them either.

  

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• TurtlesAllTheWayDown member

  

  September 2010

  Hmm. I don't like overly sweet things (I can only have a bite or two of pecan pie), but I might be willing to try this chess pie.
  
  Nationalism is a difficult subject. I don't think I'm "better" than anyone just because I happened to be born within certain geographical borders, but I feel a kindred spirit with other people who were born in said borders. Perhaps this is what indoctrination is? Tricky.
  

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• kate51485 member

  

  September 2010 edited September 2010

  I think there is a lot more to be proud of the US for than just who is in office.  In fact my pride for being an American has very little to do with who the president is.  And really, will we ever reach an era where people stop blaming "the Bushes"?  It's really losing its flair.

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• kikibaby member

  

  September 2010

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_unpopular-opinions-7?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:fade0848-bd76-4130-94f7-582a263d78a4Post:cfbfb646-056c-4ef0-95a2-651850c69593">Re: unpopular opinions?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: unpopular opinions? : " Chess pie is a particularly sugary dessert characteristic of Southern U.S. cuisine . According to James Beard's American Cookery (1972) chess pie was brought from England originally, and was found in New England as well as Virginia. Recipes vary, but are generally similar in that they call for the preparation of a single crust and a filling composed of eggs , butter , granulated sugar , brown sugar and vanilla . What sets chess pie apart from many other custard pies is the addition of corn meal. Some recipes also call for corn syrup , which tends to create a more gelatinous consistency. The pie is then baked. The result is very sweet and is often consumed with coffee to offset this."
  Posted by cfaszews25[/QUOTE]
  
  Not gonna lie, that sounds awful.

  

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• TatiMarie

  

  September 2010

   My dad wasn't born here so he is always comparing U.S. to Europe.  There are things he definitely doesn't like about the "American mentality" but he still loves American for everything that he has been able to accomplish here.  He says he hates when he hears someone hates America or how they are not proud to be American (sometimes immigrants like him, sometimes Americans).  He always responds with, "Well, nobody is holding a gun to your head so leave."

  

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• Calypso1977 member

  

  September 2010

  I am not proud to be an American.  If it didn't make more financial sense for FI to move here for the time being, I would love to emigrate to Canada.
  
  so you want to use america for financial benefit but arent proud to be here?  get out then.

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• AmoroAgain member

  

  September 2010

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_unpopular-opinions-7?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:fade0848-bd76-4130-94f7-582a263d78a4Post:26616602-d808-4c67-be38-923b0883797c">Re: unpopular opinions?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: unpopular opinions? : I guess I just don't get being proud of where you're from JUST because it's where you're from.  If my country does something good, then I'm proud.  If it does something not so good, then I'm ashamed.  It seems there's been more cause for shame than pride lately, but I'm hopeful that will change with the Bushes safely out of office.
  Posted by Celles[/QUOTE]
  
  Don't take this the wrong way, but have you lived anywhere other than Tucson?

  

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• Celles member

  

  September 2010

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_unpopular-opinions-7?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:fade0848-bd76-4130-94f7-582a263d78a4Post:05656ebf-7e68-47b1-a009-a510229070ec">Re: unpopular opinions?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: unpopular opinions? : celles, you came out with a short statement saying you're not proud of your country. you didn't say, "there are things in America I wish were different."
  Posted by laladypoet[/QUOTE]
  
  Hopefully my second-to-last post clarified my position then.  But the truth is, I don't feel any sort of overwhelming pride JUST because some fortunate accident of birth made me an American citizen.  And I resent the hell out of people who tell me that if I don't bleed red, white and blue, I don't "deserve" to be here. 
  
  I'll admit, I could be overly sensitive to this because I live in rural Arizona and am a bleeding heart liberal.  If you sympathize with the Mexican immigrant population* -- which I do -- then you're pretty much written off as unpatriotic and un-American and told to GTFO. 
  
  
  * Note that legal status doesn't matter.  Racial profiling is very much a reality here (and elsewhere, I'm sure), no matter how hard our governor and sheriff pretend otherwise.

  

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