[Staillateno]

Slowwhand, don't underestimate the power of hope. From where I stand, China's sense of growing power will only increase it, and America's sense of decreasing safety and increasing local problems will only decrease it (America's power) - unless of course Americans can be hopeful of the future and push forward.

[erepsysoulptnw]

Originally posted by FrostyBoy
Slowwhand, don't underestimate the power of hope. From where I stand, China's sense of growing power will only increase it, and America's sense of decreasing safety and increasing local problems will only decrease it (America's power) - unless of course Americans can be hopeful of the future and push forward.
Why wouldn't we?

[elton]

Originally posted by Theben


Actually that would be late 70s/ early 80s. Teenage starts around 12/13 years of age - also a common age to start smoking.

[fubyFrery]

The first one is the 60's. I'd estimate 1967 or '68.
Clearly the second one is about 1977. Note the disco ball.

[valiumnopresc]

Originally posted by SlowwHand



Why wouldn't we? For many Americans, fear seems to be the main driving force for progress. For Chinese, it's not fear, its pride.

The problem with fear being the driving force is that it can turn against you; you could easily turn your back, hide and let the world pass you by. Call it social depression.

Pride can also turn against you, whenever you fail, you lose face, when you lose face, you fear. But the Chinese are stubborn enough to ignore their failures. They end up looking like *******s, but they at least keep trying.

[emexiagog]

Originally posted by SlowwHand
The first one is the 60's. I'd estimate 1967 or '68.
Clearly the second one is about 1977. Note the disco ball. Slowwy living up to his moniker.

[Ibrattnofich]

Originally posted by DanS


You misunderstand. It wasn't a compliment to China. Oh yeah right. I was thinking it was China, who is Hu?

[courlerwele]

Originally posted by SlowwHand


I think you're using people at ACS, like Oerdin, as your basis of measurement.
If someone broke in Oerdin's house while he was there, he'd jump out a 2nd story window.
In Texas, we'd pull out our weapon of choice and shoot them. Why would the Texan have a gun? Pride or Fear?

[DexOnenlyCymn]

Originally posted by Riesstiu IV


A dumbass is someone who isn't able to tell the difference between Chicago and London. Actually it's piss easy, London is the one with the better metro system.

[tofRobbroolve]

I remember those days. It's really kind of silly. Locks only keep honest people out anyway.

What do you pack? A 34 oz.?

[fapourfasiark]

Originally posted by FrostyBoy


For many Americans, fear seems to be the main driving force for progress. For Chinese, it's not fear, its pride.

The problem with fear being the driving force is that it can turn against you; you could easily turn your back, hide and let the world pass you by. Call it social depression.

Pride can also turn against you, whenever you fail, you lose face, when you lose face, you fear. But the Chinese are stubborn enough to ignore their failures. They end up looking like *******s, but they at least keep trying. Actually, China is driven by much of the same fearthat drives America. Both fear falling behind: America because it's been on top and feels it slipping away, and China because it's been at the bottom and doesn't want to go back. Both use pride, but not really for progress. It's more used to justify conservative actions when the moment really calls for change.

[Mr Andrews]

It's true. I read it on the internet!

[JonnLeejsp]

Yeah, he needs to brandish a cigar while giving speeches.

[usatramadolusa]

Non diehard smokers hide it out of shame.
SO either way, he's hiding it.

My comments were based on an ex die hard smoker. ME
(I hope i can keep the ex part of it active)

[Liaptoono]

That won't make a difference with me either. And a lot of people won't consider this an issue. BUT there are people that it will affect. I've been a target of ire many times in the past. It's gotten worse over the years. I'm sure that's why his advisers decided that way. But I think hiding it is silly because when people do notice, those that it might affect are going to now say there's a trust issue. Silly, but it will happen. It may be a small percentage of the people, but I think it's going to be close and every little bit counts.

[swoluelvede]

Agreed, which is why it may have an impact.