05-04-2004, 03:17 PM
I stand by my initial statements. There was no need to state the nationality of the respondent in the game shows if you were not trying to make the clumsy assertion that America holds the market-share in ignorance and stupidity. Your disclaimer: "Surely they only broadcasted the funny responses, but nevertheless astounding" only shows that you fail to realize that when it comes to test general knowledge on a TV show with the purpose of showing how "dumb Americans are" means that those candidates that "fit the bill" are the ones that make the show. In other words those with a good grounding in general education need not apply.
As far as me wanting a quarrel with you then you are right. You stated some things that I found offensive and that had no bearing on the subject at hand. I stated that I found it offensive. Why should I have to turn the other cheek on this subject? You offended ME - not the other way around. If you had left out the nationalities involved and just bashed on stupidity as others in this thread have I wouldn't have felt the need to reply. None of the respondents to this thread have felt the need to bring nationalities into the thread but you. But it was you sir that brought Americans into the discussion and I believe that your third quote fits well into the whole "theme" you're trying to build in your post. I am a reasonable man and remain one. But I see no reason for you to post what you have and still don't.
Edited for Spelling - thanks Pete.
As far as me wanting a quarrel with you then you are right. You stated some things that I found offensive and that had no bearing on the subject at hand. I stated that I found it offensive. Why should I have to turn the other cheek on this subject? You offended ME - not the other way around. If you had left out the nationalities involved and just bashed on stupidity as others in this thread have I wouldn't have felt the need to reply. None of the respondents to this thread have felt the need to bring nationalities into the thread but you. But it was you sir that brought Americans into the discussion and I believe that your third quote fits well into the whole "theme" you're trying to build in your post. I am a reasonable man and remain one. But I see no reason for you to post what you have and still don't.
Edited for Spelling - thanks Pete.