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Originally Posted by PapaC (Post 150950)

I believe stating *any* language as a 'bastardized' version of any other language to be rude and repulsive.

bas·tard·ize (bstr-dz)
tr.v. bas·tard·ized, bas·tard·iz·ing, bas·tard·iz·es
1. To lower in quality or character; debase.
2. To declare or prove (someone) to be a bastard.
bastard·i·zation (-tr-d-zshn) n.

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Nations and cultures have invaded other nations and cultures for eons, and it's not just the english language that is a "conglomerate" of other languages.

Here's why I'm a little 'picky' on the word 'bastardization' when used to describe languages. I had someone of British/Anglo Saxon heritage tell me once that Portuguese was 'just a bastardized version of Spanish'. What ticked me off even more from that experience? She was a graduate student in linguistics. I felt because of her educational prowess I didn't have much to debate her on the issue.

Instead I walked away in disgust, felt like my culture was shat on by someone who wasn't even in a position to 'joke', 'comment', 'tease' in the same manner if say... an Spanish speaking person had said that to me (as least there would be a shared experience and history of the multitude of cultures/race that have attacked/settled in the Iberian Peninsula for well over a thousand years.)

I believe I'm not 'attacking' you personally Massive, and I hope this doesn't sound overly harsh. I'm presenting some historical context as to why.

I believe we should all take care about using a word like 'bastardization' when describing *any* language that is so heavily related to ones culture or race.

Thanks for understanding.

I respect what you're saying, but I was talking about the language of my own culture, and country, the language that is spoken in the United Kingdom is a mixture of all the countries we've invaded and been invaded by since before we were a united kingdom, that was where my statement was coming from. I need to keep reminding myself that this is an american site again it seems.

That this weekend in San Diego will be amazing..after enduring this ridiculously humid summer in AZ..the drop in temp/humidity will be a welcomed reflief :)
:hangloose:

I believe that my Mom watches over me, and I believe I miss her more every day.

I believe I miss being able to pick up the telephone and hear her voice, or walk into her room and hug her for no reason at all.

I believe this pain will end....someday:candle:

I believe the fates are testing us and I believe that we will pass the test. Soon, we will be together for good. No more visits, just our family as one.

I believe that life is what you make of it, and I plan on making My life the best now and in the years to come!!! :)

i believe in fairytale endings!

I believe there a very FEW true people in this world, glad i found one.

I believe that Post Transition is right around the corner

I believe in love
And I believe in laughter
I believe in fairy tales
And happily ever after

I believe in friendship
I believe that its ok to cry
I believe that life is worth living
And I believe in doing whats right

I believe in having faith
And standing up for what you believe
I believe in moving on
When someone you love leaves

I believe in loving with all that youve got
I believe that family comes first

But most of all, i believe in turning to God
When life takes a turn for the worst

~Elizabeth Burnworth </B>

Shakira, Shakira

I believe I had a kick as* weekend.
A friend and I drove to Atlantic City and saw Shakira at the Taj Mahal. HOT is not even close to descrbing how slammin sexy Shakira is in person.... omg, I was in heaven watching her shake those hips and then some. LOVE

i believe that in 2 weeks i will be who i was meant to be 43 years ago

i believe that will make me happy, happier than i have ever been

i believe i let 2 of the best women walk out of my life over the past 10 years that meant more to me than i ever thought possible.

i believe in true friends, in which i only have a couple, cause i dont trust easily

I believe I'll have some sweet potato pie

I believe I'll stop taking T

I believe, I am moving on :cowboihorse:

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Originally Posted by Corkey (Post 207900)

I believe I'll have some sweet potato pie

I believe I like mine with whipped cream. :tease:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemme (Post 207948)

I believe I like mine with whipped cream. :tease:

I believe you and O need to catch a plane, Ami said you can have hers.

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Originally Posted by Corkey (Post 207949)

I believe you and O need to catch a plane, Ami said you can have hers.

Organic said "Cool!" and I had a flashback of Stewie and cool whhhip.

Either way, woohoo!

I believe Ole Man Winter is right around the corner. Brrrr! But I also believe in taking time to enjoy Autumn the short time she is here.:bunchflowers: Oh the pumpkins and mums showing up everywhere!

I believe I am going to have ice cream

Corkey has a store pie
not one of mine

I believe I like pie and don't have highly developed taste buds, so I don't care if it's store bought or not.