I Believe.. - Page 17

Massive · 08-25-2010, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapaC

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.

Lillie · 08-26-2010, 08:03 AM

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

MsTinkerbelly · 08-26-2010, 10:09 AM

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

JustLovelyJenn · 08-26-2010, 11:55 AM

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.

Abigail Crabby · 08-26-2010, 12:20 PM

Leigh · 08-26-2010, 12:21 PM

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!!!

Sam · 09-16-2010, 05:40 AM

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

Ms. Tabitha · 09-16-2010, 07:16 AM

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>

SmoothButch · 09-19-2010, 07:54 PM

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

Sam · 10-14-2010, 06:16 PM

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

Mister Bent · 10-14-2010, 07:03 PM

I'll have a cookie.

Corkey · 10-14-2010, 08:06 PM

I believe I'll have some sweet potato pie

Jet · 10-14-2010, 08:19 PM

I believe I'll stop taking T

LipstickLola · 10-14-2010, 09:18 PM

I believe, I am moving on

Gemme · 10-14-2010, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corkey

I believe I'll have some sweet potato pie

I believe I like mine with whipped cream.

Corkey · 10-14-2010, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemme

I believe I like mine with whipped cream.

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

Gemme · 10-14-2010, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corkey

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!

katsarecool · 10-14-2010, 09:32 PM

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.

Oh the pumpkins and mums showing up everywhere!

amiyesiam · 10-14-2010, 09:35 PM

I believe I am going to have ice cream

Corkey has a store pie
not one of mine

Gemme · 10-14-2010, 09:53 PM

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.

08-26-2010, 08:03 AM	#322
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08-26-2010, 11:55 AM	#324
JustLovelyJenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: That's Need to Know Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aberdeen, WA Posts: 4,478 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,464 Thanked 13,992 Times in 3,684 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	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. __________________ --Jenn

08-26-2010, 12:20 PM	#325
Abigail Crabby Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Princess Relationship Status: Single, but sociable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mount Airy, NC Posts: 4,226 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 14,554 Thanked 9,668 Times in 2,484 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	__________________ Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Proust Turns whatever happens to you into a positive...

09-19-2010, 07:54 PM	#329
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10-14-2010, 07:03 PM	#331
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08-26-2010, 10:09 AM	#323
MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,909 Times in 5,019 Posts Rep Power: 0	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

08-26-2010, 12:21 PM	#326
Leigh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, etc Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 7,767 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,029 Thanked 13,024 Times in 4,784 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	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!!!

09-16-2010, 05:40 AM	#327
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09-16-2010, 07:16 AM	#328
Ms. Tabitha Member How Do You Identify?: Hey Lady Preferred Pronoun?: Female Relationship Status: Married ~ 4-1-13 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,440 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 980 Thanked 3,581 Times in 1,040 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	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>

10-14-2010, 06:16 PM	#330
Sam Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Permanently Banned 2/11/2011 Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: I'll let you know Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,131 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,101 Thanked 668 Times in 363 Posts Rep Power: 0	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

10-14-2010, 08:06 PM	#332
Corkey Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Human Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Very Married Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Where I want to be Posts: 8,155 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 47,491 Thanked 29,269 Times in 6,637 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	I believe I'll have some sweet potato pie __________________ "Many proposals have been made to us to adopt your laws, your religion, your manners and your customs. We would be better pleased with beholding the good effects of these doctrines in your own practices, than with hearing you talk about them". ~Old Tassel, Chief of the Tsalagi (Cherokee)

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10-14-2010, 09:18 PM	#334
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10-14-2010, 09:32 PM	#338
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10-14-2010, 09:35 PM	#339
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10-14-2010, 09:53 PM	#340
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