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herowlness

"Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."

Feb 04, 2008 16:49

I'd like to preface this by stating - first off - that the overriding point of this post is this: If you are an American, and your state is holding a primary or caucus tomorrow, get out and make your voice be HEARD. [Vote early and vote often! ... Kidding, but still, VOTE ( Read more... )

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lloydsgurl February 4 2008, 23:03:44 UTC

A mosaic of cultures is a more accurate statement to use for the United States. Melting pots have connotations of everyone being dumped in and coming out the same (that was actually an image used when the term was first coined). Mosaics allow us to maintain our own unique culture while still being able to work as a cohesive unit. I've also heard salad bowl used :).

But yes, VOTE.

herowlness February 4 2008, 23:06:36 UTC

Maybe it was 'mixing pot' I heard growing up? I forget now. =shrugs= But, at the same time, I know that my family has added new traditions from other cultures over the years, so mixing/melding is to some extent true as we all have an effect on those around us. I wouldn't say that that makes us all the same or anything, but it makes us a better people as a whole, I would think. :)

lloydsgurl February 4 2008, 23:16:34 UTC

I think there is an urge for a new name when our immigration numbers are high. Where should we draw the line from melting into a majority culture or maintaining traditions? Is being "Americanized" good? Things like that.

hahaha, I think my race/ethnic studies classes are seeping into my brain.

herowlness February 4 2008, 23:26:50 UTC

I ... don't really know. I like learning about new cultures/religions/etc., even if I don't adopt them myself. It's just INTERESTING. :D

lloydsgurl February 4 2008, 23:42:24 UTC

Almost anything in the race/ethnic studies field is difficult to come to a decision about, because it is mostly opinion. Many a debate have gone on in class.

I love learning about cultures too. Fascinating stuff.

notemily February 5 2008, 03:41:10 UTC

my eighth grade social studies teacher used to refer to the US as a TV dinner. the peas over here, the potatoes over here, the turkey over there...

lloydsgurl February 5 2008, 03:51:16 UTC

hahahaha

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