Today was pretty cool in that it was the 2nd national holiday of independence that I was able to experience this year. July 4th back in the good ol' USA and August 15th for my host country, India. I think it's pretty cool.
The weather couldn't have been better with temps in the mid-70's with little to no humidity and endless sunshine. India really takes pride in this celebration being a relatively new free country (about 65 years since separating from the British) and it was fun to catch on the TV all the various festivities going on around the country, particularly in Delhi.
Now ironically enough, playing to my last post where I took jabs at foreigners being overly boisterous about ditching their roots for their new country location, here is a perfect example of what I was talking about below...
Now I'm not going to argue about the sense of pride the Indian population has for its country, it really is something. But something about this post just rubbed me horribly wrong (especially considering the US upbringing). To imply Americans do not respect the blood, sweat and tears that went into developing a democracy that is over 265 years young is ridiculous and insulting in my opinion. And the line about "our" heritage is classic. Umm sorry sweetie, zero percent of your bloodline fought for the Indian independence.
Are Americans a bit jaded these days? Yes absolutely, but when it comes down to it, I think most understand and have a level of respect for what was sacrificed (Except for those MoveOn.org whack jobs. Those people are just nuts and living in bizarro world. Kidding, but not really).
Now is this a bit of an overreaction on my part or does this rub you a bit wrong?
Cheers.
The weather couldn't have been better with temps in the mid-70's with little to no humidity and endless sunshine. India really takes pride in this celebration being a relatively new free country (about 65 years since separating from the British) and it was fun to catch on the TV all the various festivities going on around the country, particularly in Delhi.
Now ironically enough, playing to my last post where I took jabs at foreigners being overly boisterous about ditching their roots for their new country location, here is a perfect example of what I was talking about below...
Now I'm not going to argue about the sense of pride the Indian population has for its country, it really is something. But something about this post just rubbed me horribly wrong (especially considering the US upbringing). To imply Americans do not respect the blood, sweat and tears that went into developing a democracy that is over 265 years young is ridiculous and insulting in my opinion. And the line about "our" heritage is classic. Umm sorry sweetie, zero percent of your bloodline fought for the Indian independence.
Are Americans a bit jaded these days? Yes absolutely, but when it comes down to it, I think most understand and have a level of respect for what was sacrificed (Except for those MoveOn.org whack jobs. Those people are just nuts and living in bizarro world. Kidding, but not really).
Now is this a bit of an overreaction on my part or does this rub you a bit wrong?
Cheers.
I'm with you on that one man. Haven't commented in a while I've been busy. The badger gloves are so lame it isn't even funny. To think the Adidas has fallen so far behind is hilarious. Even though come to think of it, I can't really remember an Adidas jersey or something that was sweet. With the exception of Sergio Garcia and the other golfer sponsored by Adidas (Fowler??).. Anyway, I am not impressed with Wisco jerseys.
ReplyDeleteHappy Independence Day!!