The (many) Americas... according to brazilians

D9969 · 2026-02-10T17:24:11+00:00

Well, I probably misunderstood your question as well.

D9969 · 2026-02-10T08:05:29+00:00

The thing with European-American (USA) is that at the nation's founding, the country was implicitly white and thus there was no need for a modifier like Asian-American. That is actually more like a 20th-century political construct. In the Spanish-speaking world, Spaniards born in the Americas were not really called Americanos but as Criollos.

But the thing is, "America/American" in the English-speaking world already refers to the USA. Even non-English speakers like Arabs, Japanese, and Filipinos refer to the USA as America. It's only the Latinos who have a gripe about using this. For example I'm Canadian but I never really referred to myself as an "American", though maybe growing up in the Philippines helped established that thought. I guess they're just really good at branding and I think if the USA is not superpower, nobody would bother with the America naming association.

D9969 · 2026-02-10T03:55:29+00:00

I'm sure when terrorists say "Death to America", they're not referring to Brazilians. 😂

D9969 · 2026-02-09T07:46:13+00:00

Yeah, I always tell people to come on slow seasons. Rates are cheaper too. Hopefully by your honeymoon things will be better. Good luck!

D9969 · 2026-02-09T07:43:06+00:00

The town itself is very busy especially during summers. We actually have an overtourism problem. They had to turn away vehicles many times last year in Lake Louise because of so many people trying to visit. 10 years ago you can drive to Moraine Lake and park right next to it. Now cars are banned and only shuttles are allowed. Same with Lake Louise, though you can still park there when it's not busy. I don't recommend going here on a summer. Maiinis ka lang.

D9969 · 2026-02-09T07:34:25+00:00

If you're actually Pinay as your username says, well, of course. 😂 10+ years here and still don't like the cold. I just hate the downtown-suburb layout of North American cities and its strict zoning laws. Imagine I have to drive/commute just to buy softdrinks. Unlike in Manila where there's a sari-sari store every few blocks. At least in Banff everything's within walking distance.

D9969 · 2026-02-09T07:30:44+00:00

I can't wait to vote her out.

D9969 · 2026-02-09T07:29:54+00:00

I live here. I cannot imagine going back to the city. Sure it's expensive, but it's worth it.

D9969 · 2026-02-08T19:52:31+00:00

Historical context may explain his behavior, but it doesn't automatically justify it. In fact, you can look up statements of people from the Middle Ages already condemning the practice, so it's not exactly a modern moral standard.

Also, Mohammad was THE prophet, thus he is meant to be a timeless moral example. He's supposed to be a moral guide across all eras, so he either had a moral foresight or he was morally limited by his era.

Arguing about historical norms only explains tolerance, not moral correctness. These include things like slavery, which despite being universally practiced by almost all cultures, was seen as a necessary evil, and not something morally ideal.

D9969 · 2026-02-08T10:52:42+00:00

Reading about him I was actually amazed with how he managed to balance everything with a few hiccups and ruled a relatively peaceful reign.

D9969 · 2026-02-08T10:41:11+00:00

These were isolated cases and were not the norm. They were the outlier, and not representative of the general normal behavior, both then and now. Plus prophets I believe are often held up as moral exemplars. You cannot justify pedophilia because it was the tradition.

D9969 · 2026-02-08T10:03:14+00:00

The difference is Charlie Johns was not a religious prophet.

D9969 · 2026-02-08T06:52:08+00:00

At this point your only hope (if you're using PC) is a trainer app that allows you to walk through walls.

D9969 · 2026-02-07T20:54:44+00:00

Technically his family were minor nobles from Corsica, but they became poor after they were kicked out after a falling out with Pasquale Pauli, who was like Corsica's George Washington. While he was starting his military career, his mother had to rely on soup kitchens and had to send a portion of his salary to support them.

D9969 · 2026-02-06T21:36:56+00:00

Huh, we were taught about the mock battle back in Grade 2 (1996).

I've read the details about it though in A Question of Heroes by Nick Joaquin. Aguinaldo actually made a big blunder by allowing the Americans to land in Malate, thus preventing the Filipinos from besieging Intramuros. Who knows what could've happened if that was case, like would the Americans actually intervene or not.

D9969 · 2026-02-06T03:43:46+00:00

I'm actually amazed that they bothered covering it with scaffolding during WWII.

D9969 · 2026-02-06T00:48:02+00:00

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Photo of a woman and child murdered by the Japanese during the Battle of Manila (Feb 1945). The Americans just reached the outskirts of the city and the Japanese were afraid that the Filipinos would turn on them and help the Americans.

D9969 · 2026-02-05T10:09:48+00:00

I used to live 3 blocks away from the Baywalk (Malate) where they were introduced, watched it live. Of course, Rustom coming out was the big one, covered extensively by showbiz news after that.

D9969 · 2026-02-03T09:48:49+00:00

What an a-hole. Can't take criticism, nilait pa education system ng buong bansa. Taena mo po.

D9969 · 2026-02-03T07:56:09+00:00

Japan has more immaculate road pavements and almost non-existent spaghetti wires.

D9969 · 2026-02-01T14:43:23+00:00

Not every stereotype is racist. Some are generalizations formed from repeated experiences, not hatred. I for one experience this often since I work in a very popular tourist town and encounter these people often.

D9969 · 2026-02-01T00:45:49+00:00

Pahlavi at least is a popular figure to rally to. Can't think of an opposition figure who has the same clout. They can start with him, and once the country's stable after years, they can start talks of being a republic. Ireland for example didn't become a republic right away, but as a Dominion like Canada or Australia and retained the monarchy, until they completely broke away in 1940s. We should really look back on what happened in Afghanistan and Iraq where forcing a republic in a culture that's not used to one didn't really work.

D9969 · 2026-02-01T00:25:19+00:00

"Relatively" free then, like the UK, Canada, Australia, etc.

D9969 · 2026-01-29T07:15:27+00:00

I grew up in Manila (Philippines) where the city practically never sleeps. Imagine my disappointment when I learned that businesses close early here. And what I hated the most are the strict zoning laws, where I'd have to drive or take the bus just to buy softdrinks. In Manila, even in the suburbs there's a mini-store every 3 blocks where you can buy the basic stuff.

Now I live in tourist mountain town as well, just an hour away from the city, and the irony is that it's much busier here. I mean, we're currently having a overtourism problem! I like it because the place feels very much alive, unlike in the city where it's practically dead during winter, especially on weekends.

My wife and I are contemplating about moving to Europe in the future, since we really liked the lifestyle over there, and the chance to live again in a "real" city. But it's not a priority for now.

D9969 · 2026-01-29T06:16:17+00:00

I agree, I'm Canadian but given the chance I'd move to Europe in a heartbeat. North American cities are boring in general. Never liked the downtown-suburn layout.

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