What's the difference between Hispanic and Latino?

JosephHarrison comments on Feb 13, 2018:

Latinos are people of distant Iberian descent in the Americas, while Hispanics are all Spanish speakers, including those from Spain. I think.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 14, 2018:

@EllenDale The definitions are usually written according to " convenience"...and in many cases according to ignorance. If you go by the origin of the adjective Hispanic....it describes the nationality (in Latin) of the people born in Hispania (Spain)....and I can assure you people born in any country, in the region known as Latin America, are not Hispanic....and will be very offended if you address them with said adjective. USA has "a need" to place people in categories and made the mistake of placing the Latino-Aamericans in the one where the Spaniards should be. I have discussed this subject countless times over the years. People never will a see reality.

What's the difference between Hispanic and Latino?

Reaver85 comments on Feb 13, 2018:

Latino is usually used to refer to a person of latin- american ancestry suxh as brazil, columbia etc. Hispanic refers to anyone who descended from spanish speaking ancestry so mor to do with language then geology.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 14, 2018:

@GipsyOfNewSpain THhe thing is that HISPANIC is a nationality. People mix nationality and genetics.... and you know are not one and the same.

What's the difference between Hispanic and Latino?

MrLizard comments on Feb 13, 2018:

The problem is: I can tell when someone's speaking Spanish, but have no way of knowing if they consider themselves Hispanic or Latino. If I then say, "Oh, you must be Latino," and that person is Hispanic, I may still piss them off. We really need to stop using labels.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

@Nena You will love this one. When they hear my Spanish accent....but look at my eyes and hair....they can't resist to say "Are you Italian or Spaniard?" The look on their faces when I tell them my nationality is priceless. LOL

What's the difference between Hispanic and Latino?

Reaver85 comments on Feb 13, 2018:

Latino is usually used to refer to a person of latin- american ancestry suxh as brazil, columbia etc. Hispanic refers to anyone who descended from spanish speaking ancestry so mor to do with language then geology.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

@GipsyOfNewSpain To place all of us in the same bag is wrong.....specially when one is a nationality and the other is a genetic origin. And is ARGENTINIAN NATIONALITY....the heritage can be Slavic, Celtic, Bavarian, Nordic, Asian.... Brazilian are Latinos but not of Hispanic origin.

What's the difference between Hispanic and Latino?

phil21 comments on Feb 13, 2018:

My abuelito was a Mexican citizen and I still get confused.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

@GipsyOfNewSpain Mexicano....,since México requested / got the approval from the RAE to spell the country's name with """ X """.

What's the difference between Hispanic and Latino?

MrLizard comments on Feb 13, 2018:

The problem is: I can tell when someone's speaking Spanish, but have no way of knowing if they consider themselves Hispanic or Latino. If I then say, "Oh, you must be Latino," and that person is Hispanic, I may still piss them off. We really need to stop using labels.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

@Nena Indeed you did....but this topic is extremely dear to me...so my need to be clear...

What's the difference between Hispanic and Latino?

Reaver85 comments on Feb 13, 2018:

Latino is usually used to refer to a person of latin- american ancestry suxh as brazil, columbia etc. Hispanic refers to anyone who descended from spanish speaking ancestry so mor to do with language then geology.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

@GipsyOfNewSpain My friend, I am a Latina and I don't have one drop of Hispanic blood.

What's the difference between Hispanic and Latino?

MrLizard comments on Feb 13, 2018:

The problem is: I can tell when someone's speaking Spanish, but have no way of knowing if they consider themselves Hispanic or Latino. If I then say, "Oh, you must be Latino," and that person is Hispanic, I may still piss them off. We really need to stop using labels.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

@Nena No, we don't like to be placed all in the same category; speaking Spanish is just about the only thing we have in common. History, tradition, culture, every day activities and norms change from one country to the other....from one region to the other....and if the influence of other nations is strong and from the beginning (Argentina and Uruguay are the perfect example)...the difference with the other countries is abysmal.

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Deedreaming comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Everything that comes out of his mouth or that he types out with his tiny little hands is BS.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

@Deidra500 I will say this -and I am repeating myself. I am not attempting to prove any point and I don't regret voting for him since he is doing what I voted him in for: Illegal immigration. Now, what always struck a nerve with me is people who think they know what is in my mind...Get the hing?

What's the difference between Hispanic and Latino?

JosephHarrison comments on Feb 13, 2018:

Latinos are people of distant Iberian descent in the Americas, while Hispanics are all Spanish speakers, including those from Spain. I think.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

ALMOST RIGHT. HISPANIC ARE THE ONES BORN IN SPAIN....THIS GENTILICIO IS USED MOSTLY IN A HISTORIC WAY. To place people from Spain and Latin America (Brazilian are of Portuguese origin) on the same category "because language / traditions" is incorrect because 1) many Latin-Americans have no genetic ties to Spain and 2) Spain is not very well loved in Latin America.

What's the difference between Hispanic and Latino?

wotsthat comments on Feb 13, 2018:

Latino pertains to the countries or cultures that belonged to the Latin America while Hispanic describes the language or culture that were previously under the Spanish colony Read more: Difference Between Hispanic and Latino | Difference Between ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

The above is the "American version." You call me any other thing but Argentinian (now USA Citizen) and I will be madddddddddddddd. It will be funy to hear a person describing Carlos McALLISTER, Juan COGHLAN, Federico LELOIRr, Carlos THOMPSON, Mrs. SAINT-CLAORE, Roberto IGAMISHIa....and many other Argentinians as Hispanic because their mother tongue is Spanish.

What's the difference between Hispanic and Latino?

phil21 comments on Feb 13, 2018:

My abuelito was a Mexican citizen and I still get confused.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

Your abuelo era mexicano.

What's the difference between Hispanic and Latino?

phil21 comments on Feb 13, 2018:

My abuelito was a Mexican citizen and I still get confused.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

USA has a way to re-name people and things. lol

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DUCHESSA comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Trump or not Trump....the fact is the DACA people are here illegal;y. Ask the Latinos who are legal residents / citizens and they will tell you..... more than the Americans..... that the DACA people should go. And yes, the DACA issue was on the agenda of several Presidents.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

@EllenDale After living 27 years among them in my other country...and 38years among them, here....trust me, I know their mentality...as they know mine. Also, I spent 26+ years teaching them. Obviously to try to inform you on this subject is pointless.

Nudists?

bmchizzle comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I spend a lot of time at a nudist resort called Paradise Valley...Enlightened place.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

@GIJoeRetired The truth is you will always have more men than women in all nudist resorts....I guess is an attempt to level the ratio.

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DUCHESSA comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Trump or not Trump....the fact is the DACA people are here illegal;y. Ask the Latinos who are legal residents / citizens and they will tell you..... more than the Americans..... that the DACA people should go. And yes, the DACA issue was on the agenda of several Presidents.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

@EllenDale No, no shame at all. I know the Latinos / I hear what they say / I know how they pretend to live in this country but following their own rules....No, dear, no shame at all

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VictoriaNotes comments on Feb 11, 2018:

What's disconcerting is that most of his faithful followers will take him at his word. Even if Trump is aware of his own BS, he's confident his fans won't do a fact check.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

@jayneonacobb Now you fixed it...almost perfectly.

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VictoriaNotes comments on Feb 11, 2018:

What's disconcerting is that most of his faithful followers will take him at his word. Even if Trump is aware of his own BS, he's confident his fans won't do a fact check.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

@EllenDale Somebody said "his followers are not too intelligent" With the 167 IQ and the two Masters I was referring to myself.

Nudists?

bmchizzle comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I spend a lot of time at a nudist resort called Paradise Valley...Enlightened place.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

@GIJoeRetired The " higher fee" is based in two reasons (so I was told) 1) To discourage pedophiles and 2) to attract more ladies....since the ratio is 4 to 1 (more men)

Nudists?

SKDeitch comments on Feb 8, 2018:

Naturism is way bigger in Europe than in America. It's not for me. I walk around with my hands in my pockets.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

LOL. No pockets is a problems among nudists

I am caught between a rock and a hard place! I have to move in less than month, I must go thru an ...

Eazyduzzit comments on Feb 13, 2018:

I always wonder why I keep books I've already read. I never read them again and they just take up space. I would love a good excuse to get rid of them. It looks like this is your chance.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 13, 2018:

A good excuse to get rid of books? Pass them on....donate the books to a school or to a local library...sell them in a garage sale (many people can't afford bookstores' prices)...a community center will receive them with open arms......

Hello I hope everyone is having a wonderful Monday.

Jesusluvsu comments on Feb 12, 2018:

Of course. I cant stand when people try to be too politically correct so as not to hurt someone's feelings, or they try to sound intellectual, but all they are is confusing.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 12, 2018:

Political correctness pisses the h...k out of me.

Hello I hope everyone is having a wonderful Monday.

PhitDoctor50 comments on Feb 12, 2018:

Not many as far as I can tell... hopefully this site is better.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 12, 2018:

It is....believe it or not....lol

Hello I hope everyone is having a wonderful Monday.

JimG comments on Feb 12, 2018:

I try to be that type, and I appreciate it in others. I don't always tell the cold hard truth to everyone I know, but if you ask my opinion you'll get my honest opinion, and I am brutally honest with people I respect and like.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 12, 2018:

I don't tell the truth unless asked....but, as you, I am honest all the way with my answers. This has caused me more than one headache and few "friends". I won't change.

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Deedreaming comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Everything that comes out of his mouth or that he types out with his tiny little hands is BS.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 12, 2018:

Let me ask you: All the illegals he deported...were BS? Removing the Legal Status if the person committed a felony....is also BS?

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VictoriaNotes comments on Feb 11, 2018:

What's disconcerting is that most of his faithful followers will take him at his word. Even if Trump is aware of his own BS, he's confident his fans won't do a fact check.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 12, 2018:

@jayneonacobb A 167 IQ and two Masters indicate intelligentsia....Don't you think?

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JayJackson comments on Feb 11, 2018:

The man is doing exactly what his supporters voted him into office to do. We are witnesses to this circus and the old adage about, "it only takes one good person to do nothing...." is very pertinent.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 12, 2018:

I voted him in because the immigration problem in USA...and, indeed, he is doing what I wanted him to do. I won't be harassed for expressing my opinion at the voting place.

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WizardBill comments on Feb 11, 2018:

The problem? Facts don’t matter to his supporters.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 12, 2018:

@EllenDale I ignore some people...and I block others....specially those who talk because somebody said something about somebody....

Nudists?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 10, 2018:

In this long thread about Nudism nobody has commented / asked about the participation of kids in Nudist resorts. Yes, many parents bring thiur babies, toddlers, young kids to the resorts.....specially those resorts that are family oriented.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 12, 2018:

@Triphid I suggest, strongly, you re-read my comment....since I never said I wasn't in agreement with kids being in nudist resorts. In fact, I completely agree with them in the Naturist world. I was 3 months old when I was taken to a nudist resort for the first time. So, my friend, indeed you got the wrong impression. For your info, my friend, I come from an Atheist and Naturist family (four generations). Need any info.?

Question: I just discovered I have "fans" .

Jesusluvsu comments on Feb 11, 2018:

It's really a way for you to see who likes your posts, that's all. Now the real test if you have a fan is if anyone is following you.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 12, 2018:

I just came back home. No, nobody was stalking me.;;;;;;;;;;;;jijijiji

Question: I just discovered I have "fans" .

Stevil comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Yes and you didnt have to sleep with half of us to achieve your popularity

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 12, 2018:

@Hugh I don't take such remarks as a joke but as a mentality very common among the American teens. Fortunately, I studied in other countries.

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DUCHESSA comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Trump or not Trump....the fact is the DACA people are here illegal;y. Ask the Latinos who are legal residents / citizens and they will tell you..... more than the Americans..... that the DACA people should go. And yes, the DACA issue was on the agenda of several Presidents.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 12, 2018:

@EllenDale I know the Latino mentality....generalization fits here all the way.

What if a monetary system was unnecessary?

Whathappensnow comments on Feb 12, 2018:

We would barter.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 12, 2018:

And the one with more items to barter would be the most powerful. Is the same. In the past things were paid with salt (bags of) hence the world :"salary".;

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Donna_I comments on Feb 11, 2018:

'Face palm' How does he not realize that the Republicans have now been in "control" of all three branchs of government for an entire year and have not solved the DACA problem that Trump created.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 12, 2018:

@Donna_I No need to be a mind reader. You blame Trump but, conveniently, ignore the fact this problem....DACA....could have been settled long time before DT became President.

Why can't I stop worring about everything

birdingnut comments on Feb 11, 2018:

The left hemisphere of the brain is the side that worries..also it's the side with female traits, so it's a female trait. Most males don't worry about much, unless they have a lot of female traits, then they can become fussy and worriers. To get in your right hemisphere, do things only the right ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 12, 2018:

@birdingnut My comment was based on the fact the left handed people (myself) are "ruled" by the right side of the brain.

Question: I just discovered I have "fans" .

Stevil comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Yes and you didnt have to sleep with half of us to achieve your popularity

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 12, 2018:

As a joke...your comment is out of line.

A pIece of hIstory

sciteachmd comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Wow! Religion with prayers once again reared its ugly face! If they had just questioned and observed they might've come up with the answer to how the plague was spreading and how to stop it.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 11, 2018:

nothing good can happen when ignorance rules.

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DUCHESSA comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Trump or not Trump....the fact is the DACA people are here illegal;y. Ask the Latinos who are legal residents / citizens and they will tell you..... more than the Americans..... that the DACA people should go. And yes, the DACA issue was on the agenda of several Presidents.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 11, 2018:

@Amy0825 If we go to the "compassion arena" every person who became a murderer thanks to their parents mistreating them should go unpunished? They didn't have control THEN....but they are young adults now and in the same way many of them REGULARIZED their status years ago...the others should have done the same. You have to know...and understand.... the mentality of most Latinos; for them official papers are an unnecessary burden....Yes, they grew up here but did so under the umbrella of the Latino mentality.

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Donna_I comments on Feb 11, 2018:

'Face palm' How does he not realize that the Republicans have now been in "control" of all three branchs of government for an entire year and have not solved the DACA problem that Trump created.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 11, 2018:

@Donna_I My friend....as a Latina I am more aware of DACA and TPS than you may think. Now, since GW Bush and Obama were in office when these two programs were implemented...I ask you again "Why they didn't solve the problem then? " Again, both Presidents had this two problems in their hands way before DT became president and they paid no mind to the situation.

What can one learn about a person's personality just by observing them?

CallMeDave comments on Feb 11, 2018:

I don't know but anyone who has time to observe that much needs a new hobby. Or a job.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 11, 2018:

@BenPike No opening a door / pulling a chair is not big deal....but being rude to a person for something is not under her control is different.

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Donna_I comments on Feb 11, 2018:

'Face palm' How does he not realize that the Republicans have now been in "control" of all three branchs of government for an entire year and have not solved the DACA problem that Trump created.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 11, 2018:

@Donna_I Allow me to ask you: Why didn't Bush or Obama do it...why they didn't find a solution?

Why can't I stop worring about everything

birdingnut comments on Feb 11, 2018:

The left hemisphere of the brain is the side that worries..also it's the side with female traits, so it's a female trait. Most males don't worry about much, unless they have a lot of female traits, then they can become fussy and worriers. To get in your right hemisphere, do things only the right ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 11, 2018:

I bet left handed females don't worry so much.

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Donna_I comments on Feb 11, 2018:

'Face palm' How does he not realize that the Republicans have now been in "control" of all three branchs of government for an entire year and have not solved the DACA problem that Trump created.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 11, 2018:

Trump didn't create DACA....the parents of those kids did. DACA is on the works for decades...as is TPS

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WizardBill comments on Feb 11, 2018:

The problem? Facts don’t matter to his supporters.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 11, 2018:

Wrong....they matter a lot...at least to me.

What can one learn about a person's personality just by observing them?

CallMeDave comments on Feb 11, 2018:

I don't know but anyone who has time to observe that much needs a new hobby. Or a job.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 11, 2018:

Is not a matter of ""having so much time"" but of being intelligent enough to realize in few moments if the person in front of you is the right one to be your friend / partner. While waiting to be seated (local restaurant / first date) the guy I was with was very laud and rude to the Maitre'd. While he went to the restroom (before being seated) I left the place.

Which do you think should play a bigger role in your life tolerance or compromise

El-loco comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Toleration is a virtue - compromise is defeat.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 11, 2018:

If you tolerate abuse -and many do- is not a virtue but a self-destructive side of your personality. To compromise (today we watch your game and next weekend we go camping) us intelligentsia.

When you log into agnostic.com and no one has liked your posts or viewed your profile.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 10, 2018:

You cry and roll on the floor back and forth.........you scream to all the gods of the universe and make an appointment with the shrink.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 10, 2018:

@EricTrommater No, but terrorizes the neighbor...

Am I still single because my face is that hideous?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 10, 2018:

I am not a doc but your condition must be rearer than the others....by far; 20 surgeries are "one too many". BTW, I don't know if I am pretty or ugly but I have been called ugly all my life.... What counts is what you are as a person.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 10, 2018:

@phxbillcee T hanks

Catholic Archbishop: ‘I’d Rather Go to Prison Than Report Child Abuse to Police’ – The ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I am sure he is a very good friend of the Pope.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 10, 2018:

@Gert Not a bad idea.

How can atheist make this world a better place?

Dwight comments on Feb 10, 2018:

By acting ethically and living a morally good life. Seeking peace and understanding between all factions. Opposing those things which restrict the freedom and opportunity for all persons to pursue their own happiness, life and liberty.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 10, 2018:

I AGREE WITH "ACTING ETHICALLY...." BUT YOU CAN REST ASSURE THE BELIEVERS WOULD SAY "YOU ARE A GOOD CHRISTIAN." THEIR ABILITY TO REASON IS NON-EXISTENT...SO, DON'T EXPECT THEM TO SEE SUCH BEHAVIOR AS NOTHING BUT "CHRISTIAN".

We often take English for granted.

Dick_Martin comments on Feb 9, 2018:

Is that.... a batman logo? over his left shoulder?

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 10, 2018:

@birdingnut We went allover Bangkok and saw all those beauties you hint at. The carvings in the Royal Palace are mesmerizing. Pattiya (sp?) is also a lovely place in that country. We received the year 1995 there.

Catholic Archbishop: ‘I’d Rather Go to Prison Than Report Child Abuse to Police’ – The ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I am sure he is a very good friend of the Pope.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 10, 2018:

@Gert And he was the same SOB when he was a mere priest playing soccer at the summer resort in my city.

It is extremely annoying when people on social media say "Sending prayers your way"(SPYW) as if ...

Sadoi comments on Feb 9, 2018:

hahaha! That was pretty damn funny! I read this and laughed hysterically! Next time they say that to you, tell them, "Why thank you!! Now im going to send you some Demonic Energy Your Way too!!" (DEYW) See how well they enjoy THAT one!

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 10, 2018:

Trust me, what I said to this guy full of "morality amd decency" was a lot worse for him. a) because it was the truth and b) because I said it loud and clear for the people to hear me....and he is a well known guy un the community.

Why argue about God or any belief?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 6, 2018:

To debate about god...or any other imaginary thing...is a waste of intelligent time. Whenever a person attempts to talk to me about the bible -for instance- I tell them I have my own "bathroom" paper. Several people have asked me "How is the Pope?" since he is from my other country. Well, they ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 10, 2018:

@Aquaman Since people won't change unless they decided to do so...is stupid to debate about god with them.....or about anything else. BTW, what does it have to do my other country -one where only 20% practice their religion) with the blowing of the TT and the rest you mentioned?

Nudists?

SamMcGlone comments on Feb 8, 2018:

there are very fiew human bodies that look good in the nude...throw in the fact that there are way too many unevolved people..it's a recipe for disaster here...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 9, 2018:

@SamMcGlone I guess you don't like people who don't agree with you. Good day and good luck.

I think what surprises me most is the look of confusion on people's face when you say that you don't...

ChrisR comments on Feb 9, 2018:

In the south of England you'd probably get the same reaction if you told them that you *did* believe in God ;)

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 9, 2018:

@Dick_Martin Not at all. I am a teacher and I can tell you that religion has nothing to do with the knowledge of history, geography and other disciplines....

Nudists?

SamMcGlone comments on Feb 8, 2018:

there are very fiew human bodies that look good in the nude...throw in the fact that there are way too many unevolved people..it's a recipe for disaster here...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 9, 2018:

@SamMcGlone Again, your answer is another way to describe people who has not "evolved".

We often take English for granted.

Dick_Martin comments on Feb 9, 2018:

Is that.... a batman logo? over his left shoulder?

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 9, 2018:

@birdingnut I hope you got mesmerized as I did by the Royal Palace and the smiling buddha.

We often take English for granted.

Babyseal comments on Feb 9, 2018:

Aussie English is different to yours

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 9, 2018:

ARE YOU REFERRING TO THE ACCENT?

We often take English for granted.

ScienceBiker comments on Feb 9, 2018:

English drives me nuts. If I wasn't born speaking it I'd have no patience to learn it. They're, there, their. Two, too, to. Did you read the book I read? The one with the Red cover. I, me, my, mine your and you're. How this became the dominant universal language is beyond me. I only speak ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 9, 2018:

My friend, Spanish is even worse: TUBO, TUVO / MAMA, MAMÁ / AY, HAY, AHÍ / CASA, CAZA / TAZA, TASA / VAYA, VALLA... BTW, English is not the most spoken language...China abd India are first and second in this matter....third is Spanish. Now, if you are talking about "the business language"...indeed English is number one....

I think what surprises me most is the look of confusion on people's face when you say that you don't...

ChrisR comments on Feb 9, 2018:

In the south of England you'd probably get the same reaction if you told them that you *did* believe in God ;)

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 9, 2018:

@Varn Don't generalize my friend....You will be surprised at how many Americans know geography..

I think what surprises me most is the look of confusion on people's face when you say that you don't...

Davesnothere comments on Feb 9, 2018:

At the Holiday season, when I am greeted with the "Merry Christmas", to which I oft smile and reply, "And a merry Mythmass to you too" I get much the same reaction, the puzzled Dog hearing a squeaky fart look, that puzzled brow indicating "did I really just hear that?", which does not fit with ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 9, 2018:

I will start saying "Happy MythMass"....I always say "Happy Atheism" but most believers don't know what Atheism means. Thanks for the idea.

I think what surprises me most is the look of confusion on people's face when you say that you don't...

hankster comments on Feb 9, 2018:

all the time. I try to be very polite about it especially when it's an older person. many times I can see in their eyes how they are truly worried for my soul and they're going to pray for me. when all that begins I tell him it's okay and I know they're going to pray about the heathen they met in ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 9, 2018:

See, since they -young or older- are not polite (ignorance is never polite) I don't care about the person's age. I tell them that I am an Atheist and I enjoy their reactions. The best part is that in many occasions...after my loud voice / accent are heard....a person approaches me and says "I am an Atheist as well. I wish I had your courage."

I think what surprises me most is the look of confusion on people's face when you say that you don't...

David1955 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

It's ok to say you don't believe in God, but don't whatever you do say you're an atheist. That's crossing the line..... :-)

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 9, 2018:

A line I enjoy crossing as much as possible.

Nudists?

Biagnostic comments on Feb 8, 2018:

many years ago I was constantly asking my wife to go with me to a nudist outing...finally in despiration, I said, "go one time, and if you don't like it, I will never ask you again." So, she went, and withing 20 minutes of arriving she was nude and in an all out water fight...on the way home she ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 9, 2018:

I bet your wife -before going the first time- was thinking the nudist resorts were swinging places....orgies....I even went to naked diners (Co-diners) in Manhattan.

Nudists?

SKDeitch comments on Feb 8, 2018:

Naturism is way bigger in Europe than in America. It's not for me. I walk around with my hands in my pockets.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 9, 2018:

When in Spain I went to Costa Natura (South). I went to get a coffee in a kiosco on the beach; the line of people waiting to be served was "made" of nude and textile humans.

Nudists?

stinkeye_a comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I can't even give the dog a bath in short shorts and a bikini top without setting the neighborhood aflutter. I don't want to imagine what it would be like for me if I went about nude. I wish things were different. I like sun and wind on my skin.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 9, 2018:

@Stevil My cats were both Atheists and Nudists. kuassssssssss

Nudists?

SamMcGlone comments on Feb 8, 2018:

there are very fiew human bodies that look good in the nude...throw in the fact that there are way too many unevolved people..it's a recipe for disaster here...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 9, 2018:

@SamMcGlone Your answer, my friend, tells me you don't have the foggiest idea about Nudism.

Nudists?

Shelton comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I have visited a nude beach when I lived in New Jersey. You are correct it is a liberating experience. Not that I a considering joining a nudist colony, but I have no objection to those that do. To each his own

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 9, 2018:

@Shelton I only went once; I didn't like it at all...I loved Fire Island....but it was closed after Katrina.

Nudists?

Wafflestomp comments on Feb 8, 2018:

Things, they are a changing (In America), albeit slowly. Lots of nude public events now; WNBRs, AANR sponsored 5k races, popular beaches and springs. It helps to live in the West or Florida.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 9, 2018:

@Wafflestomp I am not talking about walking nude in the middle of Manhattan at 3PM (was done / nocharges pressed) but about Nudist resorts. I believe there are only five states w/o nudist resorts....and no because any law.

Nudists?

Shelton comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I have visited a nude beach when I lived in New Jersey. You are correct it is a liberating experience. Not that I a considering joining a nudist colony, but I have no objection to those that do. To each his own

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 8, 2018:

I never saw you at Sandy Hook...lol

Nudists?

Wafflestomp comments on Feb 8, 2018:

Things, they are a changing (In America), albeit slowly. Lots of nude public events now; WNBRs, AANR sponsored 5k races, popular beaches and springs. It helps to live in the West or Florida.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 8, 2018:

Dear, Nudism is legal in USA since 1932.

Nudists?

Donotbelieve comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I think a lot more people, especially women, would be up for discussing it, if they were assured of less lewd or sexual remarks. I have been a nudist and it was freeing.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 8, 2018:

@mjcharles Absolutely.

YAY!! With this one silly post, I bounded over the points to Level 6! Next stop - SuperUser of ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 6, 2018:

And I am posting / answering non-stop and I can't pass from level 7.0.....grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 8, 2018:

@RobCampbell Specially when you are not supossed to eat ice cream...........LOL

Nudists?

SamMcGlone comments on Feb 8, 2018:

there are very fiew human bodies that look good in the nude...throw in the fact that there are way too many unevolved people..it's a recipe for disaster here...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 8, 2018:

Nudism has nothing to do with the way you look but with the acceptance of your body.

Nudists?

Donotbelieve comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I think a lot more people, especially women, would be up for discussing it, if they were assured of less lewd or sexual remarks. I have been a nudist and it was freeing.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 8, 2018:

One thing is for sure....and you can ask nudist women....we feel much less threatened in a Nudist / Natirist setting than in a textile one.

So does anyone care that Britain's Prince Harry is engaged? Does the monarchy matter?

birdingnut comments on Feb 8, 2018:

YES! I care because I object. I'm disappointed that Mehgan ditched her career, and one of my favorite Netflix shows, to join the control freak royal family that drove Prince Harry's mother from the palace. Mehgan Markle has already been attacked so viciously for her race that the palace issued...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 8, 2018:

I am waiting to see their first born.....I am sure Queen Elizabeth doesn't mind Harry marries a mixed race person because he is not the heir to the crown.

It's tough trying to recruit new members.

ChurchLess comments on Feb 8, 2018:

It's because we all went to HELL.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 8, 2018:

Go to the Atheists groups in FB...also those in Spanish....and you will get members. I discovered this groi\up in FB....and trust me I post.

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GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Feb 6, 2018:

Okay... I want to see his birth certificate.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 8, 2018:

@GipsyOfNewSpain Either way...both are bad ones.

YAY!! With this one silly post, I bounded over the points to Level 6! Next stop - SuperUser of ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 6, 2018:

And I am posting / answering non-stop and I can't pass from level 7.0.....grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 8, 2018:

@RobCampbell May no be a big deal for you but is fun (you get to eat ice cream with each new level...lol). BTW, I am on my way to level 8...LOL

Kentucky Passes ‘Don’t Say Darwin’ Bill

Levi_Hinton comments on Feb 6, 2018:

If that were true, I would immediately immigrate. I still want out of the U.S. but I have a little time left I think. It is a funny article though. Lol

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 8, 2018:

@GoldenDoll No, the pain of an educator....my profession. BTW, English is my second language.

Why is the Bible so poorly written?

Skyfacer comments on Feb 7, 2018:

The so called 'sacred writings' are simply the product of the imaginative human mind. And an excellent 'device' for controlling the believers in such writings.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 7, 2018:

Finally.....Well said.

Anyone dislike their family to the degree thay have changed their name?

KKGator comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Only to the extent that I've never gone back to my maiden name. It's an unnecessary and ridiculous expense anyway.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 7, 2018:

Well, it all depends on "how" your family has treated you...or what they -or one of its members- have done. The son of Charles Manson told to a reporter that he pays for his father's sins. Another reason to change your last name is bullying....I know a girl whose last name is Culasso )huge ass) and she has been teased all her life.

More Americans who consider themselves white are discovering they are part African through DNA tests...

Atheopagan comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Well, I've had my DNA done, and I'm not, but I was disappointed when I found that out. I think it's pretty lame that NO ONE in my lineage has ever crossed out of their own group and married someone of a different race. Cowards.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 7, 2018:

Nobody is a coward for doing what they think is best for them.

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GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Feb 6, 2018:

Okay... I want to see his birth certificate.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 7, 2018:

@GipsyOfNewSpain Do you think I never heard of Trump asking for Obama's birth certificate? Dear, please. I am not pendeja.I

Are you a simple creature?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Are you referring to the simplicity that shows up in class and elegance?

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 7, 2018:

@FrayedBear IMHO the simpler the classier....as another sign of elegance. OK? Don't get your panties on a wad; nobody is talking about social class.

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GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Feb 6, 2018:

Okay... I want to see his birth certificate.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 7, 2018:

@GipsyOfNewSpain Well, to compare Bergoglio to Obama is an insult to BO.....and I didn't like him at all.

Are you a simple creature?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Are you referring to the simplicity that shows up in class and elegance?

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 7, 2018:

@FrayedBear I don't see a reason for your laughing.

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GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Feb 6, 2018:

Okay... I want to see his birth certificate.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 7, 2018:

May I ask you why? I wish he wasn't Argentinian.

Kentucky Passes ‘Don’t Say Darwin’ Bill

Levi_Hinton comments on Feb 6, 2018:

If that were true, I would immediately immigrate. I still want out of the U.S. but I have a little time left I think. It is a funny article though. Lol

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 7, 2018:

@GoldenDoll Yes, the pain of an educator.

Kentucky Passes ‘Don’t Say Darwin’ Bill

Levi_Hinton comments on Feb 6, 2018:

If that were true, I would immediately immigrate. I still want out of the U.S. but I have a little time left I think. It is a funny article though. Lol

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 6, 2018:

Emigrate?

Alone or with friends?

twshield comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Sorry u had a bad time. I love shopping....Its what i do as often as i can. I am not a huge fan of people and their unruly screaming children but i just focus on my goal, finding deals! i usually shop alone because my friends criticize me for spending too much money. I am not trying to hear all ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 6, 2018:

@twshield LOL...I am saying it was not wonderful because I wasn't alone and because the kids around were ihorrendous.

Alone or with friends?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 5, 2018:

I don't like shopping when I expect little kids to be around. Not that I do much shopping besides the grocery store and occasional clothing. I do shop Amazon. I don't like crowds or kids this time of year.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 6, 2018:

U don't like crowds / kid any time of the year....lack of manners bothers me 24 x 7.

Alone or with friends?

vnufall comments on Feb 5, 2018:

It depends where I am shopping. Lots of kids, forget it.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 6, 2018:

Recently I made a mother to feel like s...t by placing my hands on my ears when her three kids began to scream besides me. Since I noticed they were Spanish speaking I also said to her few words that make her to feel even worse than s...t.

Happy Waitangi day everyone!! (New Zealand day) Its a beautiful day for a day off :) The Treaty...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Waitomo Caves, Rotorua (smell of sulfur), Wellington....great memories from your country Aotearoa

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 6, 2018:

@Sacha I had great time in NZ

I would like to know which system of the brain gets activated by religion in order to produce what ...

AxeElf comments on Feb 4, 2018:

Well of course it's the cerebral cortex--that is where intentional actions come from. I don't know if it's "activated by religion" per se, though; more likely activated by a kind of groupthink desire to be one of the cool kids.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 6, 2018:

@AxeElf Dear, I know about the rational behavior and the cerebral cortex...I wanted to know about the "job" of the LS in these cases. Curiosity.

Alone or with friends?

OfficialQueenS7 comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Social anxiety dictates online shopping. However, I'll go with my kids, or my mom sometimes. If only to be alone-among-others...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 6, 2018:

It may be social anxiety for you....in my case pisses me off because I have to wait for the other person.

Alone or with friends?

twshield comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Sorry u had a bad time. I love shopping....Its what i do as often as i can. I am not a huge fan of people and their unruly screaming children but i just focus on my goal, finding deals! i usually shop alone because my friends criticize me for spending too much money. I am not trying to hear all ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 5, 2018:

MY OP wasn't about having a bad time but presenting a side of my personality...a side my friends have questioned me about since my mood changes 180 degrees. I love shopping...as long as I am alone.

Alone or with friends?

Charlene comments on Feb 5, 2018:

So why didn't just bow out from That invite?

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 5, 2018:

1. Originally was only lunch 2) I was driving them

I would like to know which system of the brain gets activated by religion in order to produce what ...

AxeElf comments on Feb 4, 2018:

Well of course it's the cerebral cortex--that is where intentional actions come from. I don't know if it's "activated by religion" per se, though; more likely activated by a kind of groupthink desire to be one of the cool kids.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 5, 2018:

@AxeElf No, they taught me the LS was responsible for the emotional reactions (the animal behavior in humans).. I only want to now this because the " human side of us" can't be responsible for such inhuman behavior.