Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

acg

(217 posts)
Thu May 20, 2021, 11:53 AM May 2021

This message was self-deleted by its author

This message was self-deleted by its author (acg) on Fri May 21, 2021, 05:34 PM. When the original post in a discussion thread is self-deleted, the entire discussion thread is automatically locked so new replies cannot be posted.

3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

abqtommy

(14,118 posts)
1. I agree with what you've said about America that is identified as a country in what we
Thu May 20, 2021, 01:33 PM
May 2021

call North America. We have suffered enormously here under the presidency of Former
Fascist Guy, his enablers and supporters.

America is also a large continent full of diverse populations of people, plants and
animals. So it's good that you've identified which America you mean through context.

People are always bringing problems to any population, whether of people, plants or
animals. I've been in Colombia and met some fine, productive people. But it was/is
also a place of "FEAR, ANGER, HATE, (and) SUFFERING" though to the best of my knowledge Former Fascist Guy has never been there.

acg

(217 posts)
2. Thanks for bringing this to my attention -- the difference between "America" and "the Americas".
Thu May 20, 2021, 01:36 PM
May 2021

Appreciate it.

abqtommy

(14,118 posts)
3. I did completely understand just from your context but language is important to me and
Thu May 20, 2021, 02:05 PM
May 2021

this is a discussion board, after all!

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Latino/Hispanic»This message was self-del...