Page 2 of 2
Re: Selective teaching of history influences self-image
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:32 am
by Typhoon
Azrael wrote:Typhoon wrote:Azrael wrote:
. . .
. . .
Amusing that the caricature of France is the Marianne babe, unlike everyone else portrayed in an unflattering light.
I think that the image is from a French newspaper. They spell China "Chine" and France's traditional enemies, Germany and England, are portrayed very unflatteringly.
And it looks like Marianne is leaning over the Tsar of Russia, implying that they are allies.
Makes sense. I should have clued in on "Chine".
Now that you mention it, the late Tsar of Russia looks rather handsome compared to the other male depictions.
Re: Selective teaching of history influences self-image
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:32 pm
by Ibrahim
Germany is how I imagine all German men pre-1918 pictured themselves.
Re: Selective teaching of history influences self-image
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:51 pm
by Azrael
Ibrahim wrote:Germany is how I imagine all German men pre-1918 pictured themselves.
That stereotype isn't true. Two of my mother's great-grandfathers left Germany in the 1860s because they didn't want to get drafted.
Re: Selective teaching of history influences self-image
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 1:58 am
by Apollonius
Ibrahim wrote:Germany is how I imagine all German men pre-1918 pictured themselves.
What's your motive here Mr. Kettle?
How long were in Germany? How many places in Germany did you visit? How many Germans did you speak to?
I unsuccessfully tried to start a thread called 'Germany' on this forum a couple months ago. Maybe you'd like to start one and give us some more of your impressions.
Re: Selective teaching of history influences self-image
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:59 am
by Ibrahim
Apollonius wrote:Ibrahim wrote:Germany is how I imagine all German men pre-1918 pictured themselves.
What's your motive here Mr. Kettle?
The destruction of Western Civilization.
How long were in Germany?
Pre-1918?
I unsuccessfully tried to start a thread called 'Germany' on this forum a couple months ago.
Aw.
Re: Selective teaching of history influences self-image
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 7:46 pm
by Apollonius
Ibrahim wrote:Apollonius wrote:Ibrahim wrote:Germany is how I imagine all German men pre-1918 pictured themselves.
What's your motive here Mr. Kettle?
The destruction of Western Civilization.
Ibrahim wrote:Historically Northern Europeans are noted for their individualism, not conformity or discipline. Also their propensity for violence.
If we go back to Tacitus' Germania he makes exactly this argument, so too the early Christian chroniclers of the late Roman empire and early Dark Ages writing about the peoples of northern Europe or the Saxons in England. Violent, independent-minded, and very touchy about personal honor. It actually sounds like a pretty good set of characteristics for a spree-shooter.
Yes, Mr. Kettle, do tell.
Re: Selective teaching of history influences self-image
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 9:14 pm
by Ibrahim
If you disagree with my analysis of Tacitus, please elaborate.
On an unrelated note, I'm also told that the inability to discern serious statements from satirical ones is a symptom of monomania.
The destruction of Western Civilization.
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:08 pm
by monster_gardener
Ibrahim wrote:Apollonius wrote:Ibrahim wrote:Germany is how I imagine all German men pre-1918 pictured themselves.
What's your motive here Mr. Kettle?
The destruction of Western Civilization.
How long were in Germany?
Pre-1918?
I unsuccessfully tried to start a thread called 'Germany' on this forum a couple months ago.
Aw.
Thank You Very Much for your post, Ibs............
What's your motive here Mr. Kettle?
The destruction of Western Civilization.
This does not surprise me.......
Re: Selective teaching of history influences self-image
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:23 pm
by monster_gardener
Ibrahim wrote:If you disagree with my analysis of Tacitus, please elaborate.
On an unrelated note, I'm also told that the inability to discern serious statements from satirical ones is a symptom of autism.
Thank You very Much for your post, Ibrahim.
On an unrelated note, I'm also told that the inability to discern serious statements from satirical ones is a symptom of autism.
You mean people with "A Beautiful Mind" like John Nash?
How Many Mono-Manias ;) Can a Chaos Monkey Have at One Time.
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:35 pm
by monster_gardener
Ibrahim wrote:If you disagree with my analysis of Tacitus, please elaborate.
On an unrelated note, I'm also told that the inability to discern serious statements from satirical ones is a symptom of monomania.
Thank You Very Much for your post, Ibrahim.
So now it is monomania..........
Like the urge to constantly diss the West while moving to* and living in it?
Well, I'm not perfect either.....
I too am a Sinful Depraved Egotistical Chaos Monkey..........
Currently juggling several Mono-manias
at the same time..........
Which is even funnier when done in Spanish..........
http://www.spanishdict.com/translate/mono
*Correct me if I am wrong about this part.