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Paul
A lot of people stereotype about the country and that sort of annoys me so I'd like to know your honest opinions.
Answer
The country is a beautiful place with lots of potential, the only problem is that the majority of people and government are uneducated, lazy, corrupt, etc. Just a few weeks ago, the Jeffreys Bay municipality went on strike, by which I mean a violent rampage. They destroyed rubbish bags and trashed our streets just because they want a raise. And what do they do all day? NOTHING! May I suggest reading the following, a "letter" to the "previously disadvantaged":
"To the Previously Disadvantage.
We are sorry that our ancestors were intelligent, advanced and
daring enough to explore the wild oceans to discover new countries
and develop them.
We are sorry that those who came before us took you out of the
bush and taught you that there was more to life than beating drums,
killing each other and chasing animals with sticks and stones.
We are sorry that they planned, funded and developed roads,
towns, mines, factories, airports and harbours, all of which you now
claim to be your long deprived inheritance giving you every right to
change and rename these at your discretion.
We are sorry that our parents taught us the value of small but
strong families, to not breed like rabbits and end up as underfed,
diseased, illiterate shack dwellers living in poverty.
We are sorry that when the evil apartheid government provided
you with schools, you decided they'd look better without windows
or in piles of ashes.
We happily gave up those bad days of getting spanked in our all
white Schools for doing something wrong, and much prefer these
days of freedom where problems can be resolved with knives and guns.
We are sorry that it is hard to shake off the bitterness of the
past when you keep on raping, torturing and killing our friends and
family members, and then hide behind the fence of 'human rights'
with smiles on your faces.
We are sorry that we do not trust the government... We have no
reason to be so suspicious because none of these poor "hard working
intellectuals" have ever been involved in any form of "corruption or
irregularities".
We are sorry that we do not trust the police force and, even
though they have openly admitted that they have lost the war against crime
and criminals, we should not be negative and just ignore their
corruption and carry on hoping for the best.
We are sorry that it is more important to you to have players of
colour in our national teams than winning games and promoting
patriotism.
We know that sponsorship doesn't depend on a team's success.
We are sorry that our border posts have been flung open and now
left you competing for jobs against illegal immigrants from our
beautiful neighbouring countries.
All of them countries that have grown into economic powerhouses
after kicking out the 'settlers'.
We are sorry that we don't believe in witchcraft, beet root and
garlic cures, urinating on street corners, virginity testing, slaughtering
of bulls in our back yards, trading women for cattle and other
barbaric practices.
Maybe we just grew up differently.
We are sorry that your medical care, water supplies, roads,
railways and electricity supplies are going down the toilet because
skilled people who could have planned for and resolved these issues
had to be thrown away because they were of the wrong ethnic
background and now have to work in foreign countries where their
skills are highly appreciated.
We are so sorry that we'd like this country to fulfil its potential so
we can once again be proud South Africans.
The Previously Advantaged."
Another thing, (know I am NOT racist), the thing is, the ANC government view all white people as racist. A beautiful example of stupidity is how Julius Malema goes on and on about how racist we are, but then he sings "Kill the boer(white man)"... That same man destroyed his R3000000 house, only to build a R16000000 with OUR tax money. I could go on and on and on and on...
So there!
The country is a beautiful place with lots of potential, the only problem is that the majority of people and government are uneducated, lazy, corrupt, etc. Just a few weeks ago, the Jeffreys Bay municipality went on strike, by which I mean a violent rampage. They destroyed rubbish bags and trashed our streets just because they want a raise. And what do they do all day? NOTHING! May I suggest reading the following, a "letter" to the "previously disadvantaged":
"To the Previously Disadvantage.
We are sorry that our ancestors were intelligent, advanced and
daring enough to explore the wild oceans to discover new countries
and develop them.
We are sorry that those who came before us took you out of the
bush and taught you that there was more to life than beating drums,
killing each other and chasing animals with sticks and stones.
We are sorry that they planned, funded and developed roads,
towns, mines, factories, airports and harbours, all of which you now
claim to be your long deprived inheritance giving you every right to
change and rename these at your discretion.
We are sorry that our parents taught us the value of small but
strong families, to not breed like rabbits and end up as underfed,
diseased, illiterate shack dwellers living in poverty.
We are sorry that when the evil apartheid government provided
you with schools, you decided they'd look better without windows
or in piles of ashes.
We happily gave up those bad days of getting spanked in our all
white Schools for doing something wrong, and much prefer these
days of freedom where problems can be resolved with knives and guns.
We are sorry that it is hard to shake off the bitterness of the
past when you keep on raping, torturing and killing our friends and
family members, and then hide behind the fence of 'human rights'
with smiles on your faces.
We are sorry that we do not trust the government... We have no
reason to be so suspicious because none of these poor "hard working
intellectuals" have ever been involved in any form of "corruption or
irregularities".
We are sorry that we do not trust the police force and, even
though they have openly admitted that they have lost the war against crime
and criminals, we should not be negative and just ignore their
corruption and carry on hoping for the best.
We are sorry that it is more important to you to have players of
colour in our national teams than winning games and promoting
patriotism.
We know that sponsorship doesn't depend on a team's success.
We are sorry that our border posts have been flung open and now
left you competing for jobs against illegal immigrants from our
beautiful neighbouring countries.
All of them countries that have grown into economic powerhouses
after kicking out the 'settlers'.
We are sorry that we don't believe in witchcraft, beet root and
garlic cures, urinating on street corners, virginity testing, slaughtering
of bulls in our back yards, trading women for cattle and other
barbaric practices.
Maybe we just grew up differently.
We are sorry that your medical care, water supplies, roads,
railways and electricity supplies are going down the toilet because
skilled people who could have planned for and resolved these issues
had to be thrown away because they were of the wrong ethnic
background and now have to work in foreign countries where their
skills are highly appreciated.
We are so sorry that we'd like this country to fulfil its potential so
we can once again be proud South Africans.
The Previously Advantaged."
Another thing, (know I am NOT racist), the thing is, the ANC government view all white people as racist. A beautiful example of stupidity is how Julius Malema goes on and on about how racist we are, but then he sings "Kill the boer(white man)"... That same man destroyed his R3000000 house, only to build a R16000000 with OUR tax money. I could go on and on and on and on...
So there!
Why in the world does everyone call Bono a hypocrite?
TeaganRay
I dont get it? Hes done so much and has given so much money and sent 20 million african children to school yet you go on youtube and every vid with him someone says
" bonos a do*che bag, and a hypocrite "
blah blah blah
Answer
Sadly, we live in a very jaded world that is horribly misinformed and too focused on trying to be cool. Therefore, we are plagued with folks who love to put down anyone who actually puts his action where his mouth is and gets things done.
About two years ago "South Park" (which incidentally hasn't been funny in about 10 years) did an episode that made fun of Bono for his charitable contributions and compared him to "a human piece of sh*t. So because these two drug-addicted idiots who have contributed nothing to the planet except fart jokes and the "Uncle F*cker" song took it upon themselves to criticize an entertainer far more talented than the two of them for doing far more than either one of them has accomplished. And every sheep in this nation followed along with the criticism of one of the world's greatest philanthropists.
Truth be told, Bono is probably the most genuine, open-hearted and down-to-earth celebrities that are currently in existence. If Bono had told the world to save Africa while doing nothing himself, I'd be the first to say he was a douche for what he was doing. I can't stand it anymore than anyone else when a celebrity jumps onto a cause for the publicity. Bono has changed things so much in Africa by raising the level of awareness in this world. He has spoken with presidents, Popes, billionaire business tycoons, religious leaders and politicians to rally support behind his cause. He has done for Africa what no other person with his influence has done.
My advice is to ignore them. U2 has millions of fans and Bono is still one of the more well-respected people on the planet. The minority of nay-sayers are sadly a very vocal group. It makes them feel better about their own pathetic existence for a life when they criticize someone who has actually done something worthwhile.
Sadly, we live in a very jaded world that is horribly misinformed and too focused on trying to be cool. Therefore, we are plagued with folks who love to put down anyone who actually puts his action where his mouth is and gets things done.
About two years ago "South Park" (which incidentally hasn't been funny in about 10 years) did an episode that made fun of Bono for his charitable contributions and compared him to "a human piece of sh*t. So because these two drug-addicted idiots who have contributed nothing to the planet except fart jokes and the "Uncle F*cker" song took it upon themselves to criticize an entertainer far more talented than the two of them for doing far more than either one of them has accomplished. And every sheep in this nation followed along with the criticism of one of the world's greatest philanthropists.
Truth be told, Bono is probably the most genuine, open-hearted and down-to-earth celebrities that are currently in existence. If Bono had told the world to save Africa while doing nothing himself, I'd be the first to say he was a douche for what he was doing. I can't stand it anymore than anyone else when a celebrity jumps onto a cause for the publicity. Bono has changed things so much in Africa by raising the level of awareness in this world. He has spoken with presidents, Popes, billionaire business tycoons, religious leaders and politicians to rally support behind his cause. He has done for Africa what no other person with his influence has done.
My advice is to ignore them. U2 has millions of fans and Bono is still one of the more well-respected people on the planet. The minority of nay-sayers are sadly a very vocal group. It makes them feel better about their own pathetic existence for a life when they criticize someone who has actually done something worthwhile.
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