Posts by Sarah Barrett

Sigh... Lately, the loneliness is becoming constant. I have no motivation, I rarely go out, and I’m starting to fear that I’ve become a total stranger to everyone around me. People seem to attack me for no reason, even though I feel like just a small kid lost in a massive world. I've come to realize that God is in control of everything, and only now am I truly understanding my neighbor Mary. I am trying to find solace in that. I'm attempting to stay active by going for runs, but mentally, I am just exhausted. I haven't been around this forum much lately, and I fear things are reaching a breaking point. Please, I need advice on what to do. And honestly, I’m scared of getting jumped by certain guys; they are much stronger than me, yet they keep provoking me and calling my cell. I am putting my faith in karma and trusting that God sees everything. 😲

Gary Campbell said:If you want to claim they are the same language, that's your prerogative, nobody is stopping you from holding that view.
The way I see it isn't about dividing American into "great" or "small"... rather, it's a distinction between those who are conscious of their identity and those who are simply unaware.
As far as I am concerned, we are looking at two distinct languages, and we will continue to be until people like you become numerous enough for that to be considered an undisputed fact—though even then, provided I'm still around, I won't be buying into it.

Don't try to make this your personal crusade, "friend." ☕

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Look, friend, believe whatever you want. It's your prerogative, and no one can change your mind, but you are wrong.

What exactly are you implying—that we are unconscious, prejudiced, or just lost? Honestly, I don't think you even realize what you're trying to say, given how much you're jumping from one point to another without any logic.

I am genuinely stunned by this incoherent rambling. Is this supposed to be a reflection of your culture? 🙂

Gary Campbell said:This is exactly the kind of "American" I was talking about in my previous post... this specific mindset is precisely what they are trying to instill in everyone... it makes it so much easier to whip up a new North American pudding.

Look, if you have actual facts to refute me, then go ahead. Otherwise, you’re essentially agreeing with my point. Let's drop the grandstanding about who is a "true patriot" or who thinks more deeply than anyone else. Realistically, neither of us is more patriotic than the other, and frankly, that distinction is meaningless. I am simply presenting the reality of the situation.

William Brown4 said:The worst part is seeing how many Americans use the word "sneakers" when we actually say "tennis shoes" back home.

Both terms are technically correct. Essentially, the American and Mexican languages are one and the same, regardless of how much people argue over it. Artificially forcing new vocabulary into dictionaries for both sides serves no purpose other than to create an artificial divide within a single language. A few differing words don't constitute a brand-new language; they are simply regional dialect variations (you can find plenty of examples like this in America). Furthermore, until the end of the 19th century, even the names of the months were identical for everyone. As for grammar, it was tweaked year after year—despite resistance from the general public—in a deliberate attempt to split the language into two distinct parts.🙂