posted July 10, 2008 01:46 PM         

In general the working people of England get impatient with "the P.C brigade" and the most common comment you will hear is "I just take people as I find them." Also fairly standard would be a comment that says 'I don't mind foreignors living here as long as they work and pay tax.'

Sounds about right for the Aries Ascendant, Capricorn Sun. This chart is taken from the 1066 invasion ~ which says it all, really.

Not that I'm denying there are racist bigots about, but in general the above is more typical. As a barometer of social opinion comments left on the Sun or the Mirror online aren't far out. The Guardian carries stories about 'institutional racism', but that's a more left-wing, middle-class paper.

posted July 10, 2008 05:01 PM         

I dont think any specific race is endowed with special attributes.. maybe individuals yes. but not race's as a whole.

no comment on my sun sign btw

posted July 12, 2008 10:49 AM         

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I believe there ARE differences between the races...genetic & otherwise.

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Interesting statement. What is race to you? Do you mean culture? Because what race actually is, is a means of classification founded during the earliest days of European Expansion and Imperialism, for the Europeans to label and classify the differences in the phenotypes or physical characteristics of people they'd found through their expeditions. They traveled to Africa and found the Africans to be "dark!...as if black skinned" and lo and behold they became BLACK people.

So all in all if you think about it, the actual RACE really can only be attributed to pigmentation and other identifiable characteristics, like hair texture, cranial shape and development, which would vary according to where you originate from on the planet. Obviously those closer to the Equator will be darker skinned due to the intensity of the Sun, versus those who live in extreme latitudes where the Sun's intensity is much weaker, and so the amount of melanin and/or pigmentation is significantly decreased. Same as feature development. Those in warmer climates tend to have wider noses than those in cold climates generally possess slimmer/smaller nostrils..this is a marked trait of evolution and adaptation to the environment

That said, it doesn't make sense to believe there are differences between races because race is nothing but a societal classification based upon ones appearances.

Cultural differences are another story. That's probably more likely to what you mean because it has to do with the mores, norms, values, and conditions under which you were raised and what you've associated with your entire life (for some).

That said, I find it interesting that America is a Cancer. You definitely see the negatives and positives. Like our insane need for security at all costs, attributing to our crazed materialism and boundless capitalism, the "American Dream", the need to mother other all nations but we can't even see what's going on in our own house, the inability to be objective about almost ANYTHING hidden by blind Patriotism, all of the family issues, "race" issues (though this isn't really a "Cancer" thing, it attributes to ones roots), obesity issues, etc.

If America was a Sag, it'd be interesting to see how the country's attitude towards immigration shifts- if it shifts at all

posted July 12, 2008 10:47 PM         

Global warming is going to make Earth a level playing ground for everyone when we all start fighting to survive, anyway - a true definition of one big melting pot. Okay, sorry, that kinda just slipped out - must be Mars in Leo today or something

celtic polynesian leo/aries/sag koiflower

posted July 13, 2008 12:05 AM         

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Please tell me what YOU think it means to be an American...we're a country of immigrants (This Land was THEIR Land), & now, more than ever, more people DO NOT have their roots in Europe.

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I think new countries have this struggle - an uncertainty of cultural identification. It was very easy before invasions, colonisations etc... Indigineous peoples lived deep and secure within their culture.

The pouring in of people from different lands to build a 'home' have left the ones being born into that new 'home' with a question of societal identity. Culture can come from the home and home roots: "My grandparents are Irish", "My grandparents are Italian". But stepping out into the greater environment leads to the question of "Who are we?"

It's okay to have your 'roots' in Europe, because that is the history of your country. It's okay to have your 'roots' in Africa, because that is the history of your country. It's okay to have your 'roots' in Italy, Ireland or Spain.

However, the confusion is probably the 'approach' to living in cultural activities, when there is such rich cultural diversity to draw from.

Use "Legislation" as a barometer of cultural diversity. The greater the diversity of culture, the more legislation required to live in that culture.

USA is the most legislated country in the world, and Australia is second. These are two relatively 'new' countries. Academics churn this topic over and over again "What is our cultural identity?" because these countries are still a progressive work in art.

New Zealand, a 'new' country as well, seems to embrace the indigenous culture and is pro-active in putting it to the forefront of its Anglo-Saxon dominated lifestyle. Although, the country has gone through 'growing pains' to get there.

I imagine Hawaii to integrate the 'western/asian' lifestyle, while acknowledging and up-holding the previous Hawaiian culture.

Japan are steeped in its own culture, with very little influence of others arriving on its shores. For those who have lived in Japan, there is a saying "That's very Japanese". Japanese folk seem very secure and proud of their 10,000 year old cultural history. Is Japan Taurean, by the way?

I'm guessing Hawaii would be strong in Fire, too.

Not sure about New Zealand or Australia Sun Signs - will have to look into those two for a good read

In regard to genetics, check out:
http://www.hapmap.org/originhaplotype.html.en

You may find you are genetically related closer to someone living Brazil, then to someone in your area of clanship.

posted July 13, 2008 03:27 AM         

I came here with an open mind and excited heart, furthermore I am a Cancerian so I thought perhaps this country would resonate with me.

Sad to say, I got disillusioned and grew to really dislike the "American" way of life. I won't expound on this too much right now because it's 3.30am and I'm sleepy.

If I was neutral about America before I came, my opinion now veers towards the negative.