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What it means to be Dominican?
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Warmth and Softness
However, the truth is the truth.
It is what it is and to know what is happening in the country is educating and is part of regional and cultural studies... :classic:
But yes, I know, there are always people who step into a pile of .... and then praise the warmth and softness of it.
donP
I have nothing against Dominicans and I am married to one.
However, the truth is the truth.
It is what it is and to know what is happening in the country is educating and is part of regional and cultural studies... :classic:
But yes, I know, there are always people who step into a pile of .... and then praise the warmth and softness of it.
donP
But yes, I know, there are always people who step into a pile of .... and then praise the warmth and softness of it.
donP
and there are others who apparently by choice sit in it and then have the gall to complain.
Balderdash Don. By far the majority of your posts would insinuate that Dominicans are crude and inferior.
Being Catholic I'm certainly not promoting bad behavior anywhere and certainly don' plan on raising my Dominican daughter's to do everything that "some" find acceptable here anymore than what "some" find acceptable in the States but I won't be teaching them that every single characteristic of Dominican culture is barbaric, uncouth, selfish and primitive as you would have us believe.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcyvusf7zwg <----- "No me hable, no me fuc*ing hable!!!" Brilliant!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcyvusf7zwg <----- "No me hable, no me fuc*ing hable!!!" Brilliant!
Let the Truth Be Known
I may at times pick newspaper articles (and I usually give their links) that you do not like, but I hardly ever give my opinion about Dominicans (or other nationalities for that matter) on a public message board.
Neither do I want to make someone believe things, as I am not a missionary and do not have an agenda ( I do not own a restaurant, bar, real estate agency, tour operator's, construction company, etc... :laugh: ) like so many who fear that the reality of this country (which I am quite fond of) is known.
donP
Please find such in my posts and quote.
I may at times pick newspaper articles (and I usually give their links) that you do not like, but I hardly ever give my opinion about Dominicans (or other nationalities for that matter) on a public message board.
Neither do I want to make someone believe things, as I am not a missionary and do not have an agenda ( I do not own a restaurant, bar, real estate agency, tour operator's, construction company, etc... :laugh: ) like so many who fear that the reality of this country (which I am quite fond of) is known.
donP
Touche Don.
Nonetheless, you are quite adept at letting your real feelings known by posting "pertinent" articles generally in response to anything positive posted about Dominicans.
I'm not a missionary and as of yet I have no business in the country so I have nothing to gain from painting the DR better than it is. I've certainly complained enough about this country but my issue about a lot of what's posted on this board is that Dominican culture is inherently selfish, corrupt and inferior and I would disagree based on my personal observations.
Better than that I have seen "NO TIRAR BASURA" on TV as commercials but that doesn't help and neither does the 500 pesos fine, they just need to be thrown in jail until they learn their lesson.
No Fine Country
The law is there (Law 120-99):
" Art. 4.- Las personas que sean sorprendidas tirando basura, desechos o desperdicios de cualquier tipo, del tama?o que fuere, en los lugares p?blicos, ser?n condenados a las penas de dos (2) hasta diez (10) d?as de prisi?n o multas de quinientos (RD$500.00) a mil (RD$1,000.00) pesos, o ambas penas a la vez.
But as so many other laws it is not enforced.
Jail is no option, the whole nation would have to be in jail....
A fine would certainly help
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but would it not be against the 'culture"? :cheeky:
donP
The law is there (Law 120-99):
" Art. 4.- Las personas que sean sorprendidas tirando basura, desechos o desperdicios de cualquier tipo, del tama?o que fuere, en los lugares p?blicos, ser?n condenados a las penas de dos (2) hasta diez (10) d?as de prisi?n o multas de quinientos (RD$500.00) a mil (RD$1,000.00) pesos, o ambas penas a la vez.
But as so many other laws it is not enforced.
Jail is no option, the whole nation would have to be in jail....
A fine would certainly help
ExpatSingapore - Information about Singapore: Law and Order In Singapore
but would it not be against the 'culture"? :cheeky:
donP
Always looking for personal attacks....
Haha, you stepped in it (again).irate:
fine = financial punishment
Oh, sorry (as you are fluent in Spanish):
fine = multa
And you (as a native speaker of English) do not know that? :tired:
donP
Haha, you stepped in it (again).
irate:fine = financial punishment
Oh, sorry (as you are fluent in Spanish):
fine = multa
And you (as a native speaker of English) do not know that? :tired:
donP
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It's HOPELESS donp!
"Chip",may,or may not, have an "Agenda",But his "Dominican Glass" is not only "Half Full",it is full of the Nectar of the GODS!
Chip,on the other hand,is TOTALLY FULL of "something" else!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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"Chip",may,or may not, have an "Agenda",But his "Dominican Glass" is not only "Half Full",it is full of the Nectar of the GODS!
Chip,on the other hand,is TOTALLY FULL of "something" else!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Traditions, thats what I think of as being "Dominican". No matter how bad things can be for someone their traditions are important to them. As for the garbage issue I think it is more about the culture. Not all but many feel that if their own government does not live up to their promises (better conditions etc..) why should they care. Like feeling defeated in their own country.
The Wannabe Dominican
1. I do not "criticize Dominicans in every aspect".
I asked you to substantiate your allegations (with quotes). So far you have failed.
2. Even if I did criticize Dominicans it could not be "personal to you", as you are not a Dominican.
(I know you are trying hard... :laugh: ).
donP
1. I do not "criticize Dominicans in every aspect".
I asked you to substantiate your allegations (with quotes). So far you have failed.
2. Even if I did criticize Dominicans it could not be "personal to you", as you are not a Dominican.
(I know you are trying hard... :laugh: ).
donP
Don
My daughters and wife are Dominican. Shouldn't that be enough? If it isn't my family patriarch's mother was Dominican as well.
Like I said I will concede that you haven't posted everything that I said you did but I believe your manner of refuting positive comments about Dominicans and other negatives posts leave little room for doubt what you think of Dominicans.
You could always post some positive aspects about the DR and it's culture to change my opinion but I'm not sure you can.
Don
My daughters and wife are Dominican. Shouldn't that be enough? If it isn't my family patriarch's mother was Dominican as well.
Like I said I will concede that you haven't posted everything that I said you did but I believe your manner of refuting positive comments about Dominicans and other negatives posts leave little room for doubt what you think of Dominicans.
You could always post some positive aspects about the DR and it's culture to change my opinion but I'm not sure you can.
Chip,
What happened to your Haitian bloodline, sheeeeeesh, I am not going to start digging up old threads now ole' boy. Happy Independance Day mang.
tio tambo'
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