If someone mentions the southern part of Norway around you, and you say, "Isn't that where the Norwegian rednecks are?" and someone from Texas who happens to be overly sensitive is in the room, odds are good she will find it offensive. If she retorts, "That's exactly the kind of thing you expect from a Northerner", that is NOT offensive. Why, you ask? Because it is retaliation. And retaliation apparently always has the moral high ground. Just thought you should know.
Who is "briwei"?
- briwei
- San Diego, California, United States
- I've been described before as a "very silly man". Granted, I was the one doing the describing, but I'm an excellent judge of character. I find it hard to label myself in many other ways as the thing I identify with most is making people smile and laugh. I have two great kids and a wonderful wife and you will likely see things about them crop up in these pages. Family is another big theme with me. I'll try not to be a shameless braggart about my family, but I do consider them pretty special. I welcome intelligent discourse and even *gasp* opposing views. Please try to keep it civil, however.
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