>>>>I had the opportunity to live in several South American countries (even a few months in Blumenau, SC – Brazil), and a lot in Spain.
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>hey, that's cool! :)
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>>>>That “hate” (like Hilmar Zonneveld pointed out in some messages) it’s generated because US administration regarding foreign policy and such.. nothing to do with common American citizen.
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>Yeah, the diplomacy is really a bad thing... that "Powell guy" has been saying some bad things about Brazil that people over there didn't like that much... :-/
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>>>>Detestation to citizens generally shows up when some poll result supports things like Operation Iraqi Freedom (to point the most recent).
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>that's true...
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>>The truth is that there’s almost the same distribution of good and evil everywhere therefore you may find both everywhere.
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>ah, that's in what I believe! you got to the point. :)
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>>>>Personally I disagree with lots US “parameters” but that isn’t an obstacle to get and/or build true and loyal friendship with people (in fact, one of my best friends is American)
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>yup, agreed. I have a bunch of friends with whom I disagree in a lot of things, but that doesn't mean we can't be friends. There's a keyword here: respect! :)
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>>Didn’t know you’re in Houston! You (and lots of beer) will be welcome to Miami anytime!
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>Cool, the same here... it's getting warmer in Houston; perfect weather for a refreshing beer. :)
>Remember to stop by once you came here.

Claudio;

It may be getting warmer but wait until the Summer! You may begin to think that hot is a "four letter word" (A swear word). :)

Tom