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"I would tell them that, if George W Bush wins again, the United States faces utter disaster. That the question facing voters is no longer whether or not George W Bush is a pathetic fascist stooge. The question is whether - Bush having already demonstrated himself to be a fascist stooge - the American people like it that way, and see that as their future." - Hunter S Thompson

Nick Morera wrote:"I would tell them that, if George W Bush wins again, the United States faces utter disaster. That the question facing voters is no longer whether or not George W Bush is a pathetic fascist stooge. The question is whether - Bush having already demonstrated himself to be a fascist stooge - the American people like it that way, and see that as their future." - Hunter S Thompson

Fascist Stooge... AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA... :hehe:

pcmodem wrote:

Not the current young generation (20's & 30's). The young generation I'd say are more materialistic and spend more money than their Caucasian counterparts.
-PCM

ABCs or FOBs? Not in my experience. My sister-in-law and her fiance are two of the CHEAPEST people I've ever met (Chinese or otherwise). They are ~30 yrs. old. In general in the San Gabriel Valley/Monterey Park Area (HIGH Chinese pop.) at Chinese restaurants 10% tip is the norm across the board. Of course, most of the people I know are more in the FOB category than the ABC category so that may be a significant factor.

ABC's.

Though if you go to HK, Singapore, or Taiwan, the young people there are just like the ABC's.
-PCM

Nick Morera wrote:"I would tell them that, if George W Bush wins again, the United States faces utter disaster..." - Hunter S Thompson

Faces utter disaster? It's already happening before their eyes, but the voting public is too moronic to care or notice. They'll vote for Bush, since he's their candidate, even if he allows tax laws that favor corporations to send jobs abroad, puts taxpayers deeper debt (national debt), and sends their sons off to dodge bullets in Iraq.
-PCM

gregsan wrote:ABCs or FOBs? Not in my experience. My sister-in-law and her fiance are two of the CHEAPEST people I've ever met (Chinese or otherwise). They are ~30 yrs. old.

I think it depends on what things are important to the individual: I still don't have cable or DSL at home, yet I gladly plunk down bucks for Ryoko stuff, DVDs, eating out, etc...

San Gabriel Valley/Monterey Park Area (HIGH Chinese pop.)

That's an understatement: you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a Chinese person in those areas... :hehe:

at Chinese restaurants 10% tip is the norm across the board.

Yup. We always get on my mom when she pays the bill at a Chinese restaurant...

God bless President George W. Quayle and all those who voted for him.

I guess the only consolation is that the Bush presidency will last only another 4 years. After that, well...will it be the Terminator for President?!!?

thetenken wrote:I guess the only consolation is that the Bush presidency will last only another 4 years. After that, well...will it be the Terminator for President?!!?

As long as it is not Jeb Bush... That would really suck.

thetenken wrote:I guess the only consolation is that the Bush presidency will last only another 4 years. After that, well...will it be the Terminator for President?!!?

Why not ? :hehe: :hehe: :hehe:

French president has congratulated Bush a few hours ago...
What a ***** bast**d , hypocrit ?!... In 2007 , he'll probably go to prison :crazy:
But he didn't have the choice, what else could he say to the leader of the world ?

bmwracer wrote:
I think it depends on what things are important to the individual: I still don't have cable or DSL at home, yet I gladly plunk down bucks for Ryoko stuff, DVDs, eating out, etc...

Actually I think I apply the term MORE to the giving of money to others (in tips, gifts, etc...) though willingness to part with money for purchases in general does come into play.

bmwracer wrote:
Yup. We always get on my mom when she pays the bill at a Chinese restaurant...

I was embarassed when we ate Buffet at the Mirage in Vegas a few years back. ~$25/person champagne brunch meal and I think my sister-in-law wanted to tip $1.

pcmodem wrote:
but the voting public is too moronic to care or notice. They'll vote for Bush, since he's their candidate, even if he allows tax laws that favor corporations to send jobs abroad, puts taxpayers deeper debt (national debt), and sends their sons off to dodge bullets in Iraq.
-PCM

Remarks like this just make Democrats look like BITTER SORE LOSERS.

The people in the military (the one's ACTUALLY losing their lives) support Bush by a vast majority (4-1).

gregsan wrote:Actually I think I apply the term MORE to the giving of money to others (in tips, gifts, etc...) though willingness to part with money for purchases in general does come into play

Oddly, I usually tip pretty well (~20%) unless the waiter/waitress is a total jerk, but I don't usually donate to charities since they harrass me with their junk mail...

I was embarassed when we ate Buffet at the Mirage in Vegas a few years back. ~$25/person champagne brunch meal and I think my sister-in-law wanted to tip $1.

Yow. High rollers. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
Yow. High rollers. :sweat:

The buffet or the Casino? We don't stay there...and only ate at the buffet once. $25/person isn't too much. High rollers would be like $50-75/person. A sushi dinner will cost you usually $20+ per person.

Speaking of buffets in Vegas... I loved the Buffet at the Rio in Vegas. They have such a huge selection. Of course the best part is the desert section. :mrgreen:

gregsan wrote:

Remarks like this just make Democrats look like BITTER SORE LOSERS.

I would say that I am bitter, sad, mad, and a hundred other emotions all in one. I am not ashamed to admit that I am proud to say it. I wanted Kerry to win because I thought he was the best man for the job and the person I really did not want to win will be president for the next 4 years of my life. Unless he and Cheney are impeached! I hope, I hope, I hope.

Doramafan113 wrote:Speaking of buffets in Vegas... I loved the Buffet at the Rio in Vegas. They have such a huge selection. Of course the best part is the desert section. :mrgreen:

The World Buffet (or something like that)? It's good...but the lines are so LONG! :sweat:

gregsan wrote:

The World Buffet (or something like that)? It's good...but the lines are so LONG! :sweat:

True I think we waited 45 minutes. last time :sweat:

Doramafan113 wrote:

I would say that I am bitter, sad, mad, and a hundred other emotions all in one. I am not ashamed to admit that I am proud to say it. I wanted Kerry to win because I thought he was the best man for the job and the person I really did not want to win will be president for the next 4 years of my life. Unless he and Cheney are impeached! I hope, I hope, I hope.

Hehe, I don't think Kerry was the best man for the job, but I do agree with you that I wish the Bush administration wasn't back in again.

I think this series of Economist articles are very good. There is definitely a split in terms of Americans, which I think is kinda bad.

http://www.economist.com/displayStory.cfm?Story_id=2172066

Read the whole series, especially us vs. us. Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Bush is also good.

In terms of the Chinese issue, there are Chinese either way. Some spend money on some things, but are very stingy on others. My parents are in the restaurant industry, so we always tip well...

Doramafan113 wrote:

gregsan wrote:
Remarks like this just make Democrats look like BITTER SORE LOSERS.

I would say that I am bitter, sad, mad, and a hundred other emotions all in one. I am not ashamed to admit that I am proud to say it. I wanted Kerry to win because I thought he was the best man for the job and the person I really did not want to win will be president for the next 4 years of my life. Unless he and Cheney are impeached! I hope, I hope, I hope.

Me too. I am bitter, I am a sore loser, and I'm damned depressed. And I'm not ashamed to shout it from the rooftops.

Re: Impeachment. No chance of that unless the Democrats pick up enough seats in the House and Senate in '06 to reclaim the majority. As it stands now, these guys can do anything they want without fear of recrimination.