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Old 03-23-2014, 08:09 PM
 
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I was a huge supporter of Musharraf since his coup. I actually got to meet him twice and was at his rally before he was back to Pakistan.

Make no mistake though all the big political parties are pro US /China.
The Gov't of Pakistan does nothing for their people. Not like the US Gov't.
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Old 03-23-2014, 11:35 PM
 
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Back to topic - OP they may appear "Westernised" but in my experience those from the Indian subcontinent can be extraordinarily biased themselves.

They have a "caste" system which means society is strictly ranked and some are untouchable, by mere virtue of their last name or the town they come from.

Your average Westerner is considered untouchable by your average Indian type person.

It's just the way it is in their culture. There is no "equality" as we understand it.
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Old 03-24-2014, 05:56 AM
 
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Back to topic - OP they may appear "Westernised" but in my experience those from the Indian subcontinent can be extraordinarily biased themselves.

They have a "caste" system which means society is strictly ranked and some are untouchable, by mere virtue of their last name or the town they come from.

Your average Westerner is considered untouchable by your average Indian type person.

It's just the way it is in their culture. There is no "equality" as we understand it.
Pakistan doesn't have a caste system, even if you found a Pakistani Hindu that opted to stay in Pakistan they did so because they would be low caste in India. Families in Pakistan are ranked by wealth and power just like it is in the good old US.
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Old 03-24-2014, 11:38 AM
 
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lol, of course it's the typical Americans who usually leave their so called "nest" at 18 are the ones who always bring up the "living at home" statements.

If you have decent, respectable, non-drinking, and a loving family, what's even the point of moving out? I love living at home, I get to see my mom everyday, and my dad and I might not get along, but he doesn't bother me.

Even tho I'm unemployed, when i had a job, I never had to pay rent, majority will go towards stuff i want to buy or savings.

People don't realize the benefits of staying home. I could be a bachelor till I'm 40 for all i care, and I'll bring anyone in my room as i damn please. While i enjoy my luxurious summers and calm and collected winters.
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Old 03-24-2014, 12:36 PM
 
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lol, of course it's the typical Americans who usually leave their so called "nest" at 18 are the ones who always bring up the "living at home" statements.

If you have decent, respectable, non-drinking, and a loving family, what's even the point of moving out? I love living at home, I get to see my mom everyday, and my dad and I might not get along, but he doesn't bother me.

Even tho I'm unemployed, when i had a job, I never had to pay rent, majority will go towards stuff i want to buy or savings.

People don't realize the benefits of staying home. I could be a bachelor till I'm 40 for all i care, and I'll bring anyone in my room as i damn please. While i enjoy my luxurious summers and calm and collected winters.

Mom said you have to leave the door open if a girl's in there with you.
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Old 03-24-2014, 02:00 PM
 
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Mom said you have to leave the door open if a girl's in there with you.
My mom always requested that I close the door if a girl was in my room.
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Old 03-24-2014, 02:56 PM
 
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Mom said you have to leave the door open if a girl's in there with you.
It's easier to holler downstairs for Mom to bring up the Oreos and juice boxes, though.
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Old 03-25-2014, 12:01 AM
 
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Back to topic - OP they may appear "Westernised" but in my experience those from the Indian subcontinent can be extraordinarily biased themselves.

They have a "caste" system which means society is strictly ranked and some are untouchable, by mere virtue of their last name or the town they come from.

Your average Westerner is considered untouchable by your average Indian type person.

It's just the way it is in their culture. There is no "equality" as we understand it.
Biased with what? The 'caste' system is outdated. This does not apply much in big metropolitan cities like Mumbai and Karachi.
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Old 03-25-2014, 12:02 AM
 
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Pakistan doesn't have a caste system, even if you found a Pakistani Hindu that opted to stay in Pakistan they did so because they would be low caste in India. Families in Pakistan are ranked by wealth and power just like it is in the good old US.
Are you familiar with Karachi? There is a big class system. What about a Punjabi girl going out with a Sindhi girl?

Wealth and power applies to pretty much everywhere though.
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Old 03-25-2014, 12:04 AM
 
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lol, of course it's the typical Americans who usually leave their so called "nest" at 18 are the ones who always bring up the "living at home" statements.

If you have decent, respectable, non-drinking, and a loving family, what's even the point of moving out? I love living at home, I get to see my mom everyday, and my dad and I might not get along, but he doesn't bother me.

Even tho I'm unemployed, when i had a job, I never had to pay rent, majority will go towards stuff i want to buy or savings.

People don't realize the benefits of staying home. I could be a bachelor till I'm 40 for all i care, and I'll bring anyone in my room as i damn please. While i enjoy my luxurious summers and calm and collected winters.
Yes. There are many benefits of families living together because each person ends up saving more money that can go towards investing. This is why there are so many wealthy Asians in USA and not to forget Asians also have the highest income in USA.
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