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It is super fucking weird being unitedstatesian, being fully aware of how repressive the Iranian regime is, being fully aware of how fucking unhinged our own regime is, and straight up rooting for the Iranian hackers here
this post was submitted on 27 Mar 2026
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being unitedstatesian
Tangent here. I've always hated that there's no concise name for this. Using "American" is just ridiculously egotistical. Lately I've been saying "U.S. American" but even that sounds a bit obnoxious.
Canadian here. We don't use "American" as USA has taken it for themselves. It's not often a concern for most of us.
Use "American". Most people know what it means.
Not sure how helpful this is, but where I'm from, we often use "Jenkki" - Yank, when talking about you guys :D I know it has different meaning over there, here its sort of a neutral word. At least in my mind.
Its also a brand name of the most popular chewing gum, haha
Yeah unfortunately we can't use that for southerners or they will lose their shit.
If they complain, you should just say "you lost, get over it" I'm sure they'll understand, I hear they are very friendly and hospitable.
Are you Finnish, Estonian, or Magyar by any chance? Maltese?
Finn
Perkele.
Excellent point, I agree.
I disagree vehemently but I am not going to argue the uncontrollable murderous Fin.
Sharks have fins, Finland has Finns.
I say Fins, and I stand by it.
You are free to be incorrect, my weird little friend.
I'm a writer. I can write what I want and claim interpretational prerogative and agentic primacy. You stand no chance.
Unfortunately, with the good people, the early immigrants brought their repressors as well.
Anyone know where can I actually read what excerpts they released?
They report that excerpts were published online but don't even describe what was published?
Pre-covid emails only it seems
When your password is 1980, it isn't that hard
Haven't taken a look yet but there's a zip file link.