Do you feel that you are not indigenous to any country? I kinda do.

Do you feel that you are not indigenous to any country? In other words, do you feel as if you don't have a homeland?

I'm European American, so I'm obviously not indigenous to North America. However, my family and ancestors have been on this continent long enough that I feel that I'm not indigenous to Europe.

I'm of French and Scandinavian descent, yet I don't feel indigenous or native to France or Scandinavia. I'm an American citizen born in America. I speak English as my first and sole language. I'm fully assimilated into American culture because I was born here. So, am I even indigenous to any place on Earth? The only place I know for sure that I'm indigenous to is the planet Earth itself. :P

Are European Americans indigenous to Europe? Are African Americans indigenous to Africa? What about Asian Americans whose ancestors have been here for over a century?

Who cares? I'll start my own damn country.

But really, I'm an American. And I feel like an American.

I just had to make that clear.

You aren't European american if you aren't from Europe but no I don't agree with you. I feel like I'm 100% indigenous to the US.

Why do you say "obviously not indigenous to North America"?

You aren't European american if you aren't from Europe

Pirate700

Why do you say "obviously not indigenous to North America"?

Oleg_Huzwog

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

You aren't European american if you aren't from Europe

gamerguru100

You aren't European american if you aren't from Europe but no I don't agree with you. I feel like I'm 100% indigenous to the US.

Pirate700

I feel indigenous, for sure. Native? No, not really...but I definately feel this was meant to be my home.

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

You aren't European american if you aren't from Europe but no I don't agree with you. I feel like I'm 100% indigenous to the US.

gamerguru100

My homeland would be Scotland because there are 2 castle ruins belonging to Clan Lamont their and one intact castle built by Clan Duncan. I would consider scotland my homeland and it is a place I wish to visit. I am even descended from 2 Irish Kings, an Irish Prince, and a Scottish King. Although I must also say Lebanon is my homeland as well, but more specifically the area around Mount Lebanon where the Maronite's resided. The Maronites were Christains/Eastern Catholics in Lebanon back in the day, and now there is a Maronite Church and a current Maronite Patriarch.

I also have Cherokee in me, but I don't really feel like the US is my homeland, maybe if I went to the specific area where the Cherokee resided. Although the Cherokee I do have is probably less than a percent.

[QUOTE="Oleg_Huzwog"]

Why do you say "obviously not indigenous to North America"?

gamerguru100

You may not be Native with a capital N, but you are native to the place you were born.

I'm indigenous to Earth...that's about it. -Sun_Tzu-

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[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

You aren't European american if you aren't from Europe but no I don't agree with you. I feel like I'm 100% indigenous to the US.

Pirate700

[QUOTE="gamerguru100"]

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

You aren't European american if you aren't from Europe but no I don't agree with you. I feel like I'm 100% indigenous to the US.

Pirate700

amen to that

[QUOTE="gamerguru100"]

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

You aren't European american if you aren't from Europe but no I don't agree with you. I feel like I'm 100% indigenous to the US.

[QUOTE="gamerguru100"][QUOTE="Oleg_Huzwog"]

Why do you say "obviously not indigenous to North America"?

Oleg_Huzwog

You may not be Native with a capital N, but you are native to the place you were born.

When you think about it, we are all indigenous to somewhere else. Even native americans. I'm pretty sure they crossed the land bridge from Asia to get to North America. Nobody has been permanently settled since the beginning of time. All groups have moved.

Take me for example... I'm "cajun". Cajun is actually just a word to describe a particular group of French people. These people used to live in France, and to escape religious persecution, they moved to Nova Scotia, Canada. Then from there, they moved to New Orleans/South Louisiana. I grew up in that culture, and that is what I feel connected to.

I mean, I feel more closely related to France than I do somewhere like Japan. Because our family still has some French influences. But I'm an American. For example, when the Olympics are on, I am cheering for the USA.

YOU as an individual are indiginous to the USA.

[QUOTE="Oleg_Huzwog"]

[QUOTE="gamerguru100"]I'm not Native American.gamerguru100

You may not be Native with a capital N, but you are native to the place you were born.

If ethinicity is the measure by which you choose to judge yourself, then yes, Europe is your answer, regardless of what you "feel".

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="gamerguru100"]Only Native Americans are indigenous to North America, though. Are you Native American?

gamerguru100

[QUOTE="gamerguru100"]

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]Yeah I am a native american. I was born here. No offense dude, but you need to get the terms straightened out and not go by the incorrect PC terminology.

Pirate700

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="gamerguru100"]I'm not offended. Yes, we are both native Americans, meaning we were both born here. But are you a Native American?:P

gamerguru100

[QUOTE="gamerguru100"]

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]I'm not American Indian if that's what you're asking.

Pirate700

[QUOTE="-Sun_Tzu-"]I'm indigenous to Earth...that's about it. Omni-Slash

Unlike a certain president, I have no issues showing any and all my birth certificate.

BAM!

it's funny how American Indians come accross as the PC owners of this land.......one only owns land as long as one can hold onto it by force.....there will come a time when the US will no longer hold this land....or England its land....or China its......there is no such thing as "righful owners"...Omni-Slash

Manifest Destiny's a *****.

We're not even indigenous to this planet, let alone to any country ...

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We're not even indigenous to this planet, let alone to any country ...

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-Sun_Tzu-

[QUOTE="gamerguru100"]

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]Yeah I am a native american. I was born here. No offense dude, but you need to get the terms straightened out and not go by the incorrect PC terminology.

The aboriginal people of North America aren't Indian. :lol:harashawn

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="gamerguru100"]I'm not offended. Yes, we are both native Americans, meaning we were both born here. But are you a Native American?:P

harashawn

Sort of. I'm originally from the Czech Republic but I spent most of my life in North America. I myself feel Czech but because of my lack of general understanding and not being in that country for at least 50% of my life I see the differences between me and the locals. On top of that the language is difficult and though I am perfectly fluent in it and can write almost perfect as well people still hear my American accent. i myself don't catch this but others can hear it right away and that sort of makes me feel like I'm not really one of them. Plus I apparently mistake proper and improper use of of words when speaking so my friends get a some amusement from that. Well, I call the US my home and plan to live my life here but I'm not sure I would consider myself a patriotic American. Perhaps when I become a citizen (which I can do in a few years) I'll feel different. For now it's sort of an odd balance of what country I would consider my own.Nifty_Shark

[QUOTE="harashawn"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]I'm not American Indian if that's what you're asking.

Pirate700

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="harashawn"]The aboriginal people of North America aren't Indian. :lol:harashawn

[QUOTE="Nifty_Shark"]Sort of. I'm originally from the Czech Republic but I spent most of my life in North America. I myself feel Czech but because of my lack of general understanding and not being in that country for at least 50% of my life I see the differences between me and the locals. On top of that the language is difficult and though I am perfectly fluent in it and can write almost perfect as well people still hear my American accent. i myself don't catch this but others can hear it right away and that sort of makes me feel like I'm not really one of them. Plus I apparently mistake proper and improper use of of words when speaking so my friends get a some amusement from that. Well, I call the US my home and plan to live my life here but I'm not sure I would consider myself a patriotic American. Perhaps when I become a citizen (which I can do in a few years) I'll feel different. For now it's sort of an odd balance of what country I would consider my own.BMD004

Yes and I do feel comfortable in both countries. I think for me I just don't feel a connection that's strong enough to one or the other. This however I think will change with time. Like if I spend another 10 years in the States I think I will feel that I'm American.

[QUOTE="Oleg_Huzwog"]

Why do you say "obviously not indigenous to North America"?

gamerguru100

From the pic in your profile you dont look Caucasian. And i think ive heard you say youve got a bit of Native American in you. Yeah, your definately Indigenous to North America.

Im Indigenous to Finland8) Although I may live in USA, i still rep Finland at tourneys.

I feel indigenous to my country..America..

[QUOTE="gamerguru100"][QUOTE="Oleg_Huzwog"]

Why do you say "obviously not indigenous to North America"?

Oonga

From the pic in your profile you dont look Caucasian. And i think ive heard you say youve got a bit of Native American in you. Yeah, your definately Indigenous to North America.

Im Indigenous to Finland8) Although I may live in USA, i still rep Finland at tourneys.

I'm indigenous to Earth...that's about it. -Sun_Tzu-