Originally Posted by guru62

On another forum, I came across the following written in pathetic English:



I wrote back:






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This infuriated the original poster and here is what followed: His write-ups are as quotes, mine are in plain text.



So, the problem is not with what I have said, it is with where I come from? I assume that is where it has hurt the most.

By the way, I never pointed fingers; I just highlighted the errors in a poorly written post. It would have been rather appropriate had you instead proved me wrong in any of my corrections.
Listen, you may be a native speaker of the language and Pakistan may not be the best place in the world; nonetheless, I firmly believe that my language abilities are not tied to my origin/nationality and neither are yours.

Discrimination, racism, bias and prejudice are vices afflicting a vast majority of us. The only logical way to get rid of them is through a critical introspective approach with an open mind. Complexed thinking, flawed self image and aversion to honest critique has hardly ever helped any one improve.
I pity you where you have to first look at my nationality and then phrase your write up to me. I am from Pakistan and I have no qualms about admitting it. I just can't think of any plausible reason to hide my origins.
My request is, don't take things to heart just because a Pakistani is trying to tell you the truth. I understand,it hurts, but then, there are so many things in life that we have to take with a pinch of salt. Agreed, at times, it does become a bit more than a bit difficult to digest but, such are the vagaries of life.
I look forward to your reply.






I sincerely wish I could help you but I am not a psychologist. How sad that once again you have to stoop to such abysmal depths of (im)morality and attack my nationality just to be able to retain your perceived image of superiority.

This thing started with my comments about your lack of elementary English language skills like spellings, grammar, punctuations and syntax. I have noted that you have done a Herculean effort and taken help to manage a barely average written expression this time. Nevertheless, let me remind you that comma (,) has always been an essential part of correct English. I am more than convinced now that penning down a few sentences eloquently is way beyond your inherent capabilities.

I am a Pakistani and there are two things I would like you to know. First, I would never try to hide my nationality and second, when I
know that I am cornered, I would be the last person to launch a diatribe against the other person’s country.

Coming to your question regarding what I have done about Pakistan and the problems facing it, well, I have done my bit but I don’t think you deserve to know.

Read my previous post again and you’d see that I have not singled out West as racist in any manner. My comments were in general about racism and because of your insecure, guilt ridden conscience; you took them as directed towards the West.

The next few lines are aimed as dispelling your euphoric belief about the West being elitist. These are things I have learnt in life and

I thought; you might be able to make some use of them.

Helplessness is not a situation, it is a mental state.

Arrogance is not an attitude; it is an indirect admission of one’s incompetence.

Self aggrandisement is not a virtue; it is a distorted image of one’s true self.

Maturity and common sense can neither be inherited nor do they come with age.

Self realization is not an art; it is a reward of dedicated and conscious effort.

Patience is not an attribute; it is a core human value.

Sickness does not necessarily relate just to the body.

All human weaknesses can be overcome.

One doesn’t necessarily have to be intoxicated to be inebriated.

Egoist, egotist and ego- centric are different names for self centered creatures.

Satisfaction is a temporary feeling, not a lasting achievement.


Desperation is not due to lack of options, it is due to lack of character.


I could go on……..





Do write back to me if you have something worthwhile to say.



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He hasn't replied till now.

I am open to comments and critique regarding the quality of my unwitting attempt at satire. Or does it even qualify as one?

Regards,