Lets do it now !!...
Only the Americans claim a whole continent - America consists of 35 countries.
When someone from the USA states they are American, they do so in ignorance of the other 34 nations of America... USA does not have a demonym, so out of convenience people from the USA use American.
When Europeans are asked where they are from, they don't state Europe, much in the same way Canadian's, Mexicans or Argentinians don't state they are American.
So... you are right, people from the USA classify themselves as American, and that was my point - is it not somewhat arrogant to 'take over' the name of the continent in which another 34 nations exist ?
Hence the question - which part of America ?... You could have easily written "I'm citizen of the USA" and removed ambiguity... you went with American out of habit which has formed out of historical laziness.
You're welcome !
The Russian response to suggestions that they shot the plane down is not complete denial, as it usually is. They are simply saying that its wrong to speculate at this stage which is very suspicious, given their usual responses in such matters.
Why ??.. was he unwell or unable to look after himself and needed nursing ?
People are getting 'caretaker' mixed up with nurse.
He pays someone to look after things / him... this can mean many things - washing, cooking, ironing, cleaning etc running errands...
He's certainly fit enough to be out and about walking....
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