Well, that stunk

I'm sorry, wilmawilcat but when taken out of context 'xenophobe' could mean what you think however in the purest most deepest definition Xenophobia is defined as "an unreasonable fear of foreigners or strangers or of that which is foreign or strange.(NOTE: italics) therefore you're present defense of a WESTern hemipheric location over Spain might qualify YOU as such, based solely on the knowledge that no such location in the western US adequately suited to said purpose(s) of which film environs intended to portray although this ideology seems strange or foreign to YOU.

Therefore your statement

... my interest in a variety of languages and cultures indicates I am no xenophobe.

does not exclude you however can qualify you by its definition and mazaldivar's assessment thus having little or nothing to do with an afront to you... like it or not, If the shoe fits wear it.

As for my location synopsis and supporting commentary regarding said 'Caterpillar' in my defense for the inability to find a relavant or suitable location for the shooting of this film... in The US... in 1975. And to explain why such an area in the US does no longer exist in the Western Hemisphere.

Furthermore:

Spaghetti Western.net writes: "Shot in Spain, it not only picked up some misogynist tendencies from the Spaghettis, but also a Riz Ortolani score (which is a good compromise of classic and modernist influences) and some of the Almeria locations. I’m not an expert on these things, but according to Cigar Joe (2) some of the town settings of the The Mercenary were used, as well as the oasis, (Los Albiricoques?) from For a Few dollars More. I also recognized some rock formations and an often used S-shaped gorge near Almeria. (http://www.spaghetti-western.net/index.php/The_Hunting_Party_Film/DVD_Review)";

Smokin' Guns writes: "But hey, while you're at it, check out the amazing scenery! Featuring what is easily some of the best location scouting of an American western, there's some great Spain dry riverbeds, open fields, and even forests that're used for the film that are some of the most memorable locations I've seen in a western. It was one thing that really took me by surprise, how amazingly vivid the locations appared through their cinematography. I know I was going gaga over the areas from Long Riders, too, but this is a much different type of look and one that really defines the film in a great way. I mean, granted, after seeing Long Days of Vengeance (which used the same dry riverbed), some impact is loss to me now, I can't let it get to me that much. Just look at the pics below (well, when I post'em, it's late here) and you'll see what I mean. (http://www.smokin-guns.net/viewtopic.php?t=855)";

silver-screen-spain.com: "Filming also took place in Almeria (at Tabernas) and Malaga provinces, and the set where Bergen’s school was located can be found among the rocky meadows of the Dehesa de Navalvillar in Colmenar Viejo, just 20 kilometeres from Madrid, overflown by eagles, vultures and storks and trampled by horses and cows. (http://www.silver-screen-spain.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=145)";

So in continuance of aforementioned information readily avaiable online thus further supporting the relocating of any such western movie shoot to Spain, and with all the raw materials are readiy present and available whilst still no such location exist anywhere west of the Mason Dixon anymore, hence my Caterpillar of destruction on US terra ferma so expressly needed for a politically correct western. Nuf said

On a personal note I too have been watching TV since the 50s and my TV had rabbit eas too... so what does that have to do with this? I have also learned not to take to labeling too seriously, many problems are due to the misunderstandings or misusage of words, they can't hurt you unless you let them.

Dislike what UR viewing _what UR hearing _whatever's happening! U could go elsewhere or turn it off

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