Well, most people will say "Its the land of oppurtunity" which techically it is, but I think its simply since we're "unique" whether its for better or worse. I'm leaning for better! :P
Savandicus: I have two boats, can he have a cookie now? Oh, and I tow them both with my truck.
Jaythulu: Been to Australia (Perth/Hobart). I also survived the 1980's, both were very similar. OK, just kidding, loved the place, had an awesome time, but I did feel like I stepped back in time a decade or two...oh, and I love your women. There is a lot to be said for Australia on their women alone...
Anyway, if the U.S. sucks so bad, why the hell do we have such a shitty immigrant problem? Anybody else have this problem? You can't swing a dead cat around here without hitting someone on a work visa.
America is the best because it has the largest fleet of armed pickup trucks in the world. Texas alone could repel an invasion by 2 or 3 third-world countries. EDIT: Also, punk rock. Having it adds twenty awesomeness points to your score. That's why Britain is second, only because they have worse food, and less armed pickup trucks.
Believe it or not Australia overtook America last year as the fattest nation in the world! Go us!
Actually, I'm pretty sure that Greece is the fattest country in the world if you go by BMI.
All I know is that last year all the 'Current Affair' shows were alll freaking out coz Australia had been deemed the fattest nation in the world with something like 65% of us being overweight or some bollocks.
3. The tree of liberty must be watered from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. You didn't really think the U.S. could've gained our independence with a petition, do you?
Canada did.
EDIT: Also, for the record, that 'blood of patriots and tyrants' bit is, actually, very jingoist.
Believe it or not Australia overtook America last year as the fattest nation in the world! Go us!
Actually, I'm pretty sure that Greece is the fattest country in the world if you go by BMI.
All I know is that last year all the 'Current Affair' shows were alll freaking out coz Australia had been deemed the fattest nation in the world with something like 65% of us being overweight or some bollocks.
Sensenmann: This is no hate speech... Just wondering, and it angers me when people say that they, Americans are the best.
Infact, by doing this many who hate America for it's stereotypical hate of ROE. So its the clone of that french thread, but reversed and for America.
So why do you think America is Awesome.
NO HATE SPEECH
Because we kicked your Kings ass and sent your soldiers home with their tails between their legs! Just kidding.
I'm a United Statsian (Yep, made it up) and I definitely don't find the U.S. to be anything spectacular. It's just a country, like the other 190ish countries in the world. I've never been much of a patriot and don't believe in things like "Better dead then red!" So, I guess I'm not the person to ask.
America's awesome because we got lucky. Seriously, we were almost stopped by the Great Depression during our rise to power, but luckily World War 2 came along to bolster our industrialization (take note of this term). Industrialization is what started America's rise to power and then kept it going. The Nazis tried to take this from us in the second world war, but the truth is: we do it faster and we do it better.
And then we won the Cold War. Why? Because of guys like Gorbachev. Again, that's another stroke of luck. With the Cold War over, only one real superpower remained.
America is awesome because it started with the right idea and amazing luck has pushed it along.
ok now bear in mind I am about to simply argue for the sake of argument now. As I said I like America, but still...here we go. (put's asshole hat on)
Nevins: I think America is awesome because we kept the free world free from Communist oppression for 60 years
I think America is awesome because we (The selfish pricks that we are) give out more money than any foreign government
I think America is awesome because there is a reason why the rest of the world comes HERE to study
I think America is awesome because we are worried that we are no longer doing HALF of the worlds science
I think America is awesome because we own up to what we do
I think America is awesome because we are an incredibly diverse people, both ideologically and racially. Nowhere else in the world can you experience the vast array of cultures that are present in the US
I think America is awesome because our people can slander our president and not get sent to jail for it
I think America is awesome because we provide defense systems to countries that would have to go without if we weren't here (patriot missiles in poland.... etc)
I think America is awesome because all of those nutjobs who promised their neighbours that they would move to Canada if Bush won, are still here.
I think America is awesome because we do not have a socialized health care system, so innovation is allowed to continue, unlike countries like Canada where there are enormous waiting lists for basic services (One Canadian cancer patient, this was in Discover magazine, was on a 6 month waiting list for an MRI. His doctor told him that he would be dead in 5 months. So, what did he do? He hopped on a plane to the US, and had his MRI in 3 days. Thats progress.)
America is the most hated country in the world, because we aren't afraid of stepping on a few toes to achieve what is usually best for everyone. Have we made mistakes? Hell yes! We fuck up all the time. The difference is that even though the rest of the "Civilized World" treats us as unclean gun toting hicks, we honestly don't give a shit, and go ahead fighting the good fight. What the hell have the Europeans enlightened Europeans done in Darfur: answer, they haven't lifted a damn finger! I absolutely love all of the people posting in this thread who say that they hate America. Well, if you hate it so much, leave, because the grass is always greener on the other side of the hill!
Right.
You called Communism 'oppressive' so you either have the american flag tattooed to your arse or your middle name is America. Communism is an ideology of a classless structure, one that works AGAINST oppression. And since when has America protected the world from communism?
You give out more money than any other foreign government because you are the richest nation on earth. However there are many promised obligations and responsibilities that you have not followed through.
The reason they go to you to study is probably because they couldn't get into Oxford.
You don't own up to what you do. And if you do, then it takes years of protest and public outcry, or simply because you have no choice but to do so. Look how long it took for Bush to say what he did in Iraq was wrong, and it wasn't like a public declaration either, he kind of left it as a passing comment. And don't even get me started on the Iran-Contra Affair.
There is somewhere else where you can experience such a diverse array of cultures, it's called great Britain, or hell, let's just go for London.
There are many places you slander your president/prime minister and get away with it, London for one, Italy for another.
The science part is due to the funds that you own, that is why you ended up doing such a large percentage, and that is a good thing after all.
As for the healthcare part, isn't Cuba's far better than your's, Britains, or anyone elses for that matter?
The missiles in Poland are simply there to flex the American muscle, because they simply want to rattle some cages on the Russian front, to me the protection of poland is a byproduct. The chances of Russia invading poland are low, the last time someone invaded poland they got their arse handed to them, and publicly. If they were invaded now many major countries would go there to help. What stopped America from giving them the financial power and means to defend themselves, rather than openly installing missiles to increase tension?
No one is shooting said nutjobs, it's not like their lives are in danger, plus this is hardly a valid comment, there are people who would say that they would leave their country for various reasons, and are still there, part of the reason being because they aren't keen on drastic change.
What tends to happen is that the 'stepping on a few toes' ends up being violation of international law, and murdering millions for something that is better in theory, but in practice makes things worse.
It is one thing to like America, but the weapons-grade Jack-assery that you appear to be showing in that post is something I can't sit idly by and let stay unscrutinised.
Believe it or not Australia overtook America last year as the fattest nation in the world! Go us!
Actually, I'm pretty sure that Greece is the fattest country in the world if you go by BMI.
All I know is that last year all the 'Current Affair' shows were alll freaking out coz Australia had been deemed the fattest nation in the world with something like 65% of us being overweight or some bollocks.
P.S. there was no intent of hate speech whatsoever in the last post, and like one has said many times America is a good place, but it is not the Paragon of perfection like some imply.
I like it, but let's not sprinkle glitter on dog shit when it comes to the bad points.
P.P.S the Oxford part was wrong to say really, one goes to different universities for different fields of learning, but Oxford is damn near impossible for people to get into unless they have some kind of upper class background or are some kind of prodigy.
Also, one still has not answered the question:
What is the deal with being patriotic or proud to be an American? Why do people always say 'I am proud to be an American'?
I might just start a thread if one does not exist.
EDIT: I forgot to say in the last post, Europe were ASKED to get involved in Darfur, they did not decide it was best to storm into there without prior request.
Well i actually do not think that america is so awesome (not anymore ti be true). That has different reasons wich i willnot now explain wide and long, cause everyone can guess he one or other.
But mostly it is just cause i love the green lands and woods and the oldtowns, small villages and citys with oldtowncentres and such of my homecounty Germany.
Althougth you still have to be carefull to say such thing.
george144: I don't think America is awesome,but I would love to visit because it seems to harbour such err interesting people, oh and crazy Christians must meet them and then argue with them. Shine on you crazy americans
Hate to say this, but you can find crazy Christians just about anywhere.
Have you met a Texan before? I almost had my arse handed to me for making a political observation about democrats. Oh and the person that was going to hand said arse was a Golfer from at a high end country club. It was when good ol' Condoleezza Rice was being questioned before she took office. Not hate speech, just a bad experience.
I REALLY want to work in New York someday, so... let hope that when the job opportunity arises they don't find this post and then spread the news story "'Putin' - new Smithsonian Director". That would not go down well.
they should be registered as a terrorist nation, with their army and WMDs they impose their beliefs on other contries whilst stealing the worlds resorces. untill the reasonable people of the country rise up and destroy the ridiculusly corrupt government they are the greatest threat to the human race. anyone else find it ironic that they are forcing freedom and democracy on other nations by force and threats? they are just doing it to put in place puppet leaders so that they get cheep resorces. thats how Saddam came to power, then he gave the US the finger and started selling his oil to china instead at a higher price. hence, the US paid people to riot on the streets of bag dad, then used the media to trick the world into believeing that the contry was revolting. afganastan? american drug lords (up to their necks in the government) uses the contry to produce opium. i wish this was garbage, and that such a powerfull contry was good, but consider this... Americas war OF terror coster 1.38 trillion dollars over the last 2 years. free healthcare for all americans? 138billion. primary education, free for the whole world? 30billion. america truly is the land of the free, they have almolst enslaved the rest of the world... also
savandicus: America is great because their adverts are HILLAROUS, i saw an advert there once for a 4 by 4 that was 'now able to hold up to 4 tonnes' and looking around you see that a large chunk of americas have these and i bet the heaviest and biggest thing they've ever carried with it is a broom. If anyone on the escapist can think of something a normal person would need to move a 4 tonne object then i'll give them a cookie.
themselves. they are fat!
americans are multicultural all right. they eat German food, practice French adultery, and all weigh as much as vatican city.
As someone in the UK, I think the US is awesome because you just seem to be having more fun. Better weather, more space, more money, we all want some of that...
I love America because it's my home, and because it's where I was raised and where I plan on raising my kids. Most of the stuff people see in the media and on television are horrible stereotypes anyway, but that's the case with every country and every race of people. Sure, America has her problems, but then again, what countries don't have problems?
ChromeAlchemist: ok now bear in mind I am about to simply argue for the sake of argument now. As I said I like America, but still...here we go. (put's asshole hat on)
Nevins: I think America is awesome because we kept the free world free from Communist oppression for 60 years
I think America is awesome because we (The selfish pricks that we are) give out more money than any foreign government
I think America is awesome because there is a reason why the rest of the world comes HERE to study
I think America is awesome because we are worried that we are no longer doing HALF of the worlds science
I think America is awesome because we own up to what we do
I think America is awesome because we are an incredibly diverse people, both ideologically and racially. Nowhere else in the world can you experience the vast array of cultures that are present in the US
I think America is awesome because our people can slander our president and not get sent to jail for it
I think America is awesome because we provide defense systems to countries that would have to go without if we weren't here (patriot missiles in poland.... etc)
I think America is awesome because all of those nutjobs who promised their neighbours that they would move to Canada if Bush won, are still here.
I think America is awesome because we do not have a socialized health care system, so innovation is allowed to continue, unlike countries like Canada where there are enormous waiting lists for basic services (One Canadian cancer patient, this was in Discover magazine, was on a 6 month waiting list for an MRI. His doctor told him that he would be dead in 5 months. So, what did he do? He hopped on a plane to the US, and had his MRI in 3 days. Thats progress.)
America is the most hated country in the world, because we aren't afraid of stepping on a few toes to achieve what is usually best for everyone. Have we made mistakes? Hell yes! We fuck up all the time. The difference is that even though the rest of the "Civilized World" treats us as unclean gun toting hicks, we honestly don't give a shit, and go ahead fighting the good fight. What the hell have the Europeans enlightened Europeans done in Darfur: answer, they haven't lifted a damn finger! I absolutely love all of the people posting in this thread who say that they hate America. Well, if you hate it so much, leave, because the grass is always greener on the other side of the hill!
Right.
You called Communism 'oppressive' so you either have the american flag tattooed to your arse or your middle name is America. Communism is an ideology of a classless structure, one that works AGAINST oppression. And since when has America protected the world from communism?
You give out more money than any other foreign government because you are the richest nation on earth. However there are many promised obligations and responsibilities that you have not followed through.
The reason they go to you to study is probably because they couldn't get into Oxford.
You don't own up to what you do. And if you do, then it takes years of protest and public outcry, or simply because you have no choice but to do so. Look how long it took for Bush to say what he did in Iraq was wrong, and it wasn't like a public declaration either, he kind of left it as a passing comment. And don't even get me started on the Iran-Contra Affair.
There is somewhere else where you can experience such a diverse array of cultures, it's called great Britain, or hell, let's just go for London.
There are many places you slander your president/prime minister and get away with it, London for one, Italy for another.
The science part is due to the funds that you own, that is why you ended up doing such a large percentage, and that is a good thing after all.
As for the healthcare part, isn't Cuba's far better than your's, Britains, or anyone elses for that matter?
The missiles in Poland are simply there to flex the American muscle, because they simply want to rattle some cages on the Russian front, to me the protection of poland is a byproduct. The chances of Russia invading poland are low, the last time someone invaded poland they got their arse handed to them, and publicly. If they were invaded now many major countries would go there to help. What stopped America from giving them the financial power and means to defend themselves, rather than openly installing missiles to increase tension?
No one is shooting said nutjobs, it's not like their lives are in danger, plus this is hardly a valid comment, there are people who would say that they would leave their country for various reasons, and are still there, part of the reason being because they aren't keen on drastic change.
What tends to happen is that the 'stepping on a few toes' ends up being violation of international law, and murdering millions for something that is better in theory, but in practice makes things worse.
It is one thing to like America, but the weapons-grade Jack-assery that you appear to be showing in that post is something I can't sit idly by and let stay unscrutinised.
Damn. I was going to pull apart his argument before I saw your post. I pretty much agree with most of what you said. The phrase "communist oppression" made me laugh aswell :)
America is awesome because they give me something to laugh at, for the wrong reasons.