16 Jun 06
Originally posted by sword4damoclesYou have a strange view of the "rest of the world".
God shed his grace on thee...
the most free nation in the world...
Our Flags -
The Grand Union Flag...combined the British King's Colors and the Thirteen Stripes signifying colonial unity
Washington's Flag...the personal flag of the Commander in Chief during the revolutionary war, a replica flies today at Washington's Headquarters, Valley Forge.. ...[text shortened]... ..much gold in one place...
this list now ending...
Peace...
😉
Mel Gibson comes from Australia.
16 Jun 06
Originally posted by WheelyOriginally posted by Wheely
You have a strange view of the "rest of the world".
Mel Gibson comes from Australia.
You have a strange view of the "rest of the world".
This was not about my view of the 'rest of the world',
it is about my view of the "good things about the USA"
16 Jun 06
Originally posted by googlefudge1 - because I can and its true - you know nothing
how the hell do you get off with having 'jails that actually release prisoners...' and 'enviromental laws' in that list? unless you are being very sarcastic.
2 - about our prisons - true as well as the DNA program to release innocent incarcerated persons...England has nothing of the sort and are still probably putting people in debters prisons
3 - other nations vomit their industrial waste into the atmoshere due to no environmental regulations. We could also be drilling to oil all over the US and that would reduce our puchase of foreign oil, but we don't
Its a pity that you cannot start a post about "what is good about England" huh? why don't you try it and do and say something positive for once in your amoebic existance?
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16 Jun 06
I very much like the original thoughts behind you country. To be free and that the people must throw off governments that to bad things and choose new watchers etc.
I like the beautiful landscape and the peace and silence there.
It is granted that your hamburgers taste better than anywhere else.
I like and dislike your school system (university is a great time for having sex ! but your school system only supports the rich with a few exceptions.
I dislike the hostorical genocide of the US (hey I am German and we have our own history I know that).
I dislike the slavery and today´s seperation between races and all the hatred.
I dislike all of your media, politics, behaviours etc.
Chicago is about okay (78 % original German Donauschwaben were the root of former Chicago).
Honest and true just my 2 cents
16 Jun 06
Originally posted by sword4damoclesMany of your points e.g. "public universities" only make sense if other countries don't have them.
Originally posted by Wheely
You have a strange view of the "rest of the world".
This was not about my view of the 'rest of the world',
it is about my view of the "good things about the USA"
Things like "environmental laws, labor [sic] laws, more justice and rights for the average man" etc etc look quite bizarre from this side of the Ocean. Looks to me that the US is severely lacking on these points but I am open to persuasion of course.
16 Jun 06
Originally posted by RochadeI respect your opinion and slightly agree with some of your points.
I very much like the original thoughts behind you country. To be free and that the people must throw off governments that to bad things and choose new watchers etc.
I like the beautiful landscape and the peace and silence there.
It is granted that your hamburgers taste better than anywhere else.
I like and dislike your school system (university is ...[text shortened]... ginal German Donauschwaben were the root of former Chicago).
Honest and true just my 2 cents
I lived in Germany and made many German friends. When I refer to Germany in the negative its only with regard to the bad element in the past. Note too that I do not include German generals or the common soldiers who fought in WWII as they were just doing their duty are were for the most part honorable. I certainly do not include any contemporary Germans in Germany today, not at all.
Start a post about what is bad about the USA if you like and we can all see the other side of the coin - right?
16 Jun 06
Originally posted by WheelyNot trying to persuade. Just presenting my opinion on the topic. Neither you nor I can see things from anyone else's point of view unless we "walk a mile in the other's shoes". There is no perfect state or nation on earth but I'm proud and happy that i can recognize some things (both serious and funny) about the land I call my home.
Many of your points e.g. "public universities" only make sense if other countries don't have them.
Things like "environmental laws, labor [sic] laws, more justice and rights for the average man" etc etc look quite bizarre from this side of the Ocean. Looks to me that the US is severely lacking on these points but I am open to persuasion of course.
16 Jun 06
anybody know what the "make a wish foundation is?"
Its where people with terminal cancer simply "make a wish (sadly probably their last wish) and the foundation commits resources to fulfill it.
Usually something like meeting a sports hero or celebrity or visiting a national part or some beautiful place....befor they die.
I'd say that is a good thing.
16 Jun 06
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Originally posted by sword4damoclesYes, it is a good thing - we have it here too.
anybody know what the "make a wish foundation is?"
Its where people with terminal cancer simply "make a wish (sadly probably their last wish) and the foundation commits resources to fulfill it.
Usually something like meeting a sports hero or celebrity or visiting a national part or some beautiful place....befor they die.
I'd say that is a good thing.
Why is it on your list though?
16 Jun 06
Originally posted by RedmikeBecause it is a good thing about the USA.
Yes, it is a good thing - we have it hear too.
Why is it on your list though?
I do not take this to be "good things ONLY about the USA''. no exclusivity clause, eh.
So I'm just presenting my opinion on 'good things about the USA'.
Unless othwise stated, each line does not take away from any other nation with a similar enity.
Just the line items which say or imply that they is (or could be) more of or only or somthing to that effect.
Do you have a problem with that? mikey?
16 Jun 06
Originally posted by sword4damoclesMhmmm...yes...
free press...
I'm sure your press is perfectly free to write what they want...
However:
- Star Wars and US movies in general (like pulp fiction and the big Lebowski).
- Tom Waits and Bob Dylan
- Coca Cola's taste (their morals aren't anything to be proud about though)
- The various landscapes that can be found
- Bill Hicks