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It is the greatest country in the world, if it werent we wouldnt be inundated with people coming from other countries trying to live here.
Originally posted by gunner36
Wow just wow, I dont even know where to begin. It is the greatest country in the world, if it werent we wouldnt be inundated with people coming from other countries trying to live here.
Wow just wow, I dont even know where to begin.
It is the greatest country in the world, if it werent we wouldnt be inundated with people coming from other countries trying to live here.
I would like to see my tax dollars not go to aid other nations where the subjects of such a nation hate the United States.
As far as the UN goes, I think me and the majority of American citizens hate the UN, I would love to see the UN go away forever.
You are attacking the wrong people my friend, our government and the elite behind the scenes are the ones that do these dastardly deeds that piss you off.
Some Americans are arrogant, as well as some australians, germans, etc etc.
but most of us love what our country was founded on, freedom.
Is it wrong to love your country?
I really think you need to talk to someone about your anger issues, it isnt healthy to carry so much anger around in your heart.
Have you ever been to the United States, do you know any "yanks" other then on this forum?
Another thing, is most of the posts you have on this forum are anti american, so you go after us and our country that we love, and you are going to get the horns.
How do you expect to speak your mind in the way you have and not be challenged on it, I dont think you should get any warnings, but you shouldnt be free of persecution.
It doesnt matter what I saw, or what any other american says, usually people with so much hatred, are too close minded to see anything else.
I will be waiting on bated breath for you to finish giving us all your infinite wisdom in your other posts.
Where is the Australian flag in relation to the US flag on the moon?
although you kind of need to lighten up, I still agree with what you say, especially about the nuclear weapons.
it would probably just be that you need to start thinking about the good things about America, not just that bad.And if you do only focus on the bad, don't be surprised when people argue or get mad with you.
The world is a big place and the U.S. has no right to be a self appointed sherrif to the rest of the world thankyou.
Nice one OP
Let me rephrase, I believe it to be the greatest country in the world, I live here I am an American, and I love my country. I dont really see that as arrogance, just my opinion.
I dont want us to be the worlds sherrif, if you need help, I am all for helping, but we have too many troubles here that need to be adressed.
If you bothered to look at his other posts you would see that he has some anger that needs to be taken care of.
Did I ever say anything about being the boss of the world nerbot? Unless people come a long way in the future, there isnt going to be such a thing as a world citizen.
As for taking action against our government, if I myself could take them on, I would do it right now.
I don't want people to think we're arrogant.
Borders?
Whilst I agree that Americans can display a certain arrogance that borders on fascism.
that can appear to equal anything that Islam has to offer.
Yes, their unwillingness to do anything substantial to address climate change issues is ignorance of the highest order.
Yes, calling the finals of sports that only 2 countries participate in, (USA & Canada), The World Series, is delusional.
But come on, to tar the whole of a nation consisting of over 300 million, legal, citizens, with the same brush is going slightly o.t.t. to say the least.
Again, their stance on nuclear weapons is understandable.
However, they must realise that some countries want nuclear power technology. America has no God given right to deny anyone this.
I enjoy both Baseball and American Football but they lack the subleties and finesse of Football, Rugby and Cricket. And the World Cup's in those sports comprise of nations from around the whole world, not just North America.
Still, for all their faults and their perculiarly insular outlook on both current and historical events, I genuinely believe the world would be a lot worse place without them and their presence on the world scene.
I think the vasy majority of American's are honourable, caring and well intentioned people who just want to get on and live their lives, just the same as the rest of us in this crazy, mixed up world.
Sorry for the rant but you know, it's that time of night
Your view on crime is retarded, there is crime in this country, but look at the size of it.
Originally posted by ConstantlyWondering
reply to post by Octavius Maximus
Where is the Australian flag in relation to the US flag on the moon?
The 'greatest nation on earth' just happens to have a huge crime rate, the largest military budget ever, discrimination of ALL kinds (and more being invented every minute) and a washing machine in a suit for a leader.
It may be a long rant, and the more I think about the things that bother me, the more I start to agree with Octavious.
We dont have any right to say who can and who cannot have nuclear technology for power, or weapons for that matter.
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ars or some other hollywood idiot. Our government needs to be held accountable for the fact that our failed foreign policies had everything to do with us being attacked on 911.
Instead we start a war on terror, I am sorry but a war on an idea will not work, there is no clear enemy. How do you know who to fight, and how do you know when it is over?
It pisses me off that our government has imposed so much control over us, that people are scared to speak out. I run into it with my wife, "getting on the websites you do are going to bring the FBI to our door step". I tell you if they did, that would certainly firm up any belief that I am on the path of truth. Agree with our constitution or not, the founders of this country had a great idea, our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. A government for the people by the people. But does having a society with freedom breed corruption?
No answer? Ok, how is Australia's space program in general?
In Australia, minding its own buisness, as it should be.
Dude you are doing what you say you hate about the united states, sure you arent invading our country and imposing your way of life on us. But saying your constitution is wrong, but my way of life is better because.. Our constitution is ours, for the most part it works here, it may not work anywhere else but it works here. Our constitution was written as a reminder, an outline of ok here is what isnt going to happen, here are the peoples rights, and they shall not be taken away.
The second amendment is, if you read the founding fathers writings the most important part of our bill of rights. You can use the argument when they drafted it that guns didnt shoot fully automatic, they didnt hold 100 rounds etc etc. But the fact of the second amendment is, it was written in to give the people the chance to defend themselves against a tyranical government. They knew that an unarmed man is nothing but a slave, and that holds true if the weapons are guns, swords, bows, or sticks and stones.
US being a big place was a little bit vague, it was vague. There isnt a country in the world that doesnt have violence, some definitely have less then others, but human beings are by nature violent. The thing about a gun is that, it is nothing more then a tool, I admit a tool born of death. But what weapon isnt a tool born of death?
I assure you it isnt a war zone here, and you have to have a little more qualifications to buy a gun legally then just breathing. Granted sometimes people slip through the cracks like that crazy that shot people in virginia, but the overwhelming majority of gun crimes are used with guns obtained illegally.
I am sure in Australia, even though guns are outlawed, people still have guns, and most likely the criminals. It is no ones right to tell me, i cannot protect my life, and that is what the constitution outlines.
The god given right, well yeah it is implying politics with religion. But freedom of religion in this country, freedom to worship whatever you choose is ok, kind of negates this country meaning to be based on christianity.
In a perfect world you wouldnt need an outline of how to live life, we wouldnt need a constitution to remind the people they have the right to live free. Is our constitution perfect, no, nothing is perfect. But in my opinion when I look at it, when I read what was laid in place after fighting for freedom, it was very insightful, and a great idea of how human beings should live.
You do have thinking in common with one american that comes to mind, good old king GW thinks it is just a g damn piece of paper also.
If we were to go by military and economic power, then I guess yes we are the "greatest" country in the world; but thats not all that counts.
And, they have me.
And thousands like me.
At 10, I was an addict.
At 17, I was homeless.
Now, pushing 40, I'm worth
somewhere in the 7 figures.
Legally.
I understand frustration. Better
than most, I think.
Yes, I get pissed at the system
and govt. at times, but I step
back.
I take a breath.
And I pet my cat.
Does wonders.
I respect your views, and your
need to vent.
I truly hope it helped.