NationStates Jolt Archive


Which country would you like the US to be like?

Uginin
10-09-2004, 16:15
Which of the following countries should the USA base their way of life and laws on?
HC Eredivisie
10-09-2004, 16:16
Holland
Von Witzleben
10-09-2004, 16:17
Sudan.
Former Russia
10-09-2004, 16:21
Belgium
Libertovania
10-09-2004, 16:24
America 200 years ago.
Aust
10-09-2004, 16:27
No Uk of the 60's option :(, I reacon this is a slightly baiasted poll, I mean Afganistan! A state in almost archany, sure whos going to vote for that?
Biff Pileon
10-09-2004, 16:28
It is just fine as it is. Millions try to get here every year from all over the world. What does that say about the countries they want to leave?
Camewot
10-09-2004, 16:30
Belgium, check my sign.
Jacquistan
10-09-2004, 16:30
It says they don't border on another country. :rolleyes:
Uginin
10-09-2004, 16:31
No Uk of the 60's option :(, I reacon this is a slightly baiasted poll, I mean Afganistan! A state in almost archany, sure whos going to vote for that?



I had to put something for everyone. I tried to pick some extremes. I'm sad it only let me put 10 countries, cause I like Canada and Belgium and Finland too. Maybe I'll make another one next week.

I say that we should follow the Netherlands example or as someone said America 200 years ago.
Paxania
10-09-2004, 16:56
An America where everyone thinks like me. No - on the other hand, we should keep 2-10 liberals on every college campus so we never forget.

We have to move forward while adhering to the principles of the Founding Fathers.
Almighty Kerenor
10-09-2004, 16:57
Niger.
hehehe. Niger. Definitely. That would be hilarious!
Stephistan
10-09-2004, 16:59
The answer is so obvious! Canada! :cool:
Kybernetia
10-09-2004, 17:11
America 200 years ago.
You mean with slavery and all that stuff.
The US today is a better country than it was itself 200 years ago.
Big Jim P
10-09-2004, 17:12
Texas. :p
Uginin
10-09-2004, 17:16
You mean with slavery and all that stuff.
The US today is a better country than it was itself 200 years ago.


I think they meant that it was closer to the Libertarian ideals of today. Slavery was not what they meant I don't think.
TheOneRule
10-09-2004, 17:19
Hehe, isn't that what it is now? :p

Nah, if it were like Texas, your avg sub-compact car would have to be the size of a H2. Your avg SUV's would have to be the size of a school bus. Your avg house would have to be the size of the Hearst mansion.

Everything's bigger in Texas.
Stephistan
10-09-2004, 17:19
Texas. :p

Hehe, isn't that what it is now? :p
CaptainLegion
10-09-2004, 17:22
It is just fine as it is. Millions try to get here every year from all over the world. What does that say about the countries they want to leave?


Thats because of propaganda!!! as soon as they get here....they want to leave! :eek:
Ashmoria
10-09-2004, 17:26
i was gonna say the netherlands. they seem to have a good attitude towards life, business, and religion
but then i remembered their royal family
*Shudder*
we are just fine as we are.
HC Eredivisie
10-09-2004, 17:28
i was gonna say the netherlands. they seem to have a good attitude towards life, business, and religion
but then i remembered their royal family
*Shudder*
we are just fine as we are.

o well, we live with them
Kybernetia
10-09-2004, 17:29
I think they meant that it was closer to the Libertarian ideals of today. Slavery was not what they meant I don't think.
Probably it wasn´t. But I wouldn´t give up the convenient life style of today for that of the 18 th century or early 19 th century. Everything has two sides. I don´t believe in a paradiese on earth.
Biff Pileon
10-09-2004, 17:32
Thats because of propaganda!!! as soon as they get here....they want to leave! :eek:

Really? I wish they would leave....but alas, it is not happening as you say.
Kybernetia
10-09-2004, 17:34
Really? I wish they would leave....but alas, it is not happening as you say.
Germany has also a lot of immigrants. I wonder why the come if Germany is really such an evil, racist country though as the political left liked to portray it not so long ago? Well, and some other countries - and I´m reffering to the Federal Republic of Germany (since 1949).
Keruvalia
10-09-2004, 17:37
Hehe, isn't that what it is now? :p

Not even close. Texas is a great land of true debate, civil disobedience, a rich and wonderful history, and a glorious culture the likes of which cannot be found anywhere else in the US.

We fought our own revolution, formed our own republic, have our own state anthem, maintain our own standing Air Force, have a larger population than most countries, and control the US's space travel through NASA. We gave the world Buddy Holly, Janis Joplin, Shiner Bock, and Dr Pepper.

Our Republic was founded on the idea that Texas belonged to the people rather than greedy special interests (though people like the Bush family are trying to taint that) and Texas never once broke a treaty with, nor sought to enslave, its native tribal inhabitants. We're friendly and gregarious and as the song says, "That's right, you're not from Texas, but Texas wants you anyway".

Proud Texan, Son of the Republic, Caddo Indian.
:D
Ankher
10-09-2004, 17:38
You mean with slavery and all that stuff.
The US today is a better country than it was itself 200 years ago.
Why, because old forms of slavery were replaced by new ones?

I'd go for Germany or France.
Kanabia
10-09-2004, 17:40
Wait...Texas gave the world Dr. Pepper?

Ah...so at least now I have a group to blame for that. Yuck.
Biff Pileon
10-09-2004, 17:40
Germany has also a lot of immigrants. I wonder why the come if Germany is really such an evil, racist country though as the political left liked to portray it not so long ago? Well, and some other countries - and I´m reffering to the Federal Republic of Germany (since 1949).

Thats true....and why did they come there? Because they find Germany better than their own country. Even though there have been attacks against them in Germany in the recent past.
Roach-Busters
10-09-2004, 17:41
America 200 years ago.

Agreed. I'd say either that, or the Confederate States of America minus the slavery.
Uginin
10-09-2004, 17:54
It seems there is a power struggle in this poll between the US staying as it is and becoming like the Netherlands.


By the way, I am going to create another poll in a few minutes with the same question, but different choices.
Keruvalia
10-09-2004, 17:56
Wait...Texas gave the world Dr. Pepper?

Ah...so at least now I have a group to blame for that. Yuck.


Yeah ... well .... shaddup ... so there. :p
Keruvalia
10-09-2004, 17:57
By the way, I am going to create another poll in a few minutes with the same question, but different choices.

Be sure to include pre-Bush Texas. :D
Uginin
10-09-2004, 18:05
New poll is up.
Dementate
10-09-2004, 18:13
I'd vote Switzerland, but its not on your poll....
Von Witzleben
10-09-2004, 19:29
West Sahara.
Lunatic Goofballs
10-09-2004, 19:31
Madagascar. *nod* Nice place. Exotic. Quiet. Never get into any fights. Just a good place to raise kids... unless the jaguars get em.
New Genoa
10-09-2004, 20:13
Greenland
The Force Majeure
10-09-2004, 20:17
Agreed. I'd say either that, or the Confederate States of America minus the slavery.

Virginia - we could whip those bleeding heart new englanders into shape
Lunatic Goofballs
10-09-2004, 20:20
Virginia - we could whip those bleeding heart new englanders into shape

Historical evidence suggests that you can't. ;)
The Force Majeure
10-09-2004, 20:26
Historical evidence suggests that you can't. ;)

Yeah, I blame the deep south. Don't associate VA with them. We wouldve whipped any state one on one.
TheNorthrenCollective
10-09-2004, 20:57
The answer is so obvious! Canada! :cool:

I'm TOTALLY WITH YOU!
Avis Azul
10-09-2004, 21:22
i was gonna say the netherlands. they seem to have a good attitude towards life, business, and religion
but then i remembered their royal family
*Shudder*
we are just fine as we are.It's not so bad having them around now they've come up with ickle princess Amalia. She cuddly. </auntie mode>
Kybernetia
10-09-2004, 23:27
Thats true....and why did they come there? Because they find Germany better than their own country. Even though there have been attacks against them in Germany in the recent past.
Well: in 1993 on asylum seekers.
There were simular events in other countries but of course they don´t get so much international intention. A few nasty incidents: the people guilty for them were punished.
Uginin
10-09-2004, 23:29
Why doesn't anyone like Brazil?
Zincite
10-09-2004, 23:42
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Zyzyx Road
10-09-2004, 23:53
comedy somalia option

oh man im a comedy king
Tyrandis
11-09-2004, 00:07
...I'd like the United States to be more like Japan.

Primarily due to Ayumi Hamasaki, and other J-Pop stars >_>
Uginin
11-09-2004, 02:11
Poll #3 is now up.