NationStates Jolt Archive

So the 'Worst' Nation poll is going along...eh...smoothly I guess.

So as far as quality of life, opporitunities, environment, employment, etc, what is the World's Best nation to live?

If your choice isn't there (10 maximum), then simply click 'Other' and enter your response.

Oh, Canada!
Seriously, if it weren't for the fact that I want to change the US to be more like Canada, I'd move to Canada.

Netherlands

Oh, Canada!
Seriously, if it weren't for the fact that I want to change the US to be more like Canada, I'd move to Canada.

I like Canada. I don't think its the leave everyone's door unlocked paradise Michael Moore made it out to be, but its nice. Three gripes: First is...its damn cold!!! :)

Second, when our unemployment rate in the US reached new highs, it still didn't reach the level of Canada's.

Third, its damn cold! I mean...high tax rate.

America...land of the free, and the 2nd amendment. :D

Netherlands


Yeaaaa now we're talkin.

Slovenia rooles!

America...land of the free, and the 2nd amendment. :D
and :sniper:

America is. No other country has individualism as wholly enshrined as the US does.

Paraguay!

I'd prefer Japan. America is close behind in second because I live there.

America is. No other country has individualism as wholly enshrined as the US does.

Ohh thats close. But in the Netherlands you have that with the option of smokin' some chebba while gettin' your balls massaged for 50 Euros. Its got some options America didn't come with. :D

But in all honesty, I'm very happy that the U.S. and Dutch governments enjoy a very friendly, and long-standing relationships. One of the most long-standing in the world.

CANADA! Been here my whole life and I'd never change that, altough I would like to go to Australia!!!

The United Kingdom because I live there, and everyone knows I'm the coolest thing since ever and everyone wishes to be like me.


Yeah.

I love my country the USA, but Switzerland is pretty good. They are probably as free as the USA and does not interfere with much politics. Plus they speak German. :)

As an American I have to put the US first. Other good ones are England, Sweden, and Japan.

Ohh thats close. But in the Netherlands you have that with the option of smokin' some chebba while gettin' your balls massaged for 50 Euros. Its got some options America didn't come with. :D

Nice. So tell me, what are the zoning and tax regulations in that country?

Ok, im gonna say America because im American. I extremely dislike when people stereotype Americans as oil hungry pigs who want nothing but war, money, and to always be right.

I support President Bush, but not on all his decisions. Everyone calls him dumb, hes not dumb, hes just not extremely smart. Dumb is "Omigosh! I just ate soap!" (Thank you John Stewart) But i didnt think the war was a great idea, i think we should have used out super secret spies to take out Saddam :sniper:

Haha, idk if Saddam really had missiles because he could have a remote holding space, i dont know. But what i do know is that North Korea is more of a threat. Saying that if America attacked them, they would turn Japan into a Sea of Fire. If that isnt enough...well then (You--> (X.X) :mp5: )

So, no, I am not just choosing America because its where i live, personally ive been to Canada and i love it there, wouldnt like to live there, but still. I chose America because its the last Country where you can basically have loose freedoms and still have strict Police control.

I'm in the U.K, and I cannot wait to get out of here.

I've been to canada a few times, and it sure as hell is a lovely place, so I voted accordingly.

Singapore is lovely, so is Australia and Israel, and I would like to live in the U.S, but I vote Canada.

w00t @ Canada

As an anime fan and liberal, sick of being the US, I would have to say Japan.

Nice. So tell me, what are the zoning and tax regulations in that country?

I'm not sure actually, I'm from California. :)

But the little information I retained from a canal tour did mention that when they many buildings in Amsterdam used to be taxed depending on its width on the street. Which is why the nicest neighborhoods have the widest lots. I'm not sure if they do it that way anymore though.

As an anime fan and liberal, sick of being the US, I would have to say Japan.
http://maddox.xmission.com/anime_nerd.html

Canada for the win. Free health care (taxes are a bit higher but of all the times I have gotten injured I was seen quickly, and my father got his kidney transplanted in a good period of time as well so I personally haven't had problems with the waiting time)

Also, I find the people in Canada more friendly in general although I think the idea that American's are "hostile and hate others" is greatly exaggerated too.

We also enjoy many freedoms for all of our citizens (Gay Marriages will soon be legalized in the rest of the country, and perhaps marijuanna although I really don't care/want to use that kind of stuff personally).

Japan was very kind to me as well but I'd have to say Canada is the best. I shall forever call it my home, although right now it is cold to the point where I'm wearing gloves while typing :P

Oh, I'm in the Maritimes and actually around here we generally do not lock our doors at all unless we all know we'll be gone for extended periods of time :D

I must confess to not really knowing a thing about this, being a high school student and all. But I've been to many of the nations listed, and live in the US. I do love the quality of life here in the USA, but I'm sick to death of being stereotyped as an imperialistic, oil grubbing, warmongering, psychotic, uninformed, fat, rude, incestuous American. So I said UK.

The best nation has to be either Norway, Canada, or Fiji.

I have to go with Canada. Well, cuz I live here and I just love it. The only thing i have to say is that come Election time, Basically the only votes that count are those of Ontario and Quebec(of course I've always hated Toronto....Damn Leafs). And I also gotta say that Paul Martin is such an idiot and I dont like him too much. But thats all for now.

Vansterdam all the way!!!1

I'm not sure actually, I'm from California. :)

But the little information I retained from a canal tour did mention that when they many buildings in Amsterdam used to be taxed depending on its width on the street. Which is why the nicest neighborhoods have the widest lots. I'm not sure if they do it that way anymore though.
Oh, okay.
And I bet they didn't do away with that rule, as land is incredibally precious in the Netherlands. The government would be perfectly happy with a skyscraper, and give it lieniancy. However, when looking at any European city/town, the architecture is all the same. What does that mean? Strict zoning regulations. I would probably be unable to buy a condo wherever I wanted to.

CANADA!!! ^^;

And not just because my sweetheart's from there. I plan to move there sometime this decade anyway. :D

-Asylum Nova

It obvious that the US is the Best Nation in the world. If were not the best, then why do we have so many people that want to come from other countries and live here. Plus, we have exsisted as a Nation for just over 200 years, which is not really all that long, and have become one of the most, if not the most advanced nations in the world and are also the only remaining Super Power in the World.

I like Canada. I don't think its the leave everyone's door unlocked paradise Michael Moore made it out to be

Actually you dead wrong. I sleep with my door unlocked. We've had two drunk people walk into our house because of that, not that they've taken anything, they've just gotten confused.

We've had this talk at college actually there was two people who locked their doors during the day, an american transfer student, and someone else (who was actually Canadian)

During the night about 80% lock their doors.

So no, Canadians don't lock their doors.. this has nothing to do with Michael Moore left wing.. right wing.. or anything else. We just don't lock our doors. If leaveing your door unlocked makes a place "paradise" well.. okay.. if you say so.. I'm not saying that, I'm just saying we don't lock our doors.

It obvious that the US is the Best Nation in the world. If were not the best, then why do we have so many people that want to come from other countries and live here. Plus, we have exsisted as a Nation for just over 200 years, which is not really all that long, and have become one of the most, if not the most advanced nations in the world and are also the only remaining Super Power in the World.
Because many nations are poor or socialists, so they wanna come here to escape poverty. the Netherlands has more civil freedoms =)

Switzerland. The people there are responsible enough to have various guns, unlike Americans. Also, nice mountains, really nice cheese, close to France for some food, close to Italy for going to the Medditeranean, close to Germany for some beer, and nice 'n' relaxed. What more could you want?

Because many nations are poor or socialists, so they wanna come here to escape poverty. the Netherlands has more civil freedoms =)

I will give you that....however...the US is still one of the best....the US's power, both military and political, is not matched by any Nation, even the Netherlands.

USA, because once you get past all the governmental, economic, and social retardations...we live in a pretty damn good country.

guese

The United Kingdom for me.

I am British and I've spent some time in both Canada and the US and most of Europe. I have to say that while most nations have some very good things going for them, I've never liked anywhere better than here (although Canada did come DAMN close and still is).

The US was a consumers paradise and had lots of nice people there (though as anywhere there were some not so nice people). If anything the only real thing I disliked about the place was the healthcare system, $800 dollars for a route canal? and $3000 to give birth? I mean jeez guys come on:P My route canal here cost me like $40 and giving birth is free:P

Out of Europe, well my favourite country has been Germany. Many of the people I met in france were quite rude to me off the bat, and Switzerland is beautiful but rather expensive:P I've never been to Italy but I'd love to...

Anyway, thats my two pence:P

Definitely France as it is the most anti American and took the most sensible position on the Iraq war. Also has the best health service in the world.

Definitely France as it is the most anti American and took the most sensible position on the Iraq war. Also has the best health service in the world.
And rightfully so, eh?

http://www.web-birds.com/9th/48/d-day,%20order%20of%20battle.jpg


Yeah, I'm being a hypocrite. But when in Rome...

Switzerland...nah they stored nazi gold
Netherlands...nah pot is legal there
Ukraine...has some socialist policies =D I am 1/4 Ukrainian =D Most of them support Yushchenko, who supports the US and Europe over Russia =D

France is a close second ;)

Definitely France as it is the most anti American and took the most sensible position on the Iraq war. Also has the best health service in the world.


What does being Anti-American have to do with being the best country in the world? In my opinion, being Anti-American could make you the worst country.


GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For me it's definetly USA.
The USA is the only country where I feel free and happy to live the life I choose to live and have my opinions. I know that because I lived there not so long ago, and I will be moving back there after I finish college.

God bless the USA and it's troops.

Merry christmas everyone.

Canada rules!
Yeah, I'm biased, I live here... but I think the huge support from people who don't live here is really cool. Free health care, generosity and pleasant people and, yes, I feel safe with my door unlocked.
AND IT'S NOT THAT COLD! Put a sweater on! :D

Out of impluse I voted US, because I'm from here and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. I have plans to go to the phillipines in the summer and japan next year so I'll have some more perspective on Asia, but not Europe,heh. After some thought I think I'd vote Canada for one reason, free health care. When you get hurt in Canada you go to the hospital. In America when you get hurt you call family and try to fix it yourself, hospital prices make you wish you blead to death. My friends uncle got screwed up in a horrible car accident and they did surgury that costs thousands to save his life and thousands more to keep him stabilized in the hospital while he recovered. After he got out of the hospital, the bill came... it made him homeless. The man's happy to be alive, but I think I would of rather had death after all that.

America, simple as that. Land of the free, home of the brave! Its not our fault that everyone hates us because we are powerful. Would you hate the USSR had it won the cold war and it be the sole superpower?

anyone who lives in the usa should vote for it if you
don't like the usa get the fuck out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What does being Anti-American have to do with being the best country in the world? In my opinion, being Anti-American could make you the worst country.

Wonderful thing about opinions, isn't it? You can't disprove them.

Me, I don't see that the USA has all that much to offer the rest of the world, but I suspect you'll disagree. Each to his own.

Thailand.

Other worthy mentions: Canada (except for its socialism), the Philippines (very friendly people), Germany (very cool political system), and Denmark (freest press in the world, almost zero corruption).

New Zealand is the best nation, because we are small, free and multicultural.
We actually bothered to have a treaty granting native maoris the same rights as british colonialists, unlike australia which has yet to do so.
We are respected for our independance and fair laws, especially our anti-nuclear laws.

Basically, we are able to become a state of australia, but we chose not to because then nobody else would be able to beat the sports teams we have.
Actually, I think it's because noone in wellington wants to answer to someone in sydney.

I love the U.S., but my vote went to Australia. Laid-back people, nice climate, no income tax... shame the cost of living there is so much higher.

I love the U.S., but my vote went to Australia. Laid-back people, nice climate, no income tax... shame the cost of living there is so much higher.

No income tax? :eek:

Awesome! :)

anyone who lives in the usa should vote for it if you
don't like the usa get the fuck out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What the hell is this? A joke? It better be or else your a retard and by retard I mean a hinderance to the US. It's stupidity like that that makes everyone hate the US. The US is great, but those of us who live here know the US is fucked up. We accept this and do what we can to make it better, but shit like this pisses me off. Especially because something as stupid as what you said is actually said in the US.

USA, because once you get past all the governmental, economic, and social retardations...we live in a pretty damn good country.

Economic retardations? How again?

No income tax? :eek:

Awesome! :)

Actually, I'll have to correct myself on that one. Upon further review, Australia does in fact have an income tax.

Actually, I'll have to correct myself on that one. Upon further review, Australia does in fact have an income tax.

Oh. Never mind. :(

Are there any countries that don't have an income tax?

Canada.

Gay Marriage will be legalized within a year, and marijuana will likely follow. A good social safety net, and a miniscule number of conservatives.

Canada of course... I'm quite happy with our pseudo-socialistic ideals.

America...land of the free, and the 2nd amendment. :D

AMEN!!!!!

Voted for the Uk but looking at the criteria then it should be either Australia or Canada. Or possibly Newzealand.

Oh. Never mind. :(

Are there any countries that don't have an income tax?

There's a monarchy of a small population that has no income tax. I can't remember the name though. It's also almost impossible to get citizenship there.

Anyway, I voted Canada, we don't have to lock our door here. In fact we only started locking our doors after a flood of Americans moved into the area, and started wandering the streets piss drunk every weekend, picking fights.

I did not vote for the USA

There's a monarchy of a small population that has no income tax. I can't remember the name though. It's also almost impossible to get citizenship there.

Anyway, I voted Canada, we don't have to lock our door here. In fact we only started locking our doors after a flood of Americans moved into the area, and started wandering the streets piss drunk every weekend, picking fights.
I don't think Kuwait or Brunei have income tax for citizens. Citizens of Brunei have free education, and houses if they need them and a free pension and health care.

I find it funny people voted for France... those guys couldn't find their way out of a paper bag...

I find it funny people voted for France... those guys couldn't find their way out of a paper bag...
Lie as much as you like but have you ever been? No!
Well as much as I dislike the behaviour of some of the French and many of the French Govs policies it is still a great place, in manyways like the US, a few bad apples!

I think the phrase is "fight" their way out of a paper bag !

anyway France wouldn't get itself into the paper bag in the first place, let alone make a big ol mess of the paper bag, and still be in it for the next 5 years, trying to justify why they went into the paper bag in the first place

Tanzania

Oh. Never mind. :(

Are there any countries that don't have an income tax?
Monaco

i voted The Netherlands.

Lie as much as you like but have you ever been? No!

Yes. The people were quite rude and unhelpful from the moment I met them, much as I love being given the wrong directions, I'm going to have to say I dislike France.

anyway France wouldn't get itself into the paper bag in the first place, let alone make a big ol mess of the paper bag, and still be in it for the next 5 years, trying to justify why they went into the paper bag in the first place

lol, France would just get blown away by the paper bag before it ever got itself in.

damn americans and their backwords ways

vive le france!!!!!

what does capalist mean? anyone? anyone?

Very roughly, someone who supports capitalism, i.e the greater production of wealth by the rich.

Very roughly, someone who supports capitalism, i.e the greater production of wealth by the rich.
No, that's capitalism. I want to know what capalism is. Is it some kind of rival cult?

everyone knows the UK is the best place 2 live. I cant believe that most people have voted 4 the US of A. It is possibly the most igonrant country in the world...largly because of George Bush jr.

It is a misspelling of Carpalism, which involves deliberately contracting the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome to attain enlightenment.

The vote is unfairly split here. The US-voters are composed of people who like them and hate the way they're going down now, as well as those who are happy with current policies.

The ones who live in the US and don't like them (great amount apparently; most nations here are American) are split between France, Canada and Australia, for the most part.

Me, I say Canada. If they ever launch an Operation American Freedom / Operation Chimp Chomper, we'll be part of their grand coalition. :D

Wow, I can't believe how many people voted for the US because of that whole 'land of the free, home of the brave' stuff. You lot must have a really low opinion on the rest of the world huh? I mean I know it's a generalisation but I wouldn't say it should be something that can be applied to America exclusively. What about political correctness?

Heh, and so I move straight onto the whole 'land of the free' crap. Last night I watched the British Comedy Awards and for 'Best International Comedy', the Simpsons won. Matt Groening (creator of the Simpsons accepted the award) and wow, he really doesn't like American censorship. Some of the things censorships on American TV ban are so BLOODY petty! Oh, and then Stephen Hawkings kind of had a dig at America too, which was sweet.

*sigh* And still no one can tell me why America is the free-EST country in the world. Sure, it's free, but free-ER than every other country... how?

Oh, and I voted for the UK.

Everyone knows that Great Britain is the greatest country on Earth (there's a clue in the name.)

However, we don't mind everyone else pretending it's their country.

Canada. Same standard of living as the US, socialized medicine, and nowhere near as politically divided. Sounds good to me.

There's a monarchy of a small population that has no income tax. I can't remember the name though. It's also almost impossible to get citizenship there.

Anyway, I voted Canada, we don't have to lock our door here. In fact we only started locking our doors after a flood of Americans moved into the area, and started wandering the streets piss drunk every weekend, picking fights.


Monaco. Reside there for 6 months a year and then you are classified as a resident and do not pay income tax. Sales tax is high and the whole place is supported by tourism. Monte Carlo Casino, super yachts and grand prix. If you make it as a Euro sports super star you can maybe afford a one room studio apartment and live in Monaco.

Wow, I can't believe how many people voted for the US because of that whole 'land of the free, home of the brave' stuff. You lot must have a really low opinion on the rest of the world huh? I mean I know it's a generalisation but I wouldn't say it should be something that can be applied to America exclusively. What about political correctness?

Heh, and so I move straight onto the whole 'land of the free' crap. Last night I watched the British Comedy Awards and for 'Best International Comedy', the Simpsons won. Matt Groening (creator of the Simpsons accepted the award) and wow, he really doesn't like American censorship. Some of the things censorships on American TV ban are so BLOODY petty! Oh, and then Stephen Hawkings kind of had a dig at America too, which was sweet.

*sigh* And still no one can tell me why America is the free-EST country in the world. Sure, it's free, but free-ER than every other country... how?

Oh, and I voted for the UK.



I've seen the rest of the world... And it sucks :)

I've seen the rest of the world... And it sucks :)
Proof? You have none! You lie! So shhhhh, you!

I've seen the rest of the world

May I say bull?

At any rate, I still haven't heard any practical examples of why America would be the freest country.
You may post anything you like about your First Amendment (you honestly don't think other countries have something similar??), but it doesn't tell how things work in practice.

My photography professor spent time teaching in America. He took nude photos for exhibitions. They were set in the middle of nowhere, in forests or swamps. However, he still kept getting arrested. Apparently, some random people saw him doing "weird stuff", which was simply not acceptable. The cops showed up in every other shoot, asking for ID or taking him to the station. Is this type of attitude indicative of "freedom"?

Italy warm, awesome food, best cars, best football (soccer) team maybe because I'm a wop :D
tied with japan nice people, gadgets galore, sumo, awesome food, if i remember right you can still get booze from a vending machine :D
then all those other shiney European nations plus the the UK Canada new Zealand all in close second :)
the US sits with war torn iraq terrorist dart-board Israel and misc 3rd world slums for many reasons but ill just give one there is a chimp running the nation :p

Belgium

Yes. The people were quite rude and unhelpful from the moment I met them, much as I love being given the wrong directions, I'm going to have to say I dislike France.

are you american? if so that's why duh :D
i just hope if i can afford to get out of the US even for a vaction that i spout out enough trash about the US to fit in even if i don't speak the language
:p

are you american? if so that's why duh :D
i just hope if i can afford to get out of the US even for a vaction that i spout out enough trash about the US to fit in even if i don't speak the language
:p
You'll get there, it's not as expensive as you think! And we don't expect you to trash your own nation, just don't expect the worl to be grateful for your existence and you will be fine.

You specify the Uk as a nation... But its four nations I say Scotland is the best... who's better than a bunch of red headed guy's in Kilts... Nobody thats who

are you american? if so that's why duh :D
i just hope if i can afford to get out of the US even for a vaction that i spout out enough trash about the US to fit in even if i don't speak the language
:p

If you don't like being an American, when you actually do get to another country, you can go to the American Embassy and turn in your passport.

America...land of the free,

[who ever told you that is your enemy

Sorry, but yeah Im thinking that no Western developed nation is particularly free right now, but especially not America and it's bitches (like England, my home).

There are a lot of freer nations, right now the war on terror is an excuse to revoke freedoms and rights, something that the US and the UK are doing admirably well. There are many less free, but the margin is slowly shrinking.

You specify the Uk as a nation... But its four nations I say Scotland is the best... who's better than a bunch of red headed guy's in Kilts... Nobody thats who
That is a bit tricky, Scotland is a country, as is England Wales etc but the nation is the UK. That's why there is no scottish olympic team or UN rep.

[who ever told you that is your enemy

Sorry, but yeah Im thinking that no Western developed nation is particularly free right now, but especially not America and it's bitches (like England, my home).

As an American, I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out how Tony Blair is a Labour Party guy, and not a Tory.

Isn't he supposed to be from a party that would seem at first glance to be anti-war?

You specify the Uk as a nation... But its four nations I say Scotland is the best... who's better than a bunch of red headed guy's in Kilts... Nobody thats who

A bunch of red headed guys in kilts... drinking whiskey.

anyone who lives in the usa should vote for it if you
don't like the usa get the fuck out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I totally agree!!!!!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As an American, I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out how Tony Blair is a Labour Party guy, and not a Tory.

Isn't he supposed to be from a party that would seem at first glance to be anti-war?
Never try to figure out what Two faced tony is thinking, the man is a one man commitee, does not have a single opinion on anything.

(I just browswed through the posts so I'm not entirely sure, but...)
Hello! Norway, anyone?
Has no one mentioned Norway? Seriously guys. Come to us. Take a look.
We've got fish. Oh, and oil. :fluffle:

(I just browswed through the posts so I'm not entirely sure, but...)
Hello! Norway, anyone?
Has no one mentioned Norway? Seriously guys. Come to us. Take a look.
We've got fish. Oh, and oil. :fluffle:
Fish oil or fish and oil. But you like those horrid black salty sweets. Sweets that taste of salt urgh.

This is a stupid thread. Almost everyone is just going to vote for the country where they live.

I voted Canada. My country wasn't there and Canada usually comes around #1 on the UN HDR.

While it may be freaking cold 4 months a year.. without doubt Canada! I have travelled all across the USA and many other places around the world. There is just some thing about this country that makes you feel like you're safe. I have never felt that any where else I have ever been. I admit, I'm biased, I love this country!

damn americans and their backwords ways

vive le france!!!!!


What the Hell?!?!?!?! Why do the French, of all people, have a problem with the US....oh wait the American aint afraid to fight.


GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!

(I just browswed through the posts so I'm not entirely sure, but...)
Hello! Norway, anyone?
Has no one mentioned Norway? Seriously guys. Come to us. Take a look.
We've got fish. Oh, and oil. :fluffle:

More importantly, I belive according to the the index of standard of living (the organisation evades me but its very credible) Norway is number one.

The US is about 8 or something and the richest GDP per capita nation in the world, Luxembourg, is 14th.

I voted Switzerland. I'm told they have a government whereby all of the major decisions are voted for separately via a referendum. I think that's a good idea, though has some drawbacks of course ^_^

While it may be freaking cold 4 months a year.. without doubt Canada! I have travelled all across the USA and many other places around the world. There is just some thing about this country that makes you feel like you're safe. I have never felt that any where else I have ever been. I admit, I'm biased, I love this country!

I remember a whole lot of nowhere in Canada. I suppose that it's easy to feel safe if there's no humans for the next 100 miles.

Kinda like Plattsburgh, New York, with less people.

I remember a whole lot of nowhere in Canada. I suppose that it's easy to feel safe if there's no humans for the next 100 miles.

Kinda like Plattsburgh, New York, with less people.

I live in Ottawa, the 4th largest city in Canada and the nations capital. So nope, that's not the reason.

Fish oil or fish and oil. But you like those horrid black salty sweets. Sweets that taste of salt urgh.
Licorice? Licorice kicks ass!

Licorice? Licorice kicks ass!Yeh but flavoured with salt, bloody sneaky trick that!
Now normal licorice (glad you spelt that as I can't) there you have a snack.

More importantly, I belive according to the the index of standard of living (the organisation evades me but its very credible) Norway is number one.

The US is about 8 or something and the richest GDP per capita nation in the world, Luxembourg, is 14th.
The UN agrees with you. Sierra Leone is on the bottom... If anyone wondered.

As an American, I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out how Tony Blair is a Labour Party guy, and not a Tory.

Isn't he supposed to be from a party that would seem at first glance to be anti-war?

Yes you correct and correct. You see, the Torys are quite right wing right now, they are traditionally sort of right of centre, but Tony moved labour there. The lib dems, normally centrist and slightly libertarian have moved left to fill the vacuum, but there is no solidly left party in the UK with any power right now.

Oh and who ever said "If you didnt like your country get the fuck out" is a bigot. (i think this applies to Deutschland America and Newzada)

If you dont like your country, or at least could see ways it could be better, you are questioning it, moving it foward. You are a true patriot, seeking to make your nation a better place rather than just letting it slide back into nothingness because you are afraid to to question it. People like you are fools. To quote BSF "protest is patriotism" as it is the desire to make things better. I salute you who questions things.

I live in Ottawa, the 4th largest city in Canada and the nations capital. So nope, that's not the reason.

Ah, the place with the canal that freezes, and no one can remember ever being taught to skate - they already know how.

Ah, the place with the canal that freezes, and no one can remember ever being taught to skate - they already know how.

Haha, yeah, that's the place. :)

anyone who lives in the usa should vote for it if you
don't like the usa get the fuck out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

god your stupid.....
I'd leave but uncle sam keeps raping my wallet. I can't walk on water so I can't walk to europe or japan. quit cleaning your rusty old shot gun and get that idiot bush and his thugs to give me my money back and i'll leave

Haha, yeah, that's the place. :)

My neighbor is from Ottawa, and he's having trouble teaching his son to skate. He himself doesn't ever remember learning, and his son is having a lot of trouble. I told him to send his son to live with his grandparents for a year, and that would probably clear things up.

god your stupid.....
I'd leave but uncle sam keeps raping my wallet. I can't walk on water so I can't walk to europe or japan. quit cleaning your rusty old shot gun and get that idiot bush and his thugs to give me my money back and i'll leave
No, please! Don't leave, we need you there. Just hold on. We'll send someone, you'll see.

Definitely France as it is the most anti American and took the most sensible position on the Iraq war. Also has the best health service in the world.
I don't consider being anti-American to be a great attribute. I wouldn't call France one of the greatest countries, they have way too many problems (most of which are related to poor Muslims) for that. Good health service. Their governent is very sneaky and corrupt however. Not nearly as bad as the American gov't, but still bad.

As an anime fan and liberal, sick of being the US, I would have to say Japan.
Japan is largely a conservative place.
Nice. So tell me, what are the zoning and tax regulations in that country?
I think that in comparison to most of Europe, the Netherlands is pretty libertarian with their taxes and other economic stuff.
I will give you that....however...the US is still one of the best....the US's power, both military and political, is not matched by any Nation, even the Netherlands.
I do not agree that having a lot of power makes a country the greatest in the world. From about 1945 to 1990 the USSR had more power than almost any other country in the world, but I would never call it a great country.

My neighbor is from Ottawa, and he's having trouble teaching his son to skate. He himself doesn't ever remember learning, and his son is having a lot of trouble. I told him to send his son to live with his grandparents for a year, and that would probably clear things up.

It might just work! I think Canadians are born with skates on. It doesn't hurt that we have 4 months a year that there is not much to do but skate or ski or some sport that includes snow and ice. heh. ;)

The best place to live is the Netherlands, officially. The US is a mere 8th. Who cares about power, if I ruled the whole world as a slave driving dictator, there would be nothing great at all.

America has some greatness but it's slipping.

I do not agree that having a lot of power makes a country the greatest in the world. From about 1945 to 1990 the USSR had more power than almost any other country in the world, but I would never call it a great country.
I totally agree with you. A country's greatness should not be measured by it's ability to blow up the world. :rolleyes:

The best place to live is the Netherlands, officially. The US is a mere 8th. Who cares about power, if I ruled the whole world as a slave driving dictator, there would be nothing great at all.

America has some greatness but it's slipping.

If you live in America, you can live without being involved in politics, and depending on your education and career, live quite comfortably. It's possible to be blissfully ignorant, and not be punished for it. Nothing political has really touched my life so far, and that's the way I intend to keep it.

Nice. So tell me, what are the zoning and tax regulations in that country?

really good since we actually look after our less off, i dont care if the tax is high aslong as that balances out the needs for social security and for instance quality nursing homes for poor old folks. It keeps the balance between rich and poor cuz being 'poor' is still quite good in holland :)

Originally Posted by Deutschland America
I will give you that....however...the US is still one of the best....the US's power, both military and political, is not matched by any Nation, even the Netherlands.

that 'even the netherlands' lmfao, thats the funniest sentence ive seen here.
In holland we have nearly no military nor political power on the world scale.
Why you would think otherwise is mindboggling to me honestly.

The best place to live is the Netherlands, officially. The US is a mere 8th. Who cares about power, if I ruled the whole world as a slave driving dictator, there would be nothing great at all.

America has some greatness but it's slipping.

My mother-in-law works for the UN. Canada was #1 for 7 years in a row. Then about two or maybe it was three years ago they changed how they mark countries, mostly at the insistence of the United States because they kept doing so poorly. However I do hear the Netherlands is a nice liberal place to live. I believe #1 this year was Norway.

It obvious that the US is the Best Nation in the world. If were not the best, then why do we have so many people that want to come from other countries and live here. Plus, we have exsisted as a Nation for just over 200 years, which is not really all that long, and have become one of the most, if not the most advanced nations in the world and are also the only remaining Super Power in the World.

Lots of people from other countries want to come to the UK too, many risk their lives to do so

My photography professor spent time teaching in America. He took nude photos for exhibitions. They were set in the middle of nowhere, in forests or swamps. However, he still kept getting arrested. Apparently, some random people saw him doing "weird stuff", which was simply not acceptable. The cops showed up in every other shoot, asking for ID or taking him to the station. Is this type of attitude indicative of "freedom"?
I agree, if Americans just dropped the Christian-based social authoritarianism, they could be in a running for the freest country.

Don't go to Poland. If you do anything that the Catholic church would not love, you are likely to be attacked by angry fascists*.


*Members of the League of Polish Families.

I agree, if Americans just dropped the Christian-based social authoritarianism, they could be in a running for the freest country.

Don't go to Poland. If you do anything that the Catholic church would not love, you are likely to be attacked by angry fascists*.

*Members of the League of Polish Families.

Poland has the best vodka.

your right those nordic countries are generally very good aswell.
altho the expensive beer, long travel distances and very shitty cold weather makes it not my nr 1.

im currently living in ireland and the ppl, the guinness and the music are awesome. But politically speaking the country is really messed up.

It's possible to be blissfully ignorant, and not be punished for it.

yeah even the president seems to be doing a great job at that part!

What the Hell?!?!?!?! Why do the French, of all people, have a problem with the US....oh wait the American aint afraid to fight.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!
Why are all anti-French Americans obsessed with military prowess. Big deal, America is better at war. I could point out that France has produced more great artists and composers per capita than America.

As an American, I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out how Tony Blair is a Labour Party guy, and not a Tory.

Isn't he supposed to be from a party that would seem at first glance to be anti-war?
Yeah, Tony Blair has single handedly destroyed everything the Labour party used to stand for.

Did you hear his recent statement that if re-elected, he will eliminate social welfare?

your right those nordic countries are generally very good aswell.
altho the expensive beer, long travel distances and very shitty cold weather makes it not my nr 1.

im currently living in ireland and the ppl, the guinness and the music are awesome. But politically speaking the country is really messed up.
I'm in a political group who's working on getting into the eu, and joining it will lead to a dramatic reduction on taxes on alcohol, so you could say we're working on it.

yeah even the president seems to be doing a great job at that part!

He's only representative of the trend. More so than most nations, most American citizens are truly insulated from the world outside. It's a historical tradition dating back to the founding of the nation.

By and large, unless someone comes and directly affects us, we don't want to deal with it. And I think that having no history of "dealing with it" on a daily basis like most nations do, the US, when it does actually "deal with it" does a haphazard job at best.

That's not to say that the European nations do much better, but they have a lot more practice in operating in the world.

Short answer:
Germany!!! :cool:

im currently living in ireland and the ppl, the guinness and the music are awesome. But politically speaking the country is really messed up.
I'm Irish too! You're right, but I would still take Bertie over someone like Bush, Chirac or Blair. I am a member of the Green party. Who do you support, if anyone?

I think we have to absolutely get rid of all those nasty election posters at election times.

Nothing political has really touched my life so far, and that's the way I intend to keep it.
Chances are that it has, just the Democrat and Republican policies have long been rather similar to each other for a long time.

Did you hear his recent statement that if re-elected, he will eliminate social welfare?

jeez there's one person that wont get re-elected, i mean where is a country without social welfare?! :headbang:

btw sil check your telegrams:)

jeez there's one person that wont get re-elected, i mean where is a country without social welfare?! :headbang:

btw sil check your telegrams:)

Well, Clinton got re-elected after he trashed the welfare system here. Go figure.

Wales

this was waaaay to easy

I'm in a political group who's working on getting into the eu, and joining it will lead to a dramatic reduction on taxes on alcohol, so you could say we're working on it.

good :) cuz the ppl there are generally friendly (i have a couple of nordic collegues)

I'm in the U.K, and I cannot wait to get out of here.

I've been to canada a few times, and it sure as hell is a lovely place, so I voted accordingly.

Singapore is lovely, so is Australia and Israel, and I would like to live in the U.S, but I vote Canada.

w00t @ Canada

I'll trade you one US for one UK?
sign here X______________________

all trades are final US trader not liable for hillbillies, x-mass thieves, pollution rivaling mexico city, dipshit soccer moms who can't drive, lame TV shows, everyone else in the world hating you and a retarded chimp at the helm :D

Well, Clinton got re-elected after he trashed the welfare system here. Go figure.

i didnt know that i was about 11 when 2nd period started and i was more busy with playing with gi joe's then actually following the political circuit ;)

Poland has the best vodka.
That is true, but I still wouldn't like to live there. Vodka is great, but freedom is greater.

Well, Clinton got re-elected after he trashed the welfare system here. Go figure.
What? But the Republican Americans told me that Clinton was a socialist!
;)

What? But the Republican Americans told me that Clinton was a socialist!
;)

I guess they don't remember him saying that he would "end welfare as we know it".

That is true, but I still wouldn't like to live there. Vodka is great, but freedom is greater.
But Poland is free. Haven´ t you heard news in the last 15 years?
Solidarnosc was successful. The communists tyranny was removed - just like every were in East Centeral Europe and Eastern Europe.
Poland is free since almost 15 years.
And since 1999 it is a member of NATO and since May 1, 2004 a member of the EU.

This polls a waste of time. I still however voted for GREAT BRITAIN, because Im from here. And I bet nearly everyone else votes for their own country. I may hate the opening hours, reality TV etc... but i'll still vote for GB.

All this show is that more people on here are yanks.

Therefore, this poll should be for the best country you've been too.

I vote for Thailand

well theres a lot of ppl voting for holland and theres way less dutch ppl:)

Good, guess holland must do somethings the rest of us don,t!

Reckon people like clogs.

and windmills

Good, guess holland must do somethings the rest of us don,t!

Reckon people like clogs.

Aren't they having that trouble with local vs. Moslem violence in the Netherlands? I'm not so sure the people that live there want any more foreigners of any kind to show up.

All this show is that more people on here are yanks.

Do you think? LOL

http://www.nationstates.net/images/survey3.jpg

Aren't they having that trouble with local vs. Moslem violence in the Netherlands? I'm not so sure the people that live there want any more foreigners of any kind to show up.

well normally everything is ok, but a couple of weeks ago they killed Theo van Gogh (a marrocan guy shot him a couple of times, walked over to him and stabbed him even more).
Theo was a journalist/writer/director with a very strong opinion about everything. and when he got killed a lot of dutch ppl had enough and wanted to put a stop to maroccan guys being violent (alot of the ppl who get beaten to death for no appearent reason are killed by maroccans).
So there was a short period where dutch ppl werent as welcoming to foreigners as usual and burned mosques and stuff like that.
it just frustrates alot of dutchies (and me aswell) that the fundamentalists are putting the rules in the islam above our laws and dutch moral values (they kill ppl out of honorary reasons and stuff like that)

but its probably back to 'normal' from what ive heard

So there was a short period where dutch ppl werent as welcoming to foreigners as usual and burned mosques and stuff like that.

Yah! Burning things and stuff isn't too friendly.

Yah! Burning things and stuff isn't too friendly.

true and i disagree with the ppl who do that.
but on the other hand its also not very friendly to kill famous dutch ppl just because they are making a (NOT offensive) movie about the islam in holland. and for speaking his mind.

altho violence shouldnt be retaliated by with violence

anything other than the Netherlands, always had a soft spot for Canada so I voted for them.
I live in the Netherlands and I have to say the whole climate here has gotten more and more hostile and even xenophobic.

Texas

CANADA!!!!

hmmmm name this song for my opinion:"......It burned, burned, burned, and we're the ones that did it...."
CANADA all the way!!
i'm so biased. :p :p :p