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Now all you Europeans know how it feels when you write a poll like that with Sudan Ethiopia and such as options than write USA. Its just stupid.

Where's the poll?

Where's the poll?
^thataway, more specifically where is america?

Aren't "Holland" and "The Netherlands" the same thing?

I voted for Spain. While not hopelessly screwed beyond beliefe it is the most screwed of the countries on the poll. Once the richest country in the world, now quite poor. Since Europeons on this board that speak English are from the UK I was surprised that it wasn't an option. I am curious though, what has this got to do with America?

Yes The Neatherlands and Holland are the same thing.

None. I have no idea what you are talking about...

Yes The Neatherlands and Holland are the same thing.

None. I have no idea what you are talking about...

He's whinging because he thinks America does not get the respect he thinks it deserves. :rolleyes:

He's whinging because he thinks America does not get the respect he thinks it deserves. :rolleyes:

I think there was another thread with a similar title, and the choices were nations like Sudan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, North Korea, etc., etc., and the United States, and the United States got the most votes.

All of the above. I have yet to visit and/or hear of a country that wasn't majorly screwed up. However, they each still had goodness and the seed of greatness.

You lose for putting Holland and the Netherlands as seperate countries. How does comparing say, spain and italy make europeans 'know how it feels' when someone compares the US to sudan? This thread fails.

He's whinging because he thinks America does not get the respect he thinks it deserves. :rolleyes:
Oh boo hoo.

You lose for putting Holland and the Netherlands as seperate countries. How does comparing say, spain and italy make europeans 'know how it feels' when someone compares the US to sudan? This thread fails.

F minus minus.

its a trick question - the right answer is that none of them are screwed beyond belief - its easy to believe the amount of screwedness coming to everyone

What are you talking about? I don't understand, like always.

But I would say France.

all these countries are grand. what a pathetic thread. plus the netherlands and holland are the same country :rolleyes:

You forgot Germany in the list. Seriously, situation in that country is far worse than any of those on the list. :D

Oh, and LOL @ that Holland and Netherlands quirk (just noticed it!). That's hilarious!

It's not quite the same. I'd have gone with:

Angola
Belarus
Cambodia
Chad
France
Germany
Haiti
Holland
North Korea
Sudan

The trouble with this current poll is that none of the nations up there are really screwed up, so it's not as insulting as the other poll.
Likewise, a thread comparing Chirac to Mugabe or Schroeder to Pol Pot would have gotten the point across.

DEFINITLY Portugal...I'm a witness, we have no hope here. Everything is corrupted here, people are stupid and ignorant, the interior of the nation is led by the so-called 'dinoussaurs' who have been in power for over 30 years, the place is isolated from everything, people are old and stupidly religious (and most of the people there don't even know what a cell phone or a computer is) and the leaders are not capable of doing anything useful..that's why I want to live this crappy crountry.
Anyhting but this, please..

all these countries are grand. what a pathetic thread. plus the netherlands and holland are the same country :rolleyes:

Kinda says a lot, doesn't it?

I mean the thread is meant to be a protest at the way in which we "look down" on Americans - and then the poster goes and does that.

It's ironic really.

Just to clear things up (maybe), Holland is often used as a reference to the Netherlands, but actually is a part of the Netherlands - in the distant past it was a state but joint with the other surrounding states (including states currently united in the country of Belgium), hence the -s at the end of Netherland.

So, nuking Holland would be OK for me (eventhough I would need to look for other employment then), as I live elsewhere in the Netherlands.

Since Europeons on this board that speak English are from the UK

Err, as you can see (read) here, I do read and write english, speak it too mind you, am European, but do not live in the UK. Many Europeans speak english as a second language. Some even speak a third or fourth... :p ;)

Hooray for stupid threads!
I second Sdaeriji's grade of F--.

Just to clear things up (maybe), Holland is often used as a reference to the Netherlands, but actually is a part of the Netherlands - in the distant past it was a state but joint with the other surrounding states (including states currently united in the country of Belgium), hence the -s at the end of Netherland.

So, nuking Holland would be OK for me (eventhough I would need to look for other employment then), as I live elsewhere in the Netherlands.



Err, as you can see (read) here, I do read and write english, speak it too mind you, am European, but do not live in the UK. Many Europeans speak english as a second language. Some even speak a third or fourth... :p ;)


Ya beat me to it. That's one of my minor pet peeves.
It's rather like saying New York is the USA or Scotland is the UK....

Note:
The Netherlands is often referred to by the name Holland, although this is incorrect; Holland was the economic powerhouse during the time of the United Provinces (1581–1795). After the Napoleonic era, Holland became a mere province of the Kingdom and was split into North and South Holland in 1840.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Netherlands

Which one of these countries is screwed beyond belief?

I couldn't decide between the Netherlands and Holland.

None.

...where's France?

I think there was another thread with a similar title, and the choices were nations like Sudan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, North Korea, etc., etc., and the United States, and the United States got the most votes.
sore loser :D

I couldn't decide between the Netherlands and Holland.
ditto :D

i think the only country that is COMPLETLY screwed is USA...

None of the above.

None of these are screwed. Besides, the US are once again missing from this poll. I'd vote for the US otherwise :D

You fail.

Holland and Netherlands are one country. Not two like you ignorantly posted.

You realize that people make fun of americans for being so uptight about thier jinoistic non-sence. This isn't helping.

People voted for america as a joke. (Most likely, ignoring some people). You also failed. If you said, which group of crountries are most screwed, had like,
NorKorea, Iran, Syria
Angolia, Mongolia, and othergolia
France, England, Germany

It would be more offensive.
Cherio,
HolySheep!

haha *points at europe* you forgot france...... *calls germany* hey germany i have something you might want..... uh huh *hangs up now suitably richer*

where is france on this poll, cus that gets my vote.

You Forgot Poland.

I voted for Ireland, on account of Shane MacGowan.

I voted for Italy, not because I think that the country is actually screwed up but because Berlusconi was allowed to make himself immune to prosecution.

i went for ireland. we're heaps in debt, though we're slowly paying it off, we've got the place with the highest suicide rate in the world, if sellafield were to go ireland would be obliterated, kinsale gas will eventually be depleted and we'll have to find another source which will be more money to pay off, we're apparently the most corrupt country in europe, britain just had to join in on that war, it's like standing next to a bloddy dart board and, now this is just theory, since so many peple are leaving the west of ireland to go to dublin and such the country will eventually sink because of the imbalance in weight distribution

Ireland.

England needs to back off.

What are you talking about? I don't understand, like always.

But I would say France.
The romance capital of the world? Yep, I'd say the French probably get screwed the most.

Actually, the only name for the Netherlands in danish is, as far as I know, Holland. And I should know. I'm danish. But seeing as how we're writing english here, this shows the absolute ignorance of 1234554321.

Kind of a pointless thread, as it really misses out a lot of countries. Maybe somebody should make a poll with every single country ever in existence, and then people get to vote on any number of them (as there is more than one country in the world that is screwed beyond belief). I still think, even with this wide choice and with the US being compared not just to a few countries, but to pretty much every country, that the US would get the most votes. That would be wrong of course, because the US, in comparison to some countries (can't think of any off the top of my head) is not as screwed up.

I direct you towards http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/index.html as this should give you a very detailed analysis of each nation listed.

The romance capital of the world? Yep, I'd say the French probably get screwed the most. :D

Germany is likely the country screwed beyond belief, based on the bitter opinions of those german posters on NS.

I voted for Spain. While not hopelessly screwed beyond beliefe it is the most screwed of the countries on the poll. Once the richest country in the world, now quite poor. Since Europeons on this board that speak English are from the UK I was surprised that it wasn't an option. I am curious though, what has this got to do with America?

Spain the most screwed country on the poll? Surely you're not serious. The unemployment rate in Spain is no worse than three of the big four European powers (about 10%), economic growth was 2.4 % in 2003, and per capita GDP weighs in at 83% of that of the four leading European economies. The Spanish inflation rate is, last time I checked, somewhere under 3 per cent, and the purchasing power of the average Spaniard is only slightly lower than that of the average Australian.

Compare that with Italy, and its problems of government and economy, as well as rising crime in certain regions, and you've got yourself the most screwed country in Europe.

Why did you put up the best-off countries in Europe?

I voted for Spain. While not hopelessly screwed beyond belief it is the most screwed of the countries on the poll. Once the richest country in the world, now quite poor. Since Europeons on this board that speak English are from the UK I was surprised that it wasn't an option. I am curious though, what has this got to do with America?
Spain is richer now than it was 30 years ago.

Ein Deutscher']None of these are screwed.

You're right. They're totally fucked. :D

Now all you Europeans know how it feels when you write a poll like that with Sudan Ethiopia and such as options than write USA. Its just stupid.
Those are the most stupid options ever.
Holland and The Nederlands are the same country slick.

The answer is Ireland. No other country is torn in half or has as much ongoing terrorism. Stupid religion, see how much better the world would be without it?

The answer is Ireland. No other country is torn in half or has as much ongoing terrorism. Stupid religion, see how much better the world would be without it?

religion is really just an excuse. it's not THE reason. and it's more like 1/3 or 1/4

He's whinging because he thinks America does not get the respect he thinks it deserves. :rolleyes:
WTF does "whinging" mean? I know what "whinning" is. That's what most Eurpoeans do when they think about the United States. But I have no idea what is meant by "whinging."

WTF does "whinging" mean? I know what "whinning" is. That's what most Eurpoeans do when they think about the United States. But I have no idea what is meant by "whinging."

WTF does "whinning" mean? I know what "whining" is. That's what most Americans do when they think about Europe. But I have no idea what is meant by "whinning".

WTF does "whinning" mean? I know what "whining" is. That's what most Americans do when they think about Europe. But I have no idea what is meant by "whinning".
Sorry, but most Americans don't think much about antiquated, outdated, irrelevant regions like Eurpoe. Sorry to burst your lil bubble.

Sorry, but most Americans don't think much about antiquated, outdated, irrelevant regions like Eurpoe. Sorry to burst your lil bubble.

:) Yeah whatever. I was just pointing out that little typo/error you made.

Out of curiosity: Which regions are modern, relevant and important?

I get the point of the thred.

I also think it's funny how people are getting on his case for thsi thred but when a thred uses the US as an option everyone supports it...

And the Holland and Netherlands thing being a reson to condem the kid is crap. I've known people who thought Lithalania and Latvia were the same place.


*Of corse why do I even post any more? I can't find these threds more then once or twice...*

Ah ha! Here it is, the definition of "whinging:"

whinge

verb {I} whingeing or whinging UK INFORMAL DISAPPROVING

to complain, especially about something which does not seem important:

- Oh stop whinging, for heaven's sake!

- She's always whingeing (on) about something.

:) Yeah whatever. I was just pointing out that little typo/error you made.

Out of curiosity: Which regions are modern, relevant and important?

I CAN AWNSER THIS!

Asia, Northe America... and thats about it.

Welcome to the others Europe. You'r usefullness is spent. :D ;)

Now all you Europeans know how it feels when you write a poll like that with Sudan Ethiopia and such as options than write USA. Its just stupid.
Meh, Ethiopia isn't letting fundamentalist, regressive christians take over the country.

Meh, Ethiopia isn't letting fundamentalist, regressive christians take over the country.


Ohh please.

BS if I ever saw it.

I CAN AWNSER THIS!

Asia, Northe America... and thats about it.

Welcome to the others Europe. You'r usefullness is spent. :D ;)

Yeah, North America is obviously on your minds.
:) My bubble has been completely shattered. There I was, thinking Americans were in deep thought over the modern and important europe...And then it turns out the average american is actually meditating on Asia.

You forgot Germany in the list. Seriously, situation in that country is far worse than any of those on the list. :D

Oh, and LOL @ that Holland and Netherlands quirk (just noticed it!). That's hilarious!

Hey! I'll nuke you!

(Just kidding)

Seriously, I'm very plessed the vatherland wasn't on the list, and by fatherland, I mean Germany and Poland, my fatherlands. ;)

I voted for Spain. With the train bombings, it's definitely more messed up than the others.

Hmm Netherlands or Holland maybe Dutchland(but not Germany :p )
Spain or Portugal Spain Portugal hmmm coin toss America?
Nah Portugal!

I think I'm going to start a charity. It's aim will be to raise money to pay for Atlas books to be sent to Americans! With each of these, the recepient will also receive a leaflet explaining that there are in fact other countries than the USA (!) and that not everywhere speaks English or uses the Dollar as its currency. It will also give information on a document called a "passport" which most Americans sadly don't currently own.

The answer is Ireland. No other country is torn in half or has as much ongoing terrorism.
Spain. It still has terrorist problems, and Ireland is not torn in half.

Sorry, but most Americans don't think much about antiquated, outdated, irrelevant regions like Eurpoe. Sorry to burst your lil bubble.
That was downright inflammatory and racist. At least no European country has 30,000 of its citizens murdered every year, and one in six children born into poverty.

I think I'm going to start a charity. It's aim will be to raise money to pay for Atlas books to be sent to Americans! With each of these, the recepient will also receive a leaflet explaining that there are in fact other countries than the USA (!) and that not everywhere speaks English or uses the Dollar as its currency. It will also give information on a document called a "passport" which most Americans sadly don't currently own.


maybe you would be better off to consider using the monies collected for some sort of counseling for all those europeans that are so bitter and small mindedly against the US.
Americans are well aware of the other countries of the world. But the fact that we arent falling all over ourselves to spout an intimate knowledge of each of your countries seems to upset you so.
We also enjoy when you smugly solve all of our social problems with your vast knowledge of our life here from across the pond. We feel good knowing that you're all so secure with yourselves and have all of your problems-social and economic-sorted out and addressed in such a mature and responsible manner, that you've now focused your well intended attentions toward our issues.
Thanks!! We want your opinions and reccomendations. We value what you think and say.

maybe you would be better off to consider using the monies collected for some sort of counseling for all those europeans that are so bitter and small mindedly against the US.
Americans are well aware of the other countries of the world. But the fact that we arent falling all over ourselves to spout an intimate knowledge of each of your countries seems to upset you so.
We also enjoy when you smugly solve all of our social problems with your vast knowledge of our life here from across the pond. We feel good knowing that you're all so secure with yourselves and have all of your problems-social and economic-sorted out and addressed in such a mature and responsible manner, that you've now focused your well intended attentions toward our issues.
Thanks!! We want your opinions and reccomendations. We value what you think and say.

I forgot to add, I love the American sense of humour and ability to deal with sarcasm! :D

That was downright inflammatory and racist. At least no European country has 30,000 of its citizens murdered every year, and one in six children born into poverty.
Racist? Nah... maybe regionalist... but then Europeans are just as guilty of that as Americans are. I don't worry about it too much. The opinions on this forum aren't really good indicators. It tends to overrepresent the more extreme viewpoints. :D

I voted Italy - giant black market, mafia, and ineffective government.

I forgot to add, I love the American sense of humour and ability to deal with sarcasm! :D


Good show.

That was downright inflammatory and racist. At least no European country has 30,000 of its citizens murdered every year, and one in six children born into poverty.

Don't worry...All places have their share of wankers.

He's right though, the average american don't think about us outdated europeans ;) They are all too busy thinking about all the progressive and modern regions.

That was downright inflammatory and racist. At least no European country has 30,000 of its citizens murdered every year, and one in six children born into poverty.

I have a gentleman representing the Gypsies (Roma) of Europe, and he'd like to have a word with you about your statement.

Now all you Europeans know how it feels when you write a poll like that with Sudan Ethiopia and such as options than write USA. Its just stupid.

Concerning the poll, where is the option for none of the above? :D