NationStates Jolt Archive


Something good about the U.S.A.

Sick Dreams
05-08-2005, 20:22
I totally understand why some people are pissed at America, but that doesn't mean we are "evil scum". I was wondering if people could swallow their pride, and name at least one thing that they think is good about America? I'll start. Reasoning aside for the war in Iraq, I realize that innocent people have died, but if we wanted, this war could have been done months ago if we just lowered the bar on what we see as "acceptable" collateral damage. Our troops are dying so we can minimize civilian deaths.
Irico
05-08-2005, 20:25
Dentistry




:D
Stephistan
05-08-2005, 20:26
They do make the best movies.

Yay for Hollywood! :)
Eh-oh
05-08-2005, 20:27
the two above and those funny tv shows
ChuChulainn
05-08-2005, 20:28
large food portions for low prices will always have a place in my heart
Cheese Burrito
05-08-2005, 20:29
Best music by far...Jazz.
Cabra West
05-08-2005, 20:29
None of the above, but I thought frozen orange juice was a funny idea
Meow Meow Kitty Cat
05-08-2005, 20:30
It's a very beautiful place here
Jenrak
05-08-2005, 20:32
My girlfriend is from USA, so thank you.
Stephistan
05-08-2005, 20:33
It's a very beautiful place here

Yes, I hear South Compton California is very lovely this time of year.. LOL j/k. :)
Sinuhue
05-08-2005, 20:35
Sumamba Buwhan, Sdaeriji, Carnivorous Lickers, Jocabia, and all the other decent yanks I've met on NS:).
The Mindset
05-08-2005, 20:38
Burittos. And before you say, "hey, that's Mexican!," American-style burittos are totally different from their southern cousins.
Wurzelmania
05-08-2005, 20:39
Greenday, Blink-182, college humour generally.
Aligned Planets
05-08-2005, 20:58
Microsoft...oh wait, that's the BAIN OF MY LIFE!!!!!

hehe - Star Trek would be quite high on my own list of fab things about the USA
Sinuhue
05-08-2005, 20:59
They do make the best movies.

Yay for Hollywood! :)
*kicks you out of Canada*

Hardly.
Sinuhue
05-08-2005, 21:00
Burittos. And before you say, "hey, that's Mexican!," American-style burittos are totally different from their southern cousins.
And Mexican burritos are very different from burritos of THEIR southern cousins (burrito to a Chilean means either a donkey, or a big dick:))
Sdaeriji
05-08-2005, 21:05
Sdaeriji

Damn right. That's all anyone needs.
Agnostic Deeishpeople
05-08-2005, 21:09
Television Show: Sex and the City.
Music: Madonna
Movie : American Beauty.
Sinuhue
05-08-2005, 21:16
A president with a name people use as a euphemism for pubic hair. What is better than this?
Drunk commies deleted
05-08-2005, 21:17
A president with a name people use as a euphemism for pubic hair. What is better than this?
A vice president who's first name is synonymous with male genetalia.
East Canuck
05-08-2005, 21:19
Quality TV show (and only the quality TV shows)
Good movies (around 25% of all movies coming from the US)
And the boost they give our economy
Sinuhue
05-08-2005, 21:19
A vice president who's first name is synonymous with male genetalia.
You're right. That IS better!

But the russians have a president with a name that sounds like fries smothered in gravy and cheese curd...I might have to like them more...

...until I remember you have a senator with a name that now means the frothy mixture of lube, semen and fecal matter produced during anal sex...

...yeah, you guys are my favourites again!
Drunk commies deleted
05-08-2005, 21:21
You're right. That IS better!

But the russians have a president with a name that sounds like fries smothered in gravy and cheese curd...I might have to like them more...

...until I remember you have a senator with a name that now means the frothy mixture of lube, semen and fecal matter produced during anal sex...

...yeah, you guys are my favourites again!
And don't forget Colin Powell used to pronounce his first name like colon. So at one point in time we had a dick, some bush and a colon in the executive branch of our government. Now all this country needs is some balls.
Stephistan
05-08-2005, 21:21
Well c'mon, with a president and vice president with the names "Bush" and "Dick" you had to know you were going to get "fucked" ..lol :D
Agnostic Deeishpeople
05-08-2005, 21:22
i have to say most hollywood movies are trash. I havent been into a theater in years. Its beyond me why people think Hollywood produces good movies..

the only memorable movies i like that was good will hunting and titanic...uh what else?..Erin Brockovich
Sinuhue
05-08-2005, 21:23
And don't forget Colin Powell used to pronounce his first name like colon. So at one point in time we had a dick, some bush and a colon in the executive branch of our government. Now all this country needs is some balls.
"President Balz, the press is ready!"

"Okay. Tell Bush, Dick, and Colon to get here pronto! But don't let that sick bastard Santorum near this room!"
Drunk commies deleted
05-08-2005, 21:26
i have to say most hollywood movies are trash. I havent been into a theater in years. Its beyond me why people think Hollywood produces good movies..

the only memorable movies i like that was good will hunting and titanic...uh what else?..
LA Confidential came out the same year as Titanic, and in my not-so-humble opinion it was a far better film. Check out the following thread for some other good US films. Please note that while the majority of the films mentioned are American, many are not.

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=435967
Compulsive Depression
05-08-2005, 21:34
You've got the best space programme in the world! Even if Discovery's a bit rickety :)

(This probably makes up for your spelling being all funny, at least ;) )
Bleenie
05-08-2005, 21:34
oooh my lets see
the pa coal region
yuengling lager (oldest brewry in usa baby)
mrs.t's perogies
block parties
the tv show 24 (or just the channel FOX who doesnt love them?!)
conan o'brien
not hollywood..since most movies are made in canada cuz its cheaper.. but the people who write the good movies
philly
cheap booze
QUENTIN TARANTINO
starbucks
buffalo wings
spongebob? heh. nah, but patrick :D:D:D

OMG i almost forgot the philly cheese steak you must love that.
Sinuhue
05-08-2005, 21:35
The US is full of fascinating freaks...OJ Simpson, Michael Jackson, Joan Rivers (shudders), Madonna, Charlie Manson, so on and so forth...
Avika
05-08-2005, 22:01
Haven't nukes anyone since Nagasaki
has the best freaks(Parts of the M. Jackson trial made me laugh. It was freak vs. freak)
Retro Studios, bringers of Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
E3 is here
we practicly invented breakfast cereal
Texmex
Not counting Veitnam, which is technicly a victory once you know your history, the US never lost a war.
The US liberated more people fro oppression than any other nation
Sick Dreams
05-08-2005, 22:21
A president with a name people use as a euphemism for pubic hair. What is better than this?
A vice president who's first name is synonymous with male genetalia.
Well c'mon, with a president and vice president with the names "Bush" and "Dick" you had to know you were going to get "fucked" ..lol
All I wanted was one thread full of nice things.
These are 3 reasons why a lot of Americans tell others to go fuck themselves. You just can't help yourselves, can you?!
(sighs and gets ready to go drive his gas guzzling suv over some kittens, or something)
Drunk commies deleted
05-08-2005, 22:23
All I wanted was one thread full of nice things.
These are 3 reasons why a lot of Americans tell others to go fuck themselves. You just can't help yourselves, can you?!
(sighs and gets ready to go drive his gas guzzling suv over some kittens, or something)
I am American, and one of the nice things about us is our sense of humor. That and our right to keep and bear arms. *shoots a kitten*
Sick Dreams
05-08-2005, 22:27
I am American, and one of the nice things about us is our sense of humor. That and our right to keep and bear arms. *shoots a kitten*
I appreciate a good sense of humor as much as the next guy, but the "bush and Dick" jokes are REALLY getting old. Sounds like something I'd here back in 8th grade. The only reason I'm testy is that the insults are constant. Thats why I made this thread. But even now, the "Anti-Bush" group has to open their mouths. (shrugs and gives up)
Sinuhue
05-08-2005, 22:28
I appreciate a good sense of humor as much as the next guy, but the "bush and Dick" jokes are REALLY getting old. Sounds like something I'd here back in 8th grade. The only reason I'm testy is that the insults are constant. Thats why I made this thread. But even now, the "Anti-Bush" group has to open their mouths. (shrugs and gives up)
Hey, I LOVE Bush and Dick. Can't get enough of them, dick especially!

The thing I love about the USA is that you Americans don't have to pretend to agree with one another...and that you always seem to want to kick out the Americans who don't like Bush...that's good entertainment!
Drunk commies deleted
05-08-2005, 22:29
I appreciate a good sense of humor as much as the next guy, but the "bush and Dick" jokes are REALLY getting old. Sounds like something I'd here back in 8th grade. The only reason I'm testy is that the insults are constant. Thats why I made this thread. But even now, the "Anti-Bush" group has to open their mouths. (shrugs and gives up)
Making fun of Bush isn't the same as badmouthing America.
Sick Dreams
05-08-2005, 22:33
Hey, I LOVE Bush and Dick. Can't get enough of them, dick especially!

The thing I love about the USA is that you Americans don't have to pretend to agree with one another...and that you always seem to want to kick out the Americans who don't like Bush...that's good entertainment!
Making fun of Bush isn't the same as badmouthing America.
I'm talking about badmouthing in general. This forum seems to be full of people who never have anything nice to say. Joking is all good in some threads, but do you really have to insult someone in EVERY thread? Is it possible to have a thread where you either say something nice, or not post? Just curious, because it seems like theirs too much hate in the world, and it seems theirs no where to go to get away from it.

P.S. I don't want people who disagree with Bush to leave! I want radicals on the Left AND Right to leave. The extremists are my enemy, not the majority. Discourse is the only healthy way to run a democracy!
Drunk commies deleted
05-08-2005, 22:41
I'm talking about badmouthing in general. This forum seems to be full of people who never have anything nice to say. Joking is all good in some threads, but do you really have to insult someone in EVERY thread? Is it possible to have a thread where you either say something nice, or not post? Just curious, because it seems like theirs too much hate in the world, and it seems theirs no where to go to get away from it.

P.S. I don't want people who disagree with Bush to leave! I want radicals on the Left AND Right to leave. The extremists are my enemy, not the majority. Discourse is the only healthy way to run a democracy!
"I want radicals on the Left and Right to leave."

"Discourse is the only healthy way to run a democracy!"

Am I to understand that the only discourse allowed would be between centrists?

Anyhoo, I'll say something nice about my country. We're cowboys, hippies, metalheads, businessmen, urban gangsters, hillbillies, and a whole lot of other subcultures, but when it comes down to it we get along well and we're pretty united as a nation.
Sdaeriji
05-08-2005, 22:43
P.S. I don't want people who disagree with Bush to leave! I want radicals on the Left AND Right to leave. The extremists are my enemy, not the majority. Discourse is the only healthy way to run a democracy!

How is it healthy discourse if you want the people whose opinions you find undesirable to leave? You only want to have discourse between people whom you agree with?
LazyHippies
05-08-2005, 22:44
It's a good place to make money. Not a bad place to live short range, you just wouldnt wanna stay here for ever.
Thekalu
05-08-2005, 22:50
I'm from america and I'd have to say it's uuhhhhhhhh.................................
something good,something good I like my guns yes that's it guns :mp5: :sniper:
LazyHippies
05-08-2005, 22:57
I'm from america and I'd have to say it's uuhhhhhhhh.................................
something good,something good I like my guns yes that's it guns :mp5: :sniper:

My gun is made in Argentina, so...ehh. I could care less for Colt.
Poliwanacraca
05-08-2005, 22:58
Something good - the Berkshire mountains in the fall are prettier than anything has a right to be.

Something else good - barbecue is yummy.
Sdaeriji
05-08-2005, 22:59
My gun is made in Argentina, so...ehh. I could care less for Colt.

My gun is made in Israel. It seems all we REALLY do well is own the guns.
Sick Dreams
05-08-2005, 23:03
"I want radicals on the Left and Right to leave."

"Discourse is the only healthy way to run a democracy!"

Am I to understand that the only discourse allowed would be between centrists?

Anyhoo, I'll say something nice about my country. We're cowboys, hippies, metalheads, businessmen, urban gangsters, hillbillies, and a whole lot of other subcultures, but when it comes down to it we get along well and we're pretty united as a nation.
Reason being is that the radicals want their way or the highway. The world isn't black and white. Getting rid of radicals doesn't just leave centrists. It also leaves people like me who are on BOTH sides. Radicals beleive they are the only intelligent people. They beleive they are right, and everyone else is wrong. Radicals want to impose their ideas on everyone. Do I want them to leave? Maybe thats a bit harsh. But the radicals give fuel to the fires of political hatred. They are nothing but character assassins. They are closed minded. They are intolerable of others. They beleive they are superior. They don't like discourse. They don't want democracy, they want to impose their ideas on everyone. Maybe they shouldn't leave, but it scares me to see them taken so seriously!
Sinuhue
05-08-2005, 23:12
Getting rid of radicals doesn't just leave centrists. It also leaves people like me who are on BOTH sides.
BAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAA!
Sick Dreams
05-08-2005, 23:14
BAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAA!
Care to explain the retarded laughter?
Drunk commies deleted
05-08-2005, 23:14
Reason being is that the radicals want their way or the highway. The world isn't black and white. Getting rid of radicals doesn't just leave centrists. It also leaves people like me who are on BOTH sides. Radicals beleive they are the only intelligent people. They beleive they are right, and everyone else is wrong. Radicals want to impose their ideas on everyone. Do I want them to leave? Maybe thats a bit harsh. But the radicals give fuel to the fires of political hatred. They are nothing but character assassins. They are closed minded. They are intolerable of others. They beleive they are superior. They don't like discourse. They don't want democracy, they want to impose their ideas on everyone. Maybe they shouldn't leave, but it scares me to see them taken so seriously!
Your post seems like the raving of a radical centrist. :p

I like the "us vs. them" attitude and the broad generalizations.
Sick Dreams
05-08-2005, 23:18
Your post seems like the raving of a radical centrist. :p

I like the "us vs. them" attitude and the broad generalizations.
The "us.vs.them" attitude is actually the "me.vs.them" attitude. I don't pretend to represent otheres.
Broad generalizations? Only because I don't feel like writing a 5000 word essay no one will read.
Radical centrist? I believe I already stated that I'm not a centrist. I don't like being labeled. I am who I am, and thats all that I am. (let the popeye jokes begin)
The boldly courageous
05-08-2005, 23:21
What I like about the States:

24 hour stores
Wide open spaces
Wonderful National and State parks
Dentistry
Low taxes
Huge supermarkets, malls, and mom and pop stores.
Number of televison channels
Access to the newest gadgets
Excellent plumbing
Variety of restaurants available at reasonable prices
Decent gas/petrol prices
Cutting edge Science

Just some of the things I like :) Hopefully this will assist in getting the thread back on track.
Sick Dreams
05-08-2005, 23:24
Just some of the things I like :) Hopefully this will assist in getting the thread back on track.
Thank you! :D
The boldly courageous
05-08-2005, 23:27
Thank you! :D

You are welcome. :)
AntiSanity
05-08-2005, 23:27
Two good things, one area:
White mountains...
Summer camping (just got back last week), Fall leef peeping...

Absolutely beautiful area (somewhere I loved going when I live in Massechusetts, and doubly love now that I live in New Hampshire (less driving)).
Sinuhue
05-08-2005, 23:29
The amount of porn the US produces.
Spencer and Wellington
05-08-2005, 23:36
Pop Tarts, fast food, and guns (of course).
Drunk commies deleted
05-08-2005, 23:40
The amount of porn the US produces.
It's not the quantity of porn we produce, it's the quality. I've viewed European porn and I've seen American. The American product is much much better.

BTW, Mike Tyson, everyone's favorite psycho boxer, will be starring in a porn movie with Jenna Jameson.
President Shrub
05-08-2005, 23:41
I totally understand why some people are pissed at America, but that doesn't mean we are "evil scum". I was wondering if people could swallow their pride, and name at least one thing that they think is good about America? I'll start. Reasoning aside for the war in Iraq, I realize that innocent people have died, but if we wanted, this war could have been done months ago if we just lowered the bar on what we see as "acceptable" collateral damage. Our troops are dying so we can minimize civilian deaths.
Because considering human life of little value is totally a good thing. "Reasoning aside," indeed. And personally, when they flattened a restaurant with dozens of civilians in it within 24 hours of hearing a rumor that Saddam was there--I don't think that the bar could've been lowered any more.

America is good because they don't fucking keep you here when you want to leave. And because not all Congressmen are Neconservatives. And because Bush can only serve two terms.
Potaria
05-08-2005, 23:44
Me, Myself, and I.

...Oh, and Husker Du.
Potaria
05-08-2005, 23:45
Care to explain the retarded laughter?

You said you're on "both sides". That's actually quite funny, judging by your posts and your Political Compass standings.
Cabra West
05-08-2005, 23:46
The amount of porn the US produces.

Hey, yes, that's a very good thing :D Why didn't I think of it?
San Texario
05-08-2005, 23:48
Boston. I love boston. It's very fun. And don't complain about the drivers.
Sdaeriji
05-08-2005, 23:49
Boston. I love boston. It's very fun. And don't complain about the drivers.

Damn right. Watertown, eh? I'm in Allston.
Frangland
05-08-2005, 23:54
Sumamba Buwhan, Sdaeriji, Carnivorous Lickers, Jocabia, and all the other decent yanks I've met on NS:).

Bitch!

hehe
Epsonee
06-08-2005, 00:07
Steve Jobs and Apple Computers. They used advanced technologies that allowed computers to be used by regular people: the GUI, the mouse, etc.
Soviet Haaregrad
06-08-2005, 00:08
Hardcore punk, Wu-Tang Clan, deep-dish pizza, LSD, OE800, Noam Chomsky.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. :D
President Shrub
06-08-2005, 00:10
I like America because we have all different kinds of people, some people who believe abortion doctors should be burned at the stake, while others who believe fetuses should be used as hamburger meat. I like America, because our government is comprised of religious fascists pretending to be conservatives and socialists pretending to be liberals. I like America because, in some states, if you set one foot on my property, I can kill you. I like America, because most people here are fatter and dumber than me. I like America because, with the multiple, heavy gunracks and American flags attached to my H2 , gas prices are my number one concern. Oh, and I like America, because even though hybrid cars are cheaper in the long run and better for the environment--we're too cool to buy such crap. I like America because we invented the internet and for the most part own everything on it.

I like America because, when tragedy hits, our citizens write amusingly melodramatic documentaries and cliche country songs about "Non-uhlev'n." And I like America because we value our lives as greater than foreigners' lives. I like America because we're the only country with the balls to openly admit that we have plans for world domination ("global U.S. hegenomy") and will stop at nothing to accomplish that goal. I like America because it's okay to show a guy getting decapitated on television, but showing boobs will get you fined and possibly jailed. I like America because Congressmen cannot be arrested for almost any crime and Presidential pardons can be handed out like candy. And I like America because we hate the Communist Manifesto and any government remotely based off of it, especially if one of the country's official languages is French. I like America because 50% of our population are Bible-thumping, cross-slinging, soldiers of Jesus. And I like America because our leader is a benevolent king, whom we must all worship, lest we be shipped off to Cuban gulags.
Minalkra
06-08-2005, 00:25
I like America because if I wasn't born in America . . . . I'd've been born in some shithole country like Canadia or something stupid like that.

Actually, humor aside, I like America because of the ideals it's SUPPOSED to represent, though often enough it fails (as most countries do). Freedom! Equality! Fraternity! Oh, wait, that's French. Er . . . . Give me Liberty or give me DEATH! *gets hauled away* NOOOoooooOOOOooooOOOOOooooooOOOOoooooo!!!!
Origami Tigers
06-08-2005, 00:46
And Mexican burritos are very different from burritos of THEIR southern cousins (burrito to a Chilean means either a donkey, or a big dick:))

Well, I'm hopping on a burrito to go get a burrito right now!!
Leonstein
06-08-2005, 01:13
They started the UN (kinda).
They went to the moon.
Sick Dreams
06-08-2005, 01:28
You said you're on "both sides". That's actually quite funny, judging by your posts and your Political Compass standings.
HHmmm..... Your an excellent judge of character when it comes to a political test ON THE INTERNET!
You want to know why I'm on both sides? Here you go!

Right leaning:
Bigger Military
Smaller government
Lower taxes
Free trade
Right to pre-emptive strikes
Right to bear arms

Left leaning:
Universal healthcare (to a point)
Stop jailing drug posessors
Womans right to choose
Seperation of church and state
Less censorship
Legalize marijuana


The list goes on.
Sick Dreams
06-08-2005, 01:30
I like America because we have all different kinds of people, some people who believe abortion doctors should be burned at the stake, while others who believe fetuses should be used as hamburger meat. I like America, because our government is comprised of religious fascists pretending to be conservatives and socialists pretending to be liberals. I like America because, in some states, if you set one foot on my property, I can kill you. I like America, because most people here are fatter and dumber than me. I like America because, with the multiple, heavy gunracks and American flags attached to my H2 , gas prices are my number one concern. Oh, and I like America, because even though hybrid cars are cheaper in the long run and better for the environment--we're too cool to buy such crap. I like America because we invented the internet and for the most part own everything on it.

I like America because, when tragedy hits, our citizens write amusingly melodramatic documentaries and cliche country songs about "Non-uhlev'n." And I like America because we value our lives as greater than foreigners' lives. I like America because we're the only country with the balls to openly admit that we have plans for world domination ("global U.S. hegenomy") and will stop at nothing to accomplish that goal. I like America because it's okay to show a guy getting decapitated on television, but showing boobs will get you fined and possibly jailed. I like America because Congressmen cannot be arrested for almost any crime and Presidential pardons can be handed out like candy. And I like America because we hate the Communist Manifesto and any government remotely based off of it, especially if one of the country's official languages is French. I like America because 50% of our population are Bible-thumping, cross-slinging, soldiers of Jesus. And I like America because our leader is a benevolent king, whom we must all worship, lest we be shipped off to Cuban gulags.
You need to see a therapist man!
Origami Tigers
06-08-2005, 01:31
Oh yeah, one of the things that I like about America? Ben & Jerry's. Yum.
http://www.benjerry.com/our_products/flavor_details.cfm?product_id=27
President Shrub
06-08-2005, 01:52
HHmmm..... Your an excellent judge of character when it comes to a political test ON THE INTERNET!
You want to know why I'm on both sides? Here you go!

Right leaning:
Bigger Military
Smaller government
Lower taxes
Free trade
Right to pre-emptive strikes
Right to bear arms

Left leaning:
Universal healthcare (to a point)
Stop jailing drug posessors
Womans right to choose
Seperation of church and state
Less censorship
Legalize marijuana


The list goes on.
So, you're a Libertarian. Whether you're "right," or "left," depends on which you value as more important: economic policy or social policy.

Oh yeah, one of the things that I like about America? Ben & Jerry's. Yum.
http://www.benjerry.com/our_products/flavor_details.cfm?product_id=27
(For every 1\2 cup)
Calories 300
Calories from Fat 160
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 10 g
Cholesterol 55 mg
Sugars 28 g
Jah Bootie
06-08-2005, 01:53
HHmmm..... Your an excellent judge of character when it comes to a political test ON THE INTERNET!
You want to know why I'm on both sides? Here you go!

Right leaning:
Bigger Military
Smaller government
Lower taxes
Free trade
Right to pre-emptive strikes
Right to bear arms

Left leaning:
Universal healthcare (to a point)
Stop jailing drug posessors
Womans right to choose
Seperation of church and state
Less censorship
Legalize marijuana


The list goes on.


You do you suppose that we can establish a larger military (considering the amount that we already spend is enormous) and establish universal healthcare with lowering taxes?
[NS]Amestria
06-08-2005, 01:54
The U.S.A. has Alaska!
Jah Bootie
06-08-2005, 01:54
although I agree that the left/right distinction is dumb and only applies to total dittoheads and ideologues.
Rydellion
06-08-2005, 01:59
Because considering human life of little value is totally a good thing. "Reasoning aside," indeed. And personally, when they flattened a restaurant with dozens of civilians in it within 24 hours of hearing a rumor that Saddam was there--I don't think that the bar could've been lowered any more.

America is good because they don't fucking keep you here when you want to leave. And because not all Congressmen are Neconservatives. And because Bush can only serve two terms.

...methinks you need to think about what we could do. During the breakup of the Soviet Union, it was common practice for the Russian military to lay down rolling artillery barrages along convoy routes through cities. They would pulverize everything along the convoy route to ensure the safety of their supplies. They still use that strategy in places like Chechnya. Ever hear of a city called Grozny? It's not such a great place any more after it was almost entirely leveled. US forces, on the other hand, give their convoys escorts instead of just bombing the hell out of the general area "just to make sure." We takes losses for it because we do our best to reduce collateral damage.

And, just so you know, it would be very easy to lower the bar. There's a fun tactic called firebombing. You think a restaurant's worth of deaths in one go are bad? What would happen if a city was burned?

Now, please either leave this thread or say something nice for once. The whole purpose of this topic is to avoid the omnipresent hating that has become so fashionable lately. And I, for one, would appreciate if you would give some thought to your arguments instead of (essentially) just saying "OMG America is eeevvvviiillllll!" It could be a whole lot worse.



Anyway, back to the original topic: I personally like our efforts to help get humanity off this dying chunk of rock we call a planet. If only we could clean up the space program's beaurocracy... </wishful thinking>
Origami Tigers
06-08-2005, 02:04
(For every 1\2 cup)
Calories 300
Calories from Fat 160
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 10 g
Cholesterol 55 mg
Sugars 28 g

Now, don't go ruining the good things!!! Next I suppose you'll be listing just how many poisons cigarettes have.
The Raven Guild
06-08-2005, 02:15
i'm glad for our superior medical capabilities, (i know it's expensinve, but do you wanna die?) and the fact that we live the way we want to :D
Sick Dreams
06-08-2005, 02:34
So, you're a Libertarian. Whether you're "right," or "left," depends on which you value as more important: economic policy or social policy.

No, I'm not a libertarian! They are "privitize everything" wackos! By the way, I scored 20 out of 160 on a Libertarian test I took. Not that it means that much, but its something. I said it once and I'll say it again! I AM ME !!!!!!
I AM NOT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING!!! Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Green Party, Communist, Anarchist....etc.etc.etc.
Leonstein
06-08-2005, 02:57
I AM NOT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING!!!
Try this (http://www.votematch.net/).
Turkishsquirrel
06-08-2005, 03:03
I like that I can do whatever the hell I want as long as it isn't to illegal.
Origami Tigers
06-08-2005, 03:05
I like that I can do whatever the hell I want as long as it isn't to illegal.

You can do the illegal things too as long as you don't get caught. ;)
Sick Dreams
06-08-2005, 03:56
Try this (http://www.votematch.net/).
Thanks, but it will just try labeling me, which was the reasoning for me going off the handle in the first place. I'm Me. :D
Bleenie
06-08-2005, 13:39
Me, Myself, and I.

...Oh, and Husker Du.
Husker Du!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OHidunno
06-08-2005, 13:43
Breakfast fries!

Sorry, we don't get that here.

It's a great place for a criminal defence lawyer?
The Precursors
06-08-2005, 13:52
They do make the best movies.

Yay for Hollywood! :)

You have to be joking. Most american movies suck (they seem to have a wierd problem of compulsory flag waving among many things). It's too bad Hollywood spouts out so many crap movies that they drown the world with them, making better movies from the rest of the world become almost invisible.
I'm not saying Hollywood doesn't get it right sometimes but an overwhelming amount of it's movies are bad.
Mekonia
06-08-2005, 14:12
First thing...its the government people dislike. Not every one in every country is nice.

I love America. I've only been there twice, but I had the most fantastic time. I can't wait until I am going to finish college and I'm moving to either D.C, Boston or New York.
Jah Bootie
06-08-2005, 14:17
You have to be joking. Most american movies suck (they seem to have a wierd problem of compulsory flag waving among many things). It's too bad Hollywood spouts out so many crap movies that they drown the world with them, making better movies from the rest of the world become almost invisible.
I'm not saying Hollywood doesn't get it right sometimes but an overwhelming amount of it's movies are bad.
Well, that applies to almost anything though. I doubt that a majority of any nation's movies are any good. And considering how many movies are made in Hollywood, it's to be expected that a lot of garbage will be made.
Soviet Haaregrad
09-08-2005, 13:54
Well, that applies to almost anything though. I doubt that a majority of any nation's movies are any good. And considering how many movies are made in Hollywood, it's to be expected that a lot of garbage will be made.

Because, like I've said before 90% of everything is shit. ;)
Laerod
09-08-2005, 14:00
Chocolate Chip Cookies and Brownies :p
FAKORIGINAL
09-08-2005, 14:02
Lost :)
Monkeypimp
09-08-2005, 14:07
Good things about the US eh?


hmmm..


The Simpsons.
Sunsilver
09-08-2005, 14:09
The prettiest city in the world...San Francisco!
Monkeypimp
09-08-2005, 14:12
The prettiest city in the world...San Francisco!

Apparently it looks a bit like my city but bigger and with a bridge. Its that hilly earthquake country look.
Laerod
09-08-2005, 14:26
The prettiest city in the world...San Francisco!Nah. Berlin's the prettiest. :D
(And I don't mean one of the American ones...)
Friends of Baker
09-08-2005, 14:29
America has brought us Plastic,- for use from fake breasts to game consols to credit cards, fat free brownies. OH,... and Central Air conditioning. One of mans greatest accomplishments.