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If your American, you can say why we suck. I have given up on any people here who have an un-biased view point of the pro's and con's of America and other countries. It's always "America is always bad and wrong and other countries evils or problems are the yanks fault." So go on ahead haters, this thread is just for you.

Ahoy maties, a troll...

I predict this thread will be locked b4 it reaches 3 pages.

I don't believe there are better or worse countries.
There are different countries that suit people differently. Ireland suits me cause I like the country, climate, accents, history, personal liberties, job situation, and a good few people here.

It would be quite presumptuous of me to claim Sweden better than an entire supercontinent, especially when that continent is home to Canada which is good at giving everyone a run for their money.

It’s always “America is always bad and wrong and other countries evils or problems are the yanks fault.”
Does it ever get tiresome solely posting generalisations and misrepresentations?

I think we, the US, suck because of our people with this sort of siege mentality regarding all things foreign, who pre-emptively start America-bashing threads just so they can point with righteous indignation at the America-bashing and that therefore, we need massive border fortifications, land mines and a few armored divisions patrolling between Mexico and the US!

Then they wonder why people would disagree, and of course the only possible answer is pure, undying hatred of America. Yes indeed.

Jealousy.
You forgot jealousy.
The rest of the world feels this undying hatred for the US because they are so utterly jealous of the US' freedoms. *nods*

It would be quite presumptuous of me to claim Sweden better than an entire supercontinent, especially when that continent is home to Canada which is good at giving everyone a run for their money.

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Do I have 3? 4?

We have fish and chips, and you don't, also more Indian restaurants.

Well, in defence of the states (as I live here), America has relatively good treatment of disabled and mentally retarded people. (Special care, etc at school) Stores like Walmart usually are pretty nondiscriminatory when hiring, you don't even have to speak English to get a job at Walmart. :)

Plus we have cheap food and roomy bathrooms. $8 for a big mac in London? Not here. :P

Well, that goes without saying. Why else would one hate the US, if it wasn't because of an inferiority complex marked by lifelong envy for true democracy and true liberty?

Don't forget being God's chosen, unique country. Israel, schmisrael! The lord loves himself some corpulent meat on the bones.

I think we, the US, suck because of our people with this sort of siege mentality regarding all things foreign, who pre-emptively start America-bashing threads just so they can point with righteous indignation at the America-bashing and that therefore, we need massive border fortifications, land mines and a few armored divisions patrolling between Mexico and the US!

Then they wonder why people would disagree, and of course the only possible answer is pure, undying hatred of America. Yes indeed.

Don't forget being God's chosen, unique country. Israel, schmisrael! The lord loves himself some corpulent meat on the bones.

Not all Americans are overweight... only about 60%. =\

2 trolls!

Liking Canada is trolling? I guess the world is a troll, then.

Jealousy.
You forgot jealousy.
The rest of the world feels this undying hatred for the US because they are so utterly jealous of the US' freedoms. *nods*

Well, that goes without saying. Why else would one hate the US, if it wasn't because of an inferiority complex marked by lifelong envy for true democracy and true liberty?

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“You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.”

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Before the locker slams shut.

If your American, you can say why we suck. I have given up on any people here who have an un-biased view point of the pro's and con's of America and other countries. It's always "America is always bad and wrong and other countries evils or problems are the yanks fault." So go on ahead haters, this thread is just for you.

Look at you, a trolling kid that throws a tantrum over people criticizing your piece of land over the fact that its current leader is personally responsible for the destruction of an entire country's infrastructure for no reason whatsoever! It would be amusing, were it not a sobering reminder of what sort of pseudo-patriotic dickwaving the people of ACTUAL good will must always stand against.

If your American, you can say why we suck. I have given up on any people here who have an un-biased view point of the pro's and con's of America and other countries. It's always "America is always bad and wrong and other countries evils or problems are the yanks fault." So go on ahead haters, this thread is just for you.

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In before the lock...

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*looks at Johnny's post with envy*

the United Kingdom is smaller and more aerodynamic thus we get better miles to the gallon :)

then there is the forum and ME

not forgetting British stand up

If your American, you can say why we suck. I have given up on any people here who have an un-biased view point of the pro's and con's of America and other countries. It's always "America is always bad and wrong and other countries evils or problems are the yanks fault." So go on ahead haters, this thread is just for you.

you have george bush and ron paul.
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My country is better than America because it occupies the best part of America, has the best economy in America, and because it smell's better than Mexico and has less tundra than Canada.

USA!
USA!
USA!

In before the lock...



*looks at Johnny's post with envy*

I've always wondered why I never saw that image here, given the number of people who say "in before the lock".

America.

Where the fattest Briton is thin.

That's why America sucks.

That and the whole oppressing-the-civilised-world-and-crushing-a-great-Empire thing.

Why is my country better than America? Easy, I´m from Spain. Old World, greatest history, wonderful cuisine, beautiful men and women. Need I say more?

J/K. All nations are wonderful. Agur!:D

We have fish and chips, and you don't, also more Indian restaurants.
Wait a second...
Out of all its qualities, superior health care system, rich history, cool accent and many more, you chose English "cuisine" as a reason is surpasses the States?

Wait a second...
Out of all its qualities, superior health care system, rich history, cool accent and many more, you chose English "cuisine" as a reason is surpasses the States?

The American attitude toward British food is very cute.

Wait a second...
Out of all its qualities, superior health care system, rich history, cool accent and many more, you chose English "cuisine" as a reason is surpasses the States?
Obviously you have never had fish and chips or a decent curry.

Wait a second...
Out of all its qualities, superior health care system, rich history, cool accent and many more, you chose English "cuisine" as a reason is surpasses the States?

Lol superior health care....

Sucks to be USian if they have worser health care.

Obviously you have never had fish and chips or a decent curry.

There over-rated.

America.

Where the fattest Briton is thin.

That's why America sucks.

That and the whole oppressing-the-civilised-world-and-crushing-a-great-Empire thing.

Hardly. The British aren't very far behind us. Scotland is actually the world's second most obese nation. http://wishingwellness.co.uk/news/world-news/obesity-levels-in-scotland-are-second-highest.html

There over-rated.
Err not unless you're some kind of moron, or go to a terrible chippy or Indian place, no.

We have fish and chips, and you don't, also more Indian restaurants.

You also have...

THESE!

*pelts Yootopia with a savoury pie*

Yeah, but the Scots can be summed up by Victoria Wood's Quote:
Glasgow, City of Culture, Comedy, and Deep-Fried Pizza.

Err not unless you're some kind of moron, or go to a terrible chippy or Indian place, no.

They are over-rated. There mediocre quality at best, its all hype.

They are over-rated. There mediocre quality at best, its all hype.

No way.

No way.

Come on, whats so good about them?

Come on, whats so good about them?

They're simple, they taste good, they're traditional, they taste good, and we would probably collapse as a nation without them!
Sunday roasts are also very good- beef, veg, yorkshire pudding, gravy. Simply the best!

Yeah, but the Scots can be summed up by Victoria Wood’s Quote: “Glasgow, City of Culture, Comedy, and Deep-Fried Pizza.”
Three great things. :p

They are over-rated. There mediocre quality at best, its all hype.
I was going to object to this, but it turns out I don’t even understand where you are coming from.

Are you saying that there are no decent Asian restaurants in the UK? Are you saying you’ve been to every single Asian restaurant and declared it ‘mediocre’? Are you saying all Asian food is purely hype?

You make no sense.

They're simple, they taste good, they're traditional, they taste good, and we would probably collapse as a nation without them!

That´s extremist. LOL! But interesting. Can you all imagine a nation collapsing on account of the disappearance of a national dish? That´s like, Spain without paella. Or, the US without hot dogs and burgers...

I exagerate, of course. I doubt we would panic anyway if we lost them. Our definition of panic is to que up in an orderly fashion and wait patiently without any trouble (I refer to the recent Northern Rock crisis).
Thats another reason why we are better than America- Dunkirk Spirit, you can't beat it!

Are you saying that there are no decent Asian restaurants in the UK? Are you saying you’ve been to every single Asian restaurant and declared it ‘mediocre’? Are you saying all Asian food is purely hype?

You make no sense.

That's imitation Asian food, also known as "western Asian food." If you want Asian food, go to Asia.

Look at my post (Victoria Wood Cake shop quote) on page 14 of Britain V America.

Sums both up neatly

That's imitation Asian food, also known as "western Asian food." If you want Asian food, go to Asia.

Or my parent's kitchen!

Don't really...I think they would kill me if I had invited a lot of random people to eat their Indian food...

I love Canada and think it's superior to the USA. So, I must therefore be a troll by your royally screwed logic.

:D

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Do I have 3? 4?

I love Canada and think it's superior to the USA. So, I must therefore be a troll by your royally screwed logic.

Or my parent's kitchen!

Don't really...I think they would kill me if I had invited a lot of random people to eat their Indian food...

I live too far away to be a threat. But I was really referring to restaurants. Homemade food is always better.

Canada can afford to be "better" than the US only because the US buys 85% of Canadian crap, while Canada only buys 20% of the US's crap.

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You know, the problem with that image--and, in fact, that entire meme--is that Geordi is getting OUT of Engineering, not in.

A: Because it is not America

Liking Canada is trolling? I guess the world is a troll, then.



No, but your consitant attacks on the US is trolling. Your comment was meant to incite an aggressive response, hence you are a troll.

I love Canada and think it's superior to the USA. So, I must therefore be a troll by your royally screwed logic.

Where did I say he was a troll for liking Canada? Your assumption is adorable.

Where did I say he was a troll for liking Canada? Your assumption is adorable.

Your misunderstanding of what constitutes trolling even more so :)

Why isn't thread locked?

Why isn't thread locked?

Because nobody has bothered to report it to moderation, and the Mods aren't always on NSG.

That’s imitation Asian food, also known as “western Asian food.” If you want Asian food, go to Asia.
Or go to one of the many authentic Asian restaurants in the UK.

Sure there’s plenty of faux-Asian food on the market, but the UK has a large and thriving Asian community. You can’t be seriously maintaining that all these people suddenly stop being able to cook Asian food just because they moved away from Asia, or that those who were brought up in British-Asian households cannot cook Asian food.

If I go down to London and cook a dish of haggis, neeps and tatties, am I suddenly unable to call it Scottish cooking?

No, but your consitant attacks on the US is trolling. Your comment was meant to incite an aggressive response, hence you are a troll.
Once again, you haven’t quite grasped the meaning of the word ‘troll’.

Fass’ genuine opinion that he likes Canada compared to the US is not trolling. And, although at times he is an aggressive poster, he does not troll.

We have better choral music and choirs.

Because nobody has bothered to report it to moderation, and the Mods aren't always on NSG.



Then report it and wait?

....Or, the US without hot dogs and burgers...

That would cause the US to collapse, everyone has an addiction to either hot dogs or burgers, except the vegetarians and vegans. :)

We have fish and chips, and you don't, also more Indian restaurants.

Poor cooking is no excuse for sentiments of superiority.

America has always struck me as a rather superficial place.

You know, the problem with that image--and, in fact, that entire meme--is that Geordi is getting OUT of Engineering, not in.

It's not that he's getting out of engineering, it's that he's getting into somewhere that isn't about to explode.

Reasons why America is flawed; lack of a proper healthcare system, lack of a proper social security system, lack of a living wage and a remarkably high crime rate. Other than that its not too bad.

You know, the problem with that image--and, in fact, that entire meme--is that Geordi is getting OUT of Engineering, not in.

This is why I never really got in to Star Trek.

Poor cooking is no excuse for sentiments of superiority.

Hey now, fish and chips is only bad if you leave the skin on the fish or use too much oil. :p

No Vegemite.

If your American, you can say why we suck.

"If your American" what? Anyway, I don't have an American.

(Sorry.)

Plus we have cheap food and roomy bathrooms. $8 for a big mac in London? Not here. :P
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Where did I say he was a troll for liking Canada? Your assumption is adorable.

It was implied with your snarky tone. Besides, America does suffer from Massive Suckitis.

America has always struck me as a rather superficial place.

Funny, I always thought the same thing about Europeans.

Funny, I always thought the same thing about Europeans.

How so? I am referring to the American culture of petty-consumerism and false-nationalism which strikes one as more of a circus than anything. Your lack of history (or lack of embracing any) strikes one as unauthentic.

"If your American" what? Anyway, I don't have an American.

(Sorry.)

You have me, Soheran, and I'm American.

America is a great country. The problem always lies in the driver's seat. Blame the driver, not the country.

Poor cooking is no excuse for sentiments of superiority.
Evidently you have never eaten decent fish and chips, nor a proper curry.

No Child Left Behind.

America is a great country. The problem always lies in the driver's seat. Blame the driver, not the country.

Well, in our undefense we (sort of) elected the driver...okay, at least, enough of us wanted to elect him that he was able to pretend to be elected. Sort of.

Okay, I'm just wrong here.

Poor cooking is no excuse for sentiments of superiority.
Britain rocks. We have perfected the Deep Fried Mars Bar.

No Child Left Behind.

That's a fine, fine, fine program. Don't disparage it.

Hi, I'm the CFO of Amalgamated Standardized Testing Forms.

How so? I am referring to the American culture of petty-consumerism and false-nationalism which strikes one as more of a circus than anything. Your lack of history (or lack of embracing any) strikes one as unauthentic.

Well, Europeans all seem so smug in their political/social beliefs that they tend to view anything different with disgust. I refer to the European culture of big statist bureaucracies and socialist wellfare systems that horrify freedom-loving individuals. It makes them quick to criticize other cultures like America and leads to a certain egotism that strikes one as dumb.

That's a fine, fine, fine program. Don't disparage it.

Hi, I'm the CFO of Amalgamated Standardized Testing Forms.

It fails. *nods*

Well, Americans all seem so smug in their political/social beliefs that they tend to view anything different with disgust. I refer to the American culture of blowing something up as a solution to every problem and putting corporate profit at the expense of their own welfare that horrify freedom-loving individuals. It makes them quick to criticize other cultures like Europe and leads to a certain egotism that strikes one as dumb.
You see, I can do that too.:rolleyes:

Well, Europeans all seem so smug in their political/social beliefs that they tend to view anything different with disgust. I refer to the European culture of big statist bureaucracies and socialist wellfare systems that horrify freedom-loving individuals. It makes them quick to criticize other cultures like America and leads to a certain egotism that strikes one as dumb.

You mean 'exploitation loving people' right? The US was formed as and continues to this day not as a country but a nice outpost for capitalism, cheap labor etc. It's telling that even the right-wing media during the late 1800's in Europe criticize the brutal way American businesses repressed their workers into inhumane conditions, and hundreds were murdered for profit. I think criticism of America is appropriate and correct.

Well, Europeans all seem so smug in their political/social beliefs that they tend to view anything different with disgust. I refer to the European culture of big statist bureaucracies and socialist wellfare systems that horrify freedom-loving individuals. It makes them quick to criticize other cultures like America and leads to a certain egotism that strikes one as dumb.

How does doing things like helping single mothers or caring for sick people affect your freedom exactly?

Capitalism is the worst crime of all, it leeches off the value-labor of the workers like a parasite to extract surplus profit, and degrades the wage-labourer to pauperization.

Then report it and wait?

You go ahead, knock yourself out. Me, I couldn't care less really. :)

You mean 'exploitation loving people' right? The US was formed as and continues to this day not as a country but a nice outpost for capitalism, cheap labor etc. It's telling that even the right-wing media during the late 1800's in Europe criticize the brutal way American businesses repressed their workers into inhumane conditions, and hundreds were murdered for profit. I think criticism of America is appropriate and correct.

How is America not a country? Besides, we have a different set of standards over here and we do just fine by those.

It fails. *nods*

We don't use that term. We say "It falls into the first quartile."

Same thing, but sounds like achievement.

America sucks because we threw out the Constitution. This leads to the opportunity for tyrants to destroy the (once) greatest nation on the planet. Read the declaration of Independence and the Constitution. See whether we better reflect the republic of Madison and Jefferson or whether our own gov't is acting like Georgian Britain.

Reasons why America is flawed; lack of a proper healthcare system, lack of a proper social security system, lack of a living wage and a remarkably high crime rate. Other than that its not too bad.
No real Americans commit any crimes. :)

No, but your consitant attacks on the US is trolling. Your comment was meant to incite an aggressive response, hence you are a troll.

The entire thread is a request for attacks on the US, more or less.

The American attitude toward British food is very cute.
Well, it's one of the few British stereotypes I know. That being said, after visiting England and trying to get a decent breakfast, it's one that has a grain of truth.

If your American, you can say why we suck. I have given up on any people here who have an un-biased view point of the pro's and con's of America and other countries. It's always "America is always bad and wrong and other countries evils or problems are the yanks fault." So go on ahead haters, this thread is just for you.

Yank(ee)s are just the northerners, is the American South still America? ( I'm from the South btw)

How does doing things like helping single mothers or caring for sick people affect your freedom exactly?

It doesn't affect my freedom at all. What are you talking about?

socialist wellfare systems that horrify freedom-loving individuals.

It doesn't affect my freedom at all. What are you talking about?

this.

lol wut? I thought this thread would get a few U.S bashers then die.

America sucks because of the crazy persecution complex of people like the OP.

this.

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America sucks because of the crazy persecution complex of people like the OP.

lol

"If your American" what? Anyway, I don't have an American.

(Sorry.)

"You're", my mistake.

The entire thread is a request for attacks on the US, more or less.



Yes, I am tired of people constantly wailing on the U.S and pretending they are not bigots. This strips that pretence away.

Yes, I am tired of people constantly wailing on the U.S and pretending they are not bigots.

So instead you'll continue pretending that they are. Again, the irony is exquisite.

when you say "wailing on the US" do you mean disagreeing with the country's foreign policy? or disagreeing with general social attitudes within the country?

*smirks* yeah, that sounds like *shudder* DISCRIMINATION!!!

when you say "wailing on the US" do you mean disagreeing with the country's foreign policy? or disagreeing with general social attitudes within the country?

In actual fact Americans do tend to be less intelligent, more prone to bigotry and general hysteria and petty displays of circus-style nationalism. Their political attitudes to the rest of the world resemble an astounding arrogance, irrationality and exceptionalism.

In actual fact Americans do tend to be less intelligent, more prone to bigotry and general hysteria and petty displays of circus-style nationalism. Their political attitudes to the rest of the world resemble an astounding arrogance, irrationality and exceptionalism.

According to what you see on TV, of course. A small, noisy minority gives the rest of us a bad name. Like the handfull of nationstaters who seem to be unable to accept that others disagree with their socialist utopian idealism making the whole forum crowd seem hostile to those who disagree with that philosophy.

This In actual fact Americans do tend to be less intelligent, more prone to bigotry and general hysteria and petty displays of circus-style nationalism. Their political attitudes to the rest of the world resemble an astounding arrogance, irrationality and exceptionalism. is presumably what the OP was trolling for. Well, now you've got it, such usefulness as the thread ever had is over.

Congratulations to all who didn't post, and to all who, having posted, kept their cool and their sense of humour.

According to what you see on TV, of course. A small, noisy minority gives the rest of us a bad name. Like the handfull of nationstaters who seem to be unable to accept that others disagree with their socialist utopian idealism making the whole forum crowd seem hostile to those who disagree with that philosophy.

How can you prove that those that represent you don't represent the majority? In more likelihood it's the minority who are not like that.