Thread: American Character

Originally Posted by blackgang

kicked the shit out of GB numerous times

You guys are clearly not being told about the famous limey BBQ in Washington DC during the war of 1812. The Brits overcook everything, notoriously, and by all accounts they toasted the place. This was in fact the last war between the UK and US.

The number of Americans living abroad is nominal. Even the number of Americans that have had any sort of exposure to the world, is minute {compared to other Western nations}. Less than 5% of Americans carry or have applied for a passport.

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And your point is?
Does this make them a uniform entity with a "soul" which might be inclined towards loving peace or not? I think not.
However, certain attitudes may well be culturally prevalent.

There is a line here to avoid stereotyping and overgeneralisation - I am sometimes 'guilty' of overstepping it myself.

ONE of my work mates brother in law is an American, I met him for the first the other day. I said to my mate that he seemed to be a real nice fella.

His reply to me was : Yer he's OK for an American.

It's always important to remember that more so than any other country in the 20th century the US has more immigrants and a wider makeup of races and religions than any other country, it is only recently that Europe has begun to expand in this area to the extent of the US and they still have a long way to go and their socio-economic boundaries of tolerance are already beginning to show the strain...

Such a diverse melting pot is bound to present unique and conflicting points of view unlike any anywhere else in the world.. That's the greatness that is America...

Well, I've met many a arrogant, hot-headed, prick of Americans. The type who think their shit don't stink and they know it all..(although to be fair I've met some like that in other countries).

Americans are a special breed. Having said that, one of my best friends is a dual citizen. Having lived on a border town (Can/US), I have nothing against America. I think that there are different people and traits depending on the state you are in. I loved the southerners, who were hospitable, and giving.

I've met tons of Americans abroad. Most are proud of where they come from, believe it or not. One thing I noticed is in America, you will see flags everywhere you go. You don't see this in Canada.

Originally Posted by Rural Surin

^ wrong...contrary to your delusions, Americans are not that well-traveled nor that worldly.

Really? Based on what? Your limited experience as an ignorant fuckwit living in Isaan?

For someone that was casting a shadow for resurrecting this thread, you seem to be going out of your way to contribute.

^Just defending my country. You'd do the same if I started a thread called "British character" and then proceeded to lash out at and insult all things British.

The country is so beautiful, why would they want to leave the US of A?

Originally Posted by sabang

and by all accounts they toasted the place. This was in fact the last war between the UK and US.

Well in that case where the fuck are they and do they actually run the country now that they won the last conflict.

Whats that you say,,??? OH they just set a fire and actually got their ass kicked again and left the country with their yellow streak showing on their backs,, The hell you say.
So why even bring up one battle if they lost?? OH you just wanted to flap your lips again to show your gross stupidity,,, I see.

Originally Posted by Rural Surin

Less than 5% of Americans carry or have applied for a passport.

I think you are full of shit, but even at the correct numbers, you would see that there is actually no need to leave the country as there is everything in the country to make a person happy, including weather of all conditions, Country that is just as you like it from Hot/Humid to Ice and frozen cold, with a lot of open space or to a dense urban setting, From Green wet swamps to dry High and low altitude deserts, Lots of wild life or where life is wild,, you name it and it is inside the borders of the USA.
So if you had the sense to see it, there is no need to leave the borders, damn few have seen the whole country from North to South, or East to West, I have and worked in most of it following heavy construction and I have seen most of the world doing the same work, and I feel very lucky and Proud to be an American.

You are a very lucky man, even luckier than me...

You see, You can kiss my ass and I can't.

Originally Posted by durianfan

^Just defending my country. You'd do the same if I started a thread called "British character" and then proceeded to lash out at and insult all things British.

of course you are, it's the same type of reaction when someone is envious of the birth right to a monarch for example or someone born into money. You don't/won't see any of the worlds monarchs complaining about or defending their right to the throne or then denying it just as you won't see any such thing from Bill Gates family for one example.. It's always the outsiders who make the critical and derogatory comments..

Originally Posted by Jet Gorgon

The country is so beautiful, why would they want to leave the US of A?

*edit* actually just saw BG's post as I was composing this at the same time, his is put very well..

yes those limited sorts fail to understand this, there is very few places outside of the USA that offer any better experiences than the ones already available to the average citizen so no real need to travel outside the borders..2 lifetimes time would be easy to spend just seeing our own environment and never tiring or seeing/experiencing anything close to all of what it has to offer..

Originally Posted by DrivingForce

Originally Posted by Jet Gorgon

The country is so beautiful, why would they want to leave the US of A?

*edit* actually just saw BG's post as I was composing this at the same time, his is put very well..

yes those limited sorts fail to understand this, there is very few places outside of the USA that offer any better experiences than the ones already available to the average citizen so no real need to travel outside the borders..2 lifetimes time would be easy to spend just seeing our own environment and never tiring or seeing/experiencing anything close to all of what it has to offer..

That's what they all say.
The patriots and nationalists.
In every country.

And they are all right about their country.
Within their limited perspective.

sTroller said

That's what they all say.
The patriots and nationalists.
In every country.

And they are all right about their country.
Within their limited perspective

OK, so tell us, what do you think due to the fact of your unlimited perspective as to the livability of the USA and its unlimited types of environment that would seem to appeal to most everyone, There is mountain climbing that stands close to any in the world, desert areas that are unequaled anywhere in the world, Swamps and wet areas as great as any in the world, sub zero living and climate to equal Thailand both in the borders, Some of the largest urban areas with population density unequaled anywhere in the world, and some of the lowest density population areas also in this world, so sTroller what can you find anywhere that you can not find inside the borders of the USA.

Oldgang said:

OK, so tell us, what do you think due to the fact of your unlimited perspective as to the livability of the USA

Unlimited perspective, what gave you that idea?

My country has so much to offer one couldn't possibly see it all in a lifetime, nor find it anywhere else, all parts are unique in their beauty. That's why some never venture abroad. You'd want to spend yer vacation money at home as well to support your country's economy, if you really love your nation.

As for the US, I wouldn't know, and I have no idea why you would choose to live half way across the world amongst useless thieving halfwits while you had everything imaginable at your doorstep.

Originally Posted by blackgang

Well in that case where the fuck are they and do they actually run the country now that they won the last conflict.

Yes, I figured you wouldn't like being reminded of the fact that the Brit's burned DC, and sent the President running.

It was the last war between the UK and US- the Brit's took Detroit too, but maybe you'd have preferred we'd hung on to that place. And some crazyass plans that the Hawks in congress had to conquer Canada were soundly defeated, in three seperate expeditions.

but hey, you're the one that said:-

Originally Posted by blackgang

kicked the shit out of GB numerous times

Just thought a history lesson might be in order.

^ Let's not forget needing the French as allies!

Originally Posted by spiff

I have no idea why you would choose to live half way across the world amongst useless thieving halfwits while you had everything imaginable at your doorstep

A very valid point, given the previous posts . . .

I doubt anyone could and would argue that the US has an amazing diversity, geographically, ethnically, socially etc . . .

So does France, Brazil, Australia, Germany, Italy, Russia, Argentina etc etc etc etc.

Perhaps this is where many non-Americans find the Americans so very different . . . nationalistic to the extreme while being relatively uninformed about what's on their doorstep, so very certain that everything is better than anywhere else and then arguing the way some of our members do here . . .

It's a great place, no doubt. I loved growing up there as a kid, playing baseball and ice hockey, going to McDonalds etc . . . Mind you, we just came from four years in Lebanon where we had to be evacuated . . . first to Cyprus then Germany . . .
We all loved it, my father even getting a second posting there . . . is it the bestttt? Well . . .

Originally Posted by Missismiggins

The Americans we worked for were so constantly in fear of getting the boot, they would have sold their Grannies! No security, they couldn't understand the shit they had to go through to get rid of 20 or so UK employees, in the USA it would have been..bye bye

You must be a worthless cnut if thats how it works in your daily life, I worked for American companys in the US and elsewhere and I never was worried about keeping a job nor anyone else I ever worked with was in the stew you seem to think everyone is in, we were all good workers and good at what we did so there is never a need to be afraid of staying on the job unless you are useless, then you would not last a day on any crew of mine.
So I think you are full of shit as I have lived a long and useful life and never worried about getting fired.
And the chapter 11 you speak of is a bankruptcy law and has no bearing on workers.

Originally Posted by blackgang

So I think you are full of shit as I have lived a long and useful life and never worried about getting fired.

Originally Posted by panama hat

Let's not forget needing the French as allies!

yah that's an embarrassment we have to live down but do you think it is even more embarrassing that a bunch of rag tag colonists with the FRENCH as allies kicked British ass?? I know which one I'd opt for.... I mean were talking about the French here!!!