The United States is the greatest place in the world to live in.

Why is patriotism being bashed now?blackngold29

Because it's idiotic when he's not even trying to argue his opinions.

Oh just to say the country that created this:

can never be the greatest. Bear in mind the Klan still exists today (though I believe the lynchings stopped just 30 years ago).

[QUOTE="Pearl_of_Egypt"] living in Canada > living in the USA linkin_guy109

thank you for that pearl, im glad you feel that way :)

yep, I luv mah Canada :D

Membership of KKK in 1920: 4000000, 2003: 3000blackngold29

And? I'm saying the country that created the Klan can never be the greatest. Oh and apparently they burnt down a man's house three years ago.

Because you thought that place was the best, spent all your money getting there, and didn't have enough money to go somewhere better. Or perhaps because elsewhere was too expensive in the first place. Switzerland has the highest quality of life of any country in the world.james28893

Switzerland is amazing. I've lived in a lot of places: Moscow, London, Paris and Montreal. For the last 5 years however, I've lived in Geneva. It is the only country where I wake up and actually tell myself "man, it's awesome to be here."

Why is patriotism being bashed now?blackngold29

Because some take it to the level of Nationalism.

[QUOTE="blackngold29"]Membership of KKK in 1920: 4000000, 2003: 3000james28893

And? I'm saying the country that created the Klan can never be the greatest. Oh and apparently they burnt down a man's house three years ago.

So if there's a tiny little problem that accounts for a negligible amount of the population, the country can not be the greatest? There are countries where EVERYONE is perfect?

[QUOTE="blackngold29"]Membership of KKK in 1920: 4000000, 2003: 3000james28893

And? I'm saying the country that created the Klan can never be the greatest. Oh and apparently they burnt down a man's house three years ago.

Yes, because all other countries are free of race issues...

What country does Chuck Norris live in? That will answer the question of which country is the greatest. If Chuck norris is present, then it must be heaven, cause that's the only place you'll see a god. :P

*walks away with entirely irrelevant opinion.

[QUOTE="blackngold29"]Why is patriotism being bashed now?jointed

Because it's idiotic when he's not even trying to argue his opinions.

In my viewpoint patriotism and fear are so intense down there that there are citys were litterally everyone has a gun, afraid of another 911(sry to bring it up if anyone is sensitive about it), afraid of robbery, so much murder and rape on the news, so much talk of terrorists, afraid of social problems( the KKK still exist ppl), maybe it overshadows some of americas more immeidate problems like pollution and eating habits. a couple years ago McDonalds and walmart formed one of the biggest conglomerate packts ever, How does that not Scare you?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Development_Index

If you don't trust wiki thats fine, but this list is the same as the lists on other sites. Countries with the best standerds of living this year are:

1. Iceland

2. Norway

3. Austrailia

4. Canada

5. Ireland

6. Sweden

7. Switzerland

8. Japan

9. Netherlands

10. France.

from 2001-2006, Norway was number 1. The United states is number 12. Want me to find other proofs like Healthcare and such? No offense to the TC, but the U.S isnt number 1 and well you are wrong.

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[QUOTE="blackngold29"]Membership of KKK in 1920: 4000000, 2003: 3000B05T0N

And? I'm saying the country that created the Klan can never be the greatest. Oh and apparently they burnt down a man's house three years ago.

Yes, because all other countries are free of race issues...

Never said they weren't. But the race issues in most other developed countries were far smaller than in America. Segregation for example lasted considerably longer in the US (especially the South).

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[QUOTE="blackngold29"]Why is patriotism being bashed now?psyball

Because it's idiotic when he's not even trying to argue his opinions.

In my viewpoint patriotism and fear are so intense down there that there are citys were litterally everyone has a gun, afraid of another 911(sry to bring it up if anyone is sensitive about it), afraid of robbery, so much murder and rape on the news, so much talk of terrorists, afraid of social problems( the KKK still exist ppl), maybe it overshadows some of americas more immeidate problems like pollution and eating habits. a couple years ago McDonalds and walmart formed one of the biggest conglomerate packts ever, How does that not Scare you?

It's the damn media. They take the smallest events and blow them so out of proportion it causes people who do not know, to believe these events are much more major than they really are.

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[QUOTE="blackngold29"]Why is patriotism being bashed now?massiv-damage

Because it's idiotic when he's not even trying to argue his opinions.

In my viewpoint patriotism and fear are so intense down there that there are citys were litterally everyone has a gun, afraid of another 911(sry to bring it up if anyone is sensitive about it), afraid of robbery, so much murder and rape on the news, so much talk of terrorists, afraid of social problems( the KKK still exist ppl), maybe it overshadows some of americas more immeidate problems like pollution and eating habits. a couple years ago McDonalds and walmart formed one of the biggest conglomerate packts ever, How does that not Scare you?

It's the damn media. They take the smallest events and blow them so out of proportion it causes people who do not know, to believe these events are much more major than they really are.

and who has a bigger influence on the media the the WTO.

And you don't suppose there's a reason America is the "Land of Oppurtunity" and Switzerland isn't?massiv-damage

Who cares if its called the land of oppurtunity:|

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[QUOTE="blackngold29"]Why is patriotism being bashed now?psyball

Because it's idiotic when he's not even trying to argue his opinions.

In my viewpoint patriotism and fear are so intense down there that there are citys were litterally everyone has a gun, afraid of another 911(sry to bring it up if anyone is sensitive about it), afraid of robbery, so much murder and rape on the news, so much talk of terrorists, afraid of social problems( the KKK still exist ppl), maybe it overshadows some of americas more immeidate problems like pollution and eating habits. a couple years ago McDonalds and walmart formed one of the biggest conglomerate packts ever, How does that not Scare you?

You obviously dont live in America. Most people in this country talk about the Patriots losing, Gas Prices, Restaurants trying to ban people (I can't believe how many people know about this already), etc. etc.

Nobody here lives in fear. We try to use it as a political tool, on both sides (Either calling Republicans evil who will lead us to ruin, or republicans saying Iranians crap Enriched Uranium). And the news uses it for ratings (Read: All channels). Just because we are patriotic doesnt mean we are blind and fearful. I am proud of my countries achievements. Sure, we've done bad. So has every other country on this Earth. But we've made huge achievements. And for that i am proud and patriotic, and hope to continue making this country great. Nothing wrong with that.

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[QUOTE="blackngold29"]Membership of KKK in 1920: 4000000, 2003: 3000massiv-damage

And? I'm saying the country that created the Klan can never be the greatest. Oh and apparently they burnt down a man's house three years ago.

So if there's a tiny little problem that accounts for a negligible amount of the population, the country can not be the greatest? There are countries where EVERYONE is perfect?

Its called Canada. We are pretty perfect. We also have two(one being first) of the best cities in the world, according to the Times, States didnt even rate in the top ten.

It's a little late but.....

FLAME SHIELD: ON

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[QUOTE="blackngold29"]Why is patriotism being bashed now?psyball

Because it's idiotic when he's not even trying to argue his opinions.

In my viewpoint patriotism and fear are so intense down there that there are citys were litterally everyone has a gun, afraid of another 911(sry to bring it up if anyone is sensitive about it), afraid of robbery, so much murder and rape on the news, so much talk of terrorists, afraid of social problems( the KKK still exist ppl), maybe it overshadows some of americas more immeidate problems like pollution and eating habits. a couple years ago McDonalds and walmart formed one of the biggest conglomerate packts ever, How does that not Scare you?

that's what I hated when I stayed in the USA for a job last summer. I was there three months and it was like all the media tried to do was scare everyone. everyday there would be tons of stories of rape and murder and then they'd blow everything out of proportion, it made me feel really uncomfortable. to the point where I would be uneasy at night. maybe if you live in the States you're used to it, but when you come from a country with low crime rate like Canada it kinda freaks you out.

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[QUOTE="blackngold29"]Why is patriotism being bashed now?Pearl_of_Egypt

Because it's idiotic when he's not even trying to argue his opinions.

In my viewpoint patriotism and fear are so intense down there that there are citys were litterally everyone has a gun, afraid of another 911(sry to bring it up if anyone is sensitive about it), afraid of robbery, so much murder and rape on the news, so much talk of terrorists, afraid of social problems( the KKK still exist ppl), maybe it overshadows some of americas more immeidate problems like pollution and eating habits. a couple years ago McDonalds and walmart formed one of the biggest conglomerate packts ever, How does that not Scare you?

that's what I hated when I stayed in the USA for a job last summer. I was there three months and it was like all the media tried to do was scare everyone. everyday there would be tons of stories of rape and murder and then they'd blow everything out of proportion, it made me feel really uncomfortable. to the point where I would be uneasy at night. maybe if you live in the States you're used to it, but when you come from a country with low crime rate like Canada it kinda freaks you out.

I persnally belive that the WTo exerts their influence over the media to draw attention away from themselves, but thats just my conspiracy talk.

Anyone notice how Scandinavia is usually high on the list when it comes to standerds of living and lots of other statistics. They must really be a great place to live, i have only been to sweden and it seemed great. Iceland being number 1 is cool, has anyone here been there? It looks stunning:)

I rather live in Canada.

I lived in the stats for 4 years and had a good time but I always loved my time in Canada more.

Of course there are many excellent places to live in the world

The United States is just the greatest.

massiv-damage

I'd rarther live in Canada. But i'm happy in Europe.

EDIT: http://www.nevillehobson.com/2006/07/31/the-worlds-happiest-country-is-denmark/

1. Denmark
2. Switzerland
3. Austria
4. Iceland
5. Bahamas
6. Finland
7. Sweden
8. Bhutan
9. Brunei Darussalam
10. Canada

Four of the ten are Nordic countries (counting Iceland as Nordic). Six are in Europe. The Netherlands, where I live, scores 15. Better than the USA at 23, Australia at 26, the UK at 41 or France at 62.

Agreed, i dont think ive ever seen a canada #1 post,

psyball

They've existed though.....:lol:

I'd rarther live in Canada. But i'm happy in Europe.

1. Denmark
2. Switzerland
3. Austria
4. Iceland
5. Bahamas
6. Finland
7. Sweden
8. Bhutan
9. Brunei Darussalam
10. Canada

Four of the ten are Nordic countries (counting Iceland as Nordic). Six are in Europe. The Netherlands, where I live, scores 15. Better than the USA at 23, Australia at 26, the UK at 41 or France at 62.

diablo_human

I've no wish to live in any of those countries......top ten is subjective anyway.

I'd rarther live in Canada. But i'm happy in Europe.

EDIT: http://www.nevillehobson.com/2006/07/31/the-worlds-happiest-country-is-denmark/

1. Denmark
2. Switzerland
3. Austria
4. Iceland
5. Bahamas
6. Finland
7. Sweden
8. Bhutan
9. Brunei Darussalam
10. Canada

Four of the ten are Nordic countries (counting Iceland as Nordic). Six are in Europe. The Netherlands, where I live, scores 15. Better than the USA at 23, Australia at 26, the UK at 41 or France at 62.

diablo_human

[QUOTE="blackngold29"]Why is patriotism being bashed now?muppet1010

because you and TC are annoying... I live in a great country and Im secure in the fact that my country is a very good place to live. As all the other canadians and north Europeans are. Its just you Americans who feel the need to make an "America #1" thread every day.

I am aware that yuou dont represent the majority of Americans...

Meh....while the thread is a bit much, I have seen Canadians and Brits profess the same ideology.

And if you don't agree, I have one thing to say. The United States was made by immigrants, and why not go somewhere else, if that other place is better?

massiv-damage

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And if you don't agree, I have one thing to say. The United States was made by immigrants, and why not go somewhere else, if that other place is better?

Bourbons3

They don't?:?

becuase the United States has some of the best, if not the best skiing in the world. thats whyski11buzz