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SparklingCrystal 💖💎 Joined Mon 05/20/13 Posts: 33259	Wed 02/05/14 07:43 AM
Wow, that exploded. No need to copy / paste your own reply. I have a life away from Mingle, at some point I'll read it. You're stating a lot of things I didn't even mention? Who says I looked up statistics? And yes, ppl will automatically travel to a country that has the image of being paradise, quite logical. Often the images presented in third world or less fortunate countries of western countries aren't particularly realistic. When I was a teenager I had this wonderful view of the States as well. Who doesn't? Like a famous rock-star everyone wants and idolizes. And off-stage he snorts drugs, impregnates women, is depressed, anti-social and beats up paparazzi. Still people will think he's God on earth and keep idolizing him. Just saying, image. As for facilities or technology, sure maybe the US is great at that. But what good does it do if the less fortunate of a country can't even benefit from it? Superior healthcare my @$$! Sure the facilities are there, if you have money. Like in a third world country. I take your word for it that you never directly slagged another country on the forums. But don't you realize you do this by saying "superior", greatest and so on? Thing is that most Americans are so convinces that their country is superior, they don't even think and consider that maybe other countries have their stuff together a lot better? And like Larsson says: Americans can't handle criticism, but you criticize others without hesitation. Just like you feel it's the truth that the US is the greatest, I feel it's the truth when I say it's not! Deal with it.

Bestinshow Joined Mon 06/01/09 Posts: 5540	Wed 02/05/14 07:59 AM
Wow, that exploded. No need to copy / paste your own reply. I have a life away from Mingle, at some point I'll read it. You're stating a lot of things I didn't even mention? Who says I looked up statistics? And yes, ppl will automatically travel to a country that has the image of being paradise, quite logical. Often the images presented in third world or less fortunate countries of western countries aren't particularly realistic. When I was a teenager I had this wonderful view of the States as well. Who doesn't? Like a famous rock-star everyone wants and idolizes. And off-stage he snorts drugs, impregnates women, is depressed, anti-social and beats up paparazzi. Still people will think he's God on earth and keep idolizing him. Just saying, image. As for facilities or technology, sure maybe the US is great at that. But what good does it do if the less fortunate of a country can't even benefit from it? Superior healthcare my @$$! Sure the facilities are there, if you have money. Like in a third world country. I take your word for it that you never directly slagged another country on the forums. But don't you realize you do this by saying "superior", greatest and so on? Thing is that most Americans are so convinces that their country is superior, they don't even think and consider that maybe other countries have their stuff together a lot better? And like Larsson says: Americans can't handle criticism, but you criticize others without hesitation. Just like you feel it's the truth that the US is the greatest, I feel it's the truth when I say it's not! Deal with it. such a great post enjoyed the read.

larsson71 Joined Fri 09/20/13 Posts: 2204	Wed 02/05/14 08:02 AM
Wow, that exploded. No need to copy / paste your own reply. I have a life away from Mingle, at some point I'll read it. You're stating a lot of things I didn't even mention? Who says I looked up statistics? And yes, ppl will automatically travel to a country that has the image of being paradise, quite logical. Often the images presented in third world or less fortunate countries of western countries aren't particularly realistic. When I was a teenager I had this wonderful view of the States as well. Who doesn't? Like a famous rock-star everyone wants and idolizes. And off-stage he snorts drugs, impregnates women, is depressed, anti-social and beats up paparazzi. Still people will think he's God on earth and keep idolizing him. Just saying, image. As for facilities or technology, sure maybe the US is great at that. But what good does it do if the less fortunate of a country can't even benefit from it? Superior healthcare my @$$! Sure the facilities are there, if you have money. Like in a third world country. I take your word for it that you never directly slagged another country on the forums. But don't you realize you do this by saying "superior", greatest and so on? Thing is that most Americans are so convinces that their country is superior, they don't even think and consider that maybe other countries have their stuff together a lot better? And like Larsson says: Americans can't handle criticism, but you criticize others without hesitation. Just like you feel it's the truth that the US is the greatest, I feel it's the truth when I say it's not! Deal with it. I agree with this! At last someone with common sense! Other countries have it together, it's just most Americans, haven't been out of their own country to experience life or the culture of another country. I've been to the States. I also went to Australia and all around Europe too. My country the UK, have free health care for all, unlike the US we don't need insurance. Why can't Americans have that kind of system in place, for example? Look at the model of Denmark or Norways economy? Makes the US, look backward in comparison!

Leigh2154 Joined Sun 10/02/11 Posts: 16479	Wed 02/05/14 08:11 AM
Wow, that exploded. No need to copy / paste your own reply. I have a life away from Mingle, at some point I'll read it. You're stating a lot of things I didn't even mention? Who says I looked up statistics? And yes, ppl will automatically travel to a country that has the image of being paradise, quite logical. Often the images presented in third world or less fortunate countries of western countries aren't particularly realistic. When I was a teenager I had this wonderful view of the States as well. Who doesn't? Like a famous rock-star everyone wants and idolizes. And off-stage he snorts drugs, impregnates women, is depressed, anti-social and beats up paparazzi. Still people will think he's God on earth and keep idolizing him. Just saying, image. As for facilities or technology, sure maybe the US is great at that. But what good does it do if the less fortunate of a country can't even benefit from it? Superior healthcare my @$$! Sure the facilities are there, if you have money. Like in a third world country. I take your word for it that you never directly slagged another country on the forums. But don't you realize you do this by saying "superior", greatest and so on? Thing is that most Americans are so convinces that their country is superior, they don't even think and consider that maybe other countries have their stuff together a lot better? And like Larsson says: Americans can't handle criticism, but you criticize others without hesitation. Just like you feel it's the truth that the US is the greatest, I feel it's the truth when I say it's not! Deal with it. My post was about my country, not you..

Bestinshow Joined Mon 06/01/09 Posts: 5540	Wed 02/05/14 08:12 AM
As an American I just am dumbfounded at how ignorant most Americans are. The reality of being an American is so far removed from the fantasy of America. Every statistic shows we are falling fast. Healthcare we are ranked near the bottom in the western world. I think one of the worst in income disparity. Factor in they use our tax dollars to spy one each and every one of us and what we have is a third world country.

Conrad_73 Joined Sat 09/29/07 Posts: 22488	Wed 02/05/14 08:15 AM
As an American I just am dumbfounded at how ignorant most Americans are. The reality of being an American is so far removed from the fantasy of America. Every statistic shows we are falling fast. Healthcare we are ranked near the bottom in the western world. I think one of the worst in income disparity. Factor in they use our tax dollars to spy one each and every one of us and what we have is a third world country. then stop yammering about it on the WWW and do something about,other than trying to institute that Statist/Socialist Pablum!

Leigh2154 Joined Sun 10/02/11 Posts: 16479	Wed 02/05/14 08:17 AM
As an American I just am dumbfounded at how ignorant most Americans are. The reality of being an American is so far removed from the fantasy of America. Every statistic shows we are falling fast. Healthcare we are ranked near the bottom in the western world. I think one of the worst in income disparity. Factor in they use our tax dollars to spy one each and every one of us and what we have is a third world country. then stop yammering about it on the WWW and do something about,other than trying to institute that Statist/Socialist Pablum! Zackley....

Bestinshow Joined Mon 06/01/09 Posts: 5540	Wed 02/05/14 08:23 AM
As an American I just am dumbfounded at how ignorant most Americans are. The reality of being an American is so far removed from the fantasy of America. Every statistic shows we are falling fast. Healthcare we are ranked near the bottom in the western world. I think one of the worst in income disparity. Factor in they use our tax dollars to spy one each and every one of us and what we have is a third world country. then stop yammering about it on the WWW and do something about,other than trying to institute that Statist/Socialist Pablum! Eh were do you find any calls for socialism from me? I have no trouble with rich folks I just have issues when they buy my government. Granted making posts just gives the NSA something to do but it also encourages others to question the direction of the country. I work every day trying to keep good paying jobs in america though its a losing battle. Whats y our interest man from another country in US events and slagging anyone who says something critical about a country you do not live in.

mightymoe Joined Sun 11/19/06 Posts: 37362	Wed 02/05/14 08:55 AM Edited by mightymoe on Wed 02/05/14 08:56 AM
You think you're the greatest nation on Earth, you mean? America, is a great nation, I agree, but the greatest? Nope! Visit Scandanavian countries and look at their quality of life? You might be surprised at how well run their countries are and how happy the people in those countries are also? Greatest nation doesn't mean who has the most weapons and defence budget? Rather how the government treats the people in general and the American government treats it's citizens with contempt! Was talking to someone about the States the other day, he said it was really no different from a third world country. What I know, hear and read, I tend to agree. It's one thing to think you're the greatest, it's another to actually be the greatest. To me it's like the way ppl in Amsterdam thing/feel about themselves and their city. Being proud of your country or city doesn't mean j*ck really when it comes to being great. Talk is cheap Crystal....I have "lived" in America for over six decades...Most of that time with my eyes wide open....While I don't idolize my country, I have deep respect for and absolute loyalty to America and I know exactly why...Americans believe in America the same way Brits believe in their country or Scotts believe in theirs...America is exceptional and I feel blessed that I was born here...Third world?...Don't make me laugh...Declining?...Not really...Misleading statistics?...Maybe, probably...Stats that say our healthcare is worse than other countries are based on mortality and longevity rates which have nothing to do with healthcare and everything to do with lifestyle...People the world over travel here to take advantage of our superior healthcare facilities and services...Stats concerning education do not take into consideration our diverse and large population...And, they are based on averaged scores which masks the number of high achievers we graduate...Every year, China sends thousands of their young citizens here to be educated....America leads in biotech, entertainment, internet innovation...In spite of our problems, we continue to lead and, when the chips are down, we continue to come together to fight for and preserve freedom...In spite of our problems, we remain in a position of leadership because we have the resources needed to handle the job....God Bless America.... it's sad that it has become the In-thing and fashionable to Crap all over one's Country! Seems they are trying to out-do each other in crowing how bad it is,then want to feed it a bunch of Statist/Socialist-Pablum that made the Country sick in the first place! That's good coming from someone who's government has crapped on nation after nation, all in the name of liberty? Don't make me laugh? My country the UK, did the same in the 18th and 19th century and I can accept that. Seems like Americans can criticise whoever they want, but can't handle it back? Grow up and realise the World is changing and just accept that that your position is changing, as the World caught up with you! You barking up the wrong Tree,Sunshine! Besides,you're way out of Line! And your grasp of History is off too! Is it? I don't think so? I suppose you think the 2nd World war started in Dec 1941, like was mentioned on here a few weeks back? ha ha. The truth hurts and you can't handle it? Simple as! yea, the fact that Churchill lied and dragged the US into the war to save England and France? if it wasn't for the US, you all would be speaking German right about now...

Leigh2154 Joined Sun 10/02/11 Posts: 16479	Wed 02/05/14 09:01 AM
You think you're the greatest nation on Earth, you mean? America, is a great nation, I agree, but the greatest? Nope! Visit Scandanavian countries and look at their quality of life? You might be surprised at how well run their countries are and how happy the people in those countries are also? Greatest nation doesn't mean who has the most weapons and defence budget? Rather how the government treats the people in general and the American government treats it's citizens with contempt! Was talking to someone about the States the other day, he said it was really no different from a third world country. What I know, hear and read, I tend to agree. It's one thing to think you're the greatest, it's another to actually be the greatest. To me it's like the way ppl in Amsterdam thing/feel about themselves and their city. Being proud of your country or city doesn't mean j*ck really when it comes to being great. Talk is cheap Crystal....I have "lived" in America for over six decades...Most of that time with my eyes wide open....While I don't idolize my country, I have deep respect for and absolute loyalty to America and I know exactly why...Americans believe in America the same way Brits believe in their country or Scotts believe in theirs...America is exceptional and I feel blessed that I was born here...Third world?...Don't make me laugh...Declining?...Not really...Misleading statistics?...Maybe, probably...Stats that say our healthcare is worse than other countries are based on mortality and longevity rates which have nothing to do with healthcare and everything to do with lifestyle...People the world over travel here to take advantage of our superior healthcare facilities and services...Stats concerning education do not take into consideration our diverse and large population...And, they are based on averaged scores which masks the number of high achievers we graduate...Every year, China sends thousands of their young citizens here to be educated....America leads in biotech, entertainment, internet innovation...In spite of our problems, we continue to lead and, when the chips are down, we continue to come together to fight for and preserve freedom...In spite of our problems, we remain in a position of leadership because we have the resources needed to handle the job....God Bless America.... it's sad that it has become the In-thing and fashionable to Crap all over one's Country! Seems they are trying to out-do each other in crowing how bad it is,then want to feed it a bunch of Statist/Socialist-Pablum that made the Country sick in the first place! That's good coming from someone who's government has crapped on nation after nation, all in the name of liberty? Don't make me laugh? My country the UK, did the same in the 18th and 19th century and I can accept that. Seems like Americans can criticise whoever they want, but can't handle it back? Grow up and realise the World is changing and just accept that that your position is changing, as the World caught up with you! You barking up the wrong Tree,Sunshine! Besides,you're way out of Line! And your grasp of History is off too! Is it? I don't think so? I suppose you think the 2nd World war started in Dec 1941, like was mentioned on here a few weeks back? ha ha. The truth hurts and you can't handle it? Simple as! yea, the fact that Churchill lied and dragged the US into the war to save England and France? if it wasn't for the US, you all would be speaking German right about now... This post is soooooooo hawt

Bestinshow Joined Mon 06/01/09 Posts: 5540	Wed 02/05/14 09:03 AM
You think you're the greatest nation on Earth, you mean? America, is a great nation, I agree, but the greatest? Nope! Visit Scandanavian countries and look at their quality of life? You might be surprised at how well run their countries are and how happy the people in those countries are also? Greatest nation doesn't mean who has the most weapons and defence budget? Rather how the government treats the people in general and the American government treats it's citizens with contempt! Was talking to someone about the States the other day, he said it was really no different from a third world country. What I know, hear and read, I tend to agree. It's one thing to think you're the greatest, it's another to actually be the greatest. To me it's like the way ppl in Amsterdam thing/feel about themselves and their city. Being proud of your country or city doesn't mean j*ck really when it comes to being great. Talk is cheap Crystal....I have "lived" in America for over six decades...Most of that time with my eyes wide open....While I don't idolize my country, I have deep respect for and absolute loyalty to America and I know exactly why...Americans believe in America the same way Brits believe in their country or Scotts believe in theirs...America is exceptional and I feel blessed that I was born here...Third world?...Don't make me laugh...Declining?...Not really...Misleading statistics?...Maybe, probably...Stats that say our healthcare is worse than other countries are based on mortality and longevity rates which have nothing to do with healthcare and everything to do with lifestyle...People the world over travel here to take advantage of our superior healthcare facilities and services...Stats concerning education do not take into consideration our diverse and large population...And, they are based on averaged scores which masks the number of high achievers we graduate...Every year, China sends thousands of their young citizens here to be educated....America leads in biotech, entertainment, internet innovation...In spite of our problems, we continue to lead and, when the chips are down, we continue to come together to fight for and preserve freedom...In spite of our problems, we remain in a position of leadership because we have the resources needed to handle the job....God Bless America.... it's sad that it has become the In-thing and fashionable to Crap all over one's Country! Seems they are trying to out-do each other in crowing how bad it is,then want to feed it a bunch of Statist/Socialist-Pablum that made the Country sick in the first place! That's good coming from someone who's government has crapped on nation after nation, all in the name of liberty? Don't make me laugh? My country the UK, did the same in the 18th and 19th century and I can accept that. Seems like Americans can criticise whoever they want, but can't handle it back? Grow up and realise the World is changing and just accept that that your position is changing, as the World caught up with you! You barking up the wrong Tree,Sunshine! Besides,you're way out of Line! And your grasp of History is off too! Is it? I don't think so? I suppose you think the 2nd World war started in Dec 1941, like was mentioned on here a few weeks back? ha ha. The truth hurts and you can't handle it? Simple as! yea, the fact that Churchill lied and dragged the US into the war to save England and France? if it wasn't for the US, you all would be speaking German right about now... This post is soooooooo hawt For some reason I feel like I am grade school and this is spelled with candy hearts. :)

Leigh2154 Joined Sun 10/02/11 Posts: 16479	Wed 02/05/14 09:04 AM
You think you're the greatest nation on Earth, you mean? America, is a great nation, I agree, but the greatest? Nope! Visit Scandanavian countries and look at their quality of life? You might be surprised at how well run their countries are and how happy the people in those countries are also? Greatest nation doesn't mean who has the most weapons and defence budget? Rather how the government treats the people in general and the American government treats it's citizens with contempt! Was talking to someone about the States the other day, he said it was really no different from a third world country. What I know, hear and read, I tend to agree. It's one thing to think you're the greatest, it's another to actually be the greatest. To me it's like the way ppl in Amsterdam thing/feel about themselves and their city. Being proud of your country or city doesn't mean j*ck really when it comes to being great. Talk is cheap Crystal....I have "lived" in America for over six decades...Most of that time with my eyes wide open....While I don't idolize my country, I have deep respect for and absolute loyalty to America and I know exactly why...Americans believe in America the same way Brits believe in their country or Scotts believe in theirs...America is exceptional and I feel blessed that I was born here...Third world?...Don't make me laugh...Declining?...Not really...Misleading statistics?...Maybe, probably...Stats that say our healthcare is worse than other countries are based on mortality and longevity rates which have nothing to do with healthcare and everything to do with lifestyle...People the world over travel here to take advantage of our superior healthcare facilities and services...Stats concerning education do not take into consideration our diverse and large population...And, they are based on averaged scores which masks the number of high achievers we graduate...Every year, China sends thousands of their young citizens here to be educated....America leads in biotech, entertainment, internet innovation...In spite of our problems, we continue to lead and, when the chips are down, we continue to come together to fight for and preserve freedom...In spite of our problems, we remain in a position of leadership because we have the resources needed to handle the job....God Bless America.... it's sad that it has become the In-thing and fashionable to Crap all over one's Country! Seems they are trying to out-do each other in crowing how bad it is,then want to feed it a bunch of Statist/Socialist-Pablum that made the Country sick in the first place! That's good coming from someone who's government has crapped on nation after nation, all in the name of liberty? Don't make me laugh? My country the UK, did the same in the 18th and 19th century and I can accept that. Seems like Americans can criticise whoever they want, but can't handle it back? Grow up and realise the World is changing and just accept that that your position is changing, as the World caught up with you! You barking up the wrong Tree,Sunshine! Besides,you're way out of Line! And your grasp of History is off too! Is it? I don't think so? I suppose you think the 2nd World war started in Dec 1941, like was mentioned on here a few weeks back? ha ha. The truth hurts and you can't handle it? Simple as! yea, the fact that Churchill lied and dragged the US into the war to save England and France? if it wasn't for the US, you all would be speaking German right about now... This post is soooooooo hawt For some reason I feel like I am grade school and this is spelled with candy hearts. :) : Feel better now...

larsson71 Joined Fri 09/20/13 Posts: 2204	Wed 02/05/14 09:09 AM
You think you're the greatest nation on Earth, you mean? America, is a great nation, I agree, but the greatest? Nope! Visit Scandanavian countries and look at their quality of life? You might be surprised at how well run their countries are and how happy the people in those countries are also? Greatest nation doesn't mean who has the most weapons and defence budget? Rather how the government treats the people in general and the American government treats it's citizens with contempt! Was talking to someone about the States the other day, he said it was really no different from a third world country. What I know, hear and read, I tend to agree. It's one thing to think you're the greatest, it's another to actually be the greatest. To me it's like the way ppl in Amsterdam thing/feel about themselves and their city. Being proud of your country or city doesn't mean j*ck really when it comes to being great. Talk is cheap Crystal....I have "lived" in America for over six decades...Most of that time with my eyes wide open....While I don't idolize my country, I have deep respect for and absolute loyalty to America and I know exactly why...Americans believe in America the same way Brits believe in their country or Scotts believe in theirs...America is exceptional and I feel blessed that I was born here...Third world?...Don't make me laugh...Declining?...Not really...Misleading statistics?...Maybe, probably...Stats that say our healthcare is worse than other countries are based on mortality and longevity rates which have nothing to do with healthcare and everything to do with lifestyle...People the world over travel here to take advantage of our superior healthcare facilities and services...Stats concerning education do not take into consideration our diverse and large population...And, they are based on averaged scores which masks the number of high achievers we graduate...Every year, China sends thousands of their young citizens here to be educated....America leads in biotech, entertainment, internet innovation...In spite of our problems, we continue to lead and, when the chips are down, we continue to come together to fight for and preserve freedom...In spite of our problems, we remain in a position of leadership because we have the resources needed to handle the job....God Bless America.... it's sad that it has become the In-thing and fashionable to Crap all over one's Country! Seems they are trying to out-do each other in crowing how bad it is,then want to feed it a bunch of Statist/Socialist-Pablum that made the Country sick in the first place! That's good coming from someone who's government has crapped on nation after nation, all in the name of liberty? Don't make me laugh? My country the UK, did the same in the 18th and 19th century and I can accept that. Seems like Americans can criticise whoever they want, but can't handle it back? Grow up and realise the World is changing and just accept that that your position is changing, as the World caught up with you! You barking up the wrong Tree,Sunshine! Besides,you're way out of Line! And your grasp of History is off too! Is it? I don't think so? I suppose you think the 2nd World war started in Dec 1941, like was mentioned on here a few weeks back? ha ha. The truth hurts and you can't handle it? Simple as! yea, the fact that Churchill lied and dragged the US into the war to save England and France? if it wasn't for the US, you all would be speaking German right about now... Yeah and we took the best that Hitler threw at us for over 2 years, before the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbour and made you realise that you weren't untouchable? The Germans were planning to invade the US, if Britain fell to them. Did you know that? Your mob were next! Instead, he went for the Soviet Union and the rest is history!

larsson71 Joined Fri 09/20/13 Posts: 2204	Wed 02/05/14 09:12 AM
You think you're the greatest nation on Earth, you mean? America, is a great nation, I agree, but the greatest? Nope! Visit Scandanavian countries and look at their quality of life? You might be surprised at how well run their countries are and how happy the people in those countries are also? Greatest nation doesn't mean who has the most weapons and defence budget? Rather how the government treats the people in general and the American government treats it's citizens with contempt! Was talking to someone about the States the other day, he said it was really no different from a third world country. What I know, hear and read, I tend to agree. It's one thing to think you're the greatest, it's another to actually be the greatest. To me it's like the way ppl in Amsterdam thing/feel about themselves and their city. Being proud of your country or city doesn't mean jck really when it comes to being great. Talk is cheap Crystal....I have "lived" in America for over six decades...Most of that time with my eyes wide open....While I don't idolize my country, I have deep respect for and absolute loyalty to America and I know exactly why...Americans believe in America the same way Brits believe in their country or Scotts believe in theirs...America is exceptional and I feel blessed that I was born here...Third world?...Don't make me laugh...Declining?...Not really...Misleading statistics?...Maybe, probably...Stats that say our healthcare is worse than other countries are based on mortality and longevity rates which have nothing to do with healthcare and everything to do with lifestyle...People the world over travel here to take advantage of our superior healthcare facilities and services...Stats concerning education do not take into consideration our diverse and large population...And, they are based on averaged scores which masks the number of high achievers we graduate...Every year, China sends thousands of their young citizens here to be educated....America leads in biotech, entertainment, internet innovation...In spite of our problems, we continue to lead and, when the chips are down, we continue to come together to fight for and preserve freedom...In spite of our problems, we remain in a position of leadership because we have the resources needed to handle the job....God Bless America.... it's sad that it has become the In-thing and fashionable to Crap all over one's Country! Seems they are trying to out-do each other in crowing how bad it is,then want to feed it a bunch of Statist/Socialist-Pablum that made the Country sick in the first place! That's good coming from someone who's government has crapped on nation after nation, all in the name of liberty? Don't make me laugh? My country the UK, did the same in the 18th and 19th century and I can accept that. Seems like Americans can criticise whoever they want, but can't handle it back? Grow up and realise the World is changing and just accept that that your position is changing, as the World caught up with you! You barking up the wrong Tree,Sunshine! Besides,you're way out of Line! And your grasp of History is off too! Is it? I don't think so? I suppose you think the 2nd World war started in Dec 1941, like was mentioned on here a few weeks back? ha ha. The truth hurts and you can't handle it? Simple as! yea, the fact that Churchill lied and dragged the US into the war to save England and France? if it wasn't for the US, you all would be speaking German right about now... This post is soooooooo hawt Yeah with all the hot air coming from American mouths and the steam from their b*****t! Ha ha

Bestinshow Joined Mon 06/01/09 Posts: 5540	Wed 02/05/14 09:16 AM
You think you're the greatest nation on Earth, you mean? America, is a great nation, I agree, but the greatest? Nope! Visit Scandanavian countries and look at their quality of life? You might be surprised at how well run their countries are and how happy the people in those countries are also? Greatest nation doesn't mean who has the most weapons and defence budget? Rather how the government treats the people in general and the American government treats it's citizens with contempt! Was talking to someone about the States the other day, he said it was really no different from a third world country. What I know, hear and read, I tend to agree. It's one thing to think you're the greatest, it's another to actually be the greatest. To me it's like the way ppl in Amsterdam thing/feel about themselves and their city. Being proud of your country or city doesn't mean jck really when it comes to being great. Talk is cheap Crystal....I have "lived" in America for over six decades...Most of that time with my eyes wide open....While I don't idolize my country, I have deep respect for and absolute loyalty to America and I know exactly why...Americans believe in America the same way Brits believe in their country or Scotts believe in theirs...America is exceptional and I feel blessed that I was born here...Third world?...Don't make me laugh...Declining?...Not really...Misleading statistics?...Maybe, probably...Stats that say our healthcare is worse than other countries are based on mortality and longevity rates which have nothing to do with healthcare and everything to do with lifestyle...People the world over travel here to take advantage of our superior healthcare facilities and services...Stats concerning education do not take into consideration our diverse and large population...And, they are based on averaged scores which masks the number of high achievers we graduate...Every year, China sends thousands of their young citizens here to be educated....America leads in biotech, entertainment, internet innovation...In spite of our problems, we continue to lead and, when the chips are down, we continue to come together to fight for and preserve freedom...In spite of our problems, we remain in a position of leadership because we have the resources needed to handle the job....God Bless America.... it's sad that it has become the In-thing and fashionable to Crap all over one's Country! Seems they are trying to out-do each other in crowing how bad it is,then want to feed it a bunch of Statist/Socialist-Pablum that made the Country sick in the first place! That's good coming from someone who's government has crapped on nation after nation, all in the name of liberty? Don't make me laugh? My country the UK, did the same in the 18th and 19th century and I can accept that. Seems like Americans can criticise whoever they want, but can't handle it back? Grow up and realise the World is changing and just accept that that your position is changing, as the World caught up with you! You barking up the wrong Tree,Sunshine! Besides,you're way out of Line! And your grasp of History is off too! Is it? I don't think so? I suppose you think the 2nd World war started in Dec 1941, like was mentioned on here a few weeks back? ha ha. The truth hurts and you can't handle it? Simple as! yea, the fact that Churchill lied and dragged the US into the war to save England and France? if it wasn't for the US, you all would be speaking German right about now... This post is soooooooo hawt Yeah with all the hot air coming from American mouths and the steam from their b*****t! Ha ha Not all Americans are ignorant.

mightymoe Joined Sun 11/19/06 Posts: 37362	Wed 02/05/14 09:18 AM
You think you're the greatest nation on Earth, you mean? America, is a great nation, I agree, but the greatest? Nope! Visit Scandanavian countries and look at their quality of life? You might be surprised at how well run their countries are and how happy the people in those countries are also? Greatest nation doesn't mean who has the most weapons and defence budget? Rather how the government treats the people in general and the American government treats it's citizens with contempt! Was talking to someone about the States the other day, he said it was really no different from a third world country. What I know, hear and read, I tend to agree. It's one thing to think you're the greatest, it's another to actually be the greatest. To me it's like the way ppl in Amsterdam thing/feel about themselves and their city. Being proud of your country or city doesn't mean j*ck really when it comes to being great. Talk is cheap Crystal....I have "lived" in America for over six decades...Most of that time with my eyes wide open....While I don't idolize my country, I have deep respect for and absolute loyalty to America and I know exactly why...Americans believe in America the same way Brits believe in their country or Scotts believe in theirs...America is exceptional and I feel blessed that I was born here...Third world?...Don't make me laugh...Declining?...Not really...Misleading statistics?...Maybe, probably...Stats that say our healthcare is worse than other countries are based on mortality and longevity rates which have nothing to do with healthcare and everything to do with lifestyle...People the world over travel here to take advantage of our superior healthcare facilities and services...Stats concerning education do not take into consideration our diverse and large population...And, they are based on averaged scores which masks the number of high achievers we graduate...Every year, China sends thousands of their young citizens here to be educated....America leads in biotech, entertainment, internet innovation...In spite of our problems, we continue to lead and, when the chips are down, we continue to come together to fight for and preserve freedom...In spite of our problems, we remain in a position of leadership because we have the resources needed to handle the job....God Bless America.... it's sad that it has become the In-thing and fashionable to Crap all over one's Country! Seems they are trying to out-do each other in crowing how bad it is,then want to feed it a bunch of Statist/Socialist-Pablum that made the Country sick in the first place! That's good coming from someone who's government has crapped on nation after nation, all in the name of liberty? Don't make me laugh? My country the UK, did the same in the 18th and 19th century and I can accept that. Seems like Americans can criticise whoever they want, but can't handle it back? Grow up and realise the World is changing and just accept that that your position is changing, as the World caught up with you! You barking up the wrong Tree,Sunshine! Besides,you're way out of Line! And your grasp of History is off too! Is it? I don't think so? I suppose you think the 2nd World war started in Dec 1941, like was mentioned on here a few weeks back? ha ha. The truth hurts and you can't handle it? Simple as! yea, the fact that Churchill lied and dragged the US into the war to save England and France? if it wasn't for the US, you all would be speaking German right about now... Yeah and we took the best that Hitler threw at us for over 2 years, before the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbour and made you realise that you weren't untouchable? The Germans were planning to invade the US, if Britain fell to them. Did you know that? Your mob were next! Instead, he went for the Soviet Union and the rest is history! whatever, England was done in in that war... you should be thanking such a great country like ours for making sure yall stayed England instead of being part of the Third Reich...

TxsGal3333 Joined Tue 09/05/06 Posts: 76374	Wed 02/05/14 09:20 AM
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