Is American an Exceptional Nation?
- Will Apseposted 12 years ago
0 Subversive huh? wow it's Mcarthy all over
I am a US citizen and yes I am a socialist, the fact that you think communism and socialism are the same is an excellent demonstration of your ignorance.
Socialists can be citizens, who knew? *mind blown*
Oh I am perfectly happy, I think there is lots of work to be done in this country but frankly who doesn't I find I like it a lot more and complain a lot less than most conservatives
You can be as insulting as you like, it's fine I won't report it but it paints a pretty clear picture of you
Maybe those stereotypes about your area are more correct than I assumed.
Ahhh but your not the right kind of US citizen, we aren't all equal you know
Ahh, what freedom! Love it or leave it! Free speech, just don't disagree! ('whine')
Hey kirsten, the UK has it's fair share of bigots, too. If you've not come across them you are very lucky. Personally, I'm glad you're in the UK,
but I think the US and UK alike are ready to implode. 
Looks like you may need to provide your long form, Josak.
It's not from Hawaii by any chance is it?
I hear they are subject to blatant forgery over there.
America is exceptionally something all right, but what?
I would hardly call myself a business tycoon
no it's that sometimes one finds an educated and informed discussion, doesn't seem to be happening on this thread though.
- Tawadiposted 12 years ago0
Not being familiar with the legislation of every nation, I can only speak of nations I am familiar with.
I like the South African Constitution except for one small part that does not exist in the U.S.:
36. Limitation of rights
The rights in the Bill of Rights may be limited only in terms of law of general application to the extent that the limitation is reasonable and justifiable in an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality and freedom, taking into account all relevant factors, including Â
the nature of the right;
the importance of the purpose of the limitation;
the nature and extent of the limitation;
the relation between the limitation and its purpose; and
less restrictive means to achieve the purpose.
http://www.info.gov.za/documents/consti … ns2.htm#36
I find this section somewhat disturbing. I was attracted to this Constitution based on our SC Justice Ginsburghs mentioning of the document.
If you are aware of a document that highlights the rights of the individual better than the U.S., please inform me.
North Korea has the third biggest military in the world another astounding display of lack of knowledge.
Good response to the whole comment by the way
Reality, what we're witnessing is Americans who are proud of their country versus Liberals who won't be happy until this country changes its name to U.S.S.A. - the United Socialist States of Amerika with a few ungrateful foreigners who hate this country sprinkled in.
@Univitedwriter, that's kind of what I meant. In fairness, I deserved the pull for my sloppy generalities. But he was British.
Yes, and they event highlighted him at the Olympic opening ceremonies
They did.
It;s amazing how many times I've heard people on these forums say that the US invented the web. I often think they believe that Google created the web. Nice to see he received the acclaim he deserves though.
Only fellons that need security.
Nary a truer word spoken.
- Will Apseposted 12 years ago0
- PrettyPantherposted 12 years ago0
- Will Apseposted 12 years ago0
No... Those are cold hard facts independently collected, I know the idea is foreign to you
in the absence of any evidence, when one has no proof simply claim there is no such thing nice try though.
I am a socialist, that is an economic system, it has nothing to do with the point being discussed which was non economic.
@suzie Crumbcakes- England, I can't sit around on the dole. Wondered which sock, now I know.
Go wait tables in your exceptional nation.I will, and I love it! I make more in one night at Yellow Dog's than you do in a week on the dole. We have valet parking.
American is a special place. Thanks for visiting. I took a picture of ya'll to remember the form by.
- Will Apseposted 12 years ago0
- Will Apseposted 12 years ago0
Twosheds,
And that's exactly it.
You see, the rest of us don't see it as a 'vacation,' but as a rite of passage. Even Prince Harry and Prince William took a GAP YEAR and went traveling for a year. It's not a vacation. It's a part of one's education. We put a rucksack on our backs, take about $2000 in cash, pay for an annual return ticket (which generally costs about $600 in low season) and then go travel from country to country, working our way around. Like I said, it's not considered a vacation. Yes, it's fun, but it's still not a two week vacation staying in 5 star hotels, going to the tourist spots, and having too much food.
It's something that is done while one is young, before one is married.
In London, the entire temp industry is comprised of people from other countries. The laws are set up so that people under 26 can work there for two years in temp positions so that they earn money while they travel. In other parts of the world, young people work in the fields, the clubs, or wherever they can to make the money for the next part of their journey.
When I first came to America, I stayed at the International Youth Hostel. Guess what. There were people from Australia, England, Germany, South America, and all over the world. And guess what they were doing? They were going to all the stores and asking for 'under the table' work where they could earn a few dollars for the next part of their journey. And, yes, the next part of their journey might be getting on a Greyhound bus and traveling across the States for six months, and somewhere along the time, in a year or two, they would have seen the world, and then they go home - better informed, more skilled, more mature, with a far greater picture of what is really going on in this world.
Again, it says something about the narrowness of American culture that the only way travel is viewed is as an expensive vacation.
Same place you do. Only I'm probably a better judge of character.
Wait and see.
Sassy Sue,
Not only is sarcasm is the lowest form of wit but it's extremely difficult to see in the written word.
I didn't say that I was a better judge of character than anyone else. I said I must be a better judge of character than you if you cannot see what I see in Romney. I believe I also said time will tell. If I'm wrong, I'll gladly eat dirt later...
The rest isn't worth responding to.
The exceptional standard-bearers at Fox News have declared gold medal-winning Olympians anti-American.
Good to know what is and is not "exceptional" representation of our country.
http://veracitystew.com/2012/08/08/fox- … ough-videoOh my gosh, I mean, their just soft American Olympiads and EVERYONE has noticed.
It's even worse than that, Hollie.
They're soft ANTI-Americans.
Note that the main athlete in question, Gabby Douglas, has also been equated with a monkey.
Why is Fox News singling out the lone African-American gymast for criticism?
Wide open to speculation on racism, dontcha think?LOL. On that we agree!
But... please do not tell me your anti-pinkness has anything remotely to do with commie pinkOs!
(See how easy it is to presume dubious interpretations when, quite possibly, you and I are both simply not pastel people?)
FYI & FWIW Departments:
Only 10 % of the U.S. population have passports.
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