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This is a thread to explain the things that you enjoy about your country. Your first post to this thread must be at least five things about your country that you personally and directly benefit from. So no bullshit about how awesome your political system is or how it has a high GDP/capita or how all the top internet companies are in it. I don't want to hear any jingoist nationalism about your country's military or lack of one.
1) The food. Really, no other country can compare to the diversity of food in the US, just walk down a random Manhattan avenue if you don't believe me.
2) The TV. There are like 3-4 watchable all sports channels. Food network. Plus, we generally get all the kick-ass American shows before everyone else.
3) My salary. No other country's lawyers are paid as much. Yeah, yeah, not really a good thing for everyone else. 
4) All the land. Housing is generally cheaper than, for example, Europe (but there are notable exceptions, like NYC). The US has a low population density after all.
5) English. It's the lingua franca. A plurality of the internet is in English (compare English wikipedia with other wikipedias). English makes it easier to travel to other countries.
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Oh no please not another of these threads. Can't we just agree that each country has their own good and bad and that no country is the best.
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On August 11 2011 12:43 NoobieOne wrote:
Oh no please not another of these threads. Can't we just agree that each country has their own good and bad and that no country is the best.
All of those other my country vs. yours are generally about bullshit nationalism, harping about things that honestly do not matter at all to the individual. I want to hear tangible benefits.
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Can we just ban these threads, they cause so much flame... ):
I'd rather be modest about my country than brag about the things that mine are better then yours.
I'm glad you are proud to be American, but we don't need this thread my friend.
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Lame thread. You know how it will turn out.
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What exactly is this thread hoping to accomplish in an international community?
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On August 11 2011 12:44 sva wrote:
I'm glad you are proud to be American, but we don't need this thread my friend.
I'm not proud to be American (why should I be, it was simply a matter of luck), but I am thankful. That's really all this thread is about.
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Terrible thread, although I agree with all your points ;o
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On August 11 2011 12:46 domovoi wrote:Show nested quote +On August 11 2011 12:44 sva wrote:
I'm glad you are proud to be American, but we don't need this thread my friend. I'm not proud to be American (why should I be, it was simply a matter of luck), but I am thankful. That's really all this thread is about.
nah, I think you're trolling while pretending not to.
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I'd rather live in the US. I'm glad I was born in Canada and I love my country but would have preferred the US for a couple reasons many Americans wouldn't appreciate. I'm certainly not proud of my country as I'm not responsible for my countries actions or history other than an insignificant payment of tax.
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This would only feed fighting and discussions, please close this thread. Has happened a lot in the past
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On August 11 2011 12:44 domovoi wrote:Show nested quote +On August 11 2011 12:43 NoobieOne wrote:
Oh no please not another of these threads. Can't we just agree that each country has their own good and bad and that no country is the best. All of those other my country vs. yours are generally about bullshit nationalism, harping about things that honestly do not matter at all to the individual. I want to hear tangible benefits.
So you think that your thread is going to be special somehow and not have bs nationalism?
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This thread is like a friendly game between kids that you as the adult observer realize will develop into bickering, name calling and temper tantrums.
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Love how everyone reading and posting in this thread is from the US...
Edit: Damn you Canadian, always being above me! You destroyed my post!
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yo domovoi troll, go turn your tv on and go to cnn or any news network and tell me what the current state of united states is. you also forgot obesity. I think, i'm not quite sure but i think, i think obesity has a small tiny part in the US. tiny small i think
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On August 11 2011 12:47 BreakfastTea wrote:
Love how everyone reading and posting in this thread is from the US...
Edit: Damn you Canadian, always being above me! You destroyed my post!
Do you know what time it is in Europe?
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1) Huk
2) Kiwikaki
3) CombatEX
4) Stalife
5) iefnaij
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On August 11 2011 12:47 NationInArms wrote:Show nested quote +On August 11 2011 12:44 domovoi wrote:On August 11 2011 12:43 NoobieOne wrote:
Oh no please not another of these threads. Can't we just agree that each country has their own good and bad and that no country is the best. All of those other my country vs. yours are generally about bullshit nationalism, harping about things that honestly do not matter at all to the individual. I want to hear tangible benefits. So you think that your thread is going to be special somehow and not have bs nationalism?
If it does, that says more about the insecurity of TL posters than anything else. I'm not sure what the big deal is. Presumably most of us are not in any rush to leave the country we currently reside in, and this is a thread to explain why.
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Joy, a NYC lawyer has come to gloat and crow at the unwashed masses about his high salary and glorious city and country.
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On August 11 2011 12:48 HCmystic wrote:
yo domovoi troll, go turn your tv on and go to cnn or any news network and tell me what the current state of united states is. you also forgot obesity. I think, i'm not quite sure but i think, i think obesity has a small tiny part in the US. tiny small i think
lol who gives a fuck? I'm not obese, so obesity is not my problem.
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On August 11 2011 12:50 Rembot wrote:
Joy, a NYC lawyer has come to gloat and crow at the unwashed masses about his high salary and glorious city and country.
I'm not from NYC, it was just an example. If I were in NYC, I definitely wouldn't have listed cheap housing as a benefit.
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On August 11 2011 12:49 DannyJ wrote:Show nested quote +On August 11 2011 12:47 BreakfastTea wrote:
Love how everyone reading and posting in this thread is from the US...
Edit: Damn you Canadian, always being above me! You destroyed my post! Do you know what time it is in Europe?
It was a joke. I suppose I should have used a smiley?
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Benefits of Canada
The world generally have favorable views of the people unlike USofA
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1) Free speech - I can walk down the street and discuss politics. It may not seem a big deal to Americans but in some countries (e.g. Malaysia), when I start doing this, my companions will start looking around to see if anyone is listening.
2) Money - Perth, Australia is enjoying a resources boom and we're carrying the whole country :p If you're skilled labour, it's quite easy to find a well-paying job.
3) Beaches & Crabbing - White sandy beaches with blue seas Also, I really enjoy crabbing
4) People - Perth people are one of the friendliest in Australia. A couple of years ago, I was in Brisbane and me and my friends noticed the difference straight away.
5) Sports - We Aussies love our sport and there's many to watch!
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Okay, well, my country is not completely fucked. My government has a higher chance of sending our military to follow the US and allow me to fight than other countries. My country has decent gun laws when looking at most of the world. My country is also decently economically free compared to the rest of the world.
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Well that didn't go well.
Less backseat modding in the future please. Arguing about whether a thread should exist pretty much dooms it from the get-go. =/
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EPT
