I mean your govermental system was almost totaly cloned from our system, we spawned you. Only main diffrence is that you beleive in work and earn on your own, we help each other hence the insainly high taxes. Thats why I want to move, lower taxes. Never know if you give me citizinship ill kill Bush for you.
Congratulations Wheeee. As someone who has visited many of the countries mentioned above (unlike most of the posters), I wouldn't trade being from here for anything. Not that they are bad countries, but because there are things about mine I really like; I don't understand why people need to tear down everyone else in order to make themselves feel better. More than one country can be good at the same time, a President is not a country, and considering most of you are young guys that have not yet *done* anything for your country, you need to stop acting like you deserve any credit for it.
/semi-rant over
Congrats again, Wheeee, get out there and vote, and say what you want, and play video games with blood in them, and excercise those constitutional rights.
<!--QuoteBegin--84n44n+Jun 10 2003, 01:46 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (84n44n @ Jun 10 2003, 01:46 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> i'd never wanna be a US citizen <!--emo&:0--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif'><!--endemo--> at least not with the biggest dimwit on earth ruling the country <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> I'll quote Lewis Black on this one: <!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->The U.S. functions very well without a leader. Do you know when the Dow Jones went up? When the president was getting his winky wacked.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--QuoteBegin--Jefe+Jun 11 2003, 12:34 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Jefe @ Jun 11 2003, 12:34 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin--84n44n+Jun 10 2003, 01:46 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (84n44n @ Jun 10 2003, 01:46 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> i'd never wanna be a US citizen <!--emo&:0--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif'><!--endemo--> at least not with the biggest dimwit on earth ruling the country <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> I'll quote Lewis Black on this one: <!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->The U.S. functions very well without a leader.? Do you know when the Dow Jones went up?? When the president was getting his winky wacked.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> Good one!
<!--QuoteBegin--MonsieurEvil+Jun 10 2003, 05:25 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MonsieurEvil @ Jun 10 2003, 05:25 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Congrats again, Wheeee, get out there and vote, and say what you want, and play video games with blood in them, and excercise those constituonal rights. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Rgr that.
America sucks so much thats why many of us floridians are getting on rafts made of milk cartons and heading to cuba, why bunch of californians are craming into crates and heading for china, and why mexico put up a buncha fences to keep out our illegal imigrants.
Actually I wouldn't have anything against world being "one country". Think how fast technology(nature preserving too) would go forward with all the people working together and without wars and rivalry(though that's a good thing in some occasions). Not to mention we could stop famine. Of course, this would require someone semi-intelligent as the leader. Or preferably some sort of world senate.
Ontopic: Yep, I think we all like our country most so arguing about that is pretty foolish. Just as foolish is to brag that your country is "the best" etc. It just makes other people annoyed and mocks your own intelligence for saying something as stupid as that.
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<!--QuoteBegin--Salty+Jun 10 2003, 06:47 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Salty @ Jun 10 2003, 06:47 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> America sucks so much thats why many of us floridians are getting on rafts made of milk cartons and heading to cuba, why bunch of californians are craming into crates and heading for china, and why mexico put up a buncha fences to keep out our illegal imigrants. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> well put.
(and I love your sig) <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
ThansalThe New ScumJoin Date: 2002-08-22Member: 1215Members, Constellation
first up Neener. Neener. Neener. We are better than you. /me rasberries everyone not in the US best line EVER!
now, gratz weeeee, you now have the right to: 1) Drink Crappy Bear 2) Eat Bland food 3) Hate New Yorkers 4) Fear New Yorkers (after all they are all out to kill you) 5) if you are from new york change 3 and 4 to the rest of the US 6) Laugh at your 'elected' officials
note, I am a new yorker, I just have a thing against most of americas tsatses (when I say most of america I of course refer to middle america <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->)
cratz again, go buy a guinness (there is a reason why we like our food/drinks imported <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->)
go hug a tree you kanuk and stop being a flamer <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Lern 2 sple bfore yuo tyr ot inslut peepl.
First of all, I didn't "flame" anyone, those of you who could not see it was a joke, *ahm GreyPaws* probably deserve to get some sense knocked into their heads, the hard way.
I am not going to apologize because some people are morons and couldn't tell a joke from an insult if they were wearing black and white (respectively.) I will perhaps apologize to the cool people who I have offended (if I have) and you know who you are you lovable **** <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
I will be sure never to post my opinion again (why the f**k do I even bother?)
*edit* OK heres a go. Next you'll be telling me you support the usage of DU (Depleted Uranium)
And for those of you out there who thinks bush rules the country, your wrong.
President = executive branch = enforces the law Supreme Court = Judicial branch = interprets the law Congress = legislative branch = makes the law
More or less, the US is ruled by this system. It called the "checks and balance" system, it makes sure no person/group has all the power, unlike some other countries *cough*iraq*cough*.
Thereby, bush does not rule the country. He <b>helps</b> lead the country.
ThansalThe New ScumJoin Date: 2002-08-22Member: 1215Members, Constellation
and the SC and congress are both primarily republican right now, BLECH
see, we don't get amusing fight seens between our prez and congress any more.
thats why I liked Clinton, he was always good for a quick down an dirty fight to the bone with the republican congress <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->and the SC and congress are both primarily republican right now, BLECH <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Funny that a lot of republicans are starting to disagree with bush on things like tax cuts <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
Welcome to the fold. As a US Citizen, you can now: -Claim moral and social superiority over other cultures. -Ignore history which reflects poorly on your country. -Insult other nationalities. (Except UK and Aus, they're 'good guys' too!) -Take friendly jabs at Canada, eh? -Hate France. -Fight with Nem and take Monse's side on everything. You don't even need to know what its about!
:-) I know I make full use of these privleges.
I was at Disney's 'Hall of Presidents' and despite its slightly revised US history, it was pretty good and really made me proud to be an American with the ideas presented in the Country's values. Life, Liberty, Equality. While we certainly haven't always valued or achieved these ideals (Slavery, Civil Rights, South America, etc), we still hold them and (should) strive to spread them amongst the world.
Congrats Wheee. I'm glad you've got what you wanted. I'm sure that everyone is justifiably proud of their own nation. GG all. Please don't let this descend into a "my county pwnz j00!" thread - its what got the discussion forum closed.
/me looks wiSUYFl.
Anyway, (prepares anti-MonsE asbestos pance) I think its a bit short sighted to say that because someone hasn't fought under the flag of their nation, they haven't done anything for it. I'm sure that they all pay taxes to service the infrastructure, vote to continue democracy and refrain from causing international incidents.
Finally, I actually laughed out loud at the person that gave Heineken as the antithesis of bland beer. HAHAHAHA. Sorry. For more info on great beers (I write reviews for this site) go to www.bottledbeer.co.uk - ratings and reviews of beers from around the globe. I got my hands on some San-Francisco anchor steam beer a while back, and was mightily impressed, so there is life after Bud, people.
<!--QuoteBegin--Wheeee+Jun 10 2003, 07:14 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Wheeee @ Jun 10 2003, 07:14 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Well actually I got it last month, after 15 years of INS bungling, and it's just starting to sink in:
I am now officially a citizen of the PWNEST COUNTRY ON EARTH!!!!11oneone
<!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Congrats. I'll be nice and not follow up with some kind of political jab at your new homecountry <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--[tbZ]BeAst+Jun 11 2003, 04:33 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> ([tbZ]BeAst @ Jun 11 2003, 04:33 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Anyway, (prepares anti-MonsE asbestos pance) I think its a bit short sighted to say that because someone hasn't fought under the flag of their nation, they haven't done anything for it. I'm sure that they all pay taxes to service the infrastructure, vote to continue democracy and refrain from causing international incidents.. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Ehhh, where did i say anything about fighting? My point was that most of them have not really done anything at all. No taxes, haven't voted, haven't spent years helping companies to succeed (and thusly employ, provide services, and raise quality of life), etc.. I guess you just assumed that a former Marine would automatically qualify that service as the only kind there is?
My point was most are kids, and as of yet, have only taken and never given. Not that they don't want to, just that they have no capacity to yet. Soon that will change. But that's still besides the point.
I'm not as subtle as people always seem to give me credit for. There is no meaning to read in like your school theme assignments - I'm pretty litteral. I meant what I said.
Yep being an American citizen I completely agree with MonsE.
Although I'm exception to his argument as my mere presence in the world increases the quality of life of all those around me tremendously and most would consider it an honor to service me in anyway I could see fit. Most have gratefully accepted that I can do no wrong and are humbled at the chance of a mere encounter with me as it would grant meaning to their lives.
<!--QuoteBegin--Nemesis Zero+Jun 11 2003, 04:32 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Nemesis Zero @ Jun 11 2003, 04:32 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> [/QUOTE] Congrats. I'll be nice and not follow up with some kind of political jab at your new homecountry <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I can make fun of my own country for myself, thanks <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
I think it's kinda funny how some people who live in the US and complain about this or that and haven't visited another country that doesn't have the same rights (Canada is not a country, it's an annexed state <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> hehehe) as the US. I especially laugh at those who complain about how horribly bad it is when they don't put in their own say, via the big 3vil government. Most of the people I've talked to regarding this that have this viewpoint have never voted or sent a letter to their congressman/woman. They say "It's futile" or "so and so tried it and didn't get a response so I won't try it".
You don't even realize you have the right to say it because you take it all for granted. You can tell the president to his face to shove the american flag up his rear or walk down the street wearing purple hotpants and a balloon animal for a shirt and big goofy glasses. Albeit the above examples might get you beat up by some random scumbag who believes as you do but then you have the ability to sue them in court and the police will back you up along with whoever else saw what went on. That's right, you can protect yourself in a court of law, because we uphold our rights as they apply equally to everyone. Heck, even in jail if you so find yourself there you get fed 3 meals a day and have time for entertainment, TV and edjumacation.
The fact that a whole lot of people died to give you these rights and you aren't grateful doesn't make a lot of people happy, including myself considering I'm currently serving in the big bad country o' the USA. If you don't like our freedoms and wish to continue telling everyone how horrible it is, might I consider living elsewhere? Not for a taste of the other side or anything like that like some posters are saying, I just want you to leave and never come back if you hate it so much.
What language are you speaking btw? English? German? Russian? Japanese? E-freakin-gyptian? That's right, they're all allowed to be spoken used here. Not that speaking them means everyone will understand you but we horrible americans still have a government that goes out of its way to help those who don't speak English understand and live and work in our country. Not many others I can say that for. And gosh darn, don't you just HATE it when we have to save everyone's a**? Otherwise, you WOULD be speaking German right now or maybe Japanese. Or maybe a strong Old English. Yeah, that's right. We fought for our piece of the world and our rights, unlike many others who just got them for free, damn straight we have a right to be a bit cocky. Oh, and to those that whine about the US being the world's police? We don't interfere unless the country we're intervening with has proven that they can't police themself properly. Ala Iraq and many others (my memory for historical accuracy is extrodinarily poor, I'm sure MonsE could back me up with more examples).
And to ANYONE who bashes another country whether it be "Teh US is the sux!" or "the UK is smelly" is WRONG. Each country has it's own benefits and none is "better" in the elitist sense. We're all equal and should be treated as thus with respect for each other's beliefs and values. Except for the French Government and the old Iraqi Regime, you can make fun of them all you want <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
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I mean your govermental system was almost totaly cloned from our system, we spawned you.
Only main diffrence is that you beleive in work and earn on your own, we help each other hence the insainly high taxes. Thats why I want to move, lower taxes. Never know if you give me citizinship ill kill Bush for you.
/semi-rant over
Congrats again, Wheeee, get out there and vote, and say what you want, and play video games with blood in them, and excercise those constitutional rights.
(edit: spelling fixed)
I'll quote Lewis Black on this one:
<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->The U.S. functions very well without a leader. Do you know when the Dow Jones went up? When the president was getting his winky wacked.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'll quote Lewis Black on this one:
<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->The U.S. functions very well without a leader.? Do you know when the Dow Jones went up?? When the president was getting his winky wacked.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> Good one!
Rgr that.
Yes, I am hiding Saddam under my bed and Osama bin Laden in my closet. If you want them, come and claim them! *horse rises standing on its two feet*
Cpl.Davis<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Next stop, world domination.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Actually I wouldn't have anything against world being "one country". Think how fast technology(nature preserving too) would go forward with all the people working together and without wars and rivalry(though that's a good thing in some occasions). Not to mention we could stop famine. Of course, this would require someone semi-intelligent as the leader. Or preferably some sort of world senate.
Ontopic: Yep, I think we all like our country most so arguing about that is pretty foolish. Just as foolish is to brag that your country is "the best" etc. It just makes other people annoyed and mocks your own intelligence for saying something as stupid as that.
oops, except the "civil" ones
well put.
(and I love your sig) <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
Neener. Neener. Neener. We are better than you. /me rasberries everyone not in the US
best line EVER!
now, gratz weeeee, you now have the right to:
1) Drink Crappy Bear
2) Eat Bland food
3) Hate New Yorkers
4) Fear New Yorkers (after all they are all out to kill you)
5) if you are from new york change 3 and 4 to the rest of the US
6) Laugh at your 'elected' officials
note, I am a new yorker, I just have a thing against most of americas tsatses (when I say most of america I of course refer to middle america <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->)
cratz again, go buy a guinness (there is a reason why we like our food/drinks imported <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->)
go hug a tree you kanuk and stop being a flamer <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Lern 2 sple bfore yuo tyr ot inslut peepl.
First of all, I didn't "flame" anyone, those of you who could not see it was a joke, *ahm GreyPaws* probably deserve to get some sense knocked into their heads, the hard way.
I am not going to apologize because some people are morons and couldn't tell a joke from an insult if they were wearing black and white (respectively.) I will perhaps apologize to the cool people who I have offended (if I have) and you know who you are you lovable **** <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
I will be sure never to post my opinion again (why the f**k do I even bother?)
*edit* OK heres a go. Next you'll be telling me you support the usage of DU (Depleted Uranium)
And for those of you out there who thinks bush rules the country, your wrong.
President = executive branch = enforces the law
Supreme Court = Judicial branch = interprets the law
Congress = legislative branch = makes the law
More or less, the US is ruled by this system. It called the "checks and balance" system, it makes sure no person/group has all the power, unlike some other countries *cough*iraq*cough*.
Thereby, bush does not rule the country. He <b>helps</b> lead the country.
/rant
see, we don't get amusing fight seens between our prez and congress any more.
thats why I liked Clinton, he was always good for a quick down an dirty fight to the bone with the republican congress <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
in reality there are technicaly a few hundred govn'ts in the US
Federal, state, local
local = hundreds of em.
<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Funny that a lot of republicans are starting to disagree with bush on things like tax cuts <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
-Claim moral and social superiority over other cultures.
-Ignore history which reflects poorly on your country.
-Insult other nationalities. (Except UK and Aus, they're 'good guys' too!)
-Take friendly jabs at Canada, eh?
-Hate France.
-Fight with Nem and take Monse's side on everything. You don't even need to know what its about!
:-) I know I make full use of these privleges.
I was at Disney's 'Hall of Presidents' and despite its slightly revised US history, it was pretty good and really made me proud to be an American with the ideas presented in the Country's values. Life, Liberty, Equality. While we certainly haven't always valued or achieved these ideals (Slavery, Civil Rights, South America, etc), we still hold them and (should) strive to spread them amongst the world.
/me looks wiSUYFl.
Anyway, (prepares anti-MonsE asbestos pance) I think its a bit short sighted to say that because someone hasn't fought under the flag of their nation, they haven't done anything for it. I'm sure that they all pay taxes to service the infrastructure, vote to continue democracy and refrain from causing international incidents.
Finally, I actually laughed out loud at the person that gave Heineken as the antithesis of bland beer. HAHAHAHA. Sorry. For more info on great beers (I write reviews for this site) go to www.bottledbeer.co.uk - ratings and reviews of beers from around the globe. I got my hands on some San-Francisco anchor steam beer a while back, and was mightily impressed, so there is life after Bud, people.
in your sig...
"ego custudiam nos
I will protect you."
i havent been doing very much latin [2 years at highschool, still on it?]
but im pretty sure thats wrong....
it would be "contego vos"...?
or if you want to use custudiam [which i dont think is the right word?] it would be "custudio vos"
:|
??
tell me if im wrong
I am now officially a citizen of the PWNEST COUNTRY ON EARTH!!!!11oneone
<!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Congrats. I'll be nice and not follow up with some kind of political jab at your new homecountry <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
Ehhh, where did i say anything about fighting? My point was that most of them have not really done anything at all. No taxes, haven't voted, haven't spent years helping companies to succeed (and thusly employ, provide services, and raise quality of life), etc.. I guess you just assumed that a former Marine would automatically qualify that service as the only kind there is?
My point was most are kids, and as of yet, have only taken and never given. Not that they don't want to, just that they have no capacity to yet. Soon that will change. But that's still besides the point.
I'm not as subtle as people always seem to give me credit for. There is no meaning to read in like your school theme assignments - I'm pretty litteral. I meant what I said.
<!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
Carry on.
edit: spelling errors aplenty fixed...
Although I'm exception to his argument as my mere presence in the world increases the quality of life of all those around me tremendously and most would consider it an honor to service me in anyway I could see fit. Most have gratefully accepted that I can do no wrong and are humbled at the chance of a mere encounter with me as it would grant meaning to their lives.
well as MonsE said, carry on.
Congrats. I'll be nice and not follow up with some kind of political jab at your new homecountry <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I can make fun of my own country for myself, thanks <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
You don't even realize you have the right to say it because you take it all for granted. You can tell the president to his face to shove the american flag up his rear or walk down the street wearing purple hotpants and a balloon animal for a shirt and big goofy glasses. Albeit the above examples might get you beat up by some random scumbag who believes as you do but then you have the ability to sue them in court and the police will back you up along with whoever else saw what went on. That's right, you can protect yourself in a court of law, because we uphold our rights as they apply equally to everyone. Heck, even in jail if you so find yourself there you get fed 3 meals a day and have time for entertainment, TV and edjumacation.
The fact that a whole lot of people died to give you these rights and you aren't grateful doesn't make a lot of people happy, including myself considering I'm currently serving in the big bad country o' the USA. If you don't like our freedoms and wish to continue telling everyone how horrible it is, might I consider living elsewhere? Not for a taste of the other side or anything like that like some posters are saying, I just want you to leave and never come back if you hate it so much.
What language are you speaking btw? English? German? Russian? Japanese? E-freakin-gyptian? That's right, they're all allowed to be spoken used here. Not that speaking them means everyone will understand you but we horrible americans still have a government that goes out of its way to help those who don't speak English understand and live and work in our country. Not many others I can say that for. And gosh darn, don't you just HATE it when we have to save everyone's a**? Otherwise, you WOULD be speaking German right now or maybe Japanese. Or maybe a strong Old English. Yeah, that's right. We fought for our piece of the world and our rights, unlike many others who just got them for free, damn straight we have a right to be a bit cocky. Oh, and to those that whine about the US being the world's police? We don't interfere unless the country we're intervening with has proven that they can't police themself properly. Ala Iraq and many others (my memory for historical accuracy is extrodinarily poor, I'm sure MonsE could back me up with more examples).
And to ANYONE who bashes another country whether it be "Teh US is the sux!" or "the UK is smelly" is WRONG. Each country has it's own benefits and none is "better" in the elitist sense. We're all equal and should be treated as thus with respect for each other's beliefs and values. Except for the French Government and the old Iraqi Regime, you can make fun of them all you want <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->