falsharm said:
it is still the hypocracy and arrogance of the U.S. to think that it is the sh*t and there isn't anything better on the planet. It's about time the U.S. got its head out of its **** and realized this before the world decides to come down on it.
The United States IS the ****.
- We are the sole remaining Superpower
- We defeated the Soviet Union in the Cold War
- Without us, Europe would have fallen to the Axis
- We financed the rebuilding of Europe after WWII
- We donate more money to charity than any other country in the world
- No country in the history of mankind has ever had more wealth or power and used it as benevolently as we do
- We are the only country in the world where citizens routinely rise from poverty to wealth
That simply does not happen in Europe. The taxes in Europe (50% - 75% in some countries) keep people in the same class as there were born in (yes, I know Ms Rowling is the exception, not the rule). For the most part, if are born middle class, you stay middle class. There is very little upward mobility. I don't think that the United States is arrogant, I think we are just proud of our accomplishments. Remember, everything we have here in the good ole USA, we fought for and earned! We were a colony of England, just like Africa and India, and we rose to what we have become all by ourselves.
I think the problem is, and I am not directing this to you, Europe has become a bunch of elitist, socialist, snobs who think the common person is an idiot, and incapable of providing for himself without the government stepping in to provide everything for him. I think Europe sees the United States as "uncivilized", and looks down at us as if we are the "black sheep" of the family. It boils down to Eurpope being Socialist and the United States being Capitalist (boiled down very simplistically - I am aware that Europe is Capitalist as well, I am referring to larger governement styles). For the record, and for what it is worth, I see the United States becoming Socialist in next 50 years. I despise it, but I think it is coming.
And, as far as the world "Coming down" on us, that is not going to happen, at least not militarily. Economically, perhaps, but it would hurt any country that tried it almost as much as it would us - we import an awful lot. Militarily, all I can say is HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! No way, no how, never happen! Thank God for the Second Amendment! Short of nuking us, there is no way we could be occupied. Unlike Europe, our citizens are allowed to own guns, and own them we do!
But I digress! I love our European Allies, and my motto is, too each his own. You folks do things the way you think is right, and we will do things the way think is right. But sorry, I still say that a country where a man like Tony Martin is put in jail, and the government lawyers tell a High Court that
"burglars are members of the public who must be protected from violent householders" - The Independent (British Newspaper) May 5, 2003 - is not better than the United States. And, we have the right to say it!
xNaChOx said:
Another great DVD to see: Bowling for Colombine. If your are a dedicated American who doesn't like to see the truth, I don't recommend it, for the rest, great documentary.
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Michael Moore is a liar, a deceiver, and a hyprocrite. With one hand he chastises "Corporate American", and with his other hand he rakes in MILLIONS of dollars and lives like a king JUST LIKE THE PEOPLE HE PROFESSES TO HATE! If you want THE TRUTH about Michael, read "Michael Moore Is A Big Fat White Man". You will see that he misrepresents EVERYTHING in that movie. Does he lie? No, he mixes around the timeline a little.
Please, don't ever use anything you hear from him as a fact, it just totally blows your argument. I am a cop. I am telling you, if you want to protect your family, get a gun for your house. If someone comes into your house at 3:00AM, who is going to protect you? Michael Moore's bodyguards? I doubt it! Don't believe that moron! If you have a brain, and you are reponsible, you can be trusted with a gun.
Ok, time to calm down! :lol: I am tired, I am sick, and I am sorry if I am getting "mean". Guns and Michael Moore get me going! hehehehe. No disrespect intended, just read that book I mentioned before saying anything more about him. I watched Columbine and 911, and read the book. The book is telling much more truth than he is. I digress. LONG LIVE ALIEN SOUP! :lol: