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Reasons to be American

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CAPSLOCK*
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The U.S. get a lot of hate on this forum lately and while it's true that parts of the american culture/society suck, same goes for every other country. Now I think it's time to say what fucking amazing about the states, what makes you want to become an american citizen and why?

I personally want to be sitting in a football stadium along with 100 000+ people watching the NCAA finals not giving a fuck who wins cause we'll all be chanting "USA, USA, USA!!" at the end of the game anyway.

This is NOT a patriotic or political thread and if this turns into christians vs atheists i'll probably shoot myself. Let's keep it clean.
May 27 2011 3:30AM
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soulskier
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page 2 with no team america world police? FUCK YEAH!
May 27 2011 11:44AM
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eldridge
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anyone remember this gem?


May 27 2011 12:03PM
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spidermanatadesk
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There are shittier countries to live in, there are also better countries to live in. Most of western europe/scandanavia for example.
May 27 2011 12:07PM
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CAPSLOCK*
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finally!
May 27 2011 12:26PM
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Mike-O
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Yeah, but we don't have all that gun availability here, so we kind of suck, you know.
May 27 2011 12:28PM
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jsaya_SagStraps
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wait for it...
May 27 2011 12:34PM
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Msully
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merica
May 27 2011 1:12PM
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Msully
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May 27 2011 1:20PM
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vailsux.com
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May 27 2011 1:57PM
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fujarome
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i think the question of personal wealth and one's ability to "make it" is pretty void. Regardless of what country you show up in, if you have absolutely nothing at all to your name...it is not going to be easy.

....though in the US you can abuse the system. You won't get rich, but you won't be that poor, despite doing no work.





I personally think the best part about the United States is simply the variety. There aren't many countries in the world where in 5 hours you can fly from one ocean to another, passing over mountains, deserts, prairies, farms, industrial areas, countless major cities...and so on. It may not be a big deal to some, but to me it's pretty cool. Compared with say, england or something where you get on a plane, and 45 minutes later you've crossed the country having seen nothing but fields.
May 27 2011 2:14PM
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PON3
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Those are some nice tits.
May 27 2011 2:21PM
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Willgum
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1.The diverse climate/landscape. Just about anything you want: Awesome Beaches, Huge Forests, plains(idk why youd want those), mountains, Arctic, deserts, lakes, etc
2.Freedom to do whatever as long as its not gay. literally gay, cause our govt is homphobic
3. Disney world and lolercoasters
4. no speed cameras on the highways
5.You can drive for 500 miles and not need a passport
6. Diverse array culture and food
7. Strippers
8. The south sucks but you dont have to associate with them-jk if you live there
9. Girls are hot
10. You dont have to spend 100k$ for a fast car
Theres more
May 27 2011 2:50PM
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Proletariat.
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I think you summed it up quite nicely. What you just mentioned is the one down side(IMO) that I wish Canada had. The USA encompasses almost every type of climate region.
May 27 2011 3:15PM
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Huck_Norris
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I dunno yo, her tits are damn near perfect but those eyes say "I just sucked six dicks for Oxycontin"
May 27 2011 3:16PM
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Mama.
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That's why I posted it. Not cause she's just sew cute or something....
May 27 2011 3:18PM
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Proletariat.
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That sentence was awkward. I meant I am so jealous of the USA encompassing all the different climate regions, you have a little but of everything which is great. Canada lacks the many great and diverse environments that you guys have.
May 27 2011 3:18PM
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.jersey
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wu tang clan?
May 27 2011 3:19PM
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skithebert
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I'm assuming your scoffing because you think America has no culture. The US might be lacking in cultural history, it's only been around for a little over 230 years, but it's certainly not lacking in culture. It's difficult to find a single place in the world that has escaped American cultural influence, which is all the more impressive given its short history.

Art, music, fashion, food all define culture right? I'm sure you experience American versions of all these in whatever culturally advanced country you're from. American Westerns were a culture that defined an era and captivated people all over the world. Modern Hollywood movies and movie stars are seen just about everywhere. Countless styles of music are distinctly American: Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Country, R&B, Soul, Hip-Hop, and Rock & Roll.

There's a pretty good chance that right now you're wearing blue jeans and a t-shirt with sneakers and a baseball hat. All examples of American fashion that's now ubiquitous even in the most remote areas of the world.
People complain all the time about American food. But the fact is, there are successful hamburger, sub sandwich and fried chicken places all over the world, so people must enjoy it. We've changed the culture and way people eat for better or worse, but we also are home to delicious unique things like: BARBEQUE, Cajun/Creole food, Tex/Cali-mex (try finding fajitas and burritos in Mexico), hamburgers/hotdogs, chili, clam chowder, apple pie etc etc.

There's plenty of American culture to go around. Feel free to adopt some more, I'm sure you've already got a good start.
May 27 2011 9:04PM
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Mr.Turtle
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AIN'T NOTHING TO FUCK WITH!
May 27 2011 9:05PM
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spidermanatadesk
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>implying i was suggesting that there is no such thing as American culture...




Obviously there are good aspects to American culture, however i find a lot of it to be abhorrent. Most American TV, hollywood movies, fat people, fast food, shitty music... loud, obnoxious, arrogant people, celebrity worship, mass ignorance etc. etc. I know most/all countries have bad aspects to their culture, i just find american culture to be especially offputting.
May 27 2011 9:10PM
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XtRemE11
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the states, if you dont like one part of the US, you can move somewhere else in the country and it will be completely different. there really are places for everyone. some of the most amazing areas in the world are in the US, and extremely easy to travel to if your a US citizen.
that and guns.
May 27 2011 9:38PM
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steezenskis
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the us is an extream sports playground. i can go skiing, surfing, whitwater rafting, mountain biking, and just about anything else without having to leave the country. basicly, weve got the best shit for sports.
May 27 2011 9:51PM
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AWALLRUS.
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i really can't think of anything other than cheap food and candy. in canada we have pretty much the same stuff as you and then some.
May 27 2011 9:55PM
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skiminnesota
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my thoughts exactly.
May 27 2011 10:07PM
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skithebert
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just curious where are you from?
May 27 2011 10:19PM
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skier_boy26
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People that say this shit show their ignorance in spades.

As if the US is the only country with those negatives.



and stop with that 4chan bullshit. It, too, implies you are nothing more than a bitch.
May 27 2011 10:22PM
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spidermanatadesk
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Read the last sentence of my post.
May 27 2011 10:49PM
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spidermanatadesk
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Half English, half Canadian.
May 27 2011 10:49PM
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skithebert
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ah, well that explains the sense of superiority. You know it's funny how similar we all are. I hear so much about how Americans are arrogant, but Canadians and English are just as bad in different ways.

Canadians overcompensate for their inferiority complex by bashing America. Americans arrogantly assert themselves as the best country in the world. The English just hold themselves above everyone else as if it wasn't really a discussion to begin with. 3 shades of the same thing.
May 27 2011 11:39PM
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nightscraper
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Best military anybody?
May 27 2011 11:54PM
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sim
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I guess I think it would be pretty interesting to live somewhere where you can be rewarded for stupidity and unabated ignorance generally goes unrecognized.  Could make life a lot easier.  Oh, oops.
May 28 2011 12:08AM
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RalphLauren.
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The Second Amendment
May 28 2011 12:21AM
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Dr.Rick_Marshall
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You see this in practically every country. No matter how terrible the government, economy, and living conditions are everyone is proud of their home from the poorest to the richest of people to the poorest and richest of countries. I have been in third world countries and if you ask any what is the best country on earth is they will most likely say theirs. Another huge misconception is that the rest of the world doesn't like The States, which is really wrong. Even if they do not like the government they are really interested and usually are really excited to meet Americans. I found the teenagers of foreign countries love America because we are still considered rebellious, if that makes sense. People like the states but they don't like douches. Sure you can find a lot of the things listed here in other countries but most of them wouldnt have existed without American influence.
May 28 2011 12:39AM
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Dosh
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dingdingding nobody saw that one coming! get off your canadian high horse fool!
May 28 2011 1:51AM
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shibby
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That's where your parents are from. /retard
May 28 2011 1:55AM
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skier_boy26
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Yea, well, I've been to a lot of 3rd world countries, too, and I can't count the number of times locals brought up "sponsor" or something of the like. In other words: they wanted to get the FUCK out of where they were and get to the US of A. But the rest of what you said seems on point.
May 28 2011 1:55AM
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bobby.brown
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germany, autobahn, drive 150 miles per hour = better than america
May 28 2011 2:00AM
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Dr.Rick_Marshall
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Im not saying they don't want to leave, but they are still proud of where they come from. Even if they are trying to get the hell out of their.
May 28 2011 2:02AM
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eldridge
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the countries arent the problem, its the inhabitants
May 28 2011 2:21AM
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ESB
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- The US Constitution
- Mark Twain
- Walt Whitman
- Herman Melville
- Peanut butter
May 28 2011 2:32AM
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JIBpsy^^
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ECB? you confusesd you rc with a an s
May 28 2011 2:33AM
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eldridge
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May 28 2011 2:34AM
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GayWolf420
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Not sure if want....
May 28 2011 2:38AM
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TheFresher
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I recently moved from montana u.s.a to british columbia canada and here are some pros of both
1-best cellphone plans you can get.
canada has the 3rd worst cellphone plans in the entire world. literally 3x's more expensive for 1/2 the coverage, minutes. etc.
2- Everything is cheaper, especailly food.
3- Taxes are way lower, montana has no sale tax.
B.C has %12 sales tax on everything and there trying to raise the tax apperently
4- Way more ski resorts and stuff like windells and such
5-skateparks, every town almost has a sick skatepark
canada is def. lacking in skateparks
Canada's pros
1- Everyone seems to be more geared towards outdoor activities in general, more so than the u.s
2- Free Health Care
3- much higher paying jobs
thats about it
May 28 2011 2:42AM
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spidermanatadesk
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>implying i haven't spent about half my life in each country.
>implying being Canadian has anything do with my dislike of America.

May 28 2011 7:48AM
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Mike-O
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I still think maybe 2% of people who've replied to this thread actually read the question.

Not "What makes America great?" but "What makes you want to become an American citizen?"

And I'd like to know more about that, what does an American citizen have better over an immigrant?
May 28 2011 7:55AM
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Daydreaming
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Did not read thread because I figured there would be shit loads of flaming.

I'm usually one of America's Harshest critics but I love the place too.

The west especially, we just have so much space. I can drive for 30 minutes to an hour any direction out of Salt Lake City and be in the wilderness. We have amazing mountains and rivers. Even the barren expanse of the desert is exciting in it's own way. Canada has this to an extent as well (less hot desert, more forest).

I also love the dollar. The dollar may be down against the Euro and the Pound Sterling but I can tell you right now from recent personal experience that it still has more purchasing power. For example, If I buy an average size soda in france it cost me 2euros($2.85) when it would cost me $1.25 in the States.


May 28 2011 8:00AM
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--ski--
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Nothing to do with America, but..

I could never ditch New Zealand,

Seeing the faces of Aussies when we beat at something is priceless.
May 28 2011 8:04AM
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Proletariat.
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It depends where you go in Canada for taxes, Alberta only pays 6% because of the oil and they want to lower the HST in BC down to 10% not raise it
May 28 2011 3:36PM
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Bodhisattva_
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You're on a website full of freeskiers who spend $1000's on looking cool.
The fuck you think we are? poor?
May 28 2011 3:40PM
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