This is pretty cool. Long, but cool.
http://thoughtcatalog.com/michael-koh/2013/11/16-people-on-things-they-couldnt-believe-about-america-until-they-moved-here/#HEUc8Gl03V5QOhEr.01
That was interesting as well...... underlying theme, so forward and progressive, yet still backwards in some ways.
Some of the replies made me feel ashamed while others made me proud. Thanks for sharing, LB.
Couple entries about Canada mixed in there. Are we Nort Americanos one giant burger-eating Borg now?
I enjoyed it - having dealt with plenty of int'l folks over my years, it's always interesting what people perceive about each other vs the reality.
I enjoyed reading this. Thanks.
My observations about Europe, Central & South America:
1] Retailing outside of the USA is pretty poorly done.
2] Time is less important
3] Population is far more concentrated into small areas. Much clearer division between town & country. Also tied to transportation net & reliance on
public transport.
4] It is easier for a vistors to see the sights outside of the USA because of "3."
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 19, 2013, 10:14:04 AM
Couple entries about Canada mixed in there. Are we Nort Americanos one giant burger-eating Borg now?
I'm not sure of the original context. Clearly there were many more people involved.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 19, 2013, 10:14:04 AM
Couple entries about Canada mixed in there. Are we Nort Americanos one giant burger-eating Borg now?
With some exceptions, yes.
Quote from: Centurion40 on November 19, 2013, 04:05:12 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 19, 2013, 10:14:04 AM
Couple entries about Canada mixed in there. Are we Nort Americanos one giant burger-eating Borg now?
With some exceptions, yes.
wait until we see if Ford gets re-elected.. if he does, I say... no exceptions...
Quote from: Windigo on November 19, 2013, 04:21:54 PM
Quote from: Centurion40 on November 19, 2013, 04:05:12 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 19, 2013, 10:14:04 AM
Couple entries about Canada mixed in there. Are we Nort Americanos one giant burger-eating Borg now?
With some exceptions, yes.
wait until we see if Ford gets re-elected.. if he does, I say... no exceptions...
Only if we get 4-8 more years of Harper.
Quote from: Windigo on November 19, 2013, 04:21:54 PM
Quote from: Centurion40 on November 19, 2013, 04:05:12 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 19, 2013, 10:14:04 AM
Couple entries about Canada mixed in there. Are we Nort Americanos one giant burger-eating Borg now?
With some exceptions, yes.
wait until we see if Ford gets re-elected.. if he does, I say... no exceptions...
Not to worry. Your status as amateurs is safe.
QuoteFlorida congressman Henry "Trey" Radel has been charged with cocaine possession and faces arraignment Wednesday in Washington, officials said.
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"In facing this charge, I realize the disappointment my family, friends and constituents must feel. Believe me, I am disappointed in myself, and I stand ready to face the consequences of my actions," Radel said in a statement.
"However, this unfortunate event does have a positive side. It offers me an opportunity to seek treatment and counseling," his statement said. "I know I have a problem and will do whatever is necessary to overcome it, hopefully setting an example for others struggling with this disease."
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/florida-congressman-charged-cocaine-possession-article-1.1522563#ixzz2lC8kAVAi
Quote from: Centurion40 on November 20, 2013, 08:51:21 AM
Quote from: Windigo on November 19, 2013, 04:21:54 PM
Quote from: Centurion40 on November 19, 2013, 04:05:12 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 19, 2013, 10:14:04 AM
Couple entries about Canada mixed in there. Are we Nort Americanos one giant burger-eating Borg now?
With some exceptions, yes.
wait until we see if Ford gets re-elected.. if he does, I say... no exceptions...
Only if we get 4-8 more years of Harper.
I think their days are numbered.. which is not a bad thing, but I am gonna miss the fiscal discipline.
We still owe more per capita than those tax and spend liberals to the south of us
Think I read part of that last year. but it is an interesting read.. A lot of truth in some parts.. In others lol.. don't know what they saw.. I'd say Jaywalking is alive and well in the NorthEast..
A follow-up from Reddit, asking people what America does better than anyone else
http://www.businessinsider.com/things-america-does-best-2014-3
Some really good answers in there
I would agree
'MURICA!! FUCK YA!
Quote from: Windigo on March 06, 2014, 11:58:52 AM
I would agree
Yeah, totally.
Exhibit A: The Cronut.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.telegraph.co.uk%2Fmultimedia%2Farchive%2F02575%2Fcronut_2575295b.jpg&hash=43114f0b671c7d0f62a1290d3b8596123d385d0e)
Quote from: bayonetbrant on March 06, 2014, 11:54:54 AM
A follow-up from Reddit, asking people what America does better than anyone else
http://www.businessinsider.com/things-america-does-best-2014-3
Some really good answers in there
There are ninteen different answers. These are the two best:
14. The Military
"You guys have the most advanced military on the planet, and are willing to use it to protect other people as well as your own; be it against the NSDAP or modern terrorists. While many Europeans like to complain, the world is better for having America." - madwill101
"Military. I'm just sayin', if aliens invaded, America would put the world on it's back." - hammy831
19. Hope
"When other people ask me what I miss most about living in the USA I answer with all of the lesser ones above, the food, the TV, or the nature; but, I've never said: 'I miss being in a country which knows it is capable of greater things: that we will cure cancer and advance the sciences, that we will pursue corruption and combat poverty, that we will be the world's police to those who wish it harm and the world's shelter to those who have been harmed because that is our duty, that we will go back to the moon and then on to Mars, because our forefathers forged our greatness and our children compel us to utilize it." - TheWanderingSuperman
Quote from: MetalDog on March 06, 2014, 07:30:56 PMThere are ninteen different answers.
the sixteen in the thread title is a reference to the initial post about a different article
I understood that. It's why I quoted your posting of the reddit follow up. Which has nineteen :)