16 People on What Surprised Them About America

[LongBlade]

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

[Windigo]

That was interesting as well...... underlying theme, so forward and progressive, yet still backwards in some ways.

[Greybriar]

Some of the replies made me feel ashamed while others made me proud. Thanks for sharing, LB.

[Silent Disapproval Robot]

Couple entries about Canada mixed in there.  Are we Nort Americanos one giant burger-eating Borg now?

[bayonetbrant]

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.

[airboy]

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."

[LongBlade]

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.

[Centurion40]

Couple entries about Canada mixed in there.  Are we Nort Americanos one giant burger-eating Borg now?

With some exceptions, yes.

[Windigo]

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...

[Centurion40]

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.

[LongBlade]

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.

Florida 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

[Windigo]

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

[Tuna]

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..

[bayonetbrant]

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

[Windigo]

I would agree