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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 14:35:08 Reply

We would much rather invade Canada and Mexico than change our name.

Your choice, dominance, or just shut up about the name.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 14:40:59 Reply

At 8/12/05 02:35 PM, Jimsween wrote: We would much rather invade Canada and Mexico than change our name.

Your choice, dominance, or just shut up about the name.

Seeing as you can't even properly dominate the third world, I find that highly improbable. I have to admit though that this thread doeasn't hold its own. Labels mean little, if anything.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 14:44:51 Reply

At 8/12/05 02:40 PM, Nietzschean_Ideal wrote: Seeing as you can't even properly dominate the third world, I find that highly improbable. I have to admit though that this thread doeasn't hold its own. Labels mean little, if anything.

Most of Canada and Mexico is no better than the third world. We might have trouble with some of those Quebecians, though.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 15:02:22 Reply

At 8/12/05 02:35 PM, Jimsween wrote: We would much rather invade Canada and Mexico than change our name.

Your choice, dominance, or just shut up about the name.

hahahahahaha oh boy that made my day.

you guys already got problem keeping a foothold in iraq you really think you would be able to invade Canada?

Oh and since i got familly in the US like most Canadian im sure many would be more than willing to help us fight back.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 15:04:14 Reply

At 8/12/05 03:02 PM, MikeZan wrote: Oh and since i got familly in the US like most Canadian im sure many would be more than willing to help us fight back.

Oh yeah, better call in the mounties.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 15:04:39 Reply

At 8/12/05 03:04 PM, Jimsween wrote:
At 8/12/05 03:02 PM, MikeZan wrote: Oh and since i got familly in the US like most Canadian im sure many would be more than willing to help us fight back.
Oh yeah, better call in the mounties.

why not eh?

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 15:27:24 Reply

At 8/12/05 03:04 PM, MikeZan wrote:
why not eh?

Because third world countries would put out more resistance than a bunch a pampered Frenchies. We're only letting you rent Canada from us because we know we could squish you at any point, with just the Montana national guard, with one arm tied behind their back.


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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 15:37:52 Reply

Well American is a name given because its our country not our continent, like mexico is Mexicans, Columbia is Columbians, canada is Canadians.


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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 15:41:56 Reply

At 8/12/05 03:27 PM, -LazyDrunk- wrote:
At 8/12/05 03:04 PM, MikeZan wrote:
why not eh?
Because third world countries would put out more resistance than a bunch a pampered Frenchies. We're only letting you rent Canada from us because we know we could squish you at any point, with just the Montana national guard, with one arm tied behind their back.

plz the only thing the US army is good at is killing it own soldier.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 15:47:59 Reply

At 8/12/05 12:13 AM, GorillaUnit485 wrote: Well, People from Mexico are Mexican. People from Canada are Canadian. People from Guatemala are Guatemalan. The point is, they don't seem to want to be called American.

Also, I know it's not the same thing, but for example people from the Dominican Republic are just Dominican. Not Dominican Republician.

Basically the term has been adopted, and no since no one is offended by it, the name won't change. (Like Indian was changed to Native American)

People in India are still called Indians, that hasn't changed. And Native American has changed, its now called American Indian. I think the correct term for people whom are truely native to any American Continent is Native American. People whom live in the United States shouldn't be called American, because there is more than just one affiliation for the word American, or United Statian, because that blows.

I think we should be called by something that can only be used to justified upon as people from the United Stations, and that should USA Citizens or USA Unionists. Because Unionist can go for people that are in a work force union and citizen is anyone that is a proper resident to this or any other nation. But since USA is the board initials for United States of America, like there is the Republic of Central Africa and the United Emirates of Arabia (I think its called), so calling our nation the united states of America isn't a bad idea considering that or the former name of the Soviet Union, United Soviet Socialist Republics.

We could try to the rename this country, but that would take a lot of money, a lot of money we could use to make better protective armor for our troops, to save the environment, or to advance further is medical and scientific fields.

I think USA Citizen or Unionist would work out quite well.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 15:50:34 Reply

Or we could call ourselves Central North Americans, since the United States is in the center portion of North America.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 15:54:45 Reply

Or Maybe instead of calling our nation the United States.

We could call ourselves the Federal Union of Central North American States, the only problem is Alaska being too far North and Hawaii not really being a part of North America.

Perhaps we can call it the Federation of Hawaii, Alaska, and the Central North American States.

And for people temrs, the Central North Americans.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 16:26:37 Reply

Who gives a shit? Say whatever you want to say. You won't be able to convince others to say it differently. How u say it is how u say it....and it really doesn't matter. And why is saying "America" make the U.S. sound "supreme" and "better" ? And if it does....so what? It's being proud of our country, and I believe that since this IS the best country.......why not show it?!?!?!

United-Statian....wtf? HAHAHA....I was born an American. I dunno about you guyz....but I don't want to be apart of a united-statian....hahahahah.....AMERICAN ALL THE WAY BABY!!!!!!!

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 16:50:10 Reply

At 8/12/05 04:26 PM, TheyCallMeDaddy wrote: Who gives a shit? Say whatever you want to say. You won't be able to convince others to say it differently. How u say it is how u say it....and it really doesn't matter. And why is saying "America" make the U.S. sound "supreme" and "better" ? And if it does....so what? It's being proud of our country, and I believe that since this IS the best country.......why not show it?!?!?!

United-Statian....wtf? HAHAHA....I was born an American. I dunno about you guyz....but I don't want to be apart of a united-statian....hahahahah.....AMERICAN ALL THE WAY BABY!!!!!!!

Talk about over doing it with the crack.

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Okay...?

Now you really think people are going to listen to you now?

Dude, alot of people care, just not you. SO STFU U GAY SOB. No one gives a damn about you and what you think.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 17:04:01 Reply

At 8/11/05 10:51 PM, FBIpolux wrote: I've heard this of many teachers and educated people who get their diplomas at university. They all say that the word "American" doesn't means "someone who has born or who lives in the United States of America", but someone who has born or who lives in the North, Middle or South America. The real term to call someone original from U.S.A. would be United-Statian.

And I think everyone should use this term. People from the U.S.A. seems to have used the term "American" to describe themselves as if they were the most important thing in the whole America. Maybe economically it's true, but geo-politically, it's not.

What do you guys think about that.

P.S. : I don't want anyone flaming anyone because of what I've just said. If you are a close-minded patriot, just don't post please.

So just because someone has a diploma it means there opnion on something is so much more valauable then someone who didn't?

And about the United-Station/American thing I think its fine the way as long as you were born in North or South America you are a American and therefore you can call yourself an American its just people born dont want to so, theres no point in changing what Americans call themselves.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 17:26:33 Reply

At 8/12/05 05:04 PM, Schizopolar wrote: theres no point in changing what Americans call themselves.

Oh you know, I've never said I wanted people to change it. I just say we should USE that term. But as I see, some people takes this personally and want to destroy America because of that. Great mentality.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 17:26:44 Reply

At 8/12/05 12:49 PM, FBIpolux wrote: Stop thinking you are the best and grow up a bit.

"People from the U.S.A. seems to have used the term "American" to describe themselves as if they were the most important thing in the whole America. "

It seems to think you started the flaming first so I couldnt care a rats ass what you said or think. You started off with a preconcieved, bigoted notion. I guess so did I. So get off you fuckin high, unbiased, horse and shut the hell up and worry about something important.

And Im not gonna have some Canadian tell me what I am to call myself. Im a whatever the hell I decide to call myself, whether its correct or not.

Ha ha ha! Your IQ must be under 60 or something. You don't know what Post Scriptum means? I learned that when I was like 8 years old. Ask you mother.

Ya, I made myself look like a dumbass there. I cant know everything. And hey, I was trying to be funny, so you generally I say dumber things then.

And FYI, if you HAVE to know, its 134. Im no genius, but Im not any idiot either. Maybe its the lowest on the board, maybe its normal. I couldnt care. Maybe your smarter. But one thing I know, I sure as hell am no dumbass. And I also know I sure as hell wont waste my time calling myslef a "United Station". Im a damn American. Ive been that since I was born and Im not gonna change what I should be called cause of some whiny ass Canadian.

Oh, and if you think Im such a dumbass, please, try to make a thread about something I could actually debate, not some dumb word no one cares about but you.

Post Scriptum, I knew American has been the wrong term since I was in Middle School. Ive also known no one else cares what the hell we call ourselves or more importantly, what THEY call us. Yes, we are called Americans cause of NOT US!! Yes, that is foreginers identifying us as Americans. Now stop the whining about a friggin word.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 17:38:48 Reply

At 8/12/05 03:41 PM, MikeZan wrote: plz the only thing the US army is good at is killing it own soldier.

WRONG!

Were also very good at killing Canadian soldiers. Pwned..

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 17:43:18 Reply

At 8/12/05 05:38 PM, Jimsween wrote:
At 8/12/05 03:41 PM, MikeZan wrote: plz the only thing the US army is good at is killing it own soldier.
WRONG!

Were also very good at killing Canadian soldiers. Pwned..

That true to kill allies in time of war you guys win the gold.

I cant argue there.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 17:48:33 Reply

At 8/12/05 05:26 PM, FAB0L0US wrote: Post Scriptum, I knew American has been the wrong term since I was in Middle School. Ive also known no one else cares what the hell we call ourselves or more importantly, what THEY call us. Yes, we are called Americans cause of NOT US!! Yes, that is foreginers identifying us as Americans. Now stop the whining about a friggin word.

Oh well, I'm not whining. Right now you are whining about me but whatever. I finally saw some wisdom out of you. Just read my previous post.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 18:01:02 Reply

At 8/12/05 05:43 PM, MikeZan wrote: That true to kill allies in time of war you guys win the gold.

I cant argue there.

Were not your allies were just getting you to bring your entire army (1000 guys) across the world so we can close the trap.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 18:03:15 Reply

www.dictionary.com
1: Of or relating to the United States of America or its people, language, or culture.
2: Of or relating to North or South America, the West Indies, or the Western Hemisphere.

Possibly it could mean both?

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 18:14:20 Reply

At 8/12/05 06:01 PM, Jimsween wrote: Were not your allies were just getting you to bring your entire army (1000 guys) across the world so we can close the trap.

yeah that true when you got friends like the unionist you dont really need enemys

1000 guys huh? we just 1/4 of that number and plenty of beer and we could take the US on.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 18:17:40 Reply

At 8/12/05 06:14 PM, MikeZan wrote: 1000 guys huh? we just 1/4 of that number and plenty of beer and we could take the US on.

Free beer? Can I join the Canadian army?

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 18:31:21 Reply

At 8/12/05 06:14 PM, MikeZan wrote: yeah that true when you got friends like the unionist you dont really need enemys

Unionist? Crazy Canadianais...

1000 guys huh? we just 1/4 of that number and plenty of beer and we could take the US on.

I'm telling the CIA about your little beer plan. Not that it matters, Canadian beer is so damn expensive you would have to sell Nova Scotia.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-12 18:37:25 Reply

At 8/12/05 06:31 PM, Jimsween wrote: Unionist? Crazy Canadianais...

Yep it Unionist from now on unless you prefer confederate you choose.

I'm telling the CIA about your little beer plan. Not that it matters, Canadian beer is so damn expensive you would have to sell Nova Scotia.

The cia! OH NOES!
anyway you guys already sent your black ops out!

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-13 02:10:18 Reply

At 8/12/05 06:31 PM, Jimsween wrote: I'm telling the CIA about your little beer plan. Not that it matters, Canadian beer is so damn expensive you would have to sell Nova Scotia.

Well shit, it's the Dom Perignon of beers, whaddya expect?

There is a reason american beer is cheaper than bottled water you know...


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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-13 02:53:34 Reply

At 8/13/05 02:10 AM, bcdemon wrote: Well shit, it's the Dom Perignon of beers, whaddya expect?

There is a reason american beer is cheaper than bottled water you know...

You dumbasses we've been pissing in bottles and shipping it north for years. Why do you think our economy is doing so well? No sewer system.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-13 03:35:17 Reply

At 8/13/05 02:10 AM, bcdemon wrote: Well shit, it's the Dom Perignon of beers, whaddya expect?
At 8/12/05 06:37 PM, MikeZan wrote: Yep it Unionist from now on unless you prefer confederate you choose.

I submit, proof that Americans and Canadians do not in fact speak the same language.

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Response to "American" is a wrong term. 2005-08-13 03:54:01 Reply

At 8/13/05 03:35 AM, Jimsween wrote:
I submit, proof that Americans and Canadians do not in fact speak the same language.

I submit proof that they in fact do, though Canadians know moreso where to place their punctuation.