What being an American means to me

[Neotrance-Ice]

Most of the critics of the US will say that we are barbarians. We hoard natural resources. We do this horrible thing we do that horrible thing. But, do you complain when we rush to your aide in time of need. Be it a natural diaster. Or genocide in Bosnia. Most Americans are not like Bush. We love are country and embrace other cultures. We are not arab haters or greedy oil tycoons. We are a mixture of cultures who have an abudant amount of pride for our country. We do not test chemical weapons on our people Like saddam. We do not blow up hotel sky scrapers and shoot stinger missles at planes. Yes the US dose some wrong things. But I belive the ends justify the means. Saddam will use Nukes with out any thought. Should we back off from N.Korea yes. The older Bush tried the aggresize approach in 1995 I Believe and former President Carter had to bail us out. So next time you say that are Americans are Greedy self involved or what not. Remember there are some if not a lot of americans who reaaly do care about world issues and want to help.

[Thomas-Crown]

So fucking sad man.America was the one who bombed Bosnia.

[Neotrance-Ice]

Sorry let me rephrase serbia you know my point asshole.

[MarijuanaClock]

At 12/21/02 06:30 AM, Neotrance_Ice wrote: Most of the critics of the US will say that we are barbarians. We hoard natural resources.

So using 50% of the worlds oils is what then .......

:We do this horrible thing we do that horrible thing.

Thanks for being clear and providing examples

:But, do you complain when we rush to your aide in time of need. Be it a natural diaster. Or genocide in Bosnia.

Care to mention the dictators America has funded in the past, you know countries like Iraq!

:Most Americans are not like Bush. We love are country and embrace other cultures.

Then he was elected why? Oh and the kkk embraces different cultures real well, way to go!

:We are not arab haters or greedy oil tycoons.

Yet hate arab crimes have gone on the rise. And you are oil tycoons, to say otherwise is ignorant. I'm not complaining Canada needs the oil too, but call it what it is.

:We are a mixture of cultures who have an abudant amount of pride for our country.

Melting pot - all cultures conforming to the American culture. I suppose blind nationalism is pride.

:We do not test chemical weapons on our people Like saddam.

But you helped fund Saddam when he used chemical weapons on the Iranians, yay hypocracy!

:We do not blow up hotel sky scrapers and shoot stinger missles at planes.

No you give stinger missles to othera and have them do it for you!

:Yes the US dose some wrong things.

REALLY!</sarcasm>

:But I belive the ends justify the means.

Do you realize what your saying. Morality be damned as long as it produces results. I thought you were defending America?

:Saddam will use Nukes with out any thought.

He's just going to bust out nukes for no reason? If invaded sure, other wise?

:Should we back off from N.Korea yes. The older Bush tried the aggresize approach in 1995 I Believe and former President Carter had to bail us out.

So N.Korea can have nukes but iraq can't. I wonder why? Hey is there any oil in N.Korea? Thought not.

:So next time you say that are Americans are Greedy self involved or what not. Remember there are some if not a lot of americans who reaaly do care about world issues and want to help.

LOL!

[MonkeyMan-Inc]

I am an American and I am proud to be one.I hate the government but hey I am aloud to. My best friend moved from Seria and he loves this country also. This country has a lot of oppertunites that other countrys don't have. Truthfully I would rather live in the warm sun in California then freaze my ass off in Canada.

[EmeraldNiteMare]

All nations around the world have their ups and downs. As for America, the country itself is a great place, but the government, the leadership, is no where near that good.

[karlman99100]

Yeah america is great. Were fucking bullies. But hey the end justifys the means. Thats all their excuse. Hitler said that yes a super race would be great! lets commit genocide. moron. when you hit the oven just remember that lie. Justify this.

[Snaziksoyka]

for the record most of canada isnt cold..sure the winters are average but not half as cold as they are in new york and its really hot in the summer atleast for me cuz i live in toronto. But thats besides the point...we all have to admit that the american goverment is really fuked up and nothin is going to change that (other than a miricle) and im sure being an american is like living the high life but u've never been to canada so dont judge us..we're the ones who are happy..well until bush nukes the world

[swayside]

i am an american (and ben stein says, "wow"). i am not proud to be an american because i had no choice in it. i was born here, so i live here. i am lucky to be here, just not proud. america has problems, and america has good things. america has housed some of the greatest minds and stupidest scum (namely people who can't read a butterfly ballet properly). the only thing for me to do is either get over it or work to change it for the better. i'm aiming for the latter, but some stupid people make it so hard.

[TheKingPin]

Stop attacking the American people!

Stop generalizing the blame..

Stop accusing us, the people, for the deeds and choices of a few...

Do you really think that an american mother does not cry when her son dies in a meaningless war?

Like a palestinian mother would, when her child is killed on the streets.

Like an isreali mother would, when her offspring dies because of another senseless bombing.

Do you not think that she would trade all the oil in the world to have him back?

Do you not think she would hate the people who did hear this unjust?

Dont you think that this nation, like many others, yearns for peace.

everywhere on this planet... the people must pay the price for the deeds of those who think to lead them.

Regardles of what our government does We are not heartless monsters but human beings like the rest of you.

[whiteboyfalldown]

At 12/21/02 06:30 AM, Neotrance_Ice wrote:

:. Yes the US dose some wrong things. But I belive the ends justify the means. Saddam will use Nukes with out any thought. The older Bush tried the aggresize approach in 1995 I Believe and former President Carter had to bail us out.
Saddam isnt going to use his weapons without notice thats just what CNN tells you DUMBASS

[karlman99100]

At 12/27/02 09:53 PM, TheKingPin wrote: Stop attacking the American people!

Stop generalizing the blame..

Stop accusing us, the people, for the deeds and choices of a few...

Do you really think that an american mother does not cry when her son dies in a meaningless war?

Like a palestinian mother would, when her child is killed on the streets.

Like an isreali mother would, when her offspring dies because of another senseless bombing.

Do you not think that she would trade all the oil in the world to have him back?

Do you not think she would hate the people who did hear this unjust?

Dont you think that this nation, like many others, yearns for peace.

everywhere on this planet... the people must pay the price for the deeds of those who think to lead them.

Regardles of what our government does We are not heartless monsters but human beings like the rest of you.

Propaganda leads the *stupid* into thinking they all want war and I gotta say were mostly stupid assholes. Oh and I am a heartless monster I worked for Enron (with Dick Cheny)

[karlman99100]

At 12/28/02 12:32 PM, beaver_the_canadien wrote:

At 12/21/02 06:30 AM, Neotrance_Ice wrote: . Yes the US dose some wrong things. But I belive the ends justify the means. Saddam will use Nukes with out any thought. The older Bush tried the aggresize approach in 1995 I Believe and former President Carter had to bail us out.

Saddam isnt going to use his weapons without notice thats just what CNN tells you DUMBASS

THE END DOESENT JUSTIFY THE MEAN! Jesus tap dancing christ! If your mom and dad were starving and your mom killed your dad for insurance money and she got the money Would the end justify the mean?? Huh? Huh? I need a nap. Asshole stupid stupid asshole.

[karlman99100]

I was yelling at the guy who said "the end justifys the mean" I'm sorry

[babes020401]

At 12/21/02 11:51 PM, MarijuanaClock wrote:

At 12/21/02 06:30 AM, Neotrance_Ice wrote:

So next time you say that are Americans are Greedy self involved or what not. Remember there are some if not a lot of americans who reaaly do care about world issues and want to help.

LOL!

Thank-you. Yes I'm an American, but this country isn't all it's cracked up to be. Everyone always sees the good things but they never bother mentioning the bad things we do. Like the Japanese "internment camps"- very nazi-like if you ask me. Some of us have pride in our country and others of us can take the shame we've given ourselves. I'd support my country if it came down to it, but why be gung ho America when we've done some pretty stupid crap.

[NJDeadzone]

call Americans whatever you want, but they are effective in changing the world for the Bush's word, "Embetterment" of the US itself, what's wrong about looking after #1? Jealous?