America appreciation thread - Page 2

The Wanderer · 03-26-2002, 01:12 AM

why, salome? because he wanted to, isn't that reason enough??? he did it despite knowing the inevitability that someone will eventually start trashing it

Diamond The U2 Patriot · 03-26-2002, 04:22 AM

Thank you Wanderer.
Salome-
Your predictable attitude and comments are not needed in this thread.

Diamond

Salome · 03-26-2002, 06:27 AM

what did I say that was so wrong this time?

the main reason I was curious is because we have had threads like this before, so starting one expecting that it will be trashed doesn't make too much sense to me (even though nothing bad has been said yet and I doubt that this will happen)

if you think you know a thread (that has been done before) will end up all ugly then the only reason I can think of for still going ahead and starting it would be that you want people to start negative comments so that you can say they are wrong (even though one's views of the U.S. are a personal opinion and not a fact that can be wrong or righ, though misguided could be an option) knowing that - at least in this particular thread - there will definitely be plenty of people to cheer you on and accuse the people who don't agree of predictable responses (though Diamond accusing me of being predictable at least causes me to smile)

but since it seems to be almost unanimous that I'm a total nut anyway I guess it's all just me

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Salome
Shake it, shake it, shake it

[This message has been edited by Salome (edited 03-26-2002).]

hiphop · 03-26-2002, 07:13 AM

Since this is a real peaceful thread, I may add something:
I like America for its past showbiz.
Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Danny Kaye, whoever: they all posessed such a great style that you might think it was reflecting how America was way back when. I also have fresh examples: I remember watching the first big Sept11 concert. It struck me how well the show was organized.
I may also say I don�t like the showbiz today - especially the music industry is in a bad state. Diamond, the variety of music - was that meant to be cynical (if I had heard that 20 years ago, ok... and btw, no one, neither Europe, has pushed the advancement of humanity... the advancement of medicine - oh yeah, bio weapons you mean)?
Anyway, I really like hamburgers. But only the real ones, you know, they serve them in real restaurants with salad bars and real milkshakes, not at McDonalds. I like Ketchup. Then, I like New York for its diversity.
Let�s see... what else makes America unique?
When I was a child, I loved Greyhound buses (around 25 years ago, when service was still in their vocabulary).
I love New Orleans, where music still has a place.
And a real car is an American car (ok, Ferraris and Maseratis also count, but compare an old Ford or Continental with one of those lil� japanese plastic surgery models).
So then, I like belle Michelle. And Prince. And loads of other Americans. All of that doesn�t make the U.S. a better dictatorship (or call it fake democracy), but I have to admit America also created some cool stuff.
Cheers there!

DrTeeth · 03-26-2002, 07:15 AM

I like muscle cars

80sU2isBest · 03-26-2002, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Salome:

Quote:

Originally posted by Arun V:
In truth...I'm surprised that the first reply wasn't someone blasting me for blah blah blah blah blah

then why start the thread?

I don'think that necessarily meant that Arun V thought this would be a controversial thread when he started it; it was probably an afterthought. Judging the spirit of his post, I don't think he intended it to start a fight about it at all.

rafmed · 03-26-2002, 09:27 AM

Oh I believed America the group, sorry

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Please...don't make me say please, champagne and ice cream, it's not what I want, it's what I need.

**Bonochick** · 03-26-2002, 09:39 AM

I love the freedom in America.

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"Hallelujah, Heaven's white rose,
The doors you open...I just can't close..."

guaca · 03-26-2002, 09:52 AM

Well I'm not American but I love the fact that I have so many American Interference friends

And I'm sure that it's just like Canada and alot of other democratic countries out there in that it's a peaceful, giving place to live.

Diamond The U2 Patriot · 03-26-2002, 09:56 AM

Hiphop-you are funny and had good responses.
No, I wasnt being too cynical.

Raf-That was a good one.

Salome-It would just be nice if people followed the Spirit of the thread,ie-"appreciation of America" as the author wished.

I love America because of-
Harley
Davidsons.

D
B
9

[This message has been edited by Diamond The U2 Patriot (edited 03-26-2002).]

Salome · 03-26-2002, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Diamond The U2 Patriot:
Salome-It would just be nice if people followed the Spirit of the thread,ie-"appreciation of America" as the author wished.

umm, this is Free Your Mind, not Follow The Leader

if someone had started to post negative comments or had been overly critical I would understand why you'd feel the spirit of this thread wasn't followed

now, I'm just confused

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Salome
Shake it, shake it, shake it

hiphop · 03-26-2002, 11:04 AM

Diamond and Salome: I love you both. Go shake hands and wiggle butts.

U2FReAk · 03-26-2002, 11:58 AM

I really don't think this thread is necessary either, we've heard it millions of times before how great some of you think America is. I must say I hear a lot more of U.S.-patriotism around here than U.S.-bashing. why do you feel the need to shove it up in our faces all the time? I don't go scream about how great sweden is, in fact I would feel extremely silly and stupid if I did.

80sU2isBest · 03-26-2002, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by U2FReAk:
I really don't think this thread is necessary either, we've heard it millions of times before how great some of you think America is. I must say I hear a lot more of U.S.-patriotism around here than U.S.-bashing. why do you feel the need to shove it up in our faces all the time? I don't go scream about how great sweden is, in fact I would feel extremely silly and stupid if I did.

If you'll be honest, you will admit that most of the time we "shove it up in your faces" only in response to someone who is bashing America. Would you not defend your country if someone were consistently bashing it? And if you don't think anyone was constantly bashing the US, you obviously don't remember what happened in this very forum some 5 or 6 months ago.

zonelistener · 03-26-2002, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by U2FReAk:
I really don't think this thread is necessary either, we've heard it millions of times before how great some of you think America is. I must say I hear a lot more of U.S.-patriotism around here than U.S.-bashing. why do you feel the need to shove it up in our faces all the time? I don't go scream about how great sweden is, in fact I would feel extremely silly and stupid if I did.

I would love to hear why people appreciate the country they live in, especially Sweden. As Americans, we are both proud and disgusted of the country we live in at different times. Oddly, we also have quite a bit of pride for the countries we have ancestors from.

Although I do have ancestral pride (Swedish and Irish), I find it odd. My great and great, great grandparents fled these countries for different reasons (famine in one case, army restrictions in the other case). Now, my generation and the two previous generations pride ourselves on pride for the places our ancestors fleed. Kinda weird.

chain · 03-26-2002, 01:19 PM

yeah! America!

chain · 03-26-2002, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lemonite:

You Know.. I don't understand this.. Just a few Days ago I posted up a 'Bubba Appreciation' Thread, and it was torn down to the sewers by wave after wave of Fecical Matter Flowing into the replying posts?..

Hahha.. Oh Well..

Carry on My Friend,
God Bless America. And God Bless the 'Listener'.

L.Unplugged

?? What don't you understand?

Bubba is, uh, interesting?

But, Bubba is not America.

chain

V Nura · 03-26-2002, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by U2FReAk:
I really don't think this thread is necessary either, we've heard it millions of times before how great some of you think America is. I must say I hear a lot more of U.S.-patriotism around here than U.S.-bashing.

That is soo not the case..every thread that mentions america at some point turns nasty

bullet the blue sky · 03-26-2002, 09:07 PM

You people should know better.

Saracene · 03-27-2002, 03:48 AM

I went to America for five weeks last year and had a marvellous time. I agree with FizzingWhizzbees, I've got nothing but good memories of the different people I've met on my trip.

...but c'mon, your silly Fahrenheit system has got to go,

03-26-2002, 01:12 AM	#21
The Wanderer Kid A Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Holy Roman Empire Posts: 5,271 Local Time: 03:16 AM	why, salome? because he wanted to, isn't that reason enough??? he did it despite knowing the inevitability that someone will eventually start trashing it __________________

03-26-2002, 04:22 AM	#22
Diamond The U2 Patriot Refugee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA Posts: 1,385 Local Time: 08:16 AM	Thank you Wanderer. Salome- Your predictable attitude and comments are not needed in this thread. Diamond __________________

03-27-2002, 03:48 AM	#40
Saracene Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia, some time after tea Posts: 6,325 Local Time: 08:16 AM	I went to America for five weeks last year and had a marvellous time. I agree with FizzingWhizzbees, I've got nothing but good memories of the different people I've met on my trip. ...but c'mon, your silly Fahrenheit system has got to go, __________________

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03-26-2002, 06:27 AM	#23
Salome you are what you is Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Netherlands Posts: 22,068 Local Time: 10:16 AM	what did I say that was so wrong this time? the main reason I was curious is because we have had threads like this before, so starting one expecting that it will be trashed doesn't make too much sense to me (even though nothing bad has been said yet and I doubt that this will happen) if you think you know a thread (that has been done before) will end up all ugly then the only reason I can think of for still going ahead and starting it would be that you want people to start negative comments so that you can say they are wrong (even though one's views of the U.S. are a personal opinion and not a fact that can be wrong or righ, though misguided could be an option) knowing that - at least in this particular thread - there will definitely be plenty of people to cheer you on and accuse the people who don't agree of predictable responses (though Diamond accusing me of being predictable at least causes me to smile) but since it seems to be almost unanimous that I'm a total nut anyway I guess it's all just me ------------------ Salome Shake it, shake it, shake it [This message has been edited by Salome (edited 03-26-2002).]

03-26-2002, 07:13 AM	#24
hiphop Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: in the jungle Posts: 7,410 Local Time: 10:16 AM	Since this is a real peaceful thread, I may add something: I like America for its past showbiz. Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Danny Kaye, whoever: they all posessed such a great style that you might think it was reflecting how America was way back when. I also have fresh examples: I remember watching the first big Sept11 concert. It struck me how well the show was organized. I may also say I don�t like the showbiz today - especially the music industry is in a bad state. Diamond, the variety of music - was that meant to be cynical (if I had heard that 20 years ago, ok... and btw, no one, neither Europe, has pushed the advancement of humanity... the advancement of medicine - oh yeah, bio weapons you mean)? Anyway, I really like hamburgers. But only the real ones, you know, they serve them in real restaurants with salad bars and real milkshakes, not at McDonalds. I like Ketchup. Then, I like New York for its diversity. Let�s see... what else makes America unique? When I was a child, I loved Greyhound buses (around 25 years ago, when service was still in their vocabulary). I love New Orleans, where music still has a place. And a real car is an American car (ok, Ferraris and Maseratis also count, but compare an old Ford or Continental with one of those lil� japanese plastic surgery models). So then, I like belle Michelle. And Prince. And loads of other Americans. All of that doesn�t make the U.S. a better dictatorship (or call it fake democracy), but I have to admit America also created some cool stuff. Cheers there!

03-26-2002, 07:15 AM	#25
DrTeeth Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Q continuum Posts: 4,770 Local Time: 09:16 AM	I like muscle cars

03-26-2002, 09:27 AM	#27
rafmed Refugee Join Date: May 2001 Location: On the moon's belly button Posts: 1,255 Local Time: 02:16 AM	Oh I believed America the group, sorry ------------------ Please...don't make me say please, champagne and ice cream, it's not what I want, it's what I need.

03-26-2002, 09:39 AM	#28
Bonochick Halloweenhead Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cherry Lane Posts: 40,820 Local Time: 04:16 AM	I love the freedom in America. ------------------ "Hallelujah, Heaven's white rose, The doors you open...I just can't close..."

03-26-2002, 09:52 AM	#29
guaca Refugee Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,506 Local Time: 03:16 AM	Well I'm not American but I love the fact that I have so many American Interference friends And I'm sure that it's just like Canada and alot of other democratic countries out there in that it's a peaceful, giving place to live.

03-26-2002, 09:56 AM	#30
Diamond The U2 Patriot Refugee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA Posts: 1,385 Local Time: 08:16 AM	Hiphop-you are funny and had good responses. No, I wasnt being too cynical. Raf-That was a good one. Salome-It would just be nice if people followed the Spirit of the thread,ie-"appreciation of America" as the author wished. I love America because of- Harley Davidsons. D B 9 [This message has been edited by Diamond The U2 Patriot (edited 03-26-2002).]

03-26-2002, 11:04 AM	#32
hiphop Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: in the jungle Posts: 7,410 Local Time: 10:16 AM	Diamond and Salome: I love you both. Go shake hands and wiggle butts.

03-26-2002, 11:58 AM	#33
U2FReAk Acrobat Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Sweden Posts: 336 Local Time: 08:16 AM	I really don't think this thread is necessary either, we've heard it millions of times before how great some of you think America is. I must say I hear a lot more of U.S.-patriotism around here than U.S.-bashing. why do you feel the need to shove it up in our faces all the time? I don't go scream about how great sweden is, in fact I would feel extremely silly and stupid if I did.

03-26-2002, 01:19 PM	#36
chain Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 126 Local Time: 08:16 AM	yeah! America!

03-26-2002, 09:07 PM	#39
bullet the blue sky Refugee Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Earth Posts: 1,125 Local Time: 09:16 AM	You people should know better.