I don't understand USA patriotism

[Ichinisan]

The country lose a lot of money. But individual oil companies make a ton of money via rebuilding oil production facilities there.

Yeah. I'd like to see how that adds up.

I'm not sure if people understand how expensive these wars actually are.

 

[sandorski]

Yeah. I'd like to see how that adds up.

I'm not sure if people understand how expensive these wars actually are.

Adds up fine for the Corps, not so much for the Country.

 

[Zaap]

Are you functionally retarded? I mentioned both in my first post and the cold war started in 1947 and lasted to 1991 so what in the actual fuck are you even on about. Can you think at all? Can you read?

Holy mother of mercy, the UK and the USSR invaded Iran to set up the Shah?

No, you invaded Iran to steal oil, dipshit. Yes, you set up the Shah.

You're so typical of a Brit asshole who knows ZILCH about his own nation's history- not a damned thing! And then whines about the US, even blaming us for shit your nation did!

And the US was not involved at all but was against that action?

No, the US was not involved in your invasion of Iran! LOL! What a dumbass! We hadn't even joined the war yet. You have NERVE calling someone else ignorant of history.

You know what, there is something so incredibly fucked up about your "knowledge" that at this point you have to be trolling.

Says a dipshit who knows NOTHING of history, not a damned thing! You are hilarious though. And quite typical.

 

[J.Wilkins]

No, you invaded Iran to steal oil, dipshit. Yes, you set up the Shah.

You're so typical of a Brit asshole who knows ZILCH about his own nation's history- not a damned thing! And then whines about the US, even blaming us for shit your nation did!

Oh I am, am I? I'm questioning your sanity at this point. You said that it was us and the Soviets while in reality it was the UK and the US that did this.

In reality Operation Boot from our side and Operation Ajax from yours did that.

But hey, let's play pretend that operation Ajax never happened you fucking moron, just like you play pretend everything in your mothers basement you pathetic little kent of a man.

 

[J.Wilkins]

And we're still waiting for you to drive on the right side of the road.

Well, we have our ways, but then so do you... 12/116'th of an inch my arse... it's not close enough.

But you keep that because you are special... so very, very special... Which explains Trump. So special in the skull that it's not even funny anymore.

Maybe we need a world war to end the experiment of retards electing retarded people to do their retarded biddings antagonizing people and leaving them without any choice?

You do get that this is the point, right? To leave Kim without a choice and why? Well Iran of course, they like Iraq was, will be declared part of it and if a few million dead Americans is the cost, Trump will be fine with that, you betcha.

 

[Puffnstuff]

You do get that this is the point, right? To leave Kim without a choice and why? Well Iran of course, they like Iraq was, will be declared part of it and if a few million dead Americans is the cost, Trump will be fine with that, you betcha.

Just remember that without America you wouldn't have a country to call home. Maybe next time someone like Hitler starts firebombing your cities we'll just stay at home and watch Netflix.

 

[J.Wilkins]

Just remember that without America you wouldn't have a country to call home. Maybe next time someone like Hitler starts firebombing your cities we'll just stay at home and watch Netflix.

He firebombed London for 5 years and the US didn't give a flying fuck, in fact you had your Ford company there as an excuse to export steel to Nazi Germany's war effort and were returned with the favour of slave labour for your car manufacturing plants in Germany.

But them Japan bombed you and Germany declared war on you and you had no choice but to stop them, way late and while others had endured and fought them you came late to the party, twiddled around and called it your win.

I sure hope that when you go up against NK and if China joins in that we'll wait around instead of doing what we always did before, go first in since you don't have troops that dare.

I'm not kidding either, go look up who went first into Afghanistan and Iraq, British troops, SAS and Rangers, the US didn't arrive until we made it safe to land.

 

[Puffnstuff]

I'm not kidding either, go look up who went first into Afghanistan and Iraq, British troops, SAS and Rangers, the US didn't arrive until we made it safe to land.

Rangers are U.S. Army mister wizard.

 

[J.Wilkins]

Rangers are U.S. Army mister wizard.

I don't know if you are stupid or trolling now. I hope you are trolling.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rangers_(British_regiment)

It's a different breed from us, we treat them as such and call on them only in time of need.

Who dares wins.

 

[colonel]

Sometimes you have to break something in order to fix it, in this case, Trumpers are breaking it, America is the greatest and it will fix itself. That 's my confidence

 

[BoomerD]

Is J. Wilkins a John of Sheffield reboot?

 

[Puffnstuff]

I don't know if you are stupid or trolling now. I hope you are trolling.

Is it working? Besides looks like you'd better call them to police your subways.

Who dares wins.

We do because we're America baby.

 

[NesuD]

Can someone explain it to this Canadian?

At this point, I don't understand American patriotism. You guys are the most powerful country in the world ,that uses it mostly to fund wars for profit, refuse to provide your citizens with health care and well funded education, imprison your population for profit, and elected an administration that claims climate change is a lie.

America is by far, BY FAR, the biggest threat to the survival of the species as has ever been formed on the planet. Now Trump wants to have NFL players fired for not bending a knee.

Actually Trump wants them fired for Bending a knee. Your confusing Trump with a GOT King.

 

[realibrad]

He firebombed London for 5 years and the US didn't give a flying fuck, in fact you had your Ford company there as an excuse to export steel to Nazi Germany's war effort and were returned with the favour of slave labour for your car manufacturing plants in Germany.

But them Japan bombed you and Germany declared war on you and you had no choice but to stop them, way late and while others had endured and fought them you came late to the party, twiddled around and called it your win.

I sure hope that when you go up against NK and if China joins in that we'll wait around instead of doing what we always did before, go first in since you don't have troops that dare.

I'm not kidding either, go look up who went first into Afghanistan and Iraq, British troops, SAS and Rangers, the US didn't arrive until we made it safe to land.

So Lend-Lease was not a thing?
Or Destroyers for Bases?

A big reason the US did not help in terms of military was out of the fear that you guys were going to lose. All signs were that you would fall after the fall of France. Western Europe appeared to offer little resistance against Germany. WWI was already very expensive and you guys were still greatly in debt by the time WWII happened. We did not want to get dragged into another European war because you ass-hats could not get along.

Also, Hitler at the time was saying he only wanted Europe. When it became clear he wanted more, and so did Japan, we increased support. When Japan attacked us, we had already been getting ready for war.

And good thing we helped you, because your sorry ass had no hope of stopping Germany without us. You had a drunk of a leader and an industry that could never produce enough to stop Germany. Yes, its true that there were some few that supported Germany, but that ended pretty quickly once we entered the war.

Lest you forget, Europe is not controlled by the US. It was your dumb asses that let Hitler rise to power, and your leadership that stood by as he built his military. It was your leadership that tried to bleed the people dry which lead to the conditions of Hitler rising to power. It was twice that the US had to clean up your mess of a situation. We are by no means perfect, but do not confuse history. Oh, and what are you doing to stop Russia again? Takes over Georgia, takes over Chimera, shoots down a passenger plane... and yet nothing. Good show!

 

[R0H1T]

Or let's not be retarded and realize that in the 1960's there was a different era in the ME. In Iran a secular leadership removed religious laws (until the US fucked that up for profits) and in nations like Afghanistan and Pakistan secularism was key while modernization led to equal rights and universities that could compete with the west.

Why not go back to the year 300 if we are playing bullshit games and not modern times (post WWII)? Because the US didn't exist yet and puritans who wanted to persecute others hadn't arrived yet?

WTH are you smoking, Pak was never secular, their radicalization started with General Yahya & then Zia. Also, thanks for the gift called Pakistan, they just keep on doing $hit in our part of the world & the Brits keep romanticizing their age old tryst with Pak Islam.

 

[Orignal Earl]

Just the fact that a weak, powerless nation can sit next door to the most powerful nation on earth and have one it's ill informed citizens blindly insult the far more powerful nation without any fear of retribution is one of the best answers to your question. Canada has nothing to fear from the United States and we've spent more and done more to protect Canada and your interests than you could ever pay back. If we were really as bad as so many on the left think we are, you're have been living in fear for the last 50 years and you haven't.

Is it common for countries to attack citizens of other countries dissing them on the internet?

Over 160 Canadians gave their lives protecting America against terrorists in Afghanistan alone
How many Americans died in the Soviet invasion of Canada?

 

[realibrad]

Is it common for countries to attack citizens of other countries dissing them on the internet?

Over 160 Canadians gave their lives protecting America against terrorists in Afghanistan alone
How many Americans died in the Soviet invasion of Canada?

He said Canada and your interests, and your response is about land invasion. Is that to imply that the only threat to Canada and your interests is land invasion? Surely you know that the US keeps the shipping lanes open which is very expensive. You must know about the policing of the infrastructure that is vital for Canada's economy. It would be strange to only talk about land invasion of Canada if you did know those things though.

 

[Orignal Earl]

So Lend-Lease was not a thing?
Or Destroyers for Bases?

The Brits had Canada helping them fight the Nazis since day 1
The Battle of Britain was basically over by the time the US got involved
Over 10% of Canada pop was in the fight
At the end of the war, Canada had one of the worlds largest air and navy forces

 

[Roger Wilco]

1. You guys are the most powerful country in the world.

2. that uses it mostly to fund wars for profit.

3. refuse to provide your citizens with health care and well funded education,

4. imprison your population for profit, and

5. elected an administration that claims climate change is a lie.

6. America is by far, BY FAR, the biggest threat to the survival of the species as has ever been formed on the planet.

7. Now Trump wants to have NFL players fired for not bending a knee.

1. If you are talking military power, yes. Why? Because Americans are scared shitless, and having the biggest stick makes them feel more secure.

2. Trillions of dollars covered in blood and sand beg to differ. The private sector that sells the goods necessary for those endeavors profits, sure. But that money is coming directly from the taxpayer, and the federal government will continue to raise its debt ceiling in the name of "freedom."

3. This is true. Our government would much rather spend money engaging in useless, unprofitable wars on the other side of the planet.

4. Again, the private sector profits here. And again, the federal government goes further in debt as the taxpayer continues to pay for countless non-violent crimes.

5. More people voted for Hillary than Trump. Sure, there are a ton of idiots here that deny it, but there are also a ton of rational people who are terrified of it.

6. This accusation probably could use some empirical data. Pandemics come to mind. Maybe a few other things as well.

7. Who the hell cares?

 

[imported_tajmahal]

He said Canada and your interests, and your response is about land invasion. Is that to imply that the only threat to Canada and your interests is land invasion? Surely you know that the US keeps the shipping lanes open which is very expensive. You must know about the policing of the infrastructure that is vital for Canada's economy. It would be strange to only talk about land invasion of Canada if you did know those things though.

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/second-world-war-wwii/

A good read about our Canadian neighbors. You will find some discrepancies though.

 

[Orignal Earl]

He said Canada and your interests, and your response is about land invasion. Is that to imply that the only threat to Canada and your interests is land invasion? Surely you know that the US keeps the shipping lanes open which is very expensive. You must know about the policing of the infrastructure that is vital for Canada's economy. It would be strange to only talk about land invasion of Canada if you did know those things though.

Tell me more about how the US keeps shipping lanes open for Canada and policing our infrastructure.

 

[realibrad]

The Brits had Canada helping them fight the Nazis since day 1
The Battle of Britain was basically over by the time the US got involved
Over 10% of Canada pop was in the fight
At the end of the war, Canada had one of the worlds largest air and navy forces

What is your point?

 

[Atreus21]

You can thank the US for the debauchery in the Middle East, thanks to ensuring that they spread Wahhabi Islam since 1945. I wonder what a Vietnamese victim of Agent Orange would have to say about the US, or a peasant family from Afghanistan, or Cambodians who lost limbs to American ordinance, or Guatemalans who were raped by the US sponsored Government's military, or the Kurds who were sexually enslaved by (at the time, and for a long while after) the staunch US ally Saddam Hussein, or Syrian refugees, or the Nicaraguans brutally raped and tortured by US sponsored "contra rebels", etc. etc.

I wonder what your opinion is. Taj stated that it's perfectly acceptable for the US to gallivant around, slaughtering and raping, and protecting those who do the same, so long as it brings some indirect benefit to the US. Do you concur?

You're really going to try to defend the claim that the US is not only the "biggest threat to the survival of the species as has ever been formed on the planet", but by far as well?

Anybody who truly believes that has been utterly failed by any institution of learning they've attended.

Not the Nazis? Not Soviet Russia? Not the Great Leap Forward? Not Pol Pot? Not the people who did their absolute damnedest to soak the earth in as much blood in as little time as possible? Have you lost your damned mind?

 

[realibrad]

Tell me more about how the US keeps shipping lanes open for Canada and policing our infrastructure.

Sure, but I find it troubling that you do not know this already. If you do already know this, then why ask.

Canada currently spends less than 1% of its GDP on defense. The reason for this as explained by Chrystia Freeland is that there was an assumption of protection from the US in terms of Canada and Canada's interests.

"International relationships that had seemed immutable for 70 years are being called into question, to shrug off the burden of world leadership."

"The dictatorship in North Korea, crimes against humanity in Syria, the monstrous extremists of Daesh, and Russian military adventurism and expansionism also all pose clear strategic threats to the liberal democratic world, including Canada,"

"Canada's geography has meant that we have always been able to count on American self-interest to provide a protective umbrella beneath which we have found indirect shelter,"

As for the shipping lanes, the US has the largest Navy ever deployed globally to protect shipping lanes. Many times the US navy has engaged pirates that are attacking ships. So yeah.

 

[Orignal Earl]

What is your point?

Mostly loling at you and your how America saved the world patriotism