question to Americans

[NonTechGuy]

Canada doesn't stop problems in the world
US actually STARTS problems in the world though.

 

[NonTechGuy]

<< And Canada still has a higher theft, arson, and other property crimes rate then the US.

Armani >>


but US has higher rates of murder and violent crimes

i would rather have my wallet stolen then be stabbed in the chest with a knife

 

[jpsj82]

<< I'm just wondering this, why do most Americans have no idea what goes on outside their country?
It's like the average American thinks the world ends at the border to Canada, Mexico, Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean.

any thoughts of reasons causes etc? >>

I'm just wondering this, why do most non-Americans have no idea about what Americans think?
It's like the average non-American thinks the average American doesn't know what is going on in Canada, Mexico, Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean and elsewhere.

any thoughts of reasons causes etc?

 

[zeeb]

i think it's just because we americans are ignorant

 

[AnthraX101]

At least in America I can get myself stitched up right, instead of going into that socalist...er, socialised medicine you have over there. Well this has realy become a "MY PENIS IS BIGGER THEN YOURS!!!" argument. We all know both countries are different, and both have their strong points. I am just glad that we have the freedom to go between the two as we see fit.

Armani

 

[BigNeko]

But basing an economy on whether or not the budget is balanced is a really, really dumb idea. Incidentally, I'm an economist, so I'm speaking from my economics expertise, not from a US-biased standpoint.

Well, I'm NOT an economist, but I took an economics class once. Through some voodoo our instructor showed us, having a little deficit spending is good. The money spent by the govt somehow multiplies to generate more money to cover what the govt overspent.
But, in the real world, you have to admit that when Congress started cutting the deficit way down (cause we finally got a little POd), the economy started getting real good.

Techguy,
I think your question wasn't meant to inflame, but due to recent events, we Americans are a bit touchy. Our country has some of the best things to offer in the world, but also some of the worst.

 

[Pepsi90919]

<< Do you have some emperical evidence to prove this? >>

yeah, anandtech.

 

[Texmaster]

Its the price of being #1. Get as angry and zealous as you want, that's a fact.

Look at what the European papers tried to so with the Taliban prisnors, making up stories about Americans brutalizing Taliban prisnors. Only Tony Blair's team who actually went and visited the prisnors had to set everyone straight.

I have never seen a more willingness to lie about and belittle America at every chance available, than I have with the European press.

There is a real hatred for Americans for being proud of who we are and what we have accomplished as a nation.

Its a jealousy role pure and simple.

 

[Nefrodite]

Canada isn't focused on stopping bad stuff in the world, Canada is focused on not doing crap which will cause bad stuff in the future.

not sure what that means, maybe don't rock the boat. well that doesn't do much good when bad sh*t is spreading around countries right? its like go ahead, call us americans bastards or whatever, but i don't see you going over to afganistan.. to free the women. sure, it was like a side effect to our primary goal, but we atleast did something.

do nothing attitude let hitler come to power

 

[Daxxax]

Nontechguy, I think I smell a hint of jealously..... Does someone wish he was an U.S. citizen??

 

[jpsj82]

<< Nontechguy, I think I smell a hint of jealously..... Does someone wish he was an U.S. citizen?? >>

LOL

 

[Arschloch]

<< But, in the real world, you have to admit that when Congress started cutting the deficit way down (cause we finally got a little POd), the economy started getting real good. >>


I imagine that when you say "cutting the deficit," you mean "cutting spending." I don't know whether or not this happen -- anyone have some budget figures handy?

Something else that definitely caused a budget surplus was that because the economy was so strong in the late 90's, more people were making more money, and that alone caused a huge influx of taxes for the government. When the economy is strong, it's a boon to tax revenues.

 

[gogeeta13]

your wrong

go drink some tea

 

[gogeeta13]

<<

<< alot of people in the USA have no desire to explore the world. Their is soo much going on with our borders that you probably couldn't experience it all in a life time. Heck, I know one elderly lady that has never left the five buros of NYC and she must be atleast 65 or 70 years old!
However there are also Americans that want to explore the world as well. Its mixed bag.. just like any other country. You can't generalize Americans. >>


yeah i actually feel sorry for Americans who want to see the world. US government actions have made LOTS of countries hate the US and all Americans which is a kick in the balls. usualy you will be pretty ok in most of Europe though. BTW weed in amsterdam is legal! get yer plane ticket... >>




any it matters, how?

We could single handedly own every country in an instant, and we have enough room in nuclear bomb safe shelters to keep a few thousand people alive thru a nuclear winter

 

[Arschloch]

<< <snip Texmaster's rant re: European press> >>


Gee, Texmaster, nice of you to join the discussion.
What took you so long?

 

[jpsj82]

Since your link to the UN list of best countries was a Canadian site I will give you an American site.

CNN Article
CNN List

 

[NonTechGuy]

you think that US did more than Canada in WW2??? Nef did you read up on this at all?

at the time of ww2, Canada had the second strongest navy and strongest army in the world. MOST of US forces were actually fightning japan and not papa Hitler (in the interest of the country) so when you think that you are free from nazis through american fighting that is a small half truth, Canada put more into the war against Hitler than US did.

this is pointless, i asked why Americans just follow along their government's policies always accepting it as truth and it turns into which country is better. always accepting what the government does as rite is as rediculous as accepting the bible as truth.

btw those taliban guys have it made pretty sweet in cuba, probaba a lot better than back in afghanicrap. try hooking a rope around their feet connecting to a noose around their neck pulled tight so if they try to straighten up it strangles them hehe. :disgust::|:Q:Q:frown:

 

[burnedout]

btw, why do Americans think they are the best country in the world?

Gross Domestic Product, armed forces, Nobel prizes, Olympic results, economic potential, investment, stock market, etc. etc. etc.

it is natural to be loyal to your nation (pretty damn rare in Canada though) but if you look at numbers you see education levels in the US are lower than that of Canada and most of Europe and most of Asia countries.

Loyalty comes from the fact that we have a way of life which we enjoy. Therefore, comes the defense both literally and figuratively.

Your statement regarding US education is conjecture. We are ranked number 6 in the world. Source - United Nations

the crime rate in the US (per capita) is higher in that US than Canada, Europe and Asia.

No argument there. Don't have time to search a database.

the medical system is more screwed up in the US than Canada, Europe and many parts of Asia in that it costs an arm and a leg if something goes wrong, if the disease doesn't kill you, you aren't left with enough money to live. prices for drugs are BRUTAL in the US which is why seniors take huge bus trips to Canada to buy a half year's worth of perscription drugs (we're making a killing in profits on that one, thanks).

Why must one wait up to a year in the British (SOCIALIZED) medical system for various types of surgery? Our seniors also take trips to Mexico to purchase drugs - both legal and illegal, so what is your point? No thanks, I'll keep my capitalist medical care system. Wife went to the hospital and stayed overnight for the flu last week. My cost: $25. How is it so screwed up?

the US is MOST LIKELY country to be attack by any sort of terrorist activity or war started in the world. Americans are hated in many places throughout the world because of imperialism (Britain too actually).

Nope, the answer to that is Israel followed by India. And because we have instituted certain practices and procedures, our chances of being attacked are even less likely.

Many holes in your vain and pathetic assertions and arguments. Do you have any more?

 

[jpsj82]

<< you think that US did more than Canada in WW2??? Nef did you read up on this at all?

at the time of ww2, Canada had the second strongest navy and strongest army in the world. MOST of US forces were actually fightning japan and not papa Hitler (in the interest of the country) so when you think that you are free from nazis through american fighting that is a small half truth, Canada put more into the war against Hitler than US did.

this is pointless, i asked why Americans just follow along their government's policies always accepting it as truth and it turns into which country is better. always accepting what the government does as rite is as rediculous as accepting the bible as truth.

btw those taliban guys have it made pretty sweet in cuba, probaba a lot better than back in afghanicrap. try hooking a rope around their feet connecting to a noose around their neck pulled tight so if they try to straighten up it strangles them hehe. :disgust::|:Q:Q:frown: >>

If the Japanese thought you had a more threating navy then us, they would have attacked you.
Also Russia did a lot more in the War against Hitler then Canada did, so using your logic is Russia a better country then Canada?

 

[ToBeMe]

<< Canada doesn't stop problems in the world
US actually STARTS problems in the world though. >>


You're so funny........I've been watching you post here bitching and moaning about why the U.S. is so bad..............Having been to Canada quite a bit myself, I'd have to say the majority of Canadians I know would probably be ashamed of an arrogant a$$hole like you! LOL!

The U.S. starts what you say????? Eh, Well consider this, the U.S. actually has a say in about 10X as many matters throughout the world than Canada so yes, the probability of something going wrong, or someone being unhappy is a lot greater when you actually deal with nearly every nation in the world!

LOL! Most of the rest of your drivel is meaningless and trivial and should be regarded as no more than Flame bait. The U.S. and Canada are both great countries and a lot alike but vastly different also in ways that make the two impossible to compare in many of the ways you attempt to! For instance, you brag up your medical care while many citizens of Canada I speak with do nothing but complain about it and wish they would eliminate it! You really can't compare the two in SO many ways, yet, you try to point out a few points which you like to think make the statement you are trying to project. How old are you anyway????? 10??? This does not sound like a thread begun by a rational mature adult, it has all the markings, though, of a thread begun by a child trying to bolster his ideals and belittle anyone he thinks he can. Shame on you...........I like my neighbors to the North!

 

[NonTechGuy]

<< Since your link to the UN list of best countries was a Canadian site I will give you an American site.

CNN Article
CNN List >>


yo those links aren't working for me, when i click on them it just goes to a blank screen and never loads anything

 

[jpsj82]

<<

<< Since your link to the UN list of best countries was a Canadian site I will give you an American site.

CNN Article
CNN List >>


yo those links aren't working for me, when i click on them it just goes to a blank screen and never loads anything >>

They work for me, how about everyone else?

 

[ToBeMe]

<< you think that US did more than Canada in WW2??? Nef did you read up on this at all?

at the time of ww2, Canada had the second strongest navy and strongest army in the world. MOST of US forces were actually fightning japan and not papa Hitler (in the interest of the country) so when you think that you are free from nazis through american fighting that is a small half truth, Canada put more into the war against Hitler than US did.

this is pointless, i asked why Americans just follow along their government's policies always accepting it as truth and it turns into which country is better. always accepting what the government does as rite is as rediculous as accepting the bible as truth.

btw those taliban guys have it made pretty sweet in cuba, probaba a lot better than back in afghanicrap. try hooking a rope around their feet connecting to a noose around their neck pulled tight so if they try to straighten up it strangles them hehe. :disgust::|:Q:Q:frown: >>


LOL! You are SO full of BS here.........go do some reading............YES it is a fact, the U.S. did contribute much more to the defeat of Germany & Hitler than a lot of other countries AND we were fighting on two fronts! If you want to really get into this, I must leave for a while soon, but will be glad to provide factual links and comparrisons as WWII History is a subject I have done a lot of research in for many years!

 

[NonTechGuy]

<<

<< Canada doesn't stop problems in the world
US actually STARTS problems in the world though. >>


You're so funny........I've been watching you post here bitching and moaning about why the U.S. is so bad..............Having been to Canada quite a bit myself, I'd have to say the majority of Canadians I know would probably be ashamed of an arrogant a$$hole like you! LOL!

The U.S. starts what you say????? Eh, Well consider this, the U.S. actually has a say in about 10X as many matters throughout the world than Canada so yes, the probability of something going wrong, or someone being unhappy is a lot greater when you actually deal with nearly every nation in the world!

LOL! Most of the rest of your drivel is meaningless and trivial and should be regarded as no more than Flame bait. The U.S. and Canada are both great countries and a lot alike but vastly different also in ways that make the two impossible to compare in many of the ways you attempt to! For instance, you brag up your medical care while many citizens of Canada I speak with do nothing but complain about it and wish they would eliminate it! You really can't compare the two in SO many ways, yet, you try to point out a few points which you like to think make the statement you are trying to project. How old are you anyway????? 10??? This does not sound like a thread begun by a rational mature adult, it has all the markings, though, of a thread begun by a child trying to bolster his ideals and belittle anyone he thinks he can. Shame on you...........I like my neighbors to the North! >>



actually the system in Canada is slowly switching to 2 tier, the government and private medical facilities. it would help because the private won't hire union workers and that would FORCE the already union medical workers to work more efficiently so they don't lose their jobs. if you break your leg in the US you basically need to put your house up for sale because it's gonna cost you like 20 grand.

US starts world problems in that they try to constrol other countries and put in leaders in their own interests like Pinochet. stop stickin your d|ck where it don't belong and nothing gets bitten off.

 

[NonTechGuy]

Canada put nearly 2 million soldiers into that war! US didn't come near that number.