Lindsey 0 #26 May 1, 2008 QuoteMicrobrews. Microbrews are good, yeah. Made me think of my other favorite refreshing drink, SWEET TEA! Give me a big glass of sweet tea in the summer in the South on the porch swing. THAT is home. Pickin' and grinnin' at a crawfish boil. A day at a REAL swimmin' hole. Cut-off shorts or skinny dippin'. Either way is fun. Miles and miles of dirt road through these piney woods. If you're "not from here" you're gonna get lost. Somebody'll point the way back to the (or a) main road eventually. I'm kinda liking general aviation too. Federal student loans. Anyone really can achieve whatever she wants to. She may have to work for it, however. :) There's always SOMEONE worse off than you...lol. Hafta add: We probably complain too much about Mexicans, but we can go to Mexico too! When we do, we're STILL in America. :) linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #27 May 1, 2008 Beach Boys said it best ... Well East coast girls are hip I really dig those styles they wear And the Southern girls with the way they talk They knock me out when I'm down there The Mid-West farmer's daughters really make you feel alright And the Northern girls with the way they kiss They keep their boyfriends warm at night I wish they all could be California I wish they all could be California I wish they all could be California girls The West coast has the sunshine And the girls all get so tanned I dig a french bikini on Hawaii island Dolls by a palm tree in the sand I been all around this great big world And I seen all kinds of girls Yeah, but I couldn't wait to get back in the states Back to the cutest girls in the world steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #28 May 1, 2008 QuoteWell, that's true in a whole lot of places. But in America, things work. You know that most employees in most places of business have an assigned purpose and execute it, and that standing in line and taking your turn will get your needs taken care of. We trust our systems, and generally with good reason. Wendy W. all those things can be said of ANY developed western cutlure and most developed asian culturesYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #29 May 1, 2008 QuoteQuoteWell, that's true in a whole lot of places. But in America, things work. You know that most employees in most places of business have an assigned purpose and execute it, and that standing in line and taking your turn will get your needs taken care of. We trust our systems, and generally with good reason. Wendy W. all those things can be said of ANY developed western cutlure and most developed asian cultures The thread isn't about the things you love about America that are UNIQUE to America....now is it. Some things that I love about America can also be found in Australia....like friends. In America your friends are never too far away...lol....folks can take that however they want. I KNOW you liked snow. Don't deny it silly squeaky boy. I THINK you also thought some of the people you found here were kinda special. Yes? linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #30 May 1, 2008 Quote Quote Quote The thread isn't about the things you love about America that are UNIQUE to America....now is it. Some things that I love about America can also be found in Australia....like friends. In America your friends are never too far away...lol....folks can take that however they want. I KNOW you liked snow. Don't deny it silly squeaky boy. I THINK you also thought some of the people you found here were kinda special. Yes? linz OK well yes the snow in Colorado was spectacular, and most of the people i met were really cool some even special. (Scarlet cooks an awesome steak In fact everyone i met (except one person) was really nice,You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #31 May 1, 2008 Guess my reasoner is defective this morning as I can't really come up with things to add to the list.The sheer size and diversity of landscapes here still amazes me -- more than once I've seen how foreign visitors have been shocked by this. We take for granted that we can travel from town to town for many miles and sometimes see nothing but a lonely farm or ranch between them. Heck, there are even areas here in crowded Florida that are still that way. The chance for ordinary Joes and Janes to go on national television and make utter and complete fools of themsleves or actually make it big is rather a good thing, I think. Not that it is unique to here(see Paul Potts and Japanese game shows, for example), but it IS a bit more pervasive I believe. Ah yes, all the good things mentioned here plus Key West, the Great Lakes and the Tragic Kingdom, gotta love it. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CornishChris 5 #32 May 1, 2008 Is it because Fox News told them to? CJP Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #33 May 1, 2008 QuoteQuoteWell, that's true in a whole lot of places. But in America, things work. You know that most employees in most places of business have an assigned purpose and execute it, and that standing in line and taking your turn will get your needs taken care of. We trust our systems, and generally with good reason. Wendy W. all those things can be said of ANY developed western cutlure and most developed asian cultures Which ones are those? Outside of England and America, who waits in lines? The Germans make a sport out of cutting line, and in China there is no line! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,417 #34 May 1, 2008 >Outside of England and America, who waits in lines? Belgians, French, Thais, Japanese, Mexicans, Dutch and Nigerians (from what I've seen at least!) >and in China there is no line! And in the Matrix, there is no spoon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #35 May 1, 2008 Quote>Outside of England and America, who waits in lines? Belgians, French, Thais, Japanese, Mexicans, Dutch and Nigerians (from what I've seen at least!) .Australian Indonesia, India, vietnam, new zealand Japan .....You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #36 May 2, 2008 South Africans, Canadians, Irish...When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AWL71 0 #37 May 2, 2008 This thread should be much longer than it is. Where is the love for this great nation?The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #38 May 2, 2008 Quote This thread should be much longer than it is. Where is the love for this great nation? You are so right! Let's go on: I do love Germany (and Canada, and SA...) dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AWL71 0 #39 May 2, 2008 Don't forget Scandinavia. Great Place!The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thirdworld19 0 #40 May 2, 2008 Faygo Red Pop Leaves changing color Convenience stores (they are very convenient) Being able to sit in and watch the Congress inaction - I meant in action Being able to say those things Mountains, Ocean, Desert, Forest, Lakes Driving for hours with the radio blasting and going nowhere (Usually) Not having to worry about getting sick from eating a salad at a restaurant Drive thru fast food at 2AM Comparatively fresh air Indoor/Outdoor gun ranges Estate auctions Garage sales in the summer Drive-in movie theatres Carnivals in the summer Amusement parks - huge rollercoasters Good bar burgers Double stuff Oreos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #41 May 3, 2008 Why I love America We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. QuoteWe're all very different people. We're not Watusi, we're not Spartans, we're Americans. With a capital "A", huh? And you know what that means? Do you? That means that our forefathers were kicked out of every decent country in the world. We are the wretched refuse. We're the underdog. We're mutts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #42 May 3, 2008 Quote Quote We're all very different people. We're not Watusi, we're not Spartans, we're Americans. With a capital "A", huh? And you know what that means? Do you? That means that our forefathers were kicked out of every decent country in the world. We are the wretched refuse. We're the underdog. We're mutts. "I've been kicked off better dropzones than this." – more than a few skydivers Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #43 May 3, 2008 Quote Quote I bet THIS list will end up much bigger and better and I bet within 10 posts the usual crowd will start pissing all over it and it won't be any better than any other stereotype-filled bashfest. How one could be wrong, isn't it? More than 10 posts, and even the ugly Germans do not start pissing all over your lovely country Seriously: All Americans I met in person were great. All what I've seen personally in the US, i.e. landscapes, wonderful places .... was unforgettable beautiful (except the entry procedures baaaaahhh ) As this thread only is about ".....love the US", gotta stop here PS: Same refers to other countries I've seen. But, that's not what it's about, yes? Christel dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #44 May 3, 2008 QuoteSeriously: All Americans I met in person were great. Pretty much the same as I've found in my limited travels - you get the occasional asshole, but for the most part folks are just folks.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #45 May 3, 2008 Quote More than 10 posts, and even the ugly Germans do not start pissing all over your lovely country Seriously: All Americans I met in person were great. All what I've seen personally in the US, i.e. landscapes, wonderful places .... was unforgettable beautiful (except the entry procedures baaaaahhh ) As this thread only is about ".....love the US", gotta stop here PS: Same refers to other countries I've seen. But, that's not what it's about, yes? Christel I don't think I've ever met "ugly Germans". . . . even when I was an exchange student over there. And..... I know it's not the title of this thread.... but..... since this IS an International forum, I think anyone should be able to state why they love "their" country as well and us vocal Americans expressing our patriotism. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #46 May 3, 2008 I absolutely love how proud we are of our country. Even with all of its flaws, we genuinely want to make it better. Though often misguided, collectively we are moral people. We simply rock.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #47 May 3, 2008 Quote Why I love America We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Quote We're all very different people. We're not Watusi, we're not Spartans, we're Americans. With a capital "A", huh? And you know what that means? Do you? That means that our forefathers were kicked out of every decent country in the world. We are the wretched refuse. We're the underdog. We're mutts. Stripes, great film. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #48 May 7, 2008 Here is one of the reasons so many people LOVE America: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aykoGVMdlSA (video of Chuck Berry playing on Belgian television in 1965) Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idrankwhat 0 #49 May 7, 2008 People love America because of the contests posted in Bonfire by Thanatos340. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #50 May 7, 2008 You know what Im gonna do Im gonna get myself a 1967 Cadillac Eldorado convertible Hot pink, with whale skin hubcaps And all leather cow interior And big brown baby seal eyes for head lights (yeah) And Im gonna drive in that baby at 115 miles per hour Gettin' 1 mile per gallon, Sucking down Quarter Pounder cheeseburgers from McDonalds In the old fashioned non-biodegradable styrofoam containers And when Im done sucking down those greeseball burgers Im gonna wipe my mouth with the American flag And then Im gonna toss the styrofoam containers right out the side And there aint a goddamn thing anybody can do about it You know why, because weve got the bombs, thats why 2 words, nuclear fucking weapons, OK? Russia, Germany, Romania, they can have all the democracy they want They can have a big democracy cakewalk Right through the middle of Tiananmen Square and it wont make a lick of difference Because weve got the bombs, OK? John Wayne's not dead, hes frozen, and as soon as we find a cure for cancer Were gonna thaw out the duke and hes gonna be pretty pissed off You know why, Have you ever taken a cold shower, well multiply that by 15 million times Thats how pissed off the dukes gonna be! I'm gonna get the Duke, and John Cassavetes, and Lee Marvin, and Sam Peckinpah, and a case of whiskey, and drive down to Texas and say..... - Dennis Leary . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
