brenthutch 383 #1 September 4, 2015 Some say borders, language, culture, but that would be at odds with much of American history. Just what makes a country a country? This is a question that much of The world (Europe, Aisa,Mid-East, US) is starting to grapple with. I'm not being a dick I really want a discussion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #2 September 4, 2015 brenthutchSome say boarders, language, culture, but that would be at odds with much of American history. Just what makes a country a country? This is a question that much of The world (Europe, Aisa,Mid-East, US) is starting to grapple with. I'm not being a dick I really want a discussion. For the US, I think we'd have to go with "boarders". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #3 September 4, 2015 muff528***Some say boarders, language, culture, but that would be at odds with much of American history. Just what makes a country a country? This is a question that much of The world (Europe, Aisa,Mid-East, US) is starting to grapple with. I'm not being a dick I really want a discussion. For the US, I think we'd have to go with "boarders". Are rooms provided?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #5 September 4, 2015 There are a number of definitions; some legal, some not. Many years ago I heard a song though. https://youtu.be/61DiWi00d2wquade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #6 September 4, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTduy7Qkvk8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 1,901 #7 September 4, 2015 A bunch of people with enough weapons and determination to hold onto a territory. That's what.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #8 September 4, 2015 gowlerkA bunch of people with enough weapons and determination to hold onto a territory. That's what. Don't forget a flag. You've got to have a flag. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEx5G-GOS1k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #9 September 4, 2015 There are countries and there is the United States of America. The USA is the exception in that our flag represents an ideal. That ideal is that people from oppressed countries can migrate here and become independent and free with the ability to attain any level of success they desire. The qualifying requirement is they must enter America legally. Yes, I agree with borders, language and culture. Enter legally, learn to speak English well enough to carry out the activities of daily living and find a place to make a stand. I hope and pray that we elect a president in 2016 that will uphold that concept.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,254 #10 September 4, 2015 Quote The USA is the exception in that our flag represents an ideal. Yeah, you're right. Literally no-one else has that. No other country has a flag that is anything but random colours and shapes and no other country enjoys either freedom or success. USA! USA! USA!Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #11 September 4, 2015 muff528***Some say boarders, language, culture, but that would be at odds with much of American history. Just what makes a country a country? This is a question that much of The world (Europe, Aisa,Mid-East, US) is starting to grapple with. I'm not being a dick I really want a discussion. For the US, I think we'd have to go with "boarders". is there a fairly clear defination of boarders? isn't it the lyne that dafines the edje of a land masse? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #12 September 4, 2015 rehmwa******Some say boarders, language, culture, but that would be at odds with much of American history. Just what makes a country a country? This is a question that much of The world (Europe, Aisa,Mid-East, US) is starting to grapple with. I'm not being a dick I really want a discussion. For the US, I think we'd have to go with "boarders". is there a fairly clear defination of boarders? isn't it the lyne that dafines the edje of a land masse? No, that's called a "beach". Maybe "seastrand" if you're old enough and from the old country. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #13 September 4, 2015 muff528*********Some say boarders, language, culture, but that would be at odds with much of American history. Just what makes a country a country? This is a question that much of The world (Europe, Aisa,Mid-East, US) is starting to grapple with. I'm not being a dick I really want a discussion. For the US, I think we'd have to go with "boarders". is there a fairly clear defination of boarders? isn't it the lyne that dafines the edje of a land masse? No, that's called a "beach". Maybe "seastrand" if you're old enough and from the old country. you mean a 'beech'? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #14 September 4, 2015 gowlerk A bunch of people with enough weapons and determination to hold onto a territory. That's what. WHAT A Canadian suggest that guns might be an answer to a problem??? You should apologize for that right now eh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #15 September 4, 2015 rehmwa........ you mean a 'beech'? Yes, of course. A sunny beech. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #16 September 4, 2015 muff528***........ you mean a 'beech'? Yes, of course. A sunny beech. What do feemal muzlumz have two doo weeth thezI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMK 3 #17 September 4, 2015 RonD1120The USA is the exception in that our flag represents an ideal. That ideal is that people from oppressed countries can migrate here and become independent and free with the ability to attain any level of success they desire. No it doesn't, you're thinking of the Statue of Liberty inscription - incidentally, a gift from France."Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to attend his classes" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #18 September 4, 2015 brenthutch Some say borders, language, culture, but that would be at odds with much of American history. Just what makes a country a country? This is a question that much of The world (Europe, Aisa,Mid-East, US) is starting to grapple with. I'm not being a dick I really want a discussion. If they don't have their own TLD, they're not a country in my eyes. Fuck England and Scotland. cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #19 September 4, 2015 RonD1120There are countries and there is the United States of America. The USA is the exception in that our flag represents an ideal. That ideal is that people from oppressed countries can migrate here and become independent and free with the ability to attain any level of success they desire. The qualifying requirement is they must enter America legally. Yes, I agree with borders, language and culture. Enter legally, learn to speak English well enough to carry out the activities of daily living and find a place to make a stand. I hope and pray that we elect a president in 2016 that will uphold that concept. It's unclear to me how a person can be so wrong about so many things in a single posting. 1) The US is no exception. Period. 2) No our flag doesn't represent an ideal. It's a number of states (the stars) and the number of original colonies (the stripes). The colors are simply the colors of the previous country that controlled it. All other "ideals" are simply crap people made up in an attempt to justify the design. 3) At no point has the flag ever represented the ideal of people migrating to the US from oppressed countries. Never. 4) The requirements to entry into the US post date the creation of the flag by nearly a hundred years. In fact, the country was built in large part by people who simply wandered over from other countries lured by possible fortunes or forcibly brought here against their will. It was ONLY after the country was well establish by this labor force that any thought it would be a good idea to somehow cut back on that. Some day I hope you pick up a history book. Seriously. You ought to give it a shot.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #20 September 4, 2015 Nope, you are wrong.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #21 September 4, 2015 Nope, you are incorrect on all points.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #22 September 4, 2015 RonD1120Nope, you are incorrect on all points. Face palm Research Ron, research. Smh Start here. Then read this: http://www.usa-flag-site.org/history/ If that isn't good enough, Try this: http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagfact.htmlI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,379 #23 September 4, 2015 >isn't it the lyne that dafines the edje of a land masse? Yes that's defi(nitely a)nation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #24 September 4, 2015 billvon>isn't it the lyne that dafines the edje of a land masse? Yes that's defi(nitely a)nation. I see what you did there. +1I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,379 #25 September 4, 2015 >At no point has the flag ever represented the ideal of people migrating to >the US from oppressed countries. Never. Indeed, we now wave it when we wish to keep people from migrating to the US from oppressed countries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
