Why do Americans think they are better than the rest of the World?

Which ones were you in? I wouldn't take Ukraine over the USA, but Germany? Sure.

 

We didn't do anything to the Indians that they didn't do to each other except allowed them to live on reservations after they were defeated. They killed those they defeated or made them slaves.

 

All common enough for such tribal cultures. So what, though? Their ways somehow justified the treachery and barbarism of the Europeans who conquered and swindled to gain control over this land?

 

Sure and if they had any metal in their hull design you might be right, but they didn't, so you dont

 

Ok thanks, I was aware of that.

 

Unlike One-Party Marixsm, American Multi-Party is best. America has a true multi-party system. Currently it is Democrat and Republican dominated, but structurally change can be effected.

As you can tell, I prefer Democracy to Marxism.

 

So what's that say about you're own insecurities? I mean, you troll a message board full of Americans, and constantly get into pissing contests with them. Yep, no hypocrisy to see here folks.

 

that's because you can only afford to go to countries that suck. say hey to Romania for me next time you're thru?

 

"Why do Americans think they are better than the rest of the World? " Do they. I don't think most of us believe that. I do think we are lucky to have what we do and to live in a free Country. But I wouldn't say we are better than the rest of the World. There are many Countries that are just as good.

So I think the question is not a good one.

 

It was a good first attempt, but Monitor was useless in anything other than a flat calm. Leaky turret and a low freeboard saw to that.

 

look back in history, every place man tried to take over where there was already an established civilization unlike their own, they received a hell of a fight, except for here for the most part, where a fair amount of the indian tribes welcomed new comers and got screwed in the process. this is either new age take over or, considering the history of mexico, reclaimin what was originally theirs

 

Belguim is nice, i hear...but they don't have a Florida.

 

Avoided this thread for a while, amazing the anti-whites haven't failed to disappoint. While i dont agree with a few things the yanks have done i cant think of too many better world powers to have. Individualistic yet patriotic, freedom, liberty... their only problem is like the rest of the West is their recent self loathing, its pathetic. The world is and always will be a tough place, dealing with authoritarian govts and the anti west disease from within.

 

I'd say that was a bonus!http://articles.orlandosentinel.com...8_1_fattest-state-obesity-rates-adult-obesity

 

I think the problem is that what others would call a healthy critique of national policy, both local and international, or perhaps a more conscious evaluation of the past, you call self-loathing. In a sense, it is because the country did do those things. Many things. Many of them can be proven, but you will sum it up to..."It's a tough world", or perhaps like most others "the bad we did was to improve them".

Today, the only reason why American's live well is because the hardships of supporting that living have been displaced to other countries- usually third world countries. I'm sure you've seen the ad's that show what an iPod or computer would cost had it been made in the US. You don't have to be a sycophant to be a good citizen. In fact, throughout our entire countries history, outside of more and more common distractions like war, the people have always fought for their rights as citizens under a government more inclined to serve it's own interests and those of other powers and wealth's here and abroad. The hyper-patriotism, political-partisanism, and racism were all just things meant to distract you from the fact that, in fact, outside the wiggle room you call freedom, you are largely under the influence of a class you have the least opportunity (but not impossible) of getting into.

 

Well for me,the only other country I have been able to afford to travel to was Mexico,it is easy for me to say the United States is the best. It may not be perfect,but I have been fortunate to have lived in awesomely beautiful states like Colorado & Nevada. I certainly don't feel like a slave. I guess it all depends on where you choose to reside & what you choose to do with your life.
I noticed you are residing in Arizona,where Arizona is a nice place to visit,I would not reside there for a miriad of reasons.
About your comment on a "country with no borders", I have many times wondered why Mexico just doesn't become our 51st State,sure would solve a big issue,but then it just might create many more,who knows?

 

chubby folks live longer.

 

Oh right! I didn't think about that. My country is USA, and yes I love my country, even if I have to be realistic about the dangerous path it travels. That's because I only want what's best.

All Americans should understand that their country is no longer loved around the world. In fact many around the world now hate America. That's not me trying to hate America by saying that, rather it's me saying facts. Restoring the image will take work and it will require a departure from war, missile strikes, and abductions.

But if you start by telling people what USA did for their country, what would you do if they told you they were from Syria? Or Iran? Or Palestine?

 

What constitutes good is largely a subjective opinion rather than an objective one.

 

The system I have drafted is probably going to cut down on the hyper campaign cycling. I mean, how many more times can we go through these circus shows of primaries and debates, until we realize that it is silly, and that the American culture is no better for it??? You know - other countries cannot organize multiple parties like we can, and then put on these enormous conventions. Only in America, and what does it look like to other countries - I bet it looks kind of weird - like when you were a child and understood it less.

Do you want it to be fixed?

 

I think the problem is the system itself, or should I say any system. The reason why is that regardless of the best intentions of its crafters, in time, more and more people who seek power, interest, and advantage will manipulate the system and turn it rotten. It's little known that before, during, and after the American revolution the American people were constantly in strife with the rising political class and the established American aristocracies of the time. The mantra was "Whether Britain or America, tyranny is tyranny". Whatever changes you come up with, it involves a system. and even if you could find the best people to kick it off, in time, the worst people will corrupt and destroy your best intentions. Much like religion.

The American system actually has the best potential for liberty, in theory, but in practice we know that common people rarely find themselves in seats of power. They are rarely heard, rarely counseled, except during election time. Here, there, anywhere, it's the world of the rich, the powerful, and the influential. We, as Americans, simply have a better lifestyle than others. Because we are given more than others, it makes us willing to accept the plight of others.

 

We have better scientific knowledge then they had back then, and we can make the organization with better detail - we know what jobs are to be fulfilled and we know what technical experience the office holders need to be efficient.

I look at it as it is inevitable that the broken system has to be fixed, and I sincerely believe I have deliberated a scientific theory, and analysed the government enough to be able to draft a comprehensive system. I am very certain that the corruption of the past is because they were unable to describe the qualifications for the public offices, and back then the officials did not necessarily need to have the qualifications that we need now, because of the greater margin of human error. Now we can be more specific and recognize that politicians need to demonstrate experience in macro-economics - they didn't have the term "macro-economics" in 1787. The establishment of the social sciences wasn't until almost 1900.

 

The qualifications of a servant of the people have always been quite clear. Do good for all as best you can. Social sciences is as old as civilization. Revolutions of people against abusive overbearing authority are just as ancient. They always produce a new elite that's smarter than the last. They always produce a new form of rule. It always appears better, and it actually is. But it is rule, none the less. The more modern forms of government have become well practiced in how to get people to like being ruled. Ironically, it comes down to telling them that they are free. A ridiculous notion. Citizens are highly dependent on higher authority. Proof in point, when something goes wrong, who do they go complaining to?

I think the Native American Indians had the best system. But our society can not accomplish that any longer. We've become too dependent on modern technology and modern convenience, and probably list of other things. In this day and age we need the system. Because without it, most urbanizes would starve to death, if not loot the surrounding country as best they could.

 

No way.

 

Care for me to go into the trillions of dollars we have spent on the so called "Poor" here??? We have the fattest "poor" in the world, along with the most cars, the most TVs, the most cell phones, etc, etc, etc..

Where have you been?? Our Country was NEVER loved around the world. And most countries have always hated us, so what??? Since Obama has been in office our "Prestige" around the world has dropped from 49% to 41% and after he told Syria, "Here's the Red line, don't use chemical weapons, so don't cross it", now he wants to send them a letter with harsh words in it, now THAT'S REALLY going to make the world love us isn't it.

Care to look at how much money we have sent "Palestine"??? Considering "Palestine" was NEVER a Country, nation, or State and was never recognized as such until last year and THEN only halfheartedly. Of course we have Sirhan Sirhan, a 24-year-old Palestinian immigrant, who gunned down Robert Kennedy.

Syria has been in a constant state of war with one of our allies for the last 65 years, so why should we send them anything???

We were allies with Iran until 1978 and gave them a LOT of aid, so they took our embassy hostage in 1979 and that fool Carter allowed them to keep it that way for 444 days. Ya, we REALLY NEED TO SEND THEM SOME AID DON'T WE!!! They put 5,000 troops into Fallujah in 2004. And your saying, WE NEED TO SEND THEM SOME AID!!! I would love to send then some military aid in the form of Tomahawk missiles exploding in Tehran, our B-2's overhead dropping Daisy cutters and Bunker buster bombs taking out their nuclear weapons sights. Yep, that's the type of aid I'm for sending Iran. Next???