A Better example of who and what Americans are

MothBalls · 10-18-11, 12:52 PM

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The entire crowd at Fenway Park comes to the aid of an autistic man singing the National Anthem. It was Disability Awareness Day.

I liked this video because it did capture the true spirit of Americans.

JU_88 · 10-18-11, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MothBalls

I liked this video because it did capture the true spirit of Americans. Not all of us are self absorbed greed mongers

As a non-american I never thought you were,
In fact all the Americans I have ever met in the flesh and been increadibly polite and friendly. (And Ive even been to New York)
On the whole - I think both American tourists and residents actually have very good rep here in london, as do Germans and Japanese...
Nice link though

mookiemookie · 10-18-11, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JU_88

(And Ive even been to New York)

You know, New York really has a bad reputation that's completely undeserved. I've been there and met some of the nicest, most helpful people in NYC. They're proud of their city and like to let everyone know it, but they're by and large not rude at all.

soopaman2 · 10-18-11, 01:25 PM

New Yorkers get a bad rap. I work there, live 45 minutes away. Great people...For a bunch of Yankees.

Although us NY yankee fans do hate the Red Sox.

(not in a mean way) We do not hate autistic folks fulfilling a dream

It goes back to Babe Ruth, only a NY'er and an New Englander can understand..

August · 10-18-11, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

New Yorkers get a bad rap. I work there, live 45 minutes away. Great people...For a bunch of Yankees.

Although us NY yankee fans do hate the Red Sox.

(not in a mean way) We do not hate autistic folks fulfilling a dream

It goes back to Babe Ruth, only a NY'er and an New Englander can understand..

You stole our name!

A New Yorker is not a Yankee, never has been and never will be. I don't care what you call your baseball team or what a bunch of ridiculous rebels think.

Sailor Steve · 10-18-11, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by August

or what a bunch of ridiculous rebels think.

Today's crop of rebels have a short memory. Their grandparents found out the awful truth when they went to fight the big one and had every last European call them "Yank."

soopaman2 · 10-18-11, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Today's crop of rebels have a short memory. Their grandparents found out the awful truth when they went to fight the big one and had every last European call them "Yank."

When the Americans landed in Britain in a build up to the invasion, there was a saying the Tommys used to knock the Joes.

Overpaid,oversexed and over here.

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/ar...951088,00.html

This article is a cool read.

Jimbuna · 10-18-11, 03:52 PM

Met some Americans from half a dozen states or more on a few occasions and I've got on with all of them....even got quite a few I consider friends just don't ask me to name some of them on here

On a serious note though...there are good and bad in all countries but America possibly more than any country has that special bond with the UK.

soopaman2 · 10-18-11, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Met some Americans from half a dozen states or more on a few occasions and I've got on with all of them....even got quite a few I consider friends just don't ask me to name some of them on here

On a serious note though...there are good and bad in all countries but America possibly more than any country has that special bond with the UK.

We were born from UK. Sure we had our spats in the past. Used the French against you a few times. We tried to invade Canada, you guys burnt our capitol..

But what do you expect from a rebellious teen. We grew older and now we protect our mother with our lives, even if we hurt her before.

I would say most Americans share this bond with the UK as well.

Jimbuna · 10-18-11, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

We were born from UK. Sure we had our spats in the past. Used the French against you a few times. We tried to invade Canada, you guys burnt our capitol..

But what do you expect from a rebellious teen. We grew older and now we protect our mother with our lives, even if we hurt her before.

I would say most Americans share this bond with the UK as well.

Rgr that

August · 10-18-11, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Today's crop of rebels have a short memory. Their grandparents found out the awful truth when they went to fight the big one and had every last European call them "Yank."

A fact I take every opportunity to remind my Texas cousins of.

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

When the Americans landed in Britain in a build up to the invasion, there was a saying the Tommys used to knock the Joes.

Overpaid,oversexed and over here.

Did you know there was a comeback to that?

"Brits are underpaid, undersexed and under Eisenhower"

At that point the bar fight usually started!

Sailor Steve · 10-18-11, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

We were born from UK. Sure we had our spats in the past. Used the French against you a few times. We tried to invade Canada, you guys burnt our capitol..

But what do you expect from a rebellious teen. We grew older and now we protect our mother with our lives, even if we hurt her before.

I would say most Americans share this bond with the UK as well.

Well phrased.

CaptainMattJ. · 10-18-11, 05:59 PM

What i dont get is why there are so many *young* internet users nowadays that spend so much time bashing everyone else's country.

Seems like there are alot of ridiculous flame wars between Americans and Canadians that only happen on the internet. (among others)

Just makes you wonder what this new line of teens are going to do in the next 40 years. Instead of having a respectable conversation in person theyll hide behind a computer screen and say things that would get them beaten half to death anywhere else.its just absurd...

I love europeans. I enjoy learning of the rich history and the strong will of the many european nations. Although it is quite steadily declining in this capitalist driven country, i still have a sense of nationalism, but i do very much enjoy the culture and history of the europeans. cant we all just get along without this ultra nationalist nonsense of "my country is so much better than yours"

CCIP · 10-18-11, 06:30 PM

I honestly couldn't have a higher appraisal of Americans in person. As much as I have some issues with American politics and some aspects of the culture, I can safely say that my best friends right now are American, and as a people and a country I've honestly seen a lot of remarkable things out of you guys. I wouldn't want to be American myself, at least at this moment - my own cultural instincts and ideas about the world are a bit too different. And some things in the US honestly make me uncomfortable. But that doesn't mean I can't appreciate or learn from American ways of doing things.

Misconceptions tend to melt away as you actually go and experience it with everyday Americans doing everyday things. In my case, I'm fortunate to have ranged far and wide through the continental US and gained an appreciation of just how diverse - and deep - American culture is. Got some great friends from the south and north, east and west. Wouldn't trade it for anything.

It also probably says volumes that at this point, I've traveled in the US more than in any other country, including my country of birth and the country I'm a citizen of.

So here's to you Americans

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soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	New Yorkers get a bad rap. I work there, live 45 minutes away. Great people...For a bunch of Yankees. Although us NY yankee fans do hate the Red Sox. (not in a mean way) We do not hate autistic folks fulfilling a dream It goes back to Babe Ruth, only a NY'er and an New Englander can understand.. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,788 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Met some Americans from half a dozen states or more on a few occasions and I've got on with all of them....even got quite a few I consider friends just don't ask me to name some of them on here On a serious note though...there are good and bad in all countries but America possibly more than any country has that special bond with the UK. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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CaptainMattJ. The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,364 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	What i dont get is why there are so many young internet users nowadays that spend so much time bashing everyone else's country. Seems like there are alot of ridiculous flame wars between Americans and Canadians that only happen on the internet. (among others) Just makes you wonder what this new line of teens are going to do in the next 40 years. Instead of having a respectable conversation in person theyll hide behind a computer screen and say things that would get them beaten half to death anywhere else.its just absurd... I love europeans. I enjoy learning of the rich history and the strong will of the many european nations. Although it is quite steadily declining in this capitalist driven country, i still have a sense of nationalism, but i do very much enjoy the culture and history of the europeans. cant we all just get along without this ultra nationalist nonsense of "my country is so much better than yours" __________________ A popular Government without popular information nor the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own Governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives - James Madison

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CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	I honestly couldn't have a higher appraisal of Americans in person. As much as I have some issues with American politics and some aspects of the culture, I can safely say that my best friends right now are American, and as a people and a country I've honestly seen a lot of remarkable things out of you guys. I wouldn't want to be American myself, at least at this moment - my own cultural instincts and ideas about the world are a bit too different. And some things in the US honestly make me uncomfortable. But that doesn't mean I can't appreciate or learn from American ways of doing things. Misconceptions tend to melt away as you actually go and experience it with everyday Americans doing everyday things. In my case, I'm fortunate to have ranged far and wide through the continental US and gained an appreciation of just how diverse - and deep - American culture is. Got some great friends from the south and north, east and west. Wouldn't trade it for anything. It also probably says volumes that at this point, I've traveled in the US more than in any other country, including my country of birth and the country I'm a citizen of. So here's to you Americans __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)