5 great things about the United States of America

**Kipruss** · 08 Oct 04,, 05:49

In re-reading some of my posts I realise that my dislike of President Bush and the views of Republicans may show me to be rabidly anti-US. This is not totally the case for me and perhaps not for some others.

Therefore, in no particular order, here are some great things about the USA:

1. The Internet. Brilliant. A great tool for people to learn and discuss and interact with people from far away countries. Not all the information is nice or accurate but you could say that about books etc also. Internet banking, and shopping (thanks Amazon.com) have saved me time and money.

2. Walking on the Moon - NASA. Along with Russia's orbiting of our planet, the USA encouraged us to reach for the stars. Neil Armstrong's achievement, after the hard work of himself and many others, is the most impressive piece of exploration to date. Maybe some day landing on Mars will superseed it but till then, well done.

3. Belatedly joining WW2. Yes, I realise Britain was more important in the early days (and our Commonwealth allies) but if the US had stayed isolationist the Japanese probably would have taken Australasia and the British would have suffered even more at home from the Germans (Britain may not have been successfully invaded but it wouldn't have been the victory it ended up being - in my opinion.)

4. Entertainment. Yes I realise it pales by comparison with the top three but if I didn't have US TV shows and movies to watch i'd have to watch good local shows (few and far between) or endless Aussie dramas. Is anyone surprised my favorite show of the last few years is "The West Wing"?

I'm sure there is a 5th out there, any ideas?

**Fonnicker** · 08 Oct 04,, 06:00

How about cultural diversity? I love that about america. Granted, we have our problems, but what a wonderful mixture of cultures we have.

**Samudra** · 08 Oct 04,, 09:17

Its huge , with plenty country side and open praires !
Hate it when movies always show cities,girls and cars.
I love it.

**Ray** · 08 Oct 04,, 09:20

Kirpuss,

How have you missed the most important thing - WAB?

It has given you the platform to say good things and bad!

Do you know that if you google, you find our threads there?

**ChrisF202** · 09 Oct 04,, 00:21

Originally Posted by Kipruss

In re-reading some of my posts I realise that my dislike of President Bush and the views of Republicans may show me to be rabidly anti-US. This is not totally the case for me and perhaps not for some others.

Therefore, in no particular order, here are some great things about the USA:

1. The Internet. Brilliant. A great tool for people to learn and discuss and interact with people from far away countries. Not all the information is nice or accurate but you could say that about books etc also. Internet banking, and shopping (thanks Amazon.com) have saved me time and money.

2. Walking on the Moon - NASA. Along with Russia's orbiting of our planet, the USA encouraged us to reach for the stars. Neil Armstrong's achievement, after the hard work of himself and many others, is the most impressive piece of exploration to date. Maybe some day landing on Mars will superseed it but till then, well done.

3. Belatedly joining WW2. Yes, I realise Britain was more important in the early days (and our Commonwealth allies) but if the US had stayed isolationist the Japanese probably would have taken Australasia and the British would have suffered even more at home from the Germans (Britain may not have been successfully invaded but it wouldn't have been the victory it ended up being - in my opinion.)

4. Entertainment. Yes I realise it pales by comparison with the top three but if I didn't have US TV shows and movies to watch i'd have to watch good local shows (few and far between) or endless Aussie dramas. Is anyone surprised my favorite show of the last few years is "The West Wing"?

I'm sure there is a 5th out there, any ideas?

God Bless America

**Jay** · 09 Oct 04,, 19:42

well, IMO those 4 reasons are petty, when compared to Freedom, the right of speech. Thats the best thing I like here, you do your own $hit, no complaints, no body'll judge you.

And most of all people respect each other, you walk in the road and atleast 10's of strangers greet you. I dont think that happens to Non-white people in the Europe or Australia.

Indeed, God bless America and India

**hammer** · 09 Oct 04,, 21:12

1.Hollywood
2.USAF
3.Diverse cultures
4.Freedom of speech
5.Bay Watch

**mostlymad** · 10 Oct 04,, 15:29

Freddom of speech
adaptable and resilient
(cool looking eagle, too)

**Confed999** · 10 Oct 04,, 15:50

Originally Posted by mostlymad

(cool looking eagle, too)

I live and work in the city. So it was unheard of, until the other day, when a beautiful bald eagle landed just a few meters away form me. It was huge, it stood a meter tall at the least, looked me right in the eye, totaly unconcerned, and took gracefully to the sky. I found it truly amazing, though it really has nothing to do with this conversation.

**Praxus** · 10 Oct 04,, 16:02

Why is America great because "diverse cultures"?

1.) Economic/Political/Social freedom
2.) Political System
3.) Amazing ammount of wealth production
4.) Produces well over half the worlds new lifesaving drugs
5.) Landed on the Moon

**Srirangan** · 11 Oct 04,, 02:52

(1) Led Zeppelin
(2) Nirvana

(3) Fast food
(4) GW Bush

(5) Basket Ball

**Fonnicker** · 11 Oct 04,, 03:22

Originally Posted by Praxus

Why is America great because "diverse cultures"?

1.) Economic/Political/Social freedom
2.) Political System
3.) Amazing ammount of wealth production
4.) Produces well over half the worlds new lifesaving drugs
5.) Landed on the Moon

I don't understand your question? What's not great about cultural diversity?

**mostlymad** · 12 Oct 04,, 07:48

Originally Posted by Confed999

I live and work in the city. So it was unheard of, until the other day, when a beautiful bald eagle landed just a few meters away form me. It was huge, it stood a meter tall at the least, looked me right in the eye, totaly unconcerned, and took gracefully to the sky. I found it truly amazing, though it really has nothing to do with this conversation.

Nice aside, though.

Must have been quite touching. I've seen them in the wild, and they always fill me with awe.

**Fonnicker** · 12 Oct 04,, 16:09

Originally Posted by mostlymad

Nice aside, though.

Must have been quite touching. I've seen them in the wild, and they always fill me with awe.

I am very luck to live where I live. My father lives on the Skagit River here in washington. We have dozens of them. We watch them pull salmon out of the river all of the time. Friends visit and can't stop watching them. We're so used to them being around we're pretty desesitized now. Only when something rare happens do we reclaim that sense of "Awe". A few years ago we were having a barbecue when one landed on the grass not 10-15 feet away from us. Nobody said a word until he left. We were hypnotised. It was amazing.

**2DREZQ** · 12 Oct 04,, 19:19

The Constitution

We will, someday, pass the torch to another "greatest" nation. It's the way of all things. When that distant day comes we shall, in all probability, pass on western civilization better than it was when it was passed to us. For this we can thank a handful of 18th century thinkers, merchants, and farmers, who had a dream.