[bconngemini]

1. We have more freedom that anybody else.

2. We have more money and wealth that any empire ever has.

3. We are the first global empire, our influence and cultural reach are unparalleled, the whole world watches American TV, American sports, talks about American politics and emulates our culture from McDonalds to french fries to Super Bowl parties to Wal-Mart.

4. We saved the world in WWII and won that war by ourselves, if it wasn't for America we'd all be speaking German now.

5. We invented Democracy. With democracy we can have elected governments like so many other countries now emulate and others like Egypt are trying to get.

6. We invented the American Way. Personal responsibility, individualism, corporatism, profit maximization, capitalism: all tenets of the American Way which has created the biggest wealth generation mechanism of all time.

7. Bigger, stronger, faster. Quite simple by any measure, we are the biggest, strongest and most technologically advanced nation of all time. America invented the internet, car, TV, planes, most medicine....etc

[cant call it]

[FourLengthsClear]

[chilidog]

America is a continent. The geographic location you are referring to is called the 'United States of America'.

The US does not hold more wealth than other countries. In fact, we are in so much debt, that tiny little 3rd world countries have more money than the US does.

Germany invented the car.
Scotland invented the TV.
Democracy was invented by the Greeks in the 6th century CE.

Do your research first.

[Conan]

First off i love this country i see it as a great place that has provided me the son of a fisherman with a comfortable standard of living and an opportunity through education to better myself. This country has a moderately effective system but it allows for change giving it the potential to always better ourselves. However your arguments are incredibly flawed and mostly untrue as chili pointed out. and one more thing that should be noted WWII was truly a world war America was vital in the success however only because England held the German war machene at bay for long enugh for us to slug into action and if you were not aware we made it to Germany from the east but just as important there was the russian front who fought on there own soil and lost much more than we did to keep Germany spliting there forces in a multi front war and they also kicked ass and met us in germany from the west. Not to mention a lot of American success is due to luck of us taking a hugely bountiful resource filled land at little to no cost built on the backs of African slaves in the south near slave Asians in the west and near slave immigrants in the north giving us a terrific infrastructure through this massive country for pennies on the dollar of what it would have cost if it was done with human rights in mind. so God bless America but don't be an arrogant d-bag because were not perfect

[doublej95]

America is a continent. The geographic location you are referring to is called the 'United States of America'.

The US does not hold more wealth than other countries. In fact, we are in so much debt, that tiny little 3rd world countries have more money than the US does.

Germany invented the car.
Scotland invented the TV.
Democracy was invented by the Greeks in the 6th century CE.

Do your research first.

That debt does not mean crap, the United States can say fuk off we ain't paying. What are these smaller countries going to do? Come get it from us. No. The United States still has more Gold in reserves than any other country and a decent amount of oil reserves. Canada has the second largest oil reserve in the world. A lot of gold can go a long way in the friendship department.

[FourLengthsClear]

That debt does not mean crap, the United States can say fuk off we ain't paying. What are these smaller countries going to do? Come get it from us. No. The United States still has more Gold in reserves than any other country and a decent amount of oil reserves. Canada has the second largest oil reserve in the world. A lot of gold can go a long way in the friendship department.

You didn't study economics in school, did you?

[doublej95]

You didn't study economics in school, did you?

yep I did. you don't get the point. the US can stiff the country's that don't matter to them if they wanted to and continue relations with the ones that fit are needs.

[FourLengthsClear]

yep I did. you don't get the point. the US can stiff the country's that don't matter to them if they wanted to and continue relations with the ones that fit are needs.

The US even hinting at defaulting on any of its debts (bilateral or bonds) would see interest rates sky-rocket and the currency collapse.

USD 300bn in gold reserves is a drop in the ocean.

[doublej95]

and in a total word collapse the one with the most gold is standing in front. the United States would be the wealthiest. I don't think the US is going to default on anything. I was just cutting to the chase about one poster saying the US is not the wealthiest, in a dooms day theory yes we would be the wealthiest nation.

[Stocks]

I hope all americans don't think like this.

Points 1,4,5,7 are just flat out wrong

[bconngemini]

Yeah about the debt, we have so much debt for the same reason Bill Gates has a lot of debt, because we're rich. We would never default on it but even if we did no other country can do anything to us because we have the biggest strongest army so the world is basically our playground and has to do what we say. Whoever wags the biggest stick gets to say what goes, and America can therefore never go broke since that debt isn't ever repayable. Other countries know they have to keep producing for us to consume and we will keep giving them the world reserve currency: US Dollars. That is the reality of being a dominant superpower master, the little peons that are other countries simply aren't powerful enough to force us to do anything, while we are powerful enough to force this US reserve currency system on them so that we can consume more than we produce.

Damn it feels good to live in the modern equivalent of the Roman Empire.

[chilidog]

Yeah about the debt, we have so much debt for the same reason Bill Gates has a lot of debt, because we're rich. We would never default on it but even if we did no other country can do anything to us because we have the biggest strongest army so the world is basically our playground and has to do what we say. Whoever wags the biggest stick gets to say what goes, and America can therefore never go broke since that debt isn't ever repayable. Other countries know they have to keep producing for us to consume and we will keep giving them the world reserve currency: US Dollars. That is the reality of being a dominant superpower master, the little peons that are other countries simply aren't powerful enough to force us to do anything, while we are powerful enough to force this US reserve currency system on them so that we can consume more than we produce.

Damn it feels good to live in the modern equivalent of the Roman Empire.

Wait, so having a lot of debt makes you rich?

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

What a stupid thread.

[doublej95]

Yeah about the debt, we have so much debt for the same reason Bill Gates has a lot of debt, because we're rich. We would never default on it but even if we did no other country can do anything to us because we have the biggest strongest army so the world is basically our playground and has to do what we say. Whoever wags the biggest stick gets to say what goes, and America can therefore never go broke since that debt isn't ever repayable. Other countries know they have to keep producing for us to consume and we will keep giving them the world reserve currency: US Dollars. That is the reality of being a dominant superpower master, the little peons that are other countries simply aren't powerful enough to force us to do anything, while we are powerful enough to force this US reserve currency system on them so that we can consume more than we produce.

Damn it feels good to live in the modern equivalent of the Roman Empire.

i think someone understands it.

[gohabsgo]

Every empire eventually fail and the American empire won't espape from this.
The world is ******...we might has well gamble

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

Every empire eventually fail and the American empire won't espape from this.
The world is ******...we might has well gamble

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

Yeah about the debt, we have so much debt for the same reason Bill Gates has a lot of debt, because we're rich. We would never default on it but even if we did no other country can do anything to us because we have the biggest strongest army so the world is basically our playground and has to do what we say. Whoever wags the biggest stick gets to say what goes, and America can therefore never go broke since that debt isn't ever repayable. Other countries know they have to keep producing for us to consume and we will keep giving them the world reserve currency: US Dollars. That is the reality of being a dominant superpower master, the little peons that are other countries simply aren't powerful enough to force us to do anything, while we are powerful enough to force this US reserve currency system on them so that we can consume more than we produce.

Damn it feels good to live in the modern equivalent of the Roman Empire.

After reading this all America has is "Power"? So having "Power" makes you a great place to live? The Government has the "Power" the average American has nothing to do with this. If you guys are so powerful then why are you guys struggling? You have so much "Power" so then why does the average American need to work a 9-5 to put food on the table? No one can stop you guys is what you say? Wait till that fuking Nuke from Russia is heading straight to the White House

[treece]

i read the first two and both are wrong. we don't have freedom. just look at the atdhe and channelsurfing thing the past week. can't bet a game legally either. oil countries have more money than the u.s.

[mvp123]

debt dont be so naive ........................we aint in debt thats what they want you to think

[pavyracer]

We have a 10 trillion dollar debt half of it owed to China.

[Dutch]

I hope all americans don't think like this.

Points 1,4,5,7 are just flat out wrong

Don't forget #3. The British empire was about as global as it could be.

[wonderyears]

Canada makes North America, mirite Canucks?!

[THE_LOCKSMITH]

from the 3:25 mark

[frankthetank]

this aint your grandpa's usa. if the founding members of this country saw what is has become they would be ill. It is still better than a lot of placs. but really think about it. do most people fear the govt. yes. not how it was supposed to be. can you place a bet on the super bowl legally? no. free? have we made fools of ourselves on a national stage for decades? yes. please don't be so arrogant and ignorant. it makes us realistic united states citizens feel even dumber....

[csmkr18]

what a funny thread. Doesn't matter in wich country are you living it and how rich is that country. What matter if YOU have money or not.

[thespeculator]

the u.s still has the highest standard of living , the food is the cheapest , fuel is the cheapest , everything is bigger and better , whether canadians want to admit or not we wish were the 51st state. Oh ya canadian club for 16 bucks instead 55 ,the best reason of all

[thespeculator]

Yeah about the debt, we have so much debt for the same reason Bill Gates has a lot of debt, because we're rich. We would never default on it but even if we did no other country can do anything to us because we have the biggest strongest army so the world is basically our playground and has to do what we say. Whoever wags the biggest stick gets to say what goes, and America can therefore never go broke since that debt isn't ever repayable. Other countries know they have to keep producing for us to consume and we will keep giving them the world reserve currency: US Dollars. That is the reality of being a dominant superpower master, the little peons that are other countries simply aren't powerful enough to force us to do anything, while we are powerful enough to force this US reserve currency system on them so that we can consume more than we produce.

Damn it feels good to live in the modern equivalent of the Roman Empire.

exactly the U.S prints the currency for which oil,gold and every other commodity is traded in , everyone else has trade with the u.s in order to get that currency

[nastradamus]

Have you ever traveled outside the USA? (Europe, Asia)
btw stupid thread

[Blax0r]

ironic to champion the US's "freedom" as the first point on a sports betting forum.

[RbN]

Haha what a joke. Should't even react on this troll.

The Western European economy is so much stronger then America's (England/Germany/France/Scandinavia/Holland). And what about Japan and upcoming China?
Did you know America has one of the highest unemployed % of the world? Did you know wages in Western Europe are higher? Do you know that western Europe does not lack 3000 billion as the USA does? etc.
I doubt you got more freedom than Europe has.

Anyways enough with this troll.

[stefank]

Doesn't look like a freedom for me the eagle stealing the US flag.

[bozeman]

this aint your grandpa's usa. if the founding members of this country saw what is has become they would be ill. It is still better than a lot of placs. but really think about it. do most people fear the govt. yes. not how it was supposed to be. can you place a bet on the super bowl legally? no. free? have we made fools of ourselves on a national stage for decades? yes. please don't be so arrogant and ignorant. it makes us realistic united states citizens feel even dumber....

i am not an american, but lots of you guys tell me that. Also I heard from a rich guy who wrote few proposals which became laws in Texas(very smart one) - that Obama is a communist and you guys should really watch out for 1. Liberalism you are spreading throughout the country 2. Communist ideas and stuff invading your society - once US becomes communist - you better leave the country right away.
I have lived in Montana for a while and tell you what - the old US is much better than it is now, so i think if you flood NY and LA - you would only gain, not lose.
SBRfolks from NY or La - it doesn't have to deal anything with you, but with the political and social influence of those 2 areas. Christianity dies - Crap arises. You country is so prosperous cause it was started by Christians. NY and LA are your rusted nuclear bombs - that could blow up the country in a day - and you don't know when. Though it is still nice to live in

[Conan]

I will preface this with I love america but some people are just ignorent we are wealthy as a whole nation but we are only 4th in GDP. not to mention were 92nd in distribution of that wealth. AND We are not as powerful as we would like to think we are yes US military may be #1 at the moment but there isnt that huge of a gap betwene 1-2-3-4 if we sead f off world and china russia germany allied agenst us we would be ******. The world is a changing place and as outher countries are booming we are becoming stagnent. Things can and will alwase change and as a country we need to adapt to remain the powerhouse we are.

[SportsMushroom]

lol only us citizens watch us sports, any one outside the us that watches it is for gambling purposes

heck i watch japanese australian sports etc etc just because i bet on them