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Wow 10 minutes and no responses to the "like least" list. So glad you were having a difficult time thinking of anything to dislike about the good old U.S.;) (I know it's probably because some folks are away at the moment but was happy the system wasn't blown for all those trying to jump on the anti-U.S theme)

So anyhow, what do you more kind chaps like best about over here?

I will start this one:

1. The beauty/variety of the land,
2. The freedoms allowed it's citizens,
3. The general "goodness/kindness" of the people.

Brian

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Hate:

1. The way a president can do what he likes and have to answer to nobody as long as he acts within the US consitution (which we all know has 1000loopholes because of how vague it is. e.g. He cant arrest "terrorists" without charge ... yet he does it in cuba off american soil.
2. A lot of the people (note I didnt say all) in the country are ignorant towards the rest of the world.
3. The american political system is about as corrupt as you can get

What I like
1. Jack Daniels.
2. Ben & Jerrys
3. Subway

:p

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I can only think of one thing I don't like ....... Not all, but a good majority of Americans don't half have a stick up their a**e. ;)

The one think I really do admire though is your patriotism. :)

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1. I dont live there
2. Its far away
3. It as an idiot leading the rest of them

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Likes-

1/ Coffee cups that are always refilled, at no extra cost, and without having to wave at a waiter for ten minutes.

2/ Great American writers and playwrights like Eugene O'Neil, Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote, James Baldwin, Alice Walker. The list is endless.

3/ New York nightclubs. The most hedonistic, and most fashionable in the world. Though do check before hand, as the next time you visit the one that was 'the' place to go six months ago, is now a social leper colony, if the bridge and tunnel people have latched onto it.

Dislikes-

Jewish New York women who go shopping in Burberry suits and wear training shoes. Rudest people on earth. Who, if you keep up the charm offensive, rather than argue with them, which they would prefer, eventually show you a modicum of respect for your perseverance.

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1. The politness of the people and good behaviour of the children (OK .. never bin to New York which I suspect is not a true reflection of America)

2. Although generally, the food 'aint brilliant in the Supermarkets (yes Asda here better for fresh veg., etc than the Wallmarks over there) the steaks are definitely to die for, and the barbecues put on by residents are brilliant.

3. They just love us British.

'Course every state is so varied, isn't it ? and a BIG country so impossible to generalise .. I love it, and would love to drive from East to West taking in all the wonderful scenery, on uncluttered roads .. Mmmm, maybe next year.

I say 'God bless America' .. not the politics of course. Leave that one to Cyfr.

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likes= the people, down south in particular i.e. louisianna, tennessee, the music,so brill and varied. also like the fact that they like us.

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Forget Thelma and Louise, here's Rindy and Katex.

Start up the car.:D

Good point about them liking us. 99.9% of then do.

'Gee that sounds so cute the way you say it. Say it again.'

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Careful what you say Rindy ... that idea already appeals to me .. I would do the driving, mind you .. as long you as don't want to put the top down all the time .. wrecks me hairdo .. yours ok though, got that flicky type that isn't bothered by the wind. ... :D

Folks might see us as the odd couple though, eh ? Would certainly interest them.. tee hee.

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dislikes

their aim - i have friends in teh military and lets face it theres more chance of been shot by usa then anyone else

ww2 - yes they saved our arses but to claim victories which were ours is just wong lol - see film about u-boats u-42 or somat

bush - need i say more

likes:

most of it :D

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Does it realy matter, you will meet the same cross section of people in any country you care to visit, the good, the bad, the indifferent. The USA is just a little more cosmopolitan than others, judge not, but take as you find, and may you find it as you yourself would seek to be judged.

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1. All that great rock 'n' roll and rhythm & blues music from the 50's and 60's.

2. Fantastic food, especially Mexican, and decent helpings.

3. Being able to go out at night in city centres for a meal and a few beers without being harrassed by drunken, abusive yobs.

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The one thing I can say I like about America is!!

They have a Harsher Law than us! and they aint affraid to use it. I don't break the Law so I wouldn't have anything to worry about in America......

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likes ....fresh salmon at $4 a pound
fresh crab at $3.50 a pound (cleaned)
all the fresh vegetables available all year round from the central valley
cheap petrol (compared to european prices)
Texans/Okies/Arkies......good ole boys

dislikes......religious loonies (extreme fundamentalist bigots)
health care system (need a state/national system)
commuter lanes on freeways requiring one or two occupants to use the traffic lane , (I pay my taxes I should be able to use the whole road)
New Yorkers.......the ones from NYC not the State

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Since there isn't national service in the States, did your friends know they didn't have to join up and have to go and fight in wars?

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1. Bigger and better rollercoasters :Banane45:
2. Bigger and better theme parks :mickey:
3. The people, don't you just love'em:Banane41:

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got to disagree steeljack on new yorkers from NYC, was there about 3 months after 9/11 and found them absolutely great, to be honest it was my first time there and was expecting em to be pig ignorant,NO WAY very helpful @ courteous. ;)

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err my friends in teh military are british soldiers and therefore are at more risk of ben shot by a yank than anyone else

yes i have friends in america but most are too old to fight now but one friend did get his foot blown off by a mine when teh vehicke he was in drove over it which has retired him from service ;)

all the lads chipped in and got him a xbox 360 to play while recovering teh lucky sod :D

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The only american I 'know' is yourself Brian, though we have not met yet in the flesh, I always feel at ease when conversing with you, so yes number 3 is my choice.

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Okay, that's IT, Mr. Ianto Imposter. What have you done with "The Grumpster? Did ya think we wouldn't notice all this lovey dovey, apologizing, pardon this pardon that. First ya not anywhere around Accyweb for awhile then this wicked nice and polite guy comes back. And don't even think about blaming the Merlot! The Grumpster had that too! :D

Just kidding ya Ian. Thanks for the sentiments cuz!;)
Brian

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I told you so! Aliens have taken over his body. Who are you and what has happened to the real Ianto? ;)

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ok my likes...supersize meals
my dislikes.........cost too much to get there

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he was abducted by an american cult that brainwashed him

note i said cuLt :D

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Friends?

Plural??

You have another British friend besides me?:eek: :D

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1. Californian weather

2. Yosemite

3. Californian Wine

Could go on for longer, but won't. Can't think of any dislikes yet.

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I don't like those Hillbillies who follow your raft and make you squeal like a pig.:eek:

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1....The Simpsons.2.....My Name Is Earl.3.....REM

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Calm down, Rindy. Don't get all excited. :rolleyes: :D

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They have chosen foolishly!:p

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'You'd better shut that preddy lil mouth o' your's boy, or I'll be makin' you a squealin' like a pig next.'

http://wcuvax1.wcu.edu/~hkane/deliverance.jpg:D

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Old age Wynonie.

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Do you you know chav1,I swore blind to my probation officer that I would not involve myself in matters controversial, ignore them be a 'nice' guy, well I tried ,now all bets are off!:D

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1 - the tv shows - obsolutly love them - i hate it when htey get it b4 we do

2 - middle america - i went for a fly drive holiday a few yrs back and drove around the mid-states in some obscure towns - teh folk were awesome! much better than the ppl we met in NY

3 - the state of canada

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Mani .........I hope you are being humorous with your #3 choice

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1. The opportunities.
2. This wonderful nation of immigrants.
3. Driving coast to coast, south to north - and back again.

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whats wrong with having canada as the 51st state of america?

:D

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come on Mani , everyone knows Israel is the 51 state:rolleyes: ;)

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No president can do what he likes. We have divided government here. I check the Constitution often and it seems pretty darn clear to me. POW's, (or terrorists if you prefer), are held until hostilities cease. It's always been done that way. Those who are American citizens get their day in a U.S. court, (and have). The rest don't qualify for Constitutional rights. The political system itself isn't corrupt - but we certainly have politicians who can be corrupted - and are. We have the Rule of Law - and it must be followed. Sooner or later these people get flushed out......but not soon enough for yours truly.

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"WHY NOT"? bulleyebarb, this I can not understand!

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I have one thing that folks from the UK should like about America - the pound to dollar exchange rate just now. Sure helps make visiting the USA a better value!

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Perhaps this article, which appeared in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, will help you. www.heritage.org/Press/Commentary/ed100406b.cfm

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True but not much fun the other way round.

To think people could be crimbo shopping in the Big Apple with the same list as for London and even with airfare it could be cheaper. :D

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Bullseyebarb , sorry but I find it a bit disingenous to use comments from a conservative/right wing group to justify your arguments, the same folks who are responsible for the current mess we now find ourselves in.

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As opposed to a socialist/left wing group - which I am sure you would prefer. If I could find one that made any sense to me, I might post a link occasionally. I assume the "mess" you are referring to is the war against Islamic extremism and Iraq in particular. Let us not forget that it was President Clinton's policy that there should be regime change in Iraq. Every major intelligence agency in the world thought Saddam had WMD. Both Democrats and Republicans were in agreement. If you read speeches and comments made by Democrats prior to 9/11 and for some time thereafter, they are exactly the same as those being said by Republicans and President Bush. Convenient to forget these things, I guess, when the road gets a little rocky.

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Bullseyebarb , I guess we should start another thread on this subject before we get into bother for wandering off topic .........

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Of course, the on-site inspectors actually got it right, but their reports did not conform with what certain world leaders wanted to hear.

This was has been a massive balls-up and one that our kids will be paying for very dearly. "Incurious George" wanted to be a wartime leader and simply ignored anything he did not want to hear - like the wise words of General Poewll. Obvious that some folks spent more time absent from their military obligations than they ever did learning the lessons of Vietnam. I had a bad opinion of stupid George before the 2000 election and he has, sadly, moe than lived up to my expectations. Can't wait to see him leave office. It will go down in history as one of the worst presidencies in our history. Sad, really, what happened to the once-great party of Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt!

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Good point, steeljack. I will wait to see if a new topic appears.

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New thread
:)