What does America stand for?

Nightshade · Post by **Nightshade** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:21 am

What does America mean to you and why?

It'll be interesting to see what people on this BB say on this subject upon its celebrated day.

TIGERassault · Post by **TIGERassault** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:54 am

A very very large island.

ccb056 · Post by **ccb056** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:49 am

America > *

And if you think its better somewhere else, move there.

woodchip · Post by **woodchip** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:50 am

A beacon whose light, if ever goes out, will see a world a much darker place.

Top Wop · Post by **Top Wop** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:07 am

It means an opportunity to be successful and be free of oppression. Thats why my parents came here from Communist countries.

d3jake · Post by **d3jake** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:34 pm

To me it's a place where you can do what you want (within the laws) and the worst you'll get from people is yelled at for being different, or maybe harassed by teenagers that think they know everything. It is the ability that through hard work you can eventually afford a decent lifestyle. My guess is that there are loads of successful families that started with hard labor but were eventually able to afford their own home, and live comfortably.

Will Robinson · Post by **Will Robinson** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:34 pm

Lots of opportunity, beautiful spaces and an interesting diverse populace. It's like a superstore full of what most good dreams are made of.
Come get some! But please, use your ID at the gate don't come sneaking in under the fence!

Edited to add that last, and very important line.

TechPro · Post by **TechPro** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 7:38 pm

America stands for Freedom

However, keep in mind the we as a people are still trying to figure out how to do that, and do it well.

CUDA · Post by **CUDA** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 5:55 am

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

I cannot add to this.

Dakatsu · Post by **Dakatsu** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:32 am

What does America stand for?

A
Massive
Entity
Reaching
Into
Civilized
Areas

(only acronym I could think of)

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

*later amended to apply to non-white male landowners*

I'd rather live here than any other nation. I can't say it is the best, because I never went to Britain or any other country, but we have many other things others dont. We are a republic, and as long as we stay that way, I think we will be a great nation for a long time.

Foil · Post by **Foil** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:52 am

Although in practice the U.S. doesn't always live up to them, I believe the United States stands for the freedoms built into the Constitution.

Keep in mind that when the United States was formed, the idea of governmentally-granted freedoms of speech, religion, and such were almost unheard of. If nothing else, the U.S. is a pioneer in government where the people's voice is represented.

Personally, even when I disagree with something done by my government, it's awesome to know that I can voice my disagreement without worry. I love this country, and I'm absolutely glad I live here.

Spidey · Post by **Spidey** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:10 pm

A place for some people to love.

A place for some people to hate.

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:27 pm

Bet51987 · Post by **Bet51987** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:26 pm

CUDA wrote:We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

I cannot add to this.

....and let America continue to ring the bell of liberty to insure that these unalienable rights are instilled into every person in every country and to let the despots of the world know that this bell will never be silenced.

Thanks America, for letting me live free, wear what I want, and see a puppy as an equal part of a family.

(Dakatsu...that was cool)

Bee

Jeff250 · Post by **Jeff250** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:41 pm

Dakatsu wrote:I'd rather live here than any other nation. I can't say it is the best, because I never went to Britain or any other country, but we have many other things others dont.

This is a good point. I don't really feel qualified to say that we are the best nation in the world because I've never lived anywhere else. But I do feel qualified to say that it's pretty damned great. (Do people living in other countries have some general feeling or sentiment that they are living in the best country?)

Also, obligatory Colbert reference:
http://www.comedycentral.com/colbertrep ... oId=174546
Colbert + Venn Diagrams = Lulzing

Will Robinson · Post by **Will Robinson** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 5:24 pm

Without having lived in other countries I'd say we must be one of the very best if not the best simply because we are the number one destination of choice for people moving to a new country!

Dakatsu · Post by **Dakatsu** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:56 pm

Jeff250 wrote:
Dakatsu wrote:I'd rather live here than any other nation. I can't say it is the best, because I never went to Britain or any other country, but we have many other things others dont.
This is a good point. I don't really feel qualified to say that we are the best nation in the world because I've never lived anywhere else. But I do feel qualified to say that it's pretty damned great. (Do people living in other countries have some general feeling or sentiment that they are living in the best country?)

Also, obligatory Colbert reference:
http://www.comedycentral.com/colbertrep ... oId=174546
Colbert + Venn Diagrams = Lulzing

Before I click, it has to be that Sean Hannity "Best Nation on Earth" thing

EDIT:

Bet51987 wrote:Thanks America, for letting me live free, wear what I want, and see a puppy as an equal part of a family.

Kittiens are better though...

TIGERassault · Post by **TIGERassault** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:34 pm

Bet51987 wrote:Thanks America, for letting me ... see a puppy as an equal part of a family.

Wrong era Bet. Animals, including puppies and kittens and whatever other ones people generally feel more sympathetic to, are still seen as not as 'living' as humans. There's no way they'd be majorly considered an equal with us.

Spidey · Post by **Spidey** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:56 pm

Note: she said, \"letting me”.

Dakatsu · Post by **Dakatsu** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:35 pm

TIGERassault wrote:Wrong era

When was there an era where an animal was part of the family?

TIGERassault · Post by **TIGERassault** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:43 am

Spidey wrote:Note: she said, "letting me”.

Well for that, I can't actually think of a country that doesn't let you do that.
Unless somebody's been listening to TB's rants and now believes all Muslim-run countries are anti-puppy.

Dakatsu wrote:When was there an era where an animal was part of the family?

I always figured greater respect for non-human life would increase in future eras.

TheCope · Post by **TheCope** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:48 am

ThunderBunny wrote:What does America mean to you and why?

None of your friggin' business.

Dedman · Post by **Dedman** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:37 am

NASCAR and Miller Lite.

★■◆● yeah!!!

Behemoth · Post by **Behemoth** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:29 am

America has lost what it came into the game as.
The ideal that we could have a nation of equality was doomed from the start, given our human nature to self-destruct everything we put our mind too.

That said, it's not the worst place in the world if you want to dream and think big, but the way things are going now, I wouldn't bet on it.

MD-1118 · Post by **MD-1118** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:43 pm

Behemoth wrote:America has lost what it came into the game as.
The ideal that we could have a nation of equality was doomed from the start, given our human nature to self-destruct everything we put our mind too.

That said, it's not the worst place in the world if you want to dream and think big, but the way things are going now, I wouldn't bet on it.

True, it's not the worst, but it's not the best by a long shot, either.

On a different tack, the original concept of America would've worked as a nation of one person. Too bad we humans are social creatures.

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