The USA is the best country in the world to live in...if....

[Nordic Superman]

I dont have the time or money to travel the world at the moment.

As I'm aware, you can acquire an education in the US.

[24KT]

I dont have the time or money to travel the world at the moment.

Ya know Rob, ...we can change all that around for ya. 

[CQ]

240's cool by me. He is well aware of the world around him, despite not seeing it, he's read it etc. Book smart on the world.

Not him or the mega rich Americans, but some seem unaware of the benefits other nations get, which can make finances alot easier for us, and I guess we can forget sometimes as well.

USA of course is the only developed nation with no free health. $140 p/m may sound cool, but thats $70,000 over a lifetime. About 70 nations get that free, so we all save that cash.

Same with college. Many nations it's free, so we don't have to shove out $10,000 a year in tuition or whatever they pay. And of course, like 10 nations with free health and college have no income tax as well, so just huge savings for those people.

With free health, free college, no income tax in some cases, it's much easier to travel. You've got XX,XXX more a year to do so.

[Nordic Superman]

240's cool by me. He is well aware of the world around him, despite not seeing it, he's read it etc. Book smart on the world.

I didn't think you was an idiot, but after this statement, that has all changed.

[CQ]

I didn't think you was an idiot, but after this statement, that has all changed.

Thank you, I try

I've had people post till they are blue in the face that getting free healthcare while I pay no taxes is uncool. Then they moved to telling me the quality must be bad US is the best, when I get free flights to US doctors anyway. Then the good old "jealous" line came out. Just irrational comments.  I honestly find 240 not to be one of those insular types that think the rest of the world is some 3rd world hellhole, so like so many do. He sees a world outside the USA.

[Fury]

Thank you, I try

I've had people post till they are blue in the face that getting free healthcare while I pay no taxes is uncool. Then they moved to telling me the quality must be bad US is the best, when I get free flights to US doctors anyway. Then the good old "jealous" line came out. Just irrational comments.  I honestly find 240 not to be one of those insular types that think the rest of the world is some 3rd world hellhole, so like so many do. He sees a world outside the USA.

The costs of free healthcare for 20-30 million people pale in comparison to the costs of free healthcare for 100-120 million.

[Nordic Superman]

Thank you, I try

I've had people post till they are blue in the face that getting free healthcare while I pay no taxes is uncool. Then they moved to telling me the quality must be bad US is the best, when I get free flights to US doctors anyway. Then the good old "jealous" line came out. Just irrational comments.  I honestly find 240 not to be one of those insular types that think the rest of the world is some 3rd world hellhole, so like so many do. He sees a world outside the USA.

He's making statements that US is the best place to live, having not spent a nanosecond in another country.

That is insular thinking, and you are an idiot if you disagree.

[240 is Back]

I didn't think you was an idiot, but after this statement, that has all changed.

I was right about there being no WMD.
i was right about the US feeding both sides of the insurgency.

In Oct, you'll see I'm right about bush declaring modicums of victory in Afghan/Iraq.  You'll see I'm right that he's going to nail Osama to a wall right before the election and annouce it standing with McCain by his side lol...

And in a few years, you'll see I"m right about 911 = Inside job.

[240 is Back]

The USA is the best place for me.  I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.  It's impossible to "average" the highest and lowest of each nation to measure which place is the best.  The USA has slums, and it has mansions.  India has the same.  China has the same.  All countries have some shitty spots, and some awesome spots.  For me, the USA is the place to be.  Of course I know a little bit about the world outside mthis red, white, and blue gun range... but I know enough not to claim to be an expert on it.

[CQ]

The costs of free healthcare for 20-30 million people pale in comparison to the costs of free healthcare for 100-120 million.

Extremely true, but on the flip side...the large the population the larger the tax revenue also. Taxing 200 million people, is way more profitable than taxing 20 million.

It's really no never mind to me tbh, just was making a point that maintaining health insurance is an additional, albeit pretty minor, expense often forgotten by some when we make statements.

He's making statements that US is the best place to live, having not spent a nanosecond in another country.

That is insular thinking, and you are an idiot if you disagree.

I do see your point, but I don't think he is all that insular. I personally think my nation is the best place to live as well. I've traveled worldwide yes, but not to all 220 nations, so can't say I've seen them all - but still think mine is best for me. Neither 240 or I make irrational comments about other nations and refuse to acknowledge good about them, even we love ours best.

I guess we just have different views. As long as people are open minded, and aware of the world, they are not insular to me.

[Nordic Superman]

I was right about there being no WMD.
i was right about the US feeding both sides of the insurgency.

In Oct, you'll see I'm right about bush declaring modicums of victory in Afghan/Iraq.  You'll see I'm right that he's going to nail Osama to a wall right before the election and annouce it standing with McCain by his side lol...

And in a few years, you'll see I"m right about 911 = Inside job.

This is nothing to do with the statements I made...

The USA is the best place for me.  I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.  It's impossible to "average" the highest and lowest of each nation to measure which place is the best.  The USA has slums, and it has mansions.  India has the same.  China has the same.  All countries have some shitty spots, and some awesome spots.  For me, the USA is the place to be.  Of course I know a little bit about the world outside mthis red, white, and blue gun range... but I know enough not to claim to be an expert on it.

No offence but are you too stupid to understand that you're in absolutely NO position to make that statement, having not been to a SINGLE country outside of the US? Do you actually understand the point I am trying to make?

Have you ever been to Norway or another Scandinavian country? Bavaria? Tokyo?

Out of curiosity which US states have you actually visited?

I do see your point, but I don't think he is all that insular. I personally think my nation is the best place to live as well. I've traveled worldwide yes, but not to all 220 nations, so can't say I've seen them all - but still think mine is best for me. Neither 240 or I make irrational comments about other nations and refuse to acknowledge good about them, even we love ours best.

I guess we just have different views. As long as people are open minded, and aware of the world, they are not insular to me.

He's isn't all that insular, but he is on this specific area. I never said you need to see 220 nations let's stay real shall we?

Irrational nationalistic pride doesn't make you right. My point stands firm and correct.

[TerminalPower]

This is nothing to do with the statements I made...

No offence but are you too stupid to understand that you're in absolutely NO position to make that statement, having not been to a SINGLE country outside of the US? Do you actually understand the point I am trying to make?

Have you ever been to Norway or another Scandinavian country? Bavaria? Tokyo?

Out of curiosity which US states have you actually visited?

He's isn't all that insular, but he is on this specific area. I never said you need to see 220 nations let's stay real shall we?

Irrational nationalistic pride doesn't make you right. My point stands firm and correct.

Such a silly argument because you somehow believe you are an authority on the topic.  Your opinion is just as worthless (by my merits, now I am an authority on the topic... see how easy that is?) and I couldn't care if you have lived in 12 different countries for 5 years each.  It's an opinion that I agree with having lived many years outside America.

[Cromespyder]

Extremely true, but on the flip side...the large the population the larger the tax revenue also. Taxing 200 million people, is way more profitable than taxing 20 million.

It's really no never mind to me tbh, just was making a point that maintaining health insurance is an additional, albeit pretty minor, expense often forgotten by some when we make statements.

I do see your point, but I don't think he is all that insular. I personally think my nation is the best place to live as well. I've traveled worldwide yes, but not to all 220 nations, so can't say I've seen them all - but still think mine is best for me. Neither 240 or I make irrational comments about other nations and refuse to acknowledge good about them, even we love ours best.

I guess we just have different views. As long as people are open minded, and aware of the world, they are not insular to me.

what is 'your nation'? why dont you just say the name of the country you live in, are you afraid to or something?

[Deicide]

I am just waiting for the Korea apologist to come back.

[CQ]

what is 'your nation'? why dont you just say the name of the country you live in, are you afraid to or something?

Been doing it for years, no one generally minds. Is it that bothersome? Sorry if so, I felt it was quite harmless of me tbh.

[Deicide]

Been doing it for years, no one generally minds. Is it that bothersome? Sorry if so, I felt it was quite harmless of me tbh.

So...what's your cycle like?

[Cromespyder]

Been doing it for years, no one generally minds. Is it that bothersome? Sorry if so, I felt it was quite harmless of me tbh.

of course its 'harmless, how could it be harmful ? yeah it does bother me, why cant you just say the country you live in,especially if you're proud of it? why the secrecy,are you afraid getbiggers will emigrate to your magical little island? just say the name of your country!

[Deicide]

of course its 'harmless, how could it be harmful ? yeah it does bother me, why cant you just say the country you live in,especially if you're proud of it? why the secrecy,are you afraid getbiggers will emigrate to your magical little island? just say the name of your country!

Gimmik?

[CQ]

Gimmik?

I am not sure what I did to upset their other screen name so much, obviously I did something.

[Cromespyder]

Gimmik?

look at my posts and tell me.

I am not sure what I did to upset their other screen name so much, obviously I did something.

im not 'upset', i just think its strange that you're so afraid to say the name of your country,especially when you talk about it so much.  can you give a logical reason why?  you talk proud of 'your country' but the fact that you're scared/unwilling to say the name of it makes me think you are actually ashamed.

[24KT]

what is 'your nation'? why dont you just say the name of the country you live in, are you afraid to or something?

Your damned right she afraid. She's afraid her little island paradise might become overrun with Umurkans.

I don't blame her one bit! As for me, ...I can toot my country's horn all day long.
I know most of y'all don't have the stones to withstand our winters, but her's are a different story altogether.

[24KT]

yeah it does bother me,

Hey Sarcastic,
I know what country she lives in.
She told me, ...but I'm not telling neither!

Neener neener neeeeeener!

[headhuntersix]

Most of ur people live within what 250 miles of our border..gimme a break...its not Siberia up there.

[Cromespyder]

Your damned right she afraid. She's afraid her little island paradise might become overrun with Umurkans.

I don't blame her one bit! As for me, ...I can toot my country's horn all day long.
I know most of y'all don't have the stones to withstand our winters, but her's are a different story altogether.

i didn't ask you.

[Deicide]

i didn't ask you.

I agree with you Sarcastic; I want to find out what this island is...