this is what makes America great

Published on June 24, 2007 By danielost In Personal Computing

it isn't the constitution

it isn't the politicians

it isn't the army

it isn't the navy

it isn't the air force

it isn't the reserves

it isn't the national guard

it isn't the Hollywood crowd

what makes America great is the people.

this is what i mean. On 9/11 when those towers came down NYC lost the chief fireman.
there were thousands of people down there helping out. and i bet you non of them were asking anyone what the skin color was, or where they were from. i would also bet that there were a few bigots down there helping also at that point not caring about race, color or national origin.

Comments (Page 3)

HG_Eliminator

on Jun 25, 2007

The last bloke in Europe to go around shouting how great his country was and how it was a civilisation above all others shot himself in the head in 1945

he wasnt the last....

and i didnt see any where the OP say it was unique to the US

bobbyhundreds

on Jun 25, 2007

I didn't say the op said it was.I was just emphasizing that we are all capable of humility and comradeship in times of need.So in short just stating my own point of view as everyone else here has.In case you missed it the title of the op is 'this is what makes America great'.

JMSpeakman

on Jun 25, 2007

I Think I've said enought about this subject! We will talk MORE when it changes!!!!

HG_Eliminator

on Jun 25, 2007

yes but in your reply it seemed you thought he was saying it was unique to america or at least you implied it..

The ability to do this is what makes ANY country great,it's not unique to America.

not to mention you added a seemingly condecending retort toward him posting his opinion with

The last bloke in Europe to go around shouting how great his country was and how it was a civilisation above all others shot himself in the head in 1945.

which indicated to me you did not appreciate his post or felt above his post like it made him some how inferior by posting his opinion...

and with Independance day around the corner id hate to think someone was trying to rain on his parade...

bobbyhundreds

on Jun 25, 2007

yes but in your reply it seemed you thought he was saying it was unique to america or at least you implied it..

The ability to do this is what makes ANY country great,it's not unique to America.

not to mention you added a seemingly condecending retort toward him posting his opinion with

The last bloke in Europe to go around shouting how great his country was and how it was a civilisation above all others shot himself in the head in 1945.

You're reading way too much into what I said.I wasn't decrying what the gent said,merely stating my own point of view.It is actually possible to speak on a topic without it being to the detriment of other folks comments you know,and this is what I did.Just exercising my right to free speach as the op and others did.
And as far as independence day goes,I will be toasting it with my American work colleagues in the spirit of freedom we all enjoy.

HG_Eliminator

on Jun 25, 2007

like i said it seemed to me and apparently at least one other, your post was more of a condicending nature toward the OP or other posters, rather than adding to the topic at hand. if I read more in to it than was meant.. my appologies....

but like a said the

it's not unique to America

and

The last bloke in Europe to go around shouting how great his country was and how it was a civilisation above all others shot himself in the head in 1945.

seemed to implicate a more condicending or indignant tone from your post...

bobbyhundreds

on Jun 25, 2007

The last bloke in Europe to go around shouting how great his country was and how it was a civilisation above all others shot himself in the head in 1945.

Ah yes. The inevitable nazi comparison. How droll.

Meant only as a light hearted historical reference to overt nationalism and no more.Do not assume I am anti American,I'm not.

HG_Eliminator

on Jun 25, 2007

Meant only as a light hearted historical reference to overt nationalism and no more.Do not assume I am anti American,I'm not.

ahh ok.. you might use a emoticon or such as to allow others to realize the intent is making light of a comment...as it read it, I was thinking you were being serious...

bobbyhundreds

on Jun 25, 2007

Meant only as a light hearted historical reference to overt nationalism and no more.Do not assume I am anti American,I'm not.

ahh ok.. you might use a emoticon or such as to allow others to realize the intent is making light of a comment...as it read it, I was thinking you were being serious...

Yeh, should have used an emoticon,I guess that's the problem with typed coversation,it's difficult to judge the mood of a post.Trust me I have no axe to grind and I know it's a terrible cliche but some of my best friends are American.

PurrBall

on Jun 25, 2007

New England thanks you.

New England is my home and where I live.

Jythier

on Jun 25, 2007

Emoticons are boring. It's so much more dramatic to have misunderstandings.

bobbyhundreds

on Jun 25, 2007

Emoticons are boring. It's so much more dramatic to have misunderstandings.

hehe

Jythier

on Jun 25, 2007

If your message consists of more emoticons than text, you might be an emoticon junky.

cactoblasta

on Jun 25, 2007

which indicated to me you did not appreciate his post or felt above his post like it made him some how inferior by posting his opinion...

Danny is totally inferior to pretty much anyone. Pumpkins have a greater range of expression and a better grasp on international and national affairs.

Jythier

on Jun 25, 2007

Pumpkins are such alcoholics. They're always getting smashed.

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