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Khal

Righto, the Yanks got a bad wrap pretty much all through last year (and the year before... and the year before... and...

)

So I thought I'd start a thread about what I reckon is good about the U.S.

First up: They have a huge supply of 924's and they can buy 'em for next to nothing (compared to what we pay). That's pretty cool.

And they call a Chemist/Pharmacy a "Drug Store". I love that! It's where you buy drugs so why not call it a drug store!
Chemist... Pffft

They kicked Englands arse, in a war, no less! Aussies love anyone who kicks Englands arse

Keep 'em comin'...
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endwrench · Joined: 07 Dec 2002 Posts: 1631 Location: Victor, Montana

Gee Kahl! I'm getting all misty eyed!!

The best thing about America is the fact we recognize that ALL people are born with certain rights and they are not "given" to us by goverments or some other men.

Next best thing: if you threaten me or mine I'm gonna shoot your ass!!

Todd

timstar92404 · Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Posts: 2075 Location: richmond BC

when I first moved from Germany when I was was very young went to the states for a few months to stay with family there before coming to Canada and I was expecting to see Cowboys and Indians like in those western movies, I was disappointed

I don't know the U.S is a pretty nice country,
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Paul · Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:48 pm Post subject:

Wisconsin has both cowboys and Indians.
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Khal · Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:07 pm Post subject:

Oh, and they have Las Vegas! An entire city devoted to Sin. Nice.

And the worlds' most kick-arse fun parks!

And they have the Space Shuttle! Very cool

And apparently you don't have to wear a helmet when you're riding a motorcylce in Wisconsin... We're legally required to wear a helmet when riding a skateboard on the bloody footpath!

Oh yeah, and every Yank I met was very polite... seriously! It seems to be a national obsession!
I'd let fly with a string of choice expletives and they'd look at me like I just strangled a kitten! Weird. But cool.
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Ozzie · Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 6:20 pm Post subject:

I think their patriotism and national pride sets an example.
They are taught a lot about their country at school.

(although in my experience they are a bit naive about the rest of the planet)
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D Hook · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3158 Location: Omaha, NE

timstar92404 · Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Posts: 2075 Location: richmond BC

what are you talking aboot in Canada we live in Igloos and spend most of the day ice fishing.
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Ozzie · Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 10:50 pm Post subject:

And in Sydney they close the harbour bridge daily at noon to allow the kangaroos to move into the cooler parts of town.
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Its AUTO and its BLACK
Montego Black on black/red
Engineer of Electro/Mechanical Systems Maintenance

924RACR · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 12:16 am Post subject:

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Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

Most of my dealings buying parts for the 924 have been with Americans, either through the board or EBay or an online order company. I have had nothing but good experiences, they have all been friendly, helpful and honest.

Through my travels as a Judo competitor I have met, trianed and competed with many Americans and they have always been humble in defeat and gracious in victory.

Both my sisters live in the US, so I'm glad they were able to put their very specialized higher education to a productive use as the opportunities in Canada are sometimes limited due to our small population.

I think when people start bashing America (as they do other countries...Canada, Iraq, England, Australia etc etc etc) they need to remember that 99% of the people in that country are just like you. They go to work every day, they struggle to pay their mortgage and do the best they can for their family.
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Rukh · Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 45 Location: Parker, CO

Khal · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:23 am Post subject:

tomcooper · Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 301 Location: Waterloo, Nebraska

Don,

I know where they are. If you can find me a 931 head, I'll let you in on the secret. I'll bet Jim knows where they are also.

Tom