What do you think of when you think of America?

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• Awesome!

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  by Katie on March 19th, 2007

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• awesome!

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  by Katie on March 19th, 2007

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• Humanitarianism? I don't see that at all. If you mean the opportunity to be a humanitarian, then yes, I agree. But if you mean that the majority of the country has a humanitarian ideology, then I disagree. But I'm completely with you on the rest of your answer. Especially the part about the far left and the far right. That is the very reason for me being a centrist. Overall, I believe this to be a good answer. So, have some points.

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  by Castrate on October 14th, 2007

• The U.S. provides more humanitarian relief than any other country in the world, that is why I included it. I do understand your objection as part of the definition of humanitarianism would be considered violated by warfare to those who disagree with military actions.

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  by Cowboy-Matter of Fact on October 14th, 2007

• Actually, now that I think about it, a country in and of itself, should be more humanitarian. And I agree, that the United States comes as close to being concerned about the people, as you can probably get. But when it comes to individuals, I think that most are not "wholly" concerned about the human race. I am by far, not a humanitarian, for the main reason that I have little, to no faith in humanity. I think that humans are weak, easily destroyed creatures, and I see no reason to put my hope in such a thing. And I think that most Americans feel this way as well. Which would explain the 90% or so Americans that are religious, for they rather put their hope in a God than mankind.

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  by Castrate on October 14th, 2007

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• What do you mean? I have friends from the UK, and they have plenty of freedom... They also have decent whether (depending on where you are in the UK), friendly people, and justice prevails probably as much as here in the states. And they have plenty of variety, trust me. They have all kinds there, just like America. I just don't see why you had to add that last part to your answer...

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  by Castrate on October 14th, 2007

• I live in the UK, I just find the nanny state aspect oppressive and on the increase.

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  by smart9426 on October 15th, 2007

• I always thought the UK had more freedom than my home country from my prespective, but maybe you and I are "the grass is greener across the pond" types.
  
  Personally, love the UK and it's people and it's history, and a lot of my friends are British, but would still rather live in Spain or Latin America though! ^_^

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  by Arctico-The-Wolf Supports Leonard Peltier on December 17th, 2011

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• im a couch potato..go figure

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  by Juggernaut on March 19th, 2007

• id be more surprised if you said you werent...

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  by mcclisteraf on March 19th, 2007

• well..iam trying to exercise lol..lazy fat american? -not!

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  by Juggernaut on March 19th, 2007

• not everyone is, but the vast majority of people are.

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  by mcclisteraf on March 19th, 2007

• I'm neither lazy or fat, and I'm American. None of my friends or family are lazy or fat, and they're American. So though I get what you're saying and agree in a general way, it's myopic.

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  by gone on March 19th, 2007

• Just because u know some people that are in decent shape, doesnt make up for the fact that America has a greater percent of fat people than all the other countries.

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  by mcclisteraf on March 20th, 2007

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• Ah, a Texan. Oh, wait.. they keep their guns on their person, not in the glove box.

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  by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on October 10th, 2007

• it's his wife's in the glovebox, he's rubbing the barrel of his own gun against his crotch.

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  by Emma is sick of ignorant bullies on October 10th, 2007

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• I'm "American" and my mind automatically includes Mexico as well when they say "America", your not alone!

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  by Arctico-The-Wolf Supports Leonard Peltier on December 17th, 2011

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• Very well done Katie.

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  by Cowboy-Matter of Fact on October 10th, 2007

• thanks!

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  by Katie on October 10th, 2007

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• You are so absolutely right! I agree that we do need to bring our troops completely home. We also need to close our borders. If we did that, and stopped imports and relied on ourselves to provide everything, could you imagine what China would be like? They rely so much on us that they would crash so fast. It drives me nuts when I hear people saying that the USA gets into everyones business. We get into it because your leaders ask us for help! I would love to see what the world would be like if we did just close ourselves from the rest of the world. People would get mad at us and call us mean and say that we dont care about anyone but ourselves, when before they would say that we get into their business to much. People just are never satisfied it seems like. We would have so many countries running to us begging for our help. Im not saying that the USA is perfect. We have our problems, but what country doesn't have any problems?! This country is the best in the world though. In no other country can you get so many opportunities, chances, and a sense of pride, the list could go on and on. No other country gives more aid to the outside world then we do.
  glnflwrs you are completely right!

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  by JakeB123 on February 28th, 2010