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Originally posted by Fledz Can the US get more retarded? Apparently yes

Just like the common people. I suggest you add a little bit more depth and insight to your future comments. To say that an entire country (which might aswell be divided into four or five equal parts - each sharing different traditions, laws and even different accents) is evil or misguided because of what happens in one state, I find it, well, unimpressive

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Originally posted by diggerz Just like the common people. I suggest you add a little bit more depth and insight to your future comments. To say that an entire country (which might aswell be divided into four or five equal parts - each sharing different traditions, laws and even different accents) is unimpressive.

It's the internet and the c0r of all places. I suggest you stop acting like it's a government convention where everybody is in suits and on their best behaviour.
While I agree on your points, it's your people who shape your nation. Want it or not, but the world judges you as a nation together, not as individuals. Especially in cases such as this. You have the power to change it yet many of you refuse to do so and then complain when the rest of the world gets on your ass about it. Stop wasting time complaining about how it's your "bad apples" and go actually do something about it.

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You went on a completely different tangent. I called your attention because I read "typical-common-middle class European Anti-American insult" and I thought that maybe you had something more productive or engaging to say. But no, you went on the "preaching morals" tangent and you began talking about "change" and "people have the power"

No, thanks.

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Originally posted by Fledz It's the internet and the c0r of all places. I suggest you stop acting like it's a government convention where everybody is in suits and on their best behaviour. While I agree on your points, it's your people who shape your nation. Want it or not, but the world judges you as a nation together, not as individuals. Especially in cases such as this. You have the power to change it yet many of you refuse to do so and then complain when the rest of the world gets on your ass about it. Stop wasting time complaining about how it's your "bad apples" and go actually do something about it.

I'm also sure Croatia's government has never decided on anything wrong, and if they did, the country as a whole would rise up against their government representatives.

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Originally posted by Audious I'm also sure Croatia's government has never decided on anything wrong, and if they did, the country as a whole would rise up against their government representatives.

just as long as there are no guns involved!

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Originally posted by diggerz You went on a completely different tangent. I called your attention because I read "typical-common-middle class European Anti-American insult" and I thought that maybe you had something more productive or engaging to say. But no, you went on the "preaching morals" tangent and you began talking about "change" and "people have the power" No, thanks.

I do that on purpose partly to see such predictable reactions, but also because it might actually force some of you to actually attempt to do something about it.

Might help you to develop a bit of a tougher skin as well. I've got plenty to say but this isn't the right forum for it. I understand full well that there are many, many Americans who don't fall into the idiot category. In fact, I'm often one of the very first people to defend you when it gets serious but it still doesn't change the fact that you're seen as a nation together.

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Originally posted by Audious I'm also sure Croatia's government has never decided on anything wrong, and if they did, the country as a whole would rise up against their government representatives.

Of course they did and still do, but that's more to do with corruption. We have some of the worst corruption levels in the world which is why it's tough to change things but they are getting better. The problem is the country is relatively new (in terms of independence) and is still in a phase of rebuilding. The issues between Croatia and the US are fundamentally so different though that they are incomparable. We're talking apples and oranges here and it's blatantly clear what a cheap shot that is, which by the way was a bad way to approach things

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Originally posted by Fledz Of course they did and still do, but that's more to do with corruption. We have some of the worst corruption levels in the world which is why it's tough to change things but they are getting better. The problem is the country is relatively new (in terms of independence) and is still in a phase of rebuilding. The issues between Croatia and the US are fundamentally so different though that they are incomparable. We're talking apples and oranges here and it's blatantly clear what a cheap shot that is, which by the way was a bad way to approach things

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Originally posted by Fledz It's the internet and the c0r of all places. I suggest you stop acting like it's a government convention where everybody is in suits and on their best behaviour.

had to be done.

Well the man wanted a serious reply. There it was

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Fledz, there is very little that individuals can do to change some of the major problems. In economics it boils down to adapting to the current state and politically there's nothing more important than to encourage people to vote.

I think the main issues such as Oil Prices, are issues that average citizens can do very little about.imo.

This matter obviously can't be resolved by mere words on the internet.

Gentlemen, I propose a duel to the death. You will meet tomorrow at the height of noon, in my backyard. BYO swords and beer.

Light refreshments will be served.

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Originally posted by Sushipunk Fosters will be served.

same thing.

Agreed to a degree, but individuals choose the people that govern them (in most cases). That's an entirely different discussion in itself though.

EDIT - Fosters...yuck. Why would you make a beer "fruity"

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