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symple19
09-30-2009, 03:46 PM
I found this poll interesting. Would have thought America would be higher. Not surprising that the Aussies came in first though.

http://www.economist.com/daily/news/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14536817&fsrc=nwl
hater
09-30-2009, 03:53 PM
"proud to be an american, what the fuck is that thing? your normally proud if you have acomplished something being born in a random place isnt something to be proud of you can enjoy your country though"

George Carlin
jman3000
09-30-2009, 03:57 PM
I was half expecting to see Texas on there. It's what I probably would have put.
cheguevara
09-30-2009, 08:02 PM
:lmao at the # of responses to this thread
Winehole23
09-30-2009, 10:37 PM
I was half expecting to see Texas on there. It's what I probably would have put.+millions. :lobt2:
iggypop123
10-01-2009, 12:00 AM
nationalism=imagined communitites. i guess we aren't imaging that much
CubanSucks
10-01-2009, 02:56 AM
:lol Japan
boutons_deux
10-01-2009, 05:13 AM
Japan is a shame-based society, very different from US where the myth of the isolated "rugged individual" is beyond the reach of society's conventions.

contrast with American where right-wingers have no shame, no honor, will spew any toxic crap without any responsibility to the truth or society.
mogrovejo
10-01-2009, 05:53 AM
I'm proud of Portugal's low position in this poll.
101A
10-01-2009, 08:58 AM
They measured "Trust" "Respect" "Pride" and "Admiration"

I am very proud of my country. "Respect" is a tough one; I probably wouldn't score it real high on a scale.

"Admiration" the same....

"Trust" Please.

If only "pride" was asked; I'm sure the U.S. would finish on up there...as the question was asked, however....

"Texas" would do very well, IMO.
DarkReign
10-01-2009, 09:36 AM
You Texans and the whole state pride thing...never understand it.

Did they use a scale of 1 to 10? If not, I will.

Trust: -10

Admiration: 4

Respect: 5

Pride: 9
hope4dopes
10-01-2009, 09:38 AM
Well duh, How can you not love respect and admire a nation whose national pastime is midget tossing.....GO OZ.
NoOptionB
10-02-2009, 07:32 AM
the myth of the isolated "rugged individual" is beyond the reach of society's conventions.



Maybe for you lil' guy.

Not all of us are weak.
101A
10-02-2009, 07:46 AM
You Texans and the whole state pride thing...never understand it.


Well, you're from Michigan.

Of course you don't understand it.

Residing in Pa now; they understand it, but don't have it.
101A
10-02-2009, 07:49 AM
OT - but continuing the State Pride thread:

Saw a bumper sticker (or shirt), can't remember which:


Don't ever ask a person where they're from.

If they're from Texas, they'll tell you.

If they're not, well, it'll just be embarrassing.
DarkReign
10-02-2009, 10:16 AM
Well, you're from Michigan.

Of course you don't understand it.

Residing in Pa now; they understand it, but don't have it.

Ha, I see what you did thar'.