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  1. 09-30-2009 #1
    symple19
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    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/...36817&fsrc=nwl
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  2. 09-30-2009 #2
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    "proud to be an american, what the 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
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    I was half expecting to see Texas on there. It's what I probably would have put.
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    at the # of responses to this thread
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    Quote Originally Posted by jman3000
    I was half expecting to see Texas on there. It's what I probably would have put.
    +millions.
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    nationalism=imagined communi es. i guess we aren't imaging that much
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  8. 10-01-2009 #8
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    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.
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    I'm proud of Portugal's low position in this poll.
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  10. 10-01-2009 #10
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    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.
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    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
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    Well duh, How can you not love respect and admire a nation whose national pastime is midget tossing.....GO OZ.
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    Quote Originally Posted by boutons_deux
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DarkReign
    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.
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 101A
    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'.
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