Is America culturally arrogant?

[jd_uk]

yeah. . .ummmmm. . .you forgot one. . .fucking FREEDOM!! we invented the shit and we protect it with our lives. . .everyday. . .show me another country that is THAT serious about their "culture". . .bunch of fucking pussies wagging their fingers at us while we do ALL of the dirty work. . .don't like it?? fuck you!

we have a constitution and a way of life the the rest of the fucking world is envious of. . .they can say what they want. . .but they all know it's true. . .without freedom, you can take all that "culture" bullshit and shove it right up your ass. . .outside of the united states only the elite get to enjoy all of the so-called culture. . .what the fuck good is it if you're only exposure to it is in a fucking book for chrissakes??!! here. . .anyone can enjoy ANYTHING that this country has to offer. . .you want something?? all you gotta do is get off your dead-ass and work for it. . .show me another place that even comes close.

*steps down from soap box*

I'm not so sure Americans feel any more free than people from many other countries in the world.

 

[rudy76]

America is overly proud - not arrogant.

The difference is obvious when you go to a ball game and listen to or see how many music / commentary references are made to war time, the civil war, WWII etc.

I sort of like it - it makes you you feel joined even if you aren't and I'm really not but I can get sucked in like everyone else.

 

[digimon7068]

I'm not so sure Americans feel any more free than people from many other countries in the world.

if they don't "feel" it. . .it's because they are lazy and have taken it for granted for so long that they do not have a clue how good they have it. . .most americans wouldn't last five minutes in any other country. . .most of the "rights" that they enjoy everyday are actually only "privileges". . .that they would not have anywhere else but here. . .

 

[digimon7068]

I'm not so sure Americans feel any more free than people from many other countries in the world.

oh. . .and i love the british and i hate the french. . .and the mamacita in your ava has a smokin' body. . .that is all. . .

 

[redsamurai]

ok, you need to get out of the country more often bro. Your assertion that only rich people in other countries get to experience their country's culture is pointedly absurd and unfounded. I don't know where you've been, maybe some of the old soviet block countries.........but in Germany, Italy, spain......where I've been the most...........the middle class people have alot more fun than middle class people here. They just have different idea's of fun. They get out more........they don't sit at home at marvel at their brand new 1080p LCD.......which admittedly in alot of those countries.....the middle class can't afford. But I assure the average middle class guy in the above mentioned countries in Europe is having more fun and getting laid by cooler and hotter chicks than the average middle class guy here in the States. I guess it comes down to banging hot chicks vs. xbox live on a brand new high def screen. lol

And as for freedom.........why would it be different living in France or England or Germany? I'm pretty sure they're free now too. You could argue that they may pay more taxes or some shit like that..........but as far as freedoms go, shit.......how about amsterdam? They're alot more free than we are.......

So remember.......you're only free to do something as long as Uncle Sam can find a way to regulate it....ie make money off of it. If he can't find a way to legally tax something.......so sorry, you're fucked.

yeah. . .ummmmm. . .you forgot one. . .fucking FREEDOM!! we invented the shit and we protect it with our lives. . .everyday. . .show me another country that is THAT serious about their "culture". . .bunch of fucking pussies wagging their fingers at us while we do ALL of the dirty work. . .don't like it?? fuck you!

we have a constitution and a way of life the the rest of the fucking world is envious of. . .they can say what they want. . .but they all know it's true. . .without freedom, you can take all that "culture" bullshit and shove it right up your ass. . .outside of the united states only the elite get to enjoy all of the so-called culture. . .what the fuck good is it if you're only exposure to it is in a fucking book for chrissakes??!! here. . .anyone can enjoy ANYTHING that this country has to offer. . .you want something?? all you gotta do is get off your dead-ass and work for it. . .show me another place that even comes close.

*steps down from soap box*

 

[rykertest]

Is America culturally arrogant?

No, those that come here and expect US to cater to THEM are. When in rome do as the romans do, not complain because they don't recognize holy goat day like your village in domu-click-click-aboogoo does.

 

[digimon7068]

ok, you need to get out of the country more often bro.

everywhere i go (outside of the u.s.) i am faced with certain preconceived notions as a result of my lineage. . .i have neither the time, nor the strength, nor the patience to overcome those prejudices at this point in my life. . .i'll stay here. . .and spend my hard earned money here. . .and i stand by every word i said. . .

 

[digimon7068]

But I assure the average middle class guy in the above mentioned countries in Europe is having more fun and getting laid by cooler and hotter chicks than the average middle class guy here in the States.

oh. . .and the "average middle class guy" in all those other countries was born into the middle class and has a better chance of getting hit by lightening than escaping the bonds of middle-classdom. . .here, you can be born into the middle class (or even the lower middle class) and wind up being president of the united states. . .ask bill clinton. . .NO ONE HAS THE FREEDOM THAT WE DO. . ..PERIOD. . .and freedom is expensive. . .the cost in both money and lives is, at times, significant, but if there's a better way, i haven't seen it yet. . .

 

[redsamurai]

everywhere i go (outside of the u.s.) i am faced with certain preconceived notions as a result of my lineage. . .i have neither the time, nor the strength, nor the patience to overcome those prejudices at this point in my life. . .i'll stay here. . .and spend my hard earned money here. . .and i stand by every word i said. . .

I don't know, I've never experienced that kind of a reception by foreigners........but I know many that have. Maybe it's because I don't act like the typical american wherever I go......but people, even in middle class suburbs that don't often see foreigners......treat me just fine. Maybe because I'm 270 pounds.......who knows. But I will admit that the French are annoying........but they've been annoying english speaking people since the 12 century. Of all the people that should be somewhat more tolerable of americans........you'd think it would be them.

 

[digimon7068]

I don't know, I've never experienced that kind of a reception by foreigners........but I know many that have. Maybe it's because I don't act like the typical american wherever I go......but people, even in middle class suburbs that don't often see foreigners......treat me just fine. Maybe because I'm 270 pounds.......who knows. But I will admit that the French are annoying........but they've been annoying english speaking people since the 12 century. Of all the people that should be somewhat more tolerable of americans........you'd think it would be them.

i love you man. . .