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this is what makes America great

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this is what makes America great

from JoeUser Forums
it isn't the constitution

it isn't the politicians

it isn't the army

it isn't the navy

it isn't the air force

it isn't the reserves

it isn't the national guard

it isn't the Hollywood crowd

what makes America great is the people.

this is what i mean. On 9/11 when those towers came down NYC lost the chief fireman.
there were thousands of people down there helping out. and i bet you non of them were asking anyone what the skin color was, or where they were from. i would also bet that there were a few bigots down there helping also at that point not caring about race, color or national origin.

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Reply #27 from WinCustomize Forums Top
So someone posts basically saying it's really cool that folks can rise to the bigger picture. That when something so large happens that's beyond the scope of individual or tribal bigotry, our humanity transcends and is able to meet the challenge of the moment.

Then much of the rest of the thread just illustrates why it seems so bloody noteworthy.....

I just note that when push comes to shove, people can still amaze & delight. I find it re-assuring and have no problem when someone chooses to remind me of it.

Star Control: Origins
Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hang on.... Britain is "Great", America is "United".   
Reply #29 from WinCustomize Forums Top
hehe good word play bro:)
Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top
When there where bombings on the London transport system and folk lost their lives the general public,and the emergency services (regardless,of creed colour or religion) pulled together just as our American cousins did during their moment of tragedy.
The ability to do this is what makes ANY country great,it's not unique to America.

The last bloke in Europe to go around shouting how great his country was and how it was a civilisation above all others shot himself in the head in 1945.
Reply #31 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The last bloke in Europe to go around shouting how great his country was and how it was a civilisation above all others shot himself in the head in 1945



he wasnt the last....


and i didnt see any where the OP say it was unique to the US

Reply #32 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I didn't say the op said it was.I was just emphasizing that we are all capable of humility and comradeship in times of need.So in short just stating my own point of view as everyone else here has.In case you missed it the title of the op is 'this is what makes America great'.
Reply #33 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I Think I've said enought about this subject! We will talk MORE when it changes!!!!
Reply #34 from WinCustomize Forums Top

yes but in your reply it seemed you thought he was saying it was unique to america or at least you implied it..
The ability to do this is what makes ANY country great,it's not unique to America.



not to mention you added a seemingly condecending retort toward him posting his opinion with
The last bloke in Europe to go around shouting how great his country was and how it was a civilisation above all others shot himself in the head in 1945.
which indicated to me you did not appreciate his post or felt above his post like it made him some how inferior by posting his opinion...

and with Independance day around the corner id hate to think someone was trying to rain on his parade...
Reply #35 from WinCustomize Forums Top

yes but in your reply it seemed you thought he was saying it was unique to america or at least you implied it..
The ability to do this is what makes ANY country great,it's not unique to America.



not to mention you added a seemingly condecending retort toward him posting his opinion with
The last bloke in Europe to go around shouting how great his country was and how it was a civilisation above all others shot himself in the head in 1945.
which indicated to me you did not appreciate his post or felt above his post like it made him some how inferior by posting his opinion...

and with Independance day around the corner id hate to think someone was trying to rain on his parade...


You're reading way too much into what I said.I wasn't decrying what the gent said,merely stating my own point of view.It is actually possible to speak on a topic without it being to the detriment of other folks comments you know,and this is what I did.Just exercising my right to free speach as the op and others did.
And as far as independence day goes,I will be toasting it with my American work colleagues in the spirit of freedom we all enjoy.  
 
Reply #36 from WinCustomize Forums Top
like i said it seemed to me and apparently at least one other, your post was more of a condicending nature toward the OP or other posters, rather than adding to the topic at hand. if I read more in to it than was meant.. my appologies....

but like a said the
it's not unique to America
and
The last bloke in Europe to go around shouting how great his country was and how it was a civilisation above all others shot himself in the head in 1945.
seemed to implicate a more condicending or indignant tone from your post...
Reply #37 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The last bloke in Europe to go around shouting how great his country was and how it was a civilisation above all others shot himself in the head in 1945.


Ah yes. The inevitable nazi comparison. How droll.


Meant only as a light hearted historical reference to overt nationalism and no more.Do not assume I am anti American,I'm not.
Reply #38 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Meant only as a light hearted historical reference to overt nationalism and no more.Do not assume I am anti American,I'm not.




ahh ok.. you might use a emoticon or such as to allow others to realize the intent is making light of a comment...as it read it, I was thinking you were being serious...
Reply #39 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Meant only as a light hearted historical reference to overt nationalism and no more.Do not assume I am anti American,I'm not.




ahh ok.. you might use a emoticon or such as to allow others to realize the intent is making light of a comment...as it read it, I was thinking you were being serious...


Yeh, should have used an emoticon,I guess that's the problem with typed coversation,it's difficult to judge the mood of a post.Trust me I have no axe to grind and I know it's a terrible cliche but some of my best friends are American.  
Reply #40 from WinCustomize Forums Top
New England thanks you.


New England is my home and where I live.
Reply #41 from JoeUser Forums Top
Emoticons are boring. It's so much more dramatic to have misunderstandings.
Reply #42 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Emoticons are boring. It's so much more dramatic to have misunderstandings.


hehe     
Reply #43 from JoeUser Forums Top
If your message consists of more emoticons than text, you might be an emoticon junky.
Reply #44 from JoeUser Forums Top
which indicated to me you did not appreciate his post or felt above his post like it made him some how inferior by posting his opinion...


Danny is totally inferior to pretty much anyone. Pumpkins have a greater range of expression and a better grasp on international and national affairs.
Reply #45 from JoeUser Forums Top
Pumpkins are such alcoholics. They're always getting smashed.
Reply #46 from JoeUser Forums Top
Hitler was a vegetarian, and a painter. At one point in his life, he had not killed millions of people. He's not that bad of a guy, once you forget the mass-murder.
Reply #47 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Europe wouldn't of been Europe if not thanks to America.
Reply #48 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Meant only as a light hearted historical reference to overt nationalism and no more.


Ah, the LIGHTHEARTED Hitler reference. How could I have missed that?


That's how I meant it,yes.  
Reply #49 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The last bloke in Europe to go around shouting how great his country was and how it was a civilisation above all others shot himself in the head in 1945.


Fastest Godwin's law ever.