How many people here want to be real astronauts when they grow up?

[Guest GroundHOG-2010]

says the anachist

Anarchist strive for an equal society with no govenment. America I have to laugh at because of how bad the govenment is.

[Johno]

I don\'t actually hate America. In fact, I\'m rather a fan. But I\'d appeal to the patriotism which appears common in your country.

Yes, you understand, don\'t you - the pride in your country that sometimes brings you to tears when the National Anthem is played. Especially when you\'ve achieved something significant as a nation, such as landing on the moon, winning Gold at the Olympics or some such.

Now consider - instead of being proud of being American, you\'re proud of being Australian. Or English. Or Zimbabwean for that matter.

No, for many of us, despite not having any problems with the USA, becoming American would be too high a price to pay for even the amazing joy of being an astronaut.

However, I even envy the Canadians - since they have a Space Agency, at least the Americans will fly their astronauts without them having to become Americans. For crying out loud, it\'d only take one guy in Canberra with a desk and a sign saying 'Australian Space Agency'. We spend more on buying bow ties for our diplomats every year . . .

[Caesar15]

I don\'t actually hate America. In fact, I\'m rather a fan. But I\'d appeal to the patriotism which appears common in your country.

Yes, you understand, don\'t you - the pride in your country that sometimes brings you to tears when the National Anthem is played. Especially when you\'ve achieved something significant as a nation, such as landing on the moon, winning Gold at the Olympics or some such. Also gaining inpdedence from one of the most power-fullest nation at the time,

Now consider - instead of being proud of being American, you\'re proud of being Australian. Or English. Or Zimbabwean for that matter.

No, for many of us, despite not having any problems with the USA, becoming American would be too high a price to pay for even the amazing joy of being an astronaut.

However, I even envy the Canadians - since they have a Space Agency, at least the Americans will fly their astronauts without them having to become Americans. For crying out loud, it\'d only take one guy in Canberra with a desk and a sign saying 'Australian Space Agency'. We spend more on buying bow ties for our diplomats every year . . .

[Misterspork]

I think the grammar of some also degrades our reputation.

[Caesar15]

I think the grammar of some also degrades our reputation.

Wonder who that cod be

*whistles

[Guest GroundHOG-2010]

Snip

I don\'t hate americans or america. Its just a country with a very vocal population. I really respect most americans, just not the politicians.

[JupiterII]

Here\'s a videosa that seem somewhat relevant to the current conversation.

Of course this video is not a reason itself for not really liking the US, but it does point out some things.

[Guest]

I dunno, Canada seems alot nicer. Shame we cant act the same way

[ping111]

Mwahahaha!