AS41

You do realize you're talking to a guy who had nothing to start with and moved 8000 miles away to one of the hardest countries to move to in the world, right? I don't want to hear about how difficult it is. Some people need to stop wasting time, bitching about how much their country sucks and how bad life is and do something about it. Borders create wars? How the hell do you figure that? Wars aren't created because of governmental laws which should be obvious considering that in some parts of the world, homosexuality carries a death sentence, yet we're not fighting them. What causes wars are extremest with weapons that want to make a point. Also, even if we were all one government, do you really think we could survive economically without being broken up by borders? Peoples ideals would clash so badly it would do nothing but end up with a ton of civil wars as they resisted the government change. I can't even begin to imagine what a mess it would be. Whatever though, I'm not into arguing this. Like I said, move if you're not happy and don't tell me how difficult it is because I've done it. Edit: You know what, I'm done looking at this thread.

And can you imagine what would happen if we didn't have boarders? You wouldn't be able to move out of what you feel is a bad situation. You don't like America? You can go to Canada, you don't like Canada? You can go to England, you don't like government England has? You can go to Africa if you really wanted! Boarders give us the freedom of choice. We can choose what type of government we want to live under. Some of us like capitalism, some of us are comfortable with socialism, some people would prefer anarchy and to live God knows where, etc. Not referring to you here James: Like I said, I don't understand why some of you are complaining, you can move.

You could just quit using straws, I hear it causes herpes.

I couldn't exactly tell you what the worst movie I've ever seen was, but I can tell you what THE BEST movie was, Sharknado. The plot was thicker than honey kept at -20 degrees, the acting was amazing and the graphics were mind boggling. What a movie... Yeah...

Where I live, this cannot be further from the truth. I have never seen people take more pride in their work, be more involved in what they do, and let me tell you, most of them are amazing people to talk to. The culture shock of where I live is the simple fact that it is that there are things that are so polar opposite of the USA that I never would have imagined it would have even exist. What pisses me off probably the most about people in the USA are those who are in the shitter, they've given up on trying to crawl up and want to bring everybody down to their level. They see somebody with a nice new Corvette and hate the person because 'what did that person do to deserve that car.' Money can be made, changes can be done, the only thing that is stopping people are the messed up ideals that this country isn't theirs and there's nothing they can do. Change is the hardest thing, it takes work, time, effort, but it can be done. For you, I suggest you try your move to Canada, you may like it a lot more. Possibly British Columbia if you would like to live among the mountains. You don't have to move somewhere you will feel patriotic, just happy(or happier).

It all really just depends on the person. Different people define the same things in all different ways. Just remember that it's not only how one was raised by their parents, but also their life experiences growing up. Everything that has ever happened to you in the past has an effect on your future and the way you think. This is also the reason why Engineers are supposed to take so many damn science classes. You'll never remember all of this stuff, you wont use a lot of it, but it actually makes you think in a different way. So then I've got to ask, what country are you looking at moving to if you disagree with your own so much? Where do you feel you will be best suited? That or what are you doing to change your own country?

I disagree with that quote. Patriotism is more of a love and respect for your country, doesn't mean you think it's superior to every other country. I love the USA, but a lot of people can be assholes, I don't agree with the government at all, and I believe other countries are superior in different ways. I believe the USA has its good points and while I can see myself living in another country for the rest of my life, there's nothing quite like home. I feel that I am patriotic simply because even though my country has flaws, I still love it. I say that as I currently live in Japan, by the way.

Vroom, I'm a motorcycle.

Sometimes when I go to a restaurant, I don't take the salt shakers and little plates/bowls. I only wish I had more.

I am always concerned about how I present myself, how I look, my body movements, my voice, what I say, always pay attention to it. More importantly, always pay attention to the person in front of you, it's about them, not you.

AS41 - My screen name is based after an engine block that was manufactured in Brazil for aircooled Volkswagen beetles. First image that comes up, that exact same engine block:

Not bad, not my taste, 5/10 For yooouuuuuuu:

No no, I completely agree with you on the definition of music there. 8/10, I actually like that. If you want harder music:

0/10 - That wasn't music

Cocaine I'm stuck in Japan, what should I do?