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Originally posted by Metallicus
Don't be a quitter. Fight for your country. It is the government that sucks not the people.
Originally posted by jnyblujns
Originally posted by Metallicus
Don't be a quitter. Fight for your country. It is the government that sucks not the people.
Actually, I have to respectfully disagree. The government definitely sucks, but that's really not even the main reason I want to leave. Our entire culture sucks and it just keeps getting worse. A vast majority of people in this country are complete idiots and it's not going to get any better because the idiots breed at a much faster rate than the non-idiots. The reason our government sucks is because the people allow it to and a majority of people in this country just don't care at all so things are not going to get better. We're past the point of no return. If you've ever watched the movie Idiocracy, that's where we are headed very quickly and I don't want to live my life surrounded by it anymore.
I will say this though, what are YOU doing?
Originally posted by jnyblujns
Ok, I'll try and be polite and not call anyone names like some of you have done. Listen, I know I'm in the minority here and I'm fine with that. I honestly think some of you kind of missed the entire point, but that's ok as well.
To those of you who call me a coward, I can see where you're coming from, from your point of view. I will say this though, what are YOU doing? I don't see any of you leading a march on the white house.
I know there are good, intelligent people in this country who want drastic change. Lots of them. But, from where I stand, they're outnumbered about a thousand to one by ignorant, complacent people who see absolutely nothing wrong with the way things are going, and the ignorant, complacent population is growing at a much faster rate. I think the only difference between myself and some of you who are attacking me, is that I just honestly believe deep in my heart that it's too late to do anything. The entire culture of this country is shifting into something that I just no longer want to be a part of.
Those of you who don't believe it's too late, that's fine. That's great actually. I'm glad you still have hope.
I never said anywhere that other countries were perfect and haven't done horrible things as well. I just believe that there are other countries out there that are headed in the right direction and have a culture that I would be happier living in.
I wish nothing but the best for this country and its people, but in my OPINION, I feel that our entire culture in in a downward spiral that cannot be reversed and life is too short to stay in a country you don't like living in because of some unquestioning allegiance I'm suppose to have just because I happened to be born here.edit on 9-2-2013 by jnyblujns because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by ItDepends
Originally posted by jnyblujns
I don't see any of you leading a march on the white house.
I know there are good, intelligent people in this country who want drastic change. Lots of them. But, from where I stand, they're outnumbered about a thousand to one by ignorant, complacent people who see absolutely nothing wrong with the way things are going, and the ignorant, complacent population is growing at a much faster rate.
Those of you who don't believe it's too late, that's fine. That's great actually. I'm glad you still have hope.
I never said anywhere that other countries were perfect and haven't done horrible things as well. I just believe that there are other countries out there that are headed in the right direction and have a culture that I would be happier living in.
I wish nothing but the best for this country and its people, but in my OPINION,
Look, you put this in Rant! So, some of us are just kind of Ranting back.....I have served my Country in the U.S, Military. Doesn't make me any better or greater than anyone else, not saying that. Just a perspective that I bring to the table, along with the rest of my life experiences while living in the Greatest Country in the World, The United States of Americal.
I do not believe we need another Revolution or an attack on our government. I just don't believe that is necessary.
You most definitely are entitled to your OPINION. And maybe, I reacted a little harshly, but, I believe you are closing your eyes to the atrocities in the World and not giving America the credit it deserves. I am not going to sugar coat anything. However, I will come back to this thread later today......I do need to help my neighbors to dig out of this snow.....they are older, I am younger and I want to help them.
I will be back, but, just do something for your self, search the net, and see the problems that exist in other countries....try and see if you can get information from some of these closed countries.....their media is run by their governments.
I vote, I work in the community, I care about people, and I LOVE my Country. But, I do need to leave, but will be back..............I think this could be a very good thread, and I appreciate your effort to communicate your beliefs and opinions. WE just disagree........later.
Peace!! ID