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2015/08/03 05:52:23
Subject: Its official, America is the best country in the world!
It was a British guy who coined the "if at first you don't succeed" thing. I love this video, it's hilarious
Woops, he just popularised it. A yank did invent it. Still, if its popularised by a brit, that kind of stops it being a uniquely US saying. I'm super disappointed it's an Aussie presenting here.
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I wish I had time for all the game systems I own, let alone want to own...
2015/08/03 06:26:54
Subject: Its offcial, America is the best country in the world!
Well that was surreal; 5 minutes waiting for a punch-line that never came.
motyak wrote: I'm super disappointed it's an Aussie presenting here.
It's understandable really, to many Aussies, America must look like some kind of idyllic paradise; after-all, they don't have Tony Abbot running the place.
I think he could have gone into more detail about what exactly he means by "the opportunity to fail". Some countries have more or less expense and bureaucracy when it comes to starting a small business, it wouldn't be difficult to have less than Germany (known to be one of the worst), though I doubt the US is the easiest in the world either.
I'm also not convinced that the prospect of not being able to afford things like hospital care, makes failure any easier, or less likely. Seems to me that it just adds insult to injury.
2015/08/03 09:56:25
Subject: Its offcial, America is the best country in the world!
America does give a lot of aid, in raw value greater than any other, but 'most generous' is an interesting label. America can afford to give more than other due to the size of their economy. If you rank counties giving aid by a percentage of the national income, America are about 20th, Finland is on top followed by most of Western Europe. Another interesting thing is that (according to wiki) the U.S. give approx $32b while the UK gives $18b, not to be sneezed at, nearly 2/3rds the aid given with only a fifth as many people. So are Americans 'most generous'?
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2015/08/03 12:29:59
Subject: Re:Its official, America is the best country in the world!
For satire it was lacking any clear punchlines, for a serious appraisal it was listing too many weak/obviously false arguments.
Unfocussed australian humour or shameless sycophanting?
Well, I had a look at the "John Prager University" and their video about the Nuclear Deal with the Iran. It started with Nazi Germany and Britains appeasement policy.
Somehow I was reluctant to continue, so I did not check out their vids about "Why I left Greenpeace", "The lies about climate change" and "GMO are actually super good, don't believe those liberal hippies".
Anyone else with a higher pain threshold or total neglect for his/her own life time willing to do that?
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2015/08/03 12:57:45
Subject: Its official, America is the best country in the world!
Well for the foriengers on the board Prager is what we call, a dick, and makes money acting like that. Best to just point and laugh Nelson style.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
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2015/08/03 13:20:03
Subject: Re:Its official, America is the best country in the world!
Sorry guys, but you are too late.
Russia has already been offcially voted as the best country in the world. I know you guys are jealous, but the world has democratically decided.
Russia voted Best Country in the World By Connie Higgins, Moscow
Last updated on August 3, 2015
The Russians can be proud of their country as it has been voted Best Country in the World last night (Sunday August, 2) during the annual WCA ceremony. The Russian people were also voted Nicest people on the planet.
More than a hundred prizes have been awarded during the 2015 World Countries Awards, the most prestigious international award ceremony in the world. A night to remember for the people of Russia as they swept nearly all the awards available.
Historic Win For Russia
The Russian team could hardly hide its excitement as the celebrations went on. “Are we surprised? Not really”, Russian Team leader told the journalist, speaking just after receiving the award for Most Humble People In The World.
It turns out that due to a tiny logistical concern, only votes from the Russian judges has been counted. However, Russian organizers emphasized that the issue could not have had any impact on the final outcome.
WCA 2015 Winners List:
Best Country in the World: Russia
Most Beautiful Capital City In The World: Moscow
Best Food in the World: Russian food
Nicest People on Earth: Russian people
Smartest people on the Planet: Russian people
Most Handsome Men in the World: Russian men
Most Beautiful Women In The World: Russian women
Most Humble Human Being on the Planet: The Russians
More: World Countries Awards 2015 full winners list
Once again this year, the WCA ceremony was a great success, except for a minor incident when a massive fight broke out between Russian teammates as they could not agree on who was to pick up the award for Friendliest, Kindest and Most Civilised people on Earth.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2015/08/03 14:46:40
Subject: Its official, America is the best country in the world!
The Moldova Ministry of Tourism says Estonia is full of many hairy women.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2015/08/03 15:12:48
Subject: Re:Its official, America is the best country in the world!
I vote Canada best country in the world
They get my vote when they come get their Justin Beiber and keep him
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2015/08/03 17:12:30
Subject: Its official, America is the best country in the world!
Freedonia's just another word for nothing left to lose...oh wait.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2015/08/03 19:19:59
Subject: Its official, America is the best country in the world!
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2015/08/03 20:40:12
Subject: Its official, America is the best country in the world!
kronk wrote: The best country is Sweden, you dumb gaks.
If their field hockey team looks like this, sign me up!
That's the Dutch team you pillock.
Also, never date a hockey girl, they are batgak crazy.
Fully agree. Anyone who plays hockey on a field must be crazy. All people know hockey can only be played correctly on a large ice field. With a ball. Pucks are for Canadian posers.
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2015/08/03 21:31:29
Subject: Its official, America is the best country in the world!
kronk wrote: The best country is Sweden, you dumb gaks.
If their field hockey team looks like this, sign me up!
That's the Dutch team you pillock.
Also, never date a hockey girl, they are batgak crazy.
Fully agree. Anyone who plays hockey on a field must be crazy. All people know hockey can only be played correctly on a large ice field. With a ball. Pucks are for Canadian posers.
Few more years and that out look will change
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2015/08/04 04:03:06
Subject: Its official, America is the best country in the world!
Mandorallen turned back toward the insolently sneering baron. 'My Lord,' The great knight said distantly, 'I find thy face apelike and thy form misshapen. Thy beard, moreover, is an offence against decency, resembling more closely the scabrous fur which doth decorate the hinder portion of a mongrel dog than a proper adornment for a human face. Is it possibly that thy mother, seized by some wild lechery, did dally at some time past with a randy goat?' - Mimbrate Knight Protector Mandorallen.
Excerpt from "Seeress of Kell", Book Five of The Malloreon series by David Eddings.
"You need not fear us, unless you are a dark heart, a vile one who preys on the innocent; I promise, you can’t hide forever in the empty darkness, for we will hunt you down like the animals you are, and pull you into the very bowels of hell." Iron - Within Temptation
2015/08/04 04:30:52
Subject: Its offcial, America is the best country in the world!
Pendix wrote: Well that was surreal; 5 minutes waiting for a punch-line that never came.
motyak wrote: I'm super disappointed it's an Aussie presenting here.
It's understandable really, to many Aussies, America must look like some kind of idyllic paradise; after-all, they don't have Tony Abbot running the place.
Funny, thats how most Americans feel bout Australia and New Zealand
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2015/08/04 04:37:00
Subject: Its official, America is the best country in the world!
I took the bus from Estonia to Lithuania. I took the bus from Canada to the USA. I can confirm that based on this experience that it made the USA look like a third world country with no comfort, no access to technology (the Estonian bus had a small screen to watch movies or listen to music like in airplanes, a plug to charge one's laptop/phone/whatever, free wifi for all. the US barely had seats, that you could not even change the inclination of) and worst of all, full of donkey-caves (did I mention we crossed a border?)
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