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Topic: TO BE AN AMERICAN. . .
ntch Joined Fri 10/25/13 Posts: 2	Sun 01/05/14 04:10 PM
I was born American and that's how I'll die is american I fought for my country in 2004 and I'd do it again tomorrow if asked

Leigh2154 Joined Sun 10/02/11 Posts: 16479	Sun 01/05/14 04:15 PM
I was born American and that's how I'll die is american I fought for my country in 2004 and I'd do it again tomorrow if asked Thank you for serving!

larsson71 Joined Fri 09/20/13 Posts: 2204	Sun 01/05/14 05:11 PM
that's clever and funny It was also a joke I put in the jokes thread a couple of months ago! Leigh, you joke thief!

Leigh2154 Joined Sun 10/02/11 Posts: 16479	Sun 01/05/14 05:29 PM
that's clever and funny It was also a joke I put in the jokes thread a couple of months ago! Leigh, you joke thief! Busted......Hello Larsson, how's it han.....Never mind!

larsson71 Joined Fri 09/20/13 Posts: 2204	Sun 01/05/14 05:32 PM
it means I was born in AMerica,, being 'american' there are thousands of types of 'americans' none more or less American than the next,, however,,, being a decent human means caring about others and reaching out to others and doing our best to do no harm to others being an ADULT means to be responsible and accountable to ourselves and our loved ones,,, I must choose to try to be the latter two, I was born the former without any personal effort or personal choice on my part Saying "thousands of types of 'americans'none more or less American than the next,,", is like saying all painters are Rembrandts. To be an American is to be a patriot. This is the only country on the planet, where the citizenry not only has a right to question their government, but has a duty to do so. Unlike every other country on the planet, we don't pledge allegiance to a King or a Queen, or a Royal Family, but to an ideal, the Constitution Of the United States. To be an American, is to swear an oath to defend the Constitution against ALL enemies, foreign AND domestic. That means if even you find a own father to be a traitor, you turn him over. It's a tough standard, and not everyone can live up to it. But then, not everyone can be an American. Think you should do your homework on your way off the mark views my friend? I'm Scottish 1st and British 2nd. We don't have to swear allegiance to a Queen, or Royal Family. You'd be surprised how many people can't stand them, myself included, or our government either and we can speak out against them over here also. Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Holland, etc, are the same also. We have freedom over here, just like in the States! Scot First,hmmmmm? A Scotsman walking through a field, sees a man drinking water from a pool with his hand. The Scotsman man shouts ' Awa ye feel hoor that�s full O� coos Sharn' (Don't drink the water, it's full of cow s ** t.) The man shouts back 'I'm English, Speak English, I don't understand you'. The Scotsman man shouts back 'Use both hands, you'll get more in.' Scotland, England, N. Ireland and Wales, are four countries in their own right, but make up the United Kingdom, also known as Great Britain. I was born in Scotland, so therefore my Nationality is Scottish! I have to put down British when I travel abroad, not through choice though! That might change later this year when we vote for Independence. We already have our own Parliament, in Scotland and hopefully the vote is a resounding yes! Also remember, it was Europeans who laid the foundations of America, in the first place!

ridewytepony Joined Sun 04/14/13 Posts: 3697	Sun 01/05/14 07:14 PM
A Scotsman walking through a field, sees a man drinking water from a pool with his hand. The Scotsman man shouts ' Awa ye feel hoor that�s full O� coos Sharn' (Don't drink the water, it's full of cow s ** t.) The man shouts back 'I'm English, Speak English, I don't understand you'. The Scotsman man shouts back 'Use both hands, you'll get more in.' Scotland, England, N. Ireland and Wales, are four countries in their own right, but make up the United Kingdom, also known as Great Britain. I was born in Scotland, so therefore my Nationality is Scottish! I have to put down British when I travel abroad, not through choice though! That might change later this year when we vote for Independence. We already have our own Parliament, in Scotland and hopefully the vote is a resounding yes! Also remember, it was Europeans who laid the foundations of America, in the first place! Now why would you put down the British when you travel? What do the Scottish have against then anyways? Ok don't answer that "And sometimes words have two meanings" "I British Subject I was born and a British Subject I will die" Sir John A Macdonald 1st prime Minister of Canada A British subject I was also Born and a British Subject I will also die but how come he could be prime Minister and I can't even vote or even have I gov job. It sounds like there's Different rules here. but they sure like my tax money. I bet ya Bob was his uncle

PacificStar48 Joined Tue 10/02/07 Posts: 13764	Sun 01/05/14 07:29 PM
If the Scots don't want to be part of Great Britain what is UK going to do if they just having their own country? Take their allowance? Is Prince Harry going to fly over and drop leaflets of his neckid body and thrill all the Lassies? Somehow I don't see this as a reason for the USA to send troops. We already spent enough money on Brave Heart.

sweetestgirl11 Joined Fri 09/12/08 Posts: 30087	Sun 01/05/14 07:45 PM
it means I was born in AMerica,, being 'american' there are thousands of types of 'americans' none more or less American than the next,, however,,, being a decent human means caring about others and reaching out to others and doing our best to do no harm to others being an ADULT means to be responsible and accountable to ourselves and our loved ones,,, I must choose to try to be the latter two, I was born the former without any personal effort or personal choice on my part Saying "thousands of types of 'americans'none more or less American than the next,,", is like saying all painters are Rembrandts. To be an American is to be a patriot. This is the only country on the planet, where the citizenry not only has a right to question their government, but has a duty to do so. Unlike every other country on the planet, we don't pledge allegiance to a King or a Queen, or a Royal Family, but to an ideal, the Constitution Of the United States. To be an American, is to swear an oath to defend the Constitution against ALL enemies, foreign AND domestic. That means if even you find a own father to be a traitor, you turn him over. It's a tough standard, and not everyone can live up to it. But then, not everyone can be an American. Think you should do your homework on your way off the mark views my friend? I'm Scottish 1st and British 2nd. We don't have to swear allegiance to a Queen, or Royal Family. You'd be surprised how many people can't stand them, myself included, or our government either and we can speak out against them over here also. Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Holland, etc, are the same also. We have freedom over here, just like in the States! Scot First,hmmmmm? A Scotsman walking through a field, sees a man drinking water from a pool with his hand. The Scotsman man shouts ' Awa ye feel hoor that�s full O� coos Sharn' (Don't drink the water, it's full of cow s ** t.) The man shouts back 'I'm English, Speak English, I don't understand you'. The Scotsman man shouts back 'Use both hands, you'll get more in.' Scotland, England, N. Ireland and Wales, are four countries in their own right, but make up the United Kingdom, also known as Great Britain. I was born in Scotland, so therefore my Nationality is Scottish! I have to put down British when I travel abroad, not through choice though! That might change later this year when we vote for Independence. We already have our own Parliament, in Scotland and hopefully the vote is a resounding yes! Also remember, it was Europeans who laid the foundations of America, in the first place! there are a couple quick reminders for you on that last statement. people already lived here with excellent foundations long before Europeans arrived. Those Europeans who did arrive were trying to rid themselves of British oppression, and others searching for religious freedom. The french and the spaniards really never intended to colonize in the fashion of the English and were mainly her to rob errr I mean trade with the natives and the french as fur trappers mostly. The europeans in America displaced thousands from their homes, stole their land and killed those who would not cooperate. there is more than one version of history here.

Jeanniebean Joined Wed 01/30/08 Posts: 40028	Sun 01/05/14 07:57 PM
The europeans in America displaced thousands from their homes, stole their land and killed those who would not cooperate. there is more than one version of history here. Yes, they came here to rid themselves of British oppression, but just like when people move from one place to another they often bring cockroaches with them. British oppression came with them, and infiltrated covertly --and the queen (The Crown) now owns a lot of America. I get sick when I see Americans get so excited about the royal family and all their stupid rituals and marriages. I get sick when Americans feel "honored" if the queen gives them the title of "knight." They should be branded as traitors. As far as I'm concerned they have infiltrated Hollywood, the media, and our federal government with their central banking criminals. America has a cancer in the Federal government growing like a weed. Its a criminal organization. Power to the States. Power to the people. F*** Washinton and congress.

ridewytepony Joined Sun 04/14/13 Posts: 3697	Sun 01/05/14 11:34 PM Edited by ridewytepony on Sun 01/05/14 11:42 PM
it means I was born in AMerica,, being 'american' A Scotsman walking through a field, sees a man drinking water from a pool with his hand. The Scotsman man shouts ' Awa ye feel hoor that�s full O� coos Sharn' (Don't drink the water, it's full of cow s ** t.) The man shouts back 'I'm English, Speak English, I don't understand you'. The Scotsman man shouts back 'Use both hands, you'll get more in.' Scotland, England, N. Ireland and Wales, are four countries in their own right, but make up the United Kingdom, also known as Great Britain. I was born in Scotland, so therefore my Nationality is Scottish! I have to put down British when I travel abroad, not through choice though! That might change later this year when we vote for Independence. We already have our own Parliament, in Scotland and hopefully the vote is a resounding yes! Also remember, it was Europeans who laid the foundations of America, in the first place! there are a couple quick reminders for you on that last statement. people already lived here with excellent foundations long before Europeans arrived. Those Europeans who did arrive were trying to rid themselves of British oppression, and others searching for religious freedom. The french and the spaniards really never intended to colonize in the fashion of the English and were mainly her to rob errr I mean trade with the natives and the french as fur trappers mostly. The europeans in America displaced thousands from their homes, stole their land and killed those who would not cooperate. there is more than one version of history here. If you call excellent foundations being free of European diseases then yeah I guess they had excellent foundations. you must be talking about the first nations of the Americas.They all existed, and spoke many different tongues different languages and rivaled each other. They didn't even have horses as the spanish brought then and the Dutch Brought the dairy cows and even stoped by Africa and offered some good Ol' boys a lift and a job then the British help out too apparently the American government didn't think they had foundations as they had altamatems to continue fighting or go on reservations. They were all Europeans! They all come from the old 'country' that was just the times, the brits and the Dutch fighting for controll off the colonies then the revolt joined with the french and the British are off to fight for more colonies against the Dutch on tbe home front and then French Revolutionary times were starting. It was just a big business more settled colonies the more business more money more labourers the more ships the more power the more money.life didn't mean alot.

Conrad_73 Joined Sat 09/29/07 Posts: 22488	Mon 01/06/14 12:02 AM
curious what signifies 'loyalty' to a country? is it not seeing any other countries? not caring about any other countries? not being attracted to any other countries? how does a 'loyalty' manifest, in terms of action? Read your Constitution,and you might get an idea!

ridewytepony Joined Sun 04/14/13 Posts: 3697	Mon 01/06/14 12:55 AM
' Scotland, England, N. Ireland and Wales, are four countries in their own right, but make up the United Kingdom, also known as Great Britain. I was born in Scotland, so therefore my Nationality is Scottish! I have to put down British when I travel abroad, not through choice though! That might change later this year when we vote for Independence. We already have our own Parliament, in Scotland and hopefully the vote is a resounding yes! Also remember, it was Europeans who laid the foundations of America, in the first place! Optimistic! already got a parliament,I wonder if they sneak in and play leader of the house I heard the Irish are supporting the separatists movement for a majority in favor on the referendum vote. Hopeful for a Scottish separation so they can sail around England 4 days quicker.

larsson71 Joined Fri 09/20/13 Posts: 2204	Mon 01/06/14 01:38 AM
that's clever and funny It was also a joke I put in the jokes thread a couple of months ago! Leigh, you joke thief! Busted......Hello Larsson, how's it han.....Never mind! Halfway down my leg when I talk to you Leigh!

larsson71 Joined Fri 09/20/13 Posts: 2204	Mon 01/06/14 01:45 AM
If the Scots don't want to be part of Great Britain what is UK going to do if they just having their own country? Take their allowance? Is Prince Harry going to fly over and drop leaflets of his neckid body and thrill all the Lassies? Somehow I don't see this as a reason for the USA to send troops. We already spent enough money on Brave Heart. We don't need you to send troops and if Prince Harry, knocks on my door he'll leave with his baws nailed to his forehead? Courtesy, of my trusty Paslode nailgun!

larsson71 Joined Fri 09/20/13 Posts: 2204	Mon 01/06/14 01:53 AM
' Scotland, England, N. Ireland and Wales, are four countries in their own right, but make up the United Kingdom, also known as Great Britain. I was born in Scotland, so therefore my Nationality is Scottish! I have to put down British when I travel abroad, not through choice though! That might change later this year when we vote for Independence. We already have our own Parliament, in Scotland and hopefully the vote is a resounding yes! Also remember, it was Europeans who laid the foundations of America, in the first place! Optimistic! already got a parliament,I wonder if they sneak in and play leader of the house I heard the Irish are supporting the separatists movement for a majority in favor on the referendum vote. Hopeful for a Scottish separation so they can sail around England 4 days quicker. We've had devolution here since the late 90's, which means that we make most of our own decisions in the Scottish parliament, with only the major ones coming from London. We would've been seperated from the UK years ago, if it wasn't for the Oil and Gas revenues from the North Sea, that Scotland brings into the British economy!

larsson71 Joined Fri 09/20/13 Posts: 2204	Mon 01/06/14 01:58 AM
it means I was born in AMerica,, being 'american' there are thousands of types of 'americans' none more or less American than the next,, however,,, being a decent human means caring about others and reaching out to others and doing our best to do no harm to others being an ADULT means to be responsible and accountable to ourselves and our loved ones,,, I must choose to try to be the latter two, I was born the former without any personal effort or personal choice on my part Saying "thousands of types of 'americans'none more or less American than the next,,", is like saying all painters are Rembrandts. To be an American is to be a patriot. This is the only country on the planet, where the citizenry not only has a right to question their government, but has a duty to do so. Unlike every other country on the planet, we don't pledge allegiance to a King or a Queen, or a Royal Family, but to an ideal, the Constitution Of the United States. To be an American, is to swear an oath to defend the Constitution against ALL enemies, foreign AND domestic. That means if even you find a own father to be a traitor, you turn him over. It's a tough standard, and not everyone can live up to it. But then, not everyone can be an American. Think you should do your homework on your way off the mark views my friend? I'm Scottish 1st and British 2nd. We don't have to swear allegiance to a Queen, or Royal Family. You'd be surprised how many people can't stand them, myself included, or our government either and we can speak out against them over here also. Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Holland, etc, are the same also. We have freedom over here, just like in the States! Scot First,hmmmmm? A Scotsman walking through a field, sees a man drinking water from a pool with his hand. The Scotsman man shouts ' Awa ye feel hoor that�s full O� coos Sharn' (Don't drink the water, it's full of cow s ** t.) The man shouts back 'I'm English, Speak English, I don't understand you'. The Scotsman man shouts back 'Use both hands, you'll get more in.' Scotland, England, N. Ireland and Wales, are four countries in their own right, but make up the United Kingdom, also known as Great Britain. I was born in Scotland, so therefore my Nationality is Scottish! I have to put down British when I travel abroad, not through choice though! That might change later this year when we vote for Independence. We already have our own Parliament, in Scotland and hopefully the vote is a resounding yes! Also remember, it was Europeans who laid the foundations of America, in the first place! there are a couple quick reminders for you on that last statement. people already lived here with excellent foundations long before Europeans arrived. Those Europeans who did arrive were trying to rid themselves of British oppression, and others searching for religious freedom. The french and the spaniards really never intended to colonize in the fashion of the English and were mainly her to rob errr I mean trade with the natives and the french as fur trappers mostly. The europeans in America displaced thousands from their homes, stole their land and killed those who would not cooperate. there is more than one version of history here. You wouldn't have got to the Moon, or had the America that you have today, by running around with a bow and arrow and living in a Wigwam though?

Leigh2154 Joined Sun 10/02/11 Posts: 16479	Mon 01/06/14 06:05 AM
that's clever and funny It was also a joke I put in the jokes thread a couple of months ago! Leigh, you joke thief! Busted......Hello Larsson, how's it han.....Never mind! Halfway down my leg when I talk to you Leigh! Hummmm...that's going to make crossing your legs and pointing you toe problematic Lars....

metalwing Joined Fri 11/14/08 Posts: 26218	Mon 01/06/14 06:18 AM
I am proud to be a Texan!!!

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Mon 01/06/14 08:32 AM
curious what signifies 'loyalty' to a country? is it not seeing any other countries? not caring about any other countries? not being attracted to any other countries? how does a 'loyalty' manifest, in terms of action? Read your Constitution,and you might get an idea! the constitution also gives no definition or explanation of 'loyalty' to a country

Leigh2154 Joined Sun 10/02/11 Posts: 16479	Mon 01/06/14 08:38 AM
curious what signifies 'loyalty' to a country? is it not seeing any other countries? not caring about any other countries? not being attracted to any other countries? how does a 'loyalty' manifest, in terms of action? Read your Constitution,and you might get an idea! the constitution also gives no definition or explanation of 'loyalty' to a country You need to be able to read between the lines Harmony!...Ever hear of implied meaning?