Top 3 List - Like Most about the U.S.

[LancYorkYankee]

Wow 10 minutes and no responses to the "like least" list. So glad you were having a difficult time thinking of anything to dislike about the good old U.S. (I know it's probably because some folks are away at the moment but was happy the system wasn't blown for all those trying to jump on the anti-U.S theme)

So anyhow, what do you more kind chaps like best about over here?

I will start this one:

1. The beauty/variety of the land,
2. The freedoms allowed it's citizens,
3. The general "goodness/kindness" of the people.

Brian

[andrewb]

Hate:

1. The way a president can do what he likes and have to answer to nobody as long as he acts within the US consitution (which we all know has 1000loopholes because of how vague it is. e.g. He cant arrest "terrorists" without charge ... yet he does it in cuba off american soil.
2. A lot of the people (note I didnt say all) in the country are ignorant towards the rest of the world.
3. The american political system is about as corrupt as you can get

What I like
1. Jack Daniels.
2. Ben & Jerrys
3. Subway

[Tinkerbelle]

I can only think of one thing I don't like ....... Not all, but a good majority of Americans don't half have a stick up their a**e.

The one think I really do admire though is your patriotism.

[silvermain]

1. I dont live there
2. Its far away
3. It as an idiot leading the rest of them

[garinda]

Likes-

1/ Coffee cups that are always refilled, at no extra cost, and without having to wave at a waiter for ten minutes.

2/ Great American writers and playwrights like Eugene O'Neil, Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote, James Baldwin, Alice Walker. The list is endless.

3/ New York nightclubs. The most hedonistic, and most fashionable in the world. Though do check before hand, as the next time you visit the one that was 'the' place to go six months ago, is now a social leper colony, if the bridge and tunnel people have latched onto it.

Dislikes-

Jewish New York women who go shopping in Burberry suits and wear training shoes. Rudest people on earth. Who, if you keep up the charm offensive, rather than argue with them, which they would prefer, eventually show you a modicum of respect for your perseverance.

[katex]

1. The politness of the people and good behaviour of the children (OK .. never bin to New York which I suspect is not a true reflection of America)

2. Although generally, the food 'aint brilliant in the Supermarkets (yes Asda here better for fresh veg., etc than the Wallmarks over there) the steaks are definitely to die for, and the barbecues put on by residents are brilliant.

3. They just love us British.

'Course every state is so varied, isn't it ? and a BIG country so impossible to generalise .. I love it, and would love to drive from East to West taking in all the wonderful scenery, on uncluttered roads .. Mmmm, maybe next year.

I say 'God bless America' .. not the politics of course. Leave that one to Cyfr.

[cashman]

likes= the people, down south in particular i.e. louisianna, tennessee, the music,so brill and varied. also like the fact that they like us.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by katex

'Course every state is so varied, isn't it ? and a BIG country so impossible to generalise .. I love it, and would love to drive from East to West taking in all the wonderful scenery, on uncluttered roads ...

Forget Thelma and Louise, here's Rindy and Katex.

Start up the car.

Good point about them liking us. 99.9% of then do.

'Gee that sounds so cute the way you say it. Say it again.'

[katex]

Originally Posted by garinda

Forget Thelma and Louise, here's Rindy and Katex.

Start up the car.

Good point about them liking us. 99.9% of then do.

'Gee that sounds so cute the way you say it. Say it again.'

Careful what you say Rindy ... that idea already appeals to me .. I would do the driving, mind you .. as long you as don't want to put the top down all the time .. wrecks me hairdo .. yours ok though, got that flicky type that isn't bothered by the wind. ...

Folks might see us as the odd couple though, eh ? Would certainly interest them.. tee hee.

[chav1]

dislikes

their aim - i have friends in teh military and lets face it theres more chance of been shot by usa then anyone else

ww2 - yes they saved our arses but to claim victories which were ours is just wong lol - see film about u-boats u-42 or somat

bush - need i say more

likes:

most of it

[Ianto.W.]

Does it realy matter, you will meet the same cross section of people in any country you care to visit, the good, the bad, the indifferent. The USA is just a little more cosmopolitan than others, judge not, but take as you find, and may you find it as you yourself would seek to be judged.

[Wynonie Harris]

1. All that great rock 'n' roll and rhythm & blues music from the 50's and 60's.

2. Fantastic food, especially Mexican, and decent helpings.

3. Being able to go out at night in city centres for a meal and a few beers without being harrassed by drunken, abusive yobs.

[WillowTheWhisp]

Such a vast contrast in landscapes.

We speak (more or less) the same language.

More sensible attitude by and large towards crime and punishment.

[slinky]

The one thing I can say I like about America is!!

They have a Harsher Law than us! and they aint affraid to use it. I don't break the Law so I wouldn't have anything to worry about in America......

[steeljack]

likes ....fresh salmon at $4 a pound
fresh crab at $3.50 a pound (cleaned)
all the fresh vegetables available all year round from the central valley
cheap petrol (compared to european prices)
Texans/Okies/Arkies......good ole boys

dislikes......religious loonies (extreme fundamentalist bigots)
health care system (need a state/national system)
commuter lanes on freeways requiring one or two occupants to use the traffic lane , (I pay my taxes I should be able to use the whole road)
New Yorkers.......the ones from NYC not the State