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Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Furball on February 21, 2006, 01:23:12 PM: guess who came first? i have no idea how. (http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-13509755,00.html)
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Maverick on February 21, 2006, 01:25:52 PM: Well if the population is rated as "the most boring on the planet" what makes Britain so great? The weather??? The dental health???:huh
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: tedrbr on February 21, 2006, 01:38:39 PM: Yeah, baby! U.S.A. !! We're Numba One (Zero)! We're Numba One (Zero)!

(** we rated number 10 on the list for the link-following impaired out there)
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Yeager on February 21, 2006, 01:51:45 PM: If this means less people immigrating to the US and more to the UK and other euro/asia hotspots then Im all for it.

US sucks, please go somewhere else.
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Reschke on February 21, 2006, 01:59:43 PM: Yep all Americans are ignorant and ambitious.
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Dowding on February 21, 2006, 02:14:39 PM: Euro/Asia hotspot?
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Hangtime on February 21, 2006, 02:24:16 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Hangtime
AMERICA

(http://alumni.nd.edu/~ndc_hi/Images/American-Flag--B10070295.jpg)

LOVE IT OR JUST GET THE HELL OFF OUR PLANET
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: KgB on February 21, 2006, 02:28:11 PM: They have not made American globe yet Hangtime.
You do know earth is round right?
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Skuzzy on February 21, 2006, 02:41:09 PM: Uhhmmm, 8 tracking cookies in that link, for those who care about such things.
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Furball on February 21, 2006, 02:43:53 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Skuzzy
Uhhmmm, 8 tracking cookies in that link, for those who care about such things.

wow... in sky news?!
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Toad on February 21, 2006, 02:44:31 PM: Question for ya Skuzzy:

Is there an easy way to check for the tracking cookies BEFORE you go there?

Or are you just setting a blocker and getting the count?
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Skuzzy on February 21, 2006, 02:46:59 PM: I just block them all, then read the report. I allow what I need to allow and block everything else.

Furball, I have found most news sites are the worst for cookie abuse.
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: gofaster on February 21, 2006, 03:05:16 PM: Any coincidence that most of those countries have good skiing, and we're in the middle of the Winter Olympics?

What about Fiji? Tahiti? C'mon!
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Curval on February 21, 2006, 03:37:47 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Skuzzy
Furball, I have found most news sites are the worst for cookie abuse.

PARTICULARLY the UK news sites though...it's the government.

:noid

;)
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Nilsen on February 21, 2006, 03:41:30 PM: STAY AWAY FROM MY COOKIES... ALL YOUR COOKIES ARE BELONG TO ME!!
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Saintaw on February 21, 2006, 03:42:32 PM: They want to seal our TV tax, run!!!!
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Hangtime on February 21, 2006, 04:03:46 PM: Quote
Originally posted by KgB
They have not made American globe yet Hangtime.
You do know earth is round right?

It's our freakin planet. OURS. If in doubt, annoy our Imperious Leader and he'll be glad to hang a 'mission accomplished' sign over yer crated capital.

Sleep tight. :D
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: KgB on February 21, 2006, 04:08:30 PM: See Rule #4
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Furball on February 21, 2006, 04:11:38 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Hangtime
It's our freakin planet. OURS. If in doubt, annoy our Imperious Leader and he'll be glad to hang a 'mission accomplished' sign over yer crated capital.

Quote
...and Americans the most ignorant and ambitious.

:lol
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Hangtime on February 21, 2006, 04:29:56 PM: Hey, I'm all for pullin the plug on all the forigen aid, bringin our kids home, tossing out the illegals and ripping up all trade treaties that don't reciprocate tarriffs.

In other words... the resta the world can go scratch; I have no desire to see America play 'Empire Strikes Out'. Police yer own messes up and leave us the hell outta everyplace that don't have a US zipcode.

But that's just me.

Meanwhile, our Imperious Leader and his imagined mandate (what's his approval rating NOW??) with the corrupt band of beancounters chorus (aka the Legislature) have other ideas.
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Furball on February 21, 2006, 04:32:20 PM: Yeah, Britain really couldnt survive without all that aid you give us every year. Im sorry mr.hangman, please dont take your aid back. :(
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Saintaw on February 21, 2006, 04:33:13 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Hangtime
It's our freakin planet. OURS. If in doubt, annoy our Imperious Leader and he'll be glad to hang a 'mission accomplished' sign over yer crated capital.

Sleep tight. :D

:rofl
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: nirvana on February 21, 2006, 04:34:48 PM: I like you Hang but don't kid yourself. America thinks they have to be the moderator in everything. Sure countries ask for aid, but we're acting like big brother a lot of the time.
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Furball on February 21, 2006, 04:36:43 PM: If we bribe you, you must vote our way on the UN council and NATO.. mmmkay?
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Skuzzy on February 21, 2006, 04:45:41 PM: Quote
Originally posted by nirvana
I like you Hang but don't kid yourself. America thinks they have to be the moderator in everything. Sure countries ask for aid, but we're acting like big brother a lot of the time.
Please do not generically state what 'America' thinks. I am with Hang on this one, as are many Americans.

Sad to say, we have no control over what our politicians do and those are the people you want to link to when making statements like the one above.
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Hangtime on February 21, 2006, 04:46:39 PM: Quote
Originally posted by nirvana
I like you Hang but don't kid yourself. America thinks they have to be the moderator in everything. Sure countries ask for aid, but we're acting like big brother a lot of the time.

A lot of the time? Try ALL the time.

And it sucks. No wonder we're hated and villified around the world. Most americans could care less what happens in england or anyplace else... how's that translate into us sticking our unwanted noses in anything? Really.. the world (and england, if it's still oin the planet) can go scratch for all I care.

Furbie, you got a rotten tooth english complex or something? England can do just fine without our meddlesome assistance in any of your affairs... and if you think I'm advocating our Imperious Leaders policies abroad, you missed the point I was trying to make utterly.
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: nirvana on February 21, 2006, 05:02:59 PM: My apologies by "America" I meant the politicians who control the country. When was the last time a citizen had a say in whether the country goes to war or stays home?
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Furball on February 21, 2006, 05:04:22 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Hangtime
I'm advocating our Imperious Leaders policies abroad, you missed the point I was trying to make utterly.

i probably am, im just having some fun :)

oh, and my teeth are just fine thanks ;)
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: KgB on February 21, 2006, 06:17:16 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Hangtime
It's our freakin planet. OURS. If in doubt, annoy our Imperious Leader and he'll be glad to hang a 'mission accomplished' sign over yer crated capital.

Sleep tight. :D

Global domination, global conquest, taking over the world, world conquest.
In World War II, the Nazi regime of Adolf Hitler had ambitious plans for directly controlling all of Europe, and then obtaining a position of power that would make them a formidable superpower in global politics.
Look at Hitler know.
............................. ............................. .....

Is that better Skuzzy?
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Pongo on February 21, 2006, 09:56:05 PM: I think all Americans are responsible for the actions of their goverment, I believe they can control the behavior of that goverment and indeed I think they owe it to the rest of the world to do so.
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: FiLtH on February 21, 2006, 10:47:01 PM: All Americans? Alot of the population didnt vote for this government. As an uninformed American concerning US/Canadian relations...wtf did we do to make you loathe us so?
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: RAIDER14 on February 21, 2006, 10:56:57 PM: Quote
Originally posted by FiLtH
All Americans? Alot of the population didnt vote for this government. As an uninformed American concerning US/Canadian relations...wtf did we do to make you loathe us so?

Wayne Gretzky's wife got accused of gambling on a NHL game so the NHL is investigating NHL is based in U.S. so now we are on Canadians hit list
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Masherbrum on February 21, 2006, 11:21:51 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Pongo
I think all Americans are responsible for the actions of their goverment, I believe they can control the behavior of that goverment and indeed I think they owe it to the rest of the world to do so.

Bulls**t! The problem is, the "holier than thou" countries who are MORE THAN capable to step in, refuse to, and would rather cash in on arms deals, get kickbacks for bogus U.N. "fundraisers". The silent majority of the world are more responsible than the U.S. always being looked upon as the World's 911 number.

To America the best damn country and THE VETERANS THAT MAKE IT THE BEST! <> U.S. Veterans, and Thank you for your service.

Karaya
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: SOB on February 21, 2006, 11:56:46 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Pongo
I think all Americans are responsible for the actions of their goverment, I believe they can control the behavior of that goverment and indeed I think they owe it to the rest of the world to do so.

I can control the behavior of my government? Really? How would you suggest I go about this? More specifically, how can I make Georgey boy pull his head out of his bellybutton and quit sending our troops in where they don't belong? I would really appreciate your help on this, as I haven't come up with anything yet.
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: KgB on February 21, 2006, 11:58:07 PM: Quote
Originally posted by FiLtH
All Americans? Alot of the population didnt vote for this government. As an uninformed American concerning US/Canadian relations...wtf did we do to make you loathe us so?

Hmmm...lets start with the way you guys tend to think.
Quote
Originally posted by Hangtime
It's our freakin planet. OURS. If in doubt, annoy our Imperious Leader and he'll be glad to hang a 'mission accomplished' sign over yer crated capital.

Sleep tight. :D
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Pongo on February 21, 2006, 11:59:13 PM: Quote
Originally posted by FiLtH
All Americans? Alot of the population didnt vote for this government. As an uninformed American concerning US/Canadian relations...wtf did we do to make you loathe us so?

When did I say I loathe you?
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: SOB on February 22, 2006, 12:00:10 AM: KgB, is it really Hangtime's fault that you have no detectable sense of humor?
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: KgB on February 22, 2006, 12:03:47 AM: Quote
Originally posted by SOB
KgB, is it really Hangtime's fault that you have no detectable sense of humor?

That is some twisted humor,but i dont think hes kidding.
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Holden McGroin on February 22, 2006, 12:05:44 AM: kgb, the smiley after he declares ownership of the planet might be a clue...
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: KgB on February 22, 2006, 12:22:59 AM: See Rule #4
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Pongo on February 22, 2006, 12:24:35 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Masherbrum
Bulls**t! The problem is, the "holier than thou" countries who are MORE THAN capable to step in, refuse to, and would rather cash in on arms deals, get kickbacks for bogus U.N. "fundraisers". The silent majority of the world are more responsible than the U.S. always being looked upon as the World's 911 number.

To America the best damn country and THE VETERANS THAT MAKE IT THE BEST! <> U.S. Veterans, and Thank you for your service.

Karaya

See skuzzy, if your going to oppose the actions of the US goverment you have to be prepared for this kind of thing, you now hate the US, you hate vetrans, you love sadam huesien, your weak on everything from global warming to broke back mountain. I understand why its hard to oppose. Believe me I do, but thats not to say you cant influence your goverment, it just means your afraid to because you will be subjected to this kind of nonsence. Its real fun when you get banned for arguing with people like this. Give it a try some time.
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Rolex on February 22, 2006, 12:35:23 AM: I agree in principle to Hang's Four-Point Plan (HFPP), with just a few caveats...

1. Cut all foreign aid. I would say a drastic reduction in foreign aid based on a comprehensive 'value' review. Some aid returns value from some places. There are poor nations (through lack of resources - natural and financial) who give support to the US in strategic ways.

2. Bring the boys home. Agreed.

3. Tossing out illegals. Agreed.

4. Ripping up all trade treaties that don't reciprocate. Dicey proposition since all countries are required by conscience to protect the interests of their citiziens and economy. The US protects its own interests as vigilantly and stridently as other countries do, so it might not be in the best interest for Americans to throw them all out. How about logical trade agreements, since both parties need to gain benefit?

Free trade has an effect that is good for America, strategically - the more free markets in nations become, the more democratic their governments become. It's a correlation where mutual investment in economies tempers irrational politicians that hamper growth. Nations building, buying, using products and services of other nations raises all participating nations. Some are builders and some are buyers. Competition raises the bar for mankind.
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: KgB on February 22, 2006, 12:42:30 AM: Oh now!!!
But Freedom is not free,war on terrorism,Iraqi freedom.
What else was there?
Lower gas pris........ops
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: -tronski- on February 22, 2006, 01:05:55 AM: If its any help, I'll take your dirty satanic money...

Tronsky
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Furball on February 22, 2006, 01:57:50 AM: This thread is about Britain being the bestest country in the world. not 10th placed America and its politics. Lets keep it on track please.

:t
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: beet1e on February 22, 2006, 02:20:53 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Furball
This thread is about Britain being the bestest country in the world. not 10th placed America and its politics. Lets keep it on track please.
Indeed. Skuzzy, see Rule #2. ;)

My teeth are fine too. Only had the dentist's drill in my gob once in the last ~18 years, and that wasn't to drill a tooth, but to repair a filling. :aok
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: SuperDud on February 22, 2006, 04:02:53 AM: In the immortal words of austin powers, "Yea capitolism, alright baby!!!"

GO BRITIAN AND THEIR SOCCER TEAM!@!@@@!
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Rino on February 22, 2006, 05:12:46 AM: After reading replies on the BBC Worldservice's Have Your Say opinion
section, having Euros call Americans ignorant is hilarious. :lol
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: lazs2 on February 22, 2006, 08:29:25 AM: of course your teeth are fine furbie... you are like 18 right?

england isn't really a country so much as an amusement park with bad weather. and.....

the most boring people on the planet.

lazs
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Furball on February 22, 2006, 09:18:45 AM: Quote
Originally posted by SuperDud
In the immortal words of austin powers, "Yea capitolism, alright baby!!!"

GO BRITIAN AND THEIR SOCCER TEAM!@!@@@!

its Britain and it doesnt have a soccer team, idiot!
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Skuzzy on February 22, 2006, 09:41:22 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Pongo
I think all Americans are responsible for the actions of their goverment, I believe they can control the behavior of that goverment and indeed I think they owe it to the rest of the world to do so.
If you really believe that, you know very little about our country and how the politics in it work. The American people have little to no control over thier politicians, and those which think they do are just kidding themselves.
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: FuBaR on February 22, 2006, 10:17:58 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Furball
its Britain and it doesnt have a soccer team, idiot!

:rofl
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Monk on February 22, 2006, 11:09:22 AM: Quote
Originally posted by KgB
That is some twisted humor,but i dont think hes kidding.

I hope he is not kidding. I would be very dissapointed.
Title: Bestest countries in the world
Post by: Saintaw on February 22, 2006, 11:43:07 AM: Quote
Originally posted by beet1e

My tooth is fine too. Only had the dentist's drill in my gob once in the last ~18 years, and that wasn't to drill a tooth, but to repair a filling.

:D

Saw (previous victim of NHS dentistry)