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As an American living in Britain, I can honestly tell you that the Bill Clinton days were some of the best in American history (and I'm 42). As much as Brits love to take the piss out of Americans for voting Bush into office not once, but twice, they have to realize how close both elections were, and how Bush has only a 29 percent (max) approval rating these days. In other words, both the American people and the president know he f--ked up by attacking Iraq. So please give Americans some credit: We're not all uneducated, NRA card-carrying, rude and obnoxious gits. In fact, if you think about it, the U.S. tends to lead the world scientifically, medically, etc. (Sorry, just felt a need to defend my country.)
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As an American living in Britain, I can honestly tell you that the Bill Clinton days were some of the best in American history (and I'm 42). As much as Brits love to take the piss out of Americans for voting Bush into office not once, but twice, they have to realize how close both elections were, and how Bush has only a 29 percent (max) approval rating these days. In other words, both the American people and the president know he f--ked up by attacking Iraq. So please give Americans some credit: We're not all uneducated, NRA card-carrying, rude and obnoxious gits. In fact, if you think about it, the U.S. tends to lead the world scientifically, medically, etc. (Sorry, just felt a need to defend my country.)
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OMG..you don't want to know....I can PROMISE you that by the end of the year, you will be throwing things at your tv screen.
And I agree about the Clinton years. All is forgiven please come back. It was a different country then.
And I agree about the Clinton years. All is forgiven please come back. It was a different country then.
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. In fact, if you think about it, the U.S. tends to lead the world scientifically, medically, etc. (Sorry, just felt a need to defend my country.)
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Welcome aboard Suzanne to BE! Whether you laugh, cry, get infuriated or revitalized.... its tooootally worth it!
A while ago, I saw a couple of stickers which summed it up really - "One World Under (Bush)" and "GW? I think not... well atleast somebody is thinking".
Its going to be interesting days ahead as the prez race is really going to start to heat up and fast. I think the strategies are going to shift and really tug at everyone's emotions; especially one candidate who undoubtedly will resort to a theme "remember the good days?.." (or atleast people will reflect upon themselves on that). As November approaches, the world is really going to be on the edge of their seats more so than the last election as such a defining moment arrives. Time will tell, time will tell.
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ugacrew, I'm originally from Pensacola, Fla., but then my parents moved to the D.C. area when I was 10. I love both areas, but I'd rather live in Pensacola (England just doesn't cut it with clear-water, moderate water-temp beaches).
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Tartak9,
I agree that this election is going to determine more than anyone could originally conceive as far as worldwide peace, disease, and hunger goes. Everyone looks to the United States for help. Although we're trillions of dollars in debt, we could always call in our own loans and stop putting so much money into the military. Nevertheless, Iraq has to to be calm before American soldiers can leave. It kind of makes me sad that Brit soldiers are backing out of everything (Iraq, I can understand; Afghanistan, the home of Al Qaeda, I can't).
I agree that this election is going to determine more than anyone could originally conceive as far as worldwide peace, disease, and hunger goes. Everyone looks to the United States for help. Although we're trillions of dollars in debt, we could always call in our own loans and stop putting so much money into the military. Nevertheless, Iraq has to to be calm before American soldiers can leave. It kind of makes me sad that Brit soldiers are backing out of everything (Iraq, I can understand; Afghanistan, the home of Al Qaeda, I can't).
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Yup! I work in a research environment and asked someone who came way over here from Australia why he made that move. He said that research grant opportunities are much better here. For instance one group that I support has a grant well into the millions. It's all about the money I'm afraid. Plus we don't mind throwing money into research and new facilities.
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They're looking the wrong way, then!
#1 Luxembourg: $490.59 per capita
#2 Denmark: $389.53 per capita
#3 Norway: $302.51 per capita
#4 Netherlands: $241.39 per capita
#5 Sweden: $188.24 per capita
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#13 Japan: $69.84 per capita
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#16 Spain: $32.88 per capita
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#7 Finland: $162.36 per capita
#8 Ireland: $147.72 per capita
#9 Switzerland: $145.61 per capita
#10 Belgium: $103.15 per capita
#11 Austria: $83.05 per capita
#12 Canada: $77.87 per capita
#13 Japan: $69.84 per capita
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As an American living in Britain, I can honestly tell you that the Bill Clinton days were some of the best in American history (and I'm 42). As much as Brits love to take the piss out of Americans for voting Bush into office not once, but twice, they have to realize how close both elections were, and how Bush has only a 29 percent (max) approval rating these days. In other words, both the American people and the president know he f--ked up by attacking Iraq. So please give Americans some credit: We're not all uneducated, NRA card-carrying, rude and obnoxious gits. In fact, if you think about it, the U.S. tends to lead the world scientifically, medically, etc. (Sorry, just felt a need to defend my country.)
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