I'm trying to like the USA
Dec 20th 2012, 12:50 pm
#31
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Re: I'm trying to like the USA
There are lots of things to like about the USA
Most often it comes down to a standard of living as to whether you can "like" a place or not. The best country in the world will be shit if you have no job/money/place to live.
Things I like here...
People seem nice enough (tho Mrs Nutek says I shouldn't interact with most of them
).
I have a great wife, nice house, nice car(s), a job, blah blah..
None of this means I can't miss England. Liking somewhere isnt a binary choice.
Seems to me, the question should be about "are you happy here"? Are you? If not, why arent you somewhere else? (I don't know your situation).
Most often it comes down to a standard of living as to whether you can "like" a place or not. The best country in the world will be shit if you have no job/money/place to live.
Things I like here...
People seem nice enough (tho Mrs Nutek says I shouldn't interact with most of them
).I have a great wife, nice house, nice car(s), a job, blah blah..
None of this means I can't miss England. Liking somewhere isnt a binary choice.
Seems to me, the question should be about "are you happy here"? Are you? If not, why arent you somewhere else? (I don't know your situation).
Dec 20th 2012, 12:53 pm
#33
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Re: I'm trying to like the USA
The healthcare is not too terrible, but why are the ladies in the front office always such battleaxes? And, when are doctors going to invest in those TV set/typewriter combo thingies.. you know, computers or whatever??
Dec 20th 2012, 12:53 pm
#34
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Re: I'm trying to like the USA
The fact that she is not here rather suggests she wasn't that great in the trolling department,don't you think ?
However I would appreciate it if you would put me on ignore once again,
And permanently this time.
Then I don't have to join in your conversation all about you.
However I would appreciate it if you would put me on ignore once again,
And permanently this time.
Then I don't have to join in your conversation all about you.
But surely you would have to put me on ignore in order to enact that? You'd still see my posts! Have you been drinking again?
Last edited by Sue; Dec 20th 2012 at 4:09 pm. Reason: Magic eraser. Cut out the name calling please.
Dec 20th 2012, 12:58 pm
#36
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Re: I'm trying to like the USA
The same advice to you please Ethelred.
Dec 20th 2012, 1:08 pm
#39
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Re: I'm trying to like the USA
Dec 20th 2012, 1:19 pm
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Re: I'm trying to like the USA
While there are many things to like about the USA, this gulf between the haves and have-nots in a developed nation in the 21st century is sickening.
Dec 20th 2012, 1:40 pm
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Re: I'm trying to like the USA
Frozen north?? We usually have a good thaw in late June/early July, just before the first frost..
Dec 20th 2012, 1:48 pm
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Re: I'm trying to like the USA
You obviously have good insurance then. As do I. Sadly my uninsured, father-in-law is suffering from severe health problems, yet can't take advantage of any of this 'top notch' care we all take for granted.
While there are many things to like about the USA, this gulf between the haves and have-nots in a developed nation in the 21st century is sickening.
While there are many things to like about the USA, this gulf between the haves and have-nots in a developed nation in the 21st century is sickening.
I can probably grow to like American sports, I generally avoid topics pertaining to firearms and freedom of speech, I can just about deal with the work issue, but I will never be in agreement with the healthcare system over here. It's just plain wrong and goes against my core belief that healthcare should not be profit-based and tied to employment.
Much poorer countries manage to provide healthcare to their citizens. No excuse.