To those not in the US...
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there are many reasons why the USA are cool. But, and many americans are ignorant to that fact, there are as many reasons why the united states are NOT. That's how it is. So yeah, I sometimes wonder what my life would look like if my parents would have moved to the US, but it's not like I wish for it - that's for sure.
Once I've been to the US and somebody said to me, 'how does it feel to be in the center of the world?' and I was a little confused and replied that there is no center on the surface of a sphere. I don't think he understood the anwser which is a problem per se, but it also shows the problem with the mental attitude over there. Many are so ignorant to other countries, proclaiming to live in the center of the world, that they don't even realize the shitty things about america. Like I said, there are many reasons to love the USA but many people lack of a critical mind to see their country the right way. You can love your country guys and still criticize it! Big news eh?
Once I've been to the US and somebody said to me, 'how does it feel to be in the center of the world?' and I was a little confused and replied that there is no center on the surface of a sphere. I don't think he understood the anwser which is a problem per se, but it also shows the problem with the mental attitude over there. Many are so ignorant to other countries, proclaiming to live in the center of the world, that they don't even realize the shitty things about america. Like I said, there are many reasons to love the USA but many people lack of a critical mind to see their country the right way. You can love your country guys and still criticize it! Big news eh?
ummm...That doesn't mean we don't want to travel it just means we can't be to another country in a few hours like you. It can take 12 hours just to get out of our own state and then the only countries we can visit without taking a plane are Mexico and Canada. Also...we don't get 6 weeks of vacation like you.
How do we even know most Americans don't have passports? When I started to think about most everyone I know has a passport. I don't know anyone who has the means to travel that just says "I would really hate to leave the country and explore other cultures." Bad example but have you ever seen an American win a trip on a game show or something? They flip the feck out. They're not like "Oh...India. Wtf am I gonna do there?! I'd rather go to the Trump Taj Mahal in Vegas"
The world cup and international football is generally slow paced and not the best quality football. A lot of people watch the WC because they feel they are watching a better quality sport where the best players are picked for their national side. this is most often generally a one-sided and misconstrued view.
Maybe those games you went to were by chance ones which werent entertaining at all. it is likely you get the very boring games, but very likely you get the thrilling closely tied games, especially these days because modern tactics have opened up gameplay and its more enthralling to watch (regular season football that is, not international).
anyway, i guess everyone has their preferences so i wont argue against that.
i mean, i think i'd stay around the birmingham area and live here (if deciding to stay in the UK). but that's not to say i wouldnt like to own any property abroad and move there for a while, or tour around.
I've always had a desire since childhood to visit california and new york. i would LOVE to live in places like those, but it'll be completely different.
Not ruling anything out, but i prefer to stay local so i can go to football matches.
Maybe those games you went to were by chance ones which werent entertaining at all. it is likely you get the very boring games, but very likely you get the thrilling closely tied games, especially these days because modern tactics have opened up gameplay and its more enthralling to watch (regular season football that is, not international).
anyway, i guess everyone has their preferences so i wont argue against that.
i mean, i think i'd stay around the birmingham area and live here (if deciding to stay in the UK). but that's not to say i wouldnt like to own any property abroad and move there for a while, or tour around.
I've always had a desire since childhood to visit california and new york. i would LOVE to live in places like those, but it'll be completely different.
Not ruling anything out, but i prefer to stay local so i can go to football matches.
let me just add that my perceptions of living in america (LA/NY) have been idealistic and only take into account (when daydreaming or whatever) the positive aspects and not the negatives. when people see something they like they mainly see the benefits and want to believe what they conjure up, but in reality (with the questionable laws over in the US), i think sometimes its best to stick with what you have and maybe go on a holiday there, also think it through thoroughly before making a rash decision. It'd be a huge change.
With me, the one thing i can never get over is the terrible weather in England. The fact that we cant have a day without the dull grey clouds blocking the warmth and sunlight; hardly giving us a glimpse of any bright sun rays depresses me and makes me dream of living in a much better, warmer, happier place i.e. California with palm trees and 30 degree weather.
im speaking for myself and i can only decide once ive actually been there. for me i desperately want to go to america, i always have and have always been attracted to what ive seen on the television - but again, what they depict is all the glorious stuff, a rich nation with a lot of resources, better than even the UK for the most part; similarly television and the media only depict africa as a poverty and disease-sticken land whilst taking a minimalist approach towards the showcasing nature reserves and truly beautiful side of africa.
With me, the one thing i can never get over is the terrible weather in England. The fact that we cant have a day without the dull grey clouds blocking the warmth and sunlight; hardly giving us a glimpse of any bright sun rays depresses me and makes me dream of living in a much better, warmer, happier place i.e. California with palm trees and 30 degree weather.
im speaking for myself and i can only decide once ive actually been there. for me i desperately want to go to america, i always have and have always been attracted to what ive seen on the television - but again, what they depict is all the glorious stuff, a rich nation with a lot of resources, better than even the UK for the most part; similarly television and the media only depict africa as a poverty and disease-sticken land whilst taking a minimalist approach towards the showcasing nature reserves and truly beautiful side of africa.
Well, you missunderstood the concept. I've been to Cali, to India and Madagascar just to name a few destination. Try to do that with a car. To travel doesn't mean to go to a place that is only a few hours away, that's a trip - not a travel. And why do you say that Mexico and Canada are the only place you can go without taking a plane? There are a couple of countries south of mexico, so actually, you could go pretty far by car. But I agree, you'd have a couple of months of vacation to do that, weeks won't be enough. 
No, I understood. I was just saying that it makes more sense for someone in Europe to get a passport at a young age...because you could easily just drive to another country. I'm not disagreeing that a lot of Americans don't have passports but I don't think for the majority of ppl it's because of the reasons he mentioned.
whats wrong with south america? some amazing countries down there, not far at all.
although since i went travelling, its actually made me want to see more of the UK. ive never really been bothered about seeing the UK, but as its all on my doorstep and reasonably easy to get around, i now want to see all of it
although since i went travelling, its actually made me want to see more of the UK. ive never really been bothered about seeing the UK, but as its all on my doorstep and reasonably easy to get around, i now want to see all of it
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