Egocentric America, or just another idiot?

**Clone5** · 07-05-2009, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by brianhos

Hoooray for our education system.

When I'm secretary of Education everything will be fine.

**RideRdie4life** · 07-05-2009, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by LeSchmick

AMEERICA!! **** YA! Coming to save the mother ****in day ya!

Starbucks! **** YA! Disney World! **** Ya!...

HAHAHAHA

exactly

**Erik4Cy** · 07-05-2009, 03:29 PM

It can really be easy to see why other countries can hate us at times. And yes, an idiot.

**capitalcityguy** · 07-06-2009, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by CycloneYoda

Cinco De Mayo is NOT Mexico's Independence Day. You know this, right??

Regardless, kind of begs the question. Why does it seem we are celebrating Cinco De Mayo more and more each year in the US?

The gal was an idiot, but if we give so much significance to an insignificant event like Cinco De Mayo (i.e...as far as what this means to our country's history or for that matter, what it meant in the grand scheme of world history - especially compared to US' Independence Day) , is it that crazy that Independence Day would get some play in other countries (especially considering the number of ex-patriots thoughout the globe)? Just a thought.

**ISUCLONES15** · 07-06-2009, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by capitalcityguy

Regardless, kind of begs the question. Why does it seem we are celebrating Cinco De Mayo more and more each year in the US?

The gal was an idiot, but if we give so much significance to an insignificant event like Cinco De Mayo (i.e...as far as what this means to our country's history or for that matter, what it meant in the grand scheme of world history - especially compared to US' Independence Day) , is it that crazy that Independence Day would get some play in other countries (especially considering the number of ex-patriots thoughout the globe)? Just a thought.

I believe it is honestly just another reason for people to take off from work early and go party/drink it up. Nothing more.

**MoreCowbell** · 07-06-2009, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by twojman

A few years ago I thought I saw there were fireworks in London on July 4th. I thought that was crazy.

The summer I lived in London, there was a [small] celebration for American students that were living/working/studying abroad there on the 4th put on by one of the Universities or the exchange program. I don't remember if there were fireworks, though, because I was too busy enjoying the fine English cider.

**capitalcityguy** · 07-06-2009, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by ISUCLONES15

I believe it is honestly just another reason for people to take off from work early and go party/drink it up. Nothing more.

Kind of like Hallmark creating and promoting every day on the calender as something special worthy of a card maybe?

Hummmm...you may be onto something only this time it is the beer companies.

**swammi** · 07-06-2009, 02:45 PM

Maybe not an idiot, just a product of the public schools. I vote for 4 parts ignorant, 1 part egocentric American. Possible idiot, but not enough information is given to make that determination.

**GaryJohnson** · 07-06-2009, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by capitalcityguy

Regardless, kind of begs the question. Why does it seem we are celebrating Cinco De Mayo more and more each year in the US?

The gal was an idiot, but if we give so much significance to an insignificant event like Cinco De Mayo (i.e...as far as what this means to our country's history or for that matter, what it meant in the grand scheme of world history - especially compared to US' Independence Day) , is it that crazy that Independence Day would get some play in other countries (especially considering the number of ex-patriots thoughout the globe)? Just a thought.

Perhaps the same question could be asked about St. Patrick's Day...

Just a thought.

**TxCycloneFan** · 07-06-2009, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by CycloneYoda

I just got back from watching fireworks. The young woman sitting next to me pondered out loud what other countries do for the 4th of July. I responded that they don't celebrate the 4th and then I asked her why other countries would celebrate our Independence Day? She told me it is, or at least should be, a global affair because we are the leaders of the free world, and that democracies are all based on our Constitution. When I asked her if she ever heard of the Magna Carta, she responded, "Is that a car?"

She was young, maybe 20, but it still scared me a tiny bit.

HAPPY 4th!!!!!!!!!!

So you met my ex!