Reasons to be American

i think the question of personal wealth and one's ability to "make it" is pretty void. Regardless of what country you show up in, if you have absolutely nothing at all to your name...it is not going to be easy.

....though in the US you can abuse the system. You won't get rich, but you won't be that poor, despite doing no work.

I personally think the best part about the United States is simply the variety. There aren't many countries in the world where in 5 hours you can fly from one ocean to another, passing over mountains, deserts, prairies, farms, industrial areas, countless major cities...and so on. It may not be a big deal to some, but to me it's pretty cool. Compared with say, england or something where you get on a plane, and 45 minutes later you've crossed the country having seen nothing but fields.
 
1.The diverse climate/landscape. Just about anything you want: Awesome Beaches, Huge Forests, plains(idk why youd want those), mountains, Arctic, deserts, lakes, etc2.Freedom to do whatever as long as its not gay. literally gay, cause our govt is homphobic3. Disney world and lolercoasters4. no speed cameras on the highways5.You can drive for 500 miles and not need a passport 6. Diverse array culture and food7. Strippers8. The south sucks but you dont have to associate with them-jk if you live there9. Girls are hot10. You dont have to spend 100k$ for a fast carTheres more
 
I think you summed it up quite nicely. What you just mentioned is the one down side(IMO) that I wish Canada had. The USA encompasses almost every type of climate region.
 
That sentence was awkward. I meant I am so jealous of the USA encompassing all the different climate regions, you have a little but of everything which is great. Canada lacks the many great and diverse environments that you guys have.
 
I'm assuming your scoffing because you think America has no culture. The US might be lacking in cultural history, it's only been around for a little over 230 years, but it's certainly not lacking in culture. It's difficult to find a single place in the world that has escaped American cultural influence, which is all the more impressive given its short history.

Art, music, fashion, food all define culture right? I'm sure you experience American versions of all these in whatever culturally advanced country you're from. American Westerns were a culture that defined an era and captivated people all over the world. Modern Hollywood movies and movie stars are seen just about everywhere. Countless styles of music are distinctly American: Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Country, R&B, Soul, Hip-Hop, and Rock & Roll.

There's a pretty good chance that right now you're wearing blue jeans and a t-shirt with sneakers and a baseball hat. All examples of American fashion that's now ubiquitous even in the most remote areas of the world.

People complain all the time about American food. But the fact is, there are successful hamburger, sub sandwich and fried chicken places all over the world, so people must enjoy it. We've changed the culture and way people eat for better or worse, but we also are home to delicious unique things like: BARBEQUE, Cajun/Creole food, Tex/Cali-mex (try finding fajitas and burritos in Mexico), hamburgers/hotdogs, chili, clam chowder, apple pie etc etc.

There's plenty of American culture to go around. Feel free to adopt some more, I'm sure you've already got a good start.

 
>implying i was suggesting that there is no such thing as American culture...

Obviously there are good aspects to American culture, however i find a lot of it to be abhorrent. Most American TV, hollywood movies, fat people, fast food, shitty music... loud, obnoxious, arrogant people, celebrity worship, mass ignorance etc. etc. I know most/all countries have bad aspects to their culture, i just find american culture to be especially offputting.
 
the states, if you dont like one part of the US, you can move somewhere else in the country and it will be completely different. there really are places for everyone. some of the most amazing areas in the world are in the US, and extremely easy to travel to if your a US citizen.that and guns.
 
the us is an extream sports playground. i can go skiing, surfing, whitwater rafting, mountain biking, and just about anything else without having to leave the country. basicly, weve got the best shit for sports.
 
i really can't think of anything other than cheap food and candy. in canada we have pretty much the same stuff as you and then some.
 
People that say this shit show their ignorance in spades.

As if the US is the only country with those negatives.

and stop with that 4chan bullshit. It, too, implies you are nothing more than a bitch.
 
ah, well that explains the sense of superiority. You know it's funny how similar we all are. I hear so much about how Americans are arrogant, but Canadians and English are just as bad in different ways.

Canadians overcompensate for their inferiority complex by bashing America. Americans arrogantly assert themselves as the best country in the world. The English just hold themselves above everyone else as if it wasn't really a discussion to begin with. 3 shades of the same thing.
 
I guess I think it would be pretty interesting to live somewhere where you can be rewarded for stupidity and unabated ignorance generally goes unrecognized. Could make life a lot easier. Oh, oops.
 
You see this in practically every country. No matter how terrible the government, economy, and living conditions are everyone is proud of their home from the poorest to the richest of people to the poorest and richest of countries. I have been in third world countries and if you ask any what is the best country on earth is they will most likely say theirs. Another huge misconception is that the rest of the world doesn't like The States, which is really wrong. Even if they do not like the government they are really interested and usually are really excited to meet Americans. I found the teenagers of foreign countries love America because we are still considered rebellious, if that makes sense. People like the states but they don't like douches. Sure you can find a lot of the things listed here in other countries but most of them wouldnt have existed without American influence.
 
Yea, well, I've been to a lot of 3rd world countries, too, and I can't count the number of times locals brought up "sponsor" or something of the like. In other words: they wanted to get the FUCK out of where they were and get to the US of A. But the rest of what you said seems on point.
 
I recently moved from montana u.s.a to british columbia canada and here are some pros of both1-best cellphone plans you can get. canada has the 3rd worst cellphone plans in the entire world. literally 3x's more expensive for 1/2 the coverage, minutes. etc.2- Everything is cheaper, especailly food. 3- Taxes are way lower, montana has no sale tax. B.C has %12 sales tax on everything and there trying to raise the tax apperently4- Way more ski resorts and stuff like windells and such5-skateparks, every town almost has a sick skateparkcanada is def. lacking in skateparksCanada's pros1- Everyone seems to be more geared towards outdoor activities in general, more so than the u.s2- Free Health Care3- much higher paying jobsthats about it
 
I still think maybe 2% of people who've replied to this thread actually read the question.

Not "What makes America great?" but "What makes you want to become an American citizen?"

And I'd like to know more about that, what does an American citizen have better over an immigrant?
 
Did not read thread because I figured there would be shit loads of flaming.
I'm usually one of America's Harshest critics but I love the place too.
The west especially, we just have so much space. I can drive for 30 minutes to an hour any direction out of Salt Lake City and be in the wilderness. We have amazing mountains and rivers. Even the barren expanse of the desert is exciting in it's own way. Canada has this to an extent as well (less hot desert, more forest).
I also love the dollar. The dollar may be down against the Euro and the Pound Sterling but I can tell you right now from recent personal experience that it still has more purchasing power. For example, If I buy an average size soda in france it cost me 2euros($2.85) when it would cost me $1.25 in the States.

 
Nothing to do with America, but..

I could never ditch New Zealand,

Seeing the faces of Aussies when we beat at something is priceless.
 
It depends where you go in Canada for taxes, Alberta only pays 6% because of the oil and they want to lower the HST in BC down to 10% not raise it
 
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