If you don't like the US... fine. Whatever, I don't care.
But if you LIVE in the US, openly despise it, hate everything we stand for, hate our government, hate our president, hate every single aspect about it... then LEAVE.
If you really hate the US that much, then LEAVE THE FREAKING COUNTRY. I'm so sick and tired of people bitching and moaning about how awful it is to live in America, and how awful of a country it is. How about you live in a country in the Middle East for a while and see how "awful" living in the US is.
If you hate this country so damn much, then fucking LEAVE. You're not going to be missed.
But if you LIVE in the US, openly despise it, hate everything we stand for, hate our government, hate our president, hate every single aspect about it... then LEAVE.
If you really hate the US that much, then LEAVE THE FREAKING COUNTRY. I'm so sick and tired of people bitching and moaning about how awful it is to live in America, and how awful of a country it is. How about you live in a country in the Middle East for a while and see how "awful" living in the US is.
If you hate this country so damn much, then fucking LEAVE. You're not going to be missed.
That said, I see the point that you are making. It annoys me when people say that this is a horrible country, by comparison, that is not true. Maybe, the answer that you are looking for is not so much that they leave, but that they cease complaining so much and channel that anger into more constructive forms.
America HAS problems and America NEEDS solutions, and blind complaining will not bring the solutions to the problems, but bringing the problems into the limelight WILL. And that's what propels countries into greatness, higher standards.
I just wish we all could have higher standards for ourselves, as a country... once patriotism dies, tendency to feel enough pride in one's country ceases to exist, and why bother to solve the problems of a country you care nothing for?
Meh, complainers are annoying.
K, I'm ready for random people to post arguments and thumbs down.
Last I checked, both countries are on the border.
Canada, never been there but I'd like to visit.
Even though they're on the border, uprooting your whole family or even yourself would be expensive regardless.
Last I checked, moving was costly.
I agree, but there wouldn't be anyone left....and besides, most Americans would not survive in other countries due to their intellects, nasally voices and inability to avoid serial killers.
I am soooooo confused by this...except the black guy is a rapist thing, they're all scum.
I feel that the majority of people who complain about the US complain about because "It's cool" to hate their own country, and it pisses me off.
When in the history of the US has it ever been perfect? When in the history of the US has it truly been better than it has been now? There is always something wrong with the US, there's always something wrong with every country. It will never get any better in our lifetime and if it will, we'll be too busy complaining about the president and the government to see it.
(protip: the organization that coined that slogan doesn't exactly practice what they preach... but it's a damn good slogan)
I've even read that riot police have started using sexual violence against women to egg the male protestors into getting violent.
But as far as what you're saying about the Occupy protests, they need to help themselves too. In every video I've seen of police brutality at Occupy, I've seen just as much violence from the protestors. They resist arrest, they shout "fuck the police" and "fuck you pigs", and just curse and spit.
The kids at the University of Davis in California did it right... they were entirely nonviolent and it got them national attention. If the other occupy protestors want to get people to take them seriously, they need to.
1. actually make a list of demmands, which they still haven't done.
and 2. Be so radically nonviolent that people can't help but see the police brutality.
At the same time as things are gettin scary over here, we have to remember that we do still live in one of the most free places in the world. This is terrifying to us because we've lived in such relative safety, but think about all the countries still ruled by dictators. We aren't there yet. We can still assemble, still have internet, still have due process for the most part.
But we may not have that shit for much longer if we don't fight for it
*edit* And this is kinda bothering me too. I hate that groups like the Neo Nazis and the KKK are allowed to freely protest in this country. But if we took away their right to assembly, couldn't that set a precedence that you can try to bar the free speech of any group of people who are considered "offensive?"
Well, you know
We all want to change the world
You tell me that it's evolution
Well, you know
We all want to change the world
But when you talk about destruction
Don't you know that you can count me out
Don't you know it's gonna be all right
All right, all right
You say you got a real solution
Well, you know
We'd all love to see the plan
You ask me for a contribution
Well, you know
We're doing what we can
But when you want money
For people with minds that hate
All I can tell is brother you have to wait
Don't you know it's gonna be all right
All right, all right
Ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah...
You say you'll change the constitution
Well, you know
We all want to change your head
You tell me it's the institution
Well, you know
You better free you mind instead
But if you go carrying pictures of chairman Mao
You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow
Don't you know it's gonna be all right
All right, all right
All right, all right, all right
All right, all right, all right
Our politicians are figureheads to make us think they aren't all the same corrupt bastards.
Also, there are a lot of dumb fuckin people. America is no exception.
They're a bunch of idiots out for money and easy living.
The president is a fucktard.
FREE SPEECH MUTHA FUCKAH.
But no, seriously, I am really concerned about the direction my country is heading in and it's economic stability. If you think we are "the greatest country on earth" then you will be sorely mistaken when all hell breaks loose.
The federal reserve notes, um, I mean dollar bill is dying, buddy. And who's to blame? You. And me. And a whole line of presidents. And all the Congresses. And all the SCOTUS's. Nearly everyone. Either because of ignorance, apathy, or just plain stupidity.
The latter seems to be your case.
Oh wait...
WE AREN'T FREE!!! <__<;;;;
^_^
Most people complain that Americans love America blindly, and you seem to think that they're too aware. Make up your mind.
If you don't like it, put on your rosy colored eyeglasses, strap your shotgun to the back of your barely operating 4x4, make sure your confederate flag is adjusted properly in your back window, get in the truck and get the fuck out of town.
Honesty hurts sometimes, asshole. Welcome to America.
Okay, you don't agree with it, but don't go complaining about other people's lives...
If only it was just so easy to pack up and leave right. It's a nice theory, but hardly plausible especially for middle and less than middle class citizens. When they economy is destroyed and no one can get a decent job.
Ok, I'm not making any sense...