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I would imagine Christians aren't complaing because he is a devout Christian on and off the field. He doesn't just turn it on when the cameras come out.

Hate is strong word and I probably could of used a better word but nevertheless my point was clear. People who do want to examine America's shortcomings can be just as damaging as those who don't want recognize what makes it unique and great. Often with the "haters" you don't see a equal balance of "love" and "hate". Same could be said for the "lovers". There is a lot of people out there who don't think America is perfect but they're not going to let you know that when its 24/7 america this, america that. The main reason I never end up discussing America's faults on this forum is because we have too many people like Alan who never quit complaining. There is enough hate here, time to start spreading the love.
I was afraid of that...

I've been here way too long to fall for that one, you troll quite often. You may be better at it than some people but nevertheless trolling is trolling.

I never said America was the greatest, I just laugh at those who think its the worst when referring to developed nations. That tells me more about their blinding hate than it does the state of this country.
You not looking at the country as a whole if you don't take into consideration what John and Jane Doe are doing, that is my point. A country is so much more than just its gov. If you consider what John and Jane Doe are doing then the chart you posted becomes a meaningless. That chart just help countries like Sweden feel special about themselves.
If you want to talk percentages and narrow it down to just one field then sure you have a point, the USA is lacking. The problem is that if you want to be honest about this you have to look at the bigger picture and realize that we are on the top of the list and not the bottom like the chart would lead you to believe.
I don't think America is perfect but damn if I'm going to act like the rest of the world is. I'm tired of hearing we're the problem and we need to be more like Europe.

Clearly for entertainment purposes considering 90% of his posts are nothing but him trolling? You not hoping to walk away "smarter" are you?

I agree there is no shortage of people here that will hang their hat on "we are the best" and not give a damn about the rest of the world but just because you "give a damn" that does not mean you need to throw your own country under the bus. It has been my experience that most people who do a lot of traveling see only the great things about another country which is mainly the only thing you're exposed to when you travel. It gets old listening to these well traveled people people talk about how great the rest of the world is all the while looking down on this country.

Why do you not want to consider what the individual people are giving? Is it because it doesn't fit in with your "america sucks" attitude?

You're the last person on the face of the earth that I would expect to understand what makes America unique.

Who cares?

You're the last person on the face of the earth that I would expect to understand what makes America unique.

I still don't believe this is the original intent of the 14th Amendment.
No other industrialized welfare state (except Canada) is stupid enough to allow this lunacy.

Did your dad beat you with a bible? Give it a rest.

Who said it wasn't? I have made opinions clear on other issues too. This is the umpteenth post with him trying to make Christians look stupid, its gets old.

Did your dad beat you with a bible? Give it a rest.

With Obama in office, there's no doubt they'll get the support they need.

Good. It shouldn't be just about a woman's right to choose.

OK lets look at legal vs illegal, are you suggesting that crack use would go down if it were legal?
Crack and heroin are in a league of their own and cannot be compared to alcohol and marijuana.

OK lets look at legal vs illegal, are you suggesting that crack use would go down if it were legal?
Crack and heroin are in a league of their own and cannot be compared to alcohol and marijuana.

Seriously if you need any help moving I will be more than happy to help you.

How did things come to be? How did something come from nothing? I doubt you have all the answers so I don't see why you need to ridicule people who believe in god.

Seriously if you need any help moving I will be more than happy to help you.

Seriously if you need any help moving I will be more than happy to help you.

Seriously if you need any help moving I will be more than happy to help you.

Seriously if you need any help moving I will be more than happy to help you.

You can't answer the question can you? I'll answer it for you, yes you would support them. This sort of attitude will only lead to death and destruction. Sad!
Israel has a right to exist, sure you can have some understanding/compassion to how things came to be considering WWII.