BIGUN 1,489 #1 April 7, 2013 But, we could be.... http://www.safeshare.tv/w/UAGOcLSuLX ETA: But it would have to be a "we" project. Not a republican or democrat solution. "We." We've been so busy for the past ten years, we've let our greatness slip past us.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #2 April 7, 2013 The problem is determining what the vision of a great country is. Lots of differences. If we could agree on a direction, I agree that we're just about unstoppable (look at massive national reactions to things like 9/11 and WW2). Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #3 April 7, 2013 I believe that was from the pilot episode of HBO's "The Newsroom" which aired on 24 June 2012."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #4 April 7, 2013 And while we're on the subject, the POTUS is not 'the Leader of the free world' and never was.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,489 #5 April 7, 2013 Never knew anything about it. Will have to check it out.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #6 April 7, 2013 Quote And while we're on the subject, the POTUS is not 'the Leader of the free world' and never was. Next you'll be telling us that when we have a "World Championship" sporting event, we should invite other countries."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgoose71 0 #7 April 7, 2013 Quote Quote And while we're on the subject, the POTUS is not 'the Leader of the free world' and never was. Next you'll be telling us that when we have a "World Championship" sporting event, we should invite other countries. What are you talking about? WWE has participants from many countries! Go Iron Sheik!!!"There is an art, it says, or, rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." Life, the Universe, and Everything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #8 April 7, 2013 Quote Quote And while we're on the subject, the POTUS is not 'the Leader of the free world' and never was. Next you'll be telling us that when we have a "World Championship" sporting event, we should invite other countries. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #9 April 7, 2013 All joking aside, was America really the greatest country in the world at any point? America got lucky with WWII because when Europe was demolished by war the USA was untouched (with the exception of Pearl Harbour), so the might of the industrial machine that the war created was turned to churning out good to export to countries who were unable to do so themselves because of the damage to their infrastructure and economy. The USA got rich from making loans to they countries (UK included). However the USA also suffered post war from the MacCarthy witch hunts and rampant racism which divided the nation. So by what measure was the USA ever the greatest country in the world, other than in the Hollywood imagination? Sure their were moments in history where the USA was number one, such as the space race but that dominance was soon lost too.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aphid 0 #10 April 7, 2013 QuoteThe problem is determining what the vision of a great country is. Lots of differences. If we could agree on a direction, I agree that we're just about unstoppable (look at massive national reactions to things like 9/11 and WW2). With complete respect, your countries national reaction to 9/11 brought you The Patriot Act and it's bastard-child the NDAA. Oh, and couple of new overseas adventures. And WW2? If my history lessons were accurate, the USA was pretty late getting to the Dance. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #11 April 7, 2013 In the video why did he say Yosemite?When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #12 April 7, 2013 >But, we could be.... Why would we care to be? I could care less whether we are "greater" than anyone else. I'll take a competently managed country that's good at compromises over an extremist country any day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #13 April 7, 2013 Quote>But, we could be.... Why would we care to be? I could care less whether we are "greater" than anyone else. I'll take a competently managed country that's good at compromises over an extremist country any day. Additionally, it all depends on the metric used to define "great."quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #14 April 7, 2013 He's saying, "Yosemite?" as in, "What the fuck are you talking about, Yosemite?" (...as though the geography is the only thing that survived the downturn of greatness.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #15 April 7, 2013 What's name of this actor? I do remember him as a serial actor, right? dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #16 April 7, 2013 QuoteWhat's name of this actor? I do remember him as a serial actor, right? Jeff Daniels. But Aaron Sorkin wrote the words.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #17 April 7, 2013 Thx. dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,489 #18 April 7, 2013 You're right. We suck as a nation. You win.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #19 April 8, 2013 QuoteBut, we could be.... http://www.safeshare.tv/w/UAGOcLSuLX ETA: But it would have to be a "we" project. Not a republican or democrat solution. "We." We've been so busy for the past ten years, we've let our greatness slip past us. I watched that TV series last year. It is by far, the best thing i have seen on Tele in a very long time.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
