Geography. America, Greatest Country on Earth!

OK so as i stated before.
Every nation to some extent has a little bit of the "Best Nation" Sentiment. But the U.S. China, Japan and Germany are really the kings of this.

Now that being said, if you ask the people in the nations you get different answers.
From my past experience you get this.

China. "China was the most advanced civilization in the world for century's and is still a strong nation" Now to be fair, that's a pretty fair take on history, MOST of the great inventions in history happened in china two to three hundred years before they happened in Europe. Some Happened over a thousand.

Japan. Now before i even start i need to point this out, as nice as the Japanese are, and as much as i like part of there culture, They are as a collective one of the most Xenophobic people out there, and are convinced of there Ethnic Superiority, they even treat other Asian's badly.

Germany. Been over this, if they had anything to be proud about it would be that they are one of the three power houses in the EU. (Screw you Russia) But to be fare, you screw with anyone that long and they get a aptitude.

United States. Now we have the longest list of reasons both stupid and other wise to make this clam. But the thing that gets me is the VAST majority of people who say this have NO CLUE, what the hell there on about.

Point.

#1. "The freest nation on the planet" - Well no not really, freedom would imply less interference from the law, or the most personal freedoms. But think about it, The Dutch have us beat there, and on top of that, nations with no government would be higher then us there, in Somalia you can do what ever the hell you want, even kill a man, just make sure you can back it up.

#2. "Most powerful nation on the planet" - Well yes, Military there is basically no = to the U.S. at the moment, unless you put nuke's into the picture, then really its just a draw. People who say "The Chinese are the new super power" are full of it, china has 1.3 billion people that's 4.something time as many as us. You think the U.S Military can take the Chinese Military 4 to 1? Of coarse they can. Russia? I think not. The Russians lost stuff to the Georgian Nation Guard. So not impressed there.

But really is that the source of greatness? No if that were true then The Huns would be up there in history, but really they just broke a bunch of stuff, no lasting influence.

#3. "Richest nation?" - Well only by total doller, many nations have wealthy people, and soon China will make more money over all then the U.S.

#4. "Health care? Schools?" I think not also, over all we are just run of the mill for a wealthy nation. 17th on the world health organizations list of best health care. (Before you look France is #1)

#5. And we really don't take very good care of out people.

Don't get me wrong, I like America it's one of only two or three nations i would even think of living in. But really if your going to clam you are the best, have a good answer to the question "Why?"

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My reason, the U.S. is a sensible mix.
I like personal freedom, but it can infact to to far.
I like laws and security but again it can over step it's self.

In short, every nation like every person, has good and bad things about it.

American Geography 300. (Were the south starts and ends)

OK so as i said before, I have worked at Disney World. Which is in Florida, Which is in the south... kind of. And i am from Kentucky which is in the South..... Well... Ill come back to that.

This is the thing, wile working at Disney i would have this conversation allot.

Guest from a Northern state. "Can you help me."
Me: "Of coarse sir or ma'am"
Guest: "Thank you, So were are you from?" (The question is brought on by my Accent, which by the way is not that bad)
Me: "I'm from Kentucky."

At this point one of two things would happen.

#1. "O, so you are from the south."
#2. "O, So your accustomed to this Southern Heat."

Now this is my Question, When did Kentucky Become part of the south? Really i mean it WHEN! DID I MISS THE MEMO!

OK so there are three ways to look at this.
Geographically.
Historically.
Culturally.

So first.
Geographically.
OK so If you look at America and cut it into top / bottom. Kentucky Might be in the south or north, or cut in half. We are more in the middle, but to the same right, most people wouldn't say that Virginia was in the South would they? (Some would)
And you would never Say California was a Southern state? (Most of it is by this right) So it would be safe to say that Kentucky was a heart land state, or a Mid-Eastern State.

Historically.
OK so the this is going to go to the Civil war.
Lets take note here, Virginia was part of the south. But most people don't think its in the "South" West Virginia was part of the north. And most people would say it is in the south.
Kentucky, Was At first Neutral, Why? Because we had a pro-southern Governor and Pro-Union House and Senate. So we were Neutral until the South decided to Violate our Neutrality, then we joined THE UNION! That's right, Kentucky was a blue state in the Civil war. SUCK ON IT YOU LOSSER'S DOWN SOUTH!

Culturally.
OK so here is were Kentucky and West Virginia get it.
Most people think of Ky and WV are southern states for two reasons.
#1. We have Accents.
#2. We are pore.
That it people, that's why, its OK to say it.
People in both states have a Appalachian Accent, not a southern Accent. Can't tell the Difference, not my problem i can't tell the difference between a new york and road island accent, all i know is you people nee to learn to say ASK not Ax.


And on that same note.
From a Cultural point Florida is NOT a southern state.
No one gives a shit about the Rebel flag in Florida. This is mostly because of the strong Latino and Spanish. (Not to be confused for one another) Influences in the state.
The Same can be said for Texas to a lesser extent, but both were in the Civil War as part of the south.


In short.
NO i am not from the south. I'm from Kentucky.
Some people in Kentucky By the Way, Did fight on the Southern side in the War and some of them still want to fly the Rebel Flag.
And to them i would say this.


HAHAHAHAHAHAH! YOU LOST!
Go cry into your big red gay safety blanket you Emo Face.