Do you like your country?
- Thread starter PHCharls
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- Controls set for heart of sun
- GTP_RogerTheHors
Things I like about the UK.
I like free healthcare at the point of delivery. I like prescriptions which only cost £7. I like the scenery. I like the fact we haven't had a gun massacre in 5 years. I like cornish pasties, and haddock and chips, and marmite. I like Radio 4 when it isn't playing the Archers.
Still too grumpy to get past the awful road and rail infrastructure or the fact that the French have an infinitely better national anthem than us.
I like free healthcare at the point of delivery. I like prescriptions which only cost £7. I like the scenery. I like the fact we haven't had a gun massacre in 5 years. I like cornish pasties, and haddock and chips, and marmite. I like Radio 4 when it isn't playing the Archers.
Still too grumpy to get past the awful road and rail infrastructure or the fact that the French have an infinitely better national anthem than us.
- 5,204
- Finland
Sort of, yes, but it has its problems.
For starters the weather is 🤬, there's no better way of saying it. It rains half a year and the other half it's cold as hell and everything is covered in ice and snow. The mandatory army for men is on the same level of backwards thinking as the USA's healthcare system. Then there's the fact we're actively trying to forget the fact the economy looks worse and worse every year since 2008 and add more government debt, just to take care of the people who've drank themselves into a condition in which they no longer know how to drink more. Still the healthcare system isn't any better than in other European countries for anyone who still has their job, even though we think it's among the best in the world for some reason. The government also seems to hate all cars that aren't their tax money paid Mercedes-Benz taxi that takes them from their front door to wherever they want to go, considering that the developing of the road system is utterly neglected and almost all cars that aren't the cheapest Toyota without any optional extras are ridiculously taxed. This wouldn't be a problem, if these taxes weren't also applied to used cars from other EU countries, completely breaking what is the whole point in EU, which is free movement of things. They can also shut down a motorsport venue simply because someone with a summer cottage within 10 km radius complains about the noise. Of course there's no way anyone is going to do anything to any of this, until EU steps in to take control, as the government only thinks of the next election and therefore is afraid of making any cost cuts because that'd make voters angry and not vote for them.
There are some good things as well. For instance the education is magnificent and available for anyone from the beginning to PhD. It's fairly safe to be outside everywhere you go, no matter what time it is. You can find 3G connection almost everywhere in the country. Most of the public sports venues are both maintained by the counsel and free. The whole country won't shut itself down simply due to a millimetre of snow. And the free-TV actually provides somewhat good entertainment most days.
I still don't really find the place worth staying in after you've completed your free education.
For starters the weather is 🤬, there's no better way of saying it. It rains half a year and the other half it's cold as hell and everything is covered in ice and snow. The mandatory army for men is on the same level of backwards thinking as the USA's healthcare system. Then there's the fact we're actively trying to forget the fact the economy looks worse and worse every year since 2008 and add more government debt, just to take care of the people who've drank themselves into a condition in which they no longer know how to drink more. Still the healthcare system isn't any better than in other European countries for anyone who still has their job, even though we think it's among the best in the world for some reason. The government also seems to hate all cars that aren't their tax money paid Mercedes-Benz taxi that takes them from their front door to wherever they want to go, considering that the developing of the road system is utterly neglected and almost all cars that aren't the cheapest Toyota without any optional extras are ridiculously taxed. This wouldn't be a problem, if these taxes weren't also applied to used cars from other EU countries, completely breaking what is the whole point in EU, which is free movement of things. They can also shut down a motorsport venue simply because someone with a summer cottage within 10 km radius complains about the noise. Of course there's no way anyone is going to do anything to any of this, until EU steps in to take control, as the government only thinks of the next election and therefore is afraid of making any cost cuts because that'd make voters angry and not vote for them.
There are some good things as well. For instance the education is magnificent and available for anyone from the beginning to PhD. It's fairly safe to be outside everywhere you go, no matter what time it is. You can find 3G connection almost everywhere in the country. Most of the public sports venues are both maintained by the counsel and free. The whole country won't shut itself down simply due to a millimetre of snow. And the free-TV actually provides somewhat good entertainment most days.
I still don't really find the place worth staying in after you've completed your free education.
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- Buenos Aires
I voted "No"... 5 years ago.
I wish I had posted my opinion on why I didn't like my country, sadly, I didn't.
Today, I can say I like my country. It's full of flaws. For starters, people who have no idea what true dictatorships are, even though our country has suffered quite a few of them and quite a lot from them. It annoys me that the media has brainwashed a good part of the population into thinking the other half is evil, and that having different opinions means there's a crack on the country that must be healed.
I hate the average Argentinian's flaws. At the same time, I absolutely adore the average Argentinian's virtues.
I wish I had posted my opinion on why I didn't like my country, sadly, I didn't.
Today, I can say I like my country. It's full of flaws. For starters, people who have no idea what true dictatorships are, even though our country has suffered quite a few of them and quite a lot from them. It annoys me that the media has brainwashed a good part of the population into thinking the other half is evil, and that having different opinions means there's a crack on the country that must be healed.
I hate the average Argentinian's flaws. At the same time, I absolutely adore the average Argentinian's virtues.
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- Distrito Federal
- DemiEJ8
I love my country. Except for the crater sized potholes, Drug Cartels, Crime rate, Pollution, etc. I could go on and on with the negative things my country has but like most Mexicans, I've learnt to live with it. Healthcare is supposed to be very accessible here although most people aren't accepted into the "Seguro Popular" which is the basic healthcare service for all citizens. Traffic is horrible and getting worse each year I can't imagine how much traffic will build up in the Periferico 5 to 10 years from now, and Mexico City... it's special in it's own way.
- 4,122
- United States
I dont really like thé United states
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- Thailand
Having been only in my country of origin for the last few days I can say that I don't like the weather here or that everything is so expensive. I'm sure there are plenty of other things I could comment on but this isn't a ranting thread.
So far it's certainly not 5/7.
So far it's certainly not 5/7.
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- Ontario, Canada
- B-Line98
We need to make a GTNation (Planet is too much time and effort) where all of us can live in peace and hail the might of President Jordan.
I like Canada, but I do know that any kind of nationalism can lead to problems. Just look at the last few hundred years for examples.
I like Canada, but I do know that any kind of nationalism can lead to problems. Just look at the last few hundred years for examples.
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- GTPlanet
- Street-King-07
- Quattro Saltire
Kind of. Scotland has it's good stuff, but ever since the SNP took power and have talked more about independence than the real issues that this country has, I've started to dislike it more, especially after the referendum.
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- Tijuana, B.C.
- MRT_Cinnamon
I like it even though the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas are part of the country.
- 5,202
- Nicest part of hell
No, I actually hate it. I feel like I have absolutely nothing in common with my fellow countrymen. I disagree in almost every single point with my government, I think people around here a have a lazy head-in-the-sand disposition when it comes to problems. I don't like my country's traditions, the idiotic legislation, the completely outrageous corruption that reaches hilarious levels lately and on top of it I dislike the climate.
I feel no reason for patriotism of any kind and I do not owe my country anything, not even respect. This place is a joke.
I only like the mountains, thats about it.
I feel no reason for patriotism of any kind and I do not owe my country anything, not even respect. This place is a joke.
I only like the mountains, thats about it.
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- Naples
- niroxxe
- NickRoss98
I have a love-hate relationship with my country, Italy. On one side I love the culture (Dante, Boccaccio, Galileo, Caravaggio, Leopardi, Pasolini, Virgil, and so on...), the cuisine, our racing heritage, and the passion our people have. On the other side, I'm not a fan of the government, the infrastructure, the corruption, the often-bigoted superstitions and sometimes over-the-top religious devotion our people still have (yes, Italy is Christianity's birthplace, but goodness gracious, don't shove that down our throats), and the sheer fact we always lag behind the other world powers.
Indeed, there should be a "kind of" option on this poll.
Indeed, there should be a "kind of" option on this poll.
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- Controls set for heart of sun
- GTP_RogerTheHors
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- Thailand
My observations after a week of living in my own country (and London in particular) are thus:
There are a lot of Fiat 500s. Seems like they've replaced the Feista as the go-to little car.
There are a lot more (non-British) Middle Eastern and African people here than I remember.
There are a lot less pubs than I remember.
Lots of people use them vaporiser machines instead of smoking.
London seems so small compared to other cities I've spent time in.
Overall I think this place is balls and would rather live by the coast or in the countryside but I don't have that option available just yet.
There are a lot of Fiat 500s. Seems like they've replaced the Feista as the go-to little car.
There are a lot more (non-British) Middle Eastern and African people here than I remember.
There are a lot less pubs than I remember.
Lots of people use them vaporiser machines instead of smoking.
London seems so small compared to other cities I've spent time in.
Overall I think this place is balls and would rather live by the coast or in the countryside but I don't have that option available just yet.
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- Canada
- photonrider
Why don't you leave Austria, Michael? Is it just a financial barrier or other barriers to you locating and spending the rest of your life somewhere you actually choose to live?
Obviously your perceptions of Austria are personal - maybe there are others who will fight and die for the country, and even yet others who may not offer up their lives for the sake of patriotism but prefer to live there for some reason or another.
The Mountains, you say? Are there no mountains as attractive anywhere else in the world? Come to B.C. You'll love it. The country is not too bad, either - only recently voted the 2nd best place to live on Earth.
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- Naples
- niroxxe
- NickRoss98
My bad, that was a mistake in my own part. But yeah, Italy is so deeply entrenched with Catholic Christianity that some of us would have fitted just right with the Holy Inquisition - heck, it's all these people's fault we still haven't legalized gay marriages. I wish my country was as open-minded as the Netherlands - that's the thing I love the most about that country.
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- Utah
I have two countries: The one I was born in (United States of America), and the one I grew up and lived most of my life (El Salvador).
Not much to say about the little country in Central America. For undisclosed reasons, I wasted 27 years of my life there... I have a past, friendships and memories (good and bad ones) back there, but it's all left behind permanently to start all over. I've never been a fan of that country, specially now that's in its worst times. Rampant crime, a communist government that is nothing more than a cancer which is slowly destroying what's left. So no; I don't like it.
Currently I'm back in the States. It's not easy living here, but I must say I do like it. What I like about this country? Everything is accessible and possible to achieve, however, only if you have the determination and work your freaking butt off
Once you get through that (couch surfing here and there), you're living the dream. Took me about two years to get from zero to having a nice place of my own, a car, and all the little vane things that bring "happiness" to one's life. God bless America!
I would say I love the weather here, since I love cold, but after my third winter here I'm quite honestly very tired of all the snow, ice, mud slush, salt and the rest of wet nastiness. Spending 15 minutes scraping the ice from your car at below freezing temps gets old quick. Washing your WHITE car in a sunny day just for it to rain or snow later that evening is infuriating for someone with OCD. On the bright side, the landscape here is absolutely astonishing. Pure white mountains all around me. I live in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, which is about 40 minutes from Park City, and being up there during this time... oh boy. Winter wonderland indeed.
Not much to say about the little country in Central America. For undisclosed reasons, I wasted 27 years of my life there... I have a past, friendships and memories (good and bad ones) back there, but it's all left behind permanently to start all over. I've never been a fan of that country, specially now that's in its worst times. Rampant crime, a communist government that is nothing more than a cancer which is slowly destroying what's left. So no; I don't like it.
Currently I'm back in the States. It's not easy living here, but I must say I do like it. What I like about this country? Everything is accessible and possible to achieve, however, only if you have the determination and work your freaking butt off
Once you get through that (couch surfing here and there), you're living the dream. Took me about two years to get from zero to having a nice place of my own, a car, and all the little vane things that bring "happiness" to one's life. God bless America!I would say I love the weather here, since I love cold, but after my third winter here I'm quite honestly very tired of all the snow, ice, mud slush, salt and the rest of wet nastiness. Spending 15 minutes scraping the ice from your car at below freezing temps gets old quick. Washing your WHITE car in a sunny day just for it to rain or snow later that evening is infuriating for someone with OCD. On the bright side, the landscape here is absolutely astonishing. Pure white mountains all around me. I live in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, which is about 40 minutes from Park City, and being up there during this time... oh boy. Winter wonderland indeed.
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- Mexico City
- MoLieG
This city is set to collapse at some point, I hope I can escape from it in 5 years max.
And Michoacan, don't forget about Michoacan, and Guerrero.
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- Florida
- SilvWolf22
I love the United States (it's so varied and vast), but I hate our government system...
No. I hate it. Most of the time (especially outside of my friend cycle) are really egoistical and unfriendly. Too many "good books" thomping, bigots, among other things.
Majority of people have no idea what they doing and saying. Also its pretty much the most cynical and anger filled community ive ever been into.
Majority of people have no idea what they doing and saying. Also its pretty much the most cynical and anger filled community ive ever been into.
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- Lelystad
- DCAR Savage
Do i like the Netherlands? I life 25 kilometres away from Amsterdam in a city called Lelystad which is part of the 'Randstad' urban area. And i go to school at Almere. Both cities are part of the province called Flevoland. Lelystad is very boring, it is a 'man made island' and does only exist sinds the 50's. Most of the people here are people that do not have enough money to life in Amsterdam. Sinds living in Amsterdam is very very expensive. So you can guess that Lelystad and specially Almere are very poor when it comes to Dutch standards. I was born in Almelo which is close to the border of Germany but i only lived there my first 8 years so i cannot judge exactly how it is to life there nowadays.
There are alot of benefits of living in the Netherlands. We have one of the best economies in the world and industries. And if you have a decent job over here, you have almost nothing to care about. Even without a job you can life here without anything to worry about. Depending on the person you are and what you want.
The problem is i find my own country having no solidarity at all.. And so are alot of Dutch people in my opinion. Sometimes i feel like i am a immigrant in my own country. Some of my friends are Dutch and some are immigrants including Romanian, Turkish, Bosnian, Dutch Carribian, Spanish and many more. What i am trying to say is that i feel more of a bond with the immigrated friends then most of my Dutch friends.
Whenever i go on vacation to countries or locations like Southern France (Montpellier), Bulgaria, Turkey, Ibiza and specially Hungary (which i go to almost every year) i feel and see, brotherhood, warm hearted people and solidarity. People that are behind their people. I don't see that here.
Yes i love the Netherlands for it's amazing History and Economics. If you life over here you just have nothing to worry about, if you don't have a job the government supports you with the so called 'verzorgingsstaat'. But if i had to choose between the people.. I would choose Hungary above the Netherlands. I feel myself much more comfortable and i just love the Hungarians alot more.
So yes, i do like my country. But i dislike some of the Dutch people which makes it uninspiring and dull sometimes.
There are alot of benefits of living in the Netherlands. We have one of the best economies in the world and industries. And if you have a decent job over here, you have almost nothing to care about. Even without a job you can life here without anything to worry about. Depending on the person you are and what you want.
The problem is i find my own country having no solidarity at all.. And so are alot of Dutch people in my opinion. Sometimes i feel like i am a immigrant in my own country. Some of my friends are Dutch and some are immigrants including Romanian, Turkish, Bosnian, Dutch Carribian, Spanish and many more. What i am trying to say is that i feel more of a bond with the immigrated friends then most of my Dutch friends.
Whenever i go on vacation to countries or locations like Southern France (Montpellier), Bulgaria, Turkey, Ibiza and specially Hungary (which i go to almost every year) i feel and see, brotherhood, warm hearted people and solidarity. People that are behind their people. I don't see that here.
Yes i love the Netherlands for it's amazing History and Economics. If you life over here you just have nothing to worry about, if you don't have a job the government supports you with the so called 'verzorgingsstaat'. But if i had to choose between the people.. I would choose Hungary above the Netherlands. I feel myself much more comfortable and i just love the Hungarians alot more.
So yes, i do like my country. But i dislike some of the Dutch people which makes it uninspiring and dull sometimes.
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