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Lets see I originally commented because the initial post didn't come off as a "joke" to me but trying to characterize Americans as idiots! Not that some aren't, but it was untrue and in my opinion you didn't make that clear. Then you replied it was a joke and to lighten up, so I apologized
I suppose you are referring to military service on your part? Regardless whatever it was I will thank you for your contribution to humanity.
I'm not patting my back just my fellow Americans. I hate it when people try to portrait Americans in a negative light that I feel is undeserved. Fortunatly as I've said 9 times out of 10 I hear only positives. Esp. in the Middle East. I've heard it from Iraqi's, Kuwaiti's, Irani's, you name it!!! They didn't have to say anything to me but went out of there way to, so I have to assume it was nothing but sincere.
As you agree nobody donates more money, time and energy to victims of natural disasters. Thats the nature of most Americans thankfully.
As for our roles in other parts of the world. Unfortunatly nobody else ever seems to step up to the plate like Americans, Brits, Canada, Australia, etc. Perhaps because we have all been so blessed.
We have PLENTY of oil and various other natural resources for energy in the states should we ever choose to take advantage. Last I heard China was putting offshore drilling rigs off the coast of Florida!
It would be easier to stay at home and stop saving the world, but it seems the part Americans continue to play. Although on occasion we've fallen short and left missions unfinished. Sad to say. I personally hope for freedoms for Iraqi's and Afghani's and the entire Middle East as a whole. I've lived in the ME for quite a while now and love that part of the world and the people there. Everybody in the world of ours deserves freedom. The world will be a better place when various religions, and sects of religions, non believers etc. learn to accept other and stop fighting in the name of their religion. Personal freedom and acceptance it would make for a nicer world.
Sadly it goes without saying more people have died and fought in wars in the name of religion over the history of mankind. That continues to be the case worldwide. I think people choose to try to say is oil. As I said America has plenty of natural resources of her own. I do not believe that the USA saved Kuwait or enterted into Iraq and Afghanistan for oil. Exactly how much oil are we supposedly getting from Afghanistan? Are you aware of the vast amounts of oil in Alaska? Last time I heard it dwarfed all the oil in the ME, and Alaska was part of the USA.
You don't want to hear what I have to say? Sorry! I'll leave you alone then. I also love Singapore and have often thought of citizenship myself for various reasons. Singapore citizenship for you --> I say you should go for it! Esp. if you aren't at ALL times Proud to be an American!