BELGIUM IS WAY BETTER THAN FRANCE. French people come to study in Belgium because it's cheaper and better. Look us up.

what do you mean? I thought the french system was free

I think she's referring to colleges. That's what's typically implied when saying "study abroad."

I kno. The french system is free...unless thats only for french citizens.

Mother f**ker, we can't even save the lives of our own people
We got a health care, but its cannibalistic and lethal
It's designed to make money - not help the sick
And haven't you noticed that because of it
Americas got unbelievable health issues
And if, for you, this is news
f**k, you gotta get your head out ya ass
and stop smoking grass, and stop buying that gas
Obviously, you been blinded by the media
Might want to pick up an encyclopedia
So you can learn a thing about how life is
Cause the Philippines ain't the only place that got the homeless

But, seriously, the US has some really obnoxious social issues being the developed, industrialized, western-nation that it is. We have a metric-f**k-ton of money and we spend way too much of it on weapons designed to kill other people. We're one of the only developed industrial countries without universal healthcare. We're also only of the only remaining first-world countries with a death penalty. Yet, our crime rates are pretty f**king pathetic. Our prison populations are terrible. We have longer and more demanding work hours in comparison to most other developed countries. We sort of really suck in comparison to a lot of other guys who don't exactly have as much money as us (i.e. England, France, Norway, Canada, etc. etc) - it's really sort of embarrassing.




Well, then let us try to improve ours.

Are you kidding me? Did you even bother to read the things before mine? I don't have the time to list out every god damned homeless place around the world. Yes, I know there are other several thousands of people who are homeless. I have no idea what the hell you're debating with me, if you even are.

When did I say it was news? I was explaining to someone else that even though America is filled with selfish, lazy people, we've helped other countries as well. There are organizations in America designed to target the homeless or people with AIDS or any of these global issues.

Complain about America all you want, but don't take it up with me, take it up with your damned government.

Let's all move to Europe!!!

LOL. sorry, that made me crack up? why?
i didn't mean literally without money, but hardly with any. despite what you may think, all "americans" aren't rich, love.

as for some of the other points, i'm going to sum this up real quick before i leave.
i'm racist against americans. what's so hard to understand about that? my definition of an american is somebody who was born/raised in the US. i know pretty much all countries have greed, there's no escaping that. i'm saying americans are pretty close, if not at, the top of the list. the reason i'm racist against americans is because of greed and the way we generally act. chances are if you're born in the US or have american parents, you've been raised as a stuck up little...THING, centered around the whole hollywood bullcrap, thinking you have to be rich, skinny, and pretty. yeah, money and looks get you far, but for the love of pickles, get ahold of yourselves.
ok, back on topic. being racist against americans is nothing i choose to be-infact, i can honestly say i hate it. my brain automatically makes me think every person i see is american, and i can't drop it unless i know they're not. some people are going to say "well what about the people you meet/your friends?!". easy, i have very few close friends who i've known since about 1st grade. even then, i had and still do have a hard time getting close to them considering they're americans. as for the people i meet-it's extremely hard. it takes years to get used to a person i meet being american, and once again, even then it's hard.

i haven't grown up centered around hollywood bullcrap. i don't think i have to be rich, skinny and pretty either lol. so u hate me because i was born in america?

I'm skinny because I find it's healthier than being a lardass. I've got a fair amount of money for someone my age because I work hard and save my money (greedy huh?). I acknowledge the hollywood social scene as a form of entertainment, but I don't get sucked into it. I don't think I have to be "pretty", but I sure would like to be, simply because it would make me more attractive. Is wanting to be attractive an American thing? No, it's a human thing. It shows that you're fit, and the most fit tend to be the best mating partners. This has been running through nature for the longest time.

No, I want them to start school in France. Maybe Belgium, I will check that out.
They can go to college there if they want, but that's where I want them raised.

When I said cheaper, I meant universities. High school, pre-school whatever are free over here. As in free, we pay about 110 €/year (in my school) which increased due to damages caused by stupid students You pay 17 € for your lockers but you're refunded at the end of the year. Same goes for text books.

Universities are very cheap IF you're in the European Union and or your financial status is quite low. You can pay from 105 € to 800 € (or more or even less).


OMG. Wow.

Um... it takes years for anyone to establish a strong friendship.

I don't plan on moving back to the states. I'll keep my Black ass here in Japan. This place is paradise.

^ WHAT THE!

*waives

Whats up?

Nothin much, how bout you? How's life in Japan?

Outstanding. A few deployments here and there but I'm still alive and kickin'.

Japan is an amazing place. The culutre, the architecture, both modern and ancient, the customs and courtesies, the nightlife; its all mindblowing, to say the least. There may be a time when I have to say goodbye to this place, but I don't think that will be soon. When this Marine Corps stuff is over and done with, I'll be fine. I have a few things in the works.

Speaking of the Marine Corps, how are those Armalites holding up? Ever had any jams?

I'm pretty sure Colt makes the AR pattern rifles for the military, not Armalite.

Marines don't get top-of-the line equipment. Where as the Army has more of a focus on equipment rather than training.

AR pattern rifles; yes.

A good portion of the Corps has switched from M16A2 service rifles to M16A4. I'd much rather have the A4. All they have to do is get rid of this damn 9mm. I'd rather fight one on one with a kabar than rely on a 9.

The Beretta 92FS? Is it really that bad?

When I apply for my pistol permit, I think I will buy a M1911 in .45, but from what I've heard, 9mm is fine for use in the field because you get more shots than you would with a larger caliber.

The 9mm jams. It is so unreliable after it gets a little dirty that a lot of Marines I know find ways to get other pistols when in combat. If the diplomatic types don't know you "acquired" a .45 from the dead body of a dead Al Qaeda affiliate, no one cares. The violent kick of a .45 and the sometimes faulty aim is overshadowed by the overall reliability of the pistol itself.

I was told you could get into disciplinary trouble if you use non standard issue equipment.

Are you provided with .45 ammo?

Thats why you keep things like that "in house."

As in, "provided," do you mean, standard issue? If thats the case; hell no.

But there are plenty of resources when in that situation. Raiding a house and finding stacks of Ak-47s, armor piercing 7.62mm rounds, and sub-machine guns galore to give an entire squad the hook up.