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02-27-2010, 6:00 PM kingston73 Joined on 04-19-2008 Bellingham, MA Posts 1,722 What is the general world view of the USA? Been watching the olympics, and between the Danes and the Koreans bad mouthing the US, I just wondered what other countries think of the good old USA as a whole? I know there's several of you Canadians on here, and Bandit and our english friends as well. I won't take anything personally, I already know I'm a red neck. 1979 cx500D - mostly stock    Report

02-27-2010, 6:26 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? We're the scum of the world. What's there to understand. Did you see that speedskating judge sitting in the stands yesterday. http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7017938575 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

02-28-2010, 2:07 AM spanish bandit Joined on 02-12-2009 southern spain Posts 5,010 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? kingston,iv been to the USA many times,iv loved it every time and found the people to be great. i dont think its the general population that anyone[or not many]feels with contempt.its more to do with politics,which the guy in the street is not accountable for.i wont comment on the political discisions your country makes,because im not really into any politics,yours,mine here or the uk,s but answer this question,why are so many [non us citizens]applying for a green card to go to the usa to live and work.i think the minimum wait is 8 years,with more applying as i type when i feel the need,i do it,llego,ve 60,s ----------------------------- 2008.1982 honda gli silverwing [uk model ] 2010.1981 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]    Report

02-28-2010, 3:20 AM FUNKYSEEHEX Joined on 11-27-2008 Paris France Posts 20 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? I think many people still think of the USA as the land of opportunity and from my experience it can be, there are so many different landscapes it's like a bunch of different countries in one big country and so many beautiful regions, the people well like anywhere else there's the good the bad and the ugly!the governement: like anywhere else mostly bad bad greedy crooks but that's my point of view and i'm only an in between French/American and i don't really want to get into anything heavy like kennedy, the wars,9/11  because i love the USA but i don't think i could live there again.... cx400 alias: Poupy cx500c cx500A Red GL1000    Report

02-28-2010, 5:58 AM rickbert Joined on 01-05-2009 Missouri....60 mis East of KC Posts 1,384 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? Hey...blue blooded American here and half the time I'm not so proud of my country. I'm proud to be an American but not proud of my government. 1982 CX500C...22K miles...owned since 10/08 My age: 45 Bike's name: "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" If you need to contact me personally send an email, I never get my pm's for some reason.    Report

02-28-2010, 10:03 AM Doward Joined on 05-11-2008 Alachua, FL Posts 814 Re: What is the general world view of the USA?  rickbert wrote: I'm proud to be an American but not proud of my government. And that sums up my feelings exactly. 1978 CX500 motor + 1980 CX500C frame    Report

02-28-2010, 10:33 AM AmericancClassic Joined on 08-25-2009 Naples, FL Posts 297 Re: What is the general world view of the USA?  Doward wrote:  rickbert wrote: I'm proud to be an American but not proud of my government. And that sums up my feelings exactly. Yep 1981 Honda gl500    Report

02-28-2010, 2:34 PM timk Joined on 02-26-2008 Hubbard Oregon Posts 519 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? If I remember reading about humanitarian aid and donations to other countrys, the United States government contributes far more than any other entity. That's the government, not the donations from the general population or charity groups... These donations we can't even vote on. And a majority goes to countries where we have no vested interest for economics, oil, or military stratigical footholds. I've heard rumors that there are some people in the world who are not in politics who think kindly of the U.S. Couple GL's and CX650 ... everythings in work....    Report

02-28-2010, 5:01 PM Gene McCall Joined on 03-02-2006 Murfreesboro Posts 1,147 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? I am proud to be an American!  I am proud of the American Government!  I am not always proud of everything my government does.  This nation has a long and glorious history and I refuse to believe that our best days are behind us.  We are the American Government, we the people elect the Mayors, Council men, Senators & Representatives, both at the local, state and national level.  Our government is what we have made it!  I don't think we should unmake it but we can change it.  Big business, big interests in many areas appear to run our government.  We need to kick those we don't agree with out of office and find some way to limit the influence of lobbyists.  Instead of just gripeing about what happens we need to step up and become involved with the business of running our business (government)!  I am still proud to be an American, there are still many places in this world where the statements I just made would bring a lot of trouble into my life!  The picture below expresses how I feel about my country!  I also think a lot of the 2 other countries represented but for me they have to endure a little too much government. Gene My pictures are Here I didn't get this old by being timid, just not being stupid! 2000 ST1100 Hack 1983 GL650    Report

02-28-2010, 5:21 PM gopher Joined on 11-06-2008 Sk.Ca. Age 56 Posts 608 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? Gene Gene - way off topic.   The thread title says "What is the general world view of the USA?"    Today it would be - the USA is damn near the Best Hockey Nation in the World.   1981 GL500I    Report

02-28-2010, 5:25 PM timk Joined on 02-26-2008 Hubbard Oregon Posts 519 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? so, to keep it on topic, What is the general world's view...? It would be good to hear from all those outside the continental U.S. Couple GL's and CX650 ... everythings in work....    Report

02-28-2010, 5:29 PM Gene McCall Joined on 03-02-2006 Murfreesboro Posts 1,147 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? Gopher, I realize the topic is the world view of us but some of us have a very poor view of ourselves!  I am just tired of being bashed by our own as well as others in the world.  Right on about the hockey, I guess you could say North America rules!!  As for us, we are the most generous, giving people in the world and those who don't like us are free to feel that way, they are just wrong!  Sorry about the ranting! Gene My pictures are Here I didn't get this old by being timid, just not being stupid! 2000 ST1100 Hack 1983 GL650    Report

02-28-2010, 5:43 PM kingston73 Joined on 04-19-2008 Bellingham, MA Posts 1,722 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? Getting off topic a little (but that's ok since I started it) we damn near did it, 1 point from gold, and in overtime! Miller was incredible, something like 95 total shots on goal in the whole series and he let in what, 5 or 6? Back to my original topic, I for one am very happy to be an american, and wouldn't want to live anywhere else. I guess I just want to know why exactly some have such a high dis-like of us? Going back to Bandit's point, I think there are many who'd like to live in the US and yet still dislike the US. 1979 cx500D - mostly stock    Report

02-28-2010, 5:56 PM gopher Joined on 11-06-2008 Sk.Ca. Age 56 Posts 608 Re: What is the general world view of the USA?   Gene,  Excuse me but  "Right on about the hockey, I guess you could say North America rules!! "   Whats with that?  Be generous - today Canada rules.   This is a loaded thread and has  the potential to cause trouble for this forum.  A google search of 'anti americanism' will provide many informative, logical, and unemotional sources into the phenomenem. A good one to start with is http://www.vexen.co.uk/USA/hateamerica.aspx  That site will also give factual info on foreign aid etc.   That is all for me on this subject. 1981 GL500I    Report

03-01-2010, 12:35 AM Montana Clifford Joined on 01-01-2010 Missoula, Montana USA Posts 140 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? Hell, in my travels, I've never found a country that has respect for us. And I add my vote to the comments above about our government. But we should be hearing more from non-us members. And yes, that is Betty Rubble I've added to the crate on my Avatar. 1980 Honda CX500 Custom "Blackie" 1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe "Whitie" rebuild project 1978 VW Camper ASI/Riviera Plan 1 MP (Money-Pit) 1974 VW Super Beetle FUGLY 1915cc Screamer 2000 Chevy Express Van "Great White" Tow Vehicle    Report

03-01-2010, 3:59 AM PWG in Lowgap NC Joined on 01-07-2008 Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway Posts 2,381 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? I am a proud veteran of 11 years service. I love my country. I highly distrust my government. The IRS sucks. The FBI is like the Keystone Cops. State & local cops are arrogant dips. Have I sufficiently pissed everyone off? 06 Suzuki S50 daily ride CX500c Honda Magna BC age 72    Report

03-01-2010, 5:41 AM Sture (in Sweden) Joined on 03-13-2006 Lund, SWEDEN, born -41 Posts 911 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? Two excerpts from earlier posts: This is a loaded thread and has  the potential to cause trouble for this forum. But we should be hearing more from non-us members No way I´ll start to poke around in this matter. Simply just too complicated and multifaceted. Like having a big brother, I suppose - which I don´t have (self being one). Well done to the Ice-hockey silver medals! And to Canada for the gold! Sture Honda CX 500 (B) x 4. Honda CB 400 N (C) Superdream -82. M´lady´s learner bike. Yamaha SRX 600 -86. Project, currently in wait mode. PAV 40, Czech single-wheel bike trailer. Project with many stand-stills.    Report

03-01-2010, 6:46 AM oldgreaser Joined on 09-28-2009 suffolk/england Posts 60 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? well ive got no problems with americans [i have a american brother in law] or the usa...good and bad in any country..live and let live..and well done in the hockey.. honda cb550k 1978 /hondacx500c to restore 3/10/54    Report

03-01-2010, 9:32 AM Abes_CW Joined on 04-17-2007 saskatoon Posts 3,037 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? I love America, and Americans. SOME Americans come across as if "our shit don't stink", but those peeps are in every country.  The only trouble is the American ones have a platform to let everyone else know about it. I was on a racing forum today, and an American guy was slagging Swiss for being Neutral in WWII, "In light of the attrocities..." I simply asked what his country's official position was between Sept 39 and Dec 41. Oh, and Sture, coming from the country where hockey was invented, it's just HOCKEY.  The ICE part is naturally assumed! 1983 GL650i Had 4 CX/GL's at one point this year, down to one, next spring is another adventure! age 38 (29 plus tax)    Report

03-01-2010, 10:57 AM CXSarnia Joined on 01-11-2008 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts 2,628 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? Well, back to the 'on' topic.  In my earlier days (1980's) I traveled nearly all around the world.  I never visited Asia, but I did Europe, Africa, Australia, Phillipines, Guam (which is sort of part of the US) and I have to say, people always showed me respect - after it was corrected, that I was Canadian, and not an American.  When it was assumed my nationality to be an American - the mannerisms of staff in restaurants, or hotels was almost suspicious.  Once they saw my passports, all of a sudden, hospitality improved dramatically. What's my impression of Americans?  I have many friends below the border, including some Canadian family that have chosen to live, work, and even marry into the United States.  I have been met with many expressions of friendship and hospitality in all my travels on the other side of the border.  Granted, as a traveler, it is customary for people in the service industry to supply not only the service, but the hospitality to their patrons, I have never been disappointed with the courtesy of all the people I've met in the United States. My only impression of the people of the United States ...........Well, out of respect for this forum, ...........I love 'em all! 2009 DN-01 Spakin' New! 1982 CX500 Turbo & Parts bike 1981 SL185 Yamaha Exciter 198? V45 Magna 1979 CX500 Deluxe 1982 CB750K Daily rider September 1999 1982 CX500 Custom - project Originally bought April 1982 safetied and on the road 09/2008    Report

03-02-2010, 12:23 AM roundman72 Joined on 03-24-2009 Laporte Indiana Posts 393 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? Well just a side note... Canadians are Americans. 82 gl500I 82 xs650 70 cl450 (restoring) 74 cl450 (non runner) 00 Moto Guzzi Jackal (ended up selling)    Report

03-02-2010, 1:32 AM Sture (in Sweden) Joined on 03-13-2006 Lund, SWEDEN, born -41 Posts 911 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? Thread going off topic now! Abes: My understanding is that HOCKEY is / was the name of a game they played in Egypt and other countries, a couple of thousand years ago. On grass. Today we call that game (in modernized form) land hockey, to distinguish from ice hockey, which, just as you say, has more or less taken over the name HOCKEY.  But - at least here - where we perhaps may be a little more history-oriented than you on the other side of the pond (I said "may be") "ice hockey" is the correct term - even if  "hockey" seems to be growing on us these days. Even if Sweden sometimes is not too bad at "hockey" - (let´s forget about 2010) we surely didn´t invent it. It´s said that something like it existed in France and the Netherlands some centuries ago and that the recent form of it came from Canada in the 18th century. It´s a big sport here. My hometown - Gävle ~ 60 k people at the time, had three teams in the highest division in the sixties. Not the same thing today - only one team still there. And we´re still exporting our good players to all over the world. Sture Honda CX 500 (B) x 4. Honda CB 400 N (C) Superdream -82. M´lady´s learner bike. Yamaha SRX 600 -86. Project, currently in wait mode. PAV 40, Czech single-wheel bike trailer. Project with many stand-stills.    Report

03-02-2010, 7:23 AM Gene McCall Joined on 03-02-2006 Murfreesboro Posts 1,147 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? Thread going off topic AGAIN! Funkyseehex, I have been seeing some rough weather in your part of the world.  Are you & yours OK? Gene My pictures are Here I didn't get this old by being timid, just not being stupid! 2000 ST1100 Hack 1983 GL650    Report

03-02-2010, 8:00 AM spanish bandit Joined on 02-12-2009 southern spain Posts 5,010 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? Thread going off topic AGAIN!  Gene McCall wrote: Funkyseehex, I have been seeing some rough weather in your part of the world.  Are you & yours OK? Gene over 50 dead,just as a result of the flooding,they had it bad gene when i feel the need,i do it,llego,ve 60,s ----------------------------- 2008.1982 honda gli silverwing [uk model ] 2010.1981 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]    Report

03-02-2010, 10:30 AM OLD MAN CX500 Joined on 02-02-2010 Posts 164 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? Is my two cents worth any thing?AS a Canadian I just dont give a dam whereyour from or care treat me right and lets go have a drink, I buy,like I tell my freind in west piont Utah If you want to invade us up here well we might just burn down your white house again and I dont think you want a bunck of use old indians looking for you on our side of the medicine line thats the 49th .I met steve when he came to cold lake when he flew in with as he says his planes I looked after his trans portion and any thing else he neeeded it was a great time when he came up north now I moved and go down to his place and stay thats the way things are suppose to go ,who cares whereyour from it should not matter, but heres a thought how come mexico is centeral america and not north america like the rest of use it is still on the north america land mass ,we have loud mouth people on bothe isdes of the line them and the polatioins should be made in to shark bait it would help realine things somewhat    Report

03-02-2010, 11:34 AM CXSarnia Joined on 01-11-2008 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts 2,628 Re: What is the general world view of the USA?  roundman72 wrote: Well just a side note... Canadians are Americans. Well, to differentiate, We refer to ourselves as Canadians, as does the rest of the world. (I have yet to hear a Canadian refer to themselves as an American).  People from the U.S. of A. refer to themselves as Americans, as does the rest of the world Granted, we are all "North Americans" if you drop the 'North', the world pretty much refers to the differences shown above. 2009 DN-01 Spakin' New! 1982 CX500 Turbo & Parts bike 1981 SL185 Yamaha Exciter 198? V45 Magna 1979 CX500 Deluxe 1982 CB750K Daily rider September 1999 1982 CX500 Custom - project Originally bought April 1982 safetied and on the road 09/2008    Report

03-02-2010, 12:09 PM FUNKYSEEHEX Joined on 11-27-2008 Paris France Posts 20 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? Gene thanks for your concern, me 'im fine just a few broken branches and road signs flew off(i picked one up to make a coffee table!) we did have a pretty bad storm out here and there are many people that have lost everything, work your whole life to be able to retire or live in a descent home and zap all gone; if your lucky to be alive it's not so bad i guess right? but the truth is i'm pissed because the land that has been flooded should had never  been sold for building homes, these morons think that they can stop mother nature with dirt and metal or whatever, well now they have learned there lesson unfortunately it had to be with a bunch of dead people, and it's the same political bs here: blabla and pretty words from sarkozy but they don't really give a damn! they will still sell anything as long as money comes in..... cx400 alias: Poupy cx500c cx500A Red GL1000    Report

03-02-2010, 8:40 PM roundman72 Joined on 03-24-2009 Laporte Indiana Posts 393 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? Well i disagree.  i used to go camping up in Canada and the people there got really ticked when you would say you are American, they said we were from the states and they were from the provinces.  Well thats my take on it and i still say i am from the states.  it made sence to me and i am sticking to it. 82 gl500I 82 xs650 70 cl450 (restoring) 74 cl450 (non runner) 00 Moto Guzzi Jackal (ended up selling)    Report

03-19-2010, 11:26 AM DougD Joined on 05-29-2009 Dundas Ontario Age 43 Posts 201 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? I'll wade into this very sticky thread. Just to disclose, I'm Canadian and my wife is dual American/Canadian. I've worked all over the world and believe that people are people, it's our culture and experiences that make us different. While working in middle-of-nowhere China my translator said to me "I'm glad you're not American, I don't like Americans" so I told him "You shouldn't say that, you haven't met many Americans and individually they are the nicest people you will meet. You don't have to like what America does, or what the American Government does but you shouldn't not like Americans" The problem with perceptions of other countries is that as a citizen abroad you somehow become responsible for everything your country or countrymen have ever done, so the perspective is always skewed. Anyway my own opinion is that America is a fine and beautiful country with great opportunities and wonderful people. America also has some serious problems that will continue to get worse unless people work together. Oh, and your national anthem is unsingable too, I like "America the Beautiful" much better. ; ) Greetings from Canada!! 80 CX500 Deluxe - Sold 86 Interceptor 500 93 Kawi Concours 81 GL500 - The Silver Thing, gone but not forgotten    Report

03-19-2010, 1:21 PM Abes_CW Joined on 04-17-2007 saskatoon Posts 3,037 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? Nice post Doug, I was on another forum recently and a bloke from England was dissing a Swede for their Nazi collaboration in WWII.  70 years ago. Swede's are real nice peeps to, every single one i've met, although they can be dirty hockey players, and like to take dives. 1983 GL650i Had 4 CX/GL's at one point this year, down to one, next spring is another adventure! age 38 (29 plus tax)    Report

03-21-2010, 3:58 AM rickbert Joined on 01-05-2009 Missouri....60 mis East of KC Posts 1,384 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? LMAO this is funny.... I have a female friend in Sweden was on/off girlfriend in a way but we are just good friends now so I asked her her view of USA and it was: You're a bunch of pot head, beer drinkers who's farts smell worse than the rest of the world's cuz you all eat so much raw meat (medium rare steaks)....LMAO 1982 CX500C...22K miles...owned since 10/08 My age: 45 Bike's name: "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" If you need to contact me personally send an email, I never get my pm's for some reason.    Report

03-21-2010, 4:16 AM PWG in Lowgap NC Joined on 01-07-2008 Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway Posts 2,381 Re: What is the general world view of the USA? My Dad's parents moved to Vermont from Quebec and he became American by birth. My Mom was from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and carried a green card all her life. That makes me a multi ethnic redneck. I couldn't care less where a person comes from. Decent people are decant people and assholes are assholes wherever you go. 06 Suzuki S50 daily ride CX500c Honda Magna BC age 72    Report

03-21-2010, 9:42 AM CXSarnia Joined on 01-11-2008 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts 2,628 Re: What is the general world view of the USA?  roundman72 wrote: Well i disagree.  i used to go camping up in Canada and the people there got really ticked when you would say you are American, they said we were from the states and they were from the provinces.  Well thats my take on it and i still say i am from the states.  it made sence to me and i am sticking to it. That must have been an odd clique you were camping with.  The only people I've heard that upon introduction call themselves from a province - are from Quebec or Newfoundland.  Having said that, there were a lot of proud CANADIANS from Quebec at the Olympics last month.  For two weeks, I really felt we had our act together - coast to coast to coast.  A truly U.P.A.  (United Provinces of America??? )     (I've never been told I was from the provinces - ever) 2009 DN-01 Spakin' New! 1982 CX500 Turbo & Parts bike 1981 SL185 Yamaha Exciter 198? V45 Magna 1979 CX500 Deluxe 1982 CB750K Daily rider September 1999 1982 CX500 Custom - project Originally bought April 1982 safetied and on the road 09/2008    Report

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