do you think it would be cool if britain become a state of america?
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UK is a state of America. If you don't beleive me, ask Bush's English servant Blair.
94732
Yes. It is how America became a country
777789
I would. The Brits wouldn't because they are P ussies
694334
America can't do anything on it's own without the Brits
980222
Hi there! I moved to England when I was 14 so lets see if I can help. \n\nFor the most part people will be really nice. A lot of people are really interested in American culture and you'll get asked the same questions over and over again, but it's all good.\n\nThere is a lot of anti-American feeling over here given the current political situation. Everyone- and I mean EVERYONE- hates Bush. But the English are very good at keeping that seperate from how they judge individuals, so it won't impact their opinion of you for the most part. Don't worry about that, be prepared for the odd joke but laugh it off because they are just kidding.\n\nSomeone already said this, but you must be able to laugh at yourself. Americans can have a certain arrogance. At school and in the media we got taught to be really openly patriotic and it's really annoying to the rest of the world. A lot of Americans will stand up and declare that the USA is the greatest country in the world when they don't even know anything about other places (like, it's not the ONLY free country!). So just be open-minded.\n\nTry and learn things about geography and anthropology as well. Just showing that you're knowledgable about the world outside the USA will impress them, and help us defy the stereotype of Americans who don't know where any other countries are, let alone the language they speak.\n\nDon't complain about food portions or the fact that you tend not to get free refills for your soft drinks in restaurants. I had some friends visit and I swear it's all the talked about the whole time. "Oh my god, I can't believe how much coke costs, and the glass is soooo small!". Comment on things you like and appreciate until you become an honorary Brit- then you can start b*tching about Tony Blair, the NHS and the bloody weather.\n\nOh and forget the etiquette books. Honestly, you'll just come across as pretentious. Read "Notes from a Small Island" and "Notes from a Big Country" by Bill Bryson- it's all about the cultural differences between the US and the UK. Hilarious reading, and will make you see things you take for granted differently.
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I agree with you. If they get all those privledges than they need to become a part of the US and become a state.
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I ***love*** this question!\n\nOk... Egland would be like... a state, if you will. The capitol state. Now Great Britan would be that whole Island. That would include England, Scotland and Wales. So... if we follow the US modle some more that would be the 48 connected states. Now the UK ... that would include Alaska and Hawaii. So in this case we are talking about North Irieland, the Isials of White and Man.\n\nWith me so far?\n\nEngland is just one state. The capitol.\nGreat Britan is the majority of states.\nThe UK is the whole thing.\n\nHope that helps.
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i reakon if we got rid of America, not south america cause its beautiful but all of north america oh and not Canada either then the world would be happier and a lot more peaceful!
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i do.  i think a british version would be quite easy, call it " the chavs " or something, set it on a council estate have them all wearing that shit casual wear they do, the women with 3 kids by the age of 17, the men in and out of prison, pissed up and/or smoking dope all the time.  hang on that's reality, not a tv programme
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I believe there is an intrinsic connection between the UK, through people like Winston Churchill and others throughout history that gives  America, Canada, New Zealand, Australia , Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England an evolution towards justice and a sense of fair play.  It is NOT an achieved goal but a process that we can judge ourselves objectively and try to get better long into the future.
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the UK was a great country.  bliar has given it away to the eu and america
957895
I think the USA is a great country and I love visiting there.\nI think we (as in the british) tend to 'typecast' the american people and that is unfair.You cannot generalise on such a large scale,there is good and bad in every race,nationality & religion and all people should be taken on an individual basis.One thing I admire Americans for is their patriotism,something that seems to be lacking in Britain now.It would seem,in the U.K,that to be a patriot you must also be some sort of rascist,which isn't the case.\nI must say however I don't rate thier president but nor do I rate our prime minister.
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Being from England I'll just let you run yourselves down.\nSeriously though, I like America. Here in the UK some would say we have the same problems as you do. You are a larger Country, have proportionately more people and have proportionately more of the worlds dislike heaped on you.\nSorry.
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All the people.\nI would make them all happy, tolerant, respectful of each other, understanding towards each other. So that Britain would become like one happy family.\nPeople looking for partners would find it much easier, there would be no terrorist threat began in this country. The prisons could be used as museums about our terrible past. Children would be safe, everyone would be safe, as far as safety from threats within Britian, other than accidents.\nAs a bonus it would be much easier to cut pollution, there would be no need for thousands of cars with one person in, all going the same way.
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I think Britain is more like the village copper. Whilst the guys at HQ screw things up and try and make all sorts of wonderful plans the village copper just gets on with it..\n\nOf course we could be the traffic wardens...\n\nOr the police dogs... on a lead.. just following the master...
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I think it could become a reality.  I know alot of people will get ticked about this, but I think the place to see a system of government that is the closest to that is France/Germany.  The thought police are alive and well there, and remember, our crappy economy is not our fault, it's the evil Americans fault.
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You gave us neighbours, we give you the royal family....\nSeriously, I think if you pushed to be a republic, you'd win many friends over here (me included). I don't think you have a great record with race relations - but hey, it's not like the UK is a multi-cultural heaven.\n7/10 - could try harder.