PS: For all the boastful Americans who believe the illusion of military supremacy your government gives you entitles you to some adolescent arrogange -

America Is No Superpower By Paul Craig Roberts Is the United States a superpower? I think not. Consider these facts: The financial position of the US has declined dramatically. The US is heavily indebted, both government and consumers. The US tra

http://www.snopes.com/military/lighthse.htm kthxdie

trade deficit both in absolute size and as a percentage of GDP is unprecedented, reaching more than $800 billion in 2005 and accumulating to $4.5 trillion since 1990. With US job growth falling behind population growth and with no growth in consumer real

incomes, the US economy is driven by expanding consumer debt. Saving rates are low or negative. The federal budget is deep in the red, adding to America’s dependency on debt. The US cannot even go to war unless foreigners are willing to finance it.

Our biggest bankers are China and Japan, both of whom could cause the US serious financial problems if they wished. A country whose financial affairs are in the hands of foreigners is not a superpower. The US is heavily dependent on imports for manufac

The US is heavily dependent on imports for manufactured goods, including advanced technology products. In 2005 US dependency (in dollar amounts) on imported manufactured goods was twice as large as US dependency on imported oil. In the 21st century the US

has experienced a rapid increase in dependency on imports of advanced technology products. A country dependent on foreigners for manufactures and advanced technology products is not a superpower. Because of jobs offshoring and illegal immigration, US c

consumers create jobs for foreigners, not for Americans. Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs reports document the loss of manufacturing jobs and the inability of the US economy to create jobs in categories other than domestic “hands on” services. According to

^ We get it already, go find someone who cares

to a March 2006 report from the Center for Immigration Studies, most of these jobs are going to immigrants: “Between March 2000 and March 2005 only 9 percent of the net increase in jobs for adults (18 to 64) went to natives. This is striking because nat

I lol'd pretty good at that. Plus I'm an American Hillbilly, and I find this amusing.

darkkaizer: so you not caring makes it allllll go away? Either admit America is falling apart and isn't NEARLY the big screaming deal it's opulent, ignorant citizens would have us believe it is, or deal with it, dumbf*ck.

When did I agree or disagree with you? I just said shut the f*ck up. lol

natives accounted for 61 percent of the net increase in the overall size of the 18 to 64 year old population.” A country that cannot create jobs for its native born population is not a superpower. In an interview in the April 17 Manufacturing & Tech

darkkaizer: so what, you were just being whiny and demanding that I indulge your id for no good reason?

Pfft you're f*cking gay dude (chor)

Technology News, former TCI and Global Crossing CEO Leo Hindery said that the incentives of globalization have disconnected US corporations from US interests. “No economy,” Hindery said, “can survive the offshoring of both manufacturing and services concu

You're just going on and on and assuming that everyone who sees this cares about your opinion. Guess what? Not everything is how you see it and hardly anyone really cares about what you have to say just because you're saying it. Now go find a nice corner

Chiefofdeath: I get it, reality hasn't been kind to America and it's a bummer. If you're going to insult me, at least be a little more creative than the "omg gay" routine.

- and cry for mommy, because it's obviously past your bedtime.

darkkaizer: Who's stating any "opinions"? These are hard FACTS. Accept them or f*ck off.

Why? Its the internet. If you can blab on and on about useless information that wont change anyones mind why cant i call you gay?

Getting angry over nothing? Go to bed.

darkkaizer: Again, who's getting angry? I'm sure you must take comfort in projecting unflattering mental images of me, but unless you can actually prove that I'm angry, then take your non sequitur infantile bullsh*t somewhere where it'll be heeded.

"darkkaizer: so you not caring makes it allllll go away? Either admit America is falling apart and isn't NEARLY the big screaming deal it's opulent, ignorant citizens would have us believe it is, or deal with it, dumbf*ck." Thats an opinion.. Oh wait ma

concurrently. In fact, no society can even take excessive offshoring of manufacturing alone.” According to Hindery, offshoring serves the short-term interests of shareholders and executive pay at the long-term expense of US economic strength. Hindery n

You're either upset or very childish...why else would you be cursing every few words? Seriously, either have a civilized arguement or come back when your balls drop.

oh wait maybe its a fact in your mind but its an opinion to any normal person

Chiefofdeath: Pointing out that solipsism and/or appeal to consequences fallacies mean f*ck-all in an exchange is not an opinion, it's a fact.

darkkaizer: I don't have to conform to your arbitrary, self-serving definition of "civility" as long as my FACTS are correct, which they are. Now deal with them or get lost.

Ok everything you say is a fact since you know all.

*sigh* Ok, you're obviously not writing your self proclaimed god facts that the world should accept, so shut up or come up with something origional.

Chiefofdeath: Nice strawman fallacy, little man. Nothing I haven't seen before, and no more effective than the last retard who used it on me.

darkkaizer: Are you taking special courses? I can't think of a single academic who would disregard an argument because he didn't like it. That would be a FALLACY. Now deal with the facts or go back to stumbling in the dark.

lol so more than 2 people disagree with you? thats not surprising

You've seen that before huh? So at least we're not the only ones annoyed at your egotistical attitude, lack of intelligence and plagerism. I say it again, speak your OWN mind or shut up.

Btw bitching on a website wont help the economy at all. Go get a job.

darkkaizer: Seriously, do you think that this is what educated professionals say to one another? Not liking something because you consider it "unoriginal" dosen't make it invalid.

Is he even old enough to get a job?

Good night! have fun

Chiefofdeath: Prove I don't already have a job, first. And then, consider moving on to proving that I'm an American citizen, for that matter.

Look moron, we're 2 people on the internet, far from professionals, and you're obviously far from the point where one can argure without getting bs as a response. And when did I say I didn't like it? I just said shut up.

darkkaizer: Are you old enough to know what "argumentum ad hominem" is? Or character assassination? Or is age even a factor? Maybe you're too stupid to ever learn what they mean? You don't seem to be able to tell the diff between "fact" and "entertainment

If you're not an American citizen... then shut up? Honestly you mean nothing to us. G'night

Ok, if you're not an american, what are you? What job do you have? And if you're not one of the citizens of one of the countries that we owe trillions of dollars to, kindly shut up.

darkkaizer: So now pointing out fallacies and citing respectable information is "bs", is it? Why? Because you don't like what it proves? GROW. THE. f*ck. UP. And get your head out of the sand.

Bumping vote up to 2 for this tragic internet-arguement.

Chiefofdeath: Your ad nauseum arguments seem to suggest otherwise.

"Bumping vote up to 2 for this tragic internet-arguement" You're welcome Xider :-P lol

darkkaizer: I'm a Canadian student, not that it has any relation to topic, namely that America is a joke economically and waiting to cave in from within.

SecretPolice: Yeah, because this argument would be SOOO much more profound in real life or over the phone.

LMFAO you're a canadian! My god, I pity you. So now that we've established that you have no right to argue over something that does not concern you, (other than the FACT that canada is the largest US state) shut up.

darkkaizer: Nice to have some comforting myths on hand when reality is less than pleasant, I see. The fact is, America is a dinosaur falling behind the rest of the world, no matter whose mouth that info comes from. DEAL WITH IT. No fallacies.

You're telling me to grow up yet you're the one who wont listen to anyone's opinion and is using curses to get your point accross. In my mind if you have to result to insulting someone in an argument you just lost.

came back to look at this.. lmao. Was there really any reason for you to go off like this? To make yourself feel good or something? Are you ok?

My nationality has no bearing on the validity of that information, to say nothing of how much better the Canadian economy is than the US.

What reality are you in? Canada only exists because throughout history they've gotten easy trade with either the US, UK or france. Most Canadian cities are near the US border. The US dollar is widely accepted in Canada's curreny, take that out and Canada

darkkaizer: See, that's your problem: IN YOUR MIND. Facts don't change from one mind to another, THEY ARE ALWAYS GOING TO BE FACTS!!! And the fact is, America is crumbling!!! What does it take to make you understand this?????

Ok so what if you have a better economy.. but boasting about it you're just making yourself look like crap man. honestly let this die already

"The US dollar is widely accepted in Canada's curreny" Uh, and this nugget of econo-babble means WHAT, exactly?

-dies. Dude, reread my comments, I NEVER once agreed or disagreed with you, my point is was and always shall be 'shut up'.

Why is this NSFW'd?

Canada only exists because throughout history they've gotten easy trade with the US" WRONG. "Name one thing the Americans import from us that they don't need." -Jean Cretien

"The US dollar is widely accepted in Canada's curreny" Uh, and this nugget of econo-babble means WHAT, exactly?" You're so stupid! You're complaining about how the US economy is dying, I say how if the US goes under, Canada goes too, and you ask what t

darkkaizer: I know you never once "agreed or disagreed" with me, you just told me to shut up because, like, I was being a total buzzkill, dude. Having brains is totally un-radical. Understand why I'm being so condescending yet?

-that has to do with anything?! Shut up...or at least stop contradicting yourself.

darkkaizer: What you said seems to suggest that US dollars fit nicely into the monetary bills we mint. Crack an economics book sometime in the future, don't rely on technobabble.

"Understand why I'm being so condescending yet?" Because you can't stand anyone's voice if it's not your words coming out of their mouth. That inferioty really should be looked at...

If your economy went under, we'd still trade with whatever was left of your impoverished country, we'd just have to ship more to Europe and Asia. You NEED the products you import from us, like it or not, and we're always going to be the cheapest no matter

Seems to me like someone is upset because America pwns canada in this YTMND. (in this ytmnd thats all im saying so dont flip out and go off for the next 9 hours)

Inferiority complex*

"Because you can't stand anyone's voice if it's not your words coming out of their mouth." Again, perhaps a comforting mental image for you, but by no means true. Again, do you understand why I'm being so condescending yet?

Actually, the cheapest would be all the products made by child labor in third world countries.

*no matter how seemingly exorbitant our prices may appear. Kind of like how you can't resist cheap foreign labor to make a quick buck off of, despite the blow it deals your economy. Addiction to luxury will do that, I guess.

I just told you why. You're an arrogant spoiled child who never knows when to stop. You're one of those people who will never listen to anyone else. Get out of the gene pool.

darkkaizer: Good one, child labor is an excellent source of lumber and oil! Turn the children into raw resources you would otherwise import from Canada, is that what you're suggesting????

Oh, boohoo, me and my facts are soooo mean, whatever will you do. How's about this for an idea: grow the hell up, get a grip on reality, and stop shutting out facts because you find them unpleasant. You and the universe will get along a hell of a lot bett

Anyway I'm done. Whenever you decide to come up with your own thoughts and ideas and stop plagerizing, let me know. I wonder how you react when people stop telling you to be quiet and ignore you.

What a baby...lmao I wonder if you even know how the world market works...

LOL, trying to misconstrue citing material as plaguerism. I guess all researchers are plaguerists then? Anyone who has ever referred to the Laws of Thermodynamics or the Supply-Demand graph of an economy is a "plaguerist", are they?

Last thing, I'd like to know the name of the website that you're copying and pasting this from. Your facts need to be verified in some way other than "IM RIGHT WAAAA"

darkkaizer: I wonder if you can stop bluffing your knowledge of this matter with a few CNN buzzwords that appear to have some kind of economic importance.

I'm waiting for a source. No source means bullsh*t...

Soitinly, I look forward to debunking the inevitable ad hoc-ad hominem response you'll inevitably whip up. But in case you hadn't noticed, I already posted the site at least twice before, then you started with the glib handwaving.

"I'm waiting for a source. No source means bullsh*t..." Appeal to ignorance fallacy. Again, your rebuttals dissapoint me.

Ah, so you did, my bad. So you're bashing americans with the copied opinion of an american? You officially fail. I'm done, enjoy talking to the internet.

Again, LOL @ misconstruing citing matetial as a form of plaguerism, and then trying to act as though you occupy the moral high ground. Seen it already, thanks.

Btw that arrogence thing I mentioned earlier? Yea putting a link up and then copying and pasting what it says makes people believe that you think that they can't click on a link. That screams: LOOK AT WHAT I HAVE TO SAY, IM SPECIAL!

If you've seen this all already, why do you continue if the people you bitch at DON'T CARE? You are a pathetic one.

"Yea putting a link up and then copying and pasting what it says makes people believe that you think that they can't click on a link." Uh, WTF? Never heard of the likes of THAT before, sh*thead. Maybe instead it screams "PAY ATTENTION TO THE FACTS!!"

No, it says LISTEN TO ME! "if you have to result to insulting someone in an argument you just lost."

and has nothing to do with my ego, which you have this obsessive fetish with?

resort* What? You don't think that essentially saying the same thing twice, just to get your childish point across isn't arrogant? Bed time!

"if you have to result to insulting someone in an argument you just lost." I'm not "resulting" in anything of the kind, f*ckface. I'm taking the liberty of tearing you a new *sshole because I happen to have an iron-clad case going, and it isn't going awa

away just because I swear. That's a hilarious idea, but unfortunately for you, far from true.

It has a lot to do with your ego because it's incredibly annoying to listen to. Learn how to talk to people.

Tearing me a new *sshole? How's that? Last I checked I didn't care about what you had to say, it must be nice to think that though.

"You don't think that essentially saying the same thing twice, just to get your childish point across isn't arrogant?" ar-ro-gant: Having or displaying a sense of overbearing self-worth or self-importance. Nothing about repitition, looks like.

"It has a lot to do with your ego because it's incredibly annoying to listen to. Learn how to talk to people." Most of the people I talk to on a regular basis aren't retards running around with their fingers stuffed in their ears anytime they hear unplea

unpleasant things that don't appeal to their fragile emotional sensibilities.

Last and final thing: one man's book is not enough fact. Fact is an accepted truth that cannot be justified by one person. Again, I am not agreeing or disagreeing with Mr. Roberts (not you anymore, because you have nothing to back it up yourself) I just d

"Tearing me a new *sshole? How's that? Last I checked I didn't care about what you had to say, it must be nice to think that though." Your insistence to remain here despite claiming to be leaving on numerous occasions suggests otherwise.

I just don't care. I'm only staying to see you make an idiot of yourself lol. And now that I am bored of making you sound like a chimp on steroids with a minimal knowledge of anything, I'm off.

darkkaizer: So rather than come up with any actual counterpoint, you're going to do the ol "gimme more" copout? Puh-lease. In the absence of contradicting evidence, a theory has no reason to be considered untrue.

"And now that I am bored of making you sound like a chimp on steroids with a minimal knowledge of anything, I'm off." Again, comforting illusion, but hardly reality. The abrupt retreat dosen't help your cause either.

Choronzon, fine, we're not a superpower. Will you stop obsessing over us now?

In fact, America will agree to stop talking about you (*holds back laugh) if you agree to stop talking about us. Deal?

I'm not sure why America would talk about me, or why I'd care if it did.

5 because I am Canadian?

I want to rate it higher, because this was funny... but that was ten years ago. And it's still not real.

old, but still funny

Urban legend, fake story.

choronzon, i'd like to believe what you have to say but your failure to detect that my "you" was plural makes me doubt your credibility.

This joke is as old as radio itself.

Do you also see that movie where a monkey scratches his butt and smells it? This is even older, and less funny too..

Sigh, it's funny that people don't realize that every nation has its pros and cons. I now declare Choron a canada-nazi.

"So rather than come up with any actual counterpoint, you're going to do the ol "gimme more" copout?" - that's exactly why no one debates unless it's political; it's pointless and misleading.

"Again, comforting illusion, but hardly reality. The abrupt retreat dosen't help your cause either." To accept reality is a hyperreality.

"I'm not sure why America would talk about me, or why I'd care if it did." - wow, arrogance and ignorance together creates the greatest pride, I guess.

Good despite it's age. 5'd for winding up Americans.

I saw that video, and it's old. And you f*cking Americans can't take a joke and are making this NSFW. Thanks for confirming the stereotypes you slave-mongering, proud rednecks. 5 just for that

I saw that video, and it's old. And you f*cking Americans can't take a joke and are making this NSFW." - I was simply replying to the guy =/ . The pro canadian started it :( .

For hating America, you cocksmokers sure do like to talk about us alot.

PS: Politics aside, this deserves a 1 for overused music, bad presentation, and the incredible age of the joke. Every one who voted 5 based solely on America-hate should be ashamed of themselves.

I'm apperantly the last man in the world who hasn't heard this joke, and also the only one who doesn't mind that it's a fake. Tough croud.

America bashing is so 2005

lol solid

LOL Canada

gggagagahahahahahah

nice

*hates america*

old and fake and pro-people who think that having an identical culture doesnt make you a part of it

1'd for Fake. Check snopes first next time, or face getting spammed to death with links again. http://www.snopes.com/military/lighthse.htm

Snopes'd!

+5 for pissing people off -5 for old, fake and the word 'Canada'

Old and a Joke...but funny so +1

Wow, amazing how much hate comes from one made-up joke. If I hadn't already lost all faith in the internet, I'd be disappointed.

That conversation is fake. :-/

lol, stupidity at the helm!

FW:FW:FW:RE:LOL:FW:RE:RE:OMG READ THIS:FW:FW:RE:FW:LOL!!!#1

hahaha, americans are idiots

WHAT?? Fake war = NSFW?? Omg.. you're the biggest f*ckING RETARDS!!

Oh my God! I guess we were just lucky they found out in time and no one got seriously hurt.

Down with canada

LOL! took me a couple times to read. went too fast

win

I don't care if it is old, fake, or whatever else you wanna call it. I laughed my *ss off. We Americans

Is that real?

Haha

Kinda silly, but fake.

if this ytmnd "phails" we only have canada to blame

Old, but good

That was awesome! Why is it NSFW?

ROFL!

Fake.

Why is this NSFW?

probably old, but still rofl.

5 stars for the work you put into it. Lose 4 stars because only in a fictional anecdote would Canada come out ahead of the U.S.A. Canada Fails at life.

Australia > America

No reason to NSFW it

Someone needs to resubmit this, there is no need for it to be nsfw.

Who's the *sshole that made this not safe for work. Priceless.

YAY!

Why the f*ck has this site been killed?

lawl

this is unrealistic because a retard would turn on the lighthouse LIGHT because, thats what they r for and this has been done before but 4'd cus i thought it was funny

im gonna 5 this cause i liked it a few years ago when i first saw it. fake or not, its still amusing.

F*ck you, its funny.