What do you pride about your nation

sandmanporto · 08-01-2011 12:23AM #1

I have never been a patriotic person! Recently I have doubted Ireland as a nation! I never felt as though we had an organised nation, we were always the messers which is what i am and I am glad of that . Its fun..
But it goes only so far.... I mean that I've looked at countries like Norway Germany France Sweden even England! I just cant help the feeling inside me that shouts to me that these nations are way more advanced than us! Are we nearer to cro magnons than the germanic people of europe?
It may explain why our nation flocked across the globe for sanctuary and why now we are still seeking that same refuge!
Is Ireland really a nation full of careless adventure seekers, where careless are the messers and adventure seekers the genuine people wanting to progress their career and life?

08-01-2011 12:23AM

Our excellent command of the English language

mp3guy · 08-01-2011 12:24AM

I would say the fact we're neutral and generally not arsed. UK and US are turning into scary Orwellian places, screw that.

Cheap Thrills! · 08-01-2011 12:25AM

My impeccable grammerness.

Kasabian · 08-01-2011 12:25AM

The fact we are so laid back we can't raise a peep when we are getting fcuked over left right and centre. We are like a nation of stoners.

Agricola · 08-01-2011 12:26AM

Its all the fault of the British! Those bastárds ruined our lives.

Sisko · 08-01-2011 12:26AM

feckin hell, we did this thread a page ago no?

W.Shakes-Beer · 08-01-2011 12:27AM

That American wimminz love the accent.

Common as... · 08-01-2011 12:27AM

our good looks

Oranage2 · 08-01-2011 12:27AM

Irish Pride. It's a matter of pride. Nature's Own bread brand.

galwayrush · 08-01-2011 12:28AM

No tsunamies / severe earthquakes / volcanoes yet, yep , down to that:rolleyes:

Micilin Muc · 08-01-2011 12:28AM

Our own ancient language!

maxxie · 08-01-2011 12:28AM

Kasabian wrote: »

The fact we are so laid back we can't raise a peep when we are getting fcuked over left right and centre. We are like a nation of stoners.

yep we are an embarrassment, im changing my nationality!

sandmanporto · 08-01-2011 12:30AM

I wish i could delete this message after critical comments I've received..
obviously people are more critical regarding grammer than i expected! sound!

galwayrush · 08-01-2011 12:32AM

sandmanporto wrote: »

I wish i could delete this message after critical comments I've received..
obviously people are more critical regarding grammer than i expected! sound!

I'm proud that people can post in AH and still expect sensible responses... Proud of you OP.;)

Sisko · 08-01-2011 12:34AM

sandmanporto wrote: »

I wish i could delete this message after critical comments I've received..
obviously people are more critical regarding grammer than i expected! sound!

The fuck? The thread title is 'What do you pride about your nation'

Thats like asking "What do you happy about ice cream?"

Its crazy! You got of pretty easy tbh. Every response should be a piss take but you got actual answers.

Kasabian · 08-01-2011 12:37AM

Sisko wrote: »

The fuck? The thread title is 'What do you pride about your nation'

Thats like asking "What do you happy about ice cream?"

Its crazy! You got of pretty easy tbh. Every response should be a piss take but you got actual answers.

The word is off

Sisko · 08-01-2011 12:38AM

MY LIFE IS OOOOOOOOOOOOOOVEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Daroxtar · 08-01-2011 12:38AM

Sisko wrote: »

Its crazy! You got of pretty easy tbh.

Its got off actually

Edit......

Sisko · 08-01-2011 12:39AM

Fail.

sandmanporto · 08-01-2011 12:42AM

galwayrush wrote: »

I'm proud that people can post in AH and still expect sensible responses... Proud of you OP.;)

Thank you Galwayrush.... I appreciate that. I have had a few drinks andd just spoke my mind and sound like a total idiot... I am fluent in 3 languages and have a degree. These people wont discuss what topic I had initiated but they criticized my grammer. I am drunk for all your information(putting myself down and all)! but I would never criticize anyones grammer on here! its damn right rude! If people wanna discuss something they dont criticize grammer or spelling! if you were to correct, you would do it in a more polite manner!

Craebear · 08-01-2011 12:43AM

Smokey Bacon flavoured Tayto crisps.

08-01-2011 12:44AM

sandmanporto wrote: »

Thank you Galwayrush.... I appreciate that. I have had a few drinks andd just spoke my mind and sound like a total idiot... I am fluent in 3 languages and have a degree. These people wont discuss what topic I had initiated but they criticized my grammer. I am drunk for all your information(putting myself down and all)! but I would never criticize anyones grammer on here! its damn right rude! If people wanna discuss something they dont criticize grammer or spelling! if you were to correct, you would do it in a more polite manner!

I don't think anyone has been rude... we can show you rude if you like?

Cheap Thrills! · 08-01-2011 12:45AM

Sisko wrote: »

Fail.

What do you regret about your humiliatings? :P

Kasabian · 08-01-2011 12:46AM

sandmanporto wrote: »

Thank you Galwayrush.... I appreciate that. I have had a few drinks andd just spoke my mind and sound like a total idiot... I am fluent in 3 languages and have a degree. These people wont discuss what topic I had initiated but they criticized my grammer. I am drunk for all your information(putting myself down and all)! but I would never criticize anyones grammer on here! its damn right rude! If people wanna discuss something they dont criticize grammer or spelling! if you were to correct, you would do it in a more polite manner!

You should leave AH before you cry.

Doublin · 08-01-2011 12:51AM

I don't know. Was reading the paper today, on one page you had news of job/pay cuts, next page about ministers being away when their job's need their presence, next page about bankers/developer's evading their culpability by making their wives instant millionaires, next page about increases in the prices of VHI & mortgage interest rates.

Altogether, it is a strange mix which doesn't make sense in trying to help Ireland go forward. Shylocks trying to take their pound of flesh & run, seemingly happy to see their fellow countrymen suffer once they get theirs.

First and foremost the example we need to learn from our neighbours is accountability & having repercussions for wrongdoing while holding a position of responsibility.

Daroxtar · 08-01-2011 12:52AM

sandmanporto wrote: »

I am drunk for all your information(putting myself down and all)! but I would never criticize anyones grammer on here! its damn right rude! If people wanna discuss something they dont criticize grammer or spelling! if you were to correct, you would do it in a more polite manner!

It reminds me of something, it really does

krudler · 08-01-2011 12:53AM

sandmanporto wrote: »

Thank you Galwayrush.... I appreciate that. I have had a few drinks andd just spoke my mind and sound like a total idiot... I am fluent in 3 languages and have a degree. These people wont discuss what topic I had initiated but they criticized my grammer. I am drunk for all your information(putting myself down and all)! but I would never criticize anyones grammer on here! its damn right rude! If people wanna discuss something they dont criticize grammer or spelling! if you were to correct, you would do it in a more polite manner!

except English?

Latchy · 08-01-2011 12:54AM

bluewolf wrote: »

Our excellent command of the English language

As brought to us by Britain inc ....plc , call it what ya loike

Son Of A Vidic · 08-01-2011 12:56AM

Guinness Farts! No nation can compete.

round tower huntsman · 08-01-2011 12:57AM

our hounds,terriers,gundogs and horses famous the world over. our craic. our landscape and seascape. our music. guiness. our resistence to imperialism. our fighting spirit(although i'd admit thats lacking lately),our wildness. our fishing. our sport,gaa. luke kelly. our history. our language. our culture. rebellion. our ability to get on with everyone and our ability to fight with anyone. luke kelly.

What do you pride about your nation

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