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Subject: if amerika is so democracy..
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Posted by: Qbix89
Talking about Sweden is an ultrabannable offense.

Posted by: Achronos
Too bad being completely and utterly wrong isn't a bannable offense.

...y do they use the imperial sysem?

  • 12.11.2012 7:32 AM PDT

Posted by: IrIsHmAn04
no its legit, i used coordinates, set weapon timers the works.

But we're not a democracy.

How about you read a book OP.

  • 12.11.2012 7:33 AM PDT

Hate cats.

cos da god darm morngowians keep knockin down da shhitty wallz

  • 12.11.2012 7:34 AM PDT

Do everyone a favor, get some intelligence, grow a set, bust a nut, and shut the fu­ck up.
Posted by: Anto91
you're retared for not knowing inside jokes
retard


Posted by: Garshne
...why do they use the imperial system?


We use both actually.

Both metric and imperial.

So the real questions is why everyone else is too dumb to use both like us?

  • 12.11.2012 7:34 AM PDT
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We're more of a republic than an actual democracy. Now if we went full Direct Democracy that'd be different.

  • 12.11.2012 7:34 AM PDT

We work in the dark to serve the light.

We're a Republic with Democratic values. Not a true Democracy.

  • 12.11.2012 7:34 AM PDT

I'm going to invade your heart like a barn swallow high on milk chocolate and grandma love.

Fairness is only possible within the limited powers of man. Elsewhere, there is only chance.

Thus I refute thee.

Imperial is the badass way.

  • 12.11.2012 7:36 AM PDT

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Posted by: mastesargent
We're a Republic with Democratic values. Not a true Democracy.

  • 12.11.2012 7:36 AM PDT


Posted by: capitonRender007

Posted by: Garshne
...why do they use the imperial system?


We use both actually.

Both metric and imperial.

So the real questions is why everyone else is too dumb to use both like us?

because imperial measurements are dumb.

  • 12.11.2012 7:36 AM PDT

Do everyone a favor, get some intelligence, grow a set, bust a nut, and shut the fu­ck up.
Posted by: Anto91
you're retared for not knowing inside jokes
retard


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Posted by: capitonRender007

Posted by: Garshne
...why do they use the imperial system?


We use both actually.

Both metric and imperial.

So the real questions is why everyone else is too dumb to use both like us?

because imperial measurements are dumb.


Nope alternative, you are too stupid to convert, its ok, ill forgive your lack of intelligence.

[Edited on 12.11.2012 7:39 AM PST]

  • 12.11.2012 7:39 AM PDT

Trussingdoor is pretty kewl. He fires lasers and doesn't afraid of anything.


Posted by: xBADMAGIKx
But we're not a democracy.

How about you read a book OP.

  • 12.11.2012 7:48 AM PDT
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Posted by: Qbix89
Talking about Sweden is an ultrabannable offense.

Posted by: Achronos
Too bad being completely and utterly wrong isn't a bannable offense.

Posted by: capitonRender007
Posted by: Garshne
...why do they use the imperial system?


We use both actually.

Both metric and imperial.

So the real questions is why everyone else is too dumb to use both like us?
I like how you corrected my spelling.

Also, I didn't know that. Wouldn't it be simpler to use the same system as the rest of the world? I know that in the short term it's hard to convert, but wouldn't it be easier in the long run?

  • 12.11.2012 7:51 AM PDT

political thread is potitical...

  • 12.11.2012 7:53 AM PDT

Posted by: Garshne
Posted by: capitonRender007
Posted by: Garshne
...why do they use the imperiel systim?


We use both actually.

Both metric and imperial.

So the real questions is why everyone else is too dumb to use both like us?
I hate how you didn't corrected my spelling.

Also, I didn't know that. Wouldn't it be simpler to use the same system as the rest of the world? I know that in the short term it's hard to convert, but wouldn't it be easier in the long run?
Yeah but 'merica likes to have and do things in a unique way. Our way!

[Edited on 12.11.2012 7:55 AM PST]

  • 12.11.2012 7:54 AM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten

We are more of a republic, we elect officials to represent us.

  • 12.11.2012 7:55 AM PDT

real gamertag is mvyorkie009

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nvm
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  • 12.11.2012 7:55 AM PDT

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Posted by: spartain ken 15
We are more of a republic, we elect officials to represent us.
but then they screw us over and live like kings.

  • 12.11.2012 7:55 AM PDT

Posted by: mvyorkie009
nvm
yorkie
How are you a mythic member bro.

  • 12.11.2012 7:56 AM PDT

Do everyone a favor, get some intelligence, grow a set, bust a nut, and shut the fu­ck up.
Posted by: Anto91
you're retared for not knowing inside jokes
retard


Posted by: Garshne
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Posted by: Garshne
...why do they use the imperial system?


We use both actually.

Both metric and imperial.

So the real questions is why everyone else is too dumb to use both like us?
I like how you corrected my spelling.

Also, I didn't know that. Wouldn't it be simpler to use the same system as the rest of the world? I know that in the short term it's hard to convert, but wouldn't it be easier in the long run?


I forget but there is an actual explanation, it goes kinda simply like this.

Sometime in the 60/70s a government initiative was implemented that in 20 year to convert to the metric system. But due to the sheer size of the country, and everything affected it became a more elective choice. For instance, manufacturing would have to be completely retooled, all construction tools would be useless, a total conversion for all blueprints etc. It ended up being easier to just teach conversion charts to those it was relevant to, engineers, designers, FDA and related industries. You will find on many food items both metric and imperial is represented. In terms of trade, the us converts all goods to the metric system so others don't have to deal with it.

Our cars display both MPH and KPM the majority of the time. Its a simple fact, imperial is more persistent overall, but metric is taught to all students, and conversions are relevant to all fields. I guess due to the many complete corners it would have to be converted, a complete conversion was abandoned for a combined system.

[Edited on 12.11.2012 7:59 AM PST]

  • 12.11.2012 7:57 AM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


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Posted by: spartain ken 15
We are more of a republic, we elect officials to represent us.
but then they screw us over and live like kings.


Once you are 18, you choose who represents you

  • 12.11.2012 8:01 AM PDT

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Posted by: spartain ken 15
We are more of a republic, we elect officials to represent us.
but then they screw us over and live like kings.


Once you are 18, you choose who represents you
yep been doing that and they are still -blam!- me over...

  • 12.11.2012 8:02 AM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


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Posted by: spartain ken 15

Posted by: UnveiledArk

Posted by: spartain ken 15
We are more of a republic, we elect officials to represent us.
but then they screw us over and live like kings.


Once you are 18, you choose who represents you
yep been doing that and they are still -blam!- me over...


Then you should try and get involved or address your concerns to your congressman.

  • 12.11.2012 8:04 AM PDT
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Posted by: Qbix89
Talking about Sweden is an ultrabannable offense.

Posted by: Achronos
Too bad being completely and utterly wrong isn't a bannable offense.

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Posted by: Garshne
Posted by: capitonRender007
Posted by: Garshne
...why do they use the imperial system?


We use both actually.

Both metric and imperial.

So the real questions is why everyone else is too dumb to use both like us?
I like how you corrected my spelling.

Also, I didn't know that. Wouldn't it be simpler to use the same system as the rest of the world? I know that in the short term it's hard to convert, but wouldn't it be easier in the long run?


I forget but there is an actual explanation, it goes kinda simply like this.

Sometime in the 60/70s a government initiative was implemented that in 20 year to convert to the metric system. But due to the sheer size of the country, and everything affected it became a more elective choice. For instance, manufacturing would have to be completely retooled, all construction tools would be useless, a total conversion for all blueprints etc. It ended up being easier to just teach conversion charts to those it was relevant to, engineers, designers, FDA and related industries. You will find on many food items both metric and imperial is represented. In terms of trade, the us converts all goods to the metric system so others don't have to deal with it.

Our cars display both MPH and KPM the majority of the time. Its a simple fact, imperial is more persistent overall, but metric is taught to all students, and conversions are relevant to all fields. I guess due to the many complete corners it would have to be converted, a complete conversion was abandoned for a combined system.
The 60s is when Australia converted to metric, we had as much trouble, although we fully converted in the end, being a much, much smaller country.

Your system seems to work, however, and not being American, I really have no say in your laws and stuff, but honestly I believe that the conversion might have worked if it had been to a much longer timeframe, say, 50 years to convert.

But it's the past. Thanks for the explanation.

  • 12.11.2012 8:05 AM PDT

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Posted by: Garshne
...why do they use the imperial system?


We use both actually.

Both metric and imperial.

So the real questions is why everyone else is too dumb to use both like us?
Because the metric system is (mostly) based off of universal constants, and works in base 10, unlike the completely arbitrary and non-mathematical imperial system

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Posted by: spartain ken 15

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Posted by: spartain ken 15
We are more of a republic, we elect officials to represent us.
but then they screw us over and live like kings.


Once you are 18, you choose who represents you
yep been doing that and they are still -blam!- me over...


Then you should try and get involved or address your concerns to your congressman.
blame my president, but i will.

  • 12.11.2012 8:06 AM PDT

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