Is it normal to want to be an american?

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I live in a (wealthy...ish) country in Africa. It's great here.. But I've always wanted to be an American. I use American English when I talk. I type 'customize' instead of 'customise'. I've developed somewhat of a US accent. I've been to the States a shitload of times.. But have never had the guts to move there permantly. I'm more up to date with US news than the news on my own country. Is it normal to want to be a part of a different country and leave my country (and friends and family) behind?

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    no save yourself and dont become one of us. crappiest government ever

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  • [Old Memory]
    14 years ago

    Americans are mean, why would you want to be with us? .-.

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  • cess
    13 years ago

    I'm hungarian but i want to be italian or irish :) not like, moving there, i couldn't leave my friends and family an my home, but i think that i should have borned there

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  • Russianwolf
    14 years ago

    America or any European country can offer you better opportunities. That's probably why it is so appealing. I find it completely normal seeing as I am a patriot for Russia though I live in a different country.

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  • chicabonita
    13 years ago

    Not with Obama as president...

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  • geek_god_101
    13 years ago

    This is not unusual for an individual outside the United States. If you decided to move to the U.S., please do it legally with a passport and go through naturalization of citizenship. Don't stay here on an expired visa, Americans are already peeved off at the illegals as it is.

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    • InvadingPotatoLeader
      12 years ago

      This is a bit late reply, but i have to reply to this ridiculous comment.. "this is not unusual for an individual outside the United States".
      Typical arrogant American or what?
      Not everyone wants to live in the United States.
      I can name plenty of other countries i would rather live.
      Countries where people aren't allowed to have guns for example.
      Countries with health insurance.
      I'd be cool with living in most European countries and some Asian countries, i would choose many of those above the United States.

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      • KnightNigelWellingtonXXI
        11 years ago

        Typical stuck up douchebag living out of the U.S. or what?

        Signed,
        Knight Nigel Wellington XXI

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        • InvadingPotatoLeader
          11 years ago

          Very mature.
          Signed, grownup.

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  • iamrobot63
    13 years ago

    wow. the last thing i'd want to be is american. i think you may have an obsession but remember that the grass ain't always greener on the other side.

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  • Comm0nSense
    13 years ago

    it means you're insecure and you watch too much shit that's pumped with propganda

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  • MercedesBenz
    14 years ago

    Join us. :o)

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  • yogi
    14 years ago

    I was born in Nigeria and love my homeland. But I am so happy to be in America because of the opportunities. Have love for your country.

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  • tlynnc
    14 years ago

    Yes it is very normal to want to be or try something different :)

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  • [Old Memory]
    14 years ago

    I'm American. I think being Russian would be bad ass.

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  • mizeka
    14 years ago

    I'm Finnish, but I would like to be Japanese. :/

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  • sugacookie
    14 years ago

    America Fuck yeah!!!

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  • Mimi69
    13 years ago

    I would never want to be American!!!

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  • USMAwife
    13 years ago

    In spite of all the problems, America is still amazing!

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  • kev779
    13 years ago

    Semper fidelis he'll yeah America!

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  • [Old Memory]
    14 years ago

    of fucking course America is where its at

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    Have you ever heard the saying,"The grass is always greener on the other side."? Believe me, you don't want to live here. This country is fucked up! Please reconsider!!!

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  • Crudhouse
    12 years ago

    Americans are fine (though it sucked when I went to high school there). I just wish they'd stop killing people. Canadians are awesome though

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  • karmasAbich
    12 years ago

    Mixed emotions about America. Government Fucked up. Citizens, just Fucked. They're lied to everyday, decieved and they don't even know it. But we are all just heards of sheep

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  • Sam12magpie
    13 years ago

    God no..who would want to be a yank!

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  • Annapunk7
    13 years ago

    Trust me, you do not want to live in the US. It really sucks here and I wish I could move away to another country because it's so bad here. I hate living in America. It may be fun to visit but to live here is shitty!!!

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  • kahepfin
    13 years ago

    I think it's normal for someone to want to live somewhere other than their home country. The fantasy of a new place and culture. Especially a place with beliefs and traditions you feel more attuned to.
    Plus, America is the ONLY country (expect Canada I suppose) where you can become an American. But if you move to Germany, or France you'll never BE a German. You'll just be a citizen.

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  • cookie_monster
    13 years ago

    i guess....

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  • Ratso
    13 years ago

    Lolz Semper FI?
    Ita normal. Come on over and try living here for maybe a year? C if u like it

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  • [Old Memory]
    14 years ago

    That's what they all thought.. until they have to live here. Trust me.

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