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TranscriptA threads post saying "There has never been another nation ever that has existed much beyond 250 years. Not a single one. America's 250th year is 2025. The next 4 years are gonna be pretty interesting considering everything that's already been said." It has a reply saying "My local pub is older than your country".

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 day ago (2 children)

This isn't a facepalm. As any red-blooded American knows, the only country worth mentioning is America. Since all countries of note were founded after America, this OP is correct.

[–] phx 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

LoL. There was a comment today from somebody (in Canada) that mentioned "the time in Canada" as if there weren't multiple provinces in different time zones.

Self-centered exceptionalism isn't just an American thing, though they may be louder about it in many cases.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

When it comes to self-centered exceptionalism, USA is #1!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (2 children)

So, Ireland is of note, but England isn't?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago

Culturally, Ireland is of great importance to the US. From the humble shamrock shake, all the way up to Lucky Charms, we owe a lot of debt to Ireland.

Meanwhile, we'll never forgive England for the Boston Tea Party. Look at how few Americans drink tea to this day and you'll see the level of contempt.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

I grieve for the death of sarcasm.