What location best symbolizes America?

MrNightly
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edited April 2 in Clubhouse Archives
Found this today while surfing MSN. Thought it would be interesting to see what everyone's opinions were regarding this topic here at CP.

Go vote and tell why you did!

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13067509/?GT1=8211

I picked Mt. Rushmore. Every time I see that mountain, it reminds me of the dedication and work that American's had to accomplish to achieve the great country that we are today! Let's never stop believing and fighting for our freedom!!!

I'm American and PROUD of it!

Happy Belated Memorial Day.

EDIT: Just click the SLIDESHOW on the right hand side of the screen after you open up the link to be able to vote
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited June 2006
    SOL, because it's, by far, the most easily recognizable symbol of America to the rest of the world.
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited June 2006
    I voted for the statueof liberty...and seems like a lot of others did too!

    Too bad it was given to us by the French. Hah I think about that everytime I see the Statue of liberty.

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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited June 2006
    you shouldn't feel bad that the french gave us the statue of liberty.
    That's the least they could have done for all we've done for them.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited June 2006
    French Quarter, New Orleans!

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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited June 2006
    Hard to explain "why"
    but the Washington Monument gets my vote.
    First time I saw it, I remember getting a sort of reverse vertigo experience walking up to it -- as if the the world under my feet was going vertical. A dark and ominous thunderhead loomed over it. And at that moment, I got a real sense of how powerful and big America really is. Still gives me cold chills just thinking about it.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited June 2006
    Statue of Liberty, easily. I was tempted to vote Gateway Arch just because it was designed by a Finnish architect Eero Saarinen but as far as symbol of America it and the others aren't even close to the Statue.

    I was surprised that the Hollywood sign was not one of the options. :)
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited June 2006
    The irony of the statue of liberty is that it was, if I recall correctly, also put together by slaves. Our symbol of freedom was made through forced labor.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2006
    I pick the refrigerator.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited June 2006
    The Liberty Bell no question about it. It IS history, not just a pleasant afterthought.
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  • daniel_paul_
    daniel_paul_ Posts: 189
    edited June 2006
    dorokusai wrote:
    I pick the refrigerator.

    I do like cold milk.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited June 2006
    The toilet since that is where things are now.

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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited June 2006
    How come Atlantic city didn't make the list?
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited June 2006
    Statue of Liberty for sure.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited June 2006
    I've driven across country about five times int eh past few years (Boston to Phoenix, Phoenix to Boston, Boston the Austin, Boston to Portland, OR), and having done that I can say that nearly anything along those trips can be a symbol of this country. It's amazing how diverse (I hate taht word for certain reasons, but in this case it fits) and amazing a country we live in.

    That being said, on the last trip I got to see Mount Rushmore (something I never thought I'd see), and it would be tough to choose between taht and the Statue of Liberty.

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited June 2006
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    schwarcw Posts: 7,339
    edited June 2006
    Statue of Liberty!
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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited June 2006
    i vote subway.

    Arch... i love that place
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited June 2006
    MacLeod wrote:
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    I dunno about that man, if you do any international traveling, you'll notice that McDonalds are in EVERY single city it seems, with their language. Mac's wouldn't really be considered American anymore... even in the heart of China (Mei Zhou) Mac's are poping up, and trust me, when they don't stand for America there :D
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited June 2006
    MrNightly wrote:
    I dunno about that man, if you do any international traveling, you'll notice that McDonalds are in EVERY single city it seems, with their language.

    Internationally I bet they speak english in all the McDonalds...

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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited June 2006
    madmax wrote:
    Internationally I bet they speak english in all the McDonalds...
    They don't. In Europe you won't have trouble ordering in English, and a lot of other places you most likely will be able to order in English but in some places you need to keep it simple.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited June 2006
    Did you know KFC is actually the most popular fast-food restaurant from an international perspective?
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited June 2006
    madmax wrote:
    Internationally I bet they speak english in all the McDonalds...

    madmax

    Ya, i wish :) Hong Kong you can order in broken English, if you're lucky, but once you hit the mainland, no chance. Thailand, Indonesia, Korea good luck if you only speak English. That's why I said it wasn't quite the American Image that you might have expected.
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited June 2006
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    Did you know KFC is actually the most popular fast-food restaurant from an international perspective?

    Well, I'm guessing Burger King and McDonalds would have a little trouble in India... ;)
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited June 2006
    Statue of Liberty for me as well. It just reminds me of freedom and also of New York, which is the largest city in the USA. (population)
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  • zombie boy 2000
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    edited June 2006
    I actually went to eat at a McDonald's in Quito, Ecuador when I was studying abroad. The place had three stories and all the diners were dressed to the nines in three piece suits and similar attire. Parked out front were beamers, luxury cars, high-end sporties, etc. Didn't make much sense, until I realized that the menu items were still at the "American pricepoint". So in other words, just do the math on a $5 value meal in a third world country. In fact, it was cheaper to eat (by far) at one of the city's "five-star" restaurants. Pretty effed up....
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Kris Siegel
    Kris Siegel Posts: 309
    edited June 2006
    MrNightly wrote:
    What location best symbolizes America?
    Mexico
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  • jgido759
    jgido759 Posts: 572
    edited June 2006
    madmax wrote:
    Internationally I bet they speak english in all the McDonalds...

    madmax

    As opposed to some other foreign language in the USA. :D
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited June 2006
    Nathan's Hot Dogs in Coney Island, or The Jersey Turnpike.

    If we're talking about the time and place you were PROUDEST to be American, that would be the 1978 Hooker's Ball in San Francisco.
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