Fundamental American Traditions transcend international boundaries

shakeylegs · Sep 14, 2007

As the world grows smaller and America's greatness is challenged, it's comforting to know that some core American cultural traditions endure, knowing no international boundaries:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8547

nerdgineer · Sep 14, 2007

...:laughing:

and baseball...

Jeritall · Sep 14, 2007

:hahaha:

Empath · Sep 14, 2007

We wouldn't want to start an international event by claiming authorship to an invention created elsewhere. Though you use the term "American", using the term could create the impression that the U.S. is claiming it. It might be fair to give credit where it's due.

It's a Canadian device, said to have been invented around 1950 by the Jem Rubber Co. of Toronto.

shakeylegs · Sep 14, 2007

I stand, uh, sit corrected

Illum · Sep 14, 2007

[didnt come out too well]

Empath · Sep 14, 2007

Is there something in my words that you either see or don't see that gives you reason to feel you need to admonish me?

A challenge for you, Illum...... can you tell if my post was an official moderation suggestion, or if I was entering into the conversation as a general member?

Illum · Sep 14, 2007

I um....
well I'd pick the former... :ohgeez:

lctorana · Sep 14, 2007

Speaking as an Australian, there are some things that I will forever love the USA for:

Maglites
Stanley planes
Millers Falls hand drills
V8 Engines
Embossed greeting cards
the Radio Valve
the Transistor
the Integrated Circuit
the Personal Computer
the Internet
Cree

fnmag · Sep 14, 2007

Did I just hear a gauntlet being thrown down?

lctorana · Sep 14, 2007

fnmag said:
Did I just hear a gauntlet being thrown down?

Too flameworthy?
Should I delete the negative bit, do you think?

Coop · Sep 15, 2007

Thats one tradition I really don't mind the americans claiming as theirs

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