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Skidoc (m)
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Old Glory, why are you taking this issue personal? Is America your fatherland? You sound like someone who swam through the Atlantic Ocean and fought whales & sharks before getting to the US of A. Remember, not all of us struggled and hustled before getting here so we don’t see it as PARADISE like you do. This is supposed to be based on personal preferences therefore I wonder why you are bent on fighting those who think UK is better. So don’t sweat it, ok?   Elder Old Glory pledges his allegiance to the United States of A, to serve sweat with all his strength, to fight all adversaries and haters with a two-edged sword. So help him God Bush. |
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my2cents (m)
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Skidoc, I didn't "struggle and hustle" myself and though I don't take this issue personally and as passionately as others do, I am still willing to say that the US is better, based on readings. By the way, I can totally go 180 on this any day. All I need to convince me is facts. Not statements like "u can walks the streets of londonw with your girlfriend without worrying about her purse being snatched", etc as someone posted on page 1 of this post  |
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pa55word (m)
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UK 110%, no guns,low crime rate ,better education and better health care system. on the other hand ,america with everything in excess,you are mostly going to die of gun shot,obesity or heart attack.with global warning is serious,do you want to be part of the world destroyer. Why drive a 4x4 with 4.5 litres engine, when in europe you can drive the-same with 2.0 engine. my verdict,America not a good place to live,just for holiday people. UK-------YES OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! visit http://www.nigeriancircle.com |
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Badman888 (m)
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Uk that are pursing Foreign doctors away from the country, accepting EU's and Citizen they would soon start doing that in other carrer fields.
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LoverBwoy (m)
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Badman888 Thats absolutely not true!! pursing foreign doctors?   no country in the world will pursue doctors!!! na wa o take am easy o |
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Badman888 (m)
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there is a new rule which was brought up by the parliament, in which all Jobs are to be giving out to EU first before anyone rite now, and when your contract expires they would advertise your job if you are lucky you still get it, my family member is affected and i can find a link. to show
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kellybaba (m)
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i think for us to make informed comments on this matter,it requires that u shld hv tasted d 2 worlds. u can't live in your house and know whats in my mum's soup pot !
u can onlt talk about what u know and hv xperienced,not what u hear or see in motion pictures !
however,i think i'll love 2 go 2 uk for my masters prog and then us for my honeymoon and back 2 Nigeria to make my money! no place like home ! can't stand anything called racial discrimination !
enjoyyyyyyyyyyyyyy !
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Hotstepper (f)
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as i alwayz said, anything other dan canada, am moving back 2 Nigeria, no stops , i actually would prefer 2 come 2 abraod (canada, u.s, uk etc) just 4 hols and shopping and live in naija |
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baby4u2 (f)
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Old Glory, why are you taking this issue personal? Is America your fatherland?
You sound like someone who swam through the Atlantic Ocean and fought whales & sharks before getting to the US of A. Remember, not all of us struggled and hustled before getting here so we don’t see it as PARADISE like you do. This is
@skidoc there was no need for that, u're not doing anything different from Old Glory if u claim his insulting others. and he didnt insult others personally but the UK. by hook or crook he is here please the topic is US or UK. not insult the people leaving in the different countries. keep the argument clean please. |
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Constantin
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In the US, you are always like a shabby " dead man walking", if you don´t have any bucks you will die! This thing is not happening in the UK where you are well taken care of. Someone said that the British are stiff and fun-wreaking, no that is not true as far as the younger generation is concerned. I have got two good friends who are white British and we always have a lot of fun whenever we make our minds up to garther , Moreover, different nationalities in the UK live peacefully side by side which is not the case for the US where young people most of the times NEVER EVER gleefully mingle with each other. Infrastructure in the UK is worse than in Germany or France but still it is heaven if compared to the US where most of the outer city limits are woefully left to decay. :'(Moreover, Britain was a former mighty Empire and the US its lucrative colony and it is even still "positively" palpable throughout the UK if you display a certain alertness of mind. In America there is a horrifyingly yawning gap between a thin layer of people who joyously ponder on their new capital ventures in Asia or the UK and a vast majority of people who are already geared to dwell a drab-coloured - and sometimes perilous - day to day existence while having great pains to make both ends meet. Whereas in the UK you have got a very decent middle-class that can carelessly send their pampered kids for weekend trips to glittering Paris or the husbands can allow their stylish wives to jet over to sparkling Dubai (which is a favourite holiday destination here in the UK) in order to let their hair down for a couple of days by going on lovely shopping sprees to refreshingly swanky "theme park style malls", for example. In the US one has to grumpily toil away the days in utter despair in order to sustain one´s head above the water whereas in the UK you can work relatively care-free and brighten up your weekends with some splendid spells in the sun abroad or somewhere else on the relatively and hsitorically versatile British Isles. THE UK IS MY SECOND HOME AND I LOVE THIS PLACE   |
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my2cents (m)
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In the US one has to grumpily toil away the days in utter despair in order to sustain one´s head above the water whereas in the UK you can work relatively care-free and brighten up your weekends with some splendid spells in the sun abroad or somewhere else on the relatively and hsitorically versatile British Isles Constantin, I think you hang around the wrong US crowd, smoke the wrong kind of crack, watch the wrong kind of movies or you are basing your assumptions on pure fantasy. In the span of less than 24 hrs, your comments have moved from annoying, to funny to outright lunacy! (para-quoting ) "vacationing on the british isles, jetting to paris for the weekend", please, give me a break. Even the english wreaks of fantasy. What novel are you reading at the moment? LOL |
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bluenubian (f)
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US baby all the way, uk reminds me to much of home, i was trying to get away wasnt i, that why im here, if i wanted to be home, i 'd have just satyed my butt in nigeria
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Hotstepper (f)
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@bluenubian, it isn't da whole uk datz full of Nigerians but mainly LONDON just like in tx esp. houston, chicago and maryland 2 metion a few, i would say that this ain't going to end 2day or 2morrow, lol, so letz all stay put 2 where we r and what i have noticed that everyone is defending where they r, lol, datz my 2 cents as da original 2 cents would say, lol
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bluenubian (f)
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u right hotsteppper, what u said makes a lot of sense, everyone is going to defend where they are, us is winning now but im surprised because i thot there are more nairaland users in the uk
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Hotstepper (f)
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yes oooo although i ain't a resident of any of da countries, lol, uk or u.s, all i know be say all of una dey ala beke (abraod).lol
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kiwibabe (f)
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£££££££££££££££££££££££ ALL HAIL THE BRITISH POUND££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££
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baby4u2 (f)
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In the US, you are always like a shabby " dead man walking", if you don´t have any bucks you will die! This thing is not happening in the UK where you are well taken care of.
thats where u lie constantin. if u don't have money in UK. would'nt u look shabby too? if u don't have money in naija wont u look shabby too? bring better arguments please. |
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kiwibabe (f)
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If you do not have money in the UK you can still live a decent life, your children can still have a decent education, you can still wear high street brands etc.
There is the option of income support, job seekers allowance, working tax credits and soo many other schemes to help you with living costs, you can also get help towards your council tax and even have part of your housing rent paid for you. So therefore our government is alsways there to help. Nobody lacks in that sense.
However if you do not want to live a substandard life, and be classed as working class, middle class etc, I suggest that the US is the best place to make money fast. You have all heard of the rags to riches stories of soo many clelebrities. For some reason it seems to be harder in te UK to make your millions.
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Dauda (m)
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Living in the US is aight. Nothing spectacular. I will live in Zimbabwe/ Rwanda if I find a right paying job there.
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Old Glory (m)
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@Skidoc I hope you are done waxing your eyebrows, i do not struggle and did not struggle to get into the US. The USA is better, bigger, and of course Capitalism over socialism anyday. To all those that have not been to both and are making noise,i am not sure of your argument. If you told 10 Brits to relocate to the US, i think 7 of 10 would. If you gave Americans the same offer, maybe 1 of 10 would take the offer. The UK has nothing to offer.Here is what we have to offer and you guys in the UK counter this. NewYorkCity: Financial Capital of the world, Fashion Capital of the world. Miami: The most Beautiful Women on the Planet reside in Miami FL. Las Vegas Nevada:The world's Playground Seattle: Microsoft, and home of the world famous coffeemaker Starbucks Washington DC: Capital of the Free world Los Angeles, CA: Home of all the worlds Celebrities, and where all the movies and stars reside. Palo Alto CA: The brains of the earth, reside in Silicone Valley. We have the strongest Army in the world, the biggest economy, and the best political and Judicial system.Democracy every country strives to achieve. Someone said that the UK has more fashion, and in the same post said Brits come to the US for cloth shopping. Lololol. How many of you Brits on Nairalanders have been to the US? Please if you have been to both countries, please specify. A lot of you are talking from what you see on TV. @Baby4u Good Looking out.By the way i like your dark skin color! |
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Hotstepper (f)
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what is it about diz da best in the world, how do u know that? datz what american's alwayz say, da best, abeg i don't agree in that one and anyone can come and say wuteva he/she want to say but datz a plain truth, moreova, enough of this comparsion ohhh because sum people would start crying now |
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Mariory (m)
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We have the strongest Army in the world
What has that got to do with living in a country? the biggest economy,
For now yes but, not in terms of purchasing power. and the best political and Judicial system.
I can't stop laughing. Democracy every country strives to achieve.
You mean the same one that monitors your phone calls and can keep your imprisoned indefitely (until they feel like letting you go) without trial? Dude let it go. Not everyone is in love with the US. Let it go. |
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Rhodalyn (f)
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i prefer america of course! just Cuz there are more stylish clothes there than there are here in the Uk  |
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Old Glory (m)
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Mariory
I hope you are as passionate about CCTV Camera's everywhere. Well defend where you live, i am defending where i live. Tell me what is better in the UK. Strong army= Safety. I like capitalism over socialism, the economy is by far the worlds largest, unemployment is @ 4,5%. And that is including 7% of the population that is Illegal. Please tell me what else i need. Business is booming, home ownership is at a record, the middle class is strong here.
Compare that to Britain, where the people are as cold as the weather, everyone walks and talks like there is something stuck up their a$$es. Rooms are small, roads are tiny, living expenses are like off the chain. You are Taxed for owning a TV, waiting list to remove your aching tooth. Gas prices are unbelievable, therefore no one drives, right hand drive sucks as hell, 5-10 people share a home like college frat dorms. Call me crazy, but i am sure a lot of you are just accepting the place. Unlike America, it is EZ to fall in Love with this Joint. I have lived in both countries and there is no question, the USA Kicks A$$.
UK Patient:Doctor my tooth aches badly
UK Dentist:Here is some Advil, we can remove it in 3-6months. You will survive the pain.(Thanks to the fraud called National health for the Poor)
US Patient:Doctor my Tooth hurts Badly
US Dentist: When do you want it removed.
US uninsured Patient: Doctor I do not have Insurance but i need to get this damn tooth out. It hurts like hell.
US Dentist: We can put you on a payment plan, when do you want it removed.
US Action speaks, In the UK it is one big freaking Bureaucracy.
@Skidoc
Where do u live?
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aixing (m)
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yoyoyoyoyoyo. pardon the french, but who the f**k says there are no guns in the UK? what the hell kind of news u been reading/listening or watching? there are guns everywhere. just like in the states, it hardly touches the white mans part of the world; it's kept in the ghetto, same as the US.
As for which one prefer, well, I live in the UK, been to the states loads, and to be blatantly honest I prefer Africa! both the US and UK are shit. sure they got stuff we don't have in africa atm, but the life style is so much better in africa (obviously this is based on my experience, so don't shoot me if u don't like it).
in the UK you have to get a really high-paid job to survive or work two jobs, in the US you can get a good job like that, but damn! you work your ass off to keep that job; working crazy hours and stuff.
bottom line: give me the same amenities we have here in here in the UK and I will move home in a heart beat.
peace,
A
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leilata (f)
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did someone mention Newyork is the world capital of fashion or smthg ludicrous like that??? debate the issue but don't say stuff like that is almost like blasphemy!!! So what is Milan? if NewYork is the world capital of fashion. please y'all are taking the whole issue too far.
And i have been to both countries UK ALLL THE WAY!!!!
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Old Glory (m)
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Lieleta
New York and LA and Miami sets the trends, and clothes are now sent to Milan to be made or even Paris. But where the trend starts from is NYC,LA,OR MIAMI.Girl you have cable right? What shows are you watching or stuck on? Mostly American right. 24,Sex in the city,CSI Miami,Friends,Alias,American Idol,Lost,Deal or no deal,Sienfeld,Niptuck ETC.Even old shows are still setting trends ETC. This is where the world trends start from. When the stars wear clothes, then others follow their lead.Name one British show that is universally known. Please what does the UK really have to offer?Other than the Monarchy, what else does the UK have right now that we can envy? Tea?Fish and Chips?
UK= America's "Out of Wedlock" Child.
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Akolawole (m)
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I suggest that the US is the best place to make money fast. You have all heard of the rags to riches stories of soo many clelebrities. For some reason it seems to be harder in te UK to make your millions.
Millions where? In a country, 90% cannot afford computer at home. Where some cannot even afford sky digital at home. I beg! If you do not have money in the UK you can still live a decent life, your children can still have a decent education, you can still wear high street brands etc.
There is the option of income support, job seekers allowance, working tax credits and soo many other schemes to help you with living costs, you can also get help towards your council tax and even have part of your housing rent paid for you. So therefore our government is alsways there to help. Nobody lacks in that sense.
However if you do not want to live a substandard life, and be classed as working class, middle class etc, I suggest that the US is the best place to make money fast. You have all heard of the rags to riches stories of soo many clelebrities. For some reason it seems to be harder in te UK to make your millions.
1) Plenty of people still lack. 2) High Street brand: How many people can visit NEXT, Harrods etc if not during Sales(Promotion) ? 3) You can only get help from UK government in Council tax and house rent if you are jobless. |
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emmie4j (m)
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Mariory
I hope you are as passionate about CCTV Camera's everywhere. Well defend where you live, i am defending where i live. Tell me what is better in the UK. Strong army= Safety. I like capitalism over socialism, the economy is by far the worlds largest, unemployment is @ 4,5%. And that is including 7% of the population that is Illegal. Please tell me what else i need. Business is booming, home ownership is at a record, the middle class is strong here.
Compare that to Britain, where the people are as cold as the weather, everyone walks and talks like there is something stuck up their a$$es. Rooms are small, roads are tiny, living expenses are like off the chain. You are Taxed for owning a TV, waiting list to remove your aching tooth. Gas prices are unbelievable, therefore no one drives, right hand drive sucks as hell, 5-10 people share a home like college frat dorms. Call me crazy, but i am sure a lot of you are just accepting the place. Unlike America, it is EZ to fall in Love with this Joint. I have lived in both countries and there is no question, the USA Kicks A$$.
UK Patient:Doctor my tooth aches badly
UK Dentist:Here is some Advil, we can remove it in 3-6months. You will survive the pain.(Thanks to the fraud called National health for the Poor)
US Patient:Doctor my Tooth hurts Badly
US Dentist: When do you want it removed.
US uninsured Patient: Doctor I do not have Insurance but i need to get this damn tooth out. It hurts like hell.
US Dentist: We can put you on a payment plan, when do you want it removed.
US Action speaks, In the UK it is one big freaking Bureaucracy.
@Skidoc
Where do u live?
AMen brother NIgerian American and proud of it.,,,,,,,I have the logo of the best Military in the world in my car. A cam to the United states 4years ago with only my backpack,,,,,I was able to work full time and still got a flexible schedule @ UCSD such that I completed my degree in three years, now am in 2nd semester in medical school with a federal loan that will probably be forgiven when I start practising,,,,,,,making $300000grand after residence and $650000grand after fellowship,,,,,,,,tell me where that happens in the UK,,,,,,,,,I love Nigeria,,,,,,,,BUT I LOVE THE US TOO!!!! GOOD BLESS AMERICA AND OUR MILITARY!!!!!!!! AMERICA ROCKS!!!!!!!!! |
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justin04 (m)
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US anyday, was born in UK but would not live there. So many opportunities in the States than in the UK.
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desiree (f)
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Millions where?
In a country, 90% cannot afford computer at home.
Where some cannot even afford sky digital at home.
I beg!
You must know some really poor people or maybe they are just illegal. 90% cannot afford what!!!! Don't just throw figures at us and expect us to buy into it. |
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LoverBwoy (m)
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Millions where?
In a country, 90% cannot afford computer at home.
Where some cannot even afford sky digital at home.
I beg! Mr Ak don come again o Yekpa!!! |
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