Why does America have so much interest in Europe?

[Deleted]

Because europe knows how to make beer.

[Reeve]

i agree with this.

this wont be constructive at all.

It might have been if the OP hadn't framed it in an "insult in the form of a question." If it had been legitimately wondering what Americans think about Europe and why they care, it could have been constructive. That's why I started my first post in this thread with that thought in mind. Kind of ruined a little bit by the OP coming back and talking about us spying on them.

[Deleted]

What's a Europe?

Some kind of flightless bird. Smaller than an emu, but larger than a goose.

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Shared History.
Shared Cultures.
Similar standard of living - "The Western World".
Similar Educational Standards.
Comparable economies.
EU is the largest collective economy in the world, makes it desirable in the US for trade.
US is the largest single market in the world, makes it desirable in Europe for trade.
Members of NATO, military alliances, mutual defense and peace agreements.

Seems like a herp derp kind of question to me.

[Deleted]

Funny, I've always had the impression that most Americans doesn't give a shit about Europe, almost to the point that they can't find it on the world map.

well.. i would be surprised if people could not point out Europe on a map. wouldn't expect people to be able to point out all the individual countries though.

[Reeve]

I am really sorry for you if you can't point Europe on the map. It seems you (americans) have good education system.

I'd be willing to bet I could accurately point out more countries on a world map than you. Stop making stupid stereotypes.

[Deleted]

Some kind of flightless bird. Smaller than an emu, but larger than a goose.

A large percentage of the Southern English population appear to have allergic reactions to it that cause irrational anger.

[Deleted]

It might have been if the OP hadn't framed it in an "insult in the form of a question." If it had been legitimately wondering what Americans think about Europe and why they care, it could have been constructive. That's why I started my first post in this thread with that thought in mind. Kind of ruined a little bit by the OP coming back and talking about us spying on them.

yeah, the OP did not start the thread well, which i why i didn't expect it to end well. he started it to try and start a flame war most probably.

[Wælcyrie]

where is Europe and why are we looking at it, is a princess having a babby or something.

Because Its big new in america the duchess of McComb is having a babby.

http://www.theonion.com/articles/15y...egnancy,30615/

heh I'm from the UK and I couldn't care less about the royal family.

[Mnevis]

Because you have cool accents, and universal healthcare, and high-speed trains, and Doctor Who.

[Deadvolcanoes]

Beautiful landscapes, fascinating cultures, great people, awesome food/beer....whats not to be interested in??

I've been to Switzerland, Italy, the Benelux, France...loved every single place I went.

[GreatSageCorban]

I no know. why does continent east interest in continent west? Is mystery.

[Reeve]

Because you have cool accents, and universal healthcare, and high-speed trains, and Doctor Who.

Oooh yeah, BBC is very much a good reason to have an interest in Europe. Dr. Who, Torchwood, Sherlock, Downton Abbey, Top Gear....

[Deleted]

I no know. why does continent east interest in continent west? Is mystery.

not even close...

[Gamdwelf]

Oooh yeah, BBC is very much a good reason to have an interest in Europe. Dr. Who, Torchwood, Sherlock, Downton Abbey, Top Gear....

most of those end up on pbs a few months later if you are willing to wait.

[Deleted]

We spy on Europe because of every war that has happened. World War I, World War II...etc. christ I could even throw in the fact that Britain ruled over us in our countries early state

every war

U wot. Every large scale war after WW2 involved America/x.

[Deleted]

Oooh yeah, BBC is very much a good reason to have an interest in Europe. Dr. Who, Torchwood, Sherlock, Downton Abbey, Top Gear....

it doesn't come cheaply though well i dont know how much a TV license is these days, but Top gear must use a hell of a lot of money.

[Reeve]

Beautiful landscapes, fascinating cultures, great people, awesome food/beer....whats not to be interested in??

I've been to Switzerland, Italy, the Benelux, France...loved every single place I went.

I've got Scotland, England, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Finland, and Estonia. Between us, we've got like a third of Europe.

[Collegeguy]

As far as I know, we have far more interest in China and the orient than Europe atm. Almost all the job offerings I see coming to the United States specifically directed to Americans are there. I see very little coming from Europe.

[Reeve]

it doesn't come cheaply though well i dont know how much a TV license is these days, but Top gear must use a hell of a lot of money.

We get all those shows through Netflix a few months after you folks in the UK. Since I'm paying for Netflix already, it's basically free to me. Thanks for supporting it with your taxes though!