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[Gaz]

Does seem random that no other countries/or groups of, are called 'Great'.

There just not great tho

[EwanM]

How much do you think it would cost for me to form my own country?

[Jabberwocky]

I think the "Great" bit is just part of the name. you could also argue why does the USA have to say they are United States, why not just call yourself America!
It is all just a kick back for something in the past.

[darwin dali]

I think the "Great" bit is just part of the name. you could also argue why does the USA have to say they are United States, why not just call yourself America!
It is all just a kick back for something in the past.

Because they united the 50 individual states to form a single country (well, historically it was a process of 13 colonies that founded it and then they added more). At any rate, they are still states with very different characteristics, laws, etc.

[racechick]

I think the "Great" bit is just part of the name. you could also argue why does the USA have to say they are United States, why not just call yourself America!
It is all just a kick back for something in the past.

Because they united the 50 individual states to form a single country (well, historically it was a process of 13 colonies that founded it and then they added more). At any rate, they are still states with very different characteristics, laws, etc.

Exactly, a reason for it, as the reason for the Great in Britain has been explained to you
Course there is the other option that Longbow alluded to-we're just great

[darwin dali]

I think the "Great" bit is just part of the name. you could also argue why does the USA have to say they are United States, why not just call yourself America!
It is all just a kick back for something in the past.

Because they united the 50 individual states to form a single country (well, historically it was a process of 13 colonies that founded it and then they added more). At any rate, they are still states with very different characteristics, laws, etc.

Exactly, a reason for it, as the reason for the Great in Britain has been explained to you
Course there is the other option that Longbow alluded to-we're just great

Except the US are united, while Britain is not great (anymore)

[racechick]

I think the "Great" bit is just part of the name. you could also argue why does the USA have to say they are United States, why not just call yourself America!
It is all just a kick back for something in the past.

Because they united the 50 individual states to form a single country (well, historically it was a process of 13 colonies that founded it and then they added more). At any rate, they are still states with very different characteristics, laws, etc.

Exactly, a reason for it, as the reason for the Great in Britain has been explained to you
Course there is the other option that Longbow alluded to-we're just great

Except the US are united, while Britain is not great (anymore)

I think you've missed the point of where the Great came from. Check your history or check back in this thread for Bud's explanation.

[darwin dali]

I think the "Great" bit is just part of the name. you could also argue why does the USA have to say they are United States, why not just call yourself America!
It is all just a kick back for something in the past.

Because they united the 50 individual states to form a single country (well, historically it was a process of 13 colonies that founded it and then they added more). At any rate, they are still states with very different characteristics, laws, etc.

Exactly, a reason for it, as the reason for the Great in Britain has been explained to you
Course there is the other option that Longbow alluded to-we're just great

Except the US are united, while Britain is not great (anymore)

I think you've missed the point of where the Great came from. Check your history or check back in this thread for Bud's explanation.

I didn't miss anything. I simply find it presumptuous and preposterous to put great before a countries name no matter the history...

[bud]

Great Britsin sounds better than All Of Britain!

[texasmr2]

Caution should be observed DD when trying to reason with racechick. Trying to reason with irrationality and bias is a fruitless persuit!

Hey racechick waaz up?

[bud]

Caution should be observed DD when trying to reason with racechick. Trying to reason with irrationality and without bias is a fruitless pursuit!

Hey racechick waaz up?

Racechicks easy to rationalise with

[AKR]

Talk about the word great, they should call Italy, "Great Italy" because Italy and Italians are great.

[welshie]

Talk about the word great, they should call Italy, "Great Italy" because Italy and Italians are great.

Maybe "Good" Italy would be better

[texasmr2]

Caution should be observed DD when trying to reason with racechick. Trying to reason with irrationality and without bias is a fruitless pursuit!

Hey racechick waaz up?

Racechicks easy to rationalise with

Not imo.

[bud]

Caution should be observed DD when trying to reason with racechick. Trying to reason with irrationality and without bias is a fruitless pursuit!

Hey racechick waaz up?

Racechicks easy to rationalise with

Not imo.

thats because youre not a rational person

I didn't miss anything. I simply find it presumptuous and preposterous to put great before a countries name no matter the history...

but you dont think this when a certain country labels its NATIONAL sporting teams as Champions of the WORLD?

As i said earlier Great means ALL its pretty simple to understand if you didnt have a certain distaste for the UK. which is not your fault most mainland Europeans do!