Question about Obama, why the hell do they call him the leader of the free world. - GoFuckYourself.com

Jman · 01-21-2009, 05:59 PM

He's only the president of the United States of America.

What is the free world??? sounds to me like a cool inexpensive place to live

munki · 01-21-2009, 06:01 PM

Haven't the past few presidents all been referred to as the leader of the free world?

OG LennyT · 01-21-2009, 06:01 PM

that's what they have called the U.S. for many years.. live under a fucking rock?

Kristian · 01-21-2009, 06:02 PM

I'm sure you must be joking with this question, but here is the succinct answer :

Because of the U.S.'s prominent role in the Cold War, the President of the United States was often dubbed the "leader of the Free World", particularly within the United States itself. The phrase implies that the U.S. president, as leader of the principal democratic superpower, was by extension the leader of all the worlds’ democratic nations. Although it had a Cold War origin, it is still used to describe the U.S. Presidency today.[1]

Source http://www.answers.com/topic/free-world

Jman · 01-21-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OG LennyT

that's what they have called the U.S. for many years.. live under a fucking rock?

Nope I just don't think the US is the Free World... Do You?????

LMAO pretty fucking pretentious don't you think as you are ONLY the United States of America and there's a whole lot of other countries on this planet.

You ain't the World and with America's Economic situation shouldn't we call the Us president Leader of a Broke World

Please no disrespect to any of my american I just thinks it's very silly to call the US president leader of the free world.

Sly · 01-21-2009, 06:05 PM

Even the America bashers have to acknowledge that whenever something bad happens... everyone looks to the United States for answers. We may not always do what everyone wants... but hey, when 6 billion people all want something different, pretty difficult to please everyone. :-)

Sly · 01-21-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jean-Francois

Nope I just don't think the US is the Free World... Do You?????

LMAO pretty fucking pretentious don't you think as you are ONLY the United States of America and there's a whole lot of other countries on this planet.

You ain't the World and with America's Economic situation shouldn't we call the Us president Leader of a Broke World

Please no disrespect to any of my american I just thinks it's very silly to call the US president leader of the free world.

LOL. You may think that... hell I may even think that, but the fact remains, the world still looks to us. What else would you call that? We aren't "just" the United States... maybe in 10 years it will be different, but that's the way it's been for quite some time.

Libertine · 01-21-2009, 06:07 PM

They call him that because I refused the job, and they needed someone to do it.

scottybuzz · 01-21-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jean-Francois

Nope I just don't think the US is the Free World... Do You?????

LMAO pretty fucking pretentious don't you think as you are ONLY the United States of America and there's a whole lot of other countries on this planet.

You ain't the World and with America's Economic situation shouldn't we call the Us president Leader of a Broke World

Please no disrespect to any of my american I just thinks it's very silly to call the US president leader of the free world.

Seriously please just STFU stop being sucha fucking retard. I am drunk right now, but even i see you sticking out as a retard like a sore thumb.

Jman · 01-21-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

Even the America bashers have to acknowledge that whenever something bad happens... everyone looks to the United States for answers. We may not always do what everyone wants... but hey, when 6 billion people all want something different, pretty difficult to please everyone. :-)

I have never bashed america, only bashed their past leader... I just can't picture america as leader of the free world after the last 8 years.

You guys need to come up with a new name I think

Rangermoore · 01-21-2009, 06:12 PM

Hey JBOY er man........FUCK OFF! How much of the money you make comes from the US

Jman · 01-21-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangermoore

Hey JBOY er man........FUCK OFF! How much of the money you make comes from the US

I ain't bashing America I am asking a question, why are they calling him leader of the free world when our world it's pretty much fucked up with 2 wars going on.

Also I'ver never heard a Canadian talk about ANY US president as leader of the free world, even in our media.

So take a chill pill and ask yourself this question, is your current President leading a free world right now.

If you get on your high horses then I must of struck a lill never Eh!!!

WiredGuy · 01-21-2009, 06:16 PM

I think the US has been synonymous with the leaders of the free world for some time now. Not sure how the reputation started but that's what I think of when I hear the expression.
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Rangermoore · 01-21-2009, 06:17 PM

Sorry JMAN... It just struck a nerve!

Jman · 01-21-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangermoore

Sorry JMAN... It just struck a nerve!

No worries dude, I'm just shooting the shit and asked myself that question and thought it could be an interesting topic to post.

What is the Free World? And why is only the US president the leader of the free world... Shouldn't we have Leaders of the Free world?

Rangermoore · 01-21-2009, 06:22 PM

It is an interesting question though.....hummmmm....

Helix · 01-21-2009, 07:20 PM

The Leader of the Free World is an expression, primarily used during the Cold War, to describe the President of the United States. The phrase implies that the U.S. president as leader of the principle democratic superpower of the time was, by extension, the leader of all the worlds? democratic nations. Although it had a Cold War origin, it is still used.[1] In addition, the phrase is sometimes used satirically when either the president or the United States engages in behavior that other nations disagree with.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leader_of_the_Free_World

directfiesta · 01-21-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangermoore

Hey JBOY er man........FUCK OFF! How much of the money you make comes from the US

haha .. the new fake "right wing trailer park " nick ...

pornask · 01-21-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

Even the America bashers have to acknowledge that whenever something bad happens... everyone looks to the United States for answers. We may not always do what everyone wants... but hey, when 6 billion people all want something different, pretty difficult to please everyone. :-)

You mean look down on you for being an aggressor and intruder? No one looks to the fags for answers. Everyone is just asking what the fuck will those morons fuck up next

StuartD · 01-21-2009, 07:51 PM

So this isn't really a question about Obama then.

collegeboobies · 01-21-2009, 08:44 PM

they didnt just call obama this, all us presidents

tony286 · 01-21-2009, 09:17 PM

thats been that way for a long time.

DaddyHalbucks · 01-21-2009, 10:48 PM

Because our country used to be the Golden Door.

Now it is the land of entitlements and economic ruin.

Blingbaby · 01-21-2009, 10:58 PM

You too will be *ass*imilated

Rochard · 01-21-2009, 11:15 PM

Simple - I don't see people banging on Canada's door to get in. In fact, I watched a show about Homeland Security where this one lady was able to get into Canada with no problem, but she really wanted to come to the US. Besides, it's too cold in Canada.

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 01-21-2009, 11:22 PM

Watch this video of your fellow Canuckian, Monsieur Neil Young (although he lives down the street from me now), performing "Rocking In The Free World", then maybe you'll get the message:

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baddog · 01-21-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jean-Francois

Nope I just don't think the US is the Free World... Do You?????

LMAO pretty fucking pretentious don't you think as you are ONLY the United States of America and there's a whole lot of other countries on this planet.

You ain't the World and with America's Economic situation shouldn't we call the Us president Leader of a Broke World

Please no disrespect to any of my american I just thinks it's very silly to call the US president leader of the free world.

Well, when some other country steps up to take the role their PM, queen or whatever can be the leader of the free world. Until then, I guess we are stuck with the responsibility.

baddog · 01-21-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jean-Francois

What is the Free World?

You must be a lot younger than you look. Slow down or you will never see 30.

ExLust · 01-22-2009, 01:12 AM

I guess before US president was also the president of all.

quiet · 01-22-2009, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

Simple - I don't see people banging on Canada's door to get in. In fact, I watched a show about Homeland Security where this one lady was able to get into Canada with no problem, but she really wanted to come to the US. Besides, it's too cold in Canada.

uh, i've always had WAY more hassles getting back into Canada from the US. Huge bs, and it is a constant pain in the ass. and i'm FROM Canada. but never had a single problem going to the US from Canada. anyway, love both countries in their different ways.

quiet · 01-22-2009, 02:02 AM

back to the topic:

i am a born and breed Canadian. i love this country, and as much as i will continue to travel the world for the rest of my life, i will ALWAYS call Canada home. having said that, it seems (imo) that well, duh, the US is the ONLY country (at least at this point), with the tech and nukes to destroy the entire world, on the western hemisphere. so of course the phrase makes some sense.

anyway, cheers JF.

biggilo · 01-22-2009, 03:21 AM

Its pretty obvious why he is the leader of the free world I thought..and don't Russia, UK and France have enough nukes to end the world also?..

SmokeyTheBear · 01-22-2009, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

Simple - I don't see people banging on Canada's door to get in.

try standing near the door for awhile you would be suprised

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Originally Posted by Rochard

In fact, I watched a show about Homeland Security where this one lady was able to get into Canada with no problem, but she really wanted to come to the US.

i watched this show called "born in east l.a." and this guy named cheech got into the usa no problem , well there was a few problems getting in but everyone had a good laugh in the end.

hjnet · 01-22-2009, 03:49 AM

It's called Superman Syndrome.....

marcjacob · 01-22-2009, 03:52 AM

Its simple. He is the most powerful man in the world. This who bash America may not like that very much, but that is recognised by governments the world over. Because of that, he leads the free world. He doesnt lead the world as the countries that are not free tend to detest America and all it stands for. Hence him being the leader of the free world.

That doesnt mean America rules the world, it means he is the most powerful man in the free world.

marcjacob · 01-22-2009, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by biggilo

Its pretty obvious why he is the leader of the free world I thought..and don't Russia, UK and France have enough nukes to end the world also?..

The UK does have nukes, but I dont think any of us would want to fire them against the USA. I would guess they have alot more than we do, given that their armed forces is much much bigger. Were better off being friend with the USA

StuartD · 01-22-2009, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

Simple - I don't see people banging on Canada's door to get in.

Then you aren't paying attention.
Let's take Vancouver for example. White men are one of the visible minorities. Look up the statistics some day.
That doesn't happen because no one wants in.

tranza · 01-22-2009, 04:38 AM

Because the people has hope that obama do a good government while in the chair being pacifist, something like that...

Jman · 01-22-2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by baddog

You must be a lot younger than you look. Slow down or you will never see 30.

You didn't get it did you ol man...

Maybe you are at the age to join the old people's biker club... The Hell Zaimers

Fletch XXX · 01-22-2009, 07:06 AM

they just make it up as they go, yes its a very dumb term.

sperbonzo · 01-22-2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Helix

The Leader of the Free World is an expression, primarily used during the Cold War, to describe the President of the United States. The phrase implies that the U.S. president as leader of the principle democratic superpower of the time was, by extension, the leader of all the worlds? democratic nations. Although it had a Cold War origin, it is still used.[1] In addition, the phrase is sometimes used satirically when either the president or the United States engages in behavior that other nations disagree with.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leader_of_the_Free_World

It was used from the time when the world was pretty much divided into areas under US influence, areas under Soviet influence, and the third world of poor countries.

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Jman · 01-22-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by baddog

You must be a lot younger than you look. Slow down or you will never see 30.

BTW old man, I love it when you take a post of mine seriously and try to school me on it...

''An another troll bites the dust''

I like you old fool, you make me laugh

Azoy? · 01-22-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jean-Francois

He's only the president of the United States of America.

What is the free world??? sounds to me like a cool inexpensive place to live

For the same reason they called GW Bush, Clinton and every other president the same thing. It's all about American propaganda machine and making Americans think they are the best country of the entire democratic society within the western world.

ADL Colin · 01-22-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kristian

I'm sure you must be joking with this question, but here is the succinct answer :

Because of the U.S.'s prominent role in the Cold War, the President of the United States was often dubbed the "leader of the Free World", particularly within the United States itself. The phrase implies that the U.S. president, as leader of the principal democratic superpower, was by extension the leader of all the worlds? democratic nations. Although it had a Cold War origin, it is still used to describe the U.S. Presidency today.[1]

Source http://www.answers.com/topic/free-world

This was the right answer. Thread should have died right there. ;-)

John-ACWM · 01-22-2009, 08:36 AM

In Europe they call him 'the most important man of the planet'...

SNL · 01-22-2009, 08:37 AM

He is the King now,

baddog · 01-22-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jean-Francois

BTW old man, I love it when you take a post of mine seriously and try to school me on it...

''An another troll bites the dust''

I like you old fool, you make me laugh

Oh, so you admit you were just talking through your ass. As long as we are all clear on the subject.

Jman · 01-22-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ADL Colin

This was the right answer. Thread should have died right there. ;-)

Stop living in the past, cold war as been over for a while now ;-)

Bryan G · 01-22-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

Simple - I don't see people banging on Canada's door to get in. In fact, I watched a show about Homeland Security where this one lady was able to get into Canada with no problem, but she really wanted to come to the US. Besides, it's too cold in Canada.

errr Do some research before you say something so foolish. Have you seen the amount of immigrants in Canada? and before you say thats just because they did not get into the states, you're wrong. I know many many immigrants in this country, my parents included who chose Canada over the US.

»Rob Content« · 01-22-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jean-Francois

I have never bashed america, only bashed their past leader...

At least America made a smart choice and got away from Bush, his party and everything he stood for.

You have Harper who is a huge wanna be Bush on soo many levels, maybe you should be complaining about him...

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