My explanation would be this - the "United States" is a part of the official state name. We say "Germany", when it is actually "FRG" - Federative Republic of Germany. Thus, it is possible to drop "US" and just say "America".
But, I wouldn't rely on this too much, it's just my own kind of explanation.
My explanation would be this - the "United States" is a part of the official state name. We say "Germany", when it is actually "FRG" - Feder… moreative Republic of Germany. Thus, it is possible to drop "US" and just say "America".
But, I wouldn't rely on this too much, it's just my own kind of explanation.
Yeah, Stalin, vodka, balalaika, bears, nuclear reactors, communism.
While I'm kinda aversive to Russians due to the recent events, those Western stereotypes are annoying as hell, even if used towards Russians.
My explanation would be this - the "United States" is a part of the official state name. We say "Germany", when it is actually "FRG" - Feder… moreative Republic of Germany. Thus, it is possible to drop "US" and just say "America".
But, I wouldn't rely on this too much, it's just my own kind of explanation.
Well, the USA isn't referred to as USNA (even though it was once, at least in a few Russian source I've read, to differentiate it from a short-lived confederation of Latin American states).
Comments
My explanation would be this - the "United States" is a part of the official state name. We say "Germany", when it is actually "FRG" - Federative Republic of Germany. Thus, it is possible to drop "US" and just say "America".
But, I wouldn't rely on this too much, it's just my own kind of explanation.
No way!
When have we talked before? Are you the guy with the monster avatar? And I thought it was X-Men or some shit?
Yeah, Stalin, vodka, balalaika, bears, nuclear reactors, communism.
While I'm kinda aversive to Russians due to the recent events, those Western stereotypes are annoying as hell, even if used towards Russians.
Nah we talked before and you swallowed you're keyboard in the process.
And that's what mods do, so that's why he said I should be a mod.
I'll take that as a good think I guess. xD So thanks...
MURICU >.>
EDIT: My god... People can't take a joke...
No, North America is a continent. United States of America is a country.
Yep, you can look it up, "America" is a continent, and it can also be Canada for example.
Russia is awesome at creating propganda and America too.
WTF did we talk about?
Don't forget South America!
I see why they said it, but Mexico also counts as a part of America, as well as Canada.
No, that's what responsible people do. It's called off-topic thread thang for a reason.
Yes way
It took me a while to get that XD
That'd be North America. Most people normally say America and they mean the United States, not all of North America...
It is supposed to be good my bad if it sounded wrong.
Whatever sinks your boat :c
Well, the USA isn't referred to as USNA (even though it was once, at least in a few Russian source I've read, to differentiate it from a short-lived confederation of Latin American states).
I'm not going to talk about it here, some antisemitic asshole will pop up and say I have a sack of gold around my neck.
I forgot i remember your name but not the topic. XD
What
Brazil.
No(r) way!
Ah! I fucking remember. We where talking about fish and stuff.
Theres North America and South America, i'm Canadian and we dont say that we are American like our friends down south do.
DA!
Uhhhh... PUTIN!
You see? I know your language! (I'm kidding, it seems I have to say it because some people are very stupid).
WOOOOOOOORD YO THAT SHIT WAS HILARIOUS XD.
I know it's North America, but still it is the name of the continent, just pointed that out, you don't have to downvote me to say it, you know that?
Not really.
Winland.
or Finland.
Brazil. Heh.
Yes it was we were debating about eating fish.
Yay, an excuse for me to post my favorite song - try and guess (I've said before, don't say people who know) ^_^ Middle school for the win:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2yOwhQ4iZI
Terve!
I have to ask, are you of Turkish ancestry?
No shit, I got fucking pissed off.
Do you?