Because clever British colonists thought of it first, and they didn't have to differentiate themselves from any other "United States" anywhere. For example Mexico is officially titled the United Mexican States.
About twice per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer). I'd shop for clothes more often like your roommate if I weren't so poor atm.
To give you some advice, I would say go to a bunch of different type of stores i.e. preppy, punk, urban, skater etc by yourself cause friends and/or family might influence you away from what you think is cool and that way find your own personal style. Start with easy questions like do you prefer form-fitting or loose/baggy clothing, then go from there. Its time-consuming and can be tiring at times but in the end you should feel happy with your wardrobe since its a reflection of who you are and is one of the first things people notice about you.
" If you want to read some good old fashioned Ayn Rand objectivist philosophy but don't wanna read 1000 pages, go for Anthem. That should satisfy any Bioshock induced pseudo-intellectuality. "
Thanks for the advice, and the condescending remark. "
That wasn't directed solely at you, I wasn't trying to offend you, merely commenting on the unfortunate reality that many people are only aware of her work through a videogame. In all seriousness, if Bioshock makes you want to read about her philosophy then I applaud you. And I do recommend Anthem, its a great read, and much less intimidating/time consuming than Atlas Shrugged or The Fountainhead.
If you want to read some good old fashioned Ayn Rand objectivist philosophy but don't wanna read 1000 pages, go for Anthem. That should satisfy any Bioshock induced pseudo-intellectuality.
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