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TranscriptA threads post saying "There has never been another nation ever that has existed much beyond 250 years. Not a single one. America's 250th year is 2025. The next 4 years are gonna be pretty interesting considering everything that's already been said." It has a reply saying "My local pub is older than your country".

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (5 children)

Arguably, I believe America is the oldest constitutional nation.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Even british constitutionalism is older

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago
[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 days ago

well that ended pretty recently unfortunately

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

That would be San Marino.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

San Marino had a constitution in 1600, was a republic a lot longer than that, and it's still an independent republic. So it's very arguable

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 days ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Your American education is showing.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

A while ago I mentioned to a German friend that I was visiting Andorra and he asked me where that was. I bet there are plenty of Europeans who don't know where San Marino is either.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

It's a small one, but if you're ever in Italy, it might warrant a visit (depending on time and route). The medieval old town built on top of mount Titan is really beautiful and the view from the walls is breathtaking.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

most other countries still have their constitution though