Why does the US use the imperial system?

[Azzurolix]

Seriously, why. I have no loving idea so please enlighten me.

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[Iban]

Americans are handicapped and stubborn.

[Azzurolix]

Americans are handicapped and stubborn.

Meh. Can be true at times but Americans are generally mkay.

[Lørd Tøny]

Seriously, why. I have no loving idea so please enlighten me.

That's like asking why you drive on the left side of the road.

[Pulchritude]

Americans are handicapped and stubborn.

This.

And I think that literally half of the reason is because of American football using yards. forget practicality, football is all that matters.

[AfterShock]

Americans are handicapped and stubborn.

Why must people think Americans are stupid?  Just because Obama is an idiot, doesn't mean we follow him.
Sure, we have the occasional idiots, but they flock California.

[Azzurolix]

Guys for forget's sakes, don't turn this into a AMERIKANS R IDIOTS LULZ topic.

Please.

[Lørd Tøny]

Personally I think the imperial system is better than the metric system.

Why must people think Americans are stupid?  Just because Obama is an idiot, doesn't mean we follow him.

Why do I have a feeling you supported bush?

[Pulchritude]

Why must people think Americans are stupid?  Just because Obama is an idiot, doesn't mean we follow him.
Sure, we have the occasional idiots, but they flock California.

And now I have no respect for you...

[pecon7]

Personally I think the imperial system is is better than the metric system.

It's simply the "English" system.

Also America is capitalist, not imperialist.