Why is America so bad?

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[QUOTE="swizz-the-gamer"][QUOTE="CptJSparrow"]It is not bad -- the thing, though, is that Kazakhstan is the greatest country in the world.jointed

Their economy, military and the things you listed...

I know...but they're still good compared the the global averages.

Well, that doesn't matter.....kudos to Cuba though.

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[QUOTE="swizz-the-gamer"][QUOTE="CptJSparrow"]It is not bad -- the thing, though, is that Kazakhstan is the greatest country in the world.swizz-the-gamer

Their economy, military and the things you listed...

I know...but they're still good compared the the global averages.

Well, that doesn't matter.....kudos to Cuba though.

The superior and robust economy together with the fundamental values of the constitution...

Opportunity. The dream. That's what makes it so good. The fact that anybody from any background can succeed in the US. The emphasis on the individual and individual rights and freedoms. The fact that ingenuity and perserverance are rewarded. Yes, that's true in other countries, but here it is the creed of the nation.

You're arguing trivial points. Does the fact that the average lifespan in the US is 6 months shorter than another country, really impact anything? So I can expect to live to 78 years old instead of 79. Boy, that's so disappointing :roll:

the fundamental values of the constitution...jointed

It's cool to hate America. They're angry we aren't like them. We don't give handouts to the poor and make concessions to anyone who throws a hissy fit.

For some reason they still believe we have segregated schools and bathrooms still and that all minorities pick cotton :roll:

[QUOTE="jointed"]the fundamental values of the constitution...blackngold29

Yeah, America sure is a great country. But it doesn't even come close to the greatness of Europe :) Peace...

[QUOTE="jointed"]the fundamental values of the constitution...blackngold29

Yeah, America sure is a great country. But it doesn't even come close to the greatness of Europe :) Peace...

j/k of course :P

One thing I don't understand about America is how they mark "America owns, we have freedom" as a bullet point, like everyone wakes up in the morning and says "damn, i wish i was american then i'd have freedom"

:? what do you mean by freedom, how can you boast about something that everyone in the world has :? even a few posts in this topic say "they're jelous cause of our freedom"... um yea, damn england sucks... all these ankle bracelets and constantly being whipped by my owner sucks.. -.-

One thing I don't understand about America is how they mark "America owns, we have freedom" as a bullet point, like everyone wakes up in the morning and says "damn, i wish i was american then i'd have freedom"

:? what do you mean by freedom, how can you boast about something that everyone in the world has :? even a few posts in this topic say "they're jelous cause of our freedom"... um yea, damn england sucks... all these ankle bracelets and constantly being whipped by my owner sucks.. -.-

Brainkiller05

I think they are referring to individual freedoms. Most industrialized nations have "freedom" or democratic processes, but in the US there is a strong emphasis on individual rights or freedom as opposed to group rights. For example, the right to bear arms. From a societal standpoint, that is potentially bad, but from an individual standpoint it is a freedom.

Because people don't know how good they have it, and they don't understand what went into making this country what it is.its_me_

Exactly.

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One thing I don't understand about America is how they mark "America owns, we have freedom" as a bullet point, like everyone wakes up in the morning and says "damn, i wish i was american then i'd have freedom"

:? what do you mean by freedom, how can you boast about something that everyone in the world has :? even a few posts in this topic say "they're jelous cause of our freedom"... um yea, damn england sucks... all these ankle bracelets and constantly being whipped by my owner sucks.. -.-

sonicare

I think they are referring to individual freedoms. Most industrialized nations have "freedom" or democratic processes, but in the US there is a strong emphasis on individual rights or freedom as opposed to group rights. For example, the right to bear arms. From a societal standpoint, that is potentially bad, but from an individual standpoint it is a freedom.

[QUOTE="blackngold29"][QUOTE="jointed"]the fundamental values of the constitution...jointed

Yeah, America sure is a great country. But it doesn't even come close to the greatness of Europe :) Peace...

j/k of course :P