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Mexican folks just walk in. None of them are dying. Literally!yes. people are dying to get here. literally.
yes. people are dying to get here. literally.
Imo, this country is great for every strata in society except for those at the receiving end of the criminal justice system. I would say that for those who "work hard to simply maintain a middle class lifestyle" there is no place better or even comparable to the USA. I do agree that the healthcare system (though not the facilities per se) has been a soft spot (made much worse by obamacare for the middle class) and needs reform.Having spent a considerable portion of my adult life traveling internationally for business I voted good, not great.
Our raw ingredients are outstanding. Some of the best land on earth, great scenery, natural resources, etc. Our diversity has contributed to some of the greatest scientific and cultural achievements in world history.
BUT, we are a land of uneven opportunity.
For those with an exceptional work ethic/skill/luck to have money there are few better nations on earth - a favorable tax regime and the best of anything money can buy.
But for those that work hard to simply maintain a middle class lifestyle, or for those left behind this country is dramatically inferior to our first world peers. We lack in healthcare and many other areas.
Finally, we have made a devil’s bargain to prop up “greatness” with unsustainable military spending. Money that could be used to pay down long term debt, to improve our infrastructure, or on Healthcare is instead spent inefficiently on our military. This is not great, it is borrowing from our children’s trust fund to wave a flag.
Venezuela says hellowe do less with more than any other country in the world which I think keeps us at good, but not great.
From talking to colleagues and friends in Europe I really don't think this is true anymore - although I believe it once was. As an example, I think Germany would be significantly better for skilled blue collar workers. Better healthcare coverage, better benefits, better social assistance if the factory closes, more focus on technical skills training so you are better prepared for a high skill job that does not require a college degree. and the list goes on.Imo, this country is great for every strata in society except for those at the receiving end of the criminal justice system. I would say that for those who "work hard to simply maintain a middle class lifestyle" there is no place better or even comparable to the USA. I do agree that the healthcare system (though not the facilities per se) has been a soft spot (made much worse by obamacare for the middle class) and needs reform.
Change one of "many" great ones to one of "a few" great ones and that would have been my vote. I think we're in an elite class of a handful of great countries, all things considered.Well?
High level of freedoms and high level of opportunity.
yes.
The vast majority of America strives for greatness. That's true regardless of beliefs. For those of you on the left or on the right -- your political opponents don't hold their views because they want the nation to devolve into rubbish; we all truly believe our views will make America a better place. That means something.
Economic/income numbers reflect this -- we are wealthier and more innovative in general and life is better here for most people. Hrot users who believe they would be happier in a place other than America are almost certainly delusional. Europeans who live here also think the world of America -- talk to those who work for european firms (say siemens) with significant presence here. Granted these are not factory/manufacturing workers.From talking to colleagues and friends in Europe I really don't think this is true anymore - although I believe it once was. As an example, I think Germany would be significantly better for skilled blue collar workers. Better healthcare coverage, better benefits, better social assistance if the factory closes, more focus on technical skills training so you are better prepared for a high skill job that does not require a college degree. and the list goes on.
Why do you think the USA is better, other than because we have been told this all our lives?