America, not the greatest country anymore

[irishrecruiting]

I don't think it matters who is the best and who isn't. I love America and being an American. Every country has its flaws and America has a bunch of them, but the opportunities here and the widespread culture and diversity is pretty unique. We do need to work on a lot of things, especially education.

Best post yet. Realistic, but as long as your personally content with it, why worry about it? Every country has its flaws, and whether or not the U.S. ranks top in a bunch of categories, if someone's happy with it then that's all that matters.

That said, there are some people who (IMO) have severely misguided images of what the U.S. is/should be. It should be a functioning country, like most of the world. Which it is. Nothing more than that.

 

[Irish YJ]

Best post yet. Realistic, but as long as your personally content with it, why worry about it? Every country has its flaws, and whether or not the U.S. ranks top in a bunch of categories, if someone's happy with it then that's all that matters.

That said, there are some people who (IMO) have severely misguided images of what the U.S. is/should be. It should be a functioning country, like most of the world. Which it is. Nothing more than that.

I'm sorry, but I'd prefer it if American did more than function....

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

Happy 4th of July!!!!

 

[irishrecruiting]

I'm sorry, but I'd prefer it if American did more than function....

True, poor word choice by me. U.S. is doing well in a lot of categories, and I'm happy here. Guess my point was as long as your happy here, that's all that matters.

 

[rikkitikki08]

Look i get this country isn't perfect, we do a lot for other countries do our best to help our own and we live in a country that allows us to do as we please. I don't want to turn this into a debate but if this country is so bad then move to a country that is better suited for you.

I love America, simple as that.

 

[rikkitikki08]

I fail to see how this country is still not the greatest. We have American football, damn it.

The voice of reason.....america, f*ck yeah!

 

[Irish Houstonian]

Another thing to consider is that the US is the only country with (1) federalism (i.e., a limited centralized government, at least in theory...) and (2) tri-cameral separation of powers.

We also differ with most modernized countries in terms of winner-take-all districts, rather than proportional representation in a parliament. Our system is designed to create leaders, not just party delegates (although the "2 party system" is a natural outgrowth).

 

[BurningRiver]

Today, July 4th, America is the greatest country in the world. God bless the USA.

 

[johnnykillz]

Today, July 4th, America is the greatest country in the world. God bless the USA.

Amen!

 

[NDinFL]

Today, July 4th, America is the greatest country in the world. God bless the USA.

Excellent post

 

[Ndaccountant]

The voice of reason.....Team America, f*ck yeah!

Fixed that for you.

 

[Irish Houstonian]

Side note, today in 1863 Gettysburg had just ended and Vicksburg surrendered, sealing control of the Mississippi and with it Union victory.

Vicksburg would not celebrate the 4th of July again for 83 years.

 

[enrico514]

Because the U.S. has become the largest debtor nation in the history of the world...