@ponderable said"Wealth: probably yes"
I am with Yo ist me on this: What are the criteria?
* Wealth: probably yes
* Justice: most definitely not
* Quality of health System: most definitely not
not for the average person. So basically it just has the richest few people.
@neilarini saidPolice in the USA have a problem the Scandinavian countries don't have, people are trying to kill them.
Not getting killed by the police makes them happy.
The best and the worst are in the US.
1. Freedoms. We are still near the top, although Taiwan is better, and others.
2. Economy. Still the largest. Americans cannot complain there. They should brag.
3. Food. One of the best, if not best agriculture countries in the world. American farmers are great.
4. Military. Oversized and needs to be scaled back severely. It is a danger to the world
5. Crime. One of the WORST countries in the world. Very bad.
6. Education. University level is very good. all other levels, really bad.
Overall, I give America passing grades. There may be better countries to live in but
I would not like to gamble with the freedoms I still have in America.
@earl-of-trumps saidWhat freedoms does America have that I don’t have in Canada ?
The best and the worst are in the US.
1. Freedoms. We are still near the top, although Taiwan is better, and others.
2. Economy. Still the largest. Americans cannot complain there. They should brag.
3. Food. One of the best, if not best agriculture countries in the world. American farmers are great.
4. Military. Oversized and needs to be scaled back severely. It ...[text shortened]... tter countries to live in but
I would not like to gamble with the freedoms I still have in America.
And don’t say freedom to carry a gun. A non-starter.
There are many reasons why America can be called the greatest nation on earth. And many valid.
But one reason I have heard bandied about is that God ordained America to be the greatest nation.
Even your President has openly stated (in several speeches) that in America, God has created the greatest nation in the history of humanity.
Not hard working people.
Not a strong economic system.
Not a military power.
No, God made America the greatest nation on Earth.
Every inauguration speech, every state of the union address, every important speech made by a president has always ended in.....
God bless America !!!!
So......what happened this year with the COVID crisis ???
As a non-American, I’m seeing things a little differently....
Maybe...... just from some COVID stats from other countries, looks like maybe .......
God blessed Germany.
God blessed South Korea.
God blessed Canada.
What the heck.....
God even blessed China ( <90000 cases, <5000 deaths )
Looks like God gave America the middle finger ??
Ok, maybe that’s inappropriate and will ruffle a few patriot feathers.
But God did send Trump down to America ??
Oops again !!! That’s the same as a middle finger. Sorry.
@mghrn55 saidYou are taxed for health care even if you never go to the hospital for one.
What freedoms does America have that I don’t have in Canada ?
And don’t say freedom to carry a gun. A non-starter.
At least in the states they don't do that.
In Canada hospital waiting rooms are full of people who just want some attention.
@mghrn55 saidI don't see why Christians believe this given that their own bible says Israel is the "apple of God's eye". From a purely theological standpoint, the Christian God ordained Israel to be the "greatest nation".
But one reason I have heard bandied about is that God ordained America to be the greatest nation.
An incredible number of Christians are wrong about their own beliefs.
@cheesemaster saidYou meant medical attention, right ? 😛
You are taxed for health care even if you never go to the hospital for one.
At least in the states they don't do that.
In Canada hospital waiting rooms are full of people who just want some attention.
@earl-of-trumps saidAnd the crime problem is caused by ??????
I'm not knocking Canada but yes, the right to bear arms to me is something to consider.
But Canada does not have the same crime problem.
Guns !!!!!
@cheesemaster saidYour taxes pay for Medicare.
You are taxed for health care even if you never go to the hospital for one.
@vivify saidYa and many never go to the hospital while many abuse that privilege.
Your taxes pay for Medicare.
Why should I pay taxes so weak people can get care?
It should be a choice.
Yes tax me and I get care or No don't tax me I'll keep my money thanks.
We get taxed 15% for every dollar spent no matter what.
Americans complaining about their 5% tax is laughable 😆
1 dollar soda? Nope add 15 cents.
It may seem small but every purchase they add 15% and it adds up to a lot.
Especially if you don't go to the hospital.
It should be a choice you make at tax time.
@earl-of-trumps saidNope.
Every household has a gun in Switzerland. Any violence problem there?
In the states it is a culture problem.