How does one judge which country is better? I know America is the best country because I am still living here. If I didnt think it was the best, then I would most likely be trying to get out. Since I am not, it is the best. Yeap, that is logic.
Why do Americans think America is the greatest country in the world?
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TorchedCobra
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So not all of Canada is like Trailer Park Boys? I love that show!
I would personally say that there are a few factors that come into play such as:
Economy
Entrepreneurship & Opportunity
Education
Overall Health
Security and Safety
Personal Freedoms
No unfortunately, that is only SOME parts of Canada. Like Hanna Alberta, the home of the crappiest band in the world. I think you can make an educated guess about who it is.
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I hear that almost everyday being in the military. It's so awesome, and I have several people I work with that are from New Jersey that say it too. LOL!!!
I guess we are all close minded because we love our country.
That's just it though, you're not close-minded due to your love for your country. There are many factors that come into play when someone is close-minded. Without actually talking to someone you wouldn't be able to completely judge someone like that. You can make assumptions but that is about all! :rockon:
God damnit, that is some good shit right there. Some damn good diction there sir. 'Merica. :rockon:
In the words of the late great colonel sanders, "I'm to drunk to taste this chicken"
Ok that's fine. Just out of curiosity, which country do you believe is the greatest in the world using the criteria that you mention?
A lot of people are missing OP's intentions. He's not actually disagreed that America is not the best country, he's just asking us Americans why we think such. It's not a rhetorical question or one that is being asked snobbishly. 
I can't give a direct answer, our military might is one. I think "greatest country in the world" is begining to fall, however the people still maintain the ability to fix that, and we have before.
After WWII we were the greatest, we had the manufacturing, military, money, etc. Some day in my lifetime I hope to see it.
For a real answer I believe my country is the greatest in the world due to my pride.
After WWII we were the greatest, we had the manufacturing, military, money, etc. Some day in my lifetime I hope to see it.
For a real answer I believe my country is the greatest in the world due to my pride.
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If I could do it over and live in any decade it would be in the 50s.
Most that think this country is the best country in the world are very ignorant and uneducated. Most don't even know we have more people in prison here then any other country in the world. Don't even mention the debt.lol
We as the people have lost total control of it's government in my opinion. The government invades countries in the name of "freeing" them. The government suppress certain technologies and continue to pass laws that limits the American people.
There is a lot wrong with the way it is being managed and could improve vastly. It must.
However, above all we the people as a whole come together in a time of need. Are (I believe) the first to offer help when needed. Are ignorant when we are told we can't. We are people that don't give up. We are people that love a free market and freedom. We LOVE the idea if you work hard you'll come out on top and give your family a better life. This is possible easier in this country then any other(reason why people risk their lives trying to get in).
To me this country is where you have your best shot in life to become someone.
These are just my opinions though.
We as the people have lost total control of it's government in my opinion. The government invades countries in the name of "freeing" them. The government suppress certain technologies and continue to pass laws that limits the American people.
There is a lot wrong with the way it is being managed and could improve vastly. It must.
However, above all we the people as a whole come together in a time of need. Are (I believe) the first to offer help when needed. Are ignorant when we are told we can't. We are people that don't give up. We are people that love a free market and freedom. We LOVE the idea if you work hard you'll come out on top and give your family a better life. This is possible easier in this country then any other(reason why people risk their lives trying to get in).
To me this country is where you have your best shot in life to become someone.
These are just my opinions though.
If I could have lived in the 50's I would too..if I was white. However that isn't the case so no thank you.lol
Probably either Denmark or Norway based on http://www.prosperity.com/rankings.aspx. However I will state that my opinion is based on gathered information not first hand experience. I will also state that this isn't the only criteria.
History is a very important part and I will agree that the United States has a lot of very good history that contributes to it. However speaking directly from that criteria, at this current time America doesn't rank as high as it should in my opinion. As many have stated, America is a great place of opportunity but it seems that the useless of your country only want to suckle at the Tax Payer's bosom. That in my opinion brings my view of America down.
I believe that like a lot of people that have posted in this tread that America is a once great nation that, while not horrible by any means, needs to get it's act together as a whole so that it can rise and be a even greater nation than it was before!
Edit: I see that while I was writing this post a lot of people got the point of what I was trying to say with the thread. I don't think America sucks by any means, I just believe it needs to get its act together and change for the better. So that it can become the great nation it was decades ago!
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I wish I lived in America. North Cuba blows.
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Start comparing, most any country stat and the truth will get laid out there for you to understand, GDP, freedom of most anything... oh did I mention freedom. Although some of us may act like spoiled kids, probably shouldn't judge the whole on that one. Got to admit thread was a little Trollish... but hey you got me!
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This is not an easy question to answer. We all have different opinions on what makes a country or this country great. For me it's so many things on different levels. It's partially pride simply because it's where I'm from, where I was raised. I'm proud of who I am and where I come from, they are intertwined. This country is so screwed up on so many levels it can be hard to keep faith at times. The one thing that keeps me patriotic is that I still believe in the idea of america, the american dream. The idea of limited central government and inalienable rights endowed by our maker, not the government. That no matter who you are and where you come from, if you work hard and are persistent you can be successful. But honestly the #1 reason I believe the united started of america is the best country in the world is the constitution. If we could just learn to read the damn thing and take heed.
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