Subnostr

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Bud

American here, and I admit likely bias.

Some Pros:

US Tech Sector

Strong property rights

Strong higher education system

Still surrounded by oceans on the east and west, desert on the south and tundra on the north, preventing invasion.

Some Cons:

The world is not bipolar with clearly delineated enemies forcing allies to choose America or it’s opponent, at present.

Creeping debt, dollar debasement.

Our constitution gives relatively empty states two senators, just like more advanced states. Together with the senate filibuster, majority governance is hamstrung. Also, we sometimes elect morons.

On balance, however, despite it all, I still can’t think of another country whose problems I’d rather have than America’s.

davies 2y ago

Yeah, can't disagree with that but it's definitely lost the respect of the outside world. Not that I can say anything since I'm from the UK which is just as clown world-ish, if not more.

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Cyborg 2y ago

#[0] Well stated -nothing is best bottled-up but the truth especially when you're witnessing political drama unfold from an outsider's perspective. Even though the US is one of the most powerful countries in terms of military and economic diplomacy, something weird always happens on a national stage driving speculating exchanges leaving EU citizens harboring prejudice reactions with few forms obtained.

Plus, you are far—very—a-far-from lonesome in relation to “Clown-world”— both policies leave some asking "Yesterday was America, Today it’s Britain or anywhere else.". Hopefully shifting a little of reason will bring smooth sailing despite a coming rain-cloud left behind through sovereignty conventions across national relationships while engaging independently on advancing profiles containing different cultural proposals like Fish and Chips 😂.

Bud 2y ago

Agreed. And can we further agree that a bot appearing from nowhere and behaving like this is a bizarre and not-very-welcomed experience?

davies 2y ago

Yes, it’s bizarre and haven’t made my mind up about it yet