Has anyone ever told you "america sucks"?

[titusisback]

People who say that haven't lived here and then somewhere else. American may not have public health and educational systems like that of Scandanavian countries, but it's still a better place to live in. I will explain why.

First, the standard of living, and I'm talking creature comforts, are far better in America than any other place. Goods are cheaper, and people are taxed less than in Europe or Japan. People can make as low as $500 a week and still live okay if they're smart with their money. You can't do that in Europe without relying on some sort of government welfare program.

Second, the healthcare system isn't that bad. No one suddenly dies because they couldn't get care. There are low cost medicaid programs that people can qualify for is they don't earn too much, or they can simply get low cost insurance.

Europe maybe be more of an ideal place, but it's far from that in reality. Most immigrants that go to European nations cannot even integrate, or get jobs, so they becomes welfare junkies. If the European Union is such a model example, then surely people would be able to assimilate? America is the world's ultimate merit based country and regardless of what idiot know it all kids say, a person can get a great return for what they put into the great machine that is America.

I've been to England and it was a very overpriced(even by NYC standards) place that allowed few creature comforts. My hotel room was fine, but upon visiting some friends I saw what kind of shitty and cramped places they lived in and these people earned relatively well mind you.

Very inspirational. Maybe I should move to the U.S. so I can live large in a basement apartment like you do 

[Moosejay]

Very inspirational. Maybe I should move to the U.S. so I can live large in a basement apartment like you do 

Bahaha.

This Craig Titus sychophant lives outside the US?

That explians a LOT.

[titusisback]

Bahaha.
This Craig Titus sychophant lives outside the US?
That explians a LOT.

Yeah, calling Canada my home. Great place to live! 

[Moosejay]

Yeah, calling Canada my home. Great place to live! 

Never been there. Gotta get there

[titusisback]

Never been there. Gotta get there

Just bring your own gun to fight the polar bears. I got a guest room in my igloo, you're welcome to use it

[boonstack]

There is no best place; this needs to be hammered in time and again.

Really? Id consider America a LOT better than south korea or iran. I know a lot of people that would agree with me too!  

[boonstack]

UNBIASED?

LOL.

you need to google such things as the global health survey, standard of living survey, crime statistics and employment etc , compile them, then post.

you're in a for a HUGE shock to see how low the USA ranks when compared to many other countries which, by FACTUAL studies, shows that the US is FAR from the best country in the world to live.

In social and health alone it ranks 39. Behind even some 3rd world coutries. But dont worry, it ranks highly in crime per capita...

this is what is meant by Americans being insular and unaware of what happens elsewhere. You really do think you got it good..when you dont.

and yes, ive spent quite a bit of time in the US and everytime cant wait to get out of there.

oh just shut up..


U are totally missing the "big picture" .

Yea,  Nigeria really kicked our health care system huh.. behind 3rd world countries. Are u fucking kidding me? Get a grip.

if u dont "get" what im saying about it just being an overall great place.. then u just dont "get it".. there is no trying

its funny, i dont know ONE single person that has met *any* of the criteria u name. You people from diff countries always seem to get the WORST parts of america everytime u visit. Thats a shame, and kind of ironic. U should really try out the good areas.

[bigbobs]

Yeah, calling Canada my home. Great place to live! 

x2

[disco_stu]

Uh, yeah, meltdown

Anyone here will tell you I am the real deal.

'nuff said.

far from 'nuff said moron.

if you're the real deal then back your big mouth with what you claim.

you said it...you'd be happy to pay for me for a FC flight out of the US.

hardly a meltdown...what are you, like 15 years old? (mentally?)

put up the dough or shut the fuck up red neck.

are you going to back your comment or slink off quietly now you've been called out?

i bet i never see the money for the tickets...coz you are full of shit.

[boonstack]

LOL...

your the one acting 15 stu. What kind of grown man worries about a fight? I can see u smashing your keyboard and spilling your food all over the place. MOM!! 

[James Phoenix]

People who say that haven't lived here and then somewhere else. American may not have public health and educational systems like that of Scandanavian countries, but it's still a better place to live in. I will explain why.

First, the standard of living, and I'm talking creature comforts, are far better in America than any other place. Goods are cheaper, and people are taxed less than in Europe or Japan. People can make as low as $500 a week and still live okay if they're smart with their money. You can't do that in Europe without relying on some sort of government welfare program.

Second, the healthcare system isn't that bad. No one suddenly dies because they couldn't get care. There are low cost medicaid programs that people can qualify for is they don't earn too much, or they can simply get low cost insurance.

Europe maybe be more of an ideal place, but it's far from that in reality. Most immigrants that go to European nations cannot even integrate, or get jobs, so they becomes welfare junkies. If the European Union is such a model example, then surely people would be able to assimilate? America is the world's ultimate merit based country and regardless of what idiot know it all kids say, a person can get a great return for what they put into the great machine that is America.

I've been to England and it was a very overpriced(even by NYC standards) place that allowed few creature comforts. My hotel room was fine, but upon visiting some friends I saw what kind of shitty and cramped places they lived in and these people earned relatively well mind you.

Good points.

[ManBearPig...]

ha ha, europe is free.  that's why those towelhead motherfucks are taking your shitty ass countries over.  now excuse me, i have to go buy a brand new pair of nike's and throw them away.  you euro's like Nike's , don't you, you no cash having fucks!

[Tapeworm]

australia.

Australia sucks

[Hereford]

Australia sucks

Really??

[Tapeworm]

Really??

Nah not really.

It's full of the same "love it or leave it" attitude tho.  Unfortunately, no Aussie gave me a meltdown to prove the point.  Useless bastards.

[Hereford]

Better or worse than Boulder?

[Crossbow]

yes it has become a hype in europe to dislike the united states, it makes me sick becuase it are always the same tiny geeks who say this.

but the yankee nationalists make me sick too, makes me wanna piss on the american flag and put a video of it on youtube.

Less than ten years ago, the vast majority of Europeans loved America. Everybody wanted to go there on holidays, study there etc. Right after 9/11 America had the greatest support in Europe.

It is the way that the American government has behaved since then that has created the Anti-American atmosphere.

[Swedish Viking]

HOLY SHIT!! how can u people TRY SO HARD to "justify" your stance that it just "sucks soooooo bad". You isolate only the people that "got it bad", but never mention how MANY PEOPLE love it. Try being a little bit more "narrow minded", as i see u are plenty capable of that.

   I never said it sucks so bad, I said it's a nanny state.  I'm half American and I think it's a great country in transition right now.  And what I said is not anywhere near to off base.  It's been a long time since the rest of the modern world didn't have the same rights as Americans(and definitely the ability to go to a waffle house and buy 3 Bibles and whatnot) and now some of them have surpassed the US.  When I went back just a couple of weeks ago, I was surprised to see how much more regulation there was on everything.  And travel-travel is so regulated and everyone is treated so poorly that I wonder if the economic damage all the new rules have done actually outweighs and heightened safety the States might have because of it. 

[Deicide]

Really? Id consider America a LOT better than south korea or iran. I know a lot of people that would agree with me too!  

Better is not best; South Korea only has 3% tax....

[webcake]

Americans will always say America is the best country. Likewise, Australians (myself included) will always say Australia is the best country. It is always a biased opinion. Always.

[Tapeworm]

Better or worse than Boulder?

I really can't compare the two.  For me, I like living in Aus better but others would prefer Boulder, Colorado for reasons of their own.

For sheer nationalism, I'd say Aus as a whole is more nationalistic than the town of Boulder, but take a drive over to Adams county and they'd win hands down.

[boonstack]

Better is not best; South Korea only has 3% tax....

im sure that tax us what those koreans are "really" worried about. A top priority i must imagine.

[Camel Jockey]

Very inspirational. Maybe I should move to the U.S. so I can live large in a basement apartment like you do 

Why would you post a 2 year old picture to insult me? My whole point was that on average people in used have larger living accomodations than in Europe.

Still flattered that you've kept pictures of me in boxers and a wife beater on your drive for so long.

And I've been to Canada before and I think it's a giant shithole.   

[bigbobs]

Why would you post a 2 year old picture to insult me? My whole point was that on average people in used have larger living accomodations than in Europe.

Still flattered that you've kept pictures of me in boxers and a wife beater on your drive for so long.

And I've been to Canada before and I think it's a giant shithole.   

Titusisback is dangerous when it comes to finding pics in photobucket accounts against one's will - I would know

BTW I think he's a funny, solid dude.

[Deicide]

Why would you post a 2 year old picture to insult me? My whole point was that on average people in used have larger living accomodations than in Europe.

Still flattered that you've kept pictures of me in boxers and a wife beater on your drive for so long.

And I've been to Canada before and I think it's a giant shithole.   

You have amazing back genetics.