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This is one of the dumbest things I've read in a while. America practically created the modern world, in ways good (transportation, electronics, medicine) and b

This is one of the dumbest things I've read in a while. America practically created the modern world, in ways good (transportation, electronics, medicine) and bad (modern warfare). But sure, the fact that you dont like the president negates all of that. Still the wealthiest country in human history, and it's not close. Please just look, for one second, at how the poorest Americans compare to the rest of the world. Its a positive story. Always more to be done, but take a step back once in a while and appreciate how amazing the world we live in is.

kro39nxkdk 8y ago
But it largely nails the prevailing conversations that took place Segregation based upon wealth, using race and other gate keeping tactics (any ideas from socialism, communism = bad, spy on your neighbors) This thread is being too concerned with the emotionally grandiose accomplishments and ignoring the differences in daily existence Also rather typical of emotionally roided up Americans: we put people on the moon, while over here we beat the shit out of brown people Take a second to consider the total reality, not just the bits you personally find the most fascinating
ojhughes 8y ago
“Practically created the modern world” is a vast exaggeration and sad you actually believe that.. European countries especially Britain and France developed many of the things that enabled modernisation of the world.