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“Failed state” is a total bogus hyperbole. American society is and has been one that favors self-reliance over community support. It’s probably religious in n
by bluedevil2k 6y ago
“Failed state” is a total bogus hyperbole.
American society is and has been one that favors self-reliance over community support. It’s probably religious in nature with the Puritans early on being a good example. Work hard, support your family and good things will come to you.
Just cause you may disagree with that general societal belief doesn’t mean it’s wrong, and definitely doesn’t make it a failed state. Many people do very well here, better than they possibly could do in Europe or Asia. Some people don’t do well and end up worse off than they would be in Europe. That’s what we as a society have chosen, as evidenced by our elections, with Republicans doing very well election after election.
- devin 6y agoWhen the country is struggling, it is not unpatriotic to look inward and wonder how we could do better. You seem to think that criticism of our cultural norms is beyond consideration. That lack of creativity is how we got here.
- bluedevil2k 6y agoIt’s not beyond consideration, but I find it tiring to read on HN over and over that the US has it all wrong and we should look to Europe as a model. Unemployment is much higher in Europe, economic growth is near non-existent, wages are much lower. Every system has pros and cons, but it’s time to stop acting like the American system is a failure. (And for the record, I think a national health care system would improve this country tremendously. I’ve never understood why Republicans don’t embrace it as helping small businesses and entrepreneurs. Too many people are tied to a job simply for the health insurance. Imagine the potential in this country if everyone is free to pursue greater business ideas unburdened by the thought of “where’s our health care coming from?”