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> As a European I can say that the only people who still look up to the USA as a great country are the people who base their views on Hollywood instead of the n
by fermienrico 6y ago
> As a European I can say that the only people who still look up to the USA as a great country are the people who base their views on Hollywood instead of the news.
Not sure what to say about this - I don't think anyone believes what America is on the basis of Hollywood. America is 50 states and depending on which state you're referring to - quality and standard of living, incoming, happiness, etc varies. It is like looking at the state of Romania and basing your views about Sweden, both EU nations.
- spiderfarmer 6y agoI went to visit LA 10 years ago. I somehow expected nice roads and well maintained infrastructure, because that is what you see in the movies. It was a shock for me to see how shoddy everything looked.
- fermienrico 6y agoDefinitely, American infrastructure is crumbling in big cities. It is really bad. Roads in SF have pot holes everywhere, the whole thing smells. It is awful. Did you visit Lake Tahoe and any of the National Parks? The country side infrastructure usually is excellent and well maintained. Certain states are better - Colorado and Utah have excellent roads even in the cities. Phoenix, Arizona is same.