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>leads the world in so many good and important metrics. Can you help me with a few? Maybe 5? I'm pretty low on the US government at the moment. I can name quit
by Clubber 5y ago
>leads the world in so many good and important metrics.
Can you help me with a few? Maybe 5? I'm pretty low on the US government at the moment. I can name quite a few things we lead in that are horrible.
>One of my local reps is leading the big tech breakup movement, and I'm incredibly proud to have her representing me.
I think that's great but I doubt that will ever be allowed to happen. Too much money will be thrown at congress and they will either do nothing, or do nothing in a way that makes them look like they did.
- echelon 5y agoInnovation, science, technology, art (music, film, game, etc.), athletics (Olympics, etc.), space exploration, economy (by multiple metrics), energy production, military power, property value, ... I might agree with parts of your list, but I think that people are way too down on the US and its accomplishments. I wouldn't want to live elsewhere.
- robbedpeter 5y agoThat's the crux of it. There are a few edge cases, but quality of life across the whole spectrum of wealth is worlds ahead almost everywhere else. Things aren't perfect, but they are pretty damn good compared to almost anywhere else. People get too hung up on first world problems to appreciate what they've got.