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Probably. Also probably why the USA doesn't typically rank in the top 10 countries by quality of life metrics.

• hamiltonians 4y ago
  this is a very broad statement. you have to control for a lot of variables. in some ways the US is better, in other ways is is worse..
  • bruce511 4y ago
    I think we can agree that Americans have more money. Or higher paying jobs. Well, except for those who don't (but that's their own fault right?) But other than money, is the US really better at, well, anything? If you are in the US, and you don't have money - what do you have? Now sure, I'm making a broad statement, but I'd argue that outside of "we have more money" there's not a whole lot of America that's appealing. I'll shorten the obligatory "if we are so bad, why does everyone want to come here" question by pointing out; Not everyone does. But the US has some poor neighbors, so it can seem that way. And; There is always some group of people who see money as the prime motivator, and hence the US the prime destination. I say this not to pick on the US, or say its a terrible place. But to encourage some objective introspection. I suspect that the perception that "America is the best country on earth" is the primary stumbling block that prevents America from being anywhere close to the best country on earth.