American news makes headlines all over the world. But if we were to judge the US based entirely on what we read and hear on mass media, where the content is trying to manipulate us into clicking and scrolling, we could end up with a warped impression of the country. So let's see what average people have to say about it instead.
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The affordability of health care is high on the public's list of the biggest issues in the United States today, with 56% of adults describing this as "a very big problem" and an additional 30% rating it "a moderately big problem," a 2021 survey by the Pew Research Center revealed.
In fact, health care cost is the only issue of the 15 asked on the survey seen as a very big problem by a majority of Americans, though about half say that the federal budget deficit (49%), violent crime (48%), illegal immigration (48%) and gun violence (48%) also qualify.
Me from a small country with a nightmare language waiting to ask her if she is going to learn the language of every country she ever travels to.
As the Biden administration makes its case for massive new investment in the nation's infrastructure, its condition ranks relatively low on the list of major problems facing the country.
About a third of adults (34%) say the condition of infrastructure is a very big problem, four-in-ten say it is a moderately big problem, and a quarter say it is either a small problem (23%) or not a problem (2%).
Though neither domestic nor international terrorism ranks among the public’s top problems, roughly a third of Americans (35%) say domestic terrorism remains a very big problem in the country while a smaller share (26%) say the same about international terrorism.
Also, old enough to be forced to give birth, not yet old enough to consume alcohol
The data also illustrates the division between Americans. Republicans and Democrats are far apart on the biggest problems facing the country.
Gun violence, the affordability of health care, the coronavirus outbreak, and racism are each seen as very big problems by two-thirds or more Democrats and Democratic leaners.
But far fewer Republicans say these are major problems in the country. Four-in-ten think health care affordability is a very big problem, and only about two-in-ten rate the coronavirus and gun violence as very big problems.
To be fair this is off a freeway . our cities have subway Wal-Mart's and Starbucks. It's like a kit .
If you speak fluent is it still Spanish or do you graduate to just speaking 'Span'?
It often seems no longer just Republican vs. Democrat, or liberal vs. conservative. There's also tension between the 1 percent and the 99 percent, or rural and urban. Religious folks are fighting atheists, climate doubters clash with believers. Bathrooms have become battlefields, borders are battle lines. Then there's sex, ethnicity... The list goes on and the melting pot seems to be boiling, with steam filling even TV studios.
Why use a banana for scale when you can use this gleeful Labrador?
No, actually, we -hear me out- we microwave it. *awkward jazz hands*
According to researchers behind the USC Polarization Index, a tool that helps organizations understand the level of discord in America and make more informed decisions about their own positions on various issues, the threats of destabilization are coming from within and outside of the country.
Some of the fake news has been propagated by foreign countries such as Russia, while social media users have aided – at times unwittingly — in its spread. These examples include fake news stories and tweets questioning Hillary Clinton’s health in the runup-to the 2016 election. Days before Election Day, Russian-run accounts were sowing doubt about election integrity.
“Political scientists had opined in the middle of the 20th century that there was really no difference between the Republicans and Democrats,” said Jenkins of the USC Price School for Public Policy and director of the Bedrosian Center. “In 1950, they urged the parties to stake out distinct positions on issues so that citizens would get different perspectives. Jump ahead to today, and it’s clear that you have a real choice between the two parties.
“We look back now and wish that maybe we hadn’t asked for that,” said Jenkins, who has been studying polarization for more than 20 years.
Hopefully, Americans can still come together. They need to if they want to tackle the biggest problems in their country.
Lol- I still struggle with this when I look at American date format- I mean I get it, but my knee jerk reaction is always "wait...........there aren't that many months in a year! Genuine question- why DOES America do this- it literally makes no logical sense to me- am I missing something?
So y'all measure pizza in acres and potholes by how many dogs fit?
What on earth are Americans scared of? Aliens? The world ganging up on you for some s**t? Social amenities?
The rest of the world sees the U.S. the way the U.S. sees Florida.
I'm in the USA but my birthday is on Canada Day. I always joke I'm Canadian because of it. I. Want. This. Cake.
This "confusion" exists because we are taught diferent at school, in the USA and Canada they are taught that this huge chunk of land (from Canada to Argentina) is divided in 2 continents: North America and South America; and in the rest of this chunk of land we are taught that it is 1 continent called America; so you will often hear any latinamerican calling themselves Americans and not North/South Americans; and to add more confusion to the subject we (latinos) split the continent in 3 sections North/Central/South America.
Some of us remain abnormal due to brain damage. If USA had a brain, we might know where to assign blame.
When an American says 'you have scary socialist healthcare because we have defense', the truth is: the US spends more per capita than any other country on healthcare, yet coverage is less than third world level. For shame.
Until something of value is found there, then we'll give you another place to live.
And THOSE F-ING POLICE SIRENS IN THE SONG. If im driving, even listening st a reasonable volume I have to turn it off and check to make sure an ambulance or something isnt coming.
Yep, that's me. Here I am, in America, sitting in the dark at 11:28 pm, scrolling through Bored Panda. This could not be more relatable.
Sure, this girl gets a metal. What about the boy who got jail time for building a clock?
I'm pretty sure they sell everything to make both pictures at Target.
A bomb in Vermont? I don't think so. Vermonters are incredibly chill.
I already speak your language. And three more. Just remember your logic when you finally take that Mediterranean cruise.
We try not to think about you too. Kinda hard when you spend more on weaponry and war than 10 entire countries
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And that they can hide out among the wildlife of Australia until they can invade
If I recall correctly, Mountain Dew was initially created to be paired with grain alcohol from the moonshining regions of the US. Those areas are typically mountainous, which led to the name.
Now that fetuses are legally equivalent to adults, it'll probably get drafted too.
That's how the USA thinks the aliens see our world. That's actually how many Muricans see the world
Katt Williams said it best. Say our name three times and see what happens.
We are taught diferent at school, in the USA and Canada they are taught that this huge chunk of land (from Canada to Argentina) is divided in 2 continents: North America and South America; and in the rest of the world we are taught that it is 1 single continent called America, and to add more confusion to the subject we split the continent in 3 sections North/Central/South America. So from the point of view of a not US-American this european guy answer is correct.
USA got a good deal on Greater Louisiana because Nappy was short on cash to wage Europe-wide wars. How did that really work out? To me, everything between the Rockies and Appalachians is only barely habitable.
If they didn't have independence, the USA would have free healthcare and college.
Morons openly disrespecting the very flag that they so desperately enforce their children to worship every morning. People commonly violate the Flag Code when displaying the Stars and Stripes on apparel, athletic uniforms or bedding. The only exception is made for military personnel, firemen, policemen and members of patriotic organizations who are allowed to wear a flag patch that is customized for their uniform.
Actually as an African I can say we DO like the USA. BUT we find your hypocrisy staggering. "democracy and freedom" but invade lots of other countries, ditch roe vs wade, george floyd, etc. Not to mention student debt, medical debt, flint michigan, the ORANGE ONE, drone strikes, etc. etc. You preach equality, freedom and fraternity but in practice behave much like fascists.
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Not American but seriously stop USA bashing. They are busy basing one another. You don't have to make it a global scene..😆
There's a lot to not like about the USA, but there's also a lot to love about it. Stereotyping a whole country does not bring the tolerance and reform that you would like to see. Making fun of other countries (or individual people) is both naïve and unhelpful. Lifting each other higher can only be accomplished by honest dialogue and by continuing to set a good example.
I do agree that there is a lot to love about America, but it is also worth noting that prior to the internet being used in the way it is today, I had no idea about some of the issues that plague America, that medical bankruptcy was possible, how many deaths are caused by guns, how the poorer sections of society are treated, water can be turned off if you don’t pay your bill etc etc. Surely it’s better that these issues are highlighted and those who are directly affected by them can learn more about other countries and how it doesn’t have to be like that.
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Actually as an African I can say we DO like the USA. BUT we find your hypocrisy staggering. "democracy and freedom" but invade lots of other countries, ditch roe vs wade, george floyd, etc. Not to mention student debt, medical debt, flint michigan, the ORANGE ONE, drone strikes, etc. etc. You preach equality, freedom and fraternity but in practice behave much like fascists.
Load More Replies... Not American but seriously stop USA bashing. They are busy basing one another. You don't have to make it a global scene..😆
There's a lot to not like about the USA, but there's also a lot to love about it. Stereotyping a whole country does not bring the tolerance and reform that you would like to see. Making fun of other countries (or individual people) is both naïve and unhelpful. Lifting each other higher can only be accomplished by honest dialogue and by continuing to set a good example.
I do agree that there is a lot to love about America, but it is also worth noting that prior to the internet being used in the way it is today, I had no idea about some of the issues that plague America, that medical bankruptcy was possible, how many deaths are caused by guns, how the poorer sections of society are treated, water can be turned off if you don’t pay your bill etc etc. Surely it’s better that these issues are highlighted and those who are directly affected by them can learn more about other countries and how it doesn’t have to be like that.
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