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The USA is large and has a bad reputation.
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#1
I, personally, love it. And I mean, of course it has its faults, but what doesn't.
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11points
Liv (Submission author) 3 years ago (edited)
It could really use some change, but we just the the right tip of the iceberg and real improvement, then maybe I'll figure out what on earth I'm trying to get across with this.
Harlan Bleiler 3 years ago
As a fellow panda I will not down vote anyone for their opinion, but I do however disagree with this and your follow up. I don’t see any improvements coming in fact the complete opposite. If you truly look at other countries and what their country provides them, america becomes comical. While things may have been different in 1776 for changes that better “white” American lives. It unfortunately hasn’t progressed SINCE then. And those are my opinions. I want to reiterate that I love all pandas and their opinion and I’m not trying to debate you on yours.
Cynthia Black 3 years ago (edited)
as a fellow panda i will not vote anyone down because of their opinion, but i do however have to disagree with your comment. you don't see any improvements because you don't want to. where you get off using 'white Americans' and lumping so many nationalities under a skin color is rude. I'm a person of color. my family has different shades and nationalities. my father was second generation to America back in 1944. my family is doing well, some more then others. my son was able to graduate college along with a half dozen nieces. yep life in America has gotten better. i suggest you clean your glasses, maybe then you could see better and realize the sun is brighter.
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#2
I think America is awesome, but people should do more to clean up the cities. And people should learn to get along, no matter our differences or political views.
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9points
#3
I think that if the US continues to make the choices in law & regulation it seems to favor, especially these past few years (ex. human rights, healthcare, environment, guns, corporate involvement, abortion, etc.), then what they (Americans) know as ‘Democracy’ will come to have an expiration date.
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7points
Tamra 3 years ago
Our democracy is broken already. Two examples come to mind. The vast majority of Americans want more gun control and to stop the sale of assault rifles, yet politicians are doing nothing about it. The majority are also in favor of safe, legal abortion, yet look at where we are. A 10 year old in Ohio was raped and became pregnant by her rapist, but of course, she was unable to get an abortion there. Fortunately, she was able to be transported to a state with more sanity, and got the abortion.
Mr.Kris (Submission author) 3 years ago
Apparently your not aware that 'Democracy' and a 'Democrat' are different. Education is a wonderful thing, you should look into it.
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#4
I’m proud to be an American where at least for the most part I’m free….🎶🎼🎵🎤
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7points
Cynthia Black 3 years ago (edited)
i look at the USA as a big family. there are definitely some issues, big and small, but no family is perfect. we learn, we adjust and we grow. i have a good life in the USA, but i worked for it. i didn't whine about being poor, or 'white America' holding me down or how its a man's world. i choose how i live. and i choose happy and fulfilling.
#5
I think the people of USA are the nicest and friendliest you could hope for, but it's not the people who decide anymore. I see all the hating and trying to take your votes and weird if it wasn't done in 19th century it ain't happening arguments. Sounds like the fundamentalists are tryina make you like isis, but christian. Stay safe people
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7points
#6
It’s got it’s bad… but… in america you can visit other places since it’s such a big country without having to leave the country. The drinking age makes car accidents much less. And with first hand experience, people are kind. The education system has good quality material. It has its bad also. Me being an immigrant, I face a bit or racism. But not like how everyone thinks it is. I’m Asian, and there is very little racism thrown at me. Plus, us is Really good at one thing that people of t really talk about: technology and science. Just look and learn about the James Webb telescope. See what marvels the Apple company can do. And look at the innovations all over. That’s why I stay in america, and maybe it’s just me. I just have always loved science and technology. It probably is just me, but that’s why I stick with america. And America is loyal and helps it’s Allies. It *tries* to help other nations grow. I’m not saying it doesn’t have problems. But all countries have problems. Maybe 3 million people in america is bad, and entitled idiots. There are more than 350 million people in america. And so you would still be judging less that 1% of the population. Maybe we have bad presidents, but you can’t judge america on its presidents, just like you can judge All Russians on Putin.
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7points
#9
I wanna get the hell out of here.
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5points
#10
I'm proud to he an American. I'm thankful beyond words I did not grow up as a female in a country that sews up girls private area or a country I have ro keep my opinions to myself and follow a strict religion or get stoned to death if I do not. Or a place all of my kids would not be welcome because I had more than two. Or have to get a VPN just to see what is on the internet. No human on this earth is without faults and to think one country is the worst because of one past you happen to know about? I will take all the down votes you feel is necessary and still be thankful and take pride in a country that gave me what freedoms I have.
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5points
#11
I honestly think the USA gets a bad rap. I'm not from the USA, I'm from Scotland in the UK. We have issues with democracy too, like most countries so the USA is not unique in that respect. The current UK government, for example, is a majority government but they only got 43% of the vote at the last general election. In Scotland we've been stuck in a constitutional quagmire for the last 8 years and it looks set to continue for years to come. I voted for Scottish independence in 2014, but I accepted the result to stay in the UK. Everything is overshadowed by independence in Scotland, and the Scottish government constantly say they can't do this, that or the other until we're independent. The Brexit vote in 2016 has caused a lot of damage in the UK but it was a democratic vote where everyone in Britain eligible to vote had their chance. I voted for the UK to stay in the EU, but once again the vote went the other way. I didn't like it but I accepted it. I have been to the USA several times to visit family who moved there. It's a fantastic country to visit in my opinion. I can't explain the feeling of seeing in person so many places and landmarks which are so well known. Let's not forget that the USA can usually be counted on by it's allies when it matters. So while the USA might not be a utopia, the problems it does have are the same type of problems every democratic country has. Only dictatorships are free from these problems!
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5points
Sanchi 3 years ago
Yea, it has problems, but it’s strong, and a really good ally, like how they help japan.
Cynthia Black 3 years ago
seriouly? that's the example you give? pull your head out of your behind. you need to get some oxygen to your brain.
Load More Replies... Cynthia Black 3 years ago
thank you. people only see the problems (and not the good) when it comes to the USA. because it's a country that everyone knows, the USA gets all the media. other small countries have real issues too. nobody hears about that though.
#12
It’s not what our forefathers and mothers signed up for.
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4points
#13
I’m American, and I think the US is an okay place. I mean, we are better off than many other countries, but it could use some serious fixing up. For example, healthcare. We take advantage of people who are ill by making them pay $7,000 for a month’s worth of medicine. Then we have taxes. Taxes on EVERYTHING. Yeah, let’s pay the government for paying us, and let’s pay for items, then pay for those items because we payed for them. All in all, the US could be fixed
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4points
#14
I've never felt more embarrassed of being American in my life than ever.
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4points
#15
I've been fortunate to have a good life here, and there are many things I love about my country, but I fear for us. The wealth disparity, poor education, corrupt healthcare system, absurd nationalism, electoral college, SCOTUS....we are not in good shape. But the people with money and power are only concerned with keeping their money and power. After the Trump administration, the larger population is so polarized, no one is willing to work together to fix it. And it's so discouraging to feel so hated by the rest of the world, when so many of us do look to more socially evolved nations as examples of how we could function. I need to go pet my dogs now....
Final score:
4points
#16
I honestly think American is a massive cult. There’s good people in there like any cult but having to basically worship a flag and the pledge of allegiance in schools… it’s literally a cult on a massive scale.
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3points
Brenda 3 years ago
America, being so much younger than most, is going through growing pains long overdue. But most countries have gone through similar in their history. Give us time to get better, just as your countries did. Yes, we're struggling right now. But at least we're trying. We have some problems that we need to correct ASAP, and we are slowing getting there.
thatawkwardhistorian 3 years ago
We are not worshiping the flag as an object, but we are just showing respect to it because of what it stands for. It is our country's history. It represents independence. It represents our birth story as just 13 colonies, and our union now as fifty. We say the pledge because it's what we stand for as Americans. We are one nation under God (you may not believe that if you are not Christian) indivisible (unfortunately our nation is very divided now) with liberty and justice for all. We want to remember that every American has freedom and expression regardless or race, gender, identity, sexuality, culture, religion, etc. Unfortunately this country has been changed very much. And if anyone is literally worshiping the flag, they are missing the point. I hope I have helped you understand Americans a little more. Have a great day.
Jo (she/her) 3 years ago
Teachers can't make kids pray but... They force us to pledge allegiance to the flag.
Sanchi 3 years ago
Actually they don’t. The pledge is optional, according to the law. We don’t have to say it.
Load More Replies... Cynthia Black 3 years ago (edited)
no they don't. haven't said pledge of allegiance since before i went to school. i started school in 1969.
Sanchi 3 years ago
The pledge is actually optional, the law says we don’t have to say it, but we can’t force other people to not say it.
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#17
Its awful, but it could be worse
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3points
Cynthia Black 3 years ago
maybe we should ask countries like ukraine, Afghanistan or North korea how their country is. maybe then you would realize that dispite some hiccups along the way, we're much better off then many.
Tamra 3 years ago
Did you enter this thread with a chip on your shoulder? Actually read what the OP said, ffs. Basically the same thing you just said... "it's awful, but it could be worse". And you're both right - it IS awful and it COULD be worse. And it will get worse if our government doesn't get its s**t together.
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#18
The USA reminds me of that one uncle everyone has who is very loud, thinks they are the life of the party, but really they haven't been cool in over 20 years.
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2points
#19
I think with all the arguing over what is in the constitution, people forget what the preamble states. We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. I especially draw attention to Secure Domestic Tranquility and Promote the General Welfare. These are two ideals that seem to be long lost.
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#20
I moved to the USA from Australia because my dad's job had an exchange program like thing. I regularly get asked if I moved here for a better life and if America is better than Australia. I can usually stop bitterly manic cackling before they back away slowly... Usually. And don't even get me started on common political points. Basically it doesn't make sense here, and when I point it out it often gets dismissed by people going "America eff yeah" and they wonder why my rellies elsewhere often ask if the US is okay. It's not. Lol. *Eye twitch*
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1point
#21
We live in the greatest country on this planet! Those who think otherwise should move. God Bless America!🇺🇸
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#22
It’s like the new person at work that thinks they can fix everything and make things better. Meanwhile the longest tenured employees (other countries) look on like it’s not working. But they keep going on pretending they are the best.
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#23
I wouldn't want to live there. But I would absolutely love to visit. There are many amazing places I wish to see and I'm sure most people are lovely!
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Cynthia Black 3 years ago
thank you. saying you don't want to live here doesn't imply you think it's bad, just that you're happy in the country you're at. the USA does have issues, but it's a big country with lots of people. most people make the best of it, while others like to whine.
Harlan Bleiler 3 years ago
Just remember if you do visit that things aren’t as close as you may think. Takes 4 days to drive from New York to California for example. And that’s driving 12-14 hours a day
Ellie Vanille (Submission author) 3 years ago
Yes you're right. Coming from Switzerland any country seems pretty big :D but in this case I really have to take this into consideration. I'll probably have to go more than once.
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I hate it here. It could be worse though...for now
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Kalyn Harris 3 years ago
Not even getting into the fact that most people can't just up and move to another country for a number of reasons, most people wouldn't even know where to start with getting information about moving.
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I love the US, but it's mismanaged. We've become too big. The nation should be subdivided into regions (e.g. West coast, Midwest, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, etc.) that manage regional laws for their states underneath the Constitution of the United States. Each region should have it's own regional, for lack of a better term, President to guide regional laws and direction. These regions should then belong to the greater United States, convening to address national concerns. It essentially places another layer of government and protection from areas that have different values and concerns from being acted upon by those separated and ignorant of their issues. For example, those in Southern California and Arizona will face different struggles and have different concerns of those in Wyoming and Montana.
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#27
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#28
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#29
I'm sad that America has an embarrassing history - that we just stole land from native Americans. It makes me sick
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Person 3 years ago
Honestly, most countries have an embarrassing history, america not that bad. Britain conquered and eradicated and erased cultures. Germany started the holcaust. Spain erased most of south America’s culture, now they don’t even know what language they spoke before the Spain came. Britain had a lot of slavery, and so you can’t judge a country on it’s past.
BobTDG 3 years ago
Europeans stole the land, the Spanish, French, Dutch and the worst, Britan.
The Mom 3 years ago
Yes, but the USA just did it again. They are changing laws for Native American Reservations.
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I honestly wish I didn't live here. If anything, I'd rather live in some other country.
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What do you think ?
Mary Bricklin 3 years ago
I like the idea of the USA. The reality, however, really sucks if you're a woman or poor or disabled or LGBT+ or a POC or any other minority.
Person 3 years ago
I’m an Asian girl in america and can tell you it has a good disability help system, and accepts LGBT+ more than quite a few Europian countries, and also is much less racist.
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BobTDG (Post author) 3 years ago
Tis a safe space here. For now, until trolls find it.
Load More Replies... Mary Bricklin 3 years ago
I like the idea of the USA. The reality, however, really sucks if you're a woman or poor or disabled or LGBT+ or a POC or any other minority.
Person 3 years ago
I’m an Asian girl in america and can tell you it has a good disability help system, and accepts LGBT+ more than quite a few Europian countries, and also is much less racist.
Load More Replies... BobTDG (Post author) 3 years ago
Tis a safe space here. For now, until trolls find it.
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