Is America still the best country?

2014-10-26T23:00:36-04:00

Why do you think is or not what places are better? My job might take me over seas my wife thinks it would be great but I am less than thrilled about the idea

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 26 at 2014 11:10 PM

2014-10-26T23:10:19-04:00

AMERICA! With all of the global touring that comes with service, especially when free ammunition is given, we get to see how the real world is. There is no greater feeling than coming home. Every country has it's perks. Germany has the autobahn, France has frog legs, Iraq has spiders large enough that they can be used to assist you recover your Bradley if need be. Can we all do better? Sure. Some countries can do a lot better.

Response by PO3 Shaun Taylor made Oct 26 at 2014 11:13 PM

2014-10-26T23:13:20-04:00

Yes Cpl Joshua Wehrman I still think America is the best country. What other countries have you seen as openly diversified. Just because your job may take you over seas doesn't mean that you love America any less.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2014 11:16 PM

2014-10-26T23:16:38-04:00

Cpl Joshua Wehrman, I've been around the world with the Army, and my opinion is that - even with our problems and imperfections - America is still the best country on Earth. There's lots to experience in other countries and from other cultures, so go and learn. While you're there, you'll see what I mean about the USA being at the top of the heap.

Response by SPC Raymond Fee made Oct 26 at 2014 11:58 PM

2014-10-26T23:58:28-04:00

I believe this is still the best country on earth and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. However; I do believe that certain leaders of our country need to pull their heads out of their asses and do their jobs correctly or step down from their positions. we are not respected in the same way we once were and that's a problem. It can change but until it does I see it as a problem.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2014 5:28 AM

2014-10-27T05:28:27-04:00

That's a bit of a vague question. America being #1 is a rally cry among the people of our nation, which has brought about the term: "'Murica!" based on the ignorance of such a claim. If you visit Northern Europe, Spain, Italy, even Canada, you might tone down the "we're the greatest country" talk. We are a great country, we have great people, and the greatest military. Going overseas will open your eyes a bit and bring you back to the U.S. after your tour with a different perspective.

Lewis Black had a way of putting it that still makes me laugh and is very true:
"We're the only country that tells the rest of the world, on a nearly constant basis, that we're the greatest country on Earth. And that is a little fuckin' obnoxious! It's why the rest of the world doesn't take us seriously. If you were in an office, and there was someone there who came in every day and said; 'I'm the greatest fucker here! And you sniveling shits would die without me! HAHAHAHA!' I can guarantee that by the end of the week, you would have have killed him."

Response by CPT Jeremy Smith made Oct 27 at 2014 5:47 AM

2014-10-27T05:47:37-04:00

I will always consider America the greatest country if for nothing else but the fact that it is my home and I am proud of it. However taking the opportunity to live in or visit other countries can be a great experience and a time to learn about other cultures. I would not shy away from such an opportunity. If it is given to you embrace it and immerse yourself in the culture. You may love it. If you don't you may be able to request a transfer within your company, I do not know but what I will say is when you return to America you will be better off. I swear

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2015 11:38 PM

2015-01-23T23:38:48-05:00

I'll just leave this little gem here.

HBO Newsroom Clip - What makes America the greatest country in the world, or not? Will McAvoy

The New HBO Series The Newsroom speech by Will McAvoy played by Jeff Daniels. Full episode available on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U4ZhFDFYvE&f...

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 17 at 2022 7:41 PM

2022-04-17T19:41:54-04:00

Hell no. We had an ex-president who attempted to steal the election. I have never seen the country so divided by hate. We were the bastion of democracy until a want to be dictator tried to work his magic by attempting to steal the election.