How Does America Fare to You?

[itsausernamewhatofit]

America has had the reputation for being a beacon of hope for almost the entire world for more than 100 years. We also have the reputation of being rednecks, idiots, war-mongering fools, and being stubborn.

So then, on a scale of 1-10, how does good ol' 'Mericuh do for ya?

Ask me after the supreme court decision on Monday.

 

[Harkonnen64]

Things here are pretty fucked, but a good deal of the world is in a similar state (or worse).

This image is actually not much of a stretch from my hometown. I think I'll go cry myself to sleep...

Gosh-dang, man, that's a good-looking four-wheeler. Bet that'd really blaze some trails down here in Missoura'.

 

[Chromanin]

Out of 200+ countries, I give it a 7. If we're only talking developed countries, I give it a 4.

 

[Dags90]

And your Avatar speaks for your being massively dickish and intentionally insulting. I was talking about our reputation from the perspective of other countries. Damn, way to go into the thread guns blazing.

I'm being truthful. Countries like Guyana or Uruguay could give two shits about American exceptionalism. There are countless countries in the world where the U.S. has and continues to hold little cultural weight. Assuming that the U.S. is a "beacon of hope for almost the entire world" is arrogant and totally ignorant of the massive diversity of world cultures. There are large parts of the world that actively dislike us, and resent our involvement in their local politics.

 

[Dr Snakeman]

At least 8.5/10.

We are, in fact, freer in almost every line of rights than the vast majority of the world, plus we are still the richest despite massive debt, and still, if I haven't fallen behind the times, the largest GDP in the world. In addition, despite an economic recession (shame on you who would consider the situation as bad as the Great Depression; Yes, I've heard whining that would equate today's market to that of the 1930's) the economy of the United States is as far as my unprofessional eyes can tell nowhere near collapse.

Also, we answer the call more often than not for the most powerful nation in the history of civilization (we really are, not even Rome or Great Britain enjoyed such economic or military superiority/domination) with the most resources of any nation in the world to go out and uphold regional stability, the Geneva Convention, and all that. Yes, we've copped out when the situation does not favor a successful operation, but otherwise we rattle our saber in the right direction.

Nice summary, and I agree, but I give us between a 7.0 and an 8.5. Better than most countries, but that's really not saying much.

Oh, and I love your avatar and username. There is no better proponent of a pro-America viewpoint.

 

[ChildofGallifrey]

Things here are pretty fucked, but a good deal of the world is in a similar state (or worse).

This image is actually not much of a stretch from my hometown. I think I'll go cry myself to sleep...

Gosh-dang, man, that's a good-looking four-wheeler. Bet that'd really blaze some trails down here in Missoura'.

Yeah, it would've just had a workout back home in Louisiana. My hometown just held its *gags* Mudfest, an annual event that celebrates playing in the mud. Sometimes I think I was switched at birth, and somewhere here in New York a bucktoothed hillbilly weeps at the concrete jungle.

But I'm getting off topic. Since I never really answered the question, I'd go with the general consensus and put us around a 7 or 8. Things are still pretty good, all things considered.

 

[GodofCider]

I'd give it a 7/10. It's certainly not a bad place to live.

At least 8.5/10.

We are, in fact, freer in almost every line of rights than the vast majority of the world, plus we are still the richest despite massive debt, and still, if I haven't fallen behind the times, the largest GDP in the world. In addition, despite an economic recession (shame on you who would consider the situation as bad as the Great Depression; Yes, I've heard whining that would equate today's market to that of the 1930's) the economy of the United States is as far as my unprofessional eyes can tell nowhere near collapse.

Also, we answer the call more often than not for the most powerful nation in the history of civilization (we really are, not even Rome or Great Britain enjoyed such economic or military superiority/domination) with the most resources of any nation in the world to go out and uphold regional stability, the Geneva Convention, and all that. Yes, we've copped out when the situation does not favor a successful operation, but otherwise we rattle our saber in the right direction.

Similar in thought to what has been written here.

 

[xXAsherahXx]

And your Avatar speaks for your being massively dickish and intentionally insulting. I was talking about our reputation from the perspective of other countries. Damn, way to go into the thread guns blazing.

I'm being truthful. Countries like Guyana or Uruguay could give two shits about American exceptionalism. There are countless countries in the world where the U.S. has and continues to hold little cultural weight. Assuming that the U.S. is a "beacon of hope for almost the entire world" is arrogant and totally ignorant of the massive diversity of world cultures. There are large parts of the world that actively dislike us.

Right, because its wrong to assume that because of there being huge waves of immigrants from Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Russia (because they really don't count as being in Europe), Mexico, Japan, China, and many South American countries, that we were a beacon of hope for literally most of the known world.

I'm not debating America's greatness, because the country was undeniably the greatest on this planet in many regards, I merely asked about your opinion on the America of today. You must be able to see above the clouds from up there.

 

[-Samurai-]

A big ole 10, for many reasons that I don't feel like listing. The biggest reason being the people that ignorantly hate us, despite having met very few or no Americans, and having never visited our great country.

Every person that hates the US makes me love it even more.

 

[brodie21]

i think of us as a fishing ship on a hundred foot wave. we could easily get wrecked, but with a little skill and epicness, we can surf this *****!

 

[zehydra]

5.

I'm American, and it's my culture, but I hate our system of government.

 

[viking97]

1. and i fucking live here.

 

[zehydra]

THIS is what I hate. When people never differentiate in what they mean when they say "America".

Do you mean the American Government? or do you mean the American Populace?

Or do you mean both combined? Because if it's both combined, then you can't really give a straight opinion, because you have to judge two totally different things and somehow convert that into a number.

 

[Dags90]

Right, because its wrong to assume that because of there being huge waves of immigrants from Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Russia (because they really don't count as being in Europe), Mexico, Japan, China, and many South American countries, that we were a beacon of hope for literally most of the known world.

Yes, exactly. Especially considering the substantial limitations we put in immigration from non-European countries from 1924 to 1965. And the fact that the vast majority of people can trace their ancestry to only a handful of ethnic groups.

I'm glad we're on the same page now.

 

[SilentCom]

I can't really give the U.S. a number. Like any place, it has its pros and cons and not everyone shares the same ideals so there will be conflict that reaches beyond our borders. Ultimately, America is my home and you know what they say, "there's no place like home."

 

[xXAsherahXx]

Right, because its wrong to assume that because of there being huge waves of immigrants from Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Russia (because they really don't count as being in Europe), Mexico, Japan, China, and many South American countries, that we were a beacon of hope for literally most of the known world.

Yes, exactly. Especially considering the substantial limitations we put in immigration from non-European countries from 1924 to 1965. And the fact that the vast majority of people can trace their ancestry to only a handful of ethnic groups.

I'm glad we're on the same page now.

Really now? You realize that the immigration aforementioned actually happened right? Ethnicity doesn't have very much to do with the immigration. I listed countries, not Hispanic, Black, Asian, and White. And still, immigration laws don't automatically render my point (being that we were a beacon of hope) invalid, the fact that we had to enact these anti-immigration laws in the first place shows that a lot of people really wanted to live here.

This isn't a history contest, and you don't need to put in the effort to discredit me. That is the past, and I asked for the opinions of our country now.

 

[Risingblade]

I live here so 10 million out of 10!


Now seriously speaking, 8/10. There's no perfect country.

 

[funguy2121]

On a scale of one to ten, I vote ampersand.

That's not funny.

I go with the Batman symbol.

A scale is waaaaay too simplistic to describe how I feel about where I've lived my whole life. What are the criteria? The direction I think the country's going in? How well our laws reflect my beliefs? How consistent we are with our stated principals? Are we talking about the government or the people? Standard of living? Quality of art/entertainment?

So happens it's bloody hilarious.

Why, yes.

Yes it is.

 

[Canid117]

and still, if I haven't fallen behind the times, the largest GDP in the world.

Unless you count the European Union (I dont because it isnt a country) then yes our GDP is still almost triple the number 2 GDP in the world. (China if you are curious)

 

[Dan Steele]

8/10, sure the government needs some fine tuneing, but you wont get this level of freedom anywhere else on earth