State of the US: A matter of perspective

If you believe the Democrats, the US is full of extremist right wingers (Nazis) that they are fighting to keep at bay. If you believe the Republicans, the US is full of extremist left wingers (Stalinists) that they are fighting to keep at bay.

If you believe the hordes of Mexicans, Latin Americans and various others crossing the border into the US, then the US is full of freedom and opportunities.

If you believe the Chinese, Russians, Iranians, North Koreans and Arabs, the US is the big evil global overlord. If you believe the Indians, Japanese, South Koreans and Israelis, the US is generally a force for good.

If you believe the Europeans, then the US is their powerful kid brother still growing up, still figuring out the world and what it wants to be.

When everyone thinks something about the US that others contradict, we can say the US seems to have quite a well-rounded personality!!! 😆

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James25 · 61-69, M

The United States is a self-serving dictator in the guise of democracy

chilloutab2 · 46-50, M

@James25 That description fits around 90% of countries out there democracies or otherwise. Besides, a country is by definition self-serving...that's the entire point of having a country - to serve its own interests over others'.

James25 · 61-69, M

@chilloutab2 of that 90% the United States is one of the worst. I was looking at this survey on YouTube. According to its data, the United States is the second most hated country in the world.

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Ynotisay · M

@James25 There's truth to that. The U.S., Russia, China and Saudi Arabia are the most "hated."
I wonder if that has something to do with influence?
What I do know though is the U.S. is the leading destination for immigrants in the world. More than the next four countries combined.
Maybe there's a reason for that.

James25 · 61-69, M

@Ynotisay I definitely agree also North Korea and what's going on in Israel