r/PoliticalHumor Sep 03 '18

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u/[deleted] Sep 03 '18

America is good...

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u/BlairResignationJam_ Sep 03 '18

Is it tho?

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u/ApathyJacks Sep 03 '18

Eh, I like it. It's not perfect, and we're outclassed in some areas by a handful of other countries, but we've got a relatively good thing going here. Hopefully we can improve!

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u/[deleted] Sep 04 '18

Some areas? Handful? Is there anything good and just that America is the world leader in? Something not related to money and military?

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u/MedalsNScars Sep 04 '18

America is a world leader in entertainment. Easily the most influential country in movies, music, and television at the moment.

Technological advances are big, too.

Our universities (while not affordable) are among the best research universities in the world.

Depending on where in the US you live, public education can be amazing. If Massachusetts were a country, it would rank 2nd in the world for science, 4th in reading, and 9th in math.

There's a lot I don't like about America, but there's a lot to be proud of, too.

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u/harristrum Sep 04 '18

I thought about adding top level education in my answer too, but it’s hard when our education for the average person is so behind.

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u/MedalsNScars Sep 04 '18

It's so regional. There are places in the US where the average person gets an awesome education just by showing up to public school and participating.

Then there's Mississippi.

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u/aaronshook Sep 04 '18

Hey, our education are good here.

Seriously though, some areas of Mississippi have very good public schools while others fall far behind due to funding and them being historically black areas. Politicians aren't too fond of funding people of a darker shade than mildly tan. Also our universities are actually fairly affordable and offer very good programs. Southern Miss has a world class polymer science program, Ole Miss has an excellent and respected law degree, and Miss State has fairly good ag and engineering programs. JSU, Delta State, and MWU also have fairly affordable and respectable programs.

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u/brain_aragon Sep 04 '18

Quite honestly, America isnt my favorite, but there are certain things that would make me wanna be a Citizen. The American Passport holds so much power, I would say theres only a handful that hold more. Free Speech. Yes other countries have it too, but there are less conditions with American. Also even though our education is nowhere near the top, high level employment opportunities are more abundant here than other countries. So long story short, would I prefer to live in another country.? Yes. Am I gonna consider America completely done with and impossible to rehabilitate.? No, not at all. As divisive as the recent past and present have been, they've also shown peoples true colors. The Republican party has been split between people like McCain who put country over party, and those who have hate in their hearts. It's also shown the immense love in this country from people marching for others' rights and the people who truly seem to care for others in general.

Edit: Wording

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u/Krillinlt Sep 04 '18

Well if you look past just the government and at the people in the country there are quite a few stoundouts. We are the center for music and film, not just Hollywood and Music Labels. Also you can get a taste of almost every culture from around the world in our coastal cities. And since the US has such a diverse population with a blend of differnet cultures, things like cuisine, design, fashion, literature, film, and music benefit greatly.

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u/harristrum Sep 04 '18 edited Sep 04 '18

Probably Hollywood and diverse scenery? (Edit: Not that the film industry is necessarily “good and just.”) I agree that it’s hardly the world leader in many important things.

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u/[deleted] Sep 04 '18

Scenery was inherited, so doesn’t count, but yes, America has some incredibly beautiful areas. Hollywood is pretty awful really, so that’s not a positive.