Is America the greatest country in the world?
#18
Re: Is America the greatest country in the world?
"is it the greatest country 'ever' in the world",
or,
"is it the greatest country 'currently' in the world? "
And - what defines 'greatest'? Fun? Opportunity? World impact?
I'd say it is CURRENTLY the greatest country in the world, by most 'obvious' measures (influence, power, control, etc), just like Britain was a few centuries ago, and before that, Spain, Rome, China, etc.
I suspect its time in the spotlight is not going to last much longer, and we will see China take over. Only if we get some serious, long-term visionary leadership will we stay in the spotlight for another century.
Now I will duck and run for being foolish enough to try a serious answer!
#19
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Re: Is America the greatest country in the world?
17 million illegal aliens say yes!
#20
Re: Is America the greatest country in the world?
Since no one seems willing to risk answering, I'll ask for a refinement to the question ... Are you asking,
"is it the greatest country 'ever' in the world",
or,
"is it the greatest country 'currently' in the world? "
And - what defines 'greatest'? Fun? Opportunity? World impact?
I'd say it is CURRENTLY the greatest country in the world, by most 'obvious' measures (influence, power, control, etc), just like Britain was a few centuries ago, and before that, Spain, Rome, China, etc.
I suspect its time in the spotlight is not going to last much longer, and we will see China take over. Only if we get some serious, long-term visionary leadership will we stay in the spotlight for another century.
Now I will duck and run for being foolish enough to try a serious answer!
"is it the greatest country 'ever' in the world",
or,
"is it the greatest country 'currently' in the world? "
And - what defines 'greatest'? Fun? Opportunity? World impact?
I'd say it is CURRENTLY the greatest country in the world, by most 'obvious' measures (influence, power, control, etc), just like Britain was a few centuries ago, and before that, Spain, Rome, China, etc.
I suspect its time in the spotlight is not going to last much longer, and we will see China take over. Only if we get some serious, long-term visionary leadership will we stay in the spotlight for another century.
Now I will duck and run for being foolish enough to try a serious answer!
I suppose the question is whether America is CURRENTLY the greatest country in the world. Though, sometimes when I hear someone say it, it seems like they're saying the greatest country EVER.
I suppose influence, power and control are important, but there are definitely some other characteristics that should probably define the greatest country in the world. After all, I'd like to think that influence, power and control aren't everything.
I am open to definitions of what makes a country the greatest in the world.
#21
Re: Is America the greatest country in the world?
Thanks for the serious answer!
I suppose the question is whether America is CURRENTLY the greatest country in the world. Though, sometimes when I hear someone say it, it seems like they're saying the greatest country EVER.
I suppose influence, power and control are important, but there are definitely some other characteristics that should probably define the greatest country in the world. After all, I'd like to think that influence, power and control aren't everything.
I am open to definitions of what makes a country the greatest in the world.
I suppose the question is whether America is CURRENTLY the greatest country in the world. Though, sometimes when I hear someone say it, it seems like they're saying the greatest country EVER.
I suppose influence, power and control are important, but there are definitely some other characteristics that should probably define the greatest country in the world. After all, I'd like to think that influence, power and control aren't everything.
I am open to definitions of what makes a country the greatest in the world.
#22
Re: Is America the greatest country in the world?
I don't think it's the greatest country in the world, I don't think any country is, you can quote statistics on various things as to who worldwide is the most this or the least that, whatever, -shrugs.
All I know is it's my home.
All I know is it's my home.
#24
Re: Is America the greatest country in the world?
Baseball or Cricket?
I can't watch either, they both put me to sleep .
I can't watch either, they both put me to sleep .
#25
Re: Is America the greatest country in the world?
No need for further discussion.