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What I Dislike About USA After 6 Years Living Abroad
« on: June 17, 2021, 09:20:53 AM »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBwVy3-g4KM

I agree with most of his points.  Very interesting.  Check out more of the videos on his channel.


ETA:  What I love about USA after 6 year living abroad
« Last Edit: June 17, 2021, 10:06:04 AM by TechMan »
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Re: What I Dislike About USA After 6 Years Living Abroad
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2021, 03:13:22 PM »
Interesting.  I like the positives.  I largely agree with the negatives with the caveat that I think a lot of it is constant media and political manipulation with far too many people going along with the perceived crowd with little thought given to it. 

I perceive it as largely to blame on leftist political activism, but others might see it differently.  He said we were getting gamed by politicians and media.  I agree with that. 

I think some of the empathy for the poor/homeless he touched on (there actually is a lot IMO) is due to the expansive govt handout programs so everyone assumes that anyone poor is getting govt money.  Add in that it isn't that hard to make a living if someone actually puts in some effort (if you don't let your vices get the best of you).
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Re: What I Dislike About USA After 6 Years Living Abroad
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2021, 03:21:27 PM »
Thinking about it more:  I figure the same stuff happens in other countries all the time, but it is not so obvious because of free speech restrictions and state run media. 
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Re: What I Dislike About USA After 6 Years Living Abroad
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2021, 07:39:20 AM »
Thinking about it more:  I figure the same stuff happens in other countries all the time, but it is not so obvious because of free speech restrictions and state run media.

I agree with you on that.
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Hawkmoon - Never underestimate another person's capacity for stupidity. Any time you think someone can't possibly be that dumb ... they'll prove you wrong.

Bacon and Eggs - A day's work for a chicken; A lifetime commitment for a pig.
Stupidity will always be its own reward.
Bad decisions make good stories.

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Viking - The problem with the modern world is that there aren't really any predators eating stupid people.