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whathehell

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38. If you say so,
Sun Apr 14, 2024, 03:02 PM
Apr 2024

but the idea that Americans have "more privileges and freedoms than any country in the history of the world" may have been true at one time, but isn't now. At this point, most of the developed world, i.e. Canada, Australia, the countries Western Europe, are democracies with National Healthcare and Higher Education systems that are nationally subsidized..Unlike Americans, they don't go broke when a health crisis hits or into deep debt as a result of financing an education...They have stronger labor unions, more public holidays and far longer paid vacation time. The ""spoiled American" trope is out of date and has been for some time.

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K&R onecaliberal Apr 2024 #1
K&R bdamomma Apr 2024 #2
Doesn't sound naive at all. I completely agree with you. paleotn Apr 2024 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author paleotn Apr 2024 #4
In a moment of incredible uncertainty, I'm so happy that we have President Biden in the Oval Office LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2024 #5
My sentiments exactly! senseandsensibility Apr 2024 #9
THIS!!! calimary Apr 2024 #43
Yes, agree, but I sure wish we did not have Netanyahu--with his mixed motivations--directing the Israeli response hlthe2b Apr 2024 #6
100% agree with the OP and your post. But we all need to remember - RandomNumbers Apr 2024 #36
I doubt there are many on DU that you have to worry about that--most CERTAINLY NOT ME!!! hlthe2b Apr 2024 #37
K&R Cadfael Apr 2024 #7
K&R brer cat Apr 2024 #8
Yeah. No shit. A cooler head prevails. calimary Apr 2024 #10
I am, too! CTyankee Apr 2024 #11
All I can say is thank God Joe Biden is president and not Donald Trump. Who is with me?! 🖐️ LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2024 #12
He looks like such a bad ass here. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #27
I could not agree more with the OP. wnylib Apr 2024 #13
I am waiting for the media to ask Trump if he can find Iran on a map. hay rick Apr 2024 #14
Best President of my Lifetime Botany Apr 2024 #15
or NJCher Apr 2024 #16
Good point. senseandsensibility Apr 2024 #18
Trump would be figuring out how he can make money off the crisis. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #28
So am I wendyb-NC Apr 2024 #17
And Why Pres Biden Should Cha Apr 2024 #19
Hell yes!!!!! BigmanPigman Apr 2024 #20
Truth!! WestMichRad Apr 2024 #21
I agree. I would be quite worried. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #29
He's 100% psycho BigmanPigman Apr 2024 #31
His mental illness is getting worse. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #32
His mental health issues have impacted my own. BigmanPigman Apr 2024 #33
Americans have collective PTSD. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #35
If you say so, whathehell Apr 2024 #38
We'd be dead meat if TSF was in "charge" right now. Traurigkeit Apr 2024 #40
You're right. BigmanPigman Apr 2024 #44
KnR Hekate Apr 2024 #22
Dude, if the tangerine pucker was prez. We'd be nuking already... FirstLight Apr 2024 #23
And Trump would be laughing and smiling watching it on TV. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #30
I absolutely agree. ShazzieB Apr 2024 #24
ImWithJoe oasis Apr 2024 #25
No, you are not being naive. You are accurate. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #26
I certainly agree that his experience and knowledge are important soldierant Apr 2024 #41
Excellent point. Biden is very experinced and has a moral core. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #42
Statement from President Joe Biden on Iran's Attacks against the State of Israel LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2024 #34
You are so right. It is, indeed, a matter of "trust". It's why I supported him from the moment he announced. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2024 #39
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