2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Why Can't America Be like Europe? [View all]kennetha
(3,666 posts)that was presumptuous question with no basis in anything except your own unwillingness to start by looking reality in the face.
Question: Do you deny the difference between European and American rates of taxation?
Question: Do you deny that racial and ethnic division in America play a huge role in American politics?
Question: Do you deny that our stupid constitutional structure gives too much power to small rural states like Vermont and Wyoming, that don't reflect America at large?
Question: Do you deny that there is too much money in politics?
Question: Do you deny that the Central government in the US is weak and has limited powers, compared to European central governments?
Question: Do you deny that Americans, for one reason or another, don't vote?