Thread: Are there any countries better the U.S.? Srs.

America is one wild land. Not to say it's horrible, but when you look at the bigger picture, it's definitely wild. Almost like a Yo Samdy Sam cartoon character.

That got me thinking, are there places better than America? Of all the countries, America truly can't be number 1.


-Low crime
-Trustful Government
-Friendly people
-No need for guns
-Good healthcare
-Fair cost of living.

I'd say Japan is probably one.

Originally Posted by TuskV

better overall? no

better at some things, sure.

Of all the countries you can't think of any that's better overall? This is a subjective question, I know a lot of folks don't travel and have lived in America their entire lives.

Few places will beat the USA in terms of cost living compared to wages. There's areas of USA where SQ.F of land and apartment space is cheaper than a lot of Europe and Asia. And I haven't even mentioned the wholesale options like Costco, Sam's Club, Target, etc. Likewise people find it cheaper to import electronics from USA or fly there in person to buy electronics than to buy from their local stores..

But yeah the healthcare and education system is more problematic but it's wrong to construe it as being 100% unfair. People with good jobs get insurance provided by work. There's often "in state tuition" (cheaper) rates available to people who are native to that state.

Also American people can be charismatic. You'll get small talk in most corners of USA. But go to Japan or Eastern Europe and they give you the silent treatment.

Originally Posted by MikeLowrrrey

Of all the countries you can't think of any that's better overall? This is a subjective question, I know a lot of folks don't travel and have lived in America their entire lives.

And if they do leave USA they only go to Mexico and pretend Mexico is some hot chit.

LOL. Been to Mexico twice and I'll sooner choose a dozen countries over it. I wish I was in Philippines right now for one.

Originally Posted by monster0ultra

Unless your country is full retard like North Korea, it's just a question of money.

Scandinavia is hardcore leftist/socialist but they have oil $$ and standard of living is high there.
UAE/Dubai is occupied by third world street chitters but they have oil $$ and standard of living is high there.

Another example is China. The people act barbarically in China but Taiwan/Hong Kong/Singapore are all ethnically Chinese and are some of the most developed and civilized places on the planet. The difference is simply that mainland China is/was poor.

How this all relates to USA is, USA was prosperous after WW2 because the rest of the world got smashed. Now, everyone else is finally catching up. The reason the boomer era was so great was simply that the USA had a head start. Not American exceptionalism, not the best system, not being favored by god. The problem isn't politics, USA is going to decline no matter what, deal with it accordingly.

IIRC I think it was the economist who said the net disposable income adjusted to CPI means places like Norway are worse off than Spain. They're only rich when they go on vacation. But hey they get like 8 weeks or something unlike Americans.

Switzerland

Originally Posted by ChelshireCat

Iceland.

This has to be it.

Originally Posted by DoYouEvenNEM

Few places will beat the USA in terms of cost living compared to wages. There's areas of USA where SQ.F of land and apartment space is cheaper than a lot of Europe and Asia. And I haven't even mentioned the wholesale options like Costco, Sam's Club, Target, etc. Likewise people find it cheaper to import electronics from USA or fly there in person to buy electronics than to buy from their local stores..

But yeah the healthcare and education system is more problematic but it's wrong to construe it as being 100% unfair. People with good jobs get insurance provided by work. There's often "in state tuition" (cheaper) rates available to people who are native to that state.

Also American people can be charismatic. You'll get small talk in most corners of USA. But go to Japan or Eastern Europe and they give you the silent treatment.

I think I'd be willing to pay more for living standards if it meant nicer people and less crime.

Israel 🇮🇱

America is the best all around imo, despite its flaws.

America is so diverse. If you want cheap land there's the Midwest. If you want city life we have it. If you want beach lifestyle we have it. If you want a farm they're all over. If you want to live in the suburbs with good schools we have it. Lots of mountains, lots of woods, even dry desert. I don't think there's any country that comes close in that respect. You can totally change your expenses and lifestyle while still being a citizen of one country.

Originally Posted by ChelshireCat

Iceland.

I've traveled to Iceland twice and I 100% agree. They've got the full package over there.

Originally Posted by MikeLowrrrey

America is one wild land. Not to say it's horrible, but when you look at the bigger picture, it's definitely wild. Almost like a Yo Samdy Sam cartoon character.
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who?

do you mean Yosemite Sam?

Costa Rica or Norway.......6 months in each

Originally Posted by BigDeeps01

Just move to a nice gated community in Idaho or North Dakota if you're worried about nicer people and less crime

Yeah then I'd still have to deal with what's clown world social media. This country is too buck wild.