Not sure, never lived anywhere else so I don’t have a basis for comparison. It’s pretty comfortable, I just feel like there are a lot of idiots around me. But maybe that’d be the same anywhere. I’m not really into being governed, so literally anywhere with a government is kind of inherently bad to me, but that’s also literally everywhere, otherwise I’d be gone already, haha. That’s more of a problem with humanity than America or anywhere else. If you’re white, America is a pretty smooth ride, but not as much if you aren’t, unfortunately. They tell you it’s all the same, but let’s be real... it’s not.
I guess I’d say the biggest ubiquitous problem in America is that it’s very difficult to get by, money-wise. And the food is HORRENDOUS. A lot of it is tasty, but as far as health is concerned, American diets are an absolute embarrassment. Like we sell deep fried Twinkies here...’nuff said, lmao.
I think the worst part of America is the nationalism. Most Americans have been conditioned to believe that not only this is the best country in the world, but it’s the only place you could ever possibly be happy. If you complain, they give you the same idiotic response: “well why don’t you move to (insert terrible country) if you hate it so much and tell me how you like it there!” Yeah, bro, let’s keep that standard of “better than terrible” alive!👍👍 Nobody ever says “why don’t you move to” Norway or Switzerland or one of these other places that ranks higher in quality of life when you ask a source that isn’t American, it’s always Cuba or Venezuela or somewhere in the third world with big problems. The people her are so brainwashed, it’s really scary. Like to say anything other than “America is the best place ever” will get you socially ostracized, it’s honestly insane. I’m not even claiming it’s terrible here, I’m just saying that I think it’s a dangerous thing when you allow yourself to be convinced that A) you need a government to look out for, and B) you think YOUR government is the best, because the government tells you so. To be unpatriotic here, it’s like people think you should have to pack up and move, as if it’s a requirement of residency. And that’s just simply crazy.
Definitely not unpatriotic to question the government or status quo. The forefathers knew it and wrote it into the damn Constitution. We the People have fucked it up with generational complacency and fear of change
I don't know any good way to answer this. You can pretty much live where you want and do what you want. It's a very large country. It's a very diverse country, both culturally and geographically. Compared to most of the world, it's very easy to make a living, and get ahead in life. It's almost entirely up to you what you do with your life, and how well you do.
You can live where it's hot, or where it's cold. You can live in large cities, or so far from things that the nearest store is hours away. You can do just about any occupation and move up.
The majority of Americans own a house. An even larger majority will own a house at some point in their life. Owning a home is a big goal for most Americans.
Day to day life varies a lot. It depends entirely on what you want to do with your life. Some people work long hours. Some work a basic work week, then kick back gardening, playing games, spending time with kids, or socializing in their free time.
Americans are highly mobile. They love the freedom of having a car and going where ever they want, whenever they want. They also tend to move a lot, often long distances.
Geographically it's one of the most diverse countries in the world. So if you like to travel by land, and see all the diversity of nature, you can spend years doing it without ever leaving the country. With largely open borders with Canada, you can explore almost an entire continent. In my opinion, driving is the only way to really see the US or Canada either one.
But really, you just have to live here. There is no other way to really understand it. The large majority of people from other countries who spend more than a few months here love it, and think most of the world has a misconception of what it's like here.
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America is a country, a country with some good and some bad parts. The good parts are absolutely amazing. I am fortunate enough to live in California. The weather is amazing, the people are ok, and the culture is diverse-ish. I personally believe that America is very opinionated through politics, morals and religion but I haven’t been outside of California so it is not fair for me to state that. Yes bad things happen in America but bad things happen everywhere and could happen anywhere. America is a very wealthy and money-driven country. Everyone wants to achieve the “American dream”. You know... nice car, nice wife/husband, nice house, nice kids, great job. In reality, the idea of achieving this has become quite out of touch with reality. A lot of people from other counties leave their families, cultures, education, and lifestyles begins to achieve this idea of becoming an American. Americans are idolized by many countries and people because we represent superiority from our successes and opportunity. Not saying that we are superior, but America can be misleading to many. Americans are not superior and neither are our principles. I haven’t been out of the country but I would like to because I want to better understand America from another perspective.
Hi, I live in South Carolina in the united states. And to answer your question. Living in the United States, while some people may say it's not all that. I think some of us tend to overlook the fact that it's a blessing to have been born here. We can wake up everyday and don't worry about like our houses getting blown up or anything (for like war related reasons). Like we generally don't have a fear for that kind of thing. Culturally it's 50/50 though, cause you know. We got a lot of different political views, systematic discrimination, and ignorance, stuff like that still. But otherwise we just chillin. The weather is different depending on what state your in, I live on the east coast and it's nice over here aside from the hurricanes and tornadoes occasionally. I've also lived on the west coast (military family), and it's nice over there too aside from earthquakes sometimes. I lived in Germany for like 5 years, never been to Turkey. But I'd say in comparison to Europe, weather wise it's a step up. But there's definitely a lot of things Europe has that the US could benefit from.
You have a very accurate perspective , it's of course the view of don't worry trust the polititions and the policy makers here in Calif I have watch the injustice and got entrapped by it, the ignorance you stated is what they use and due to its semi excletic sorry for my spelling knowledge they are fucking the ignorant masses
Yes, I understand. I was in Cali myself so I see what you mean. Cali gets a lot of praise for being a great state politically. But ultimately has social injustices just as any other. (Especially in San Francisco, cause it was kind of sad over there with all the homeless people who needed help and people just ignored them)
Even while politics are becoming increasingly volatile, life in the US is great. The freedoms in the US Constitution are protected and taken very seriously, so you can say anything you want without fear of persecution, you can own weapons, and you're mostly free of government censorship. Comparatively to the rest of the industrialized world, taxes are fairly low, though that does mean government services and safety nets are often less helpful, so it's a trade-off. That said there are welfare programs for low income individuals and households, but they may not be as generous as other industrialized nations. Crime is hit and miss, it depends on where you live, but the majority of the US is very safe to live in, the media tends to blow up shootings, racial conflict, and such way out of proportion. Americans come from all different backgrounds, so while you may find some bigots, you will mostly find people who are very welcoming and tolerant to other points of view, religions, ethnicities, customs, sexualities, etc, the culture is very individualist. Despite some negative perceptions of Americans, most people are very nice and willing to help out.
As have never lived anywhere else, I have nothing to compare , with that said we have all climates, oceans, lakes, rivers, mountains, a free press, ( at times that press makes up stories) but no one will be arrested for their thoughts, freedom of religion, freedom to stand on the street corner and spew hatred for the government, or to burn the flag, freedom to carry a gun, women can vote, drive, wear as little clothing as they want , or as much and not be stoned or arrested, freedom to be openly gay, a woman can kiss another woman in the street and not be arrested. We have songs the praise the country. GOD bless the USA, GOD bless America, , etc... So over all with the problems any country has, I'd have to say I wouldn't want to live in any other nation in this world that GOD created.
In America, the store shelves are always full. Medical attention is easy to find and women NEVER have to worry about their rights.
I lived in Morocco for 3 months and when I came back to the states I was appalled at how selfish people are. The first time I walked into Walmart after coming back to the states was shocking. After seeing 80 year old people on the streets with no family to take care of them in Morocco, the reality set in on how privileged we are in the USA. While Americans complain about customer service, 80-90% of other people in the world MIGHT have enough food to live off of for the week. It’s heart breaking to see.
medical treatment is impossible to receive for 30-40% of Americans. Thousands upon thousands of People die Every year , not bc their illness was untreatable not bc there was no means to treat them but simply bc they can’t afford medical treatment , that you are right , is easy to “ find”
Ever been in a country where there were no doctors to treat your condition and you had to be emergency flown to another country? They just happened to me and I COUNDNT AFFORD IT. I’ve been many years without health insurance but still made shit happen to save my own life.
Has it’s ups and downs, I like our strongly protected rights vs other countries but our education and healthcare is very behind. Also the enforcement of victimless crimes is shameful. Our stigma to drugs and foreigners is outrageous and our police are out of control, and our government is horribly corrupt and overly bureaucratic. The ideals this country was found on are without compare but the way our country is governed is terrible. The libertarian dream of America is constantly under threat by our government and our 2 party system is corrupt and allows for corruption
So much shit is accessible depending where in the states. Take me. I got 2 Walmart's 10 minutes from me and are open 24/7. I order something (anything really) it's at my door either that same day or the next. I remember someone from Europe by morning has in France, afternoon its germany, and evening its italy, and other than food and language, it seems the same. Here? He visits a city and it's a new world. Goes to another and again its visiting a different world, like the city he came from is vastly different. Each city in the USA has a different energy from each other.
In Turkey, if I called your leader a raging dumbads, I'd prolly be in jail and disappear. Here i can call my leader (past, present or future) an asshole moron to his face, and most he can do is bitch about it. Most countries have a kind of freedom of expression, but it's still limited in a lot of ways. Here, not so much. Yes there's backlash, but it's much worse outside the u. s.
It's pretty clear you have never been to Europe, where by definition each country is different, being Europe a Continent.. and by the way, 24/7 exist pretty much everywhere..
It kills me that everyone on here is talking about "freedom from religious persecution" but anytime they see someone covered for religious purposes, they treat them like a terrorist strapped up with bombs, and it's always women they attack because it's easy to spot a hijab or burka, or Sikh men.
Big facts. Sikhs have been attacked in my area by people who are uneducated. Mosques have been vandalized, but the Christian, Muslim, and Jewish leaders and communities have gathered to help each other through things like this.
I don't know. I mean, America is all "work and sleep" routine, and people are too busy, always. They are work slaves. I don't like that kind of lifestyle. I am european and even though I like work and the hardworking people, I would also like to spend time to myself, to have fun, to relax, to have a walk, to get a coffee with a friend, etc. Americans are also obsessed with money. They work hard to get them, but don't enjoy them. So, in overall, I wouldn't like to live in America. But yes, I would love to visit it or spend holidays there if I ever have this chance in my life.
I am one of the few skinny people in Texas. Most of the country is full of huge fat porkers that waddle up and down the road looking for their next meal. They conglomerate in Walmart so be very careful if you need to go there; you might accidentally get eaten while you are shopping there. If you ever need to escape a fat person who is trying to chase you just do the following:
1. Walk faster than they do. They will not be able to catch up.
2. If there are several of them chasing you you can also throw some cupcakes at them - this will distract them and give you time to escape. You can combine this one with walking faster.
I don't live in America but I believe it's better then most EU countries. I think USA is a place where everything is possible; from achieving your dreams to living like a stray dog on the street. It's a country for opportunities. In developed EU countries you can't be super rich and you can't be super poor either. It's safe, but opportunities are hard to get by.
Still, I would never live in USA. If I could chose anywhere to live it would be Denmark in Europe.
What do you mean with super poor and super rich? Europe has hundred of thousand of millionaires and probably as many homeless people. I’m from Europe, but live in America, and the American dream is dead. It’s not any longer the country of countless opportunities. Still a great country, there are great places to live, but Europe is just as good.
I moved to America last year. I was born in Italy and spent my teen years in India. On the bright side America has much cleaner streets, better traffic system and the air is much cleaner lol. The down side is people and community. In India we knew our neighbors and their neighbors. Here in America the sense of community is just not the same even though the people are nice. You might feel that way as well.
You are a perfect source of clarification, in your opinion is India a rich or poor type society, I suspect the mindset in this country is seeking that type of control and we'll on thier way , this is a extrapolated observation and it need intervention but that's about money power being in the know, do you know
@anube India is rich in some aspects and poor in others. This is the same as any other country lol just like Italy or America. I think the respect in India towards other people is heartwarming and something the United States can learn from. Then again Americans live in a progressive country where people can do and say whatever they want with little social pressure.
@Oram52 My dad works for IBM and was transferred from Italy to India. We lived there for about 5 years before moving to America.
Cleaner streets? I can barely walk around American sidewalks without stepping on dog shit. Maybe you're living in a good side of America, butt where I live it's filthy.
I only have the Philippines to compare my experience with. I lived there for 19 years. However, I returned to the USA recently. So, compared to the Philippines, the USA is definitely better. Despite all the negativity exposed by the news, I still think it's better than many other countries. I love it here!
It's either too hot or too cold, everyone fights each other over kitchen sales and chicken sandwiches, and in the right places you could step out of your house and get shot by an angry teenager who's had a 'rough day'. But America is a pretty liberated place in general and I can see why people would want to live here
I think personally it would be a culture shock. The thing that makes America great is freedom from religion persecution. You can practice whatever religion you want. If you don't want to practice any religion, well that's okay. There's no one dictating a call to prayer 5 times a day. No one to tell you can't hold the Quran if you are menstruating etc.
Well... It's full of people who have been screwed by the system, and even more full of people who would rather complain, argue and pick fights than do anything about problems. We're stupid enough to let Trump into office. We're so money-hungry it's actually kinda sad. And we're full of psychos and nutjobs who just need some therapy and a hug, but instead get shoved into a hole for the rest of their life. ... Oh and if I recall right we're one of if not the leading country in mass shootings and suicide rates, so there's that.
Unless you're willing to give in to and support corruption you'll probably end up homeless like American veterans. You pay and you get to play. Start an honest business? You'll probably lose everything.
Consider Europe, although things there are changing.
Everywhere in the country is different. There are good places and bad places just like ANYWHERE ELSE in the whole world. You can live there your whole life and not be able visit all the tourist areas as there are so many. Most people in America have cars or so there is a lot of traffic be sure to wear your seatbelt because traffic accidents in America are one of the main causes of death. People can sometimes be rude but that just depends on who they are and where you are. The nicest people I've ever met were also in America. An important things to remember about the US is unlike other countries it is a mixture of all people from all around the world so you never really know what the people You meet are going to be like.
I think it depends where in Turkey... there would be quite a shift in lifestyle if you were in one of the larger cities in Turkey, but if your coming from the smaller towns, it will be a completely different life i think. And if you do manage it, you'll forget some of the Turkish 'culture' you dont like, but also cherish (some) of it after a while being abroad. I know people who have grown up in Turkey and from the larger countries... completely different upbringing and mentality.
Honestly if you work hard you can have anything you want. Food is more plastic than anything else. The U. S. A. is probably the best place to live in the world currently.
Word of advice if you come here first thing you need is a bachelor's degree or higher, once you get that nothing will be unavailable to you.
It depends. If you are someone who is chronically late and struggles with punctuality, then the US is pretty terrible because most things are not walk-in services, though some are, and jobs will fire you for being late even if you do good work.
It's a society built for type-a people really. It's great for them. But not very great for type-b people.
Americans have more freedom to move about the country but because of technological advances we are always being watched, listened too, and followed. Great data banks store all the information about everyone and the government uses this sophisticated algorithms to manipulate the people.
With the advent of byte coin soon all money will be under the direct control of a one world system.
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