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To vent own bias (and enormous it is :mrgreenAs the thread title says:
1) What makes a country "great"
2) Is there a greatest country right now?
I personally think how a country treats its own most vulnerable is more important than its military power or its GDP. I think quality of life and life experience for ordinary citizens makes a country greater than how many other countries it can defeat in battle or the historical dominance it may have once had.
I don't think there is a greatest country right now, though there are definitely some countries at the opposite ends of the spectrum - ordinary citizens live impoverished lives where they have little chance to affect or influence the direction of their nation or where significant minorities / sectors of society live shortened lives because there is little care or support for them.
As the thread title says:
1) What makes a country "great"
2) Is there a greatest country right now?
I personally think how a country treats its own most vulnerable is more important than its military power or its GDP. I think quality of life and life experience for ordinary citizens makes a country greater than how many other countries it can defeat in battle or the historical dominance it may have once had.
I don't think there is a greatest country right now, though there are definitely some countries at the opposite ends of the spectrum - ordinary citizens live impoverished lives where they have little chance to affect or influence the direction of their nation or where significant minorities / sectors of society live shortened lives because there is little care or support for them.
To vent own bias (and enormous it is :mrgreen
a) not negatively bloody interfering in my life too much ~
~ Well, I'm a bit biased ~
Fantastic since I could go and shoot a distant neighbor who really has it coming.:lol:How would you gauge living in a country where there are no rules whatsoever? Just being mischievous.
How would you gauge living in a country where there are no rules whatsoever? Just being mischievous.
Thanks for the honesty.
Without our military, you'd be saying Hiel Hitler or worshiping the Emperor. Our strong military makes freedom possible.
As the thread title says:
1) What makes a country "great"
2) Is there a greatest country right now?
I personally think how a country treats its own most vulnerable is more important than its military power or its GDP. I think quality of life and life experience for ordinary citizens makes a country greater than how many other countries it can defeat in battle or the historical dominance it may have once had.
I don't think there is a greatest country right now, though there are definitely some countries at the opposite ends of the spectrum - ordinary citizens live impoverished lives where they have little chance to affect or influence the direction of their nation or where significant minorities / sectors of society live shortened lives because there is little care or support for them.
Greatness consists of bringing all manner of mischief on mankind, and Goodness in removing it…In the histories of Alexander and Caesar, we are frequently, and indeed impertinently, reminded of their benevolence and generosity, of their clemency and kindness. When the former had with fire and sword overrun a vast empire, had destroyed the lives of an immense number of innocent wretches, had scattered ruin and desolation like a whirlwind, – we are told, as an example of his clemency, that he did not cut the throat of an old woman, and ravish her daughters, but was content with only undoing them.
When the mighty Caesar, with wonderful greatness of mind, had destroyed the liberties of his country, and with all the means of fraud and force had placed himself at the head of his equals, had corrupted and enslaved the greatest people whom the sun ever saw; we are reminded, as an evidence of his generosity, of his largesses [gifts] to his followers and tools, by whose means he had accomplished his purpose and by whose assistance he was to establish it.
Infinite Chaos:
What do you mean by "Great"?
~ Greatness is not necessarily goodness.
What makes a country great is economic, military and political power and the will to use those powers for promoting the country's interests at the expense of others ~
As the thread title says:
1) What makes a country "great"
2) Is there a greatest country right now?
I personally think how a country treats its own most vulnerable is more important than its military power or its GDP. I think quality of life and life experience for ordinary citizens makes a country greater than how many other countries it can defeat in battle or the historical dominance it may have once had.
I don't think there is a greatest country right now, though there are definitely some countries at the opposite ends of the spectrum - ordinary citizens live impoverished lives where they have little chance to affect or influence the direction of their nation or where significant minorities / sectors of society live shortened lives because there is little care or support for them.
I know what has made America great.
The individualist ideology set forth in the US Constitution. The exact opposite of Collectivism promulgated by Socialism.
Ruggerad Individualism harnesses peoples desires to achieve while Collectivism make most apathetic.
Should have said "We the White landowners over 32"As you ignore one of the greatest opening lines of any document....
"We the People....."
Should have said "We the White landowners over 32"
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True but the meaning has (by accident) changed and developed. I take a huge pinch of salt where anyone claims the forefathers foresaw a multiracial society / multi ethnic equal opportunity society and wrote those lines with whites / blacks and American natives in mind.
Lol. You can always count on Pete to bash the US.
As consistent as Fagan, but with that special tone of entitlement that only a European can conjure.
Cut that out, buster.:lol:Lol. You can always count on Pete to bash the US.
As consistent as Fagan, but with that special tone of entitlement that only a European can conjure.
So telling the truth about society in the 1700s is now bashing the US? Grow up.
Cut that out, buster.:lol:
I'm European too.:2razz:
Grew up long time ago (well, sort of :lolI know. You're a good one
IMO, Freedom, and opportunity.
Is there a greatest country? Well, I'm a bit biased, so I'll point to the millions who are trying to come to the United States both legally and illegally as evidence of what the world in general thinks.
How that is taken advantage of is up to the individual.
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