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Originally posted by Tobiasly
Now there's an understatement for ya. Our economy generates innovation and development, more so than any other nation. That's why we're the only superpower left.
I don't care what some UN study says, there is no nation on earth right now where an individual has as much opportunity as he does in the U.S. Of course, that does mean that there will be those who fall through the cracks, I'll admit.
But those other nations wouldn't enjoy such a high standard of living if it weren't for the advancements made here in the States.
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C'mon, it's not an understatement, 'cus now you make it sound as if the United States invents everything and anything that is important, when that's just rubbish.
Yes the United States generates innovation and development, but it also loses points in the humanity department. Take a look at the pharmaceutical and agriculture industries, and how their advancements could greatly benefit the third world and developing countries, but they are more focused on the profits that go above and beyond funding their R&D budgets.
Sorry to tell you, but there are countries out there that have just as much, if not more opportunity than the United States. There are a handful of countries, and they basically are listed in the top 12 of the UNHDI, that are at par and are above the United States in terms of
human development, and you don't have to look at the statistics to see this, you just have to visit or live in these countries.