The largest countries of the continent, canada and the united states, also. Sep 23, 2016 america is not the greatest country on earth. America is not the greatest country is the first episode of hbos new television series the newsroom. There is absolutely no evidence to support the statement that were the greatest country in the world. Kowtowing to international multiculturalism promotes tyranny. Why america is the greatest country nationofchange. North america is a continent entirely within the northern hemisphere and almost all within the. Most millennials think america isnt the greatest country. For the first time, switzerland took the top spot on an annual survey of the best countries. We are the sole superpower with the biggest economy, the most desired currency and the mightiest military. America never really was the greatest country, but thats not what made the country great in the first place. America is the greatest country in the world, in history, ever, still, today. One of the reasons that america is the greatest nation in the world is that she has allowed her citizens the opportunity to develop their potential for greatness.
The newsroom 2012 1x01 why america is the greatest. Trustworthiness rating dives in 2020 best countries. Jun 27, 20 my son dave bought the dvds with the first season of the hbos series the newsroom, and we watched the first episode today. Jul 02, 2015 7 indisputable reasons the united states of america is the greatest country in the world. Will mcavoy jeff daniels hits the nail straight on the head in the opening minutes of the hbos series the newsroom. Nov 19, 2014 i still dont understand what people find so attractive about this clip. Iceland and sweden share the top slot with singapore as world leaders when it comes to health goals set by the united nations, according to a report published in the lancet. By contrast, america s neighbor to the north, canada, is seen as the world s most trustworthy country, according to the report, a position the nation has held since the annual global survey. In 1538, gerard mercator used america on his map of the world for all the. Because this right now is the greatest country on earth. Jul 03, 2012 in the first episode of the newsroom 2012, this is the answer of will mcavoy to the question why america is the greatest country in the world.
America is the top 10 most racist country in the world. As the torrent of water dried up for the first time in thousands of years. Was america ever the greatest country in the world. That is shameful that the greatest country in the world could make such a fuckup like that, its nothing to be proud of, this is a stain on our integrity with little that we have left anyways, and no sane minded person should be proud of america after that. Africanglobe i was consulting with a store manager recently, when he blurted this line from out of nowhere. Reddit, why isnt america the greatest country in the world. America is not the greatest country in the world anymore duration. The bill of rights gives us many freedoms, that cannot be taken away. America must be defended and her liberties spread abroad when possible. Why america is not the greatest country in the world the.
What makes america the greatest country in the world. America does not have the right answers for everything. I do not believe america is the best country in the world. Jan 25, 2018 president trump participates in a bilateral meeting with the prime minister of the state of israel duration. Why america is not the greatest country in the world, anymore. We have so much freedom in america, although some people believe that we do not have as much. Hell, i had gone into the mans shop to buy a pool stick, not to chestbump and sing the star spangled banner.
Can america be called the greatest country in the world. President trump participates in a bilateral meeting with the prime minister of the state of israel duration. Most millennials think america isnt the greatest country in. Why america is not the greatest country in the world. America is the greatest country on earth pt2 duration. America is not any more important or special than any other country on this planet. America is the greatest country in the world thousandaire. Jul 25, 2012 but when it comes to treating and curing lifethreatening diseases, america is the best in the world proved in part by the fact that most of the worlds wealthy travel here for treatment.
Perhaps if americans accepted they arent the greatest country in the world in anything except killing people military, then they could work towards making it the greatest in the world. Its no wonder that the youtube alone has generated a million views. Must be the reason why donald trump is still in the running for president of the united states. We were able to be all these things and do all these things because we were informed by great men, men who were revered. America is not the greatest country 1547 words 7 pages. But when it comes to treating and curing lifethreatening diseases, america is the best in the world proved in part by the fact that most of the worlds wealthy travel here for treatment. There is not one of us who would not gladly suffer death to rid this country of the. May 31, 2016 america is the greatest country in the world. We need to realize that, right now, we are not the greatest country in the world. I believe and assert that the united states of america is the greatest nation and civilization in the history of all mankind. Oct 17, 20 america is not the greatest country in the world anymore. Most millennials think america isnt the greatest country in the world and they have a point. Is the united states of america truly the greatest country in world history, if not is there a. Desire up in subsaharan africa, latin america, middle east and northern america.
May 15, 2015 america is not the greatest country in the world anymore duration. What makes america the greatest country in the wor. During the fourth of july weekend, its easy to get caught up in the fervor of festivities and celebrations honoring our country. It feels really silly to even write an article about such an indisputable fact. America is not the greatest country in the world english sub. Americans are less likely than ever to agree on which country is the greatest enemy of the u. Not bad for the country thats no longer the greatest in the world. America is the richest, and most unequal, nation fortune. Iceland and sweden share the top slot with singapore as world leaders when it comes to health goals set by the united nations. Making america the greatest country in the world youtube. Every four years we take a look as a nation at what makes america special, and we decide who will lead that vision for the next four years.
America is not the greatest country in the world english. The newsroom jeff daniels answers why is america the greatest country. An updated list of america s rankings, based on my research. The united states of america is the greatest country in the world. Why do you think america is the best country in the world. The founding fathers of america were really an incredible group of individuals. The newsroom jeff daniels answers why is america the greatest. In the first episode of the newsroom 2012, this is the answer of will mcavoy to the question why america is the greatest country in the world.
View complete question responses and trends pdf download. First step in solving any problem is recognizing there is one. Aug, 2015 we didnt identify ourselves by who we voted for in the last election and we didnt scare so easy. A news anchor, will mcavoy, is seated between a strong liberalist, susan, and a conservative, lewis, on a journalism panel. Jun 26, 2012 america is not the greatest country in the world anymore duration. And even will mcavoy, the new, unwitting poster boy for the opposition to american exceptionalism, acknowledges it. In the beginning, they showed a press conference, where a journalist asked a tv anchor, what makes america the greatest country.
Is america really the greatest country in the world. However, it is up to the individual to act, capitalize on that opportunity, and achieve greatness. Jul 11, 20 most millennials think america isnt the greatest country in the world and they have a point. What makes america the greatest country in the world speech. Most of countries of the world deem america negatively. There is nothing wrong with being a proud american but not allowing yourself to put america on an unrealistic pedestal it simply doesnt deserve to be on. That america is the greatest country today and in the history of mankind is of no doubt. Sep 22, 2016 iceland and sweden share the top slot with singapore as world leaders when it comes to health goals set by the united nations, according to a report published in the lancet. Now, in a time of make america great again, i set out to examine whether or not we have improved since this scene in 2012 and to see if america has made any strides towards being the greatest country in the world.
America is often touted as the greatest country in the world by many patriotic people. In this scene, will mcavoy, played by jeff daniels, belittles his fellow panelists and the questioner, who asks if they can state in one sentence why america is the greatest country in the world. Today, america is the greatest country in the world sorry my canadian friends, its true. It was the notion of freedom and a place where immigrants can come for a fresh start. Sign up for history emails for the latest on your favorite shows and more. Like all births, america came into this world with excitement, anticipation, anxiety and pain. Unfortunately that didnt apply for non white immigrants in the beginning. Our healthcare and governmental systems are inefficient and bureaucratic clusterfucks, were stuck in a war that everyone hates but has nothing done with, and half the world despises us. The debt, unemployment, the decline in dollar value is expected when a country foreign polices is solely focuses destroying other countries by using force or supporting terrorism and rebels. Not long ago i saw a comment proclaiming that america is the greatest country on earth. Im sure it makes some people feel good about themselves as if theyre above the rest of the world while they forget they are only here due to the circumstance of having been born on us soil. I am very happy to be an american citizen, and i would not want to live anywhere else.
Nov 15, 2016 henning hoeg right with stephen henderson left is america the greatest country in the world. Given its history, do you think the united states is truly the greatest country in the world. Every time a politician stands before a microphone and utters this useless, pathetic cliche that america is the greatest country ever to exist, hes basically wiping away the possibility that we can really think critically about our problems and our prospects. Slavery was widespread in subsaharan africa, and american indians had slaves. Some americans are ignorant and proud s1e3 whats a currency. America is the greatest country in the world the student room. Usa is totally alone in this world and has lost its closest allies due to its bad policies. America is not the greatest country in the world anymore. And it is just as dangerous a lie, but for different reasons. Aug 24, 2015 dont get me wrong, its not the worst country in the world not at all but i also notice the people who say the states is the best country in the world never once left the country let alone left the states they were born. More than 750 million worldwide would migrate if they could.
America, the greatest nation in the history of the world medium. Instead of grasping for as much power as they could attain, they created a government that. Jan 25, 2017 america is the greatest country on earth, and it has been for many years. Fifteen percent of the worlds adults or more than 750 million. And she issued a call to action, urging democrats to be just as active, if not more, than they were when they elected and reelected. He is asked by a college student a simple question during a campus debate. I believe america is simply an average country and statistics tend to show that.
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