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The American dream is an idea that with enough hard work, courage, and sacrifice, anyone can lead a happy life. It’s an aspirational belief that all individuals, regardless of where they come from or what family they were born into, can reach success if they just put their mind to it.

Sure, the United States has plenty to be proud of—it’s the most powerful country in the world that has a well-deserved reputation in culture, innovation, and democracy. However, it also has its flaws, showing that the American way of life is not always exactly a dream.

Sometimes, when you’re scrolling through social media, you come across posts where many discuss the unhealthy work-life balance, complicated housing crisis, flawed healthcare system, overwhelming debt—you name it. Take a look at what people have shared on the internet, and let us know what you think of it in the comment section below.

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We reached out to one of the users who shared a post about the difficulties of living in the US with fellow r/AntiWork community members. The author preferred to stay anonymous but was kind enough to share their thoughts with us. “The reason why I posted this on r/AntiWork was mainly to show people the ridiculous situation happening in the United States,” the user told Bored Panda.

They mentioned an example that a few weeks ago, several states passed laws that allowed 14-year-olds to work until 11 PM: “Many people were outraged because these companies would rather use ‘child labor’ instead of providing adults a ’living wage.’”

The author said that they can see the US as perhaps a great country to live in if you are a business owner: “Low regulations compared to other first-world nations—no required maternity/paternity leave, most states don’t mandate breaks/lunches for adults, low minimum wage, most states being at-will employment (so you can fire employees at will with little repercussions).”

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And That's Why USA Is Not Gonna Get Better. Americans Think That They Are Better Than Anybody In This World

And That's Why USA Is Not Gonna Get Better. Americans Think That They Are Better Than Anybody In This World

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The aholes in the government want you to believe nothing you do will make a difference. They are wrong, it’s all propaganda. They want you uneducated, poor and too busy to care or pay attention, it’s evil, it makes the USA weak and vulnerable. It’s why the illicit drug scene is thriving. Watch some Robert Reich YouTube videos and hold onto whatever hope you can. Vote, write letters..do what you can to be a part of the solution not a part of the problem

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They want to clarify that they disagree with all these regulations being acceptable in this country and feel all of them need to be addressed. However, “from a selfish standpoint, if you are rich, this really is probably a great place to live.”

“Your assets are basically stable, strong military prevents instability in the country financially, most of the politicians willingly support your causes and the public will even blindly support your causes even when it goes against their interest, etc.,” they mentioned.

“From what I can gather is that certain jobs in the USA pay much more than in other countries, like in the tech sector,” the user mentioned. “So unless you get a job in the tech sector here then maybe it is better than in other developed countries.”

#5

Let’s Face It USA

Let’s Face It USA

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#6

Insulin Should Be Free!

Insulin Should Be Free!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lots of issues with prescriptions and access to care that need to be changed.

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According to Zippia, with around 12.2M tech industry workers, net tech employment accounts for 7.9% of the total U.S. workforce. However, they have a huge impact on the U.S. economy since tech employees make up to 85% more than those in other industries: “And this number becomes even more inflated in certain areas. For example, tech workers in San Jose, California, earn up to 507% more than the average area salary.”

Yet, those who are not employed in this sector are much more vulnerable: “Should something truly catastrophic happen, your ability to pay for healthcare, housing, food evaporates, and the public options in most of this country with their onerous red tape are designed to facilitate your death while you wait for them to kick in,” the author said.

#7

Wow, USA

Wow, USA

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had a huge debate with a nurse back in the 1980’s when the medical system changed from being compassionate snd having the patient be the main focus to having the guy who writes the checks be in charge of care. I said this is going to flat out till people, she disagreed. Sure enough within a year young poverty stricken kids with serious multiple medical problems began dying. Within another year free clinics were popping up to care for rural patients. One of the suits at Aetna insurance went to visit his father in rural Maine, read the paper advertising the free clinics, got up at 7am convincing himself nobody would show. The line had started forming at 5am and was a quarter mile long by 7am. Dude stayed all day, learning about how bad things are. He quit his job the next day, could not stand the contradictions of the opulence his company afforded him and those turned away from care fir “previously existing” issues or who lost everything due to outrageous billing practices.

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#8

God Bless The USA

God Bless The USA

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“Factor in cheaper rent [in other countries], cheaper transit, twice as much vacation time, etc., and the US advantages fade away real quick,” they continued. “No big difference in grocery costs, and other day-to-day expenses, much faster internet speeds, affordable and usable phone plans.”

The user added: “The only advantages in America for an employee are cheaper single-family homes if you live in such an area, cheaper gas prices (but CA gas prices are about halfway between the UK and the rest of US), and cheaper cars (new & used).”

They think that if you’re not employed in the tech sector, “aren’t born rich, and just want to live as an employee, EU countries give you a much better bang for buck.”

#9

What Passes For Christianity In The USA Is Anything But The Teachings Of Jesus

What Passes For Christianity In The USA Is Anything But The Teachings Of Jesus

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James016
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thoughts and prayers are one thing. Actually *doing* something is quite another

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#10

God Bless The USA

God Bless The USA

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It took me a moment to realise the first tweet actually came from a legitimate account

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#11

This Is USA

This Is USA

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, these are apples that grow on peoples trees. Extra apples, you give them to your neighbours (or people walking past)

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“Overall though, for the average person, I just don’t see the benefits,” the author said. “If one has any illness or health issues (chronic or otherwise), you are basically not guaranteed healthcare and could simply just go bankrupt with no assistance. The culture here is people worrying about petty things (religion and other things) over helping their fellow citizens get proper healthcare, etc.”

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On a final note, having to deal with such issues daily puts a toll on people’s emotional well-being: “This is anecdotal but one of the worst things I have done for my mental health was learning how the USA truly operates. I’m sure that some people feel the same way.”

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My Sister Passed Away Today

My Sister Passed Away Today

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Jules
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's appalling and unforgivable. So very sorry for your loss and that you live in the US.

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#13

The USA Is Proof Propaganda Works

The USA Is Proof Propaganda Works

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some Americans. Please don’t disregard those of us fighting every single dah to change things (it’s what many of us boomers are use to doing, and instead of acting like a Chandler Halderson by calling us names and acting like spoiled brats you millennials might want to pay more attention, many of us have been doing this for decades and know one thing is true about persistent common sense ideas and policies and getting things done, but we will keep that tidbit close to the vest until you learn to play nice together).

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#14

Disabled People In The USA With Medicaid Are Not Allowed To Have More Than 2000 Dollars

Disabled People In The USA With Medicaid Are Not Allowed To Have More Than 2000 Dollars

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And yet people in America constantly trash struggling fellow Americans…the disabled, the poor, the mentally ill, homeless vets, as if those people wanted to be in those positions. Then they are victimized again for self medicating because in reality there is no access to effective affordable long term mental health professionals. Yet few complain about the BILLIONS of dollars going to Wall Street welfare or to the losses the 1% cost everyone in loss of taxes due to the hoarding of billions in off shore accounts

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A Human With More Power Had To Put Them There

A Human With More Power Had To Put Them There

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also this doesn't really illustrate how people don't help each other. If the crabs simply didn't help eah other, one by one they could just pull themselves out of the bucket. It illustrates how people love to actively mess with each other.

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#17

“I Pledge Allegiance To The Flag Of The USA… With Liberty For… Only The 1%, Apparently”

“I Pledge Allegiance To The Flag Of The USA… With Liberty For… Only The 1%, Apparently”

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember hearing about this years ago and was appalled at the injustice. I understand that the homeless man got more of a sentence because he was armed with some sort of weapon but he was desperate and needed the money to survive. Maybe if there were better services he wouldn't have had to make that choice. He even felt remorse and handed himself in. The CEO did it out of greed, tried covering it up and showed no remorse.

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Now That America Has Lost Yet A Nother Senseless War They Started Maybe It's Time To Learn A Lesson From This And Defund The Military And Instead Spend That Money Actually Taking Care Of The Needs Of The People Of The USA

Now That America Has Lost Yet A Nother Senseless War They Started Maybe It's Time To Learn A Lesson From This And Defund The Military And Instead Spend That Money Actually Taking Care Of The Needs Of The People Of The USA

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Republicans are warmongers. Bush should be in jail for his WMD lie. Trump should be in jail for treason. It's bullshit.

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Every Other Developed Nation: Sick. Help! / USA: How We Gonna Pay For It?

Every Other Developed Nation: Sick. Help! / USA: How We Gonna Pay For It?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel this. My husband had cancer. He was only 60 and it took him fast. Here I sit, still devastated, knowing I used all his life insurance to pay medical bills, and now I lose my house in June because I can't pay $4600 in property taxes. Is this the American dream? We both worked and paid taxes for over 30 years!

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#21

The USA Spends 2 Trillion For Wars And Not Enough Money For Health Insurance

The USA Spends 2 Trillion For Wars And Not Enough Money For Health Insurance

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#22

Pictures Like This Makes Me Never Want To Visit USA

Pictures Like This Makes Me Never Want To Visit USA

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I won't wear a face mask because I am not gonna live my life in fear!!!" ... wears machine gun because you know, just in case something scares him.

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#23

Stay Strong USA

Stay Strong USA

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a European we will take your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

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#24

USA #1

USA #1

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Life expectancy for males in the USA is ranked 39th. That's not something to be proud of. https://www.worlddata.info/life-expectancy.php#by-population

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#25

How Terrorists Are Defined In USA

How Terrorists Are Defined In USA

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USA #1 Again

USA #1 Again

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hungary should not be on this list either. We don't get automatic (mostly) free healthcare like in the UK. (Well children do.) If you're an adult, you have it as long as you're employed and the insurance pay is deducted from your salary, or you're self employed and you pay for it. When you lose your job you can still have it for a little while if you're a registered job seeker, but after a few months that's gone too. From that point when you have zero income you can only keep your access to healthcare if you pay the insurance rates. You know, out of your zero income. If you don't, you're not insured and you'll only be treated if it's a life threatening emergency. The pandemic took away lots of people's jobs and I'm sure not all of them had enough savings (Hungary is one of the worst when it comes to people having savings) to pay for a continued insurance, therefore saying 0 lost their coverage is just not true.

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Health Care In The USA

Health Care In The USA

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#28

The USA Is A Trip

The USA Is A Trip

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not true, there are some very brilliant people working hard every day to try to change things for the better.

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#29

What Has USA Become?

What Has USA Become?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I recall correctly, weren't there several tweets and similar wondering why Obama didn't do more to prevent 9/11? That man hold so much real estate in their heads - amazing how threatened they feel by someone with more intelligence in his left foot than in their entire bodies. (And I'm not saying he was perfect, not by any stretch - he was just a well educated man sandwiched between an idiot and a moron)

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#30

Fun Fact About The USA!

Fun Fact About The USA!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never understood why they just don't cut out the interest. Apparently it pays more to service these loans every year than it is worth keeping them.

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#31

Since We Postin School Lunches (USA)

Since We Postin School Lunches (USA)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can someone translate WTF that food is supposed to be? I can make out the applesauce but the other two?

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#32

America Must Liberate The American People And End The Tyranny Of USA

America Must Liberate The American People And End The Tyranny Of USA

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Losing A Job Is More Than Loss Of Income In The USA

Losing A Job Is More Than Loss Of Income In The USA

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#34

A One Month Supply Of My Son's New Cystic Fibrosis Medicine. At $24,000, It's The Most Expensive Thing I've Ever Held In One Hand

A One Month Supply Of My Son's New Cystic Fibrosis Medicine. At $24,000, It's The Most Expensive Thing I've Ever Held In One Hand

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cancer medicin is US$7.000 a month but I am a lucky to live in Denmark so I get it for free

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#35

USA! USA! USA!

USA! USA! USA!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We actually were prepared. Obama had set up a council for just this contingency and we had plenty of stocks of the above. Trump disbanded it, when he got into office and sold off the supplies, because...Obama.

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Poverty

Poverty

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And being a woman or a woman of any other heritage that white European.

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#38

This Is A Real Text My Wife Received Yesterday In The USA. It Looks Like Cheap Electronics Aren’t The Only Thing To Save Up For On Black Friday!!

This Is A Real Text My Wife Received Yesterday In The USA. It Looks Like Cheap Electronics Aren’t The Only Thing To Save Up For On Black Friday!!

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#39

We Did It, Everybody! USA! USA!

We Did It, Everybody! USA! USA!

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#40

50 Shades Of Rubber Bullets Used In USA Protests

50 Shades Of Rubber Bullets Used In USA Protests

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sooooo wish there were more police officer supervisors like Sheriff Grady Judd in Florida. He advises his newly hired officers upon that he expects the citizens and visitors to his county to be treated well, that officers will be held to a higher standard and anyone unwilling to get on his program or is foolish enough to test his authority are immediate dealt with and they are publicly shamed.

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#41

Remember When A Canadian Gave Birth In USA And Got A Million Dollar Hospital Bill?

Remember When A Canadian Gave Birth In USA And Got A Million Dollar Hospital Bill?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am thinking about whoever the f**k bought that Nobel Prize....And am just confused as to what I should think about them..

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#42

This Is So Depressing. Our Healthcare System (USA) Is A Boring Dystopia In And Of Itself

This Is So Depressing. Our Healthcare System (USA) Is A Boring Dystopia In And Of Itself

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#43

Norway Uses The USA As An Example For A Country With A Weak Health System

Norway Uses The USA As An Example For A Country With A Weak Health System

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I broke both of my arms and legs and my neck whilst visiting the USA I would fly very uncomfortably for the 13 hours or so it would take me to get home than ever step foot in an American hospital.

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#44

Good Old USA

Good Old USA

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#45

The USA Is Really Leading The Way In Capitalism

The USA Is Really Leading The Way In Capitalism

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#46

Indeed, It's A Class Warfare

Indeed, It's A Class Warfare

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Mazer
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Go Bernie!!! A man truly robbed of his shot at being President BY HIS OWN PARTY!!

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#47

A Good Summary Of The Current Government In The USA

A Good Summary Of The Current Government In The USA

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love you Joe, keep up the good work you and others are doing to try and chip away at the insanity

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#48

Thinking Of Those Of You Working In The USA Today Even Though You Shouldn’t Have To.

Thinking Of Those Of You Working In The USA Today Even Though You Shouldn’t Have To.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's see. 1. Indentured labour who can't afford to own the land they live on, check. 2. Rich landlord (bank) who gets bailouts from the government, check. 3. Worked to death, check. 4. No healthcare, check. 5. Can die homeless in the street, check. 6. Can be press-ganged into military service due to not having any other options, check. 7. Education is only for the super rich, check. 8. Ruled by oligarchs. Check. 9. Dynastic tendencies (Emperor Bush I, Bush II, etc.). 10. Theocracy. Check. 11. Extremely low literacy rates and high youth pregancy rates. Check. 12. Plague, uncontrolled. Check. ... I just worked it out. America is medieval europe.

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#49

Glad Our Future Generations In USA Public Schools Will Be Well Educated

Glad Our Future Generations In USA Public Schools Will Be Well Educated

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess technically B is correct. They were didn't need pay and never complained. On paper that sounds like the ideal worker - if you just ignore the whole ethical thing and have absolutely morals.

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#50

The USA Needs A Soft Reboot

The USA Needs A Soft Reboot

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lots of feelgood stories here just sound dystopian to someone who does not live in the USA...

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#52

A-Okay According To The USA

A-Okay According To The USA

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Mazer
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet people trash those who use the system (usually to their detriment) but are fine with Wall Street Welfare which bleeds billions annually, much more than all the recipients using the system THEY PAID INTO combined

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#54

As An European, What The Hell Is Happening In The USA Rn

As An European, What The Hell Is Happening In The USA Rn

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ashley Babbitt is not a martyr. She was a stone cold domestic Terrorist. If she would've broken into Trump trash's house, they would've shot her immediately.

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#55

Believe Me We've Still Got A Million Changes To Make In USA

Believe Me We've Still Got A Million Changes To Make In USA

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#57

Tx Opposes The Holocaust And All Those Who Died Fighting The 3rd Reich. USA! USA!

Tx Opposes The Holocaust And All Those Who Died Fighting The 3rd Reich. USA! USA!

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Jo Choto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Opposing views. Just imagine what that conversation was in a room of administrators and educators who decided that the Holocaust needed to be countered with opposing views.

ADHORTATOR
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my city is the largest american war cemetery in Europe, 10.489 soldiers rest there...what would they think?

Oopsydaisy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And yet they'll tell anyone who listens that the US saved Europe's a**e in both world wars.

Walking On Sunshine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not all of us are delusional. We're not about to scream "Murica" or any of the other moronic phrases you hear from some. I'll tell you what, I'm very glad my children are past school-age and I'm very glad they are intelligent. Because they didn't get from public school what they needed to. And some don't have the option of being intelligent. Thus the cycle continues.

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DC
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... what do you expect when creation myths and other fairy tales are taught equal time, equal relevance along actual biology? Facts, truth, proof don't have any value there.

Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bastardization of a “fair and balanced” reporting standard? which was wiped off the American mass media map by the GOP during the Reagan and Nixon administration

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not altogether surprising in a country that has problems teaching scientific facts like evolution.

J. F.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As long as those opposing views are marked as Bullshit I see no problem

Bacony Cakes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

didn't one of those books with the opposing views also glorify rape and cause a terrorist attack or something

DC
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is what people chanting the initials of their country would die for - freedom of expression of validity of facts! USA USA USA!

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#58

USA Has Lost Its Fuc$!€@ Mind If It Ever Had Any

USA Has Lost Its Fuc$!€@ Mind If It Ever Had Any

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where stamping on a piece of cardboard is a more serious crime than stamping on a human being.

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#59

Counteroffer

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#60

We Won't Stop The Almighty Dollar Here In The Good Old USA!

We Won't Stop The Almighty Dollar Here In The Good Old USA!

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James016
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well Boris has just cancelled the working from home guidance to save his own skin. Expect another surge in cases in the UK. My idiot office is officially opening on Thursday. I doubt many people are willing to make the journey

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#61

42 Million Americans Are Now On Food Stamps Well The USA Has The Most Billionaires In The World. Happy Thanks Giving

42 Million Americans Are Now On Food Stamps Well The USA Has The Most Billionaires In The World. Happy Thanks Giving

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#62

Piracy In The USA

Piracy In The USA

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the hell do you think the GULF EAR WAS ALL ABOUT?!?!? It certainly wasn’t to free oppressed people. Hell the US Government paid war lords to bring in any young men they “suspected” of being involved with ISIS. The warlords were paid for each person brought in. NO PROOF NEEDED OR ASKED FOR. Watch the Documentary Taxi Ride to Hell. Oil magnates in government are going to use their power to forward their own agendas, it’s why every Americans rights have been eroded, it’s called The Patriot Act, and it is the worst document ever created by the US Government impacting ALL citizens! BUSH ADMINISTRATION 1 & 2 “Yup worth it” suckers!!!

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#63

The USA Is A Capitalist Hell Hole

The USA Is A Capitalist Hell Hole

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Privatized prisons, another absolutely evil business plan. Overcharging prisoners and their families for everything from phone calls to $2 packs of lunch sized Fritos. Unconscionable!!! The worst, refusing prisoners face to face in person visits, some places demand prisoners use a Face-Time like system which families are charged outrageous prices for. The other worst is delaying your right to a fair and SPEEDY trial, being pressured into pleading guilty for something you did not do in order to save your ( *fill in the blank ) *job, marriage, home etc. Because pleading not guilty means you stay locked up if you don’t have bail, making more money got the privatized prison of which people rarely recover from!!

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#64

Small Town USA

Small Town USA

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Jo Choto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh god, that's so funny, but so true. I know a young man who is mixed race (white/Asian), but who doesn't see the irony of supporting a (former) president whose policies and attitudes towards any Asians was nothing short of monstrous. Needless to say, he is not an educated man.

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#65

USA USA USA USA

USA USA USA USA

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Wang Zhuang
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Accurate, except most of us can't afford even a month's worth of the painkillers, let alone 100 lifetime's worth.

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#66

USA! USA! USA!

USA! USA! USA!

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Walking On Sunshine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Republicans now know that there is no other way for them to win without cheating. Everyone knows they are cheaters, everyone is watching with great anticipation. So they decided to go another way.

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#67

USA Today Stopped Streaming Trump’s Remarks

USA Today Stopped Streaming Trump’s Remarks

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Walking On Sunshine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's why no one will carry Trump now but tabloids. Which is where his supporters get their information from anyway.

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#68

USA Doctor Kit

USA Doctor Kit

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For those who forgot: Obvious Plant makes fake products and puts them into stores for people to find.

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#69

Fix The Freakin Healthcare USA

Fix The Freakin Healthcare USA

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LisaMarie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I genuinely don't know how anyone in America copes when they come home from hospital and receive these kinds of bills. It must be absolutely soul destroying! And I would really love to know how do the hospitals justify or come up with the pricing? I had two MRI scans last month, and the total cost was €0 and this was part of public health care as I don't feel the need to pay for private. My heart goes out to all families in America who receive these crazy crazy bills :(

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#70

Encouraged By The USA

Encouraged By The USA

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

18: Can I die in a foreign land for my country for no reason? USA: Absolutely! It's your patriotic duty

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#71

Nancy Pelosi Has Made A Quarter Billion Dollars While In Congress. At The Same Time, American Living Standards Have Plummeted. These 2 Problems Are Related

Nancy Pelosi Has Made A Quarter Billion Dollars While In Congress. At The Same Time, American Living Standards Have Plummeted. These 2 Problems Are Related

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#72

USA: Roast The Poor

USA: Roast The Poor

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is actually illegal and each incident needs to be reported to the State Attorney General. Same thing happened in Northern California during the wild fire, people were fined and jailed. Clorox tried to scalp Amazon customers out of $400. for a container of their wipes mid first year of the pandemic.

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#73

USA Can't Even Provide A Liveable Wage To The Workers Who Have To Care For Your Children While You Work A Job To Literally Care For Your Children

USA Can't Even Provide A Liveable Wage To The Workers Who Have To Care For Your Children While You Work A Job To Literally Care For Your Children

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Walking On Sunshine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In 1998, I was paying $247 per week for a shitty daycare. Quit my job over that.

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#74

We Need To Acknowledge This Fact In The USA

We Need To Acknowledge This Fact In The USA

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Walking On Sunshine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And who hires the most illegal immigrants in our country? Donald. J. Trump.

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#76

Why Do The Stupidest Questions On Quora Make It To The Top Of The Feed?

Why Do The Stupidest Questions On Quora Make It To The Top Of The Feed?

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#77

It’s Worth Recalling That Joe Biden Is The Reason This Woman Can’t Discharge Her Loans Via Bankruptcy. Now He Dangles Loan Forgiveness Like A Carrot On A Stick In Front Of Her And The Rest Of Us

It’s Worth Recalling That Joe Biden Is The Reason This Woman Can’t Discharge Her Loans Via Bankruptcy. Now He Dangles Loan Forgiveness Like A Carrot On A Stick In Front Of Her And The Rest Of Us

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Firstly, cancel the INTEREST on these loans. I struggle to understand how it is legal to have interest on such loans

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#78

My Kid's Yearbook. Public School, USA

My Kid's Yearbook. Public School, USA

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Rick
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think your making a big deal about this. You’re book looks fine to me?

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#79

This Made In The USA T-Shirt Is Made In Honduras

This Made In The USA T-Shirt Is Made In Honduras

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Florida, USA

Florida, USA

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Walking On Sunshine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone read about the Republican that got into a road rage incident with a Prius? He went and pulled a gun and surprising to him, the Prius owner pulled a gun and shot him dead first. What's even more remarkable is that this Republican scum had recently got off probation for doing the exact same thing at the exact same intersection a few years earlier. Why was he allowed to have a gun? Oh, because he was white. And Republican.

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#81

USA What Can I Say…

USA What Can I Say…

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Jo Choto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When my daughter and I had no insurance, we joined a program to pay $500 a month. I was verbally given guarantees that the price would be static for 2 years, so I signed the contract. The agent left the company after a month. In the next six months, our premium went from 500 to 1500, which was more than my take home pay. So no more insurance.

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#82

Typical Day In The USA

Typical Day In The USA

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And yet there are Silicon Valley tech workers who still can not afford rent and as a result they live in their vehicles, choosing to eat, shower and exercise at work……

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#84

USA Today Trying To Normalize Pedophiles

USA Today Trying To Normalize Pedophiles

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Natalie Kudryashova
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s not clear whether they are trying to normalise child abuse or just educate. Child abuse is behaviour, an action, while pedophilia is exclusive sexual attraction to children. One does not necessarily equal the other. Same as wanting to steal and actually stealing are not the same thing. Plenty of child abusers are not pedophiles in that they are also attracted to adults, which is important to know in order to able to better protect children.

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#85

Rent

Rent

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I... don't see how she was a b*tch? told you to stay safe and made it easy to pay your rent Like WTF you still have to pay rent no matter what, I have an autoimmune disease and can get sick from everything, I cant even take the vacc cause it can kill me, and I can't pay over the net, they come to my house and make me pay in person, won't even take from my roommate, has to be me, I would love if they would let me pay it online

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