I have been fortunate to have never seen people that live like this, even the poorest people I know, and most people I know are not selfish individuals. The US sucks sometimes, yes, we know and people on here from other countries make sure to remind us every chance they get. But I'd like to say the US is also filled with kind, hospitable, and friendly people who go out of their way to help their neighbor. Please know the entirety of the US is not reflected in this post. Thank you for your time. -an unselfish US citizen

Unfair to insult 3rd world countries by comparing them to the US.

These were not all from the US, though, so please check the evidence you're using to form your conclusions. There are assholes and idiots in every country.

You must keep in mind that we have over 300 million in this country and the 50 states each have their own history and culture. These stories are the exception not the rule, that is why they are posted here. I heard comments about guns. Gun owners in America are by far law abiding citizens. In fact, given that over half the population is armed and have 3 times as many bullets than guns it's remarkable we don't have more gun violence. But responsible gun owners don't make the news or BP. We are like any other country, with good and bad. I've traveled all over the world (to Scotland, "Lucas", great country, awesome people) and its the same everywhere, good and bad, but mostly good..

Nae Bernd, it's everywhere. I'm being driven insane by my neighbour's wee boys who some evil bastard gave a football whistle to. WHY would anyone with an ounce of humanity DO THAT? Think it was grandpa while the parents were away. It's non-stop. NON-STOP. If tomorrow I'm adding weird, nonsensical comments or making horrible remarks to you all, let it be known I'll have been driven mad.

Yeah, as a US Citizen I can confirm that some places look like they belong in a war-ravished nation. The wealth divide between the rich and poor is truly saddening.

You're absolutely correct about the selfishness. I just spent 12 days in UK marveling over the fact that drivers will move out of the fast lane if someone behind them is trying to go faster. Californians aren't too bad about it, but in Texas it's not uncommon to have someone hogging the fast lane going 20mph under the limit. The drivers in DC will straight up try to commit suicide on your front bumper.

It's got nothing to do with US and Europe. Some true assholes here.

Basically the only thing that sets us apart from 3rd world is we're supposedly "developed" and you don't see the poverty and destitution like in 3rd world; also poverty isn't as extreme either. But yeah, it's a very sad state of affairs here and many are extremely delusional

I gotta get out of this place. I'm thinking Canada or Denmark.

1. This is a teenie tiny minority. 2. The USA is a great place to live 3. Basing your opinion on a post from borepandq is remarkably ignorant.

"An argument could also be made for how parts of the U.S. are more like the Third World." https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_World

That's so sad. First, I'm sorry that you can't walk your dog at night without being scared near this house. Second, the poor dog. Can you call animal control?

I am sorry you are homeless, and that most Americans you've encountered are evil. I am an American, and while I've met some shitty people, on the whole most are friendly and kind. I gave the last of my money to a homeless vet, he needed it more than me.(I'm currently unemployed.)