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They way americans (in general) treat eachother just seems unexplainable. But unless you've spent a significant amount of time living elsewhere (in another well-developed nation) it's hard to explain the contrast. As a sweeping generalization, I think it's (sadly) fair to say americans care less about the other people living in their town vs citizens of other countires.
We're the wealthiest country on the planet, and yet we are so hostile to eachother. It's like people here intentionally try to make life difficult for eachother. Some of this can be blamed on an excess of bureaucracy (whether government or company imposed) but there's something else going on; some self-perpetuating cycle of 'fuck-you'ism that seems so baseless.
Why? I haven't come up with a good answer. I think peoples jobs are a big part of it. Employment has become dehumanizing. eg. Even the most basic jobs can require you to piss in a cup. That's simply degrading by any standard.
I could go on a rant for pages, but I think the movie 'Office Space' summed up most of the main points. (between the 'office' scenes and the 'restaurant' scenes, they have most of america covered)
Once both my dog and cat pass away (hopefully not for many more years) I am quite certain I'll move out of the US. I'll sacrifice some of the luxuries of the US, because I would rather live in a 'community' than an 'economy'.
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