What makes USA the "Greatest Country in the World" ?
 

I've heard lots of americans claim it, but seriously now - no flame intended, I'd just like to hear the arguments. I've travelled all over the US on a business, and would have to say it's a great place to visit and do business - but what makes it the "Greatest Country in the World"?

Is it the excellent leadership?
Is it the unbeatable Healthcare system?
The low crime?
The low unemployement?

Can't be any of those, so please, enlighten me.

i live there

You're not in it.

None of the stuff you listed..

It's freedom.

The ability to make something of yourself.

was that meant as an argument for or against?

Stay off my nuts, I got no beef with you

Okay, score 1 for the US - this is deffinately true; the US has freedom and the ability that you can make something of yourself.

But so does a lot of other free world countries; England, Canada, etc.

I'm not American but I must admit for the most part, America rocks...and I think it is because of its freedom. Of course, Canada rocks too...cause we have all that stuff like healthcare and low crime. Our leadership sucks though and we could certainly use more jobs, less taxes and lower prices. I guess you can't have everything.

Irony at its finest. :1orglaugh :1orglaugh

I think it's called "limited freedom" now... as Bush would call it.

I believe his quote was something along the lines of "I believe freedom should have certain limitations"

I agree - and I said I loved doing business/visiting the US. I also vacation there sometimes - it is a great place, I just want to hear the arguments that make it the "best".

You see me trolling your threads? No - I stopped cuz it was pointless as I have no reason to have beef with you; but I would be interested in hearing your opinion on this subject.

:thumbsup

i dont think its the greatest country in the world :(

because my momma told me so

Why do Canadians always start these kinds of threads...

When my country has a fault or a mistake the Canadians are always on top of it.

Can't my country get flamed by the dutch or the Netherlands for once?

I'm not trying to find fault, I'm trying to hear the reasons behind the saying.

It has the most money..