Is America really the greatest country in the world anymore?

You said America was great because European immigrants built it. I merely pointed out that they did so on land and with resources that were not theirs. I imagine that helped somewhat.

But as I said, putting that to one side, European Americans make up the majority of the population and government......so what happened? Why are you blaming immigrants and 'ethnics', when they aren't (and never have been) the ones calling the shots in the US?

Yes they came and conquered. I never said they were nice about it.I won't respond to your second paragraph, because I largely did not say that, and it would be pointless anyway. It'd be a useless way to spend my time.

But as I said, putting that to one side, European Americans make up the majority of the population and government......so what happened? Why are you blaming immigrants and 'ethnics', when they aren't (and never have been) the ones calling the shots in the US?

America used to be the greatest nation on Earth. From the 1940s until perhaps the 90s, and especially in the 50s where other countries could only envy what it had. Now it's major cities are increasingly crime ridden ethnic ghettos, feminism is widespread and immigration is out of control. It's a shadow of its former self but still one the best countries.

You can own guns, own large plots of land, and make it big if you know how to play your cards. Maybe I'll move there one day.

Sure. Sure.

Whatever, boyo.

I feel like people are confusing best and great.*

The USA is indisputably the greatest country on Earth at the moment. It's the most economically, politically and militarily powerful and influential country on the planet.

Nicest place to live? Irrelevant to greatness.

#MakeAmericaGreatAgain #IronicHashtags

Pus*ied out I see.

I believe China technically has a bigger economy than the US now.

Politically.....well the great US system threw Bernie out and left Trump and Clinton as candidates.....

This is interesting. Is the US military really powerful enough any more? Sure, on paper, but there have been technological advances from other countries even US defence experts admit have reduced their previously greatest advantages. Would the US be able to beat a now much more powerful China? I've read articles where US Army generals have said they would really struggle against Russia in the event of aggression, due to budget/troop cuts and dated equipment not being replaced. Would it even dare take on a nuclear armed state?

Definitely still the most influential country though. Hollywood, Music, Pop culture. Undeniable.

Though I think having the nicest place to live is kinda important to greatness.

A real pussy is someone who is too scared to fight in real life, not someone who doesn't debates dumbos on a forum, boyo.

US economy is still just under twice as big as China (nominal GDP) and also the US dollar is by far the most important currency in the world. Their global connectivity economically and also the level of technological innovation also contribute hugely to their economic strength.*

Their political system is flawed, but on the world stage they have the most political power. The US is the most powerful ally of countless countries and they have huge political sway.*

In the nuclear age, a war between any nuclear powers yields no winner. But in terms of how quickly a country can dismantle a smaller country, the US wins without contest. Their military expenditure is in an entirely different league when compared to other countries. Their naval superiority is unquestionable, with over half the world's aircraft carriers last I checked. Interestingly they don't have the best tech in all military areas though; for example, the US hellfire missile is a definite step-down from the UK's Brimstone. They have missiles and personnel stationed all over the world though, and at the press of a button could mobilise like no other country. Their military is honestly comparable more with the entirety of the rest of the world put together than it is with any one other nation.*

Great has subjective meaning to be sure, but I think global importance has to be a much more important factor than just niceness. San Marino might be a nice country, but it's clearly not in the conversation when talking about great countries of the world, for example.*

Whoa! We got an internet toughguy here! Well step up, boy!

And by the way, you're clearly the dumbo if you can't even remember what you wrote four posts ago.

Keep crying, boyo.

Weak effort from a weak little man.

I just can't be bothered arguing when it leads to nothing. A popular saying - don't argue with idiots or they bring you down to their level.

I have no intention of going down to your level. Hence I'll be taking care of other, more productive things, boyo.

America used to be the greatest nation on Earth. From the 1940s until perhaps the 90s, and especially in the 50s where other countries could only envy what it had. Now it's major cities are increasingly crime ridden ethnic ghettos, feminism is widespread and immigration is out of control. It's a shadow of its former self but still one the best countries.

You can own guns, own large plots of land, and make it big if you know how to play your cards. Maybe I'll move there one day.