Why America is NOT the greatest country in the world, anymore. Reaction!
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I read something yesterday: “The number one reason why America never learns from its history is because America never teaches its real history.”
True. If you look at US American history from the perspective of a foreigner (Im German), you realize that the US f*cked up more than once. These events were:
1. The genocide and cultural annihilation of the Native American Tribes. They still live in "reservoirs" (even the word in connection with fellow human beings is cringy) and have very often forgotten their own language and culture.
2. The Nuking of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Was that really necessary? I dont Think so.
3. Vietnam war. The Americans came to a foreign land with foreign culture and foreign Terrain and they expect to win? Not to to forget the debatable Napalm bombings. You guys didnt win. You Lost it in the worst way you can.
3. The whole Chaos in the Middle East is basically your fault. You armed up the Shah of Persia back in the 70s, he oppressed his populace so much that they gathered around a fanatic religious leader to get rid of him. Then you guys armed up a certain Saddam Hussein to cancel Khomeini (the fanatic). A few years Down the river and you get your sh*t back on 9/11. I am sorry for the victims, but you have to see where that comes from.
These are just the biggest examples which I have right now.
@@ForgedInFire6469 fucked* shit*
It's ok to type basic English words, the internet police is not going to arrest you and withdraw your keyboard.
Yup.
America teaches Mythology.
"American Mythology".
To be fair, it’s reservations, however that’s simply semantics. Everything you said is correct and disgusting and makes me sad to be an American. The colonization and enslavement has never stopped. They just call it by other names. My family immigrated here almost 160 years ago from Oedenburg, Hungary. Which isn’t doing great either apparently, given the 1938-ish speech Viktor Orbán gave at CPAC last week. The world feels like it teetering more than it has in a while, and Americans are fighting about pronouns and women’s body autonomy. Honestly, there’s a lot of people who are just done with all of it. Not in like a violent kind of way, but like why am I participating in a system that doesn’t have our best interests in mind, doesn’t pay us enough to live, increases prices on everything, and tells us to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps, knowing good and well that we can’t even afford bootstraps. We’re participating in a system created and designed to keep us struggling so we can build wealth for the already wealthy and powerful. I’m so over it.
@@heavydown2582 RATM: “Who controls the past now controls the future. Who controls the present now, controls the past.”
55 year old fellow vet. Moving overseas in 30 months. I just can't be part of a system that is becoming against everything we fought for. I hope it changes, but greed is what our country is currently fueled by. As long as the truth doesn't matter and we stay fighting amongst ourselves, it won't change.
As an Australian I've met many educated and switched on American people here and overseas . The folks who don't leave the shores of the U.S. don't realise how good the rest of the world can be !! Explore away Seppos 🙂
Well some people can’t afford to do that
@@dayzboxingchampion4759 Sure, u could say that and it's true in some cases. But I've lived in 3 continents and in even more countries, met lots of Americans and most of them are normal average folks who just wanna get out and see the world
I think the greatest thing America could do would be to send ALL 18 yr olds to live in a foreign country for a year. Sad part is that most would never come back.
And those who have never Explored the USA don't know anything about it. It I a two way street.
@@mystica97 Peace Corps still exists right?
Maybe fund it better? idk
You're the first person, other than myself, that I've ever seen tear up listening to this. Thanks.
I've watched this entire series every 5 or 6 months for the past 10 years. It gets me every single time. And then the Don Quixote conversation between Will and Mac later on in this same episode, it gets me again. Every time. It's honestly a bit of a shame the "not the greatest country" clips get all the attention because of the controversy the name will surely spark, when there is so much more to this show, so much more context.
2nd one on RUclips today an actually surprised this hiys people as it does. It's hreat to see Americans understand their ideals are being erroded by there own politics.
I’m from Saudi Arabia, but I go on tears each time I see this. Coz I know what America is and what it used to be. We the (world) need America back to its legacy my friend. We were always amazed of what America 🇺🇸 is offering to the world. We used all ur technological advances for the sake of development. We are not getting this from America anymore. We want America back. We don’t need gay and feminism and all these new things that America is spreading to the world. That’s not the greatest we knew.
He's a true patriot
I think this is one of the best monologues in modern TV. And thank you for your very real reaction. Haters are going to say that people who agree with that main statement are dissing on America. But when you listen to the entire thing, it’s a call on Americans to make this country a better place. You said it perfectly when you said that we’re all caught up in these divisive issues when what we should be doing is finding common ground so that we can make progress at being better people and a better country.
I've watched that many times. Hits me every time. Americans need to wake up. Stop fighting and hating each other and find out about the rest of the world. The Carlin video and this one you had today is all you need to hear. Americans have to come together, and start understanding who the real enemy is. It's not your neighbor. Your country isn't perfect, and it's ok not to be over patriotic.
USA is messed up by only 1%of his population that's really stupid, for me American are on the average level of rebeliousnes of Forrest Gump ,with less than this in France we get a relation and we had kill our king and the weapons were in the royalty hands not to much in the people's hand so I think it's time to wake up Americans if you love your country and make it better go on strike because if the 1%dont get the money they will be obliged to listen and if they don't and instead of using them on school use on them
Divide and RULE, thats the truth
Earlier today, I was trying to
accurately recall a quote
I once read.
Something about houses,
...built on quicksand.
America is not perfect, sure. Best country in the world, it absolutely is. Sure, no one denies we could improve. We absoluetly could start moving against all of the nazi-like progressives, leftists, and democrats. Teaching the true history of what all parties/sides/groups did and do support slavery, discrimination, facism, etc. Stamp out all efforts for Socialism, Communism, "Anti"Facism, Democracy, the specific philosophies that have proven to lead to hundreds or millions of death by starvation, execution, torture, and shit them down hard.
We are still the greatest, even with all of these scumbags. Even if we have some work to do.
If you really love your country then you should be willing to see it as it is with all of its imperfections, and want to make it better. If you refuse to see it for what it really is then what you love is a nonsensical fabrication, not your country.
A reaction to be proud of, I've seen this before and I cried watching it then and now and I'm NOT American. I don't think any single country should aspire to be the greatest country in the world...I think every human being on the planet should aspire to being the best person they can be so the entire world can be the greatest it can be.
True. Being the "best country in the world" just doesnt make any sense. For any country. In the second part of his speech, he still says something that is just a nonsense "we cultivated the world greatest artists". Really ? Is that what you think ?
@@theoven344 Artist doesn't just mean canvas and paint. Actors/Actresses. Singers/Musicians. Authors. I could go on. The point is, yes, there is a valid argument that we have cultivated the worlds greatest artists.
@@thomascox-doc9122 Nope. False assertion. Because you think that only american artists are worth considering. Your lack of culture is just spectacular, and thats one of the reasons Americans are hated all over the world.
@@theoven344 NOPE. False assumption. I didn't say we absolutely did, I never stated that only American artists are worth considering. I stated that there's an argument that can be made that we have. You are putting words into my mouth. And honestly, I could give 2 shits if the the rest of the world hates us. That's a you problem, not a me problem.
@@thomascox-doc9122 You said exactly "The point is, yes, there is a valid argument that we have cultivated the worlds greatest artists."
That makes you consider the "american artists" as the "worlds greatest". And my answer is the same : you are an ignorant. And that is one of the reasons peoples all over the world despise your arrogance.
In nil sapiendo vita iucundissima est. This could be the american motto.
I am so sorry to see you go through what you did, watching this video. It was difficult to watch, but you are honest and open and not afraid. If more were like you, it would not be this way.
This is/was an eye-opener. Always room for improvement. And that’s true for all countries.
Thanks for sharing your honest opinion and even true Feelings ❤
Loved your emotional and real reaction. Also appreciate and agree with your personal commentary. This subject needs a strong platform. Wish I could find it to join it.
A great reaction HXR and you are right. We should all do some research before we conclude on matters laid before us. One thing though, I must say is that I am happy that you as an American can freely express your opinion as most European can. In Russia, China, North Korea and some other countries they can not. Why is it so hard to love your country and at the same time criticize it. It should not be like that. If you really love, you should be able to tell the truth as you see it. I know many of us European have no problem liking the USA and what you have done for our security, but we are are troubled by to days polarisation in US politics. In a democracy we should respect the other parties opinion and at the same time peacefully express our own. Keep it up HXR. Much love from Norway.
The 'leaders' in Russia, China and North Korea must be rubbing their hands over this turmoil.
I loved this show. I love this speech. And he’s right. For the most part. We’ve always beat our chest and our history is filled with atrocities. The sooner we understand this, this sooner we can work on our issues. He was a news anchor, not a politician. Jeff Daniels absolutely killed this role.
"We don't even know what our cage looks like because we have never seen it from the outside." - Gore Vidal.
This monologue is what got Jeff Daniels an Emmy for this role, he’s a fabulous actor!! The Newsroom is easily one of the best shows ever made thanks to his performance. This is a couple of years old but still so relevant!
It's part of it, but he was up against people like Bryan Cranston for Breaking Bad and Kevin Spacey for House of Cards... The reason why he got the emmy was the screenplay made by Aaron Sorkin, and his way of conveying the character. It wasn't JUST the monologue, as that was in the screenplay.
It is really amazing that almost every American only understands what his country really is like when he has left it and lives in another. Many certainly get an idea if they still live there, but this idea is also just a fallacy. You only see the full extent when you have left the country. Which, by the way, also applies to every other country. Only when you leave your own country and live in another (live and not just visit), you realize how bad or good you really were in your home country.
Not all of them, I had a colleague that couldn't wait to get back to the US. His biggest gripe was our healthcare system. What was his problem? That no matter how loud he shouted the doctors wouldn't prescribe him anti-biotics for a diagnosed VIRAL infection. I quote: "That sh*t would never happen in America and that's why we will never have socialized medicine".
Can't argue with stupid... and that guy had an MBA from Stanford. Another proof that the ability to memorize facts and apply standard ways of doing things does not equal intelligence.
@Coyote i disagree with you about leaving your country to realize what is wrong with your country. It is all about being open minded and not so damned chauvinistic, thinking your country is the best country in the world. Every country has its pros and cons. Also taking some interest in other countries would help, there is a thing called internet, broaden your horizon.
@@komkwam Read again carefully and check what is wrong with your answer in relation to my comment.
There is a Bill Maher video called 'SCAMerica' that he did in 2019. I frequently rewatch it to remind myself just how true it is.
@@00wheelie00 Do you know why doctors wouldn't prescribe him anti-biotics? Do you know why many other countries are so restrictive to prescribe anti-biotics? If you don't, look it up! It is well informed about this, and it is well documented why! But in the US, the private health industry's first task is to make money, not to think about people's health and future! And by the way, I live in Norway, and if I get hospitalized, it will not ruin me for the rest of my life like in the US! In fact it will not cost me anything!!! US healthcare system is totally fucked up!! The whole world is laughing at you, and use you as a good example of how not to do it!! More of you should do like this reactor, LOOK AROUND YOU! Don't just believe you are the best! DON'T JUST BELIEVE! It's soooo stupid!!!😂
I’ve watched a few of your reactions but this, by far, is the best one yet. Good on ya mate, keep doing this stuff for as long as you can 👍
The American constitution and declaration of indepence really isn't an American piece of writing because it was based on the Dutch Plakkaat van Verlatinge.
Sorry, but that is not fully proven to be true.
@@gybium1 according to the USA it is, it is even mentioned on their own website. Including a complete translation of the Plakkaat itself, in American. (yeah,yeah I know it is English, though some English friends still say there is a difference)
@@gybium1 Posturing and websites aside, the Plakkaat was almost two centuries before the Declaration. The Declaration was written by highly educated men who, unlike most Americans today, were aware of the world around them. They would all have known about the 80 years war and the Plakkaat, so at the very least it would have shaped what they wanted to say.
Wrong, magna Carta.
@@HyPnOsS1933 Wrong Sylvana!
This is the best and most honest reaction i have ever seen on youtube, thanks for that !! If there were more like you things would change in the US!👍
he's so right. there's really nothing more to be said.
Love your work brother!
Always look forward to your stuff.
Love and respect from Australia!
Once upon a time America could be counted as a mate... Now it's hard to talk to an American without the verbal or physical abuse.
Aaaaah bless...You are making me cry.
wow, you're só right at the opening. Thank you, now i know i'm not the only one.
I really liked your last segment, when you talked about your own experiences and I pressed the like button and subscribed. Love, peace and respect from Sweden.
As the greatest American guy said (George Carlin) : " to believe in the American dream you must be asleep"
sorry but i dont understzand the lack of rebellion of the student
after he expose fact
We want America to get better , life to get better for the common people. In the UK our working lives have been shaped by unions striving for better conditions and equality whereas in the States the rich try to convince you that such things are " communist" when actually the rich have all the power and hire and fire people like dirt. Money shouldn't be power ! The rich shouldn't be respected because they are rich ! There has to because shift in thinking to improve the deal for people in the U SA , improvement in health care and adequate housing and education is the only way to empower the person in the street and begin to narrow the gap between the rich and poor . Good 👍🏻
@@lizmacleod8903 i know that but we see the results over there they should be dumbfounded seeing that we have in Europe va better life than their richest country in the history of the world where inequality is a rules because socialism is evil sorry if I were at there place as a French that wouldn't some protest that will be there but pure riots or even revolution but apparently they struggle to Process how f*ck up they are
@@MrApocalyptica83 well they have been indoctrinated since birth to believe the BS Corporate News spews at them since 1980, alas the US was screwed before even 1984 came out. The kicker is they do not see it at all, until they move away, and the Cult begins to wain away.
@@toddstevens13 sure agreed but endoctrinement is due to a massive lack of education an lied taught by the system for me USA is not anymore a democracy but a capilistic dictature
You sir are awesome! Your reactions are always pure and genuine.
I wish more of your countrymen had your mindset. You admitted to the same belief of the US that so many still has, that it’s the best in the world. In your own words, you where "in the machine", but you got up out of the bubble and learned and got informed.
I absolute love America for what it was, but hate it for what it has become. So mutch talk aboute freedom, yet the people are enslaved by the capitalists, with gunlaws, healthcare and workers rights from the stonage. The rich is getting richer while the people suffer.
It’s painful to watch from across the pond. It seems so polarized and divided, with politics and media so toxic.
I hope you find a way to take it back. It’s the land of the free, for everyone, not all enslaved in the moneymachine by the few.
The world needs a strong and united America.
Keep up spreading the good wibes.
Love from Norway💙
I have just discovered you and I thank you! Loving your attitude and spreading love. That is a lovely thing. Godspeed to you Sir x
Hi from New Zealand 😊
Thank you for this post. For your open mind. We too in New Zealand are free and have a fantastic life. We all need to realise that no country is perfect but most are trying to do great be their people.
Thank you thank you thank you. ❤
Hey HCR, thank you for this video. Your reactions to videos like these are so pure and human. I can't do more than agree with you on what you say. It is a very powerful video, one I'm happy you watched. I'm happy you are one of the Americans who actually see beyond their county/state/nation. You are completely correct about how the world sees the US, but have hope in the fact that we all believe that it can be great again. Mostly in the sense of the first word of your country: UNITED. God bless brother, all the best to you and yours.
You are smarter and braver than you know. Could listen to you forever. Thanks a bunch 🙏🙂
I am a 47 year old dude that live in Denmark. for the first 20-25 years of my life everybody I knew was talking about America everybody wanted to go there for holiday or work, several of my family members went there to work .in in the last 10 years they have all returned home it simply lost the magic it ones had.. Personally I think there is a huge problem with the 2 party system combined with the tribal warfare of all social media.. You must face it that America is Americas worst enemy and your loosing big time . I fooking hope you pull your fingers out. The whole damm world need you and depend on you.
Wow. I really appreciate your emotion. It makes such a bloody change to know that you feel this. I'll be really honest with you; quite a long while ago I dipped in and out of your channel, but didn't subscribe because I wasn't sure. However, over the last couple of months I really enjoy your comments and attitude and openness to maybe seeing things differently. Anyway, no essays, just thank you. Oh, and I have now subscribed.👍
Don't get me wrong, but it is fascinating to see the realisation hit you at a certain point. For me, your thoughts halfway is what makes this video. My friend... there is no greatest country on earth. Never was, never will. Each system has it's pro's and cons. America will get in a better place... eventually.
Greece, Rome, Egypt etc. are still struggling!
I dont say the uk is the best, we can always be better, but we are a hell of a lot better than some, its unfortunate that the UK is copying america the bad parts.. whats the answer i honestly dont know
there is no greater country.... by what standard? :D
@@rudolfcsampai9549 by their own standards..which are exceedingly low,
@@rudolfcsampai9549 There is no standard
What keeps amazing me as a veteran is that American veterans allways say they bring freedom and democracy. But when it comes to freedom of speech, freedom to vote for the side you think is best for your country, or anyone with another opinion about anything these same people get rude and start insulting or ridiculing the person with a different opinion. That not only goes for vets, but for Americans in general.
The last country that gained democracy by intervention was Germany, from that point forward it's all been a shitshow..
P.s. not quite intervention, but still..
We can only hope that some day someone will bring true democracy and freedom to America.
I think it must be difficult for military personnel from the lower ranks of the US military to come to terms with some of the things they've done under orders. It's a lot easier to close your eyes and ears and pretend it's all right.
No country is perfect let that be clear, but would i want to live in the states the way it is now, not even if you offered me all the money in the world ( yes it's a beautiful country ), but its to money oriented, self absorbed, and it doesn't give a shit about its citizens anymore.
Less focus on money being the number 1 thing, more focus on the people, their health and wellbeing, instead of bleeding them dry in healthcare, paying poverty wages, etc. Making sure people actually only need 1 job to get and maybe buy a house or even rent one, then it can be great again.....but i guess that's a pipedream for every country and its citizens. A video likes this does punch you in the gut tho. Hugs from Groningen ❤️🇱🇺👍!
Sinds wanneer ligt Groningen in Luxemburg🇱🇺?🤭 Het is deze jonguh🇳🇱
@@Wolfe1966 it used to be one country...
"...not even if you offered me all the money in the world"
Really? You mean, you wouldn't even do it if you were offered a billion dollars? That's a little ridiculous. Yes, the US is massively flawed, but money can fix a lot of those flaws. If you're uber-wealthy in the US, you can live a very nice life. Not to mention, you can find good people anywhere you go in the world. I mean, I don't want to leave the US personally (I want to try to help make it better), but if I was offered a billion dollars, I'd move anywhere, provided that I can guarantee my personal safety.
@@peterlewis2178 why would that be ridiculous, with all the violence ( and with that kinda money u'd have to live with constant security ), probably have your privacy stripped, all people writing you constant letters about how you could improve their lives if you send then money.....your life as is would be over so heck no it's not ridiculous to not want that.
But that's not my point with the way the country is now i wouldn't want to live there now, no matter what.
Bro idk why you popped up on my feed but the moment I heard you speak I was like damn thins man speaking facts gotta be one of the most honest things I’ve ever heard come out from someone reacting to this and for that I’m subbing to your channel
I just got done sending this to my friend in Australia like two days ago. The facts are real, and the idiot college student asking the question should be your first clue. I love this country, but Jeff’s character is absolutely right..
She became an intern at his network in the show bcoz of this question. She wanted to learn.
That hit deep with you .... i saw real emotions in your expression and that hit deep with me ..... Best of love from Norway my friend
So far, I’ve traveled through over 60 countries and lived in 2 of them. The U.S. is is average a best when compared to other equally developed countries, but many Americans wouldn’t know this because they don’t travel.
In america people live to work, in the Netherlands people work to live
Nobody on their deathbed ever said, "I wish I'd traveled less."
I did
You ROCK! Have a great weekend! LOVE your content!!
I agree with that.
The numbers are absolutely worse. I looked them up for another reaction of this.
Stats: 2012/2021 (as close as I could find)
Exports 4th/2nd
Literacy 7th/7th
Incarcerated Citizens 1st/1st
Math 27th/31st
Infant Mortality 178th/45th
Religion 1st/1st
Science 22nd/25th
Life Expectancy 49th/46th
Median Household Income 3rd/5th
Labor Force 4th/3rd
Military Spending 1st ($676B)/1st ($782B) ($500B more than the second largest)
Standard of Living 17th (2021)
You forgot Freedom. Even right wing think tanks like the Fraser Institute have the USA well out of the top 10 freest countries. Freedom House has the USA far down the list, outside the top 50 freest countries.
Wow I was touched by this video. Jeff Daniels express this situation in a very unique way..
.Hopefully someday people would start to understand that we can not expect the solution to our problems ....We are all "active part of the process". I think the main mistake is that when they tell us "we are the best" we lose focus on "everything we have to achieve" to be the best...It is like we tune into another frequency....very sad situation.....
"First step in solving any problem, is recognizing there is one"...
I first saw this clip years ago but I have to go back and rewatch from time to time. Everyone focuses on the part where he lists all of the short comings but the end of the clip, where he recounts the things that truly made us great, is the reminder for me.
Triple like on your reaction. I also teared up at the end because it's like were grieving the loss of what used to be.
Still 1 of the best movie scene ever. Who wouldve thought that that would come from Harry (Dumb and Dumber)
Sometime in the seventies, the U.S. ended up listening to the PR that corporations put out. The laws and SCOTUS decisions stopped favoring citizens rights, and started favoring Corporations rights. If you look at any of the countries in the world who's citizens rank among the happiest and most content, you will find one of the big factors is they have implemented policies that were first introduced in the U.S. They were then stopped being used in the U.S. because corporate america lobbied against those ideas. Look at any international corporation that operates in the U.S., the on thing you can be guaranteed of is that the American workers are much worse off than workers from other countries, doing the same job, for the same employee. Other countries have enacted laws to protect employees and to provide them with a work/life balance. In America if you strive for a work/life balance you risk losing your job..
"If you look at any of the countries in the world who's citizens rank among the happiest and most content, you will find one of the big factors is they have implemented policies that were first introduced in the U.S."
Lol no. The US lags behind in these things.
"Other countries have enacted laws to protect employees and to provide them with a work/life balance. In America if you strive for a work/life balance you risk losing your job.."
This is true.
You’re the only person I’ve seen react to this that admits the realization without remorse and with sadness. Probs
Oh man! I have seen this video many times, for 2 reasons. The first because it is very powerful acting. The second because it is so true. Amerika was great, and can be again, if...
But your emotion brought me to tears. I feel for you, man. As I do for all those who are seeing the world (en their own world) fall into pieces.
Thans you for sharing. Good luck to you and be blessed.
i feel you bro , greetings from Sydney Australia
I'm from the UK and I agree regarding us too. We shld be helping each other and more importantly, helping keep this wonderful Earth free from hurt. God Bless. Great clip and superb acting. Thank q.
I know this comes from a tv show but I reference this SO often!!
You rock, Highly. But I knew that beforehand because I am pretty critical minded when subscribing to RUclips channels. And I subscribed a loooooooong time ago to yours. The real shame of it all is that reaction videos like this merely score 700 views (at this moment) while they at least should have a thousand fold of that number,
I shared this on my Facebook page and this was my reaction. I hope u approve
And I'm going 2 feel real dumb as shit if that brogue is from Pittsburgh..
"Jeff Daniels epic indictment of American Delusion and Illusion and Denial with a sprinkle of History and possibly Hope if we had the ability 2 listen still stands the test and as our Wise Cajun Host informs us "those stats are probably even worse now"...True 2 that...
I like this guy and he posts some great reactions and is very funny and critically honest and aware as his short monologue proves...
Plus...his accent rocks..."
IM A CANADIAN AND THIS MADE ME TEAR UP
You have a cool way of saying things the way they are. Keep it up. Hallo from Croatia..
Almost every country has specialisms, Its important to learn from each other.
I think everyone should visit other countrys when if they can.
I've learnt, after living in the US, for 40 years, that Americans don't travel abroad, because the culture here, is very little to no paid vacation. I worked/lived, in the UK for the first 39 years of my life and left my last job in England having 28 paid vacation days a year. In the US, I worked jobs with no vacation days the first year and one, (1) per year after that.
@@philipashley9723 yeah, i get that. Awful to live to work.
Running a country is not a competition..
I’m Canadian and I find this speech humbling
Love you brother. You give me hope for America. Maybe you guys can restore sanity in your gov, so it's no longer the world vs usa.
Good luck all of u.
I absolutely admire you for the tears as he recites this . Yea it deserves tears 😢 cause it's so right on ain't it ?
And that's the way the cookie crumbles! 7:10 I get it.....
I’ve seen this before, and it is so true! We refuse to teach our true history, and repeat our same dumbass mistakes over and over again!!!
I applaud any American that can start to question the things they are spoon fed from a young age. Considering the power and conviction of jingoism forced upon you all the time, it is impressive that so many Americans are beginning similar journeys on youtube. It certainly gives a sense of hope that more and more people are starting to wake up and realise that true patriotism is realising your countries flaws, acknowledging them, and trying to fix them. There can be no doubt that America is a fantastic country with a truly great people. That's what makes it such a shame that the nation is circling the drain on so many issues. Europe is by no means perfect, but on many policies and programmes America needs to shed its pride and realise what it can learn from Europe and what can be achieved in a society that works together at a more unified level. It's a big ask for a large population, but it can certainly be done.
I was blessed to live in Europe for 4 years as an army wife. I found out that we are nowhere near the greatest country in the world. We are naive, we are ignorant, we are insulated, and we are immature. Our country spends so much time defending ourselves, that we forgot something. To look at ourselves. Regardless of politics or country, we ALL have to share this tiny green and blue planet. I say tiny because we forgot to know how much we just don't know. We see ignorant as a bad thing and nationalism as good. Nothing is all good or bad. Ignorant just means we have room to learn and grow, nationalism means we've put ourselves in a self- limiting box that doesn't allow us to grow. We lack the ability to take what is best in the world and apply it. The truly sad thing there? We choose that option again and again. We can be better, we have been better and we have the FREEDOM to choose it again. But we have to be able to look at ourselves honestly. As a person, a state, a country, and as humans.
funny thing is, this guy (jeff daniels) is the exact same person that played Harry in Dumb & Dumber.. lol...
Welcome to the other side.... Im glad you are not blind anymore. XO from Argentina.
As an Australian I loved what America was when I was a kid 😓 you guys were real now I can't pick a American out unless I say something they don't agree with 🤷 it's sad but I have hope
The best cartoon in history was after John Howard threw out the boat people to win an election. "We used to be the shining light on the hill. We had to put it out because it was attracting boats".
@@jeremykothe2847 ummmm okay
You're down to earth mate,the truth is painful but it needs to be told and you do it well.
It always boggled my mind, how can you belive in such things in the age of an Internet. You can literally see how people live on RUclips and compare it visually but people still watch TV. Jesus Christ...
The myth goes deeper, many US citizens think the US are the best in anything. Which is obviously not true. Some think the US ends up in the top five on anything so on average close to the top, but that's an illusion as well.
These illusions have led to the idea that nothing can be improved, because they are the best already. And to the idea that, because they are the best, cannot learn anything from others.
There is nothing wrong in loving your country, but blind love is rarely a good thing.
Though other countries can show nationalism, pride, chauvinism but also look across the borders to see where they can improve their country, the US rarely does, and prefers to invent the wheel again, because all others are inferior.
I think the real reason why most Americans won’t admit that they’re not the greatest country is because they’re a very close-minded society. Only roughly 20% of Americans have actually travelled outside the US. 😞
Thank you for reading the comment I made yesterday, I only wish that you could come to England and find out what we are really like, there are things about my first home in Bristol UK that even some English people don't know, I will keep looking at your channel now and then to see if there is anything else I can comment on. I'm afraid I don't have enough spare cash to subscribe to your channel, but you will be getting any comments I make for free. Keep punching for some real rights for Americans young man. STAY SAFE.
love from Germany
Please don’t take this as being rude. I never understood why Americans say ‘American is the greatest country in the world’. All countries have some greatest in them. I’m Australian and I love and am very patriotic about my country as other people feel about their own country, but I could never say arrogantly Australia is the greatest country in the world. Saying you are the greatest, only my thoughts is like a bully child saying “I’m the favourite and greatest child in this family”.
We ALL live on one small planet in a gigantic universe and we are all the same, human. We can and should admire the good in every country, help countries not doing as well - as humans on one planet we are all like family and, wishful thinking on my part, respect, admire the good in every country. Stick together and help other countries not doing as well. Protect other countries being attacked. Ok I’m a dreamer, it’ll probably never happen. But one country on this small planet calling themselves the greatest, I personally find that offensive to every other great country on this tiny planet.
I don’t believe it is or ever was but I do kinda understand why they say it. The US is the most populated developed English speaking country in the world- it’s been the richest country on earth for a long time and has one of the most powerful military forces in the world. Their culture has influenced the world- people wear Levi’s and use Apple iPhones even in remote areas of China. McDonalds is in every country on earth.. Hollywood has taken the culture around the globe. So my lovely Bernadette I certainly don’t think they’re anywhere near the best but I kinda get how it may have happened.
This series is so good, ive seen it alot of times and even tho the events in it is a bit dated these days it is still an awesome series imo.
This is from the tv show The Newsroom. Great show.
Jeff hit that nail on the head!!!
Aaron Sorkin always gets you. From "You can't handle the truth" to "We reach for the stars".
thank you for your reaction sir
Respect to you my friend. It's never easy to face uncomfortable truths and to accept that you've lost your way. You've been blown off the path. It's still a great country with more potential than any other, HOWEVER, it doesn't come by itself. Go get it, enlighten yourself, practice due diligence, stop assuming you know everything and believe everything you agree with. Good reaction to the clip. The absolute best countries are those where its citizens call out its mistakes and fix them, even painfully so.
Hard to believe that the country who gave us Audey Murphy has lost its focus.
...AND CONGRATS on 150,000 Subs! I know you'll have it by the end of the day. Wanted to be the first
Yeah...👍🎉❣
Amen. And to a lot of other countries as well.
Hi, I've loved your reaction. Greetings from Colombia.
My grandfather has a saying "If you keep poking a bear with a stick be prepared for it to turn and give you a new one" obviously the guy asking the questions wasn't aware that the bear was carrying a pump-action loaded with answers. The biggest and truest answer he gave was "The first step in solving any problem is recognizing there is one"
This series was amazing. You should watch it, it's called Newsroom. This is the very first scene. It's compelling cause it's true.
I explored my soul some more and felt I needed to add something to my FB post. I'd be interested in hearing yours and anyone else's thoughts
Jeff Daniels epic indictment of American Delusion and Illusion and Denial with a sprinkle of History and possibly Hope if we had the ability 2 listen still stands the test and as our Wise Cajun Host informs us "those stats are probably even worse now"...True 2 that...
I like this guy and he posts some great reactions and is very funny and critically honest and aware as his short end monologue proves...
Plus...his accent rocks...
I'm going 2 feel dumb as shit if his brogue hail's from Cincinnati.. 😂
On some re-thinking of what I consider one of the best pieces of single dialogue ever on TV and delivered by someone I consider a great actor,I have 2 take exception..
America was never the greatest country in the world simply because of one reason and even tho we just learned from the playbook of history we created a lie...
I can't help but ask when he talks about how we used 2 be if an African American or Native American or Japanese Immigrant or,Women or Homosexuals or the Poor would have the same sentimental thoughts... possibly IMO a side from the technical and medical achievements our greatest moment in history was between 1941 and 1945...
And even then we still managed 2 put a stain on it with racism...
Land for immigrants and all was a lie from day one and still 2 this fucking day is...
Excellent. The first step in solving s problem is to identify the problem. I'm a USer who love America, but we are not the greatest country in the world.
we need to bring this show back how is this more accurate todayh then when i first saw it like damn
we really do think our shit doesn't stink bro. It's that ridiculous thinking that makes us the laughing stock of the world. we've become so divided it's truly sickening if you really think about it. once we were an amazing country and nation. over the years that has dwindled and we've sat back and watched these magnificent things we've achieved, get flushed right down the toilet. years later and I still stand by this even if it was a script from a tv series, America is not the greatest country in the world anymore. and you're right about people who never left america who feel like this is the greatest place ever, when in reality other countries do offer better things than the US. it's a little obxnoxious saying we're the greatest country in the world when in reality we're the biggest joke of them all.
Statistically it's Denmark, also they're number 1 in terms of happiness worldwide.
My uncle moved to Louisiana back in the 80's and started a family. But he never gave up his Norwegian citizenship because he wanted to keep his free healthcare.
I need a tee shirt that says FREEDOM and BACON - with like an eagle and a short stack
I read on another thread that someone from another country said that people from other countries love our riches and pity our citizens.
This really brought a tear to your eye. . . well, I can't fault that at all. To be fair to americans though, more and more seem to be waking up. And there is nothing wrong with loving ones country. Especially not if you see and realise when it did wrong or was at fault. That in turn makes it so that you don't want to see such things again, and therefor will be the part of your country that will want to make sure that such mistakes are not made again.
We are a country that pushes beliefs on other people. We dont leave people alone. We are a society that fights over gender, skin color, religion, and what continent your born on to this day. We dont teach reality. We are telling people to be naive
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