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I just think what's point in being the richest country In the world if the government doesn't provide a good life for the working people ? I get 14 weeks off full paid plus public holidays and 6month full pay sick then sick 6months half pay in one year
Taking your right to vote because you have a record is mad. You are still a citizen. And that record being permanent blows my mind.. Right wing politicians talk(lying) about trickle down economy but Jess mentioned regarding her work WHAT in reality trickles down. I´m from Sweden and have watched a lot whats going on in the US. My main takeaway politically is that it´s going to take along time of struggle to change things at the top and therefore voting in the smaller elections is important. Change from the bottom up. A lot of people around the world is rooting for you. However, first stop the former guy from holding office ever again. And Mike, even if your vote is taken away, you can still affect others in their view of things. Great reaction Edit spelling
As a Dutch guy, the biggest problem is that a 2 party system is not a democracy. It is a system that is like a pendulum going from one side to the other without the possibility to change things for the better. That combined with a large lower and middle class that is lied to about how great America is on a daily basis and is told how evil a normal human social system paid on base of income is. I truly hope that the average American wakes up and broadens their view and look at how expat American describe how well living in other countries that are social (no not socialisme or comunist) and the real freedom affordable healthcare, normal PTO, paid sickleave , job security,quality food etc. etc. can be achieved and have a comfortable wealthy life. And to be frank I am a liberal that vote right (of the middle) and can attest that being social is everything but evil.
I have commented elsewhere about my situation in the UK. I really do feel Americans need to band together to achieve better employment rights. American companies operate in European countries and make sufficient profits to make it worth their while People need to have time from work to reinvigorate themselves and enjoy family time. Rested workers are more productive. In companies I've worked in if you do not book your holidays your boss will do it for you and tell you when your holiday is. I was expected to take 1 week between the new year and end May, 2 weeks in the summer and 1 week in the autumn. We always had 3 days off at Christmas, Christmas day, boxing day and 27th plus New Years day. These 4 days came out of your holiday allocation. No business is allowed to open on Easter Sunday and Sunday trading is limited to 6 hours for large companies usually supermarkets. The balance between employers and employees is very one sided in the USA. I'm not sure how you can go about getting better conditions. Sorry I have no solution for you.
it seems your eyes have been opened. if you wanna move germany is one of the more stable places. but central europe is generally pretty nice to live in. the taxes are quite high compared to canada and britain but the social security and healthcare as well as the infrastructure that money goes to tends to actually get done unlike other places.
As a European these are the four most shocking aspects of American society, and this is why I rejected an offer for a job there over 20 years ago: . the lack of a decent and cheap healthcare system. . the "live to work" vs "work to live" mentality. . the excessive interference and power of religion. . the crime rate. I've visited the U.S. twice as a tourist (and actually enjoyed it), but sorry there's no way I'd live there.
Totally agree with this, love to visit the USA on holidays, especially on fly-drives but have turned down job offers due to the terrible 'benefits' which in reality should be 'rights' like paternity leave, health care and paid holidays. I'm diabetic so the healthcare cost for just medication alone was eye watering, let alone if you needed anything extra! The religion thing was a bit of an eye opener too, like going back in time 100 years 😮 The really sad part is that the working classes in the US are kept in this delusion thinking they have it good when really they are treated like dirt. No wonder the Us has so many mega rich companies, you just have to think about how they achieved that wealth.
Religion is the one and only good thing we have left here, and even then that's going away too....most of my generation is totally lost. And so many religious people here have an abysmally hypocritical and nominal faith anyway
@@fionagregory9147 to say religion poisons everything is to say humanity poisons everything. You can be in denial all you want, but humans are inherently religious. The religion we practice and the direction that practice takes society towards is the source of contention in a chaotic world engulfed by degeneracy and moral decay. The world is neither a truly happier nor a better place than it was a century ago. "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" is a lie fed to you by the people providing you with the bread and circuses to distract you from their corruption and manipulation.
I was at a wedding in Scotland and an American fell down the stairs and an ambulance was called and she said "I do not want that it will cost me a fortune"... we had too explain to her that our first responders nor really anybody in the NHS have any interest in charging you... she was like "really".... we all said "Yes Really"
@@RNTV It's not really amazing, it's the way it should be, the problem is that in the USA healthcare is operated for profit in the UK it is operated for need.
@@RNTV yeah same in Germany ambulance rides cost 10€ administration fees... if you want a really great video on this topic (perhaps a little less biased) watch the channel "Type Ashton" - many videos comparing Germany/europe to the US and alö the well researched and high production value and from an american family in Germany, that really loves the US still. You can choose any video from them and I will watch it ;-)
As a nurse in Scotland I had 33 days annual leave and 8 public holidays. That’s 41 days or over 8 weeks holiday a year. The most valuable asset of any country is its people. They should be well rested and taken care of. America should take note!
It's interesting that Walmart were mentioned in the video; Walmart came to Europe in both Germany and the UK where they bought existing companies and then imposed their ethos on them. Both in Germany and the UK almost from the get go they began to lobby to have laws changed so they could cut employee protections. They claimed that without these changes the would not be able to operate efficiently and that jobs would be lost. It was pointed out to them in Germany that other companies were operating and making profits so it wasn't the system it had to be greed on the part of Walmart. They eventually withdrew from Germany. In the UK they bought a supermarket chain called ASDA and immediately ran into problems when they were paying female workers less than male workers for doing the same job. The unions at ASDA went to court and won meaning Walmart were suddenly liable for millions of pounds in backpay for those female workers. Walmart have since sold ASDA and withdrawn from the UK as well. Somewhat ironically the two main competitors that Walmart found in Germany, Lidl and Aldi have now begun to expand into the USA possibly something that wouldn't have happened if Walmart hadn't have gone for their market.
Thanks for sharing this info. We've never heard of this. We have an Aldi very close to us. We love shopping there. Now I will love it even more with this context.
@@RNTV What's really crazy in our eyes, is the story about the Walmart lady. She took one day too much off from work than Walmart's policy allowed because she was sick? For Europeans, this concept is unthinkable!!!! We just don't have a specific number of "sick days" allowed. You cannot plan sickness! In Europe, when your're sick - you're sick... and you take a sick day. - That's it. It's so simple. There is no real limit. You stay away from work as long as you need to recover. And you have to keep in mind, that in addition to that, most countries have a lot of PAID holidays. And on top, every worker gets (mandated by law!) a minimum of 20 paid days of per year for vacation, while in fact many get about 30 days off. You call all those things employee "benefits" - while for most other countries, these things are "worker's rights". For example, there is a law that limits my working time to 10 hours maximum per day. No matter how hard my company would try to push me to work longer, there is no chance! If the government finds out that a company forces their employees to work longer, they get really in trouble! Our laws allow workers to keep a healthy work-life-balance with time to rest and recharge your energy. Americans live to work. We work to live.
I worked at Asda for over 20 years. Before Walmart took over Asda colleagues were a happy bunch, the company looked after its workforce. After the takeover things went downhill rapidly, they cut staffing levels to the point where we were all expected to do the work of two, sometimes three people. Of course no-one can do that and people started to leave, colleagues with over 15, 20 even 30 years service left taking all that experience with them. Moral was low the shops were a mess and many customers shopped elsewhere. Thank goodness Walmart sold (most) of their interest in Asda to a British company. Walmart literally destroyed Asda.
@@RNTV There's this video of an American explaining why Aldi is so shoppable compared to other stores like walmart: ruclips.net/video/bKJXztteyJM/видео.html
As a 67 year old man living in the UK and just suffered a heart attack 6 weeks ago, called for an ambulance which arrived within 4 minutes, charge zero pounds, on the operating tables as soon as i arrived at hospital, two scents fitted, zero pounds, four days in hospital, zero pounds, life time medication, zero pounds. Love the UK 🇬🇧.
As a Brit,this blows me away! In 2020 I was diagnosed with cancer,I’m fine now,but the follow up appointments with doctors, consultants and Ive lost track of the amount of scans, MRI, CAT, numerous others,runs to about 170 separate appointments. If I was American,I would now be dead. It’s that scary, I just couldn’t have paid for what my fantastic country has done for me. God bless all you folks over the pond & please rise up against this lunacy from your leaders.
As you said, you would be dead, but broke too, probably the family has to come up with the money So I've heard somewhere. I'm. Not American but from the Netherlands. Last 2 years I was in hospital for 1 week and almost 2 weeks, i never saw a bill from hospital and ambulance.
I thought the same watching this and wondered how much debt I would have after suffering a stroke at 29, all those scans(like yourself) the intensive physio and aftercare not to mention the medication and physical aids required. I imagine I'd likely be in a box underground!
I read last week a woman saying her American parents are divorcing after 42 years. Because the husband is terminally ill from cancer and doesnt want his wife to inherit his massive healcare bills. Sick country!
My ex-wife was terminally ill from cancer. She didn't want to die in hospital, so she was provided with all that was needed, oxygen concentrator etc, to enable her partner to look after her and for her to spend her last days at home. In the UK, there were no costs involved.
the founding fathers words are like a holy book in America. They mentioned that a criminal cannot vote, but forgot to include that a criminal cannot run for president XD
I'm from Britain. The Biden/Harris administration has made things even worse due to the unbelievable amount of unchecked illegal immigrants they have allowed to cross the American border. The one weapon that low skilled workers previously had was that they could strike but now they can be replaced in an extremely short time. There isn't enough high end jobs because anybody that tries to build a business finds there up against powerful competitors and so new businesses tend to fail. The same has happened in Britain in the last decade and is going to get much, much worse.
And you cannot if you aren't a christian. Imagine paying to give birth, I'm sure jesus woulda loved that, (as your migrant muslim doctor delivers your baby). Such a fucked country its wild haha
Hello. I'm Portuguese, I'm 67 years old and I ask myself how it is possible that the North American people consent to this type of daily crimes. How come so many media figures don't denounce this type of injustice? This is simply horrible. Pay to have a child? Please...WAKE UP. I have no words to hide my indignation.
A lot feel powerless and stuck. We don't know where to begin to cause change. So many Americans have given up that they don't even bother to vote anymore.
@@kristalhutchings7257 that’s something else. What a choice for you all over there to have to make,Trump or Biden,two cheeks of the same arse we say over here,meet the new boss,same as the old boss (with thanks to The Who) Mind you,our own country is “led” by globalists who look on the people as nuisances,but we make lots of noise about them. Stand up the great people of America and fight back,get organised before it’s too late.
That was great, if not a little sad, Im in the UK, England. My wife has Multiple Sclerosis, and is disabled, she is on about 30 pills day. We have been provided with an overhead hoist on a track, I use to lift her into her shower chair, and wheel chair. We also got a powered wheelchair. She gets the pediatrist visit once a month, and Dr makes house calls, Ambulance transport for hospital appointments. All free. In the UK we are proud of our NHS. We understand that if everyone puts in a little, we all get the help when we need it, it's called a caring society.
I came back to the UK after 29 years in the States. I am now 76 and to say the NHS is a treasure is an understatement. ALL doctors, hospital,specialists, appointments, and prescription all paid through every taxpayer, so no bills, no debts, no worries
@user-vy4hh4ot2h I'm lucky enough to have quite a good pension, significantly more than the personal tax allowance. While I don't pay tax directly on my state pension, (that is, I receive the full amount every month untaxed) my state pension is, nevertheless, taxed indirectly. The state pension is added to my other works pensions, and my total income, minus my personal tax allowance, is then taxed at the standard rate. This means that my works pensions are, in effect, taxed at a higher rate to make up for the fact that my state pension is not directly taxed at all. So pensioners do pay tax indirectly on their pensions if their total income exceeds the personal tax allowance limit. The real "crime" here is that the basic state pension is so low that it does not exceed the personal tax allowance. I think ALL pensioners should be paying tax - because the basic state pension should significantly exceed the personal tax allowance. I'm not complaining about paying tax, I know that I'm very lucky to have such a good pension. I don't object to paying whatever tax is due, especially since I know that a significant proportion of that tax will be used to fund the NHS. I just mention it as a point of information.
@@sirderam1 Tax? well the new chancellor will ensure you pay tax on everything including the state pension, which I feel will be added to the total value of your estate and all pensions, to charge even more tax! Oh then there's the council tax rise on top of that. I f you call her, I am sure she will oblige and take more of your money!! They will do what they always do-waste it!
45,000 to 60,000 Americans die yearly due to inability to afford healthcare. Over 500,000 file for bankruptcy due to inability to pay medical bills. Medical debt is the number one cause of bankruptcy in the US.
That's insane... And imagine in this video, the USA being below Bangladesh and Sudan on some of the scales... And imagine the amount of food aid sent from the USA to the refugee camps in war-torn Sudan..
They die because they don't want to go to the hospital. It's illegal to deny anyone basic health care. Also, I find it hilarious that americans start college funds for their kids to get diplomas in shit that won't land them a job but they never seem to bother starting a health care fund for when their kids need to pay the hospital bill.
Enjoy your ‘freedom’ America. Lots of love from a Disabled Brit who gets all his meds and disability aids (wheelchair, electric scooter, Star Trek toilet etc) for free. Nothing. Gratis. Zilch.
@@tonyhemphill5366 That's not correct. They're both businesses. The difference is in the payment method. In the UK you pay with taxes, in the US you pay out-of-pocket. The government is just a middleman in the financial transaction between you and the health care service.
As a Dutch, having a relationship with an American lady, we quite often discuss the differences. If you want to create a healthy society, you as a society need to make sure that ALL have a decent way of living. In my opinion, one of the biggest problem is the way your votes are handled. You are caught in a two party dictatorship, funded by big companies (read bought). Overhere we have the "each vote counts" system, last election we had to choose between 26 different parties, of which 15 parties managed to reach the thresshold and are currently in our Dutch "house of representatives". 4 parties are currently negotiating to form a coalition (we never have one party having the absolute majority, so the power is never in the hand of one party alone). The benefit of having such a varity of parties, is that corruption is less likely to happen and if politicians fail, it is easier to vote them out......because of so many alternatives we do not have the "I don't like my candidate, but I will most definately not vote for the enemy" mentality. Another problem is the media (propaganda) in the USA.
yeah America is not much different from communist china when you think about it. The only difference in America is that they allow the people to choose which of the 2 far right parties that should be in control. If Communist china had 2 communist parties that the people could vote on, their political system would be exacly the same.
It doesnt matter If they are all corupted by Lobbyism and Puppets of Big Industrials. Like Here in Germany, we have 4 big partys, but they all do the same politics, only a tiny bit different. So it doesnt matter for which party you are voting, you still get the same. The only real opposite Party is discriminated as far right, evil, they are a "Nazi" Party etc. in all Mainstream Media. They only dont want to loose their power and might, they wont realy want to do something for the people, only for their own ideology and big industries.
What I find hard is the acceptance of the American people to live this way? I am English, I live in middle England (Chesterfield) and I am just an ordanry bloke with an ordinary job. I currently get 32 days paid leave a year and on top of that, 1 day a month off. I go to the Dr, it cost me nothing, I have long term medication which costs me nothing. Makes us realise how lucky we are when I see things like this. USA = Land of the free? It really isn't.
so very true...In so many ways Americans are programmed just as much as North Koreans or the Chinese . . . . thge only difference is the size of the fridges
You can’t vote because you have a criminal record 😮 That really is shocking!! I can only speak for the UK Here. Everyone over 18 is allowed to vote. With exception to people IN prison! But once they are released and their punishment is over. They are free to vote like everyone else!
Quite worrying ,taking in consideration, that the US has the highest Incarceration rates per capita in the world. Makes you think of erosion of democracy and who should really be allowed to vote and who should not.
My grand mother told me in the 1960s when I was 6 or 7, that she lost her sister as the family could not afford the drugs to save her. This loss was before the founding of the NHS in Britain. The moral question is, should we be making money from the misery of other people? Or, what comes first - people or profit? This is not socialism, it is social care
@@dianeleitch Read carefully .... her Grandmother TOLD her in the 60s about losing her sister ; not that she lost her in the 60s . and the NHS was founded in the 40s
@DEAN-kx2ms 5th July 1948. To be exact. After the war but never got started completely (hospitals built etc.) until the early 50s. Don't be rude. Myself and my sisters were born in the 40s.
I live in Germany and I'm on welfare. Two years ago I got pulmonary embolism. I could hardly breathe. Luckily there was a hospital 100m away. So I walked there and got hospitalized, had a CT, was on intensive care and blood thinners and stayed there for 14 days. I payed a copay of 140 Euro, 10 per day. I wonder if I would still live if that happened in the US and if so, how much debt I would have.
A colleague of mine who emigrated from the U.S. over to Germany told me that today's U.S.A. is not really a country anymore but a *business* and as such isn't broken but working exactly as intended. Looking at videos like this one, I'm inclined to believe his words to be depressing yet most accurate. 🤔
I've seen comments on this video before and your problem in getting things to change isn't the government itself but mainly the brainwashed ignorant people who believe all the propaganda and still believe in the american dream. Once the people get informed and aware, the government will have to change. Our unions fought long and hard to create good labour laws. It wasn't easy and people suffered through it all but it was worth it. Our wonderful national health service came after the dreadful losses in the second world war and, while being flawed because of underfunding, has become one of our national treasures. Watch more videos like this and ignore the vitriol and lies that will inevitably come from people who are afraid of the truth. If you can't change the big things, change the small. It all adds up.
I love my American friends, but as a Dane it can truly be surreal to speak/listen to them sometimes. Slaving away 60-80 hours a week, hardly any vacation/holiday time to travel anywhere, yet claiming to be free. On a political note, it is also surreal to see & hear, how you're almost ready to kill each other over differences. My parents was married for 40 years & they literally never voted for the same party, what happened to agree to disagree in America ?, yet still have love for each other. & stripping you of your rights to vote over a bit of weed, pretty sure that is illegal, according to human rights, don't have any solutions to your problems, just here for some perspective. Hoping your country will improve fast & soon, for the benefit of ALL citizens. All the best from Denmark ❤
In Ireland you can't lose your right to vote. You can vote from prison if you want to. It's seems like much of the US does everything it can to disenfranchise as many people as possible.
Oh, believe me: the ´US´ is most *unlikely* EVER to ¨improve¨ in any significant meaningful way(s) unfortunately; such seems more or less just to be ¨built into¨ the system which they apparently so greatly uphold and deeply cherish.... ~💖
I have an American friend who came over to the UK for a holiday and stayed with us. I took him out one night and he decided he would match me and some of my mates pint for pint, big mistake !. He fell over in the pub toilet and split his head open, even though there was blood everywhere and he obviously needed stitches he refused to go to the hospital because he couldn't afford it, 20 minutes later he was in an ambulance, to taken to A and E, given 15 stiches and kept in overnight. The next morning he was given some breakfast and was checked over by a doctor and called me to collect him, total cost to him,apart from the loss of his credibility as a drinker.. zero pounds and zero pence. Cost to me £4.50 for parking. My friend Jarrod is now a NHS fanatic and dines out on this story at dinner parties.
Americans should never try to keep up in a British pub, the American pint is 16 fluid ounces, the UK pint is 20 Fluid Ounces, they don't realise that going pint for pint in the UK is going to hit them hard especially as our beers have higher alcohol levels as well.
We see freedom and solidarity as something different than USA! That's why we in my country and in most countries in Europe have free healthcare and free medicine after a certain sum. For example, people with Diabetes 1 and 2 and rheumatism get all care, equipment, and medicine such as pumps, syringes, insulin etc. for free (in my country)! That’s why all dental care up to age 23 is free and thereafter subsidized! That's why we have statutory vacations of 5-6 weeks, often more (and paid with 115%)! And get full paid at all public holidays (about 10 days)! That’s why our education up to the University is free and that the state subsidizes student loans, even the food at school is free for all students! That’s why we have parental leave at the birth of a child, 480 days to use freely until the child reaches the age of 12! You can keep 80% of the salary and almost all employers want you to take time off so that you feel comfortable at work! That's why you get to keep 80% of your salary when you are sick and at the same time expected to be home! That's why it is illegal for employers to dismiss anybody if you have not committed an obvious crime and if you negotiate with the union about it! That’s why many more people here dare to invest in starting a company because they know that if it goes bankrupt, you will not be left completely without security! That’s why we have freedom to Roam so that everyone has the right to be in nature no matter who owns the land! You can hike, tent, fish, pick berries / mushrooms and swim in all lakes without any sign with, no trespassing! An individual should not be able to prevent the freedom of others! That's why you can vote from home on many different parties or go to the polls directly in your vicinity! Parties that anyone can start without being dependent on financial conditions or receiving "bribes" from lobbyists! I could go on, but I think this is enough… You, who have the world's greatest wealth per capita, even if you stop stealing other countries' natural resources, could have a completely different standard of living for everyone in your country, if you dared to fight companies and a military force, whose cost is greater than the next 20 countries' spending on their military! I really hope more individuals in your country can and dare to show what it can look like and that you succeed in getting people to think!
Well, now that the Tories have f-i-n-a-l-l-y got chucked out, and Labour´s in, hopefully we shall quite soon start seeing things looking up; mind you, that´s if our Mr Sarmer doesn´t prove a total bell-end.... ~❤
In Britain our holidays aren't attached to the number of sick days we can take either. We'll usually get between 30 or 40 days paid holiday a year, but if you're sick, you're sick. I don't understand how in America you're limited to a specific number of 'allowed' days to be sick, it's ridiculous.
In Australia I had an agreed upon 10 sick leave days every year. If I didn’t take them or only a couple, I accrued 5 days and was paid out for any unused days every December. I also worked a “full time” 37.5/hour week, was paid for 35 and I could take 1 day a month off covered by the 4 x 2.5 hours of pay withheld … perfect for scheduling dental, medical or self improvement (hairdresser) appointments each month. In addition, the job was a flexible hours job and I could start any time between 7am-10 am and finish any time between 3pm-6pm which meant I could take a 2 hour lunch if I wanted as long as I did my 7 core hours each day. Oh, and they gave everyone Superannuation benefits, years before the Government mandated universal Superannuation. I loved that job and stayed up until I retired in 2003.
Very impressed with your reaction - and honesty. With your clear, genuine, moral outlook and desire you will always be winners regardless of what your country "inflicts" on you. All countries and societies have plusses and minuses. I am from Scotland and am sure you and your family would love it here. We do however have our own challenges and frustrations - drug deaths highest in Europe, highest tax rates in UK, decline in educational standards etc. The main thing is you have each other and your family - many people will envy you that.
The U.k has been moving more like the US over the last 15 years and it feels sad that the corporate world is destroying the empathy you talk about. Sending love.
I’ve had several friends and family in the UK say it’s the Tories. I’m American so I have to take their word for it. They have hope for Labour, though!
i`m a Aussie grandad , over the years i`ve used the ambo 5 times , throat cancer , 35 lots of radiation , 3 lots of chemo , had massive heart attack , hernia operation , busted appendix . in total over the years i`ve spent 6 weeks in hospital . total costs twice catching a cab home because no one could pick me up $ 24 au . all my prescriptions $7-90 au per script . unfortunately , you poor buggers in America , you are screwed by corporate greed .
That was the most disturbing thing to me in this video. I was shocked! There is no way you can take a persons civil rights that way! Its crazy, that if you fuck up as a young kid, you will cary it for the rest of your live. Its like beeing outlaw. Prisoners go to vote here in Finland during their time in prison. I was actually shocked that you can take your voting right away in Amerika! In China maybe… but USA!
Im from Denmark 🙂.. i could go on a rant here about this..... BUT you seem you have suffered enough already seeing the reality ...... i wish you and your family a happy life...
Americans wouldn't be able to pay those kinds of taxes. Their tax pressure is like one fifth that of the average european nation. Imagine an american waking up one day to see that their alcohol is 70% more expensive, their VAT shot up to 25%, their income tax is 10% higher, their tax brackets got lowered by 50% and gas cost 4 times more than usual. It'd be today's inflation times ten.
@@WolfHeathen It´s not a question of how low or high taxes are, the video pins down the main issue pretty good - the average american gets next to nothing in return for their tax dollars. That´s the thing that boggles my mind. There´s zero political will on either side of the aisle to change that. It´s just a massive looting project by various interest groups with the help of politicians from both parties. That´s why i feel sad for americans.
Hi, I'm a 60 year old Italian and like many of my generation I grew up with the myth of America. I want to point out that by American myth I don't mean getting rich or the lifestyle, but.....the great American spaces that give a sense of absolute freedom...the music, the great American music from Rock to Jazz... ...and the entertainment industry with its great movies. I also had the opportunity to visit your Country twice, once crossing it entirely from Yellowstone to New York passing through the great prairies and then Chicago, Niagara Falls, Cape Code etc etc. It was an epic road trip which confirmed everything I've always loved about America and I met some beautiful people. Recently, however, I saw some videos regarding the problem of homelessness in Los Angeles, the increase in crime with shootings and above all.....Kensington in Philadelphia. When I saw the situation in this city neighborhood I didn't want to believe it. In Europe something like this would not be tolerated first of all by the citizens themselves and then also by the authorities. A Country as advanced as the United States, which has always been idealized as a door to the future, cannot give this image of itself. The greatness of a country is recognized by the quality of life of its people.
I left the us 30 years ago. I saw the direction it was going in and got the hell out of dodge. I ended up in Australia. It’s not perfect, but way better than what I left behind!
You both are amazing, I used to think Americans were ignorant but i never understood the pressures you faced, please forgive me and I wish you the best ❤🇬🇧
I have seen several American videos about your living conditions. There were two that shocked me as a European. 1- a doctor who was on the frontline during COVID, He got sick, was in the hospital and currently has a debt of 3 million dollars to pay. I don't understand, his illness was because he was working to save people He got sick, was in the hospital and currently has a debt of 3 million dollars to pay. I don't understand, his illness was because he was working to save people. 2-In Europe there are rules for workers But also for employers. No one can fire anyone because they feel like it. If this happens, the employer must compensate the employee. Then there is "a safety net". A person who was fired for no valid reason requests unemployment benefit until they find a new job. There are rules to follow but there is security.I ask: Is it because they don't have these rules that there are so many homeless people? I realize that each case is different, but you can think
Despite its imperfections, the NHS is generally pretty functional. A bit too much info maybe, but here's an example. Last Thursday I had to leave work at lunchtime due to feeling very feverish and unwell, with a suspected UTI. At 3 pm I called 111 (non-emergency helpline) and spoke to an adviser. Less than 1 hour later I was called back by a doctor for a consultation and was prescribed antibiotics, emailed to my local pharmacy. He also recommended that I drop in a urine sample with my own doctor. By 5 pm I had taken my first dose of medication. Sample dropped in to doctor at 8 am the following morning, text message 2 hours later to make an appointment to discuss results - 5.30 pm the same day. Total cost, zero. As I am diabetic, ALL my prescriptions are free of charge.
I fully empathise with you guys. Seeing your reaction just shows how you care and wish to improve things in the USA. As a UK resident alongside our European neighbours, I'm sure many of us want to share insights on how much better things can be for our American cousins. I first visited the States as a student and observed aspects of American life that concerned me. It's become worse and the incredulity many of us express when we see and hear American politicians, we feel that US citizens are being misled and not receiving the fair, humane support you deserve. Also that you're being fed a heavily edited view of the wider world. Thank goodness for RUclips and many more of you now learning about how the rest of the World really lives, and travel to visit us. You would, of course along with your family be welcomed here in the UK. Sending my Best to you. 😊
I had cancer 13 years ago and was seen by my GP and when I told him the symptons he arranged for me to have an ultrasound. I had this, a biopsy and then an MRI and was then called in to see the Consultant. I was told I had cancer and was in hospital within 2 weeks having an operation. I also had the services of a MacMillan nurse who could answer any questions I had about my diagnosis at my appointments or by telephone. It took eight to ten weeks to recover and then I had radiation treatment. I had a check up every year until the 5th year when I was told I was in remission. This did not cost me any money as my taxes had paid for it
I am in England. UK NHS. Currently has problems. Waiting times etc..... But there is no charge for anything. Ambulance etc...All prescibed drugs carry a charge of about £9. Of course i have worked my life and paid my taxes for this. I am now over 60. All my prescriptions are now free. The stories from America. Cost. Bankruptcy. Scares me soo much. You seem nice honest open minded people. I will subscribe
I'm in the UK as well, I need an MRI scan, Got referred two weeks ago and I go next week for the scan. And to see my GP, you have to ring them after 8am and it's a first come, first serve system, if you ring after 8:30am you'll have missed the appointments for that day. I think we have a very good NHS and I'm proud we have one, it's not perfect, but better than a lot of places.
Fight to save your NHS, sir. Don’t fall or let the people in your life fall for the ruse of “defund a service to the point it’s breaking, then claim that it’s broken because it’s not private so privatization is the only way to fix it.”
Have you thought of emigrating to an English speaking country? Canada, Australia, UK or New Zealand would be great places for you to go, I think. I live in North Wales, UK, and I wouldn’t change that for anything.
We actually have. Jess's brother has lived in Germany, Poland, and The Netherlands. He currently lives in Poland and loves it. That and this channel has really made us consider it. It's just the price. We made some unfortunate financial decisions early in life. That and our student debt. We are doing our best to get out of debt over the next few years. We have a family of 5. It would take a lot more than we currently have to make a move like that.
@@RNTVGreetings from Australia, I have lived in 3 different countries (Canada, UK and Australia), but only once have moved with my family. It’s definitely a huge move, but all you can do is keep considering it and keep it in the back of your mind. Good luck with it all, and despite us Aussies tending to take the piss out of Americans at times, we would welcome you with open arms,
You guys, as a young family, would love it here in the Netherlands. Almost everyone is friendly, there are no shootings, and you've got your freedom to roam. We are very proficient in English. There are also a lot of expats who have RUclips channels, and when they visit friends or family back in the US, they mostly talk about experiencing reverse culture shock. Plus, you don’t have to worry about your children going to school by bicycle or playing with friends on playgrounds all over the place.
If you guys get sick it might be cheaper to have a vacation over here in the UK & get treated for free, I really feel for you guys, much love Wayne UK........🧡
Wow... i struggled to hold back the tears watching that video. I was offered two different jobs in the US, and aftyer doing a temporary stint in Vegas for nine months (not a good example) where i got a chance to see the 'real' life experience of living there, I turned both jobs down in a heartbeat. It's a fun place to vist, it really is, but I wouldn't live there or bring my kids up there. I also love the UK too much, even with all it's own flaws too haha
It's not your fault being Americans it's your government taking to much money of the working class it's not fair you're health care should be better for everyone not charge you for every dollar you earn
You are the first reaction channel ive watched that actually talks exessively about the things stated in the videos and I am glad you do. Its not like you can do anything about it but at least you see that something has to happen. If you ever decide to move, just know, you are welcome in Europe, we like smart Americans :)
I disagree with Dave Cross about the "everything" aspect. But there's definitely two things to take away from the video. Number one: the USA has never been nor ever will be the number one in everything. There are some things it excels at. But it is of utmost importance the US Americans learn to accept that honest, constructive self-reflection and criticism isn't a traitorous behavior but the only way forward to tackle it's inherent problems. Without acknowledging that problems exist and claiming everything is perfect as it is stifles all true progress. Number two: to achieve any real progress the USA will have to cut deep, very very deep into many of its preconceived notions of freedoms and liberties, analyze them with an open mind, and change what needs to be changed, no matter which side of the political aisle they sit on. For that the USA will have to become a democratic country, without the three most stifling concepts: the winner-takes-all principle, the first-through-the-gate principle, and the electoral college with its associated sister problem of gerrymandering. On top of that campaign funding should be capped at reasonable limits from any source, as well as an absolute limit. Without these changes the USA will never learn to tolerate other opinions, but develop an ever increasing divide into "us or them".
As a non-American, I have often wondered what you Americans mean by the term 'freedom' and what you believe makes the USA the 'freest country in the world'?
They have been told they are the "land of the free" everyday in school and everyday as they go about life. They don't question it and don't have to explain it to anyone. It just is.
They're a delusional bunch, not these people personally but a lot of Americans are. The majority of Americans I met were rude, obnoxious, arrogant and thought they were something special and better than anyone else, sad people who went around chanting "USA USA USA" "We're number one" like good little brainwashed sheep. I've met plenty of French, Australian, German, Latvian, Lithuanians, Polish and Romanians.... I've met probably 10x as many Spanish people, and whilst some were rude, most I met were not. If I was forced to leave the UK for whatever reason and had a choice between moving to Spain or the USA, I'd be learning a whole new language.... I've been to the USA twice, not for a long time mind, almost 20 years ago was the last time I was there... and sure I'd like to go back to relive childhood memories or for a holiday - but you could not pay me to live in that utter cesspit of a place, where the delusional bunch harp on about "Freedom" yet are closer to "Slavery" in their working conditions than anyone else they compare themselves to. Americans have less "Freedom" than most countries in the world, yet they are so deluded and brainwashed they just believe it.
I feel so lucky to live in England. I felt I needed to visit my Doctor at the age of sixty nine, within three weeks I'd seen my Doctor, had a hospital appointment and an operation for cervical cancer!! God bless our N.H.S.
Hi, I´m german. Because i have a good Job i have to pay 7,90 % of my Brutto to the "Health Insurance". Sounds much as long u have no trouble. Last year in May got unconscious in a Park and broke my left Leg. 7 hours later i own a Titan insert and two screws in that Leg. Stayed 10 days the had to pay 100€ for this, 3 weeks of rehabilitation nothing. Dezember last year the same happened. Brought with Emergency to a hospital specialilezed of stroke. Checked out by MRT , CRT and EEG. Geuss what i payed!?
I commend you for watching this. It is hard, but very true. So sorry you can’t vote after all these years, you seem to have changed your life for the better and I wish you both well.
Here's a thought: for just about any major surgery, it is cheaper to FLY TO EUROPE AND BACK ON A PRIVATE JET and have the surgery done there than to have it done in the US.
Hi Ian from Glasgow Scotland I had lung cancer I had 5 doses of radiotherapy and scans .I had different appointments over 2 years thankfully I'm now fully recovered it was all free .I looked and in the USA it would have cost up to £30,000 .wow I wish these big medical companies would have some empathy and think of suffering patients everywhere .been enjoying your reactions .all the best to you and your family .
If you start checking out these kind of videos, highlighting the differences between the USA and the rest of the world, especially Europe, you are in for quite a ride! Quite the rabbit hole!
Thanks for being so open minded and give an opportunity to those videos. Most of Americans simply go mad at the title and refuse to have a look at it. You're a step higher than most "patriotic" human being, no matter the country he/she lives in
@@AlBarzUK So do most Americans. And actually the UK is more generous in some respect with taxes... in a tax-state in the USA, you pay tax on any earnings. In the UK, no matter where you are, you pay ZERO tax on the first £12,750 as this is (or was) the "personal allowance" figure. For example, if you live in the UK and you earn £15,000 a year working part time... £12,750 is "tax free".. so the "taxable amount" you would pay tax on is £2,250. At £15,000 that puts you in the 20% tax band, thus you only pay £450 in tax in that entire year.
Listening to the two of you, whether sitting 'side by side' or '8 feet apart', has reminded me that there are fine people as yourselves prepared to be informed or talk to us about your shared experiences, even if that means using food stamps. It's refreshing and well worth watching. Thank you both 🙏
You are both wonderful empathic people, and I like that you slowly are lifting the veil on your world views. It is not an easy road to take, and looking unfavorably at your own country always hurts. It you are interested, (and if you feel like you can take it) there is a very good video that shows how the US compares to the world, looking primarily on workers rights. It is called "America compared: Why other countries treat there people so much better". It talks about low-wage workers, paid vacation time and paid parental leave among some other things. It shines the light on what you already discussed here, how the US is run like a big corporation.
I just wanted to say that it is great to see you warm-hearted, open-minded, interested, empathic people. I think, everyone who sees this video can empathize what you feel and express. Cheer up and keep on advocating for humanity, fairness and love instead of greed, envy and hate. I understand that it feels hopeless, but never forget: every benefit that people are enjoying today everywhere in the world, has been fought for in the past (and must be defended every day).
Well done you two, ( especially the pretty one with the exceptionally long arms ! ) Your channel is one of the very best, full of real substance and humour, please keep on doing what you’re doing. ❤
in Denmark a McDonald worker is paid about 25-dollar pr hour, 37-hour workweek, 6-week paid vacation, one year paid parental leave, 50/100 % overtime payment, - all union negotiated agreements, we don't have government minimum wage
Corporate America executives have become more greedy as the years go by. It used to be corporations had a standard…the CEO made approximately 50-100 % more than their line employees. Today most corporation executives, depending on their position level, make 50 to 4000+% more than their line employees. All this in the last 60+ years. What happened? Politicians decided to give corporations and not families the increasing edge in tax break loopholes. Why do we reward those who care more about their bottom line than the average American citizen? Bottom line America’s middle class is taking the brunt of politician’s decisions. It’s the reason Biden should hire Katie Porter on his staff. She’s relentless and has taken a beating for her reporting facts about corporations and political donations.
Great respect and thanks for sharing your very personal story with us. I was also caught with drugs as a teenager, I also have a criminal record, but here in Germany, depending on the severity of the crime, your criminal record will be erased from the register after a few years. But you never lose the right to vote. Even in prison, people vote. No one has to register to vote, you will automatically receive your election certificate. On the subject of healthcare, I can tell you something exciting for Americans. 13 years ago, my second youngest daughter suddenly had cramps in the evening. We immediately called an ambulance. First a helicopter arrived (we live really rural) and when the doctor was at the door, the ambulance arrived as well. The helicopter was not needed and we went by ambulance to the nearest hospital. After three days and many examinations, our daughter was able to return home. It was mild epilepsy for which we were prescribed medication, but since then it has never recurred. Our cost for all this with an extra bed for three days in the hospital? 80,- € If you slowly spread the seeds among the people that there are functioning social systems with which the economy and society can do well, then at some point the seeds will certainly sprout.
Talking about taxes you should react to Evan Evingers video taxes the US v the UK. Evan is American so talks about stateside taxes and his friend talks about UK taxes his videos are always fun and informative. One of the main takeaways is how much easier it is in the UK as taxes are mostly worked out on your behalf so there's often no need to do any work or need to worry that you might of made a mistake.
Evan has a brand. He is an American in the UK criticizing America. He says whatever ever necessary to appeal to that audience. If you contradict him with any evidence to the contrary he will just delete you. I got canceled when he made bizarre statements about American school lunches…. I went to the website of the schools I went to here in Kansas and pasted in the menu. I got whacked. Evan is entertaining but not honest.
In Aotearoa New Zealand we have a system for most employees called PAYE (Pay As You Earn) where tax is deducted by your employer and paid to Inland Revenue before your wages go into your bank account, As a result, you rarely have to have any other dealings with IR, unless you qualify for certain repayments (by them to you) at the end of the tax year. We also have a system of government-operated retirement savings that receive some subsidies from the government (in addition to mandated Govt. Superannuation payment ("pensions") after the age of 65 for everyone) that are deducted from your pay by the employer (and also subsidised by the employer). Sounds complicated, but it operates very smoothly and is now considered normal by all workers.
@@martinbynion1589 sounds almost exactly the same as the UK in fact I believe the name is even the same.it just makes sense for them to calculate what you pay, I mean you can always appeal but at least you won't get sent to prison or fined a huge amount just because you put a decimal point in the wrong place.
Pauses are not a problem, if you hadn't reacted I would have been surprised. That is the whole point of what you do, to see, hear and analyse the various things you choose to feature. Your empathetic responses are what makes your channel worth watching ❤🙋♀️🇬🇧🤗
In most european countries you get 6 mandatory weeks paid vecation. 52 weeks paid parental leave. Free education. And in Norway you get paid to go to college. The problem is news and politicians says that everything is great, when alot could be b better. Glad to see americans get to see how many other countries do it. Its not perfect in our countries either, but the most important stuff is better here. And its important to learn about the world. Im lucky i live in Norway. Our wealth belongs to the people. And we glad our tax money goes to people who needs it. Great reaction! Subscribed. You seem like great people😊 The americans i have met have been really nice people! Would be really happy if you react to our king speach on our national day. Norway. Its a 7 min clip but you see how he talks to our people! The vid is called Norway is us by jan brogger
My family is from Norway originally and I want to emigrate back. Except you still have to pay American taxes, even though you are no longer a citizen. It's ridiculous.
After a mini stroke. I saw my GP on Monday. Saw a specialist on Tuesday. Had scans and examinations over the next four days in a single room in hospital. The most expensive part of the treatment? Car parking!
In Australia we have a minimum wage for adults of almost $30 per hour, my 16 year old gets paid $17 per hour, then on top of that the employer has to put %12 in my supper annuation for when I retire, we have a national health service, our government even subsidies our medication prices.
I’m only 19 minutes into this video. Now I’m going to blow your minds! Bear ing mind I am a low skilled worker! I had chest pains and was struggling to breathe, so the emergency service were called! The first one to turn up was an emergency first care responder as the nearest Ambulance was 12 minutes away from me. The Ambulance turned up, they spent 40 minutes with me stabilising me, they then rushed me to hospital, where I was assessed as having pulmonary embolism. I was in the emergency trauma room for 8 hrs while they worked out what was wrong with me. I was then transferred to intensive care unit where I spent 5 days, in those 5 days I had 3 lots of X rays, 2 ultra sounds and a cat scan. They gave me drugs to help break down the blood clots in my lungs throughout my stay there. There was no paperwork for me to fill in, and the cost of all that to me? Zero! It didn’t cost me a dime as you might say. And another little thing! I am a diabetic! Over here in the UK that is a life threatening illness, this being so means that I get all my medication free of charge! Yes I have paid for this through slightly higher tax, but when I need it I don’t have to worry about how much it is going to cost or whether or not I will be bankrupt afterwards. Unlike Americans.
"we have so much freedom that we can eat what we want" that's part of the problem because that also means you can be fed whatever someone else serves. resulting in worse unhealthy products like bread with additives that are only their to make it last longer so the producer can make more money.
Hi Guy's. 11 months ago I suffered a Stroke and was taken to a hospital where they have a specialist Stroke team/ward, where I spent a week. Fortunately it was not the worst kind of Stroke, so after a week I was transferred to a Stroke recovery unit where I was treated by specially trained staff. Physiotherapists, nursing staff, other therapists and general care staff. I was there for 9 weeks. Fed everyday (3 meals), they helped to clean me in the early days cared for me and made me feel that anything is possible in my long recovery. After the 9 weeks I was discharged and given some equipment, at home, to help in my recovery. I've had a therapist come to my home every couple of weeks to help with exercises. I live in the U K and this has not cos me a PENNY. I thank the Nation Health Service (NHS) for their professionalism. Stay well.
I think some people think he's just talking about income tax. If you compare all federal & state taxes, sales, vehicle rego, not to mention the appalling US tipping "culture", with other countries' impositions you get a clearer idea of how much you're left with.
Here in Australia I can see a Doctor the same day if it isn't too late...but the next day is almost guaranteed and I can go see any medical centre or Doctor I choose. Scans, pathology and other things are usually done and the results are usually ready within the week.
As a non American I am blown away. I'm an Aussie. I live a block away from a major trauma hospital. I have had to call an ambulance . It was $0 dollars. My husband had a major mountain bike accident and had to be helicoptored out to hospital .. $0 Yes we pay ambulance insurance but it is less than 100 aud a year no matter how many kids you have . .but once in hospital we pay nothing. Pay nothing for MRI or surgery full stop. And if we want to see a doctor, we go that day and pay nothing. Also prisoners and ex felons are still required to vote.
The political and judicial system was forged to maintain the elitist rulers. The free market determines much such as the cost of drugs in America. Of course many Americans will live well which of course is a double edged sword such in the case of the dubious contents of what is allowed in American food. The U.K. also has extremes of wealth and poverty again that is because we all have incompetent political and judicial systems. How can it be "democratic" when a rich person affords the best of lawyers where the poor get the bottom of the barrel and the law is supposed to represent equality under the law.
That film explained what many countries have known for a very long time. I hope that brave people shining a light on the truth will bring about change. You guys are worth so much more 💗
I'm French. Wifey is American. She literally fled the US late 2016 (I'll let you figure why...). We've just renewed her French Health Insurance card at the immediate cost of... 10 euros (a recent identity photo, a couple of printed documents, and me delivering the whole to the appropriate mailbox). All of that through my (and many others French citizens) taxes. Health care should not be a worry, nor a burden. You should not have to SUE your saviors for damages, just because while saving your life, you ended up incurring medical bills so high that even Willie Nelson is left behind.
Because we are told that our cost burden would be incredibly high and that we’d have really long waiting times. That and no one would be able to pick their doctor. Mind you, this is all stupid logic if you know the realities of how our healthcare system works. But half this country believes we’d pay too much and suffer for it.
Thank God you two found each other, your children are very blessed. No one person can change the world, but if each and every person treated others as they would like to be treated themselves the world would be a better place. You have already made steps in that direction, by caring and putting it out there, now others are aware, and so it snowballs. The people who make vicious comments aren't worth listening to. Social media allows unkind people to do that without comeback, it says more about them, not you. Keep sharing the truth, but also keep showing the funny stuff. Our British sense of humour is at the root of what has got us through tough times, and it still applies today. We see the funny side of the absurd, which creates emotional balance and a shared feeling of us being in it together. I have written more responses to your channel than any other, having only just found you, that is bcos you have touched my heart, I'll stop rabbiting on and wish you well. P.S. I loved seeing Freddie Mercury, with the rest of Queen of course, at Live Aid on one of your videos. The best front man ever, imho, and a really nice guy too, very intellegent. We were proud he was one of us, but happy to share him with the rest of the world. Gone too soon, RIP Freddie ❤
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I just think what's point in being the richest country In the world if the government doesn't provide a good life for the working people ?
I get 14 weeks off full paid plus public holidays and 6month full pay sick then sick 6months half pay in one year
Taking your right to vote because you have a record is mad. You are still a citizen. And that record being permanent blows my mind..
Right wing politicians talk(lying) about trickle down economy but Jess mentioned regarding her work WHAT in reality trickles down.
I´m from Sweden and have watched a lot whats going on in the US. My main takeaway politically is that it´s going to take along time of struggle to change things at the top and therefore voting in the smaller elections is important. Change from the bottom up. A lot of people around the world is rooting for you.
However, first stop the former guy from holding office ever again. And Mike, even if your vote is taken away, you can still affect others in their view of things.
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As a Dutch guy, the biggest problem is that a 2 party system is not a democracy. It is a system that is like a pendulum going from one side to the other without the possibility to change things for the better. That combined with a large lower and middle class that is lied to about how great America is on a daily basis and is told how evil a normal human social system paid on base of income is. I truly hope that the average American wakes up and broadens their view and look at how expat American describe how well living in other countries that are social (no not socialisme or comunist) and the real freedom affordable healthcare, normal PTO, paid sickleave , job security,quality food etc. etc. can be achieved and have a comfortable wealthy life. And to be frank I am a liberal that vote right (of the middle) and can attest that being social is everything but evil.
I have commented elsewhere about my situation in the UK. I really do feel Americans need to band together to achieve better employment rights. American companies operate in European countries and make sufficient profits to make it worth their while People need to have time from work to reinvigorate themselves and enjoy family time. Rested workers are more productive. In companies I've worked in if you do not book your holidays your boss will do it for you and tell you when your holiday is. I was expected to take 1 week between the new year and end May, 2 weeks in the summer and 1 week in the autumn. We always had 3 days off at Christmas, Christmas day, boxing day and 27th plus New Years day. These 4 days came out of your holiday allocation. No business is allowed to open on Easter Sunday and Sunday trading is limited to 6 hours for large companies usually supermarkets.
The balance between employers and employees is very one sided in the USA. I'm not sure how you can go about getting better conditions. Sorry I have no solution for you.
it seems your eyes have been opened. if you wanna move germany is one of the more stable places. but central europe is generally pretty nice to live in. the taxes are quite high compared to canada and britain but the social security and healthcare as well as the infrastructure that money goes to tends to actually get done unlike other places.
The true yardstick of a healthy nation is not measured in monetary wealth but in the way they treat their downtrodden and people in need.
Pretty sure wealth plays a huge part along with shared culture and productivity.
Damn right, there will always be those that fall between the cracks but yea totally.
According to ghandi yes, not according to the banks or politicians though.
@@LarryBonson😂 No. Just look at the UAE. Grow up.
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As a European these are the four most shocking aspects of American society, and this is why I rejected an offer for a job there over 20 years ago:
. the lack of a decent and cheap healthcare system.
. the "live to work" vs "work to live" mentality.
. the excessive interference and power of religion.
. the crime rate.
I've visited the U.S. twice as a tourist (and actually enjoyed it), but sorry there's no way I'd live there.
Totally agree with this, love to visit the USA on holidays, especially on fly-drives but have turned down job offers due to the terrible 'benefits' which in reality should be 'rights' like paternity leave, health care and paid holidays. I'm diabetic so the healthcare cost for just medication alone was eye watering, let alone if you needed anything extra! The religion thing was a bit of an eye opener too, like going back in time 100 years 😮
The really sad part is that the working classes in the US are kept in this delusion thinking they have it good when really they are treated like dirt. No wonder the Us has so many mega rich companies, you just have to think about how they achieved that wealth.
Religion is the one and only good thing we have left here, and even then that's going away too....most of my generation is totally lost. And so many religious people here have an abysmally hypocritical and nominal faith anyway
@@OzzieMozzie777 religion Poisons everything
@@fionagregory9147 to say religion poisons everything is to say humanity poisons everything. You can be in denial all you want, but humans are inherently religious. The religion we practice and the direction that practice takes society towards is the source of contention in a chaotic world engulfed by degeneracy and moral decay. The world is neither a truly happier nor a better place than it was a century ago. "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" is a lie fed to you by the people providing you with the bread and circuses to distract you from their corruption and manipulation.
@@fionagregory9147 No it doesn't. People poison everything, including religion.
I was at a wedding in Scotland and an American fell down the stairs and an ambulance was called and she said "I do not want that it will cost me a fortune"... we had too explain to her that our first responders nor really anybody in the NHS have any interest in charging you... she was like "really".... we all said "Yes Really"
That's amazing!
Of course not. Their government takes 20%-50% of the people's income for taxes. It's very well paid into.
@@RNTV It's not really amazing, it's the way it should be, the problem is that in the USA healthcare is operated for profit in the UK it is operated for need.
Same as in Australia. Ambulance is free.
@@RNTV yeah same in Germany ambulance rides cost 10€ administration fees... if you want a really great video on this topic (perhaps a little less biased) watch the channel "Type Ashton" - many videos comparing Germany/europe to the US and alö the well researched and high production value and from an american family in Germany, that really loves the US still. You can choose any video from them and I will watch it ;-)
As a nurse in Scotland I had 33 days annual leave and 8 public holidays. That’s 41 days or over 8 weeks holiday a year. The most valuable asset of any country is its people. They should be well rested and taken care of. America should take note!
Whilst ´America´ on the other hand actually does more or less n-o-t-h-i-n-g to in any way truly *benefit* its - NON-ultra rich - population....
It's interesting that Walmart were mentioned in the video; Walmart came to Europe in both Germany and the UK where they bought existing companies and then imposed their ethos on them. Both in Germany and the UK almost from the get go they began to lobby to have laws changed so they could cut employee protections. They claimed that without these changes the would not be able to operate efficiently and that jobs would be lost. It was pointed out to them in Germany that other companies were operating and making profits so it wasn't the system it had to be greed on the part of Walmart. They eventually withdrew from Germany. In the UK they bought a supermarket chain called ASDA and immediately ran into problems when they were paying female workers less than male workers for doing the same job. The unions at ASDA went to court and won meaning Walmart were suddenly liable for millions of pounds in backpay for those female workers. Walmart have since sold ASDA and withdrawn from the UK as well.
Somewhat ironically the two main competitors that Walmart found in Germany, Lidl and Aldi have now begun to expand into the USA possibly something that wouldn't have happened if Walmart hadn't have gone for their market.
Thanks for sharing this info. We've never heard of this. We have an Aldi very close to us. We love shopping there. Now I will love it even more with this context.
@@RNTV There are two Aldi's, Aldi Nord (north) and Aldi Sud (south) Aldi Nord owns Trader Joes and Aldi Sud owns the Aldi store near you
@@RNTV What's really crazy in our eyes, is the story about the Walmart lady.
She took one day too much off from work than Walmart's policy allowed because she was sick?
For Europeans, this concept is unthinkable!!!! We just don't have a specific number of "sick days" allowed. You cannot plan sickness!
In Europe, when your're sick - you're sick... and you take a sick day. - That's it. It's so simple. There is no real limit. You stay away from work as long as you need to recover.
And you have to keep in mind, that in addition to that, most countries have a lot of PAID holidays. And on top, every worker gets (mandated by law!) a minimum of 20 paid days of per year for vacation, while in fact many get about 30 days off.
You call all those things employee "benefits" - while for most other countries, these things are "worker's rights".
For example, there is a law that limits my working time to 10 hours maximum per day. No matter how hard my company would try to push me to work longer, there is no chance! If the government finds out that a company forces their employees to work longer, they get really in trouble!
Our laws allow workers to keep a healthy work-life-balance with time to rest and recharge your energy. Americans live to work. We work to live.
I worked at Asda for over 20 years. Before Walmart took over Asda colleagues were a happy bunch, the company looked after its workforce. After the takeover things went downhill rapidly, they cut staffing levels to the point where we were all expected to do the work of two, sometimes three people. Of course no-one can do that and people started to leave, colleagues with over 15, 20 even 30 years service left taking all that experience with them. Moral was low the shops were a mess and many customers shopped elsewhere. Thank goodness Walmart sold (most) of their interest in Asda to a British company. Walmart literally destroyed Asda.
@@RNTV There's this video of an American explaining why Aldi is so shoppable compared to other stores like walmart: ruclips.net/video/bKJXztteyJM/видео.html
As a 67 year old man living in the UK and just suffered a heart attack 6 weeks ago, called for an ambulance which arrived within 4 minutes, charge zero pounds, on the operating tables as soon as i arrived at hospital, two scents fitted, zero pounds, four days in hospital, zero pounds, life time medication, zero pounds. Love the UK 🇬🇧.
As a Brit,this blows me away! In 2020 I was diagnosed with cancer,I’m fine now,but the follow up appointments with doctors, consultants and Ive lost track of the amount of scans, MRI, CAT, numerous others,runs to about 170 separate appointments. If I was American,I would now be dead. It’s that scary, I just couldn’t have paid for what my fantastic country has done for me. God bless all you folks over the pond & please rise up against this lunacy from your leaders.
As you said, you would be dead, but broke too, probably the family has to come up with the money So I've heard somewhere. I'm. Not American but from the Netherlands. Last 2 years I was in hospital for 1 week and almost 2 weeks, i never saw a bill from hospital and ambulance.
I thought the same watching this and wondered how much debt I would have after suffering a stroke at 29, all those scans(like yourself) the intensive physio and aftercare not to mention the medication and physical aids required. I imagine I'd likely be in a box underground!
I read last week a woman saying her American parents are divorcing after 42 years. Because the husband is terminally ill from cancer and doesnt want his wife to inherit his massive healcare bills. Sick country!
@@martindunstan8043If you survived your medical emergency it sounds like if you are American you would die afterwards from the shock of the cost!
My ex-wife was terminally ill from cancer. She didn't want to die in hospital, so she was provided with all that was needed, oxygen concentrator etc, to enable her partner to look after her and for her to spend her last days at home.
In the UK, there were no costs involved.
Struggling to get my head around someone losing the right to vote, but someone can run for the presidency literally from prison.
the founding fathers words are like a holy book in America. They mentioned that a criminal cannot vote, but forgot to include that a criminal cannot run for president XD
@@Tony-wu4wk Oooops!!! :o)
@@Tony-wu4wk
I'm from Britain. The Biden/Harris administration has made things even worse due to the unbelievable amount of unchecked illegal immigrants they have allowed to cross the American border. The one weapon that low skilled workers previously had was that they could strike but now they can be replaced in an extremely short time. There isn't enough high end jobs because anybody that tries to build a business finds there up against powerful competitors and so new businesses tend to fail. The same has happened in Britain in the last decade and is going to get much, much worse.
And you cannot if you aren't a christian. Imagine paying to give birth, I'm sure jesus woulda loved that, (as your migrant muslim doctor delivers your baby). Such a fucked country its wild haha
Hello. I'm Portuguese, I'm 67 years old and I ask myself how it is possible that the North American people consent to this type of daily crimes. How come so many media figures don't denounce this type of injustice? This is simply horrible. Pay to have a child? Please...WAKE UP. I have no words to hide my indignation.
The answer is willfuly ignorance
It's the "American Dream" 🤪
A lot feel powerless and stuck. We don't know where to begin to cause change. So many Americans have given up that they don't even bother to vote anymore.
turn out America system is a true COMMUNIST
@@kristalhutchings7257 that’s something else.
What a choice for you all over there to have to make,Trump or Biden,two cheeks of the same arse we say over here,meet the new boss,same as the old boss (with thanks to The Who)
Mind you,our own country is “led” by globalists who look on the people as nuisances,but we make lots of noise about them.
Stand up the great people of America and fight back,get organised before it’s too late.
That was great, if not a little sad, Im in the UK, England. My wife has Multiple Sclerosis, and is disabled, she is on about 30 pills day. We have been provided with an overhead hoist on a track, I use to lift her into her shower chair, and wheel chair. We also got a powered wheelchair. She gets the pediatrist visit once a month, and Dr makes house calls, Ambulance transport for hospital appointments. All free. In the UK we are proud of our NHS. We understand that if everyone puts in a little, we all get the help when we need it, it's called a caring society.
It is. It's also a socialist idea which works.
WATCH - America Compared: Why Other Countries Treat Their People So Much Better
Yes a good video, and he made a follow up of that one
I would recommend this too!
I would also add-
-"Lies the USA told me about Germany (and everywhere else in the world)"
"First time you realized America really messed you up"
I came back to the UK after 29 years in the States. I am now 76 and to say the NHS is a treasure is an understatement. ALL doctors, hospital,specialists, appointments, and prescription all paid through every taxpayer, so no bills, no debts, no worries
With the exception of pensioners you forgot to mention.
@user-vy4hh4ot2h I am a pensioner!
@user-vy4hh4ot2h
I'm lucky enough to have quite a good pension, significantly more than the personal tax allowance. While I don't pay tax directly on my state pension, (that is, I receive the full amount every month untaxed) my state pension is, nevertheless, taxed indirectly. The state pension is added to my other works pensions, and my total income, minus my personal tax allowance, is then taxed at the standard rate. This means that my works pensions are, in effect, taxed at a higher rate to make up for the fact that my state pension is not directly taxed at all. So pensioners do pay tax indirectly on their pensions if their total income exceeds the personal tax allowance limit. The real "crime" here is that the basic state pension is so low that it does not exceed the personal tax allowance. I think ALL pensioners should be paying tax - because the basic state pension should significantly exceed the personal tax allowance.
I'm not complaining about paying tax, I know that I'm very lucky to have such a good pension. I don't object to paying whatever tax is due, especially since I know that a significant proportion of that tax will be used to fund the NHS. I just mention it as a point of information.
@@sirderam1 Tax? well the new chancellor will ensure you pay tax on everything including the state pension, which I feel will be added to the total value of your estate and all pensions, to charge even more tax! Oh then there's the council tax rise on top of that. I f you call her, I am sure she will oblige and take more of your money!! They will do what they always do-waste it!
45,000 to 60,000 Americans die yearly due to inability to afford healthcare. Over 500,000 file for bankruptcy due to inability to pay medical bills. Medical debt is the number one cause of bankruptcy in the US.
That's insane...
And imagine in this video, the USA being below Bangladesh and Sudan on some of the scales... And imagine the amount of food aid sent from the USA to the refugee camps in war-torn Sudan..
They die because they don't want to go to the hospital. It's illegal to deny anyone basic health care. Also, I find it hilarious that americans start college funds for their kids to get diplomas in shit that won't land them a job but they never seem to bother starting a health care fund for when their kids need to pay the hospital bill.
Enjoy your ‘freedom’ America. Lots of love from a Disabled Brit who gets all his meds and disability aids (wheelchair, electric scooter, Star Trek toilet etc) for free. Nothing. Gratis. Zilch.
And that is awful, the difference between the US and the UK health-wise is the US has a healthcare business the UK has a healthcare service.
@@tonyhemphill5366 That's not correct. They're both businesses. The difference is in the payment method. In the UK you pay with taxes, in the US you pay out-of-pocket. The government is just a middleman in the financial transaction between you and the health care service.
I'm from Amsterdam, The Netherlands and it makes me physically sick that you can't vote because of some weed.
America is truly messed up.
whats more messed up is that rich people have now made billions off of the new laws in america. but others are still in prison for it. INSANE
Yeah i had no idea that criminals can't vote in the USA. Here in Finland you can vote in jail 😆
@@heidipartanen4076 Ah, but you live in a civilised country! My late partner was from Helsinki. 😏
As a Dutch, having a relationship with an American lady, we quite often discuss the differences. If you want to create a healthy society, you as a society need to make sure that ALL have a decent way of living. In my opinion, one of the biggest problem is the way your votes are handled. You are caught in a two party dictatorship, funded by big companies (read bought). Overhere we have the "each vote counts" system, last election we had to choose between 26 different parties, of which 15 parties managed to reach the thresshold and are currently in our Dutch "house of representatives". 4 parties are currently negotiating to form a coalition (we never have one party having the absolute majority, so the power is never in the hand of one party alone). The benefit of having such a varity of parties, is that corruption is less likely to happen and if politicians fail, it is easier to vote them out......because of so many alternatives we do not have the "I don't like my candidate, but I will most definately not vote for the enemy" mentality. Another problem is the media (propaganda) in the USA.
yeah America is not much different from communist china when you think about it. The only difference in America is that they allow the people to choose which of the 2 far right parties that should be in control.
If Communist china had 2 communist parties that the people could vote on, their political system would be exacly the same.
It doesnt matter If they are all corupted by Lobbyism and Puppets of Big Industrials. Like Here in Germany, we have 4 big partys, but they all do the same politics, only a tiny bit different. So it doesnt matter for which party you are voting, you still get the same. The only real opposite Party is discriminated as far right, evil, they are a "Nazi" Party etc. in all Mainstream Media. They only dont want to loose their power and might, they wont realy want to do something for the people, only for their own ideology and big industries.
What I find hard is the acceptance of the American people to live this way? I am English, I live in middle England (Chesterfield) and I am just an ordanry bloke with an ordinary job. I currently get 32 days paid leave a year and on top of that, 1 day a month off. I go to the Dr, it cost me nothing, I have long term medication which costs me nothing.
Makes us realise how lucky we are when I see things like this. USA = Land of the free? It really isn't.
so very true...In so many ways Americans are programmed just as much as North Koreans or the Chinese . . . . thge only difference is the size of the fridges
You can’t vote because you have a criminal record 😮
That really is shocking!!
I can only speak for the UK Here.
Everyone over 18 is allowed to vote.
With exception to people IN prison!
But once they are released and their punishment is over.
They are free to vote like everyone else!
In Germany, you can also vote in prison unless you have been convicted of treason or espionage.
Quite worrying ,taking in consideration, that the US has the highest Incarceration rates per capita in the world. Makes you think of erosion of democracy and who should really be allowed to vote and who should not.
@@f.d.robben159 That's overkill tho. Murderers are allowed to vote?
@@spring_in_paris Yup ... because prisons too are a business in the USA!!!
@@micade2518 I know. Mindblowing. When you think about it, an elected government thus gives up an important part of its power.
My grand mother told me in the 1960s when I was 6 or 7, that she lost her sister as the family could not afford the drugs to save her. This loss was before the founding of the NHS in Britain. The moral question is, should we be making money from the misery of other people? Or, what comes first - people or profit? This is not socialism, it is social care
The NHS was founded in the early 50s after WW2 .
@@dianeleitch Read carefully .... her Grandmother TOLD her in the 60s about losing her sister ; not that she lost her in the 60s . and the NHS was founded in the 40s
@DEAN-kx2ms 5th July 1948. To be exact. After the war but never got started completely (hospitals built etc.) until the early 50s. Don't be rude. Myself and my sisters were born in the 40s.
I live in Germany and I'm on welfare. Two years ago I got pulmonary embolism. I could hardly breathe. Luckily there was a hospital 100m away. So I walked there and got hospitalized, had a CT, was on intensive care and blood thinners and stayed there for 14 days. I payed a copay of 140 Euro, 10 per day. I wonder if I would still live if that happened in the US and if so, how much debt I would have.
A colleague of mine who emigrated from the U.S. over to Germany told me that today's U.S.A. is not really a country anymore but a *business* and as such isn't broken but working exactly as intended. Looking at videos like this one, I'm inclined to believe his words to be depressing yet most accurate. 🤔
Coming soon . . . . ROLLERBALL
@@DEAN-kx2mshell the Corporations in Rollerball seem downright angelic compared to the corporations in the real world
I've seen comments on this video before and your problem in getting things to change isn't the government itself but mainly the brainwashed ignorant people who believe all the propaganda and still believe in the american dream. Once the people get informed and aware, the government will have to change. Our unions fought long and hard to create good labour laws. It wasn't easy and people suffered through it all but it was worth it. Our wonderful national health service came after the dreadful losses in the second world war and, while being flawed because of underfunding, has become one of our national treasures. Watch more videos like this and ignore the vitriol and lies that will inevitably come from people who are afraid of the truth. If you can't change the big things, change the small. It all adds up.
I love my American friends, but as a Dane it can truly be surreal to speak/listen to them sometimes. Slaving away 60-80 hours a week, hardly any vacation/holiday time to travel anywhere, yet claiming to be free. On a political note, it is also surreal to see & hear, how you're almost ready to kill each other over differences. My parents was married for 40 years & they literally never voted for the same party, what happened to agree to disagree in America ?, yet still have love for each other. & stripping you of your rights to vote over a bit of weed, pretty sure that is illegal, according to human rights, don't have any solutions to your problems, just here for some perspective. Hoping your country will improve fast & soon, for the benefit of ALL citizens. All the best from Denmark ❤
In Ireland you can't lose your right to vote. You can vote from prison if you want to. It's seems like much of the US does everything it can to disenfranchise as many people as possible.
Oh, believe me: the ´US´ is most *unlikely* EVER to ¨improve¨ in any significant meaningful way(s) unfortunately; such seems more or less just to be ¨built into¨ the system which they apparently so greatly uphold and deeply cherish.... ~💖
I have an American friend who came over to the UK for a holiday and stayed with us. I took him out one night and he decided he would match me and some of my mates pint for pint, big mistake !. He fell over in the pub toilet and split his head open, even though there was blood everywhere and he obviously needed stitches he refused to go to the hospital because he couldn't afford it, 20 minutes later he was in an ambulance, to taken to A and E, given 15 stiches and kept in overnight. The next morning he was given some breakfast and was checked over by a doctor and called me to collect him, total cost to him,apart from the loss of his credibility as a drinker.. zero pounds and zero pence. Cost to me £4.50 for parking.
My friend Jarrod is now a NHS fanatic and dines out on this story at dinner parties.
Americans should never try to keep up in a British pub, the American pint is 16 fluid ounces, the UK pint is 20 Fluid Ounces, they don't realise that going pint for pint in the UK is going to hit them hard especially as our beers have higher alcohol levels as well.
I hope you made Jarrod pay the £4.50 for parking !
loss of credibility, nothing worse lol
Glad your friend was ok
We see freedom and solidarity as something different than USA!
That's why we in my country and in most countries in Europe have free healthcare and free medicine after a certain sum. For example, people with Diabetes 1 and 2 and rheumatism get all care, equipment, and medicine such as pumps, syringes, insulin etc. for free (in my country)!
That’s why all dental care up to age 23 is free and thereafter subsidized!
That's why we have statutory vacations of 5-6 weeks, often more (and paid with 115%)! And get full paid at all public holidays (about 10 days)!
That’s why our education up to the University is free and that the state subsidizes student loans, even the food at school is free for all students!
That’s why we have parental leave at the birth of a child, 480 days to use freely until the child reaches the age of 12! You can keep 80% of the salary and almost all employers want you to take time off so that you feel comfortable at work!
That's why you get to keep 80% of your salary when you are sick and at the same time expected to be home!
That's why it is illegal for employers to dismiss anybody if you have not committed an obvious crime and if you negotiate with the union about it!
That’s why many more people here dare to invest in starting a company because they know that if it goes bankrupt, you will not be left completely without security!
That’s why we have freedom to Roam so that everyone has the right to be in nature no matter who owns the land! You can hike, tent, fish, pick berries / mushrooms and swim in all lakes without any sign with, no trespassing! An individual should not be able to prevent the freedom of others!
That's why you can vote from home on many different parties or go to the polls directly in your vicinity! Parties that anyone can start without being dependent on financial conditions or receiving "bribes" from lobbyists!
I could go on, but I think this is enough… You, who have the world's greatest wealth per capita, even if you stop stealing other countries' natural resources, could have a completely different standard of living for everyone in your country, if you dared to fight companies and a military force, whose cost is greater than the next 20 countries' spending on their military!
I really hope more individuals in your country can and dare to show what it can look like and that you succeed in getting people to think!
We Brits look at this in horror not realising we are sliding at an increasing rate towards the systems and practices of the USA.
Well, now that the Tories have f-i-n-a-l-l-y got chucked out, and Labour´s in, hopefully we shall quite soon start seeing things looking up; mind you, that´s if our Mr Sarmer doesn´t prove a total bell-end.... ~❤
Us here in Portugal too
Yeah, you are definitely the Americans of Europe. Hope you'll get your act together.
@@alexysq2660haha that aged well
If Reform gets in,it's excatly what will happen.
In Britain our holidays aren't attached to the number of sick days we can take either. We'll usually get between 30 or 40 days paid holiday a year, but if you're sick, you're sick. I don't understand how in America you're limited to a specific number of 'allowed' days to be sick, it's ridiculous.
Add to that that you get your holiday refunded when you get sick during it. Or isn’t this the case in all other EU/European countries?
@@anouk6644 Of course it is the case.
In Australia I had an agreed upon 10 sick leave days every year. If I didn’t take them or only a couple, I accrued 5 days and was paid out for any unused days every December. I also worked a “full time” 37.5/hour week, was paid for 35 and I could take 1 day a month off covered by the 4 x 2.5 hours of pay withheld … perfect for scheduling dental, medical or self improvement (hairdresser) appointments each month. In addition, the job was a flexible hours job and I could start any time between 7am-10 am and finish any time between 3pm-6pm which meant I could take a 2 hour lunch if I wanted as long as I did my 7 core hours each day. Oh, and they gave everyone Superannuation benefits, years before the Government mandated universal Superannuation. I loved that job and stayed up until I retired in 2003.
Very impressed with your reaction - and honesty. With your clear, genuine, moral outlook and desire you will always be winners regardless of what your country "inflicts" on you. All countries and societies have plusses and minuses. I am from Scotland and am sure you and your family would love it here. We do however have our own challenges and frustrations - drug deaths highest in Europe, highest tax rates in UK, decline in educational standards etc.
The main thing is you have each other and your family - many people will envy you that.
Thank you friend. We are very thankful to have each other in this crazy rat race. Thank you for your comment. We wish you all the best!
The U.k has been moving more like the US over the last 15 years and it feels sad that the corporate world is destroying the empathy you talk about. Sending love.
I’ve had several friends and family in the UK say it’s the Tories. I’m American so I have to take their word for it. They have hope for Labour, though!
i`m a Aussie grandad , over the years i`ve used the ambo 5 times , throat cancer , 35 lots of radiation , 3 lots of chemo , had massive heart attack , hernia operation , busted appendix . in total over the years i`ve spent 6 weeks in hospital . total costs twice catching a cab home because no one could pick me up $ 24 au . all my prescriptions $7-90 au per script . unfortunately , you poor buggers in America , you are screwed by corporate greed .
When healthcare is private, someone is taking a profit on your money. Public healthcare puts all the money back in
In the uk it dont matter if you have a criminal record you can still vote
Same as in Italy, voting is a right that no one can take away from you.
This is true freedom!
same in Denmark
That was the most disturbing thing to me in this video. I was shocked! There is no way you can take a persons civil rights that way! Its crazy, that if you fuck up as a young kid, you will cary it for the rest of your live. Its like beeing outlaw. Prisoners go to vote here in Finland during their time in prison. I was actually shocked that you can take your voting right away in Amerika! In China maybe… but USA!
even in most of the third world countries, if you are a citizen you can vote no matter what!
Im from Denmark 🙂.. i could go on a rant here about this..... BUT you seem you have suffered enough already seeing the reality ...... i wish you and your family a happy life...
"I avoided at all costs to go to the hospital" makes me so sad for you guys...best wishes from tax-funded Universal Healthcare Vienna, Austria ;)
Americans wouldn't be able to pay those kinds of taxes. Their tax pressure is like one fifth that of the average european nation. Imagine an american waking up one day to see that their alcohol is 70% more expensive, their VAT shot up to 25%, their income tax is 10% higher, their tax brackets got lowered by 50% and gas cost 4 times more than usual.
It'd be today's inflation times ten.
@@WolfHeathen It´s not a question of how low or high taxes are, the video pins down the main issue pretty good - the average american gets next to nothing in return for their tax dollars. That´s the thing that boggles my mind. There´s zero political will on either side of the aisle to change that. It´s just a massive looting project by various interest groups with the help of politicians from both parties. That´s why i feel sad for americans.
Hi, I'm a 60 year old Italian and like many of my generation I grew up with the myth of America. I want to point out that by American myth I don't mean getting rich or the lifestyle, but.....the great American spaces that give a sense of absolute freedom...the music, the great American music from Rock to Jazz... ...and the entertainment industry with its great movies. I also had the opportunity to visit your Country twice, once crossing it entirely from Yellowstone to New York passing through the great prairies and then Chicago, Niagara Falls, Cape Code etc etc. It was an epic road trip which confirmed everything I've always loved about America and I met some beautiful people. Recently, however, I saw some videos regarding the problem of homelessness in Los Angeles, the increase in crime with shootings and above all.....Kensington in Philadelphia. When I saw the situation in this city neighborhood I didn't want to believe it. In Europe something like this would not be tolerated first of all by the citizens themselves and then also by the authorities. A Country as advanced as the United States, which has always been idealized as a door to the future, cannot give this image of itself. The greatness of a country is recognized by the quality of life of its people.
There is a nearly perfect world hidden in plain sight. We just need to join together as working people, they are nothing without us.
I left the us 30 years ago. I saw the direction it was going in and got the hell out of dodge. I ended up in Australia. It’s not perfect, but way better than what I left behind!
You both are amazing, I used to think Americans were ignorant but i never understood the pressures you faced, please forgive me and I wish you the best ❤🇬🇧
Yep. So true. Only your rich live the "American Dream".
I have seen several American videos about your living conditions. There were two that shocked me as a European. 1- a doctor who was on the frontline during COVID, He got sick, was in the hospital and currently has a debt of 3 million dollars to pay. I don't understand, his illness was because he was working to save people He got sick, was in the hospital and currently has a debt of 3 million dollars to pay. I don't understand, his illness was because he was working to save people. 2-In Europe there are rules for workers But also for employers. No one can fire anyone because they feel like it. If this happens, the employer must compensate the employee. Then there is "a safety net". A person who was fired for no valid reason requests unemployment benefit until they find a new job. There are rules to follow but there is security.I ask: Is it because they don't have these rules that there are so many homeless people? I realize that each case is different, but you can think
Despite its imperfections, the NHS is generally pretty functional. A bit too much info maybe, but here's an example. Last Thursday I had to leave work at lunchtime due to feeling very feverish and unwell, with a suspected UTI. At 3 pm I called 111 (non-emergency helpline) and spoke to an adviser. Less than 1 hour later I was called back by a doctor for a consultation and was prescribed antibiotics, emailed to my local pharmacy. He also recommended that I drop in a urine sample with my own doctor. By 5 pm I had taken my first dose of medication. Sample dropped in to doctor at 8 am the following morning, text message 2 hours later to make an appointment to discuss results - 5.30 pm the same day. Total cost, zero. As I am diabetic, ALL my prescriptions are free of charge.
I fully empathise with you guys. Seeing your reaction just shows how you care and wish to improve things in the USA. As a UK resident alongside our European neighbours, I'm sure many of us want to share insights on how much better things can be for our American cousins.
I first visited the States as a student and observed aspects of American life that concerned me. It's become worse and the incredulity many of us express when we see and hear American politicians, we feel that US citizens are being misled and not receiving the fair, humane support you deserve. Also that you're being fed a heavily edited view of the wider world. Thank goodness for RUclips and many more of you now learning about how the rest of the World really lives, and travel to visit us. You would, of course along with your family be welcomed here in the UK. Sending my Best to you. 😊
In the U.K having a police record doesn't stop you from voting.
Even if you've been to prison you still have the right to vote. ✌
What law say that you be allwed to be sick 5 days of year...it's outrage.
The law is more that companies are allowed to set their own policies. Some choose to set them as close to illegal as possible.
yeah "you get Cancer too bad get back to work on monday "
I had cancer 13 years ago and was seen by my GP and when I told him the symptons he arranged for me to have an ultrasound. I had this, a biopsy and then an MRI and was then called in to see the Consultant. I was told I had cancer and was in hospital within 2 weeks having an operation. I also had the services of a MacMillan nurse who could answer any questions I had about my diagnosis at my appointments or by telephone. It took eight to ten weeks to recover and then I had radiation treatment. I had a check up every year until the 5th year when I was told I was in remission. This did not cost me any money as my taxes had paid for it
I am in England. UK NHS. Currently has problems. Waiting times etc.....
But there is no charge for anything. Ambulance etc...All prescibed drugs carry a charge of about £9.
Of course i have worked my life and paid my taxes for this. I am now over 60. All my prescriptions are now free.
The stories from America. Cost. Bankruptcy. Scares me soo much.
You seem nice honest open minded people. I will subscribe
I'm in the UK as well, I need an MRI scan, Got referred two weeks ago and I go next week for the scan.
And to see my GP, you have to ring them after 8am and it's a first come, first serve system, if you ring after 8:30am you'll have missed the appointments for that day.
I think we have a very good NHS and I'm proud we have one, it's not perfect, but better than a lot of places.
Fight to save your NHS, sir. Don’t fall or let the people in your life fall for the ruse of “defund a service to the point it’s breaking, then claim that it’s broken because it’s not private so privatization is the only way to fix it.”
As Australian whenever I see American about their wealth inequality. It makes me utterly speechless!
Have you thought of emigrating to an English speaking country? Canada, Australia, UK or New Zealand would be great places for you to go, I think. I live in North Wales, UK, and I wouldn’t change that for anything.
We actually have. Jess's brother has lived in Germany, Poland, and The Netherlands. He currently lives in Poland and loves it.
That and this channel has really made us consider it.
It's just the price. We made some unfortunate financial decisions early in life. That and our student debt. We are doing our best to get out of debt over the next few years.
We have a family of 5. It would take a lot more than we currently have to make a move like that.
@@RNTVGreetings from Australia, I have lived in 3 different countries (Canada, UK and Australia), but only once have moved with my family. It’s definitely a huge move, but all you can do is keep considering it and keep it in the back of your mind. Good luck with it all, and despite us Aussies tending to take the piss out of Americans at times, we would welcome you with open arms,
@@wayneperry7413 Much appreciated friend!
Uk will be Islam in 30 years
You guys, as a young family, would love it here in the Netherlands. Almost everyone is friendly, there are no shootings, and you've got your freedom to roam. We are very proficient in English. There are also a lot of expats who have RUclips channels, and when they visit friends or family back in the US, they mostly talk about experiencing reverse culture shock. Plus, you don’t have to worry about your children going to school by bicycle or playing with friends on playgrounds all over the place.
First time I’ve seen any of your videos and your reaction to some cold hard truths hit me hard.
Subbed. 👍
If you guys get sick it might be cheaper to have a vacation over here in the UK & get treated for free, I really feel for you guys, much love Wayne UK........🧡
Americans go to Canada or Mexico, because on average we don't get more than a few days of vacation time.
@@Peg__ I see, that's a shame too, as we get three weeks + a year on average, ATB Peg.....
Wow... i struggled to hold back the tears watching that video. I was offered two different jobs in the US, and aftyer doing a temporary stint in Vegas for nine months (not a good example) where i got a chance to see the 'real' life experience of living there, I turned both jobs down in a heartbeat. It's a fun place to vist, it really is, but I wouldn't live there or bring my kids up there. I also love the UK too much, even with all it's own flaws too haha
It's not your fault being Americans it's your government taking to much money of the working class it's not fair you're health care should be better for everyone not charge you for every dollar you earn
Agreed!
The government is just a puppet in the hands of the big corporations, they're the ones in charge of the US americans' destiny.
You are the first reaction channel ive watched that actually talks exessively about the things stated in the videos and I am glad you do. Its not like you can do anything about it but at least you see that something has to happen. If you ever decide to move, just know, you are welcome in Europe, we like smart Americans :)
I disagree with Dave Cross about the "everything" aspect. But there's definitely two things to take away from the video.
Number one: the USA has never been nor ever will be the number one in everything. There are some things it excels at. But it is of utmost importance the US Americans learn to accept that honest, constructive self-reflection and criticism isn't a traitorous behavior but the only way forward to tackle it's inherent problems. Without acknowledging that problems exist and claiming everything is perfect as it is stifles all true progress.
Number two: to achieve any real progress the USA will have to cut deep, very very deep into many of its preconceived notions of freedoms and liberties, analyze them with an open mind, and change what needs to be changed, no matter which side of the political aisle they sit on. For that the USA will have to become a democratic country, without the three most stifling concepts: the winner-takes-all principle, the first-through-the-gate principle, and the electoral college with its associated sister problem of gerrymandering. On top of that campaign funding should be capped at reasonable limits from any source, as well as an absolute limit. Without these changes the USA will never learn to tolerate other opinions, but develop an ever increasing divide into "us or them".
I feel for you guys genuinely !
As a non-American, I have often wondered what you Americans mean by the term 'freedom' and what you believe makes the USA the 'freest country in the world'?
They have been told they are the "land of the free" everyday in school and everyday as they go about life. They don't question it and don't have to explain it to anyone. It just is.
They're a delusional bunch, not these people personally but a lot of Americans are.
The majority of Americans I met were rude, obnoxious, arrogant and thought they were something special and better than anyone else, sad people who went around chanting "USA USA USA" "We're number one" like good little brainwashed sheep.
I've met plenty of French, Australian, German, Latvian, Lithuanians, Polish and Romanians.... I've met probably 10x as many Spanish people, and whilst some were rude, most I met were not. If I was forced to leave the UK for whatever reason and had a choice between moving to Spain or the USA, I'd be learning a whole new language....
I've been to the USA twice, not for a long time mind, almost 20 years ago was the last time I was there... and sure I'd like to go back to relive childhood memories or for a holiday - but you could not pay me to live in that utter cesspit of a place, where the delusional bunch harp on about "Freedom" yet are closer to "Slavery" in their working conditions than anyone else they compare themselves to.
Americans have less "Freedom" than most countries in the world, yet they are so deluded and brainwashed they just believe it.
I feel so lucky to live in England. I felt I needed to visit my Doctor at the age of sixty nine, within three weeks I'd seen my Doctor, had a hospital appointment and an operation for cervical cancer!! God bless our N.H.S.
Hi, I´m german.
Because i have a good Job i have to pay 7,90 % of my Brutto to the "Health Insurance". Sounds much as long u have no trouble.
Last year in May got unconscious in a Park and broke my left Leg. 7 hours later i own a Titan insert and two screws in that Leg.
Stayed 10 days the had to pay 100€ for this, 3 weeks of rehabilitation nothing.
Dezember last year the same happened. Brought with Emergency to a hospital specialilezed of stroke.
Checked out by MRT , CRT and EEG.
Geuss what i payed!?
I commend you for watching this. It is hard, but very true. So sorry you can’t vote after all these years, you seem to have changed your life for the better and I wish you both well.
Here's a thought: for just about any major surgery, it is cheaper to FLY TO EUROPE AND BACK ON A PRIVATE JET and have the surgery done there than to have it done in the US.
Hi Ian from Glasgow Scotland I had lung cancer I had 5 doses of radiotherapy and scans .I had different appointments over 2 years thankfully I'm now fully recovered it was all free .I looked and in the USA it would have cost up to £30,000 .wow I wish these big medical companies would have some empathy and think of suffering patients everywhere .been enjoying your reactions .all the best to you and your family .
If you start checking out these kind of videos, highlighting the differences between the USA and the rest of the world, especially Europe, you are in for quite a ride! Quite the rabbit hole!
Thanks for being so open minded and give an opportunity to those videos. Most of Americans simply go mad at the title and refuse to have a look at it. You're a step higher than most "patriotic" human being, no matter the country he/she lives in
Some people in the UK pay no tax, due to income and family
❤ from Northeast England ❤️
We pay tax whenever we shop.
@@AlBarzUK So do most Americans.
And actually the UK is more generous in some respect with taxes... in a tax-state in the USA, you pay tax on any earnings.
In the UK, no matter where you are, you pay ZERO tax on the first £12,750 as this is (or was) the "personal allowance" figure.
For example, if you live in the UK and you earn £15,000 a year working part time... £12,750 is "tax free".. so the "taxable amount" you would pay tax on is £2,250. At £15,000 that puts you in the 20% tax band, thus you only pay £450 in tax in that entire year.
Listening to the two of you, whether sitting 'side by side' or '8 feet apart', has reminded me that there are fine people as yourselves prepared to be informed or talk to us about your shared experiences, even if that means using food stamps. It's refreshing and well worth watching. Thank you both 🙏
You are both wonderful empathic people, and I like that you slowly are lifting the veil on your world views. It is not an easy road to take, and looking unfavorably at your own country always hurts.
It you are interested, (and if you feel like you can take it) there is a very good video that shows how the US compares to the world, looking primarily on workers rights.
It is called "America compared: Why other countries treat there people so much better". It talks about low-wage workers, paid vacation time and paid parental leave among some other things. It shines the light on what you already discussed here, how the US is run like a big corporation.
I just wanted to say that it is great to see you warm-hearted, open-minded, interested, empathic people. I think, everyone who sees this video can empathize what you feel and express. Cheer up and keep on advocating for humanity, fairness and love instead of greed, envy and hate. I understand that it feels hopeless, but never forget: every benefit that people are enjoying today everywhere in the world, has been fought for in the past (and must be defended every day).
Well done you two, ( especially the pretty one with the exceptionally long arms ! ) Your channel is one of the very best, full of real substance and humour, please keep on doing what you’re doing. ❤
in Denmark a McDonald worker is paid about 25-dollar pr hour, 37-hour workweek, 6-week paid vacation, one year paid parental leave, 50/100 % overtime payment, - all union negotiated agreements, we don't have government minimum wage
Corporate America executives have become more greedy as the years go by. It used to be corporations had a standard…the CEO made approximately 50-100 % more than their line employees. Today most corporation executives, depending on their position level, make 50 to 4000+% more than their line employees. All this in the last 60+ years. What happened? Politicians decided to give corporations and not families the increasing edge in tax break loopholes. Why do we reward those who care more about their bottom line than the average American citizen? Bottom line America’s middle class is taking the brunt of politician’s decisions. It’s the reason Biden should hire Katie Porter on his staff. She’s relentless and has taken a beating for her reporting facts about corporations and political donations.
As an American, I fully support this comment. I still remember Reagan’s speeches about how great trickle-down will be. 🤦♀️
Great respect and thanks for sharing your very personal story with us. I was also caught with drugs as a teenager, I also have a criminal record, but here in Germany, depending on the severity of the crime, your criminal record will be erased from the register after a few years. But you never lose the right to vote. Even in prison, people vote. No one has to register to vote, you will automatically receive your election certificate.
On the subject of healthcare, I can tell you something exciting for Americans. 13 years ago, my second youngest daughter suddenly had cramps in the evening. We immediately called an ambulance. First a helicopter arrived (we live really rural) and when the doctor was at the door, the ambulance arrived as well. The helicopter was not needed and we went by ambulance to the nearest hospital. After three days and many examinations, our daughter was able to return home. It was mild epilepsy for which we were prescribed medication, but since then it has never recurred. Our cost for all this with an extra bed for three days in the hospital? 80,- €
If you slowly spread the seeds among the people that there are functioning social systems with which the economy and society can do well, then at some point the seeds will certainly sprout.
This video, in a way, almost demands pausing to truly absorb what is being relayed to the viewer. Great job as always, sending you 💞🙏❤ from 🇨🇦
Talking about taxes you should react to Evan Evingers video taxes the US v the UK. Evan is American so talks about stateside taxes and his friend talks about UK taxes his videos are always fun and informative.
One of the main takeaways is how much easier it is in the UK as taxes are mostly worked out on your behalf so there's often no need to do any work or need to worry that you might of made a mistake.
Evan has a brand. He is an American in the UK criticizing America. He says whatever ever necessary to appeal to that audience. If you contradict him with any evidence to the contrary he will just delete you. I got canceled when he made bizarre statements about American school lunches…. I went to the website of the schools I went to here in Kansas and pasted in the menu. I got whacked. Evan is entertaining but not honest.
In Aotearoa New Zealand we have a system for most employees called PAYE (Pay As You Earn) where tax is deducted by your employer and paid to Inland Revenue before your wages go into your bank account, As a result, you rarely have to have any other dealings with IR, unless you qualify for certain repayments (by them to you) at the end of the tax year. We also have a system of government-operated retirement savings that receive some subsidies from the government (in addition to mandated Govt. Superannuation payment ("pensions") after the age of 65 for everyone) that are deducted from your pay by the employer (and also subsidised by the employer). Sounds complicated, but it operates very smoothly and is now considered normal by all workers.
@@martinbynion1589 sounds almost exactly the same as the UK in fact I believe the name is even the same.it just makes sense for them to calculate what you pay, I mean you can always appeal but at least you won't get sent to prison or fined a huge amount just because you put a decimal point in the wrong place.
Pauses are not a problem, if you hadn't reacted I would have been surprised. That is the whole point of what you do, to see, hear and analyse the various things you choose to feature. Your empathetic responses are what makes your channel worth watching ❤🙋♀️🇬🇧🤗
In most european countries you get 6 mandatory weeks paid vecation. 52 weeks paid parental leave. Free education. And in Norway you get paid to go to college. The problem is news and politicians says that everything is great, when alot could be b better. Glad to see americans get to see how many other countries do it. Its not perfect in our countries either, but the most important stuff is better here. And its important to learn about the world. Im lucky i live in Norway. Our wealth belongs to the people. And we glad our tax money goes to people who needs it. Great reaction! Subscribed. You seem like great people😊
The americans i have met have been really nice people!
Would be really happy if you react to our king speach on our national day. Norway. Its a 7 min clip but you see how he talks to our people!
The vid is called Norway is us by jan brogger
My family is from Norway originally and I want to emigrate back.
Except you still have to pay American taxes, even though you are no longer a citizen. It's ridiculous.
@@Peg__ thats just crazy
@@Peg__ Really? Is that true? That sounds insane.
In most of the countries it’s 5, not six
After a mini stroke.
I saw my GP on Monday.
Saw a specialist on Tuesday.
Had scans and examinations over the next four days in a single room in hospital.
The most expensive part of the treatment?
Car parking!
In Australia we have a minimum wage for adults of almost $30 per hour, my 16 year old gets paid $17 per hour, then on top of that the employer has to put %12 in my supper annuation for when I retire, we have a national health service, our government even subsidies our medication prices.
Here in New Zealand we have great medical, schooling, and work life then America by far.
Not showing off, telling the truth thats it.
I’m only 19 minutes into this video. Now I’m going to blow your minds! Bear ing mind I am a low skilled worker!
I had chest pains and was struggling to breathe, so the emergency service were called!
The first one to turn up was an emergency first care responder as the nearest Ambulance was 12 minutes away from me. The Ambulance turned up, they spent 40 minutes with me stabilising me, they then rushed me to hospital, where I was assessed as having pulmonary embolism. I was in the emergency trauma room for 8 hrs while they worked out what was wrong with me.
I was then transferred to intensive care unit where I spent 5 days, in those 5 days I had 3 lots of X rays, 2 ultra sounds and a cat scan.
They gave me drugs to help break down the blood clots in my lungs throughout my stay there.
There was no paperwork for me to fill in, and the cost of all that to me? Zero! It didn’t cost me a dime as you might say.
And another little thing! I am a diabetic! Over here in the UK that is a life threatening illness, this being so means that I get all my medication free of charge!
Yes I have paid for this through slightly higher tax, but when I need it I don’t have to worry about how much it is going to cost or whether or not I will be bankrupt afterwards.
Unlike Americans.
I'll keep looking your videos. We love you both and keep your mind open... it's vital.
Where do you start? One way could be to take a page from the book of Lech Walesa. He was instrumental in unionizing the workers in Poland.
"we have so much freedom that we can eat what we want"
that's part of the problem because that also means you can be fed whatever someone else serves.
resulting in worse unhealthy products like bread with additives that are only their to make it last longer so the producer can make more money.
That's the point I was making
Great reaction, you didn't nag me to subscribe, thats why I subscribed :)
Hi Guy's. 11 months ago I suffered a Stroke and was taken to a hospital where they have a specialist Stroke team/ward, where I spent a week. Fortunately it was not the worst kind of Stroke, so after a week I was transferred to a Stroke recovery unit where I was treated by specially trained staff. Physiotherapists, nursing staff, other therapists and general care staff. I was there for 9 weeks. Fed everyday (3 meals), they helped to clean me in the early days cared for me and made me feel that anything is possible in my long recovery. After the 9 weeks I was discharged and given some equipment, at home, to help in my recovery. I've had a therapist come to my home every couple of weeks to help with exercises. I live in the U K and this has not cos me a PENNY. I thank the Nation Health Service (NHS) for their professionalism. Stay well.
43% on "Average" being the key word. not everyone is going to be paying that much, some significantly less but also some significantly more
I must've missed the average part
I think some people think he's just talking about income tax. If you compare all federal & state taxes, sales, vehicle rego, not to mention the appalling US tipping "culture", with other countries' impositions you get a clearer idea of how much you're left with.
Agreeing to disagree and getting on with it is a skill you develop in a relationship. Love your reactions!
Here in Australia I can see a Doctor the same day if it isn't too late...but the next day is almost guaranteed and I can go see any medical centre or Doctor I choose. Scans, pathology and other things are usually done and the results are usually ready within the week.
As a non American I am blown away.
I'm an Aussie.
I live a block away from a major trauma hospital. I have had to call an ambulance . It was $0 dollars.
My husband had a major mountain bike accident and had to be helicoptored out to hospital .. $0
Yes we pay ambulance insurance but it is less than 100 aud a year no matter how many kids you have . .but once in hospital we pay nothing. Pay nothing for MRI or surgery full stop.
And if we want to see a doctor, we go that day and pay nothing.
Also prisoners and ex felons are still required to vote.
The political and judicial system was forged to maintain the elitist rulers. The free market determines much such as the cost of drugs in America. Of course many Americans will live well which of course is a double edged sword such in the case of the dubious contents of what is allowed in American food. The U.K. also has extremes of wealth and poverty again that is because we all have incompetent political and judicial systems. How can it be "democratic" when a rich person affords the best of lawyers where the poor get the bottom of the barrel and the law is supposed to represent equality under the law.
That film explained what many countries have known for a very long time. I hope that brave people shining a light on the truth will bring about change. You guys are worth so much more 💗
Well one thing is for sure, if I had been born in the US I would have been dead but since I live in Sweden, still here.
Honestly, so far, you two are the most balanced and nicest Americans I've seen.
I'm French. Wifey is American. She literally fled the US late 2016 (I'll let you figure why...).
We've just renewed her French Health Insurance card at the immediate cost of... 10 euros (a recent identity photo, a couple of printed documents, and me delivering the whole to the appropriate mailbox). All of that through my (and many others French citizens) taxes. Health care should not be a worry, nor a burden. You should not have to SUE your saviors for damages, just because while saving your life, you ended up incurring medical bills so high that even Willie Nelson is left behind.
16:45 That mutual look says it all. 😂
Because we are told that our cost burden would be incredibly high and that we’d have really long waiting times. That and no one would be able to pick their doctor. Mind you, this is all stupid logic if you know the realities of how our healthcare system works. But half this country believes we’d pay too much and suffer for it.
Thank God you two found each other, your children are very blessed.
No one person can change the world, but if each and every person treated others as they would like to be treated themselves the world would be a better place. You have already made steps in that direction, by caring and putting it out there, now others are aware, and so it snowballs.
The people who make vicious comments aren't worth listening to.
Social media allows unkind people to do that without comeback, it says more about them, not you.
Keep sharing the truth, but also keep showing the funny stuff. Our British sense of humour is at the root of what has got us through tough times, and it still applies today. We see the funny side of the absurd, which creates emotional balance and a shared feeling of us being in it together.
I have written more responses to your channel than any other, having only just found you, that is bcos you have touched my heart, I'll stop rabbiting on and wish you well.
P.S. I loved seeing Freddie Mercury, with the rest of Queen of course, at Live Aid on one of your videos. The best front man ever, imho, and a really nice guy too, very intellegent. We were proud he was one of us, but happy to share him with the rest of the world. Gone too soon, RIP Freddie ❤
Welcome to reality. Greetings from Germany
Love to you both. Stay strong and please stay as open minded as you are. Bit hugs from a British chick in Germany 🤗
I think most people outside the USA feel sorry for it's people
Very honest couple. I have subscribed.
In Sweden Insulin is free along with any pens or needles you need.
I really feel for you guys. I've visited America on business, beautiful country and great people, but sh*t you get a raw deal.