The American Nightmare
When I was a child – and even as a young man – I have always wished to be American. As I grew older I came to realize that it was not all milk and honey in the US of A.
I guess that is the price of prosperity. Everybody want to take it away from you. They are surrounded by enemies; communist fanatics, Islamic extremists, drug cartels… and enemies deep inside. Yet, it would appear that the Americans are their own worst enemy.
Never mind the politics, the racial friction, their foreign policies, the terrorist attacks, the wars, the illegal immigrants and the organized crime. We have more than our share of that here; I’m used to it.
I’d think twice before going there. I’d be too scared to do anything in fear of being sued. Just about everybody and every business are being sued for every conceivable little misstep. Attorneys are actively canvassing for clients on whose behalf to sue; they even sue one another for malpractice. I can understand why medical doctors simply walk away if they happen to stumble across somebody who needs their help; even if they can save their lives. They’re likely to be sued for anything else that may go wrong even though they saved the person’s life.
It won’t surprise me to hear about parents suing teachers for incompetence because their children failed a test or examination. And if it already happened it will surprise me even less. And I think it is outrageous that a burglar can sue the owner of a house for injuries sustained while breaking the law.
No, I’m not trying to crush the American dream; things are no better here though we have the opposite. It is very hard to successfully sue a professional. You won’t find a medical doctor to testify in court against another medical doctor. And the same goes for the legal profession – or any other profession for that matter. They cover for one another. Apparently a successful court suit gives the profession a bad name. And you can forget about suing a big business. You will ruin yourself financially in the process.
But have a great day regardless. It is Friday!
Comments (77)
You did crush my American dream
I'm so sorry. If it is any consolation; I have crushed my own American dream
Still gonna join my Arty by this time next year, hopefully....( fingers and toes crossed! )
Hello Catfoot
I was in awe with America. I remember how devastated I was when JFK was assassinated.
Interesting profile pic. It reminds me of Häger. Any Viking blood there?
I'm Glad. I did not intent to crush any dreams. I just find it strange when people want to sue for every little thing.
I'm holding thumbs for you and your plans ahead.
I even think the old time communes
Yep its the way we live greed, must have, and now this be careful who you hug and kiss and of course knee in the n--s
Some people say that the Americans invite these things with their foreign policy but I don't know. Two wrongs does not make it right.
But as an adult- I wasn't the slightest bit interested in calling the mens toilets my office and hanging round with younger guys...
...and probably by the police...
I`m a sceptick too, even if I still dream about driving route 66 on a Harley one day....
Yes, I remember the fonze.
you know, i wrote this blog three days ago but I was to scared to post it. In case the sued me.
Don't get me wrong. I still like America. I just don't understand some of the people. Like this bozo spewing flames right now.
Thankfully very fw Americans are like him.
I thought it was the great melting pot of the world, where everybody's dreams could come true.
I also thought that they were the good guys, fighting evil without resorting to the methods of evil.
Then I grew up.
Or else it changed.
Now I can see that it is the most divided country in the world - black v. white; rich v. poor, etc.
Not to mind how divided politically they are. A country can never be great when there is so much divisiveness and hatred for the other side.
And they are no longer the good guys. They may just not be as bad as the bad guys, but that is not the same thing.
True, it is like having to choose the lesser evil. Not what you really want but not as bad as the other guys. And yes, a divided country with many internal problems.
Yes, but driving like that keeps the economy up. All those factories must keep turning over.
Is it not amazing; all those small religious sects and cults. And the problems thy bring.
I've made Arty to promise MiMi to bring her to the nearest Walmart first thing when she gets there!!
No, you won't get thrashed but it is very likely that somebody may sue you.
The have a very good selection of shoes.
You're watching too many American movies. Try a few Japanese movies now and again.
Yes, all high quality leather stuff, made in the west. Not cheap Chinese imports.
Maybe it was not fresh as it should be.
I tried to portray the country as I see it. And no doubt, as Molly remarked, it cannot be truly great as long as it is divided as it is now. A hostage to it's own achievements.
It could be very interesting to live in N Korea now.
May you live in interesting times. (An old Chinese curse)
I am now letting you and Map know that I am going to sue, I am going to start the process as soon as my Lawyer gets out of Prison.
And the only one who made money was the lawyer. He probably took 30-50% of the settlement.