America is great but not the greatest and can still be better

Right off the beginning, I would clarify this statement to be not absolutely true. It depends upon so many things and many reasons, to some that this is absolutely a baloney statement.

First off you have to live in a country that is far better than America, ie SWITZERLAND, to laugh at this slogan. You can be very lucky and live in the other countries that can absolutely ridicule this statement or the goal of the President in making it great again.

I am referring to most of us, who once felt that this country was great and that it can get back its luster again.

Note: if 69 percent or so of the world are living in poverty and way below the standards of an ordinary American citizen, I am sure you say, America was great and that it can be great again.

Another note: Why would there be no other country that consistently for the past 50 years been sought by illegal immigrants?

Anyways good morning blog land and may you all have a good day. bouquet
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yes the last days are upon us.
"Might As Well Except It People"

"America Is The Best There Is"


"As Winston Churhill Responded..... After Being Asked..... What He Thought About America"

"He Said"


"Its The Best System In The World"

"But Still Needs Improvement"......................detective
I couldn't agree more Nam.

Thanks.
Thank you for your comment Grouchy. The point you made is true, each era or time has it's good or bad. This is not about that per se. It is about the general achievement of our status before the Democrats ruin our greatness, the NAFTA of Clinton for instance. The Obama Care, the eradication of the Mental Facilities during Reagan, etc. etc. Just read the blog of Jim on what mostly the Democrats have done to our country.

Anyways, this slogan, Make America Great again would probably refer to the time right after the Depression when the country rose to greatness when it comes to military power, economic power and the fact that the American Dream was an easy reach. Not that it can't be better.

Now on your individual effort of making a situation better in our own ways, there is nothing wrong with that. In fact I believe that it is the most effective way of reaching that goal. All of us would contribute to better our country. Our collective effort then would equal that of the main objective of the current administration. I am all for that.
Marlindap I'm in agreement with you on that, however if the government isn't in the same direction, meaning corrupt like so many previous ones specially the Clintons then it's hard to succeed.
trump em/MAGA!
That's their goal Reb.wave
the globalist are worried n want war worldwide,glad we have guns!
Absolutely Reb.
Greatest how? Land mass? Russia is apparently bigger. GDP per cap.? Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia and many other have a higher one. Happiness/satisfaction of the population? Scandinavians are apparently happier. Welfare? Veryy unlikely. Employment? Singapore has less unemployment. Education? Norway fares better on the stats as do many other countries. PPP? Even ireland is better. Military spending/hardware etc? Yeah, the US is the greatest. It has to now that it stepped on so many toes. That is also the thing which affect your standard of living the least though. dunno

Please enlighten me.
As I used to hear my late parents say many times while growing up that a country is only as good as the people who reside there what it to become.
Velvet thanks. You're country how is it?
@lindsyjones it's "your country" not "you're country". Also I don't know why you're citing Switzerland as an example of greatness given they only allowed women the vote in 1971 but they do make great chocolate that's true lol My country is doing fine relatively speaking, our government doesn't nuke it's citizens and blame it on a group of randomers.
Yes, that's a typo

I love Switzerland, it's one of the best coubtry in the world for me.
US doesn't nuke it's citizens either. I haven't heard any plans on that regard nor do I am aware of any country that nukes its citizens.
@Lindsy

Switzerland,in its present form,as a Federal State only exists since September 1848!grin
Lighten up,Faceless Velvet,Orchid you ain't!rolling on the floor laughing
1one1 AKA tenner, troublemaker! scold

You must be very wealthy with all of the addresses and aliases you use! You don't seem to stay in one place long enough to know how good the country is!

Have you ever been to the US? I and many others like me live in one of the greatest countries in the world!

Yes we have our faults, but we are constantly working to correct them!
ThanksC

I thinkshe hasa brain like the Oggorolling on the floor laughing
Jimwave

People like him isn't worth any of my breath.

But you're right Jim... He musthave a lot if money.
Why so fkking defensive? can nobody express a view that opposes your own without you all spitting the dummy? This is why people can't stand americans. Grow up.
Good professor
User thanks for your opinion. Maybe we should.

Trump absolutely had a solid goal to make America great and I support that.

Why not, Ibelieve it's still one of the best THERE is.
Velvet I can only thank you for the effort that you put on this blog.

Let me ask you one simple question, If America didn't exist what do you think happen now?

Factor in the ambitions of Russia, China or other countries.

You are so naive and so ignorant. You only see what is in your face.

Another thing, if you think that the muslim stops what they started which is called caliphation, you are not only ignorant, you are in denial. Read history.

Anyways, as far as travel is concerned you are too stupid to see that I have traveled the world and still is traveling. With the exception of SA, Africa and S America, I could say that I am well traveled which is for me a very privileged chance of seeing and living the world. You believe it or not doesn't concern me.

Today, you don't need to travel to know the facts.

Now think about all the documented history of the world, if you are not in denial, England alone has amassed so much wealth from their glory greedy days, don't you think? The same thing with Rome and Greece at one time or many times.

Now if you want America to stay away from these countries, good luck.
You should USE your head and understand why America can be great again.
I Know for a fact that your opinion is just that, an opinion. It doesn't count. What matters is that in our system, this election was legit. lol...why would I even bother explaining to you.

You sound like one of those liberal losers who can't accept the reasons why Trump won.

Anyways, again, I appreciate your effort on this blog and I can only say your opinion is noted.
Velvet,

I am glad you hate or dislike our country enough to not visit us! thumbs up

You are not the first to bad mouth our country nor will you be the last!

Did some American pi-- in your porridge?

rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
Good morning C and my friend Jimwave

I'm absorbing all the goid information posted on here.

Lol Jim, she's so full if contempt.

Maybe someone did.laugh
Full of contempt. I feel she's hurting so badly about our country. I wonder why.
I think she is just a Troll!
I believe she is.

Maybe satisfied to express her prejudiced opinions.
No real argument with what you write, LJ, as always. Just wanted to make it an even 100. Aa-V.
Thanks AA.

Have you watched the new Roseanne show?
In the next presidential election in 2020 I'm going to write in Velvet Orchid.
Ooby, whatever works for you. You're free to do anything. You're telling me because you think you can hurt me?rolling on the floor laughing you're so silly.

2020 Trump will still win.
This may disappoint you LJ but I wasn't even thinking of you when I wrote that. I was thinking what a breath of fresh air it was to read such an intelligent series of posts from Velvet Orchid.
Good, you guys obviously have the same mentality and I'm glad you're happy.
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