If you haven’t noticed, we’re moving close to the Fourth of July, the American Independence Day. While the phrase is rampant all the time, this is especially the time to hear, “America is the greatest country in the world.”
Ever stop to think how that sounds to non-Americans? (Of course if you aren’t American, you have). What does it literally mean? It means Americans are better than everyone else. In other words, every other country in the world is inferior to America. It’s an insult to the world.
Do an online search for “Greatest country in the world” and (as of five minutes ago) you’ll see articles either saying America is the greatest or America is not the greatest. They’ll almost all be about America.
America is a superpower. Russian President Vladimir Putin recently said America is “probably the only superpower.” But the “land of the free, home of the brave” is consistently not listed as the greatest in personal freedom, in economic freedom, in freedom of the press, in education level, in medical care, or in having law-abiding citizens (instead it has the highest prison population rate in the world).
But America is the greatest country in the world. So is Russia. So is China, and the United Kingdom, and Israel, and Egypt, and Iran and Iraq and every other nation in the world to someone.
If you want to praise America on the 4th of July, by all means do so. But consider saying, “America is the greatest country in the world–to me.”
An opinion of an individual member of The Loveshade Family does not necessarily reflect the view of every member of the family.
You are so right. Sometimes we don’t think about somebody else is going to hear what we say.
I should clarify I love America very much. But it’s like relating “My country right or wrong” to “My mother drunk or sober.” I might still love my mother, but not necessarily approve of everything Mom says or does when drunk.
I should also clarify I have never seen my mother drunk. It’s an expression.
If you’ve never seen me drunk, you missed my 21st birthday party, son! 😛
If he’s your son there’s something really funny going on! Happy Fireworks Day!
I believe every country is the greatest country in the world to someone.
You can ignore the disclaimer. This does reflect the views of The Loveshade Family including those who are Americans, those who are “foreigners,” and those who are both.
Thanks for the support.
I didn’t really think about it that way but it’s true. Of course Alden is also a Sealander. 😉
What’s a sealander?
A Sealander is an amphibious camper. We’re assuming the poster is not implying that Alden is a vehicle, but rather that Alden is a Lord of Sealand.
I love America even though it does get crazy at times.
So do some of my best friends. 🙂
I can tell you people in other countries are well aware of this. Some think of America for American Imperialism because of ideas like this. America should stop and think.
Remember what happened to the British Empire.
America began as people who wanted religious freedom which England didn’t give them. America is a Christian nation and one of the few left. I don’t see anything wrong with saying it’s the greatest country. God bless America!
I’m afraid America can’t both have freedom of religion and be a Christian nation. We should be free to believe as we will.
America has the greatest military in the world
We are not the coolest people in the world; especially now