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    Posted: Apr. 22, 2021 - 8:05 AM ET #76

    The USNEWS, just another mouthpiece for the radical left.

    Quotes; "The previous administration of Donald Trump was caught unprepared to manage the coronavirus pandemic and also saw racial tensions explode across the U.S., Hamilton says: "Our democracy has been bent, but it didn't break." Meanwhile, he says, most U.S. partners in NATO "have been heartened by the results of the election, but they're still quite wary." 

    But the new administration of President Joe Biden presents an opportunity to address these problems and have the U.S. rejoin its traditional community of partners. "Clearly, our priority is to move our society and our economy from sickness to health," Hamilton says. "The health of our society, health of our economy, our climate – weave those things together into a set of initiatives that will move all of that forward. I think the world welcomes that different type of narrative."

     

    FOUR YEARS OF PEACE, no wars, no conflicts, peace agreements in the Middle East.
     
    Now just three months into the Biden Admin, China says; “So let me say here that, in front of the Chinese side, the United States does not have the qualification to say that it wants to speak to China from a position of strength,” Chinese Politburo member Yang Jiechi said. 
    China now threatening Tiawan with invasion, conducting military operations in Tiawan's airspace.
     
    Russia says to Biden; Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West not to cross a "red line" with Russia, saying such a move would trigger an "asymmetrical, rapid and harsh" response.
    Russia is massing it's military along the Ukraine border.
     
    Iran is continuing with uranium enrichment. Iran is the ONLY DOCUMENTED country to interfer with the 2020 election by trying to discredit Republicans in the state of Florida.
     
    https://www.yahoo.com/news/vladimir-putin-issued-stark-warning-225036987.html
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    The USNEWS, just another mouthpiece for the radical left.

    Quotes; "The previous administration of Donald Trump was caught unprepared to manage the coronavirus pandemic and also saw racial tensions explode across the U.S., Hamilton says: "Our democracy has been bent, but it didn't break." Meanwhile, he says, most U.S. partners in NATO "have been heartened by the results of the election, but they're still quite wary." 

    But the new administration of President Joe Biden presents an opportunity to address these problems and have the U.S. rejoin its traditional community of partners. "Clearly, our priority is to move our society and our economy from sickness to health," Hamilton says. "The health of our society, health of our economy, our climate – weave those things together into a set of initiatives that will move all of that forward. I think the world welcomes that different type of narrative."

     

    FOUR YEARS OF PEACE, no wars, no conflicts, peace agreements in the Middle East.
     
    Now just three months into the Biden Admin, China says; “So let me say here that, in front of the Chinese side, the United States does not have the qualification to say that it wants to speak to China from a position of strength,” Chinese Politburo member Yang Jiechi said. 
    China now threatening Tiawan with invasion, conducting military operations in Tiawan's airspace.
     
    Russia says to Biden; Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West not to cross a "red line" with Russia, saying such a move would trigger an "asymmetrical, rapid and harsh" response.
    Russia is massing it's military along the Ukraine border.
     
    Iran is continuing with uranium enrichment. Iran is the ONLY DOCUMENTED country to interfer with the 2020 election by trying to discredit Republicans in the state of Florida.
     
    https://www.yahoo.com/news/vladimir-putin-issued-stark-warning-225036987.html
     
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    Posted: Apr. 22, 2021 - 9:42 AM ET #77

    Quote Originally Posted by UNIMAN:

    FOUR YEARS OF PEACE, no wars, no conflicts, peace agreements in the Middle East.   Now just three months into the Biden Admin, China now threatening Tiawan with invasion,  Russia is massing it's military along the Ukraine border.   Iran is continuing with uranium enrichment. Iran is the ONLY DOCUMENTED country to interfer with the 2020 election

    Opposing congress, Trump refuses to end support for Saudi Arabia war in Yemen.  Trump's peace deals are scams.  North Korea continues with missile tests.  Conflict between Israelis and Palestinians remain unresolved.  Any deal that entrench injustice, punish the weak and propelled by greed, blackmail and weapons sale has little to do with peace and is unlikely to endure.   His peace deals are rejected by United nations, Arab league, Organization of islamic cooperation and European union.

    For years, Russia threatens Ukraine and China threatens Taiwan.  Iran wouldn't be enriching uranium if Trump isn't stupid to abandon Iran nuclear deal the most significant peace achievement in the last decade.  National intelligence department reports that Russia is still the main enemy interfering in US 2020 election.  Russia tries to smear democrats and undermine public confidence in electoral process.   In response, Biden expels Russian diplomats and sanctions Russian companies.

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    Quote Originally Posted by UNIMAN:

    FOUR YEARS OF PEACE, no wars, no conflicts, peace agreements in the Middle East.   Now just three months into the Biden Admin, China now threatening Tiawan with invasion,  Russia is massing it's military along the Ukraine border.   Iran is continuing with uranium enrichment. Iran is the ONLY DOCUMENTED country to interfer with the 2020 election

    Opposing congress, Trump refuses to end support for Saudi Arabia war in Yemen.  Trump's peace deals are scams.  North Korea continues with missile tests.  Conflict between Israelis and Palestinians remain unresolved.  Any deal that entrench injustice, punish the weak and propelled by greed, blackmail and weapons sale has little to do with peace and is unlikely to endure.   His peace deals are rejected by United nations, Arab league, Organization of islamic cooperation and European union.

    For years, Russia threatens Ukraine and China threatens Taiwan.  Iran wouldn't be enriching uranium if Trump isn't stupid to abandon Iran nuclear deal the most significant peace achievement in the last decade.  National intelligence department reports that Russia is still the main enemy interfering in US 2020 election.  Russia tries to smear democrats and undermine public confidence in electoral process.   In response, Biden expels Russian diplomats and sanctions Russian companies.

     
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    Posted: Apr. 22, 2021 - 1:23 PM ET #78

    Name the last presidential election Russia didn’t “interfere” in. 

    This one always stumps Democrats. 

    an_popcorn

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    Name the last presidential election Russia didn’t “interfere” in. 

    This one always stumps Democrats. 

    an_popcorn

     
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    Posted: Apr. 22, 2021 - 3:17 PM ET #79

    Quote Originally Posted by I_Need_A_Detox:

    Name the last presidential election Russia didn’t “interfere” in.  This one always stumps Democrats.

    Or, for that matter, the last transfer of power in any nation that we didn't interfere in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by I_Need_A_Detox:

    Name the last presidential election Russia didn’t “interfere” in.  This one always stumps Democrats.

    Or, for that matter, the last transfer of power in any nation that we didn't interfere in.

     
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    Posted: Apr. 22, 2021 - 3:37 PM ET #80

    Quote Originally Posted by StumpTownStu:

    Quote Originally Posted by I_Need_A_Detox: Name the last presidential election Russia didn’t “interfere” in.  This one always stumps Democrats. Or, for that matter, the last transfer of power in any nation that we didn't interfere in.

    The CNN viewers have no idea why Russia would oppose the American establishment. 

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    Quote Originally Posted by StumpTownStu:

    Quote Originally Posted by I_Need_A_Detox: Name the last presidential election Russia didn’t “interfere” in.  This one always stumps Democrats. Or, for that matter, the last transfer of power in any nation that we didn't interfere in.

    The CNN viewers have no idea why Russia would oppose the American establishment. 

    an_timeout

     
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    Posted: Apr. 22, 2021 - 4:40 PM ET #81

    There will be no 'Master' in bedroom (master bedroom) in the greatest country on the planet! How goofy does it get in the world of Trudeau! I would bet my last $100 that Lebron uses the term master bedroom when he gives a tour of his home.

    Toronto real estate board bans the term “master bedroom” - Rebel News

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    There will be no 'Master' in bedroom (master bedroom) in the greatest country on the planet! How goofy does it get in the world of Trudeau! I would bet my last $100 that Lebron uses the term master bedroom when he gives a tour of his home.

    Toronto real estate board bans the term “master bedroom” - Rebel News

     
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    Posted: Apr. 22, 2021 - 7:33 PM ET #82

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    According to the  U.S. News & World Report . . .

     

     The World's Best Countries  to   Raise a Family:

     

    USA ranked #22, below Singapore, Japan (and Canada, of course)

     1   Denmark 
     2    Sweden
     3    Norway
     4    Netherlands
     5    CANADA  -->  ranked #1 overall for BEST COUNTRY an_light
     6    Finland
     7    Switzerland
     8    NewZealand
     9    Australia
    10   Austria
    11   Ireland
    12   Belgium
    13   Germany
    14   UK
    15   France
    16   Italy
    17   Spain
    18   Portugal
    19   Japan
    20   Singapore   
    21   Greece
    22   USA   <------ an_beatup
    23   Poland

    not sure why the us news and world report ranked denmark the top country for raising a family

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    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    According to the  U.S. News & World Report . . .

     

     The World's Best Countries  to   Raise a Family:

     

    USA ranked #22, below Singapore, Japan (and Canada, of course)

     1   Denmark 
     2    Sweden
     3    Norway
     4    Netherlands
     5    CANADA  -->  ranked #1 overall for BEST COUNTRY an_light
     6    Finland
     7    Switzerland
     8    NewZealand
     9    Australia
    10   Austria
    11   Ireland
    12   Belgium
    13   Germany
    14   UK
    15   France
    16   Italy
    17   Spain
    18   Portugal
    19   Japan
    20   Singapore   
    21   Greece
    22   USA   <------ an_beatup
    23   Poland

    not sure why the us news and world report ranked denmark the top country for raising a family

     
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    Posted: Apr. 23, 2021 - 4:57 PM ET #83

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    Canada Has Been Named
    The Best Country In The World an_light

     

    The U.S. News & World Report  just released their 2021 Best Countries ranking,
    and our good neighbor, Canada, has taken home the title for the first time in history.
    The report is released annually.
    Last year Canada ranked second only to Switzerland.

    1  Canada
    2   Japan
    3   Germany
    4   Switzerland
    5   Australia
    6   USA

     

    Medical debt is engulfing more people
    as pandemic takes its toll

     

    Andréa Ceresa said she may have to declare bankruptcy soon.


    She has paid off about $23,000 in medical bills so far, but
    she faces $133,000 more for a nine-day hospital stay in November.

    "I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about it. I just can't believe
    it's come to this. That amount of money is ungodly."

    =====
    *NOTE: Friends in Canada inform me the same episode in Canada
    would cost them almost nothing, and their monthly government 
    insurance premiums average less than the cost of one steak dinner.

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    Canada Has Been Named
    The Best Country In The World an_light

     

    The U.S. News & World Report  just released their 2021 Best Countries ranking,
    and our good neighbor, Canada, has taken home the title for the first time in history.
    The report is released annually.
    Last year Canada ranked second only to Switzerland.

    1  Canada
    2   Japan
    3   Germany
    4   Switzerland
    5   Australia
    6   USA

     

    Medical debt is engulfing more people
    as pandemic takes its toll

     

    Andréa Ceresa said she may have to declare bankruptcy soon.


    She has paid off about $23,000 in medical bills so far, but
    she faces $133,000 more for a nine-day hospital stay in November.

    "I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about it. I just can't believe
    it's come to this. That amount of money is ungodly."

    =====
    *NOTE: Friends in Canada inform me the same episode in Canada
    would cost them almost nothing, and their monthly government 
    insurance premiums average less than the cost of one steak dinner.

     

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2: Canada Has Been Named The Best Country In The World   The U.S. News & World Report  just released their 2021 Best Countries ranking, and our good neighbor, Canada, has taken home the title for the first time in history. The report is released annually. Last year Canada ranked second only to Switzerland. 1  Canada2   Japan3   Germany 4   Switzerland5   Australia6   USA   Medical debt is engulfing more people as pandemic takes its toll   Andréa Ceresa said she may have to declare bankruptcy soon. She has paid off about $23,000 in medical bills so far, but she faces $133,000 more for a nine-day hospital stay in November. "I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about it. I just can't believe it's come to this. That amount of money is ungodly." =====*NOTE: Friends in Canada inform me the same episode in Canadawould cost them almost nothing, and their monthly government  insurance premiums average less than the cost of one steak dinner.

    Two-thirds of people who file for bankruptcy cite medical issues as a key contributor to their financial downfall.*

    I have been posting here for sometime that people in this country need to have their health insurance. Or people may face unforeseen consequences of humongous medical bills hitting them. Like I said in previous posts here, two of my buddies were hit with $250,000+ and $350,000+ medical bills when they fell severely ill few years ago. Luckily, both of them are insured. 

    Glad that Joe Biden won this presidency, Affordable Care Act (ACA) is here to stay and prosper. Million and million of low to middle income Americans can be covered by ACA, esp. amid this dreadful and even deadly Covid-19 pandemic. 

    *https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/11/this-is-the-real-reason-most-americans-file-for-bankruptcy.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2: Canada Has Been Named The Best Country In The World   The U.S. News & World Report  just released their 2021 Best Countries ranking, and our good neighbor, Canada, has taken home the title for the first time in history. The report is released annually. Last year Canada ranked second only to Switzerland. 1  Canada2   Japan3   Germany 4   Switzerland5   Australia6   USA   Medical debt is engulfing more people as pandemic takes its toll   Andréa Ceresa said she may have to declare bankruptcy soon. She has paid off about $23,000 in medical bills so far, but she faces $133,000 more for a nine-day hospital stay in November. "I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about it. I just can't believe it's come to this. That amount of money is ungodly." =====*NOTE: Friends in Canada inform me the same episode in Canadawould cost them almost nothing, and their monthly government  insurance premiums average less than the cost of one steak dinner.

    Two-thirds of people who file for bankruptcy cite medical issues as a key contributor to their financial downfall.*

    I have been posting here for sometime that people in this country need to have their health insurance. Or people may face unforeseen consequences of humongous medical bills hitting them. Like I said in previous posts here, two of my buddies were hit with $250,000+ and $350,000+ medical bills when they fell severely ill few years ago. Luckily, both of them are insured. 

    Glad that Joe Biden won this presidency, Affordable Care Act (ACA) is here to stay and prosper. Million and million of low to middle income Americans can be covered by ACA, esp. amid this dreadful and even deadly Covid-19 pandemic. 

    *https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/11/this-is-the-real-reason-most-americans-file-for-bankruptcy.html

     
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    Posted: Apr. 25, 2021 - 5:15 PM ET #85

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

     

    Medical debt is engulfing more people
    as pandemic takes its toll

     

    Andréa Ceresa said she may have to declare bankruptcy soon.


    She has paid off about $23,000 in medical bills so far, but
    she faces $133,000 more for a nine-day hospital stay in November.

    "I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about it. I just can't believe
    it's come to this. That amount of money is ungodly."

    =====
    *NOTE: Friends in Canada inform me the same episode in Canada
    would cost them almost nothing, and their monthly government 
    insurance premiums average less than the cost of one steak dinner.

    outrageous health care costs plus outrageous health insurance costs plus deductibles plus copays is destroying millions of american families

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    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

     

    Medical debt is engulfing more people
    as pandemic takes its toll

     

    Andréa Ceresa said she may have to declare bankruptcy soon.


    She has paid off about $23,000 in medical bills so far, but
    she faces $133,000 more for a nine-day hospital stay in November.

    "I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about it. I just can't believe
    it's come to this. That amount of money is ungodly."

    =====
    *NOTE: Friends in Canada inform me the same episode in Canada
    would cost them almost nothing, and their monthly government 
    insurance premiums average less than the cost of one steak dinner.

    outrageous health care costs plus outrageous health insurance costs plus deductibles plus copays is destroying millions of american families

     
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    Posted: Apr. 25, 2021 - 5:54 PM ET #86

    Pandemic highlights the importance of healthcare.  Although US quality is among the best in the world, problems are in access and cost.  US has the most unaffordable and inefficient system with millions of people uninsured or under insured.  Healthcare industry overcharge because no one can stop them.  Unfortunately decades ago, US failed to follow other countries in adopting an universal system to improve access and reduce costs.  Now in Canada, life expectancy is higher and no citizen becomes bankrupt because of medical bills.

    Reply

    Pandemic highlights the importance of healthcare.  Although US quality is among the best in the world, problems are in access and cost.  US has the most unaffordable and inefficient system with millions of people uninsured or under insured.  Healthcare industry overcharge because no one can stop them.  Unfortunately decades ago, US failed to follow other countries in adopting an universal system to improve access and reduce costs.  Now in Canada, life expectancy is higher and no citizen becomes bankrupt because of medical bills.

     
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    By 2023, Trudeau will have added more debt in 7 years than Canada added in the prior 148 years.

    an_popcorn

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    By 2023, Trudeau will have added more debt in 7 years than Canada added in the prior 148 years.

    an_popcorn

     
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    Posted: Apr. 26, 2021 - 3:38 AM ET #88

    Canada Has Been Named
    The Best Country In The World

     

    The U.S. News & World Report  just released their 2021 Best Countries ranking,
    and our good neighbor, Canada, has taken home the title for the first time in history.
    The report is released annually.
    Last year Canada ranked second only to Switzerland.

    1  Canada
    2   Japan
    3   Germany
    4   Switzerland
    5   Australia
    6   USA      <------- an_light

     

     

    Well at least we aren't too far behind our Canadian neighbors in the rankings

    Reply

    Canada Has Been Named
    The Best Country In The World

     

    The U.S. News & World Report  just released their 2021 Best Countries ranking,
    and our good neighbor, Canada, has taken home the title for the first time in history.
    The report is released annually.
    Last year Canada ranked second only to Switzerland.

    1  Canada
    2   Japan
    3   Germany
    4   Switzerland
    5   Australia
    6   USA      <------- an_light

     

     

    Well at least we aren't too far behind our Canadian neighbors in the rankings

     
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    Posted: Apr. 27, 2021 - 12:14 PM ET #89

    The U.S. moved up one position overall but is seen as less politically stable
    in a report that also weighs racial equality,
    commitments to social justice
    and climate goals.

    After several years at No. 2  since the inception of the Best Countries
    report, Canada finally climbed to the No. 1 spot in the sixth edition of
    U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings.

    Canada ranked first in both the Quality of Life and Social Purpose subrankings,
    meaning that it is seen as a stable and safe society in which individuals can
    develop and prosper, and is open, fair and equitable.

    Reply

    The U.S. moved up one position overall but is seen as less politically stable
    in a report that also weighs racial equality,
    commitments to social justice
    and climate goals.

    After several years at No. 2  since the inception of the Best Countries
    report, Canada finally climbed to the No. 1 spot in the sixth edition of
    U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings.

    Canada ranked first in both the Quality of Life and Social Purpose subrankings,
    meaning that it is seen as a stable and safe society in which individuals can
    develop and prosper, and is open, fair and equitable.

     
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    Posted: Apr. 28, 2021 - 10:51 PM ET #90

    The greatest country on the planet conducts military training exercises with the CCP. Nothing like having Chinese military troops on our northern border!

    Canadian military confirms SIX joint training missions with Chinese army in past four years - Rebel News

    Reply

    The greatest country on the planet conducts military training exercises with the CCP. Nothing like having Chinese military troops on our northern border!

    Canadian military confirms SIX joint training missions with Chinese army in past four years - Rebel News

     
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    Posted: Apr. 28, 2021 - 11:04 PM ET #91

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    Canada Has Been Named
    The Best Country In The World

     

    The U.S. News & World Report  just released their 2021 Best Countries ranking,
    and our good neighbor, Canada, has taken home the title for the first time in history.
    The report is released annually.
    Last year Canada ranked second only to Switzerland.

    1  Canada
    2   Japan
    3   Germany
    4   Switzerland
    5   Australia
    6   USA      <------- an_light

     

    Well at least we aren't too far behind our Canadian neighbors in the rankings

     

    and we managed to stay ahead of mexico   thumbs_up

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    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    Canada Has Been Named
    The Best Country In The World

     

    The U.S. News & World Report  just released their 2021 Best Countries ranking,
    and our good neighbor, Canada, has taken home the title for the first time in history.
    The report is released annually.
    Last year Canada ranked second only to Switzerland.

    1  Canada
    2   Japan
    3   Germany
    4   Switzerland
    5   Australia
    6   USA      <------- an_light

     

    Well at least we aren't too far behind our Canadian neighbors in the rankings

     

    and we managed to stay ahead of mexico   thumbs_up

     
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    Posted: Apr. 29, 2021 - 12:38 PM ET #92

    The greatest country on the planet would like to censor the internet under the leadership of someone who took off his blackface named Trudeau. Who knows how far this will go? Would you like to live in a country who does this?

    Canada introduces bill to police all internet speech – NaturalNews.com

    Reply

    The greatest country on the planet would like to censor the internet under the leadership of someone who took off his blackface named Trudeau. Who knows how far this will go? Would you like to live in a country who does this?

    Canada introduces bill to police all internet speech – NaturalNews.com

     
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    Posted: Apr. 29, 2021 - 4:25 PM ET #93

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    The U.S. moved up one position overall but is seen as less politically stable
    in a report that also weighs racial equality,
    commitments to social justice
    and climate goals.

    good news for rumplickers

    in rumps last year we moved up one position into 6th place thumbs_up

     

    we r #6 !     we r #6 !    we r #6 !    win      USA       USA      USA     an_happydude

     

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    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    The U.S. moved up one position overall but is seen as less politically stable
    in a report that also weighs racial equality,
    commitments to social justice
    and climate goals.

    good news for rumplickers

    in rumps last year we moved up one position into 6th place thumbs_up

     

    we r #6 !     we r #6 !    we r #6 !    win      USA       USA      USA     an_happydude

     

     
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    Posted: Apr. 30, 2021 - 9:06 AM ET #94

     

    Report:
    American Quality of Life
    Declines Over Past Decade

     

    Excerpt from a Sept, 2020 report called the Social Progress Index
    (first reported here by nature1970):

    The world has become a better place in terms of social progress over the last decade,
    according to a report released Thursday.
    But there's one particularly notable exception: The United States.

    "Most countries tend to move forward," says Michael Green, chief executive officer
     of the Social Progress Imperative, which puts out the Social Progress Index.
    "To move backwards is a remarkably bad thing to do. ...
     The fact that the U.S. is in the negative space is deeply worrying."

    Reply

     

    Report:
    American Quality of Life
    Declines Over Past Decade

     

    Excerpt from a Sept, 2020 report called the Social Progress Index
    (first reported here by nature1970):

    The world has become a better place in terms of social progress over the last decade,
    according to a report released Thursday.
    But there's one particularly notable exception: The United States.

    "Most countries tend to move forward," says Michael Green, chief executive officer
     of the Social Progress Imperative, which puts out the Social Progress Index.
    "To move backwards is a remarkably bad thing to do. ...
     The fact that the U.S. is in the negative space is deeply worrying."

     
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    Posted: Apr. 30, 2021 - 11:34 AM ET #95

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    Report:
    American Quality of Life
    Declines Over Past Decade

     

    Excerpt from a Sept, 2020 report called the Social Progress Index
    (first reported here by nature1970):

    The world has become a better place in terms of social progress over the last decade,
    according to a report released Thursday.
    But there's one particularly notable exception: The United States.

    "Most countries tend to move forward," says Michael Green, chief executive officer
     of the Social Progress Imperative, which puts out the Social Progress Index.
    "To move backwards is a remarkably bad thing to do. ...
     The fact that the U.S. is in the negative space is deeply worrying."

    continued . . .

    The U.S.'s fall in the index can be attributed to declining scores in rights and
    inclusiveness – trends that accelerated in 2016, Green says, as well as small
    but steady declines in personal safety; health; and access to quality K-12 education.

    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    Report:
    American Quality of Life
    Declines Over Past Decade

     

    Excerpt from a Sept, 2020 report called the Social Progress Index
    (first reported here by nature1970):

    The world has become a better place in terms of social progress over the last decade,
    according to a report released Thursday.
    But there's one particularly notable exception: The United States.

    "Most countries tend to move forward," says Michael Green, chief executive officer
     of the Social Progress Imperative, which puts out the Social Progress Index.
    "To move backwards is a remarkably bad thing to do. ...
     The fact that the U.S. is in the negative space is deeply worrying."

    continued . . .

    The U.S.'s fall in the index can be attributed to declining scores in rights and
    inclusiveness – trends that accelerated in 2016, Green says, as well as small
    but steady declines in personal safety; health; and access to quality K-12 education.

     
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    Posted: Apr. 30, 2021 - 12:21 PM ET #96

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2: Report: American Quality of LifeDeclines Over Past Decade   Excerpt from a Sept, 2020 report called the Social Progress Index (first reported here by nature1970): The world has become a better place in terms of social progress over the last decade, according to a report released Thursday. But there's one particularly notable exception: The United States. "Most countries tend to move forward," says Michael Green, chief executive officer  of the Social Progress Imperative, which puts out the Social Progress Index. "To move backwards is a remarkably bad thing to do. ...  The fact that the U.S. is in the negative space is deeply worrying." continued . . . The U.S.'s fall in the index can be attributed to declining scores in rights and inclusiveness – trends that accelerated in 2016, Green says, as well as smallbut steady declines in personal safety; health; and access to quality K-12 education.

    continued . . .

    "The decline of the United States over the last decade in this index –
     more than any country in the world – is a reminder that we Americans
     face structural problems that predate President (Donald) Trump and
     that festered under leaders of both parties," 
     opinion columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote for The New York Times.
    an_light "Trump is a symptom of this larger malaise, and also a cause of its acceleration." an_light


    https://tinyurl.com/a29vrmzw

    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2: Report: American Quality of LifeDeclines Over Past Decade   Excerpt from a Sept, 2020 report called the Social Progress Index (first reported here by nature1970): The world has become a better place in terms of social progress over the last decade, according to a report released Thursday. But there's one particularly notable exception: The United States. "Most countries tend to move forward," says Michael Green, chief executive officer  of the Social Progress Imperative, which puts out the Social Progress Index. "To move backwards is a remarkably bad thing to do. ...  The fact that the U.S. is in the negative space is deeply worrying." continued . . . The U.S.'s fall in the index can be attributed to declining scores in rights and inclusiveness – trends that accelerated in 2016, Green says, as well as smallbut steady declines in personal safety; health; and access to quality K-12 education.

    continued . . .

    "The decline of the United States over the last decade in this index –
     more than any country in the world – is a reminder that we Americans
     face structural problems that predate President (Donald) Trump and
     that festered under leaders of both parties," 
     opinion columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote for The New York Times.
    an_light "Trump is a symptom of this larger malaise, and also a cause of its acceleration." an_light


    https://tinyurl.com/a29vrmzw

     
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    Posted: Apr. 30, 2021 - 1:09 PM ET #97

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

     

    Report:
    American Quality of Life
    Declines Over Past Decade

     

    Excerpt from a Sept, 2020 report called the Social Progress Index
    (first reported here by nature1970):

    The world has become a better place in terms of social progress over the last decade,
    according to a report released Thursday.
    But there's one particularly notable exception: The United States.

    "Most countries tend to move forward," says Michael Green, chief executive officer
     of the Social Progress Imperative, which puts out the Social Progress Index.
    "To move backwards is a remarkably bad thing to do. ...
     The fact that the U.S. is in the negative space is deeply worrying."

    explains some but not all of it     the article nature1970 pointed to goes into depth and very plausible

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    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

     

    Report:
    American Quality of Life
    Declines Over Past Decade

     

    Excerpt from a Sept, 2020 report called the Social Progress Index
    (first reported here by nature1970):

    The world has become a better place in terms of social progress over the last decade,
    according to a report released Thursday.
    But there's one particularly notable exception: The United States.

    "Most countries tend to move forward," says Michael Green, chief executive officer
     of the Social Progress Imperative, which puts out the Social Progress Index.
    "To move backwards is a remarkably bad thing to do. ...
     The fact that the U.S. is in the negative space is deeply worrying."

    explains some but not all of it     the article nature1970 pointed to goes into depth and very plausible

     
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    Posted: May. 5, 2021 - 12:44 PM ET #98

    Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964:

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    The U.S. moved up one position overall but is seen as less politically stable
    in a report that also weighs racial equality,
    commitments to social justice
    and climate goals.

     

     

     

    good news for rumplickers

    in rumps last year we moved up one position into 6th place  thumbs_up

    we  r  #6 !     we  r  #6 !    we  r  #6 !    win       USA       USA      USA    an_happydude

     

    Well, credit where credit is due.   peace

    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964:

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    The U.S. moved up one position overall but is seen as less politically stable
    in a report that also weighs racial equality,
    commitments to social justice
    and climate goals.

     

     

     

    good news for rumplickers

    in rumps last year we moved up one position into 6th place  thumbs_up

    we  r  #6 !     we  r  #6 !    we  r  #6 !    win       USA       USA      USA    an_happydude

     

    Well, credit where credit is due.   peace

     
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    Posted: May. 6, 2021 - 1:32 PM ET #99

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    continued . . .

    The U.S.'s fall in the index can be attributed to declining scores in rights and
    inclusiveness – trends that accelerated in 2016, Green says, as well as small
    but steady declines in personal safety; health; and access to quality K-12 education.

    makes sense

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    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    continued . . .

    The U.S.'s fall in the index can be attributed to declining scores in rights and
    inclusiveness – trends that accelerated in 2016, Green says, as well as small
    but steady declines in personal safety; health; and access to quality K-12 education.

    makes sense

     
     
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    Posted: May. 9, 2021 - 12:43 PM ET #100

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    "The decline of the United States over the last decade in this index –
     more than any country in the world – is a reminder that we Americans
     face structural problems that predate President (Donald) Trump and
     that festered under leaders of both parties," 
     opinion columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote for The New York Times.
    an_light "Trump is a symptom of this larger malaise, and also a cause of its acceleration."

     

    rump  thumbs_down

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    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    "The decline of the United States over the last decade in this index –
     more than any country in the world – is a reminder that we Americans
     face structural problems that predate President (Donald) Trump and
     that festered under leaders of both parties," 
     opinion columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote for The New York Times.
    an_light "Trump is a symptom of this larger malaise, and also a cause of its acceleration."

     

    rump  thumbs_down

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