BimmerFan

I appreciate it for reading my post. I came from Albania, propaganda signs read of the great workforce and exceptional qualities of that country. It was something everyone read and went nuts over it; thus no one had seen the other side of the coin.

I cannot dispute the fact that the U.S. gained allot from its location. Mexico and Canada are sure allies to the U.S, wouldn't be the same as having Iran south of the border. As far as the drug cartels; thats a local issue.

It's because of globalization that now the competition has risen, and everyone can feel it. It has its good and its bad. It is more efficient for one person to do a single task, but its also more costly. Anyone can perform a task if given a longer time and a bigger budget, but its the one who does it faster, cheaper and at the same time contains quality; that's what gives them a competitive edge. Its capitalism at its finest.

As far as super-power politics, its an ideological argument. But would every nation perform equally if given the same "goodies". Hitler's Germany got where it got by force, put a pistol in people's head and the sweetest beauty queen will do w/e you want. The German people are innovative by nature, I've been to Germany and they have a different ideology; they think in terms of "we" not "me".

Yes this place is better than my country, many places are. My country was doing fine until it was occupied by the Ottoman Empire and had women raped left and right; given a Muslim religion by force on top of it. The difference is all with "how much is enough to have", it does come down to greed in the end.

I chose to stay here mostly because I'm at an age that I have to decide what to do with my life. I know I'll be fine in w/e place I go; as long as I maintain my work ethic and desire to better myself.
It is fear of the unknown I guess.

I personally never liked the #1 spot, #2 is better since it makes you always better yourself and gives you something to work on. I'm not hating on this nation, but I like to be critical of things b/c i think its the best way to think; its democratic to ask questions.