Americans don't suck.

[Akkula]

On 12/9/2024 at 2:27 PM, AztecAlien said:

No, not really. I think he, like myself, is tired of elitist Americans that think they're better than everyone else and crap all over others. There's a lot of anti-American sentiment being thrown around here lately and in the other thread. And some approve of it. And you know what direction it's coming from. If it's so bad, and you don't like it here, maybe you should head southeast like the New Zealand guy and check to see if he has some extra rooms for you. 

The problem is, Americans are not in charge and they should be. Our lawmakers that are supposed to represent the Americans that voted for them, are not in charge either. It doesn't matter what letter is next to a name. The corporate bureaucrats, oligarchs and the media are actually running the country and are crapping on everyone and some of our allies. They love and crave division. That keeps them in power.  

The aniti-American sentiment that is being thrown out by Americans who have had the ability to succeed in the U.S. more than most parts of the world is because of the hardworking Americans that they now crap on. 

America has its problems, but I disagree with the other thread. Especially admitting that you're doing more for the people in another country that you just moved to when you could stand up for Americans that helped you get where you are. See ya!! 

I'll add, that I do a much better job expressing myself in person rather than typing on a phone that spells worse than I do. 

Trumpists are Trumpist first, Republicans second, and being Americans is a very distant 3rd.  

Let's not conflate "Americans" and "Trumpists" too much.

[RSF]

On 12/9/2024 at 2:41 PM, AztecAlien said:

I haven't had a social media account in 10 years. But you do you as always. 

So you're just borrowing this account....

[AztecAlien]

On 12/9/2024 at 1:46 PM, Akkula said:

Trumpists are Trumpist first, Republicans second, and being Americans is a very distant 3rd.  

Let's not conflate "Americans" and "Trumpists" too much.

Hopefully the door hit you on the a** on your way out. See ya!! 

[SalinasSpartan]

On 12/9/2024 at 12:27 PM, AztecAlien said:

No, not really. I think he, like myself, is tired of elitist Americans that think they're better than everyone else and crap all over others. There's a lot of anti-American sentiment being thrown around here lately and in the other thread. And some approve of it. And you know what direction it's coming from. If it's so bad, and you don't like it here, maybe you should head southeast like the New Zealand guy and check to see if he has some extra rooms for you. 

The problem is, Americans are not in charge and they should be. Our lawmakers that are supposed to represent the Americans that voted for them, are not in charge either. It doesn't matter what letter is next to a name. The corporate bureaucrats, oligarchs and the media are actually running the country and are crapping on everyone and some of our allies. They love and crave division. That keeps them in power.  

The aniti-American sentiment that is being thrown out by Americans who have had the ability to succeed in the U.S. more than most parts of the world is because of the hardworking Americans that they now crap on. 

America has its problems, but I disagree with the other thread. Especially admitting that you're doing more for the people in another country that you just moved to when you could stand up for Americans that helped you get where you are. See ya!! 

I'll add, that I do a much better job expressing myself in person rather than typing on a phone that spells worse than I do. 

Why is @halfmanhalfbronco “tired” of these “elitist Americans”? Because he is being fed those points of view over and over again on social media platforms because algorithms like to feed them stuff they engage with, and he engages with that stuff. Then he comes on here and has all these straw that broke the camels back moments where he rages over what are often times pretty innocuous posts.

[RSF]

On 12/9/2024 at 2:52 PM, AztecAlien said:

Hopefully the door hit you on the a** on your way out. See ya!! 

[AztecAlien]

On 12/9/2024 at 1:53 PM, SalinasSpartan said:

Why is @halfmanhalfbronco “tired” of these “elitist Americans”? Because he is being fed those points of view over and over again on social media platforms because algorithms like to feed them stuff they engage with, and he engages with that stuff. Then he comes on here and has all these straw that broke the camels back moments where he rages over what are often times pretty innocuous posts.

Is he the only one? And if you want to respond to what I believe is happening, that would be cool. 

[StealthLobo]

On 12/10/2024 at 9:27 AM, AztecAlien said:

 If it's so bad, and you don't like it here, maybe you should head southeast like the New Zealand guy and check to see if he has some extra rooms for you. 

 

Completely agree. I'm not the only one who has left or plan on leaving. Alot of studies show healthcare and medical professionals are leaving or plan on leaving the US in droves now and in the next few years. This is due to many factors like current law changes, conservative government, being overworked (lack of work -life balance), and lack of appreciation. 

I definitely encourage them to experience living and working in another country and maybe the move will reinvigorate their reason for getting into their field in the first place like it did me. Personally, Ive never felt this balanced at work in my entire career.

[Billings]

On 12/9/2024 at 12:22 AM, halfmanhalfbronco said:

Top country in the world for per capita giving, one of the hardest working first world countries, the most diverse and have less hate crimes per capita despite being so much more diverse.

Sounds like your politics have made you a very hateful and ungrateful man.

 

Many first world countries have far fewer poor and disadvantaged so there is less need for giving due to better safety nets, etc.  They give through their taxes

[SalinasSpartan]

On 12/9/2024 at 12:55 PM, AztecAlien said:

Is he the only one? And if you want to respond to what I believe is happening, that would be cool. 

Dude, my point is that a specific person that seems like a generally decent guy should take a break from reading a bunch of shit that makes him mad. Not everything needs to turn into some broader abstract debate. 

[AztecAlien]

On 12/9/2024 at 2:17 PM, StealthLobo said:

Completely agree. I'm not the only one who has left or plan on leaving. Alot of studies show healthcare and medical professionals are leaving or plan on leaving the US in droves now and in the next few years. This is due to many factors like current law changes, conservative government, being overworked (lack of work -life balance), and lack of appreciation. 

I definitely encourage them to experience living and working in another country and maybe the move will reinvigorate their reason for getting into their field in the first place like it did me. Personally, Ive never felt this balanced at work in my entire career.

There are also a lot of health care professionals speaking out, regardless of politics about what's been going on for decades in our healthcare system. Especially regarding insurance companies fleecing Americans. It's corporate America that is not appreciative. Americans are pawns. You had a voice but chose to run instead of helping try to solve problems in a very flawed system where Americans have no say because our lawmakers are bought and paid for. I stand with the healthcare professionals that are doing their best to help and stand up for Americans. You and your Marxist buddy Akkula are not to be taken seriously. Enjoy your getaway.  

[AztecAlien]

On 12/9/2024 at 2:37 PM, SalinasSpartan said:

Dude, my point is that a specific person that seems like a generally decent guy should take a break from reading a bunch of shit that makes him mad. Not everything needs to turn into some broader abstract debate. 

He should be mad, and so should you. 

[halfmanhalfbronco]

On 12/9/2024 at 2:22 PM, Billings said:

Many first world countries have far fewer poor and disadvantaged so there is less need for giving due to better safety nets, etc.  They give through their taxes

So Americans have it harder off than many countries but still donate exponentially more?

BTW, charitable giving as a percentage of income in the US is higher the lower down the income brackets you go.  Those struggling the most tend to be the most generous.

Sounds like an awesome quality of people here.

[AztecAlien]

On 12/9/2024 at 2:22 PM, Billings said:

Many first world countries have far fewer poor and disadvantaged so there is less need for giving due to better safety nets, etc.  They give through their taxes

Taxes? Lol. Yeah, we pay taxes. Then take another 10-15K for healthcare insurance on top of that if you are considered middle-class. Tack on another 7-10K in deductibles and then end up paying out of pocket for anything remotely serious. There is nothing affordable about ACA for middle-class Americans. Not to mention the price of everything that has gone up over the last 4 years.

And shame on U.S. healthcare professionals that have a voice that made enough money to live abroad and chose to leave instead of helping make it better while giving Americans the finger on their way out. 

[bornontheblue]

On 12/9/2024 at 11:44 AM, Cowboy Up said:

We have our warts but generally speaking the US is a great country.

[StealthLobo]

On 12/10/2024 at 10:44 AM, AztecAlien said:

There are also a lot of health care professionals speaking out, regardless of politics about what's been going on for decades in our healthcare system. Especially regarding insurance companies fleecing Americans. It's corporate America that is not appreciative. Americans are pawns. You had a voice but chose to run instead of helping try to solve problems in a very flawed system where Americans have no say because our lawmakers are bought and paid for. I stand with the healthcare professionals that are doing their best to help and stand up for Americans. You and your Marxist buddy Akkula are not to be taken seriously. Enjoy your getaway.  

Heh, you have mistaken. We came out here originally for the adventure, for the experience of living in another country. Supposed to be temporary.

However, after your current election results (really describes the kinda ppl there), and the unexpected exponential increase in job satisfaction and happiness, we have no plans of ever returning.

I'm sorry if that upsets you and the other "Mericans!".

[HR_poke]

Lol got your whole life planned out after 3 months.  Sounds like an 18 year old who backpacked through Europe for a month and is "totally changed man"

[bornontheblue]

On 12/9/2024 at 3:51 PM, StealthLobo said:

Heh, you have mistaken. We came out here originally for the adventure, for the experience of living in another country. Supposed to be temporary.

However, after your current election results (really describes the kinda ppl there), and the unexpected exponential increase in job satisfaction and happiness, we have no plans of ever returning.

I'm sorry if that upsets you and the other "Mericans!".

You can revoke your citizenship you know. 

[RSF]

On 12/9/2024 at 4:06 PM, AztecAlien said:

Taxes? Lol. Yeah, we pay taxes. Then take another 10-15K for healthcare insurance on top of that if you are considered middle-class. Tack on another 7-10K in deductibles and then end up paying out of pocket for anything remotely serious. There is nothing affordable about ACA for middle-class Americans. Not to mention the price of everything that has gone up over the last 4 years.

And shame on U.S. healthcare professionals that have a voice that made enough money to live abroad and chose to leave instead of helping make it better while giving Americans the finger on their way out. 

That's some shitty insurance cart girls in Wyoming get...

[StealthLobo]

On 12/10/2024 at 11:57 AM, HR_poke said:

Lol got your whole life planned out after 3 months.  Sounds like an 18 year old who backpacked through Europe for a month and is "totally changed man"

 

On 12/10/2024 at 11:58 AM, bornontheblue said:

You can revoke your citizenship you know. 

Exhibit A and B

[AztecAlien]

On 12/9/2024 at 3:51 PM, StealthLobo said:

Heh, you have mistaken. We came out here originally for the adventure, for the experience of living in another country. Supposed to be temporary.

However, after your current election results (really describes the kinda ppl there), and the unexpected exponential increase in job satisfaction and happiness, we have no plans of ever returning.

I'm sorry if that upsets you and the other "Mericans!".

Nah, not mistaken.