It is better to be in America under BUSH than any place in the world.

I think countries like Canada, Sweden, Australia, Britain and Ireland you wouldn’t hear we Americans are ignorant for hating Bush but of course I don’t see these people breaking down our doors to get in either. To me it highly sucks being an American under the shrub's turn in office. Can’t waite to say bye bye to the idiot.

Ya....well blah, blah, blah! It's easy to compare America to the countries you mentioned! Any place on Earth is better than that! Why did you not compare America/Bush to other developed & civilized countries....like Canada, Switzerland, Australia, England, etc.? Because we wouldn't fare so well compared to them. That's why! And Americans complain about Bush and his stupidity because we expect MORE from our president, our country and ourselves! The hospitals may be pretty good here, but you're stretching it to claim we have the "best hospitals". But the cost of health care, elderly care, medication, etc. is shameful! Do you know it costs $15,000+/month to house a senior in a care facility in the US? What will you think of America if one or both of your parents should be forced into a long-term care facility? Stop waving the flag and sit down or take off your rose-colored glasses and see what's REALLY going on. By the way, as an American, I'm insulted that you would compare our country to the counties you mentioned in your post!

I think not only America but the whole world would be better off without Bush. He didn't deserve to take office, his only asset was that his dad was a president before him which he has proved meant nothing. It is not thanks to Mr Bush that you have the freedoms and human rights laws in place, you had that before he came a long. You wern't drinking toilet water either. No democracy is compeletly true democracy, but I beleive there are much better examples of truer democracy, across Europe. We may adopt aspects of socialism but what's the fear? What's the harm in putting your hands in your pockets to look after another person. This is what I can't understand about some people with strong conservative ideals, they are so patriotic and nationalist - until it comes to looking out for each other. Despite what you are being told the World Health Organisation ranks the US's health care system at 37th. http://www.photius.com/rankings/healthranks.html

Without question the United States is a much better country to live in than any of the countries you have mentioned. Almost any where else in the world is better as those countries either have no government or corrupt governments so the people are on there own. But you are very wrong to try to lump all other countries into that category and you know it. We will survive President Bush. The real question will be can we select someone better. On one hand that will be very easy to do but on the other maybe not. Regardless I challenge you to find any American that does not want to be here. Not liking the current President is not the same. By following blindly the man who directs our country we place ourself down a very scary road. So many other countries have learned this the hard way. To never question is to one day wake up in a world of hurt. Many of the countries you talk about have done just that.

To each his own. I once lived for one year in the States. I saved all my pennies to go back where I came from. After one year of sacrifice I could pay for the flight back. I love the country I was born in and would never ever go to live in the USA again. Once was enough.

I think Canada is an awesome place to live:) One huge bonus is our universal healthcare (which is a blessing)~I truly pray the US gets a new President in the next election who is much better than the the present one.(yes I am a Bush hater sorry) :)

While it is true that the United States of America is a beautiful country, politically it's going down the toilet. George Bush is ruining this beautiful country with his brand of extreme politics, and his lust for combat. As my fiance remakred one day, he put the BUSH in ambush.

when two man are educated, they will speak and write same on forums,meetings. If they speak and write altogether different, they are not educated then. here I am not educated, cause I wrote in forum which is different than others in this forum. Thanks

So sad, A menu to take us into Armageddon, so sad, the darkest days are about to come, because there is no reflection from zombie followers. The words indicate that the eyes have glazed over. It is interesting to note that the cranial is not filled, the neurons fail ignition, the second is blank... I'd say it is a whole or hole thinking problem. Extraction might help, what do you think?

I could not agree more. I don't see how we can think otherwise. You don't see many people from the US trying to move to North Korea or China or the soviet block Why aren't you more active here? We need someone who talks sensibly and has broadened their horizons through life experiences..

america is still the best even under Bush cause here i have the freedom to shout from the roof tops how much i dislike him and his policies where else could i do that?

I am someone that voted for Bush both times. I am not going to get into a heated debate with people that hate him. We fortunately live in a country that allows us the freedom to speak out against our leaders if we so choose. I am glad he was in office on 9/11 because Gore would have been a scary thought. We probably would have been attacked more times than we were. I would rather live in the US than anywhere else in the world, but I don't go around bashing other countries either. I know a lot about Cuba, because my husband still has family on the island and he risked his life to come to the US to try to better their lives. I think a lot of Americans don't realize what they have and many take a lot for granted. I don't think we all need to be name calling and bashing each other. I don't hate nor dislike all people that dislike BUsh, and I should not be discriminated against because I voted for him and I happen to think he has done a pretty good job with what he has been dealt. I don't agree with everything, but who agrees with absolutely everything someone does?

The two party system was designed as part of a system of checks and balances in order to protect our form of government. While I am proud to be a Democrat, there are some issues that I tend to lean toward the Republican's side of the argument. That's right, argument, debate! This is how our country's government was set up. We need to take two opposing views and compromise to make one bill which will become law. Both parties are to contribute their opinions and to work for the greater good of our country. Let's rise above the name calling and realize that THIS IS HOW OUR GOVERNMENT IS SUPPOSE TO WORK. The whole problem is that some of our representatives (both Republican and Democratic members) have become more interested and focused on their career as a politician or increasing their net worth then representing the citizens they were elected to serve. That is why lobbyists are so powerful. If we could rise above the corruption, America would be one of the GREATEST AND MOST RESPECTED COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD. Let's also remember that it is our right, no, our responsiblity to question our leaders!

I've been all around the world as well and I say that America is going to hell. All the Governmental corruption, both sides of the fence. Democracy is slowly fading. We are getting on the bad side of alot of Nations. I wouldn't be surprised to see rockets heading our way to stop the B.S. People always say love it or leave it. Well I'm not going anywhere, my ansestors are indignous to this country.

True, the USA is the best place in the world to live for a US national - seeing there is just no place like home! Made up of diverse people from all around the world, the USA has never been diverse, is a very factionist society and can thus, be the most terrible place to be if you are decent, knowledgeable and have some commonsense! The USA is only a safe haven for imbeciles, the mentally poor and crooks - Did you know that about 70% of the immigrants in the USA are often the lowlifes and rejects of their original societies? (Go figure!) Did you know that while the US immigration services would easily grant student visas to foreigners (for the attraction of money making for out-of-state tuitions), it mostly grants immigrant visas to the destitute, mentally impoverished and low lifes - I guess it is easier to continue false propaganda by indoctrinating for future usage those who cannot think for themselves and are consumed by their crooked activities! And about been in Cuba and being censored, I think almost anyone would travel to Cuba already prepared to face harsh living in famous Cuba! A psychological situation that is much more preferred to being in our "model democracy" - the USA - where one dare not say or question anything that matters, or else USA government agents would be, like blood hounds, on one's trail! And about being censored, did you not know that the USA government has been, for years, screening emails, postage mails and telephone calls in and out of the USA? Did you not know that the USA government has also, for years, been inserting electronic devices on people (with or without the knowledge and/or consent of the victims) and thus rendering them without a will of their own - yes, robots and neo-slavery? No, this is not Science Fiction! Check out: Human or Robot? - http://www.geocities.com/ulafrique/nanotechnology.html Manipulation via Hi-Tech - http://www.haarp.net

Of course the best is for you might be USA. Think about democracy with you or freedom enjoyed by you is maximum, then USAwill be the best.

You see no human rights violation in america? Then go to tulsa, OK (yes, the bible belt!), the christians who are supposed to witness to others and love ALL human beings. There, in my hometown you can get fired, loose an apartment or other discrimitory acts JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE GAY!. I am not talking about gay marriage issues. I am talking about regular rights straight americans take for granted. Sorry, but you are not seeing the whole picture. Yes, it is much better in america than other places,but it isn't all roses, or it would be called heaven and not America. The only thing good about Bush being in offic is that this is his LAST year in office. I think that is what makes america better, if we get someone in office that is bad, #1 we can impeach them, and #2 if that doesn't work they are only in office for 4 years.

Keep them comming you alien, im having fun giving you bad ratings. hahahaha they are coming to take you away haha they are coming to take you away hoho, to the funnyfarm, where life is beautiful all the time. No go get ya lithium and whatever bloody psycopharmica you are on, freak!

i too would not agree with the statement that America is better than any place in the world. it is better than some but not all. I live in Slovenia... Facts -free and paid health care (whatever you chose) -free education (from primary school to college) also private -schools and colleges are at your disposal. -a democratic republic -freedom of speech -a normal standard, low level of poverty do not know what else to write, but if you want to ask something please do.