America Is Blessed

Sad_Grandpa
Sad_Grandpa Posts: 129
in Health and Weight Loss
Despite all the complaints and whining, the failings and struggles, we as a nation are truly blesssed. We have an abundance of food widely available at very reasonable costs. We have the freedom of choice, and the ability to define our lives through those choices. We have opportunities to pursue our dreams and so many amazing marvels and innovations available to us, including this helpful and free fitness buddy thingy.

It's up to you to make it happen. It's not about America or wherever you live. It's up to you. Now go do it.
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  • Vorpal_Sword
    Vorpal_Sword Posts: 33 Member
    This is the absolute truth.
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
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  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Yes we are blessed!!
    I don't know why everyone always wants to hate on America.... I personally love it here and couldn't imagine living anywhere else! :-)
  • kikityme
    kikityme Posts: 472 Member
    There are good things and bad things about every country. As a Canadian on a border city, I spend a lot of time there.

    I have had oh..... ZERO... bad experiences with Americans.

    I don't get your politics, but hey, half the time OUR politics are messed up too.

    So carry on 'murica, you're doing just fine.
  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    You are not a sad grandpa, but a wise one.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
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    +1
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  • 12by311
    12by311 Posts: 1,716 Member
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    I have a crush on Ron Swanson
  • TX_Rhon
    TX_Rhon Posts: 1,549 Member
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  • Sinisterly
    Sinisterly Posts: 10,913 Member
    :drinker:
  • carlaunderconstruction
    carlaunderconstruction Posts: 158 Member
    As a Canadian living in China, I can say that you are 100% correct. I get to see first hand people living in poverty that have very limited food choices.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    Nothin' sad about this Grandpa!
  • Sad_Grandpa
    Sad_Grandpa Posts: 129
    You are not a sad grandpa, but a wise one.

    I'm only sad when my wife puts us on a low carb diet.
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    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
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  • kristinahargraves
    kristinahargraves Posts: 27 Member
    Agreed:)
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    Amen, Grandpa!
  • egrusy
    egrusy Posts: 196 Member
    You are not a sad grandpa, but a wise one.

    I'm only sad when my wife puts us on a low carb diet.

    :laugh: :drinker:
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    Love Sadgrandpa! No, America is not perfect by any means, but we have it pretty damn good in comparison to so many others, and yet we insist on complaining about it and taking it for granted. So, agreed!
  • SymphonynSonata
    SymphonynSonata Posts: 533 Member
    If you want a reminder that AmericaNs are blessed, check out Netflix's new CNN Crimes of the Century and watch the Amanda Knox episode.
  • creed714
    creed714 Posts: 5 Member
    Not to be political, but people don't like America because of foreign policy, and slightly hypocritical stances on 'freedom' and such. For example, supporting dictators when its convenient, or in cases of protecting 'American interests'.

    Also, the American middle class, which use to be the strongest in the world is starting to STRUGGLE financially. Even compared to the Canadian middle class we are slipping, and are way behind North Western European middle class. However, the GDP is still going up, meaning we are still extremely productive as a nation, and yet the middle class seas less of those fruits. Where does it go? To rich people, frankly. American rich are more rich than European rich, while European middle class are more 'rich' than American middle class. Does that make sense?

    American politics and this country in general is in a downward trend. I feel very patriotic saying this, because we should never dilute ourselves thinking "we are all okay". We are not. There is hope though, and we still have a government structured in a way were justice is practiced and corruption is at a minimum. There is hope!
  • 12by311
    12by311 Posts: 1,716 Member
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    I have a crush on Ron Swanson

    LOL! I just realized in that gif Ron loves the great US of A because he can drink his big gulp! I love him.
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    Not to be political, but people don't like America because of foreign policy, and slightly hypocritical stances on 'freedom' and such. For example, supporting dictators when its convenient, or in cases of protecting 'American interests'.

    Also, the American middle class, which use to be the strongest in the world is starting to STRUGGLE financially. Even compared to the Canadian middle class we are slipping, and are way behind North Western European middle class. However, the GDP is still going up, meaning we are still extremely productive as a nation, and yet the middle class seas less of those fruits. Where does it go? To rich people, frankly. American rich are more rich than European rich, while European middle class are more 'rich' than American middle class. Does that make sense?

    American politics and this country in general is in a downward trend. I feel very patriotic saying this, because we should never dilute ourselves thinking "we are all okay". We are not. There is hope though, and we still have a government structured in a way were justice is practiced and corruption is at a minimum. There is hope!

    Definitely makes sense, but still...first world problems. Americans are are much more privileged than they realize. That comment was not directed at you. I mean it more in a general sense.
  • andiechick
    andiechick Posts: 916 Member
    I want to move to America, living in the UK sucks now and I've had a taste of what could be :sad:
  • PennyVonDread
    PennyVonDread Posts: 432 Member
    You are not a sad grandpa, but a wise one.

    Hahaha

    QFT
  • Shropshire1959
    Shropshire1959 Posts: 982 Member
    People are people .. there is good and bad ...... (cue a song) ... In everyone ......


    BUT BLESSED .. behave that implies holy, consecration, which is *****
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  • PennyVonDread
    PennyVonDread Posts: 432 Member
    Not to be political, but people don't like America because of foreign policy, and slightly hypocritical stances on 'freedom' and such. For example, supporting dictators when its convenient, or in cases of protecting 'American interests'.

    Also, the American middle class, which use to be the strongest in the world is starting to STRUGGLE financially. Even compared to the Canadian middle class we are slipping, and are way behind North Western European middle class. However, the GDP is still going up, meaning we are still extremely productive as a nation, and yet the middle class seas less of those fruits. Where does it go? To rich people, frankly. American rich are more rich than European rich, while European middle class are more 'rich' than American middle class. Does that make sense?

    American politics and this country in general is in a downward trend. I feel very patriotic saying this, because we should never dilute ourselves thinking "we are all okay". We are not. There is hope though, and we still have a government structured in a way were justice is practiced and corruption is at a minimum. There is hope!

    NP. We hate our government, too. Just waiting for a good time to reform.
  • Shropshire1959
    Shropshire1959 Posts: 982 Member
    I want to move to America, living in the UK sucks now and I've had a taste of what could be :sad:

    You know where the airport is :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue:

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