Where do you think America Stands as a nation?

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 22:38:03 -0400

Many claim America is falling behind in the world as well as our military. The United States is widely known for being the top echelon in almost all categories such as science, math, literature, English and so much more. However, it seems as if we aren't necessarily living up to our full potential especially being in competition with other countries to be on top. Before i had asked about where do you think our military stands, today i ask, where do you thin America stands?

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2014 10:44 PM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 22:44:54 -0400

Your question made me think of this video; this has been posted here on RP in other threads, although its too good not to share again... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMqcLUqYqrs

Why America is NOT the greatest country in the world, anymore.

Response by SPC Geoffrey Jenkins made Jun 22 at 2014 5:10 AM

SPC Geoffrey Jenkins — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 05:10:27 -0400

I know the military right now is spread pretty thin all over the world.We were considered the world police at one time.We need to focus on the veterans to get them the care they truly need and cut through the red tape and give them hope that the country didn't forget about US!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2014 7:39 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 07:39:36 -0400

I always have to laugh when I hear the continuously repeated mantra that the "US has the best healthcare in the world" - then you look at the data:

Response by SSG Richard Stevens made Jun 22 at 2014 11:25 AM

SSG Richard Stevens — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 11:25:54 -0400

I agree with you one hundred percent well said

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jun 22 at 2014 11:53 AM

CPT Jack Durish — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 11:53:24 -0400

America was the greatest country in the world because, once upon a time, it was trying to be the greatest. It had won the right to chose it's own direction and set a blue print for a society based on individual freedom and accomplishment. (No, the Declaration of Independence was not "just" a declaration of war - what a dumb thing to say - it was a declaration of rights. The Constitution wasn't "just" a law - another dumb thing to say - it was a blueprint for limited government leaving individuals and communities free to attains their own chosen destinies) It took a long time to clean out some of the crap of the old world - slavery and inequality between the sexes. And, there was more to be done, but we were headed in the right direction until progressivism took hold at the beginning of the Twentieth Century. It's growing interference with individual rights and liberties slowed down and then reversed our progress. (Isn't it ironic: Progressives destroy progress). So, no, we are no longer the greatest nation, but it has nothing to do with the progressive views of the video provided. Indeed, it is the opposite.

Response by SSG William Patton made Jun 22 at 2014 2:33 PM

SSG William Patton — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 14:33:11 -0400

Our problems began when we elected Woodrow Wilson, an educator with no management experience, but a smart man none the less, or at least he thought so and so did his progressive cronies. His policies following WWI set the stage for WWII, but a silver lining appeared out of that calamity, we became the leader of the free world. All was well until we the people saw JFK murdered and his veep, LBJ, another progressive, take over and create the Great Society where people no longer had to work to survive, but just hold a hand out and the government would take care of them. This political strategy set the stage for the next sixty years of government growth and handouts until we have nearly as many people on the government teat as we have paying taxes. These give away programs destroy human ambition and initiative, destroy the nuclear family, and eventually create a dependent underclass with political clout, which is what we are dealing with today. I do not think it is too late to reverse the damage done by progressives, but we are getting close to the point of no return. The November elections of 2014 are critical to taking back our nation and instilling the mores and values that made us great. I hope those who really are get out a vote for the candidate who will help us get America back.

Response by SGT Robert Hawks made Jun 22 at 2014 3:10 PM

SGT Robert Hawks — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 15:10:38 -0400

When it comes to the military we are by far the most powerful nation on earth still. When it comes to civilian population we are lagging behind. We have large debt we do not have enough jobs and our leaders are to worried about every country in the world but their own. So we are slowly decaying as a nation and will diminish our leadership in world affairs as our domestic problems grow ever more burdensome. That's how I see our nation at this point praying for a turn round.

Response by SPC David Hannaman made Jun 24 at 2014 12:18 PM

SPC David Hannaman — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:18:03 -0400

I think we are STILL the greatest country in the world.
Yes, there is a subset of the population with an entitlement mentality.
Yes, we spend a ridiculous amount of resources on things we don't need, or are counterproductive to the "greater good"
Yes, we have politicians that make laws that serve only a small subset of the nation, and advance themselves politically.

BUT

Historically we have had times when we were less moral, more corrupt, and had laws that benefited an even smaller subset of the population.

I wouldn't go so far as to say that we are headed double-time in the right direction as a whole, but we are still the land of opportunity where someone with drive, determination, an idea, passion and the desire to WORK HARD at making that idea reality can be more successful than 99.99% of the population of the rest of the world, irregardless of their bloodline or political connections.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2014 1:39 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 13:39:54 -0400

I am 46 years old and I have been listening to predictions of doom and gloom for four decades. First the war in Vietnam was declared to be the turning point of American greatness, then it was the oil crisis and recession of the mid-seventies, then it was the Iran hostage crisis, followed by Reagonomics and the rise of Japan. Desert Storm and the fall of the Soviet Union actually shut people up for a little while but only for a few years. Now 9/11, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the world financial crisis has all of them at it again; oh, and let's not forget that China and India will soon rise up and dominate us all.

There is just one problem with ALL of these Chicken Little predictions . . . they are complete BS and unsupported by the facts. We have the preeminent military on the planet. Our economy is more than double India and China combined and equivalent to all 27 members of the EU combined.

I like the quote by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair when he was being grilled over his support of the United States:
"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in and how many want out."
Even the worst detractors among our citizenry are unwilling to pack up and move out.

And I loved the video, MAJ Burns. It is a no holds barred and, I believe, accurate statement on our current problems.

Response by PO3 Shaun Taylor made Oct 18 at 2014 11:51 AM

PO3 Shaun Taylor — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 11:51:56 -0400

I think the UNITED states of America has become divided. I think if we get that unity back we will reach our full potential as one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Yes, I know a part is missing. I left it out intentionally because I really didn't want to get into a religious debate with anyone.

Response by Sgt Packy Flickinger made Oct 20 at 2014 3:40 AM

Sgt Packy Flickinger — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 03:40:40 -0400

Leadership is non existant. The current administration apologizes for our strength instead of protecting it.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2014 7:53 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 07:53:08 -0400

To much moany goes to welfare and not to education. We are getting worse in science .
It's make me very sad that my son's future is not secure

Response by LCpl Rick Ponton made Oct 20 at 2014 12:52 PM

LCpl Rick Ponton — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:52:00 -0400

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS GOING TO RESCUE AND FIX THE DAMAGE THAT OBAMA AND THE DEMOCRAPPS HAVE DONE

Response by SSG Tim Everett made Dec 18 at 2014 5:52 PM

SSG Tim Everett — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:52:14 -0500

"The United States is widely known for being the top echelon in almost all categories such as science, math, literature, English and so much more. "
-- Uhhhh, no. We have some of the dumbest people in a first-world nation, in the history of ever. Militarily? Yes absolutely. Education-wise? HAHAHA please...