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Re:the US economy and the EU were the same size in 2008, the... by qeternity on Monday July 17, 2023 @05:28PM (#36764345)
Ah yes, spoken like someone who has never lived outside the US.

I’m American but I’ve been an expat most of my adult life. I love the rest of the world. But Americans simply do not realize how good they have it.

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Re:the US economy and the EU were the same size in 2008, the... by genocidicbunny on Monday July 17, 2023 @05:35PM (#36764416)
> Ah yes, spoken like someone who has never lived outside the US.

Remember assumptions make an ass out of you and I. I've lived a big chunk of my life outside the US. I have plenty of experience with life outside the US. I also have plenty of experience with life in the US, including that outside the wealthy insula of the major cities.

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Re:the US economy and the EU were the same size in 2008, the... by RoyalHenOil on Monday July 17, 2023 @08:45PM (#36766288)
As an American who immigrated to Australia, but still travels back home a lot to visit friends and family, this is not my take at all. Moving overseas revealed to me how much lower income Americans are getting a raw deal. Yes, it could be a lot worse, but it could also be a lot better (especially considering that the US could handily afford it).

I don't think Australia is the nicest country to live in by any means, but it's far better to be middle class or lower class here than in the US.

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