Comment by igleria

Comment by igleria 4 hours ago

2 replies

> China is superlative in every way possible and Americans don't really seem to get it.

A a latino it's amusing to watch. After the soviet union failed, Americans thought they had won the civilization game forever.

I would never move to China due to political concerns, but at the game of empire they are kicking butt, and that unnerves some Americans.

Must be odd being born and raised in a first world country (?)

WinstonSmith84 4 hours ago

Patriotism is funny to see. A lot of people are so proud of their country, yet they are just pawns in a game played by the state and their leaders.

If one can think rationally, it's best to be born in smaller countries like Switzerland, Luxembourg, Qatar, Singapore .. Nothing to be proud of besides having the highest chance to live a very comfortable life.

  • igleria 3 hours ago

    In Argentina it is said, half-jokingly, that 1 week of news cycle in Argentina is 10 years of news cycle in Switzerland.

    On a similar note, leave Argentina for 2 years and everything is different. Leave for 20, and everything is the same.

    In summary: There are far crazier places to be born than Argentina, but oh my god I would pay to see what a billionaire would do if they had to live there with the median wage and the current cost of living...