American Reacts to Why America Sucks at Everything - Eye Opening

[@socialworld1372]

"The reason they call it the American Dream is because you have to be asleep to believe it." George Carlin

[@moaitelcadi8707]

@@ItsCharlieVest how smart you are @ 😁😂😃

[@romecottrell4558]

@@ItsCharlieVest Good quote 👌

[@gl3nnium]

I lived on the States once and had some wonderful experiences but I wouldn't do that again. Now that I'm back in New Zealand I'm just much happier. And yes healthcare is free and virtually any prescription medication costs around $5 at a pharmacy. I just don't see any benefit to me in going back, even for a holiday.

[@AssBlasster]

@@ItsCharlieVest React to old George Carlin clips if you think this quote is good. He was a masterful comedian

[@tanelviil9149]

The reason america goes down the toilet is because of liberal ( closet communist , neo marxists ) ) politics. As i understand, in some democrat controlled states they release prisoners and shoplifting is not even considered a crime anymore. Also burning down businesses and police stations is called " peace full protest " Its all part of the plan to destroy america and western civilization. And MINORITy groups are used as useful idiots for the marxists. A former KGB agent explains. *Yuri Bezmenov: The Four Stages of Ideological Subversion* kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpfbYnWPrKiqeas LOL you think it's a coincidence that the founders of BLM are marxists??? No its not...it's all communist shit that is happening... FEMINISM, LGBT, MASS NON WHITE IMMIGRATIOn etc etc.. its all a plan to destabilize a nation and push it into crisis. And to make the population fight each other. *Communists use Race to Gain Power (G. Edward Griffin)* kzbin.info/www/bejne/nITOaZdqYqyIoJo

[@purpleguy5274]

US in a nutshell : "get rich or die trying" EU in nutshell : " get rich or live normally"

[@lollo8219]

so true

[@jensholm5759]

I was beekeeper. When leave the agg they work and are somethimng wrong with them, its out to die.

[@lucianof9080]

When I told my mom about how Americans are convinced since when they're young and at school that the US is the best, richest and happiest country in the world while they're ignorant about the whole outside world she said: "That's basically what people are taught in dictatorships about their own countries."

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

Well, it does sound a bit like North Korea - to a certain degree. 🤔

[@Vanillastump]

@@kasperkjrsgaard1447 At the beginning of the school day in the US we are told to recite a pledge to respect and remain loyal to the flag and country. You aren't forced by law to stand, but a lot of teachers don't know the law and love the power they have over kids.

[@_bats_]

It's relatively hard for a dictator alone to make all of the citizens of the country believe lies about their own country's relative greatness, especially if they've been struggling. It's far, far easier to do that if your country is founded on a philosophy of unfettered capitalism intertwined with liberal freedoms that have been the patriotic clarion calls of the populace for generations.

[@damianotommassi3378]

And do you know what EVERY SINGLE ONE dictatorship in an entire world's history have in common? Complete and utter failure. Tbh... with my knowledge of history and politics... i would move the f out if i was american. For good.

[@blacky_Ninja]

@@Vanillastump Whaaaaat?! 😱 I always thought that was just one of those things of Films invented as a hyperbolic extention of the „All americans are patriots“ sheme. 🥶

[@Ernoskij]

There was a Danish minister that was interviewed for some American radioshow once, and at some point the interviewer asks him how many people go bankrupt from going to the hospital in Denmark on a yearly basis. The minister just looked at him like he had swapped to a completely different language, because that sentence just does not make sense here. Not a single person goes bankrupt from going to the hospital here, because there is no bill for you to pay from it.

[@BarrySlisk]

But you may die on a waiting list however...

[@imperialTech]

As an African American, I moved to Australia six years ago, and my life has turned out five times better than my 45 years in the United States. I earn six figures per year and it is simple to find a high-paying job without discrimination. Don't get me wrong: there is discrimination in Australia, but not on the same scale as in the United States.

[@julesmasseffectmusic]

Is the racism becuase your black or becuase you are a seppo from the third world shithole where shooting someone in the back who is unarmed is considered.brave.

[@tetsuan25]

In Australia a racist person is just seen as a total loser.

[@Rottnwoman]

Welcome - you should get refugee status coming from the USA 😆

[@carmenl163]

And you would be comfortable with a 5 figure salary as well. What FREEDOM that is!!

[@cornishmaid9138]

ImperialTech - I say this with love. Please stop referring to yourself as an ‘African’ American. You’re American. The rest of the world find it bazaar and segregational.

[@deepspaceexplorer9529]

I’ve told my story many times, I was an American soldier, until I was injured in Afghanistan. The VA claims my lasting medical conditions and debilitating chronic pain has nothing to do with my service. Luckily for me, when I was stationed in Germany and married a German woman. Now, all of my needs are covered, by the German government. Hell in the last 4 years, I have had 4 MRIs, 2 surgeries including a highly experimental nerve surgery, multiple therapies and rehabs, thousands of dollars worth of pain killers and muscle relaxers a month, and to kick it all off I’m unable to work due to my injuries and live in a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, hell 2 balcony in city apartment for my family and I, all of it paid for by the German government with no debt or expectation of repayment. In america id be homeless, Murica frick yea.

[@Ingolf757]

As a German myself I’m really happy for you. I still can’t believe those Americans who use veterans as some kind of talking point while denying them medical/mental treatment at the same time. I had a complicated spine surgery myself. Spent 2 weeks in hospital and one year of rehab. I spent more on beer to celebrate my recovery then medical cost

[@semiramisubw4864]

See, thats why i dont mind to pay general tax for stuff. I may not need it anytime soon but its helping people in need. If i may need it in the future i can be sure that this will get covered. Beeing selfish and thinking that "well atleast i have a bit more money" is quite retarded mindset imo. Glad that you get covered and can live ur life how you want right now. Grüße aus Düsseldorf.

[@MsTifalicious]

I really love how you started off the story dogging on America by using a socialist medical program like the VA LOL LOL hi ironic

[@TheTekknician]

Never realised the word "Veteran" is a synonym for "discarded", because that's pretty much the story one sees all too often. I'm happy for you that you have some amount of quality of life.

[@janpm1]

Not homeless but dead! Hope you and your family are happy! Greetings from Münster!

[@51bikerboy]

If they tell you time after time again how great your country is the more suspicious you should be! If a country is great it proves it self.

[@MsTifalicious]

What country do you live in? Would you call it great if someone asked your opinion on it?

[@p.st.6272]

Here in Germany the people are continually arguing about how bad our country is and that’s not your performance to be born here. In the end everybody tries to build a balanced life without the fake proud on a flag or something. Large parts of europe doing similar and dealing good with it.

[@51bikerboy]

@@MsTifalicious The country I live in is OK I know that there better countries. The difference is that our government doesn't shout from the rooftop how great our country is time after time. The USA is not by far the best country in the World. Not even by income per capita and the spreading of the income is very unbalanced.

[@iriscollins7583]

@@MsTifalicious As Al! Murray says, it's in the name.🇬🇧

[@kb0x]

Bro that's so true. Sometimes I think we are too prideful.

[@myafelicia]

Charlie, one piece of advice then: get your school diplomas and other educational certificates translated and recognised so you'll have the Dutch (or other country's) equivalent ready to use - same for your driver license!!! Then start looking at the job offers here in the Netherlands online, especially those for English-speaking people. Job offers are at an alltime high and unemployment at an alltime low. Look for companies that are willing to help you and your family move to Europe/Netherlands. I don't think you'll need 10 to 15 yrs to fullfill your dreams.

[@hullmees666]

@Heavyarms150 the trick is to find a job where the employer is desperate enough to take care of the work visa. not an easy task and cant speak for the netherlands, but ireland isnt alone in this. ireland also i think is a bad place for this as they are one of the few european countries with very healthy birth rates so they dont really have a lack of workers.

[@jeff_de_zebra]

in the construction and transport sectors are a lot of jobs available and a lot companies the would help you. I suggest Mainfreight (big transport company) most of the employees speak English and they always need more people.

[@karldehaut]

Education in USA is expensive, really expensive… Like healthcare. The only way to break the infernal circle of going into debt to have access to health and education is to join the army...

[@AssBlasster]

@@karldehaut You can slash the price in half if you go to community college and work to pay that off. The best option is to attend one that has a direct transfer program to an in-state, 4 yr university.

[@biometalix]

Maybe this helps, if you have experience with diesel engines/automotive repairs (or even better have an engineering degree), Australia has several companies that will pay for your Visa and relocation (Travel costs/1 month paid accommodation). However, do be aware you will need to either stay with your employer for 2 years or find an alternative employer to sponsor you for that 2 year period.

[@kenglasson2920]

My second wife was an American lady. We returned to New Zealand.....she cut her hand in the kitchen and was panicking because she did not know how we could afford to get it looked at by a doctor. I said don't be silly we just go to the hospital. She was, OMG we can't afford it...I was a bit confused until I remembered the USA shit system......so we went to the hospital,, her hand was stitched and dealt to etc, .....cost us nothing, and she could not believe it. Yeah the States.....freedom and rights....sure......so many Americans are fooled into the truth of how many other countries provide REAL support to their citizens

[@LadaHusakLH]

When I was younger I wanted to live in America sooooo bad. I loved everything about it. Now, when I actually have the money and experience to be able to move there I don't want to have anything in common with that country. It's honestly insane how you guys have fallen from being the best country in the world to basically a meme.

[@elanemeckova8383]

Same here (Central Europe). Once you learn how it really works in the US, you are shocked and start to wonder how people in the richest country in the world can live in such conditions. Maybe the US are fine for millionaires who don't have to go to work and have money for health care and education. But normal working people seem to be real slaves. It is because they do not know how it works in other countries and believe that the US is the best. Poor them.

[@Vanillastump]

@@elanemeckova8383 I KNOW the US isn't the best. We're barely top-10, if we make it at all (depends on the metric.) We spend astromically more on the military than any country, and spend almost nothing on education. Not to mention the fact we seem to have a new mass shooting every week. It's bleak. Living in the US means you aren't working to live, you're living to work, for the most part.

[@adampkalb]

@@Vanillastump That is taxation without representation! I want more money to be spent on education and we need to have a say in how our taxes our spent, and we need more of it on education! July 2, 2022, 3:57am

[@iriscollins7583]

They were obviously lying , Hollywood etc.

[@iriscollins7583]

@@Vanillastump I read recently that mass? Shootings happen nearly every day. Over 309 already this year. Where more than 4 people are shot and killed.

[@akyhne]

My favorite TV show of all time, is "Breaking Bad". But after I had watched the last episode, it got me thinking, that this could never happen in my home country, Denmark, or in just about any other European country. There would be no reason for a guy with terminal cancer, to do what the main character in the show did.

[@akyhne]

@@MsTifalicious Well, if you can't work because of cancer, you can't feed your family... in America.

[@Daph909]

In a lot of other countries, we understand that when you're sick, you can't work. That's why we have laws and subsidies in place to protect our people if and when they get sick. Diseases or other things that you have little to no control over, shouldn't be reasons for people to go broke.

[@patnor7354]

If you believe that you're just dreaming... That safety net you believe in is vastly overrated.

[@akyhne]

@@patnor7354 Really? How?

[@pachacutiyupanqui9546]

America is good at movies and such

[@chantalmassicotte3934]

Every day, I realize how lucky I am to be Canadian. My mom was in hospital for 3 months and in ICU for 4 days. Took tons of medication every day, almost lost her and paid $0. I feel so bad for people living in the US. Nobody should have to struggle daily to feed their family let alone go into debt if someone gets sick. It is inhumane.

[@bad-people6510]

Except no, you pay a ton every year in taxes, whether you need medical care or not, and the quality of your medical is much much lower than the US. (Plus medical bills in the US aren't that high if you're not being gaslit by being shown prices from super-high end blue state luxury hospitals.) Canada and the rest of the world also benefit from US medical research which covers the majority of medical and pharmaceutical research for the entire planet. Believe me, the story you told, was my dad's life many times over a lifetime in the US, and on the salary of an honest, rural tractor mechanic, never had trouble paying for medical bills. The unaffordability of American medical coverage is a campfire fairy tail.

[@Sam-im5tc]

@@bad-people6510 and now I'm just inclined to say you are straight up lying about American healthcare or had such minor issues that you never had to experience how it actually works

[@bad-people6510]

@@Sam-im5tc And I'm inclined to say you don't know what you're talking about because I've lived with it my entire life. In one of the poorer states, with family members who have chronic medical conditions. You seem to have been the victim of propaganda.

[@Sam-im5tc]

Yeah I'm sure that's why my families best medical experiences have all been in EUROPE. Guess that's propaganda.

[@bad-people6510]

@@Sam-im5tc Doesn't change the fact that I'm living in the country with the best recovery rates in the world. Doesn't change the fact the the multi-variable analyzes show it. But go ahead and be offended about me giving you the benefit of the doubt, it's not like I called you a liar or anything.

[@joanc1828]

I am an American living in Portugal. I moved here in 2017 for my 70th birthday. One of the best decision I have made!!!

[@aufrechtgehn1]

One can literally see you in the process of having your eyes opened in this video, and the amount of desillusion and pain in your voice is heartbreaking. Living in Germany, I can assure you that by far not everything's roses here, too, but the concept of having to chose between death and a ten thousand dollar debt from medical bills is absolutely mind-boggling to me. I've been to the US (well, to the west coast) three times in 1995, 2004 and 2008 and it was an impressing country with stunningly beautiful nature and some amazing people, but at the same time the incredible amount of homeless people on the streets of San Francisco and LA and the conditions they had to live in were frightening, even back then. I went through what I can only describe as nightmarish hell holes on my way from the hotel to the subway. Also, the segregation and the very visible differences between rich and poor quarters of the cities were astonishing. A "developed country"? The "Land of the Free"? Well, maybe for the 1%. Again, it's no fairytale here either, and we face some of the same problems, but I do feel that America shows us what the end time stages of capitalism are looking like, and it's not a pretty sight. I hope you can make it and come over to Europe soon. Best of luck!

[@DanielBjorndahl]

you thought homelessness in 2008 was bad? have you seen what's going on now?

[@vickymaaskant6784]

Well spoken. The end stages of capitalism are what the US is showing us. Omg. I will use this expression if you don't mind! I even see capitalism as the end of our civilisation. How you staged it sounds about right. It's unfortunate, but right.

[@purpleguy5274]

@@vickymaaskant6784 each civilisation began to fall at around same time. And it's not because of capitalism. From ancient times great civilisations flourished until they started leaning towards more LGBTQ. Gayness of Greeks began their downfall, same with Rome , same with Egypt . So yeah you can say US shows us what endline capitalism looks like , but capitalism never were and never will be the reason for the fall of any civilisations. And I'm writing it as a bisexual guy.

[@FloofersFX]

@@purpleguy5274 what the hell are you on about, plenty of flourishing LGBTQ friendly countries are doing just fine, it definitely is late stage capitalism that's to blame for the further downfall of the US... I mean hell, their stances against the LGBTQ have been increasing drastically in the last few years and they're still going downward. What kind of shitty indoctrinations have you been falling into?

[@markmurphy4056]

Irish, had a heart attack a week before my 49th birthday, not unhealthy, genetic condition, bad cholesterol, two arteries blocked, so collapsed, ambulance called, they treated me, on the way to hospital they met an advanced EMT because he wanted to check me. Got to hospital, straight into surgery, no paperwork, I didn't have private insurance. I did pay my pay related social insurance(PAYE TAX) taken directly from my pay. So surgery, I was in the golden hour, so I was dying. They put two stents in. Then ICU, I was conscious throughout it all, except when they needed to put me under for the procedure. Later, Surgeon's assistant did an ultrasound to check for heart muscle damage, luckily none. Next day, I was transferred to a local hospital, by ambulance again, spent 3 days in CCU, met my cardiologist and they took me through the whole thing and arranged aftercare, my prescriptions etc. A month later I got the bill. €240.00. Because of Ireland's health policy my meds are capped at €150.00 per month. That's for 5 different tabs. Socialised medicine, can't say enough about it.

[@dutchman7623]

Norway learned a lot from the Dutch. When the Dutch discovered a large natural gas field and started to exploit it, two big companies took the majority of the profits, and a part went to the government. The government stimulated the economy with this money which had bad consequences in the long run. High inflation, our producers couldn't compete with foreign companies any longer because wages went up. And the entire country ended up in a kind of pre-pension state, living from a stream of money that would end someday. After the gas bubble was empty, we had to reform a lot and take a step back, and slowly the economy is getting healthy again. Norway saw this bad process and set aside their money, keeping inflation low, stayed competitive and looked very carefully at which infra structure would benefit the country in the long run. They limited 'Christmas time' for the entire country and made sure the money from their oil and gas reserves would benefit the country for a long, long time. Now it's the richest country in the world. And in contrast to some Arab countries or Russia, where the rich can leave when the situation doesn't suit them any longer, leaving the country behind in poverty, Norway itself owns the money, not individual citizens or companies.

[@markschattefor6997]

They made only a small but lethal mistake, they let islam into their country.

[@fransezomer]

Norway is one of the richest populations in the world. Every Norwegian is a Millionaire measured in Norwegian Crowns (~ US $140.000 per Norwegian). The Norwegians are called the Arabs of Europe... Norways economy resides mainly around the oil and gas industry. It is true what Dutch guy says. Over the past 70 years, the Netherlands has used its Gas reserves to generate extra income for the country, where the Norwegians have 'saved' their oil and gas proceeds since the beginning of time, into the worlds biggest equity Norwegian Petroleum Fund, which is owned by the Norwegian people, by means of the Norwegian Government. In short, all Norwegian oil and gas proceeds are transferred into this fund and not used to pay for its government's bills. Norway uses this fund to invest in Equity, Real Estate, Commercial enterprises and what not. Only to grow the fund even more. The Netherlands on the other hand has sold its gas reserves at pennies to the dollar to Germany and other countries to rake in tens of Billions to balance its books. If we'd done the same as the Norwegians we'd be Millionaires too.

[@arturobianco848]

@@fransezomer dutch person here to, it's basicly correct but to be honest it did make the Netherlands into wealthy country again. So not to be overly dramatic about it a lot of that money was well spend in the end. I do agree i wish they would have choosen the Norway approach because that would have been a lot better but you can't have it all.

[@larsyvindgrindrud8341]

Norway earns more on the pension fund investments than on the oil. Actually, the balance of the fund is three times higher than the accumulated deposits.

[@KajiRider1997]

@@arturobianco848 Yup, Kut Rutte 4

[@gerritvalkering1068]

I used to work in a hotel, and one story always stuck to my mind. An amareican man was visiting Amsterdam with his family to celebrate: He just paid off all his debt. The obvious parts, at least. He went to college and racked up about $30k in debts studying. He also broke his leg during a football match in his early twenties. It was a bad break, so they convinced him to stay overnight. That set him back another $20k. I thought he was joking and started to laugh, but he just looked at me. So I asked him if he was serious, which he confirmed. It completely blew my mind. I can understand study debts. It's an investment in your future and it'll cost more in some places than others. But 20.000 for breaking a leg? Anyway, he spent the next 30 years paying it off. Didn't know what to say, just shook my head in stunned silence. interesting thing on the child mortality rates. The guy in this video is either making unfounded claims, or did his research really well. If you look at official reports, the USA has a fairly low infant mortality rate, while The Netherlands has one of the highest in the developed world. It all depends on your definition of infant mortality. At what age do you draw the line? One month after birth? Two? Six? One and a half years? Do you exclude things like neglect, traffic accidents and other 'external' causes? USA officially reports relatively low infant mortality rates. But that is by using their own definition. If you'd use the same metrics as another developed country, the USA comes out worse pretty much every time. Here's another statistic where the USA takes the lead: Teen pregnancies. And we're not talking about 18 or 19. For some reason, some people blame it on sex-ed and providing anti-conception even though statistics show otherwise. Another anecdote from my time at the hotel. A lot of people from the USA were bewildered that almost all shops were closed at night. What if you needed a gallon of paint at 2am, right? Or maybe just some diapers. So inconvenient! They considered the 24/7 shops a sign of a well-developed and strong economy. I disagree. Shops will open at night if it makes them a profit. To make a profit, there need to be people who want to shop. Most people sleep at night, or at least want to, so there aren't enough people who come to shop to make a profit. To have a substantial amount of shops open at night, catering to what we would call normal shopping, you need enough people that don't have any time to do so during the rest of the day. Bars, bistros, clubs, streetfood, crappy tourist stuff, those don't count. We're talking about getting milk, bread, laundry detergent, and diapers. To me, that does not sound like prosperity. That sounds like 12 hour work days or longer. That sounds like poverty.

[@OnibiTeru]

If I had debt because I needed assistance for my health, I would honestly just die from crying because that is a major stress bomb - if it's one thing I never want to get in to, unless its like having to pay for a home, it's to be in debt of any kind - if you don't have the money for it, you shouldn't go around spending. I know it can't apply to all things, but the general thought is there, so I have no idea how Americans function, I'd just end up a mess of anxiety and depression on top of it.

[@JB-yb4wn]

Umm no, you can't declare bankruptcy on student debts, the leading cause of bankruptcies in the US is medical bills.

[@JB-yb4wn]

@@torstenheling3830 Which to me as a Canadian is laughable that you need a bankruptcy attorney for medical debts. What is a medical debt? (rhetorical). When will the US ever smarten up and start adopting a system of universal healthcare?

[@JB-yb4wn]

@@torstenheling3830 Is that what they tell you? You can afford a war losing military to the tune of some $800 billion a year, but not universal healthcare? Here is a novel idea for you. Given how laughably bad the Russians are doing in the Ukraine, maybe the Military Industrial Complex is selling you a bill of goods here. Maybe NATO doesn't need the money that the war business people says it does, (that is self-evident). More importantly, NOBODY wants you to police anything, nobody wants your gerrymandered, corporate corrupt, self-serving freedom, especially from the end of a rifle. Stay the fuck home and fix your own problems before you export more that you simply can't pay for. Then maybe the trillions that you guys pissed away in places like Afghanistan and Iraq would be spent in the US for their own citizens.

[@gerritvalkering1068]

@@torstenheling3830 that's interesting. Around here, when you have a debt, even as minor as € 300,-, they'll keep patiently sending you letters for a decade or more until you're finally in a position to pay, or you've driven up your debts to a point where drastic measures apply like a restructuring or bankruptcy, because they'll get at least some money for what is basically the cost of a once per year letter. Which get sent in bulk anyway, so adding a few extra for the small amounts won't matter. Having an unpaid debt also has a pretty big impact on your life here, as it's going to be tough to get a loan or mortgage, and you'll have to pay a significant deposit on anything you rent or any kind of contract, just in case you default on your payment *again*. That's true even if it's your € 30,- cell phone bill, even if you completely disagree that the bill is valid in the first place. There are gradations, of course, but still. It gives people a significant motivator to settle their debts.

[@iancomputerscomputerrepair8944]

I am glad to see an American that has his eyes open to reality! I'm British and Medical debt does not exist in the UK or Europe. Paid holiday, paid Maternity leave, paid Paternity leave, paid sick leave that is not limited to a few days a year. The Netherlands people are very friendly and welcoming. The sooner you move the better because of age limits, regarding working. Best of luck

[@pamelaadam9207]

Yup we have all that at the moment but the present rightwingers in Westmonster want to take it away

[@wendwllhickey6426]

All money is skimmed off the top before it gets to were it is going ,by then there is none left .

[@manonvanginneke6165]

Wow Charlie..... I knew that living in the US is not ideal, but this... I am speechless, and this makes me feel so lucky that I was born in such an amazing country like The Netherlands, cause compared to this story, it IS amazing.... Thanks again for all the educative content. I love your videos and please keep on going!

[@AussieGoblin618]

I live in Australia, my mum has a stage 4 brain tumour. She's had major surgery, chemo, radiation and other on going medications and treatments and has had to pay nothing. Hell even when I had my son, he was an emergency c section I paid nothing out of pocket.

[@kaspernielsen9149]

"How are we even being considered a developed country at the point... at all" Believe me Charlie... only the US thinks off themselves as developed. Fun fact as a Dane I can confirm that Staters are super easy to pick out of crowd, just by what they say.

[@marliesrijckaert7046]

Sometimes the US has even been called a banana republic. The problem with claiming again and again you're the best country in the world, you're no longer able to take a critical look.

[@db6881]

Only Americans see themselves as the best and have DELUDED themselves into thinking that ANYNODY in the world would be jealous of them.

[@lbcrafter8621]

I'm so lucky living in Belgium! As a disabled person, not only do I get my medical care, medications,... almost for free, I also get an income from the state. As I'm able to work parttime, they also encouraged my employer to hire me by giving them funds and extra conditions in case I would get sick or they have to provide me with some special equipment to do my job. Also, because of my condition, I pay less for electricity, less taxes,... As a single mom, life still can be hard, but I don't know how I could manage living in the (great and almighty) USA!!!

[@hankinsmarbus4172]

ja het goede doel zei het al

[@Tijuanabill]

Literally every single one of those things are provided for free to disabled Americans who can't afford them.

[@leliavoinea9402]

Belgium is a first world developed country! Honestly I always admire first world country from Europe . I mean I know that there are a lot of things that sucks in my country Romania like corruption among politicians, incompetence among authorities that are very slow to apply laws despite the fact that good lows do exist. But still I feel that evan a poor country like my own does better at gun laws and public safety then USA. And this is a little ironical considering that USA is a first world country and Romanian is somewhere in her road to become a second world country! What I do like about all European countries that USA doesn't have is the fact that most European people live first for themselves and their families then for work. I feel in the USA the American people live first to work and they sometimes evan let their jobs define their lives! That sounds so very sad!

[@amramjose]

Most of that money you receive, goes right back into the economy. This is one of the main points that Americans do not understand. Taking care of one's citizens is good for everyone.

[@williammiller7799]

@@Tijuanabill I was thinking the same thing

[@lameaker]

Twenty years ago I toured the US from Chicago to Atlanta. What struck me is that in all states at the houses - while they are slowly rotting away with almost no windows in them anymore, the national flags proudly flutter at the front door, in the garden or wherever. I do not understand this.

[@ianmartin7312]

I have always lived in the UK and I am 71 years old. For 45 years, I lived and worked in London. I moved to Kent, UK, just over 25 years ago. Last week, in Whitstable, Kent, I saw someone begging for money. This was my first experience ever, of seeing someone begging. Also, I have never seen anyone who appears to be 'living rough on the streets'. During a work-related visit to the USA, I was invited to attend the houseboat home of a USA colleague. She showed me the gun that she kept in her bedroom, the gun she kept in her living room, the gun she kept in her kitchen area, and the gun she kept next to her entry door. I asked why, and she said she had to be able to protect herself from intruders. That was the only time in my lifetime that I had seen a gun, other than specialist Police Officers and military personnel guarding secure areas. Erroneously, I was booked into a motel. Late at night I ran out of coffee and milk, so I walked to a local store. When I relayed this to my USA colleagues they said I was lucky to be alive, walking alone, at night, in Atlanta! Would I like to relocate to the USA, not on your life!

[@CharCanuck14]

I lived in the Netherlands for 12 years so I'm totally behind you wanting to move there. It's a beautiful country that will amaze you. Every American ex-pat I met there said how much life improved since they left the States. It really opened their eyes to the horrendous shortcomings in America. I'm now back in Canada where I've had 2 total hip replacements, gall bladder surgery, herniated disc repair as well as numerous hospital admissions for pneumonia. Total costs - 0 Canada isn't perfect, but I'm certain if I lived in the States I'd be bankrupt or dead.

[@gerdipediaTV]

I'm just so shocked again that you don't have health insurance. I am German and I will tell you a short story about me. In 2016 I had a severe shoulder injury and with all the various examinations, therapies, surgery and subsequent rehabilitation therapy I was actually sick and unable to work for 9 1/2 months. 6 weeks at the beginning I was still paid 100% by my company and after that I got paid 75% of my normal salary by the insurance company. The operation did not cost me anything and neither did the hospital stay. During my illness I got painkillers, you have to pay 5€ per prescription. For the rehab I got 6 times 5 times one hour of therapy prescribed which cost me 6 times 24€ co-payment so 144€ in total. Since I also had less other expenses in the time due to illness, I had even made more money afterwards than I would have worked. If you want to emigrate to Europe, yes, the Netherlands is really ok, but Germany is a lot cooler.

[@amramjose]

That would have put you in the "poorhouse" in the USA, freedom!!!

[@crash_hunter8659]

Freedom by being forced to pay a little amount. Perhaps it is too paradox for so much people to understand.

[@rustyshackleford1465]

@@amramjose lol you'd be lucky to have a poorhouse. more likely he'd be homeless.

[@andrewhallam237]

I live in the UK and when I was 39 I contracted Meningitis and while in hospital I had a major stroke. I was in intensive care for three weeks and in the hospital for a another three months. When I went home a nurse came to my house every week for a year for physical rehabilitation. I didn't have to pay anything for all this. The stroke left me with a few mobility problems so I am unable to work. The government pays 100% of my rent and all council taxes. I get a weekly benefit which is roughly equal to minimum wage but because most of my bills are paid by the governemt I actually have more money now left over at the end of the month than I have ever had. I will get this for the rest of my life. Life is not perfect in England but what I absolutely love about this country is that if something bad happens to you, You will be looked after and won't have to worry about medical bills etc. One more thing, don't wait 10 or 15 years. Start looking for jobs in Europe now. These things are best done when youth is still on your side.

[@SGast]

I live in Germany and I sometimes forget how good I have it. One of the frequent complaints in my field of work is that we can't get rid of all our time off. I love my job and feel responsible for my projects going well but I have every year 12 bank holidays, 30 days of paid leave plus company events. So I sometimes struggle to take all my days off.

[@flo.meidinger]

The first you said is absolutely same to me: I also live in Germany and often we seem to forget how good we have it. Following such channels like his here definitely taught me one thing: There are of course also problems here in Germany we have to fix (and I don't mean the problem of not getting of all your free time 😅) but non the less we should never forget how good we have it and also be grateful for that.

[@diablo.the.cheater]

The time off is important, you need to be fresh and in top condition to do your projects in good quality.

[@dcs4947]

Dude, i immediately subscribed to your channel when you said you were doing KZbin to be more with your family. That's heartbreaking. My current job in Germany gives me 30 days of paid vacation and I didn't need to spend any time to schedule them for the same year I started to work.

[@puffin20]

I remember there was a meme back in the days saying: What would it be like if Breaking Bad plot was happening in UK. Walter gets diagnosed for cancer. Walter goes to the hospital and gets treated, no matter what insurance he has. Simple as that. 2 episodes max. Pretty sad, right?

[@tigress345]

As a dutchie, I love that you appreciate our culture and I think you would fit right in!

[@irissupercoolsy]

Yeah, I'm watching his videos and he would indeed fit in easily.

[@DMGamanda]

I’m from the U.K. and have been watching a lot of reaction channels like yours and so admire your desire to educate yourself beyond what you have been told. I see more and more of these so it makes me feel that slowly Americans will make the changes to the country to give citizens what they should have. Good for you for doing this and I hope you get to your goal sooner than the 10yrs you have in mind 🙏🏻🇬🇧. Amanda

[@MarlaSingersCancer]

The UK is also fucked at the moment because of our own right wing government. We are the reason some people are afraid of a nationalised health insurance, because a right wing government in charge will try and defund it, ally with American medical companies, and try to to sell it off.

[@kb0x]

I am hopeful that America will change and not be a greedy, consumerist country.

[@DMGamanda]

@@torstenheling3830 im from uk so have no idea. That is his business and not mine. I was just wishing him well ☺️

[@DMGamanda]

@@torstenheling3830 you really need to settle down friend and read what is actually said. I said ‘I DONT KNOW’ to your first comment. Although i would add I am a lawyer but just not dutch, hence why i said i don’t know. So calm yourself down, stop getting on your soap box and stop arguing with someone who 1. Isn’t disagreeing 2. Doesn’t care anyway & 3. Couldn’t even been bothered to read your entire rant cos it simply was too long about stuff i neither disagree with nor care that much about since it isn’t my problem or my business!!!

[@DMGamanda]

@@torstenheling3830 seriously you need to lighten up. I just made a comment wishing the guy well. Enough already!

[@rebekkadeforce8963]

Keep doing KZbin ( you are doing good, it will grow) and come to The Netherlands or Belgium, your life will change beyond belief! Best of luck to you!

[@bjornr1120]

True, it wil be a eye opening for him. 😊 altijd leuk om taal genoten te zien met een warm hart. 😄

[@user-ie6jr4bg1w]

Doing well*

[@nutrinutriz4986]

In the 90's maybe....

[@jimijames9792]

I second this. I'll take you out for beers!

[@jeffw9465]

@@nutrinutriz4986 Why? I am doing great right now.

[@tomasvon8187]

I am from Finland and need to say that I feel so sad and sorry for US. Also its kind of funny to listen that American dream-talk while people dies cause dont get get healthcare. Its so crazy!

[@jarmotolvanen9525]

In Finland it is not only free of charge to give birth, but the covernment is paying you money for having a kid. You get a free starting packet for each of your kids. That box includes neccessities like clothes, nappies, a toy and so on, worth several hundreds of euros. The more kids you have the more they pay you. That monthly pay only ends when your kid turns 17 years old.

[@Riku-Leela]

Good luck bro! Hope you're able to save and move one day, it's nice to see a person who accepts how it is

[@guuskaitjily8581]

It's truly heartwarming to see all my fellow Dutch people react and I'm sure each one of 'em will tell their friends about you .So with a bit a luck you'll be able to make a living for the three of you .Kom op mensen laten we hem helpen het enige wat we moeten doen is zo veel mogelijk volgers mobiliseren dat hij reclame inkomsten krijgt .This is a good exercise to translate Charlie. I'm starting to see a get this family out of the greatest country in the world and set them free movement .Altough it has its flaws it truly is the closest thing to heaven on earth people ,so lets be grateful europa .

[@Firebreath1988]

Wake up, NL is exactly the same like usa, its just less visible for many, we are run by corporates aswel, NL is even registered as a company rofl. Better people stop giving this man fake illusions

[@liesjelualockse6377]

#freecharlie :)

[@emilybakker3742]

Its hard to do that its you don't know enough people to share it with

[@monicacarolina6480]

I already told Charly he and his family can stay with me. I live in a small town close to Amsterdam and Haarlem and...the sea. Just for them to feel the vibe, if they really love it. I hope they will make it and hell yeah. We can donate. But there must be a plan first. Medical bills need to payed off. Than they are free as a bird and jobs are everywhere here. He wants to continu on you tube. Great. mensen....koppen bij elkaar ;)

[@emilybakker3742]

@@TheXmabax you're welcome!!!!!😃 look for a small place the prices are much better than in Amsterdam (Amsterdam is a touristic city that's why)

[@atomicNoodle]

The Netherlands definitely isn't the best country in the world, but I think you'd enjoy it nonetheless. If you ever do get here, you'll have a thousand friends to visit, and ten thousand beers to drink.

[@opoxious1592]

I fully agree. Even with the shitty politicians we have to deal with.

[@Hensepens64]

We will salute you on Schiphol Airport and indeed upon arrival you (and your family) already will not be alone already

[@Thomean]

@@opoxious1592 Every country has shitty politicians sadly

[@swollenaor]

I agree, but also look to other city's then Amsterdams or big city. Zwolle would be awesome.

[@opoxious1592]

What country in your opinion would be the best country in the world?

[@paul1979uk2000]

I remember when I lived in the US years ago and it's a strange place because it feels like a first, second and third world country rolled into one, you can go from some of the richest regions and just travel 10 miles and be in the slums, it felt strange to me as a European because we don't really see that level of inequality and poverty, at least not to that degree and that's likely because the EU and it's members have development funds that help to develop regions that are falling behind for whatever reason, in the US, those regions just get left behind and it's the same for the people. The US is all about the individual and not for the benefit of all whereas in the EU and pretty much every developed country, the systems are more designed for the benefits of all, hence the much stronger social system and protections the citizens have. Before I move to the states, I imagined the US from how the movies portrayed it, how wrong was I, now that I've actually lived it, I will never go back again and the irony is, Europeans in the EU don't realize how good and easy they've got it because boy do Europeans love to complain about everything but then maybe it's that complaining on why we have it so good, we are willing to stand up and fight for things to be better, the UK seems to be the exception to that rule where they seem to be rolling over and letting the government degrade the system over the last 15 years. As for the economy, it's not about how strong an economy is, that means very little if the divide in wealth is bad, it's all about how shared out that wealth is, most of the developed world and especially EU countries share more of the wealth among its citizens whereas the US has too much wealth in too few hands, that's where the real problem is, it's all well and good saying the economy is great but it's meaningless to the people that don't feel the benefit of it and I think that is why Trump in the US and Brexit in the UK happened, because for all the talk of how good the economy is doing, a lot of the people are not feeling that benefit. The funny thing is, you hear a lot of Americans that sing high praise for all the millionaires and billionaire the US has and yet that actually backfires because it just means a lot of the wealth in the US is in so few hands, the irony is, the countries will less millionaires and billionaire are more likely to be equal.

[@monicacarolina6480]

And THAT is capitalism in the extreme. I prefer some capitalism with social touches. Where the widest (richest) shoulders pay a bit more, the people with low income less. Where all children have the right of schooling, rich or poor, everybody gets the SAME healthcare, rich or poor, no people and junkies on the ground and tents everywhere. It is the most humane and social thing to do.

[@helenjarvis7755]

Yeah I am so sad that people swallow so much of the US style capitalist propaganda. Here in the UK we seem to be going from kindness and support for our fellow countrymen to self centred isolationism. I hate it! We still have the nhs that our parents and grandparents fought for. I hope that there is still enough hope for our best society that people will not give into the nasty greed of our politicians.

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

@@monicacarolina6480 That’s why I’m staying in Denmark. 🤗🇩🇰

[@tanelviil9149]

The reason america goes down the toilet is because of liberal ( closet communist , neo marxists ) ) politics. As i understand, in some democrat controlled states they release prisoners and shoplifting is not even considered a crime anymore. Also burning down businesses and police stations is called " peace full protest " Its all part of the plan to destroy america and western civilization. And MINORITy groups are used as useful idiots for the marxists. A former KGB agent explains. *Yuri Bezmenov: The Four Stages of Ideological Subversion* kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpfbYnWPrKiqeas LOL you think it's a coincidence that the founders of BLM are marxists??? No its not...it's all communist shit that is happening... FEMINISM, LGBT, MASS NON WHITE IMMIGRATIOn etc etc.. its all a plan to destabilize a nation and push it into crisis. And to make the population fight each other. *Communists use Race to Gain Power (G. Edward Griffin)* kzbin.info/www/bejne/nITOaZdqYqyIoJo

[@lostone9700]

Yes make a wrong turn and pow from beverly hills to wtf happened here!

[@hakkefeke9236]

You are the first YT-er Ihave ever seen smoking a cigarette on a video... You know it is bad, but you do it anyway... That is real honesty to me... So you are subscribed! Greetings from Germany!

[@n3vulaa]

My sister is a gymnast and managed to rip her hamstring off her bone last year. We got a referral for an MRI, and because she competes at an almost international level, the health insurance covers sports injuries and Physio. For the MRI, we paid $50 out of pocket, and for Physio, we paid, in total, about $40 for sixteen sessions- the $40 was for the sports tape to keep everything in place.

[@gamm8939]

18:22 Norway is very smart. They didnt get companies to extract their natural resources, they did it themselves. That leaves to them having the biggest state owned pension fund in the world, with over 1 trillion USD in assets. That is for 5.4 million people

[@arcdraconis9579]

but you have to already have the technology to do so. Other countries use foreign companies because they don't have the specialized knowledge

[@germangarcia6118]

@@arcdraconis9579 Nah. You can adquire the technology. Other countries screw up because of their leaders greed.

[@user-or6yn8pm3c]

I moved overseas and was amazed how much better the quality of life was for regular people. I lived in Australia.

[@frederique3652]

This video was really shocking to me, i live in the Netherlands and i really hope you will get the chance to move to Europe to be more free. I wish you the most, because you deserve it!

[@V3rciS]

I am a European that moved to Canada for a year on this Travel-Work Visa program. We were living in Toronto ON and decided to travel down to the States for a visit. As a kid I was always fascinated with the US culture (mostly cause of Hollywood), so after visiting NY city and some other neighboring locations, I couldn't wait to go back to Canada. I liked Canada a lot but not so much the US (sorry American friends, no offense).

[@dalevandebeek2041]

I am Canadian and it broke my heart watching your reactions to this video. I cannot imagine not having free Healthcare among other wonderful things here. Safety, excellent education etc. Why don't you come up here to Canada we would love to have you. Even if you use it as a stepping stone to your final European destination. Don't give up your dream ever life is short.

[@painwithmoo7725]

I would like to say, as a high schooler and a US inhabitant, there is a class in my school called 'Race and Social Justice' that teaches about some of the horrible things that we do to immigrants, natives, and ourselves. Sadly it's an alternative history class and not required, and a shame it waited until highschool, but it's something. Ish.

[@CyberBlastoise]

I wonder how long it will be before "patriots" call that CRT

[@Natsukashii-Records]

How is that helping you or your country? Knowing the damage your ancestors caused is one thing, or finding about systemic injustice, but you don't need a class for that, just read some articles or actually, even better, find people while you are outside to talk with. But again, that doesn't help, what helps is forming unions, protesting and asking for what's yours. And most importantly, educate libertarians that taxes aren't bad, it's how your government uses them. I find it insane that you people use 'food stamps'. We only used those in Europe during wartime. lol Then again, US has been at war with some country or another almost non-stop... so I guess you got an excuse?

[@CyberBlastoise]

@@Natsukashii-Records those who fail to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. And school is at a time of an informative age. To say that education is useless is stupid.

[@leaness98]

@@CyberBlastoise Exactly! Here in Germany we also learn about the past of our country in school, including WW2, Holocaust and the Nazis. It's very important that we never forget about this, especially since there are still (and sadly) some Nazis around.

[@lpdude2005]

USA - Norway. Yes, the USA is richer than Norway with GDP calculation - but Norway has 30% higher GDP per capita. person. Norway also has $ 1.5 trillion in reserve - which is equivalent to us being able to stop working and take free for 9 years.

[@germangarcia6118]

Norway is lucky, tho. They've also been very smart on how to use their luck, smarter than anyone else in similar conditions and that's admirable, but I don't think it's fair to use them as a comparison. Most countries aren't sitting on a fortune in liquid gold.

[@caro.k2958]

Watching you watch this video touched my heart and moved me to tears. I sincerely hope this Chanel success for you and you get to achieve your dream of moving to a better place for a better life. I subbed and liked and will follow your journey. Good fortune to you and yours.

[@caro.k2958]

Just read your go fund me pinned comment. Will support you there too no shame in this as seems like it is a necessity of life forced by your corrupt companies and government the shame is all theirs. Much love from Australia.

[@michaelpeters7495]

Charlie. Its sad to see you and your fellow Americans struggle for shit to keep the 1% in power. I donated man. Its not much but I did What I could. I have three children and I cannot imagine what I would do to go through life if basis (healtcare) are not covered. Giant hugs from Haarlem the Netherlands 🇳🇱 ❤️

[@kb0x]

Don't worry, things will get better here (hopefully).

[@mravalik]

Fellow American brethren here, I am an avid language learner and having met most of my friends through social media (Norway, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, etc) and discovering how ridiculous the American healthcare system really is, I have already made the decision like yourself, to travel abroad, study, and work. Good luck with your future endeavors!

[@ultrainstinct6496]

Stunned about medical debt / Healthcare etc. In NZ, was in hospital for 7 days last year, burst appendix, round the clock care, 2 surgeries, scans, injections (had 2 other issues rise up whilst in hospital).... all it cost me was $25 for medication when I left. Hospital workers are 100% not paid enough, but I would have no idea how I'd react if I was in the US.

[@maidenekker]

I'm so happy to have found you here on KZbin. You have changed my perspective on people from the USA. You are critical of your own country, i did not expect Americans to be like that. I would wish you could emigrate to Europe, and feel more free. I'd think you would fit in very nice in the Netherlands! Please try to come here.

[@monicacarolina6480]

I had the same idea. I did not expect an American to be critical about his country, because Patriotism is huge and the endless brainwashing makes Americans really believe they live in the best country in the world. So, my respect Charlie.

[@metalvideos1961]

Watch second thought. You should like it

[@Sam-im5tc]

Some of us actually realize the bullshit "America #1" crap they feed us on TV and in school is in fact bullshit

[@AssBlasster]

@@metalvideos1961 Lol yes second thought is great

[@tanelviil9149]

The reason america goes down the toilet is because of liberal ( closet communist , neo marxists ) ) politics. As i understand, in some democrat controlled states they release prisoners and shoplifting is not even considered a crime anymore. Also burning down businesses and police stations is called " peace full protest " Its all part of the plan to destroy america and western civilization. And MINORITy groups are used as useful idiots for the marxists. A former KGB agent explains. *Yuri Bezmenov: The Four Stages of Ideological Subversion* kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpfbYnWPrKiqeas LOL you think it's a coincidence that the founders of BLM are marxists??? No its not...it's all communist shit that is happening... FEMINISM, LGBT, MASS NON WHITE IMMIGRATIOn etc etc.. its all a plan to destabilize a nation and push it into crisis. And to make the population fight each other. *Communists use Race to Gain Power (G. Edward Griffin)* kzbin.info/www/bejne/nITOaZdqYqyIoJo

[@celeschan90]

16:56 About that, I heard someone describe USA as "a third world country with good PR". Basically people are conditioned to be less self critical about their country, and ignorant about how things are elsewhere, so they think this is normal.

[@CrazyInWeston]

"A third world country with a Gucci belt." Is one phrase I heard once.

[@olivinator]

@@CrazyInWeston "A third world country with smartphones" is another one.

[@mikeo4066]

How awful for you. I'm from The Netherlands and a few years ago I travelled to Hollywood, LA (the supposed "glitter & glamour" city). How wrong was I about that. Right next to the "walk of fame" there where so many poor souls who where victim of the corrupt system. People like you and me who can't go anywhere, but to live on the street... That woke me up, and I started to learn about the real world, not the world that is presented on t.v. In The Netherlands there is also poverty and some weird rules but at least it's better than the U.S. People won't die like that, and if you are sick, you'll be taken care of. I hope you will find a better place to live.

[@kb0x]

I hope things will get better here as an American, but if not imma go to Canada or somewhere in EU.

[@kristianstorgaard9309]

Im from Denmark, here in Denmark we have free healthcare, free schools, and socialsecurity, we pay high taxes on everything even when danish people die the state takes a tax out of what people inherit. In Denmark we still have poverty, still has homeless people, drug addicts, expensive medicin etc. So the way we run our country is not without problems.

[@doxzdo_games5935]

Here is a fact to add to this video: here in norway, you're LEGALLY not ALLOWED to pay more than 2000kr or around $200.

[@antiqueinsider]

Dear Charlie, The keys to making the jump are within reach. You need a job that will act as a sponsor for you. We have plenty of booming industries, but it's all about skills. Speaking Dutch is a good start but it won't be enough. (and KZbin isn't going to provide a substantial income either unless you become Russell Brand!). If you're interested I'd be happy to refer you to a couple of Dutch agencies that specialize in expats. That way you can see which industries are hiring and might be within your skills / training reach. (I moved from the UK to Germany, then NL for 35 years, and now 5 years in Belgium, so I have some background to share!) The biggest thing is having the balls to make the jump. That's up to you! Naturally no country is perfect, but as you saw here, for Americans, anywhere else is up! e.g. Health care and cookery are always in demand!

[@angelavm84]

Just what I was thinking. If he gets a sponsor/job here, things can move on from there.

[@kieranh2005]

New Zealand and Australia are also options... Theres seasonal jobs, truckies, plant operators (diggers, bulldozers etc) all screaming out for workers. Mines, trades, offices, all the boomers are hitting retirement and leaving a huge hole in our workforce in all areas.

[@tanelviil9149]

The reason america goes down the toilet is because of liberal ( closet communist , neo marxists ) ) politics. As i understand, in some democrat controlled states they release prisoners and shoplifting is not even considered a crime anymore. Also burning down businesses and police stations is called " peace full protest " Its all part of the plan to destroy america and western civilization. And MINORITy groups are used as useful idiots for the marxists. A former KGB agent explains. *Yuri Bezmenov: The Four Stages of Ideological Subversion* kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpfbYnWPrKiqeas LOL you think it's a coincidence that the founders of BLM are marxists??? No its not...it's all communist shit that is happening... FEMINISM, LGBT, MASS NON WHITE IMMIGRATIOn etc etc.. its all a plan to destabilize a nation and push it into crisis. And to make the population fight each other. *Communists use Race to Gain Power (G. Edward Griffin)* kzbin.info/www/bejne/nITOaZdqYqyIoJo

[@JB-yb4wn]

@@kieranh2005 Drop bears and emus, sounds too dangerous. 😂

[@EvilGNU]

As a german I'd welcome you in germany but tbh the netherlands are a really good choice aswell.

[@p.st.6272]

It is just a drive of 1 h to change the country. Thx to EU you can even work in one and live in the other state.

[@baronvonlimbourgh1716]

We are being flooded by americans at the moment. Probably because of youtube letting out the secret of how awesome our little country is. But we can't take them all. Would be nice if other european countries would adopt some of them as well lol..

[@WereDictionary]

I live in Germany. A year ago, I had a heart attack at the ripe old age of 32. They shoved me into an ambulance at like half past 5 pm, put a stent into me the next morning before I was really awake (including local anaesthetics and some drugs that calmed me down even more so I wouldnt freak out), I was in intensive care for a day and then in a normal ward for another day - mostly because they wanted to keep me around in case I had a reaction to any of the seven pills I have had to take every day since then. I proceeded to be on sick leave for three weeks and then went to rehab for another three weeks where I basically learned to realign my life with this condition. I didnt have to pay for any of this. I did get paid in full during these six weeks of absence. I'd estimate the insurance to take up between 20 and 30% of my salary. I didnt crunch the numbers on this though. My insurance doesnt cover the meds but thats around 30 bucks every six-ish weeks. I can deduct these costs from my taxes if they ever cross a certain threshold. I'm not very likely to cross this threshold with my current meds but its there if things get more expensive. Its not the best healthcare in the world but its functional.

[@AlexW-]

Germany Healthcare is 7.5 %of your salary. Your boss also pays 7.5%

[@gardenjoy5223]

@@AlexW- But a lot is not covered. I got Lyme Disease. They basically let me rot. And even when I was extremely ill, I let my husband do my job (I work from home) so we wouldn't fall in the poverty pit. For you get help for a short time and after that way below the poverty line... Did I tell you, that I absolutely hate Germany? No? Well, I absolutely hate Germany and will leave, as soon as I can. Right now, I'm trapped here because of our financial misery, caused here. It's like you can't breath here. People are so unfriendly and uninterested in one another here. So cold. So selfish. So dishonest. I detest it here.

[@WereDictionary]

@@AlexW- There are other insurances, too.

[@zabacinjsh]

I do hope that the growing number of americans becoming more aware of these lies can somehow result in some good being done in the states too for the people who stay behind. Everyone deserves a chance at a decent life. Stay strong and spread the good info! Best of luck to saving up as well. Netherlands might be a bit overpopulated, but hearing from a friend who lives there it seems like an amazing place to be, especially with how they are trying to make the streets safer from cars while creating a stronger sense of community.

[@LMFAO1357]

Canada…living the American dream, just without the violence.

[@HippocritterXD]

17:13 yeah I don't know how to break it, but we in Europe and other developed countries see america as a third world country

[@Rottnwoman]

We certainly do in Australia!

[@HippocritterXD]

@@Rottnwoman I love Australia, awesome country awesome people and the best cooking show ever. Master chef Australia

[@codex4046]

16:55 "How are we even considered a developed country" Sorry to say, but the US is not considered a developed country. The only people/organizations that do say this are lead by US people.

[@frank1963]

You are not insured!? In the Netherlands you have to be insured by law!! It’s about € 120,- per person per month but if you have a low income you get almost a full refund from the government.

[@АклызМелкенды]

I think in russia you are insured by government, so it's like you don't have to have a private insurance and still a wide variety of medical procedures must be completely free, but of course our government does everything to make healthcare system as ineffective as possible. Soviet union left us a shit ton of clinics and they are constantly closing. In period of 2000-2015 a HALF of clinics were closed, doctors get poverty wages. Unionist movement was and is developing among medics, but in such political situation I think any kind of social movement will suffer from governmental repressions

[@dutchman7623]

@@АклызМелкенды Big difference with the Netherlands is that care is provided by hospitals. They can charge your insurance company for the treatment. There are standard payments for routine treatments. The more efficient a hospital is, the more money they have available for salaries and modernization. There is constant monitoring of good quality service to patients. You are free to pick an insurance company, some want a little lower premium, other prefer easy service for a higher premium. The government is not involved. It is not payed by tax. Politics have low influence. Client, company and hospital together determine the quality of care.

[@АклызМелкенды]

@@dutchman7623 that's unfortunately. Also I think our government passed a law somewhere around 2021 which allows clinics to refuse treatment if people don't have private insurance, although it was illegal according to previous laws. So, politicians are basically calling USA the evil, yet they try to copy it in healthcare and other spheres to drain more money from the people

[@anitawhite2669]

In the UK - money is automatically deducted from your wages by the government which goes towards our Health care (NHS) and also for our State Pension when we retire.

[@cloverhal2284]

Honestly I’m French, this depresses me so much, I have American friends, a relative, I know amazing people in the US…and for the last decade or so all I can hear is total and utter despair at the state of the country. It’s so bad I can’t count the number of times I heard America is going to implode if all this continues at this rate. Never ever have I heard of civil war so clearly than from American people, and that’s coming for someone living in France

[@anttisaksi5735]

A guy from Finland here. 4 weeks holiday in the summer. 1 week at winter and additional free days during the year. If you have a job, you have a free healthcare. If you get sick, in our company you can be away from work for 3 days on your own notice, if you need to be longer you get a paper from the doctor. We do have independent medical companies also where people go if they have insurance. But you can also go to the state hospital, for much cheaper.

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

Dude, your response was so American: "If only I was rich!" That's the whole problem! Everyone for himself, screw the other guy, I got mine. Unbelievable. David Cross is a very smart guy. You are not.

[@JB-yb4wn]

Yes, I noticed that too. To an American how much is enough? They would answer "more". Totally different mindset from Canada.

[@Rottnwoman]

AGREED. I bet he will never leave because they are taught to be afraid of us "foreigners". They sit and suffer because it's easier than thinking of a way out. 10 to 15 years = NEVER!

[@baronvonlimbourgh1716]

In europe: how can we all be happy and live a good life together.

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

@@baronvonlimbourgh1716 That is such a "foreign," even alien concept here in America now. Didn't always used to be this way. From the IWW Wobblies after the First World War (and going back much further to the massacred miners and their families in the 1870s, and every slave revolt and whiskey rebellion and union drive ever, etc) there has always been a narrowly, barely popular but most important stream of thought in the American political landscape: the followers of Thomas Paine's vision of democracy, human rights and social cohesion in a truly democratic society with elected officials who both possessed a strong moral compass and were true representatives of their constituencies, "impervious to the blandishments of agents acting on the behalf of vested interests." This is the main, of many, reasons that Thomas Paine was one of the only widely feared, hated and grudgingly respected figures on both sides of the American War of Independence. Curiously like Ben Franklin in this regard. A lot of us are still here, all these years later, in this rapidly destabilizing republic, not that you'd know it from the attention we get in this Alex Jones cultural/political moment.

[@baronvonlimbourgh1716]

@@haeuptlingaberja4927 lots of factors contribute to this though. Most notable the difference in the concept of freedom. Much like everything else, the concept of freedom is also devided in different ideologies, mostly positive and negative freedom. One focussing on having freedom FROM, and the other concerned with having the freedom TO. Freedom from basicly makes any collective efforts or cohesion impossible because it lacks the ability to arange things on a high enough level with enough enforcebility. As it basicly conflicts with the freedom from. Freedom from government intervention in your life, freedom from others dictating what you must do etc. It basicly becomes voluntary. Freedom to basicly means everybody has certain rights. Rights that must be equal and available without exception to every single person no matter what. That ideology quickly requires an authority tasked with ensuring nobody is left out and that has the power to act to accomplish that. The freedom for every citizen TO obtain as much education as your accademic ability allows without restriction. In this case it is the governments obligation to ensure every single person is able to follow education to any level they are able to no matter where you are from or from whatever background you come. Rich or poor, city or rural, the level of education must be the same for everybody because everyone has the same freedom. That is why schooling is mostly free in europe and private education mostly only exists in upper levels of education and in corperate environmemts. Same with healthcare. Everybody has the freedom to obtain any available healthcare that is essential to thrir health, without exception. Which means the government is responsible to make sure this happens even if people have nothing. Single non profit insurance often is the most efficient way to achieve this. In the usa government is concidered a threat to freedom, in europe the government is put there to ensure these freedoms are available to everyone always without exception. It is the task given by the people to politicians and the citizens do judge politicians on their performance of achieving that and ensure that the ones who do not deliver to the public what it demands are replaced with ones who do. Government is not seen as a threat to citizens, it is seen as the protector of our freedoms. Freedoms that corperations are constantly attacking and trying to take away from us. And the only institution powerful to take on corperations is the government. It is our weapon we can use against corperate entities as it is the only power that can regulate corperations and has the authority and legal power to enforce it. And we use proportional democracy to keep control of government by pretty much ensuring no political party can control government alone. They always need multiple partners who are also eachother competition. It also avoids the us vs them mentality seen in the usa and uk, which is easilly exploited by corperations and their shareholders to drive wedges and devision. And quickly devolves into a question of the lesser of 2 evils. In europe we have the ability to reward the ones who actually deliver what they are supposed to and promis. And politicians are incentivised to do so because if they don't their competition is always close on their heels to take their place in coalition when their competition on the same side of the spectrum when they under perform or hurt the standing of the other right or left wing parties. Basicly is europe using the system and mechanisms whorshiped in the usa to make government worrk and the usa rejects their core values and beliefs about competition being the answer to everything when it comes to politics. These things are the main drivers of almost all problems seen in the usa and uk at the moment. At least from my perspective. That is the main difference.

[@scottirvine121]

Absolute respect to this guy finding out and looking at the rest of the world. Europe is amazing with so many things to experience and not to mention great standards of living on the most part. Subscribed

[@crazymetalgranny5236]

Hey Charlie, just love your content, great job 😊...here's a short story about american soldiers, I never forgot...when east and west Germany reunited, it was a very happy day for our country. I was 13 and really didn't understood the full meaning of it. Shortly after, the most allied troops had to leave our country. It hit me really hard, to saw the tears, that the most american soldiers cried, when they had to leave Germany. Now I understand, why they were afraid of leaving, they knew, they got back to poverty and all that shit...it's really sad, isn't it?? I wish you great strenght, to reach your goals and hopefully you can live anywhere in this wonderfull World and live a good life...big hug 😉

[@jash1281]

40 yo French guy here, got a stress induced heart attack 2 years ago... Didn't paid a thing, will be under medication for the rest of my life and they'll be free too....

[@mikaelhultberg9543]

Hi Charlie! I'm Mike and I live in Sweden, but went to college in Santa Monica, CA, and can therefor say, out of experience, that all of the things the guy in the video said about the rest of the world when it comes to healthcare (we have no fees for child birth or ambulance rides, and price caps for medicines - which are at a fraction of the costs in the US), education (we have no tuitions, and from high school and up we even get a small monthly allowance from the state while we study), job security (with strong laws favoring the employees, as well as an unlimited amount of sick days, 18 months of parental leave that is usually divided equally between the parents, and approximately five weeks paid vacation every year), infrastructure (paid for by taxes) are true for Sweden. We are also much more enviromentally friendly with almost no landfills since we recycle most of our garbage. The garbage that can't be recycled is burned for heating of houses and buildings. In fact, we are so sufficient at that that we have to import garbage from our neughboring countries just to meet the demands. We are free to roam in nature including crossing or even camping out on private land (not someone's back yard obviously, but fields and forests and such without having to worry about trespassing) for a couple of nights, as long as we leave the place as we found it. We do have poverty, but definitely not on the scale you have, and homeless, but the state actually tries to take care of the homeless by offering them jobs and housing to help them get back on their feet. On top of that we have almost no gun violence because we have such strict gun laws. Basically you can only own guns if they are for hunting game. And contrary to popular (American) beliefs, we are not a socialist country (we are a capitalist country just like almost every other country in the world), but we have taken many of the socialist ideas and implemented them into our society. If you want to learn more about Sweden, please check out Geography Now's video on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnvYomt6ZrN6gLM

[@jospeters4185]

America is not a developed country…… I hope you make it to the Netherlands al lot faster than 10-15 years👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻 your more than welcome 🤙🏻

[@arturobianco848]

Oh its developed the only problem is that the benifits only go to the choosen few and the minions to keep that wealth. It's more like corrupt "banana" republic in that sence.

[@lucianwong420]

Sorry, but it’s you’re which is short for you are. Your is something you own, like your bike or your jacket. (I’m from the Netherlands/ Dutch sentence: Ik ben ook Nederlands)

[@amramjose]

America is a corporate oligarchy. We supposedly elect congress and senate to represent us, a government of the people, for the people and by the people; the land of the free, the home of the brave. Nothing could be further from the truth, the reality falls way short of the ideal. If I can, I will retire elsewhere, even if i lose access to the VA medical system. In closing , our citizen's welfare does not matter to the government, local and state. It is all a dream, as George Carlin so astutely observed, based upon one's ability to pay.

[@JB-yb4wn]

@@lucianwong420 Yes, I am a grammar Nazi as well. The correct word is "you're". Also when using suspension dots "..." only three dots are required.

[@Parker8752]

So, on the subject of healthcare, when I was a first year at university, I got a really nasty infection in my right knee. It was a meningococcal joint infection (don't look up images - it's basically meningitis, except it infected my knee instead of my brain). It's apparently incredibly rare, and I had to spend two weeks in hospital (the first week on intravenous antibiotics and paracetamol) followed by a further month on oral antibiotics and no real need for pain killers, and a few blood tests later on to make sure the infection had gone away. If I hadn't gone to the hospital, I would have certainly lost my leg, and probably died. Thankfully, I live in the UK, and didn't have to make a financial decision about my healthcare. If I'd lived in the US, I wouldn't have been able to afford the antibiotics, and even with sufficient treatment to prevent me from being infections, I would probably have still lost the leg. Even if I'd survived, I'd have been fucked financially. I mean, all I knew was that my knee was swollen to fuck, so I had an x-ray, followed by a bunch of blood tests, and a rather painful fluid extraction from my knee so they could test to see what was in there, and I spent 13 nights in a hospital bed. I would have been looking at a hospital bill of hundreds of thousands. Instead, thankfully, I live in the UK, where the system I'd been paying into for over five years at that point (I went to uni in my 20s) had my back.

[@pietermollema2169]

Thank you for making this great video. At the end of the video you said that it is difficult to show your beliefs about the broken system to others americans. Well, at least here on youtube you are able to express yourself and spread awareness.

[@kb0x]

@@ItsCharlieVest you should show this vid to politicians.

[@bruceswayn9628]

6:13 "If only I was rich". I think you got to the heart of the problem there, Americans have a system that benefits the rich and even if you know that every American has this idea that "but if I was rich then it would benefit me". Even though that is not only a very hard and unlikely thing to achieve, the system you allow happen with the hopes that one day it could work for you is designed to keep you from ever being able to achieve it and keep you in your economic bracket or even worse poverty.

[@louielouie22]

The citizens allow it!! We only protest and riot over stores running out of sneakers but never over serious issues like this.

[@dmwalker24]

We share a goal. I don't know if I'll ever be in a position to make good on it, but yeah the Netherlands or Germany. Both languages are rather close to English, although I think Dutch is probably the easier of the two. I've had family from Germany, and I've known so many great people from both countries. It would be amazing to live in a place not totally dominated by the interests of capital. I hope we both get there one of these days.

[@gardenjoy5223]

@@ItsCharlieVest Stay away from Germany! I'm Dutch and I'm stuck there. This country is a very poor shadow of what it could be. People don't respect people, they respect positions. It's seen in the ridiculous waiting time in the doctor's office. The doctor is respected. None of his patients are. An immense waste of time (which is money). Germans are truly backward in most anything. The Netherlands are not perfect. But compared to Germany, it's heaven. IF you can afford the housing. That's a real catch.

[@ArvindRajAgnosticAtheist]

The Gravel Institute is usually a good channel that exposes the really broken systems in America very well in really interesting ways. I loved your insights as well.

[@mikeandersonwa]

I live in Germany and it's absolutely amazing. Can definitely recommend getting out of the US, I'm seriously so happy that I was able to get out.

[@gardenjoy5223]

And Germany is a shit hole compared to some other countries, like the Netherlands and those from Scandinavia. I'm trapped in this horrid country with its unfriendly closed off people. Germany has the name that it is organized well, but it's not at all! Very hard to find the right kind of information. You need experts for everything, but most 'experts' don't even know themselves and thus life costs more. People are respecting positions, not other people. As a pedagogue you get respect, but as a foster mother you don't. I'm both and when they think of me as 'just' a foster mother, I'm treated like shit. And so do other people around me. I absolutely and thoroughly detest this country of dishonest and disrespectful people.

[@kimarnill7648]

But is it true that you still have to pay tax to American even if you move to another country.🇬🇧

[@Fujoshi13]

I lived in Germany for 4 years and if I could I would go back in a heart beat. Such an amazing place to live.

[@OZIPUG1970]

I feel for you man.Take your kids and get out of there.At least you know if your family gets sick you're covered and you won't have to worry about your family getting shot either.

[@georgechapman9688]

It's so weird to think of all the times I've just gone to the doctors because of things that turned out to be minor problems, and if I had to pay for those times I'd be homeless right now 😳

[@freewill8218]

In Sweden, all diabetes-related prescriptions, including insulin, are free of charge. Murica! ;)

[@LuvNickynGina4ever]

Same for ireland too

[@geertbalenberg1595]

@@LuvNickynGina4ever and Belgium too

[@dutchman7623]

In the Netherlands too, only experimental medication can require an (partly) own contribution.

[@jolandafrijlink6103]

The further you went into the vid the more emotional ( angry) you got.To be truthful we do have problems in the netherlands, housing is a biggie. Social housing is getting too expensive and waiting lists are long. And the private sector is expensive too. My neighbors bought a plot of land where they going to build 2 houses next to each other so that they can rent out one to the oldest, otherwise he will not be able to live on his own. Not to discourage you but you need to know what the situation is. Foremost i like everyone to be happy and succesful in their dreams so please don't let this be a factor to hold you back. But you need the facts so that you can make the best decision.

[@danhodson7187]

I hope you make it to Europe my man. You'd be more than welcome here in the UK, but I'm sure wherever you land, you'll be better off than you are in the States. Best of luck!

[@johnmalcolm8885]

Hi, I'm from UK and so liked your video about How America sucks. I love the American landscapes, I even drive trucks on American Truck simulator. I'm Certainly glad I don't live over there. When I see how much is spent on the military it amazes me . Hope you are well and keep up the videos.

[@HippocritterXD]

In the Netherlands everyone has to have insurance, and because everyone has it it doesn't cost so much and because the government decides how much treatments and medication is.

[@germangarcia6118]

Also they don't cost so much because they're regulated by the government. In the USA it's a free for all. Shameless profit.

[@HippocritterXD]

@@germangarcia6118 true

[@dethvyper3136]

I've lost count the amount of times I've argued with an American over how much better our Australian Healthcare is, they just flat out refuse because of some unreasonable belief that a Socialist system is bad, but the fact is it can and does work for the benefit of society. I'd rather a free or low cost flexible healthcare system that gets people back on their feet faster which improves productivity in society, than have a dumb illogical American system that favours having sick or injured unproductive people. Americans are brainwashed into thinking only Capitalism is to be accepted. The best elements from multiple systems is key to success and longevity. At this point I've given up telling Americans anything, I've been shot down and ridiculed far too many time, it's near impossible saying anything to people that think they're the greatest on Earth.

[@bubba876]

Fucking sad. But you know, just dont live there

[@dethvyper3136]

@@bubba876 ....I don't plan on living there, we have it so good here in Australia, for a lot of reasons.

[@deathscythehellfunk]

The thing is, healthcare doesn't even have to be public ('socialist') for it to function properly. In the Netherlands, everyone has PRIVATE health insurance. They are all commercial companies. However, the government heavily regulates them. So they have to provide a good basic coverage, can't charge extortionate prices and can't refuse clients for whatever reason. In return, those companies get compensation for example based on their number of patients with pre-existing conditions. Those private companies are then free to compete with eachother on service and prices, but without taking unreasonable advantage of the consumer. Capitalism is fine, but it HAS to be tempered by solid government regulations. And that is what the US is missing.

[@user-ie6jr4bg1w]

Very true but Australia still sucks, western-European countries have it much an much better

[@dethvyper3136]

@@deathscythehellfunk .....Like I said, there's nothing wrong with using aspects of different systems. If it works then that's fine.

[@MatasVinikaitis]

As a norwegian citizen, i can confirm that its nice to live here, 20 years old, working as a store clerk getting $18/h, and being well off even as a student.

[@nashidaperv2351]

18 years old living in the US working at a warehouse as a temp employee making 18 an hour . And can no way shape or form be able to stay by myself or even eat alot of the time.

[@MatasVinikaitis]

@@nashidaperv2351 Come to Europe! I feel bad for you, remember that you pay a little bit of taxes and get a solid safetynet, at least in Norway. Also I got corona, and my workplace has put me on a completely regular paid sick leave.

[@pjokkenroll]

I like this guy. Don’t wait 10-15 years, git your ass to Europe right now!

[@Finnwolf88]

Friend of mine had a child in the states. One day in the hospital, normal delivery, out before the evening. Cost ~11000$ (insurance covered most of it but still a couple thousand). Wife got a C-section, we BOTH spent 5 days in the hospital, got constant care and help for our child and my wife, got food 5 times a day. Total cost? 330€. Oh and did I mention the food is almost restaurant level. And after the five days we got home, kid got a bit sicker and had to stay one more night getting blue light treatment and we stayed in a patient hotel. Hotel. Cost? 0€ (except I had to pay for food while my wife didnt but I only spent like 15€). Also our child was with us in the hotel room getting treatment. Several nurses a couple rooms over, ready to pounce if we needed something.

[@Joostmhw]

As a Dutch person with a part German side of the family I can honestly say if you say words like vibe on the regular, you prolly better off here than in Germany

[@chaosgoettin]

"Die hard patriots" is the best euphemism for "nationalism" I heard lately. before anybody tries to tackle me for this: *patriotism:* Every culture is equal, and you want to exchance, and share, your culture with others, so you learn new things. you like yours the best, and you're curious for other cultures and you like them equally as yours. You understand, that culture is not an object, or something you can possess. it belongs to every person in this world equally. *nationalism:* every culture, except "yours", suck. "yours" is the one and only true one. all other cultures can go to hell. god forbid any influence from other cultures impure "your" culture. You have to do *everything* to avoid any other culture mixes with *yours*. if that means to shame, ostricize, or even oppress and exterminate other cultures, so be it. And, of course, you have to hammer it into everyone's mind that "your" culture is the best and only, so you better start early by implementing repeating rituals, like having little kids swearing an oath once a day. (side note: if you think I kicked against the US: I kicked against the GDR. Take your guess, why you'd think it's US only. Maybe, because applying cult like rituals gives off the real idea about what's actually behind things)

[@bad-people6510]

Your definitions are stupid and wrong. Sorry my country is better than any of the others at basically everything. Why don't you stop telling us how we should be more like those that are doing less well and maybe adopt some of our methods. I think every country should try to be the best country in the world, but the notion that every culture is equal is just objectively wrong, seeing as the world still contains head-hunters and tribes of people who think you can absorb someone's magic if you kill them and eat their genitals. (Yes that's something that still sometimes happens in certain cultures.) Instead of vomiting nice sounding platitudes I invite you to look into the opposite side of the argument and engage in some critical thinking.

[@chaosgoettin]

@@bad-people6510 tell me you're American without telling me you're American: KZbin comment Edition.

[@WayneLyons]

You should see what the CCP get up to in China. Their nationalism is off the chart and they openly cheer the prospect of Russia using nuclear weapons on the west. WW3 has already begun, but China is just biding it's time waiting for the west to weaken itself fighting Russia before they enter the game officially by invading Taiwan.

[@Merecir]

"Every culture is equal" - That is not patriotism, it is cultural-relativism. And it is blatantly false, as a culture that mutilates the genitals of children is clearly WORSE than a culture that does not. To say that every culture is equal is the naive and blind acceptance of evil.

[@chaosgoettin]

@@Merecir ok sir, you obviously just nitpicked a thing that is called a tradition. is it part of a culture: yes. Does turn the whole culture into a negative one: no. Cause you just need to get rid of that tradition all together and all is fine. Sure, a lot culture don't have only one thing wrong when it comes to that part. But it doesn#t change the culture to get rid of some practices. Culture is MORE THAN TRADITIONS! It's art, Music, food, people's pov, the way they expres themselves, the way they treat each other, their history, education[...] But hey, making the plate smaller to call it "cultural realitivism" is a nice way to just walk all over the other aspects.

[@madneo87]

I'm from the Netherlands and I get social benefits (75% of the minimum wage) from the government for my autism and the problems related to it. With that money I can rent a 3 bedroom flat, pay for healthcare and if I want I can go on a cheap holiday every year. As for the healthcare part since I earn below minimum wage I get about 66% of my healthcare bill back from the government. I'd love to go to America for a holiday, but I'd never ever want to live there. Like I'd have a hard time finding a job since I have autism and also I need my time off to recharge my social battery. Currently I work as a volunteer at a mental healthcare company as a Desktop Publisher for the in house printing shop. As for my days off I get 3 weeks a year and I can take days off in between if need be. So my life's pretty good and I just can't imagine what life in America would be like.

[@user-vs6uh7gc6u]

As a canadian, the $12 parking has mostly been for like long visits or when getting up to like 6 hrs. When my grama was in the hopsital before she passed I would spend like 14 for the 7+ parking since it would only go up to 7 hrs on the machines despite being there all day with her. I remember also having to take an ambulance to the hospital as a kid because I left from a playground like 8ft in the air onto my back. Didnt pay for the ambulance nor the hospital visit or medication afterwards (the medicine part is where it gets a little different only because I am native american and have a diff government set up for some things to be covered since Canada has been 'leasing' from us and also know they cant pay back what they owe to us, the Indian Affairs thing in Canada is also just as messy)

[@pjperdue1293]

So happy to be Canadian. We're currently fighting to get free dental care as well. I've had an appendectomy, a tonsillectomy, and countless other surgeries: all covered. Maternity leave: one year paid (at 55% wage) AND you have to get your job back afterwards. I was blown away when I heard that the U.S. has no paid maternity leave. It's like the only developed country that doesn't.

[@gtpbird]

Unionise and withdraw your labour. Honestly France would be on fire if they treated their people this way. The government and capitalists can’t make money they will give in. Then use these unions to develop a new political party.

[@constantinvalentina2183]

When I was a child, now I am 46, I believed that the US is the greatest country in the world. We all thought that. We used to say that our dream was to go there. Up until 20 years ago, we had this unreal image of the US- you know, being a country where all your dreams would come true. Now...... I started to slowly get the real picture, one that is very dissapointing.

[@Kivas_Fajo]

Fun fact about the "developed country" status all over the World. Yeah, we know there are very smart people in the U.S. that made progress for all mankind such as space travel, internet, computers, modern tech in general. But, we also know that this is only a fraction of the country and we know that you guys on average live the life of a 19hundreds peasant of Europe. Somehow the entirety of the country didn't go at the same pace of progress...which is odd to us. You won't find areas such as the Appalachians or around Flint/Michigan anywhere in Europe. Please take a loan and come...everything else you can sort out from here.

[@lostone9700]

Bs there are little ghetto dying towns in italy

[@WayneLyons]

"You won't find areas such as the Appalachians... anywhere in Europe"? I think you might want to revise your definition of 'Europe'. Last time I checked Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova, and several other impoverished nations were part of Europe. Perhaps you mean the E.U.?

[@Kivas_Fajo]

@@WayneLyons I did.

[@Kivas_Fajo]

@@lostone9700 Yeah, here and there you can find this, but it is not as rampant and widespread as in some areas of the United States. ..and the people get help, if they need it and ask for it.

[@alessioantinoro5713]

Space travel: Russia (Usa only sent people on the moon) Internet: Not really sure, but I do remember europe testing internet cables under the Pacific Ocean (when there were still wood boats) Computers: Uk during ww2 Modern tech: Taiwan

[@greatgrumble]

12:20 This sounds like a chapter of your average Dystopian novel. Good job, 'Murica. Also, with recent developements you are literally in the middle of turning into Gilead.