What Do Europeans Think About American Life? | NYT Opinion

[@reddead2067]

Why should you be charged for healthcare? It’s not like you choose to be sick. That’s terrible

[@cynamon_]

just don’t get sick? it’s that easy!! i’m scared of people so i’ll just add now that that’s a joke lol

[@vanshitagupta9327]

@@analisapena3086 that is not how it works, man. Look at Canada or West European nations- they offer free health care but people don't want food for free and stuff...

[@theworld6710]

AwesomeAna You are really dumb. That’s not how it works

[@luuntjec9651]

Thats also so in the Netherlands so not just America

[@Gabrosoft]

AwesomeAna yeah, your family doesn’t seem very intelligent based on this story and your opinion

[@Obsidianen]

"In Germany we dont wave flags." Yes, our european neighbours get nervous when we do that.

[@captainmorgan2530]

As a Czech I can confrim:-D No just kidding, all is forgiven, let's move on. I wouldn't mind if you wore german flag as a cape:D

[@marti0903]

as a polish person, i think we should be aware of what happened because of war and don't forget our history but at the same time forgive, generation we have right now have nothing to do with nazis from 100 years ago, they can't turn back time so yeah, forgiveness & awareness

[@aviationforlive7434]

marti yeah the problem is if u are proud of ur country in germany you are basically a nazi at least the society thinks u are

[@m3redgt]

And you get nervous if one of our (austrian) politicians is liked by a few or more of your people. Just like right now ^^

[@saxx9088]

in the uk if you have a flag you usually are either a large football fan or a UKIP voter

[@icameisaws4829]

I have international friends who find it odd that that we don't include taxes on the price tags.

[@homewall744]

Because it hides the cut that government demands. Hiding taxation is government's preference, but perhaps not a free person's preference.

[@GrzlyBore]

We also don’t have to pay taxes on digital download products. European nations do.

[@noco7243]

It's because different states, counties, towns, etc. have different taxes and prices.

[@ImThatGuy500BC]

Its cause for us its decieving to see a lower price.

[@Anna-in3og]

Yessss, it's so annoying to never know what you're gonna pay

[@friskecrisps8038]

“I’m surprised there isn’t riots” Well when you look at the police and military forces you can kind of understand why

[@johnathin0061892]

There are riots here, and if you are on the right political side, the police and military let you get away with it. In some cases, even cheer you on.

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

@@johnathin0061892 and yet they are fighting the police, saying that they are killing innocents. When they are the ones letting them do this. Might as well mess with the cat that finally started being comfortable around you.

[@prestongarvey57]

You think America is bad go protest in Russia they’ll respond with at least one BTR with a 30 millimeter cannon

[@honkhonk8009]

Police in America are honestly not that bad. Europeans seem to actually trust American media outlets over DW or BBC funny enough. The BLM riots were mostly peacefull, but you would be delusional in thinking a large majority werent just spoiled white women burning down random peoples livelyhoods, for litterally no reason other than being bored during the pandemic. Police Brutality is a real issue in America, and both sides wanted to double down and fix the issue. But it seemed like a vast majority of spoiled white people sensationlized it as some "revolution" and began acting like clowns, and destroyed any unity between any political side into resolving the issue. George Floyd was a junkie, but he didnt deserve to have his neck caved in by some paid murderer. Imagine if the French stopped burning down government owned property, and began burning down apartments and their own people. Pretty sure the French police would actually get involved in that case.

[@prestongarvey57]

@Ranid most of the European countries have militaries the only one that really doesn’t is Britain who technically have a military but really just rely on the other members of NATO. Also the California national guard trained the Ukrainian military which is why they are doing so good against the Russian military because they are using modern tactics on a military that has one a very lackluster tooth to tail ratio and two tanks designed before the invention of smart weapons

[@MetroidMother]

In Germany it would be illegal not to call an ambulance.

[@krplum22]

Alphas Anime Kitchen in Ukraine people would pay for her honestly 😢

[@franny7997]

In italy too!

[@adrianacoelho978]

In Brazil too, and yes, we are 3d world!

[@batista94110]

In France it's punished by law not too. It's called none assistant in person in need.

[@leevihalme4300]

@@batista94110 Same in Finland

[@erutten2493]

"How come people are not rioting?"... best question in this video.

[@iseenargles13]

E Rutten bc so many people are delusional in this country...

[@vltruan]

aman makhija I’ve already voted in my state👍

[@grimsonforce7504]

We like licking the boots of our overlords. Then you have those who think their fair godfather is going to save them lol.

[@guimcast1]

Because they work 2 jobs, so they can either help their family at home or send money to their home country. If you don't really need the money to do that, the country is beeeautiful.

[@robertparks2933]

E Rutten give them bread and a circus and they’ll never revolt -juvenile

[@Alexa-00]

"It prevents poor people from having kids"YES GURL spill that tea

[@stephanieknowsbest]

Alexa I was looking for someone to highlight that remark!

[@user-li6gb7cz7g]

Actually we *don’t* need poor people having anymore kids, that’s one of the main causes for overpopulation.

[@Elektron_]

@@user-li6gb7cz7g but isn't America the land of freedom? And isn't the possibility of having kids a major freedom you need in life? It's a bit unfair

[@user-li6gb7cz7g]

Elisa Pajer You have the right to have kids, but that doesn’t mean you should. It’s not just America, lots of countries keep overpopulating. If we focus less on having kids and more on improving the world we wouldn’t need so many people in the first place. “It’s unfair,” tell that to the thousands of kids abused and killed every year by the parents that want kids they don’t need. Or what about people who have kids they can’t afford, ruining the child’s quality of life. Yeah, no, having kids is a privilege, not a entitlement, but as long as people don’t recognize that the world will continue to suffer overpopulation and lack of resources. Also land of freedom my left asscheek, the concept of America’s freedoms is only a dream that too many don’t want to wake of from. It’s only free when you get to make it that way.

[@azuretv787]

@@user-li6gb7cz7g country with few young people will regress.. Move backward.. Country need young mind to continue its economy

[@wfcoaker1398]

"What surprises me is that people aren't rioting in the streets." Dude, what's even more astounding is they are actually proud of it!

[@paulstrife]

Read the comments, they're defending it.

[@reyco2.032]

don't bother, they're brainwashed

[@TRex-dd4ze]

Welcome to America, Europeans! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIjYo36dmsebl7c

[@wfcoaker1398]

@Samson A foreign war that the Americans DIDNT start! How refreshing!

[@wfcoaker1398]

@Samson Canadian here.

[@shamekiawalker6358]

“Honestly, that’s disgusting for a first world nation.”

[@izoyt]

first world, lol. murica is 2nd in best possible scenario for a lot time now..

[@martijn9568]

@@BearPapa1990 So the same freedom we have in Europe, LOL!!!

[@martijn9568]

@@BearPapa1990 It also happens in the US, you just have to aim it at an individual as you said

[@bigdraco2994]

BearPapa1990 last time hate speech was ignored 6+ million people were slaughtered. Europe just doesn't want to make the same mistake twice.

[@thedinosaurkidharun6533]

I mean why dont America have freedom pf speech AND better healthcare is what Im wondering

[@snezanax]

i dont get why healthcare is like that in america, in the netherlands is illegal to not have healthcare

[@ada2314]

In Czech republic it's illegal too

[@Mia-sb1bb]

same in Switzerland

[@souhaechan8363]

Maya 4657 ja dat hebben zij ook

[@luuntjec9651]

@renjun enthusiast ja en alsnog worden zieke mensen niet geholpen. Of je nou verzekerd bent of niet. Nederland is ook zeker niet perfect.

[@joshmullins1087]

Whats your pop size compared to ours. You have no idea how small your country is

[@lyledeyounges1276]

_"America is the greatest country in the world!"_ - America

[@Blackaster5]

@Trash Can yeah , better at making everything worse

[@Antonio88870]

@Trash Can not "everyone"... A lot of people stay in their home countries for their whole lives and a lot of people go to other countries as well. "America" isn't the center of the world.

[@tomeullabres5288]

@Trash Can The only people who want to go to America is the people that can't afford to gon anywhere else. You receive the poorest part of the South and Central America population because they can't afford to come to Europe. Ones who can afford to pay a plane ticket, come to Europe because propably USA is the worst place among the first world to emigrate to.

[@leonguyen896]

"all the other countries are run by little girls."

[@kennantjessavi7648]

@Trash Can Not everyone wants to go to USA mate. Especially nowadays.

[@didnt_ask_for_handle]

As an european I'd like to see the reverse. Americans reacting to ridiculous things here. It'd be interesting to see what we don't think about

[@LOLWAAHH]

I agree, but unfortunately hating on America is the vogue

[@askinganime6023]

Being the most powerful nation on earth also puts a giant target on our back for the whole world to attack us. Many comments here show their Ameriphobia

[@fystrs_]

But the one thing that may be super riddiculous to the americans is y'all tax rate. which what provided all of those benefits essentially

[@Zaju]

What "ridiculous things"? That we haven't daily school mass shootings?

[@dfdf-rj8jr]

@@Zaju Calm down there, Europoor. No need to get excited

[@amrabdellatif9956]

"What surprises me is that people aren't rioting on the streets TBH" me too, buddy! Me too!

[@bl4ckh4t29]

We Americans have standards

[@SwiftyDawsonFan]

We can't afford to miss a day of work to go riot.

[@jmills431]

It’s bc we’re too busy fighting each other instead of holding congress accountable.

[@paxundpeace9970]

The bans at lot stuff that may cause cancer then subsitute it another more harmful stuff like addtional sugar

[@cuddlepuddle7183]

Cause it's not so cut & dried. In Canada healthcare is free but they have doctor "Brain Drain" - all the good ones leave to America bc they don't get paid enough. It's a crapshoot what kind of treatment you'll get there and there are super long waits

[@alixd183]

„In Germany we don‘t wave flags“ I felt that.

[@falalogo]

They used to, but it didn't go well

[@lilwaterchris]

fala logo 😂😂

[@InfiresTaekook]

Why

[@NezumiEfeu]

@@InfiresTaekook National pride is only shown in football or the Olympics. It´s you know, like they feel like they don´t really deserve to feel pride for their country because of what happened in the last century ... (I am an Austrian btw)

[@Jaewe]

@@NezumiEfeu oh and thank you for that btw xD

[@sebastianstoltze9596]

When she said “hmm cancer brownies” i was 💀

[@zommbiedude6451]

Ok

[@noemib2395]

Same

[@rendy3360]

You were skeleton head?

[@lcs-1]

@@rendy3360 he was dead, deceased, gone and never coming back again.

[@aestheticvirgocoochie20yea45]

Thomas Corley boom, done

[@captainconway2236]

For some reason, The fact that the one guy only paid 18 euros per semester shocked me more than the people saying college was free... I have no idea why. As a University student in America my tuition per semester is around ~$20K, I am extremely lucky I only have to pay a fraction of that, but only because I got good grades and had connections with my university. A lot of my friends still pay upwards of 10K per semester, before factoring in room and board.

[@miguelt2718]

“I can’t afford that” that’s a serious issue America has to fix

[@susanbuchannon8578]

Miguel Ángel Trujillo Pérez so get an education and help yourself. i should not have to put for anyone but myself

[@fernandoperez9482]

Miguel Ángel Trujillo Pérez RIGHT!!!!

[@Marco-wz3ff]

@@susanbuchannon8578 thats not very patriotic is it?

[@susanbuchannon8578]

Marco i’m very patriotic, taxation is theft. you get what you earn and work for

[@Marco-wz3ff]

@@susanbuchannon8578 leaving fellow citizens behind, which may be weaker or are not as lucky as you to grow up in a protected environment, is not patriotic.

[@RachelShauna]

Fun fact: I got carbon monoxide poisoning & had to tell the fire department not to use the ambulance or give me oxygen bc my dad was in between jobs and we couldn't afford it (: i literally couldn't afford o x y g e n

[@stamat1a]

That's so horrible.

[@chasiah7101]

That’s sad man

[@evertonpereira14]

That is sad. =/

[@littlemermaid8638]

Oh man, I'm so sorry to hear that

[@RattaBagatta]

This is crazy, public healthcare is a right not a privilege

[@neatodd]

I want to see the reverse video - Americans' opinions of us Europeans.

[@7MishMash]

Or if they can find Europe on the map

[@tomasleitao1775]

@@7MishMash Lowest IQ state is california ... ( Progressives )

[@tomasleitao1775]

@@7MishMash True americans are smart

[@majakarlsson9876]

@@7MishMash Lol

[@Youtuber-qb7rx]

We envy you.

[@dellcoc]

As an American that has spent half of my life overseas, I can vouch for all of this.

[@fatherson5907]

You believe propaganda from The NY Times. You’re so uneducated that you believe there is such thing as “free” healthcare. Pure ignorance. 🤣🤣🤣

[@LuxRoyale]

No, you can't.

[@anotheryoutuberperson38]

@@LuxRoyale You're more of an expert?

[@kawtarabselam9830]

I still don't understand why people want to live in America. Honestly, the more I know about them, the more I reject it.

[@claireisdope]

Kawtar Oceania same....and i live here lmao 🥴

[@CocoTaveras8975]

Yung Honey That hurts. I love America and sure we have problems (a lot of problems) but we also have a lot of positives to add to the mix as well. Our nation has plenty of natural beauty, immense levels of economic prosperity, business innovation, the amazing levels of racial and ethnic diversity from all over the world gathered in one single nation, and an internationally acclaimed constitution that safeguards the rights to the most crucial of individual freedoms. So I don’t think you should sell America so short, without at least acknowledging the many positives that it has to offer. It truly is one of the world’s greatest nations, if not the greatest!

[@Pseudynom]

Because they are the only countrry with freedom. /s

[@albanianantivirus6849]

because its not a bad country?

[@wow-hi1un]

I love it here. I don’t understand why everyone makes it seem like we’re the only country with issues.

[@Darkest_Soul_187]

I remember dreaming about living in the US when I was a kid. Now as an adult I thank God I live in Europe

[@jmg3344]

Me too

[@asperrc2309]

Same

[@thehumancrayon3264]

Same

[@diablo5028]

Same

[@thegreypenguin5097]

lmao most americans ik are dying to leave (incl me)

[@travishanes8485]

"What surprises me is that people are not rioting in the streets to be honest". Wellllll....

[@daviddante5666]

They are ......... searchon KZbin "riots in the US" .... every night you have protests for racial injustice

[@travishanes8485]

@@daviddante5666 yeah dude we know that's the joke

[@Dreinorh]

@@daviddante5666 You are not very smart, or maybe you just don't understand english that well

[@daviddante5666]

@@travishanes8485 and riots in the US are very violent, with looting, mass murders, white militias that carry war weapons, etc. It's like the Islamic State, the difference is that they're brown, in the US it's between white supremacists against non-whites

[@legalize.brokkoli]

@@daviddante5666 I wonder if you are actually that dumb.

[@Domihork]

"European countries guarantee 14 weeks of maternal leave, some even cover paternal"... In Czechia you get maternal leave, which is 28 weeks (including 6-8 weeks before the expected delivery) and then you have parental leave (which can be taken by the mother or the father or they can even take turns) that lasts 2-4 years. And it always blows me away that elsewhere instead of years, they only count it in weeks...

[@fatherson5907]

And the average salary in CZ is nothing.

[@oblivionzzzmike]

@@fatherson5907 lol, all you have to do is research PPP criteria. But instead you're willing to stay ignorant

[@oblivionzzzmike]

Actually it's a bit more complicated as that. To put it simply, depending on a country's policy, it's about the balance between daycare costs on society in general vs taking care of the baby yourself until the age of kindergarten or early schooling. It's the same concepts for pensions

[@fatherson5907]

@@oblivionzzzmike sorry that you only have flimsy excuses for the low salaries in the EU. Enjoy your high debt and tiny paychecks though, kid.

[@MammalianCreature]

@@fatherson5907 Do people in the U.S despise children? I know it's a commonly used insult, so is hatred of the next generation a common trend?

[@Clara-iw7yw]

"But what surprises me is that people are not rioting" As a French : yeah, why ? is that difficult ??!

[@ene7939]

ツ TBY_ TATLUXY lol it doesnt really surrend More like Fr gov: oh? Révolution? Here some cops and repression babes

[@imnogood5016]

S o k i i violence policière 💔

[@johnrubensaragi4125]

French: 2400 rpm (revolutions per minute)

[@drakvaclav826]

Ohh, I see what you did there :D At least your government knows they can't get away with everything. Countries with passive people are more prone to get into a dictatorship (what happened recently in Hungary should have a deterrent effect). Love from Czech Republic!

[@thatonepep642]

We are. But the government is still ignoring us like any other country.

[@pokefrosch617]

When the guy in the end says: "In Germany we don´t wave flags." Thats the most german thing ever.

[@daviddante5666]

Trump has German roots

[@colins9616]

Because German nationalism in the past has lead to some unsavory politicians coming into power

[@pokefrosch617]

@@colins9616 you could argue this for any form of nationalism

[@bom_basti_sch]

I felt that 😅

[@colins9616]

@@pokefrosch617 No, like, that's actually why they don't do it. Stems from world wars gone wrong and nationalism that completely destroyed their nation. It's not a hypothetical argument.

[@toto_feather8732]

Jesus.... All I learned from this is: *America seriously has fatal issues*

[@julystargaryen9452]

The tea was spilled 🍵

[@omi8015]

Or people lack common sense when they are reviewing a different nation with an entirely different form of government, economy and culture.

[@MonkezNation]

Every country has issued

[@AttenboroughAdmirer]

@@omi8015 this is true.

[@cxellez]

@@omi8015 while i agree with that, you have to be honest, america does have some pretty *severe* issues (every country has their own share of them)

[@Nick-ox2lo]

Europeans - "I Feel Bad For You." Americans - "I Don't Think About You At All."

[@baronmeduse]

That's basically your entire problem.

[@baronmeduse]

@@JulianPlays-jb6xb Not really. The problem is that you believe everyone is thinking about you, but no-one is. Only in the sense of what the next mishap is going to be which will cause problems for everyone else.

[@baronmeduse]

@@JulianPlays-jb6xb 'Weather'? Is that sunny or rainy? Must be that high-class education.

[@baronmeduse]

@@JulianPlays-jb6xb Go back to sleep.

[@GoldenTV3]

Yeah, that's the problem lmao

[@nnn326]

I'm European. A year and a half ago I was in vacation in the US and needed urgent care. A hospital literally refused to take me in because I didn't have whatever card they give to their clients. I had to somehow walk to another hospital even though I was in a terrible shape... I'm lucky I got there in time...I'm still shocked about this.

[@fabianmichaelgockner5988]

No tourists from different countries shouldn't be treated like trash if they can't pay with cards from different countries. Glad you made it. I hope you didn't need to pay the unnecassary ambulance drive to the a**hole-ish hospital.

[@AliBabaGyro]

American fellow here! Healthcare=debt, America≠good country.

[@orenjipoliiice7133]

This is scary. What if your dying they still wouldn't help?

[@zukatez3477]

All what America wants is money.

[@rafalpolish4699]

America the land of slavery and profit off the poor

[@yusra.]

"what surprises me is that people are not rioting on the streets to be honest" that aged well :))))))

[@jiminisafairy6243]

haha yeah and this is just the beginning of the protests for only for one of their many problems, and the president's already hiding in his bunker. The USA is gonna need to riot this whole decade to get all of these issues solved. 2020 is just the tip of the iceberg

[@MissingHumanBeing]

On France

[@789Moonlight]

I think people are finally waking up. We shall see what the country does to change life.

[@TrollWalterWhite]

R/Agedlikemilk

[@Mohab7274]

And what do we got now :)) Riots in the USA!

[@Shadows_of_war]

In Spain it's illegal to not call an ambulance if you see someone in pain

[@jakelovelyYT]

Same here in Ireland, the idea of not calling an ambulance is insane to us

[@Shadows_of_war]

@@mirna-garcia 😂😂😂 es verdad

[@El_Sueno591]

instagram world we call ambulances to what is that fuse about?

[@Shadows_of_war]

@@mirna-garcia totalmente de acuerdo, además es simplemente por caridad humana, si ves a alguien herido socorrerle llamando a una ambulancia lo antes posible

[@jakelovelyYT]

@Elf Chan I am not aware of more than one Ireland lol

[@noajurcevic]

I come from Europe and this is not really an exchange of opinions but rather a showcase of American failure.

[@giovannidelucia5736]

as it should be

[@Currentlyprocrastinating37]

@@giovannidelucia5736 no, that gives off a bad idea about America, it should’ve been a mix of both good and bad things, much more fair.

[@leonardodtc1493]

@@Currentlyprocrastinating37 agreed

[@duanejohnson599]

lol yet usa still doing better than most countries.

[@kb0x]

@@Currentlyprocrastinating37 yup.

[@aubreyb3462]

As an American, I appreciate when people from other nations realize the actual problems we have rather than criticizing the stigmas surround us. Stand by the people not by their system.

[@rmj9693]

Well said.

[@tareag993]

True

[@Hafferlaf87]

We understand your fight and we support you. Greetings from Denmark.

[@longangrysausage3495]

Aubrey B ye that's what I like about this video too

[@wrinkleintime4257]

Yes !!

[@NoraRez]

the fact that all of them speak perfect English sends jsksjs monolingual Americans can’t relate

[@lilyp6949]

Most Europeans speak perfect english

[@NoraRez]

@@lilyp6949 i know lmao i'm european and i speak perfect english 😂

[@romiarkan450]

Everyone in Europe is bilingual to a degree. Yes, even the Brits.

[@EvilTaco]

@@romiarkan450 not really, there's still a lot of people that only know their language, mainly the older generation though.

[@honestfan1080]

@@EvilTaco older people in my country know even three languages but no english

[@dymphnavanderzwaag4810]

Any slightly realistic Toy guns and fake weapons are literally banned here in the Netherlands

[@artofdesign1351]

And that's the right way

[@MrForelone]

What's it gonna do, hurt your feelings?

[@dymphnavanderzwaag4810]

MrForelone well no, not necessarily...But imagine having a toy gun n any enforcement thinking it’s real you might end up dead dead

[@MrForelone]

@@dymphnavanderzwaag4810 Thankfully we know what a real gun looks like, and dont think everyone with one is a psychopath

[@artofdesign1351]

@@MrForelone more weapons - more dead people... But for most Americans this is a little bit too hard to understand

[@andymaciver1760]

I like how we don't hear any of the negative parts about Europe and the positives of America.

[@oblivionzzzmike]

There are a lot of negative parts about Europe. Just to mention one, non included in EU European countries. But certainly there's not enough American positives to make up for any EU negatives. If you get my twist

[@andymaciver1760]

@@oblivionzzzmike I'm with ya brother

[@gamingclips8133]

That might be because the video was about Europeans acknowledging the American life.

[@BubbleOfJelly]

It’s a biased video. There are videos out there not backed by a news media channel but real, normal Europeans who have a lot of good and bad things to say about America and wish some of the good things here exist in their own countries.

[@RochellB46]

Yeah they hate us Americans yet we don’t really talk about them

[@dontmindme5163]

US: Costs 3000$ to get an ambulance EU: Its illegal to not call an ambulance

[@aminebrahimi3948]

America's possible update : it's illigal not to call an ambulance and it cost 3000 dollars

[@marieantoinettepaddelboot3149]

@Rsy Tn Bonjour... Baguette.. Oui oui...!

[@ideaboy8467]

health care in the here in the UK is also free

[@rileypearson5306]

Don’t mind me not just that have you seen american chemotherapy and insulin costs It is mental it’s like all they want to do is profit from everything they can

[@iplaygames8090]

@@marieantoinettepaddelboot3149 baguete indeed

[@LinusGuploads]

As someone from Finland, if I see an accident, I'm required by law to call an ambulance.

[@loonyfn8119]

Wow, here in America We literally can just walk away with no consequences

[@edmond2801]

same here in germany and I'm happy it's that way

[@filipe_5hdxd372]

@@edmond2801 u mean americas way or european.I dont live in germany i live in Luxemburg.Germany is one of the places i want to go .Es ist dort unglaublich und sehr schön.

[@eechauch5522]

Yeah, it think that law exists in pretty much any civilized country. We call it „failure to provide help“ in Germany and it’s a quite serious crime, you can go to prison for it.

[@CassidyStarke]

Loony FN Really? What about the good samaritan law?

[@matssmaling7552]

Europe is like America's older brother who got his life a bit together

[@vaanikhare3825]

mats smaling nah that’s Canada

[@miburosaito]

More like the great-grandfather

[@matssmaling7552]

@@miburosaito that might be a better description

[@justinelesterbaun1297]

The America is the rebelious and ignorant elder son of Europe.

[@sandra6790]

South America is the outgoing cousin

[@tbatallen]

How Americans are still persuaded to vote against policies that would make them safer, their environment less polluted, a healthcare safety net for whatever life has in-store and an improve work-life balance is beyond me.

[@paulm2467]

They’re given a choice of bought and paid for politicians, it’s a country that has legalised corruption through the lobbying and SuperPAC systems.

[@Beowulf_93]

Trump represent at least a half of them.

[@ozz7602]

Do you want russia/China to be head honcho? So shut it, while america keepa breaking her back, and you euros keep enjoying the fruits of our labor.

[@tbatallen]

@@ozz7602 Ozz your argument makes little sense, European countries as a collective enjoy an economy and soft power significantly larger than Russia and whilst they have admittedly neglected defence, given Russia can’t overcome Ukraine its pretty safe to say Europe as a collective could militarily deal with Russia without the US if push came to shove. At the same time it can provide a good quality of life for all its people as I outlined above. Being a real patriot isn’t about caring for a flag it’s about caring for your fellow country men and women. You seem to forget that the United States is essentially a nation that is an offspring of Europe, European settlers, European values and primarily European immigrants. You as the US cursing Europe is a bit like the son cursing his own mother.

[@VoiceDivine]

It’s called politics babe

[@flames4856]

7 year old me: "when I grow up, I want to live in America!" 17 year old me: "hold on, lemme stay in Europe thanks. Auf Wiedersehen!"

[@meijenn2578]

GirlsGaming haha

[@Tatusiek_1]

GirlsGaming You should at least come and check out America, you may like it. There are lots of stereotypes in Europe that aren’t true.

[@flames4856]

SandboxArrow I mean I am from Austria and Turkey so I have seen both sides and it seems to be better then what America seems to be. I mean... I havent been there so I cant say everything

[@flames4856]

SandboxArrow No hate, just my rose colored glasses are gone now and Trump is here

[@flames4856]

eggrollsoup I really want to visit America! Las Vegas is one of my Life Goals

[@glitchy3428]

When you look at the ingredients for cereal in the US: *Sigh* pulls out periodic table

[@bryancarpenter6848]

ThIs Is ThE pErIoDiC tAbLe

[@kurd9112]

that wont help you lol

[@thelionthebearandthehippo]

@_ASurprisinglyAwesomeWitch_ HALOGENS AND ALKALI REACT AGGRESSIVELY

[@axellea1592]

*goes in the artificial substances zone*

[@harshitakaur8896]

And Kids are fed cereal for breakfast

[@m.d8861]

I’m Italian, we surly have many problems but I’ll never change my country for America!! Love europe

[@guayabito6946]

Yeah you have many problems alright, and super high taxes too.

[@m.d8861]

latengocomoburro sure, in fact we have a decent health care system ahhah

[@diriyesugule3215]

@@guayabito6946 And here you are again guurl get a life 😂🤦‍♀️

[@liotari8022]

@@MWB18 well, the situation here is really bad, but we can't hate or country. Many amazing people are fighting everyday for our health and the government is taking good care of us. We don't know when this problem will disappear, it will take a long time for sure, but we are determined to get through this

[@liotari8022]

@@MWB18 anyway, I heard that many cases are also appearing in America, so I wish you guys will not have as many deaths as us

[@amdusa77]

This video is a full on propaganda exaggeration. The US changed a lot in recent years and the government plays a much bigger role. Is it the the EU? Absolutely not but the US demands personal responsibility and was founded on that ground. We Europeans love getting stuff getting handed to us by daddy government but the average American does not care. Americans don’t love to pay taxes, hence why services normal in Europe are not possible in the US. Also comparing the US to the EU is plain stupid. A single country with 330 Million citizens and thousands of cultures and opinions is nowhere near as easy to manage as a single Europe with a lot of countries.

[@amdusa77]

Also the US is a huge country. Does the US need some changes? Absolutely! But the way this video portrays the US is simply just wrong and propaganda. Even I as an European see that and let’s be honest, Europe is nowhere near to perfect.

[@sallyreid151]

As an American responding to how there aren’t riots in the streets: Speaking for my part, I didn’t realize until I travelled to Spain that other countries have it better in some ways. When my host mom complained about not having enough vacation (when they have, I believe, two weeks off for Christmas, one for Easter, and 3-4 weeks off in August). My whole reality up until then (again, as far as I know, having never personally having had a full-time job that pays on salary) was 1 week vacation, 1 week sick leave, but try not to take all your days off if you can manage to. I never thought about how it should or could be different, that’s just how life was. I think that’s often the case in life, is that we simply don’t know our “rights” or recognize that things could be better. I think it’s so important to travel, to be exposed to other cultures and mentalities, and with an open mind. It makes us aware that there are other realities, which can make us appreciate what we do have, and also become aware when our situation isn’t how it should be, or could be better.

[@alexanderlindner5808]

We had American friends over visiting us in Barcelona. They couldn't believe that a package of insulin (she is diabetic) was under ten euros vs 300 dollars in the US, retail price. The exact same box, brand, and quantity. Americans don't realise to what extent they are being ripped off in healthcare, vacations time, student costs ,and many other social rights. It's like a collective stockholm syndrome, nourished by lack of information and fear mongering about "socialism" on corporate cable news.

[@vltruan]

Alexander Lindner 👌Spot on. Bernie 2020🇺🇸

[@beautifullEternal]

Sally Reid no, Americans don’t know about others’ experience because of your American greatness propaganda. Ppl in other countries learn about others. You don’t. It’s on purpose. They give you food and games so you’re occupied.

[@Sirinwara]

I am Hungarian and worked twice in the US in a summer camp for kids. I was really shocked when I found out that paid leave is indeed "discouraged" over there and the healthcare system is confusing and bloody expensive. I had read about it but did not want to believe it lol. It still is strange to me that "choice" comes first (you can choose your own healthcare provider) which in reality means that some CEOs get rich on your health and you can get your benefits denied if their annual profit margin is not looking good which ought to be illegal to be honest. Could never happen over here. The problem is with the US educational system I believe. A lot of people know next to nothing about other countries, only one thing matters: the US, the greatest country on the globe (it is not it though). We have a progressive paid leave system over here - the older you get, the more days you have (I'm only 31 but I think I have 20-22 days a year - which will go up later on). If this would change, say, we get 1 week vacation and 1 week of sick leave as you do, the streets would fill up with people in a blink lol.

[@MrA2Zor029]

Sally Reid! For a while now I've been telling anybody who cares to listen that Education in the Western World could be greatly improved for the betterment of Society with 2 Mandatory requirements - 1: All High School students should have to spend at least 3 months working in service/hospitality so they can learn an appreciation of what OTHER PEOPLE do for you. 2: The end of High School (18yrs plus) should involve a year of Overseas travel before either entering University or the Workforce in order to gain PERSPECTIVE. love Steve Holliday

[@ConnorTan-sg6jv]

I'm from Malaysia and my grandmother once said: "You study hard, go live in America, there have good future." Now she said: "Singapore is good enough."

[@planefan082]

lol

[@RioMuc]

Singapore is not only good enough, but fantastic! Incredibly safe, clean, organised and with a very high life standard. I am from Germany and have been, due to my job, ten times in the US. On the other hand I have visited Singapore twice and if I could I would definitely live there, but never in the US. I've also been four times to Malaysia and love your country. In my opinion Singapore would be the best choice for you, since you would be close to your home country and can visit your family anytime. Maybe you should visit the US for at least three months, travel a bit and see how you like it. We are all different and it could be that you like it.

[@eggocactuses7112]

God, when i was little, i wanted to come to the US and live there, but how, i prefer Canada, even with all the cold. Anything is better than Brazil to be honest.

[@malloryculbert8887]

Singapore is, in fact, better

[@Adampazaz]

@Lend me a ciggie would ya mate? no, not really

[@mounikakulkarni119]

The way she said "mmm cancer brownies" 😂😂😂

[@ellis2139]

the way they put chlorine in chicken too disgusts me

[@greekyogurt2855]

ellisss I don’t want chicken nuggets anymore :/

[@ellis2139]

@@greekyogurt2855 you could still eat them if you're in europe

[@bunicialex7171]

sadly,she passed away from liver cancer

[@ellis2139]

@@bunicialex7171 SHE DIDNT

[@gustavochavezmadrazo582]

You'll be SHOCKED to know how expensive or inaccessible are all those services in a developing country, either you have money or you don't have access to healthcare, education or a formal job. Besides, obesity and violence are in historical highs. Greetings from Mexico...

[@theylaughatmynickname4860]

maybe you can speak for mexico, in many parts of Asia where countries are still developing, healthcare is subsidized by the governments. In India, I got an endoscopy, medication and 3 followup doctor consultations and it costs me USD 100.00 for everything at a private hospital. Im not even Indian!

[@yupyup8305]

In Germany the right for Healthcare is in the Basic rights since the 60's When I had my arm broken the most expensive thing was the 2 hour parking lot ticket...

[@jeweetwelbeterdandat9665]

You Can deduct that parking ticket from your taxes here in The Netherlands

[@tracyxavierleetowertaylor1503]

💯👍

[@jeweetwelbeterdandat9665]

@@user-kx2kb9dq3j our health care is cheaper per head.

[@gabrielegenota1480]

@@user-kx2kb9dq3j An American earning 28000 EUR (34002.92 USD) would be taxed 20.3% leaving behind 22548 EUR (27382.07 USD). A Frenchie earning the same amount would be taxed 31.8% leaving 19294 EUR (23430.44 USD). The American, in this case, earns roughly 500 USD (400-ish EUR) more than the Frenchie. The Frenchie, however, has free education, free healthcare, unemployment benefits, etc. The average American spends 10,000 USD (8234.58 EUR) on healthcare. And if they go to college that's another $35,180 USD. Overall, the Frenchie has more money to spare than the American. But no worries, the American thinks that he's way richer than those stupid communist Frenchies. So both of them are equally content- probably.

[@connectingthedots100]

Basic right = constitution if anybody wonders.

[@bellafiori4077]

It’s videos like this that make me proud to be European

[@matthew5556]

This multiculturalism? I bless you. You're being replaced.

[@feeziwigfloyd7517]

Mavisth555 u seen American city’s full of Latinos 😂

[@matthew5556]

@@feeziwigfloyd7517 Im not talking about multicultural America, but Europe- the homeland of Europeans.

[@matthew5556]

@@hwfq34fajw9foiffawdiufhuaiwfhw The worst affected countries are- France, Belgium, Sweden and England. But in my opinion France is the worst. It's hard to find white ethnically french people nowadays, in few decades they will be replaced. The french people don't even see the problem. At least countries like Portugal, Poland, Italy, Czechia, Hungary, Denmark etc exist- where people are smarter.

[@g3neralcross911]

Y’all can have this cause America is covering for your nations military ability. We have the highest military budget because we have to cover for the “ free world” although European countries ain’t really free

[@judes847]

And that’s what Bernie’s been talking about his whole life.

[@harrydehnhardt5092]

But Bernie is insulted by the media and many people as "socialist" or commie.

[@guayabito6946]

@@harrydehnhardt5092 He is a Commie.

[@cgme7076]

latengocomoburro :: No matter your stance, Bernie is definitely a commie. He enforces strict, socialistic rule and is attempting to propagate a “revolution” to get rid of Capitalism. This is the definition of Communism: www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communism

[@cgme7076]

Caramba Mamba www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communism

[@sulle1890]

@@cgme7076 By your logic, would that mean Europe is communist as well?

[@jdfflats1]

I have left America and traveled for years as well been all around this globe a few times. America truly is the greatest place I have ever been. I have spent over 5 years living outside the USA. Nothing in this video shows anything positive about the American lifestyle. I can only hope that everyone from other places is as happy with their home of record as I am with mine

[@Brozius2512]

So what is so great about the US?

[@jdfflats1]

@@Brozius2512 If I have to explain it you will not understand. If I won the lottery and or suddenly became rich I would stay in the United States. If I am broke and down on my luck..still the United States. I'm just a freedom loving American living like a king with my queen

[@Brozius2512]

@@jdfflats1 You still didn't explain why the US is "great".

[@Brozius2512]

@@jdfflats1 Is it great because the quality of life is so good? Is it great because education is so good? Is it great because there are so many mass shootings (recent: Buffalo), Is it great because many people go bankrupt due to insane high healthcare costs?? Is it great because of your severely outdated power grid and infrastructure? Is it great because you people are not united anymore, you fight among'st yourselves.

[@jdfflats1]

@@Brozius2512 Simply put freedom, Pride, Heritage, strong economy, diversity and beauty. Every state offers a lot of beauty

[@LadyPflanzelot]

As a German I relate SO HARD to the “In Germany we don’t wave flags”.

[@riiavision4851]

may I ask why ?

[@PoppyCorn144]

@RIIA viSiOn seriously 😒

[@PoppyCorn144]

@Tanita Kistinger being English I don’t have the same baggage as Germany but thanks to our history of the National Front, Combat 18 and the BNP using the Union flag as a signaller of white supremacy I only feel comfortable waving an actual flag for sporting events. I do wear our flag all the time on clothing and accessories and have it on items around the house - it’s a beautiful and bold design.

[@CaesarsLegion1]

Imagine being ashamed of your own nation 😂😂😂

[@quentindescotte6037]

In Germany we don’t wave flags...anymore ! (Just kidding guys love you fellow german)

[@loviisaa409]

When I was little I thought it would be cool to move to New York or California but the more i've grown up i've come to realize that I don't want to go anywhere near USA. At least not until they get their issues sorted out. Cool of you to include a Finn in the video btw!

[@kyleighdigiovanni9130]

As someone from the US most of us don’t want to live here either- whether issues get sorted out or not

[@mattstryker2886]

Yeah because it is so bad here lmao, like your country does not have problems and probably worse lol. US is still best country on earth

[@Gabrosoft]

Matt Stryker yeah ..no

[@apan8783]

Matt Stryker the propagandas working I see!!

[@kyleighdigiovanni9130]

Matt Stryker What have you been snorting?

[@kissandtell2825]

"it's called the american dream because you have to be asleep to believe it"

[@yourneighborhoodwierdo8349]

I have a Canadian dream

[@usmanliaqat6908]

@@yourneighborhoodwierdo8349 lol

[@atlascalliopecharon]

I do too. It’s to go to Canada as soon as I can because America just makes me go eugh

[@kakabudi]

-George Carlin

[@evancammisa338]

@@atlascalliopecharon believe you don't want to go to canada

[@mouse8669]

People who said "European migrates to America" is the most American think I've ever heard. People literally prefer to migrate to Europe *MORE* than to US

[@fatherson5907]

Based on what data?

[@HejMeeeen]

@@fatherson5907 :D Everybody who try lived in US and EU say that..... So many Czech ppl try lived in US but they income back.... And many ppl from USA live here in Prague and they dont need go back...... Yeah ppl have more money in US but we have more life....(and everything what we need... of course)

[@fatherson5907]

@@HejMeeeen so no data, just silly rumors 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HejMeeeen]

​@@fatherson5907 omg :D :D life isnt statistic :DDDD are you from USA? Try traveling..... :D :D world isnt only stupid USA :D

[@fisher3317]

"It's called the American dream, cause you gotta be sleeping to believe it." -George Carlin

[@inigobantok1579]

Said by an comedian who builds his wealth off capitalist ventures

[@fisher3317]

@@inigobantok1579 This isn't about capitalism, this is about corporate corruption and overfunding the military and global influence instead of institutions that could improve the quality of life for its working-class citizens.

[@inigobantok1579]

@@fisher3317 I know that improvement of quality of life is needed but the military budget is big for a reason mate the U.S Navy has the largest share of U.S Military Budget Why? Because they protect the American waters protect the world maritime trade like what the Royal navy did in the 19th century and make confrontation to disputes and bs territoral claims like those China is doing in the south China sea

[@K0lng]

Canada is the American dream.

[@TSGC16]

@Michael Sanchez-Fouchécourt Literally a legislation that was heavily protested but ok daeg

[@kitazune9950]

In France, if you see someone in any kind of danger (harassment, someone in intense pain, someone bleeding or hurt in a critical state etc...) and there is no one around to help except you, if you do not help in any kind of way like calling the police or an ambulance, you can actually get fined or sometimes even go to prison depending on the case.

[@Alaryk111]

Same in Poland.

[@eiramg]

Yup, non assistance à personne en danger ^^

[@kitazune9950]

@@eiramg Oui!

[@junebug8485]

Unless you're the only witness 👀

[@logarithm0]

@@junebug8485 savage 😅😅😅

[@ennieyosifova7261]

I’m also from Bulgaria, EU’s poorest country and living in the US I longed to go back home, which says a lot

[@Arcaryon]

Out of genuine curiosity; how is the corruption over in Bulgaria ? We are discussing the topic in the university and I find it difficult to to get an a bit more personal, relatable perspective on the topic.

[@ennieyosifova7261]

Arcaryon it’s not something we really speak about... 90% of the media belongs to one guy who’s engaged in politics and so there’s a lot of pressure on the media to not discuss issues like corruption. But we all know it’s present. There is abuse of EU subsidies, nepotism, etc. Almost everyone has bribed a policeman, it’s just a normal practice here...

[@Arcaryon]

@@ennieyosifova7261 Crazy to think that merely hours apart the world can be so different but that made things clear, thank you for your time and have a wonderful life.

[@creepermaster9043]

Romania is a poor little country with great and rich culture but is also number once with cyberhacking crimes,which i find interesting.

[@chrissi975]

I hope you come back home :( Greetings from Europe, brother.

[@godswatching2863]

As an American I find it irritating when Americans are labeled as unhealthy violent or bigoted. Every person that I am friends with or have a personal relationship with. All work hard eat meat and vegetables and love their family. There is no massive difference between America and similar countries. Yes there are some differences culturally but those are led by minority movements. The grassroots of this country is just hard-working family people.

[@fatherson5907]

Europe is rife with bigotry.

[@Brozius2512]

@@fatherson5907 Aah projecting again? The pot calling the kettle black?

[@monobloc]

my finnish dad has taught me that america is a developing country. i agree.

[@juliaortmann8387]

Best comment on this section

[@camerontaylor7471]

Yes DEVEL-OP-IN-G

[@EliteBarbarian5]

As a American yah that’s true where only like an 3 and half century old country

[@جِبْرِيل-ح4ي]

hellan lettas are u American?

[@littlemermaid8638]

My granny is from there too and she says the same thing as your dad 😂😂

[@SarahCupcakeKate]

To be fair, Americans are also mad about these things

[@muece]

Are you from America? I wonder for a while now, what happened to the whole March for our lives protest? It was so huge last year but haven't heard anything since then

[@brandylopez4631]

Not really a lot of people I know are against this idk why they just hate people maybe ?

[@shay5741]

muece I’m from America and I can confirm. Most of us are incredibly mad about these issues. And with the March for our lives protests, there was only so much we could do until we had to rely on law makers. We can advocate for change but only so much can be done. It’s up to our representatives to change things and change hasn’t been done. These representative put out bills for change but they are never picked up by higher power. All we can do is advocate, vote, and hope for change.

[@uhaveaids6273]

This is an unfair portrayal of American life

[@uhaveaids6273]

muece Because it was a dumb movement

[@maple494]

"It's called the American Dream because you have to be dreaming to believe it."

[@gonzalomendoza3598]

And that is a fact xd

[@jeremynewcombe3422]

Asleep

[@kwamp684]

Just don't watch news. It'll be a dream.

[@chuckbarnett_tx]

it's not a very profound statement, to tell you the truth. it only reveals your lack of understanding about the "American Dream" . . . and about life, in general. you're simply parroting a communist propaganda bug someone put in your ear and probably don't even realize it. It's ok. I'm sorry that the USA isn't good enough for you. Hope you can hurry up and make it to whatever shithole you dream about

[@brebisgaleuse]

@@chuckbarnett_tx I'm sorry that your concept of America is so weak that it can't take any criticism.

[@conservos2349]

McDonalds isn't a universal American food. It is more of a foreign idea of what Americans eat. I once went ten years without eating it, and still rarely go. In America we have endless choices of what we can eat - that is the real truth.

[@alleycat616]

Stereotypes exist for a reason. They don’t mean everyone does it.

[@skyblue3263]

I'm italian and I attend university for free (+ i literally get paid for attending uni since i have a scholarship, which almost half of the students have access to: it's not a privilege). I have free and universal healthcare; I live in Florence, overwhelmed by cultural events, beauty, museums, concerts, sorrounded by millions of people from all over the world. I don't own a car, neither have a driving licence (like almost all of my friends and colleagues at uni) because public transport is efficient, fast, quite capillar, frequent and free for students (and almost free for everybody else: 150€ for the annual pass for tram, metropolitan trains, buses). We have connection with trains for everywhere: in half an hour I'm Pisa or in the beautiful Tuscan seaside or countryside. In an hour circa of fast train I'm in Milan, Rome, Venice. Supermarkets are at every corner, quite cheap and filled with healthy food. I feel like living in the center of the world. I FEEL PRIVILEGED. Thanks for reminding me how lucky I am to be Italian and proudly European! PS: for all the american complaining about our taxation I say: first you have taxes too, and for getting what? Second, that I'm very happy to pay taxes and have all this services in return. Peace

[@VincesVideos17]

You can’t just use the word “free”. What are the tax rates for all your “free” stuff? And public transportation??? The US is the same size as Europe. You can’t compared one country’s public transportation to the whole US. Compare it to a state like New York or Massachusetts

[@whitewolf8985]

@@VincesVideos17 even though we pay taxes and stuff like that our quality of life is still incredibly high. Plus, the tax money is used to build infrastructures, schools, hospitals, enhance public transportation (trains, tramways, buses...)

[@chaeyoungsbestie414]

Vince Brown Tbh Massachusetts is an anomaly by American standards. I’m from the GBA (greater Boston area), so I know. Our compulsory education is ranked third in the whole world. By state law high school teachers need a masters to continue teaching after a small window of time of getting their first teaching job. Our healthcare system is comparable to EU countries, I never had to pay a single cent for anything health related my entire life because of MassHealth. I got braces for free, all of my medication is free (a part from a special prescription sensitivity toothpaste I had to buy for $10 once), my physical therapy was free, I go to the doctors whenever and it’s always free, quick, and efficient. I literally book appointments to get documents signed because I don’t want to wait a week to get things done through the receptionists. As a high school student I got my MBTA monthly passes for $25, but now I don’t really use public transport. Our taxes aren’t ludicrous, I mean, they exist, but they are terrible. I go to university for free, and usually get a refund check for about $2000 every semester. So I’m basically getting paid to go to school. My siblings have a little debt (about $15k), so its manageable since they are working. I go to a top school in the Boston area, and got a full scholarship to go, so I don’t have any loans or debt to worry about. Theres a huge farmers market nearby (its p famous) with a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables that are ridiculously cheap since they are set to go bad in a relatively short time and farms want to get rid of them, and since I live in a big family, it’s perfect for us. We get huge pints of blue berries and freeze them, each pint being $.90. Going to Costco helps save money too. Our rent for a two story home with four rooms is $1.7k a month, which is crazily low for the area we live in (Boston and it’s suburbs are known for high rent). I have a lot of money in my savings account because I never spend on anything and work during the summer in internships, and also have a bunch from school refund checks. I’m super privileged although we are technically below the poverty line and can’t afford super fancy things since were in a state that supports poor people really well.

[@x000s2]

Free doesn't mean it's any good. There's more to education that the written curriculum

[@Oscar-ot7sr]

@@whitewolf8985 America spend it's money on military power to protect other countries

[@blakelewison9872]

I live in America and it’s the most over rated country on the planet. If your rich it’s ok but if your not it sucks.

[@johnspinelli9396]

Then leave if you dont like it here

[@joshuayee4677]

@@johnspinelli9396 What if he can't leave? He has a right to point out the truth about America, its his country as much as its yours.

[@kerriekupar6466]

@@johnspinelli9396 you don't have the right to say that.

[@johnspinelli9396]

@@joshuayee4677 Its not true that being middle class is impossible in America. Yes there are challenges but anyone could thrive if they learn how to save and make money.

[@oldcowbb]

You sounds like typical conservative that still believe simply working hard will make you rich, and poor people are just lazy

[@AhintofChan]

In Germany we don't wave flags. Last time that happened things got way out of hand.

[@joey8033]

Please can you explain 😂

[@Bennie_Tziek]

Its kinda like the British. If you like your flag, you want to put it down everywhere. When the English waved their flag, there was enough land owned by poor infrior people. When Germany waved their flag they just called everyone inferior and planted their flag at places where people already had their own flag. So those people were really hurt

[@Enzo_q]

Same with Switzerland. I‘ve literally never seen anyone waving a flag here tbh💀

[@yupyup8305]

We only fly them during the World and European cup.

[@Kaasplankje69]

Honestly, I thought that this was a WWII joke..

[@Leto2ndAtreides]

Calling healthcare in Europe free is unfair. Taxes (including VAT taxes) are money you're paying. And cost of living in many European countries is just ridiculous.

[@Brozius2512]

But some are almost the same as in the US. Did you know that people in the US pay double for healthcare in the US. A large portion of US taxes go into medicare/medicaid. So you pay your health insurance and you pay taxes for healthcare.

[@diablo667]

@@Brozius2512 wrong 🤡

[@Brozius2512]

@@diablo667 Then you clearly don't have a clue how your countries taxes are used.

[@tomato613]

Americans be out here living like they got free healthcare

[@spinno3238]

They also out there acting like they aren't in debt

[@JK-td7ky]

We all in debt fr tho

[@jessjedi6114]

As an American i have free healthcare sooo yes I’m living my life like I have free healthcare ☺️

[@supersam559]

why are you being so loud lol

[@ramengurung9913]

hey lee every country has debt

[@superahmed1324]

I would be terrified to live in america. No thank you.

[@pdb2k154]

Why tho lol

[@jerrell1169]

Aight, it's not much different than anywhere else. Sure there's seedy places but there's seedy places in literally every country, even an ultra-rich nation like Monaco. I suppose that's excluding Vatican city because it's basically an amusement park for Catholicism.

[@vampanth3m747]

@@pdb2k154 they probably think as soon as they step off the plane, they'll get shot

[@isabellamayer6385]

its not all bad

[@isabellamayer6385]

@@vampanth3m747 lol ikr. like its corona time a karen might harass you but that's it

[@adelenebarber6721]

and yet us americans are taught that we’re the “best” country smh...

[@andreab5077]

Who taught it to you? You are all kinda indoctrinated

[@asbestoscider]

I think that’s what people from every country are taught

[@nadinewillems9449]

door-stuck In my country we’re not and I’m pretty sure in the rest of Europe you’re not either.

[@asbestoscider]

Nadine Willems I was born in the Netherlands and I was always told that we were the best and then I moved to America so I kinda just assumed everyone was taught that way

[@llljmendes8815]

Guillem Vega Exacto, cada país tiene sus cosas lo que pasa es que si comparamos America con Europa pues se nota que continente es mejor.

[@katerinagiannioudi401]

What shoked me greatly was that Americans PAY for the ambulance! No its wrong!

[@ekaterinas8796]

I am European. And I can confirm I have no American Dream whatsoever.

[@diegogamarra2928]

Ekaterina S But it’s the easiest place in the world to become a millionaire ... go big or go home. If you can’t handle the pressure don’t come here. My family came here without much and in 3 years we got a 2 story home in a nice neighborhood near Houston Texas. And now we own multiple properties. American dream baby

[@Angel454533]

Diego Gamarra but are you a millionaire?

[@sofiall608]

@@diegogamarra2928 that argument just makes me roll my eyes. Good for you if your conscience tolerates the misery around you...

[@diegogamarra2928]

Karen Miller I came here with my family from a poor country. And we have a 2 story brand new home with over 2,800 square feet in a above middle class neighborhood that we bought only for 185k$ and now (thanks to American real estate market) is worth 285$. Were not millionaires but we live comfortably, eat out a lot and have a lot of land. In Europe land is terribly expensive and homes are all over 100 year old. You could never get a home like this in Europe unless you were a millionaire. So on your European standards, yes I am a millionaire

[@diegogamarra2928]

Sofia LL there is no misery around me sweet heart. We own multiple properties and everyone around me owns a car and a large home unlike Europe. How many rats do you own? In your 200 year old European tiny home?

[@DubaiGuy08]

These differences between Europeans and Americans aren’t just funny and silly but also sad and tragic 🤭

[@bigdraco2994]

Ron Villejo I pray every night that I never end up in one of your horrible states.

[@daveykonijnenberg951]

@@bigdraco2994 same bruh we would probably get robbed and shot or kidnapped by one of the many serial killer who roam around in america

[@daveykonijnenberg951]

@mike a yeah really you're continent is way unsafer then ours

[@13hurdle]

Europe is the much more inefficient than America. Education obviously horrible, public healthcare has no incentives for medical professionals to perform well, and we make our food with these chemicals because it makes them taste much better than your European crap food. Your liberal inconclusive health tests aren’t going to deter anyone. Europe is horrible. Please do not come at us. In the words of an AMERICAN named Deandre Hopkins “I don’t start nuthin, I just finish it” Please never come at our great nation again unless you would like to get fried like a Krabby Patty “you probably don’t even know what that is”😂 Roll Trump 2020 Arrest Pelosi

[@13hurdle]

Literally Anything you can possibly think of we do 10x better than you

[@LizzieW.B]

"America is basically the most modern third world country there is." - a sass queen, speaking the truth

[@lucylerma8211]

So, she also called europe a bunch of underdeveloped countires as well. Understandable, have a nice day.

[@rutgerpragt]

@@lucylerma8211 Says someone from the 12th most developed (beaten by 9 european countries), 27th smartest, and 41st most free country (I know, ironic)

[@lucylerma8211]

@@rutgerpragt What are you refering to the USA. Let me tell my friend freedom has nothing to do with the stages of development of a country. Let me tell why the USA is an 1st world country. -Low death rate -Low infant death rate -population decrease/less people having babies -Way more services(such as theaters, reasturants, hair salons, etc.) -A good healthcare(If I walk into hospital I am not worrying that the hospital will be unable to help me for being underfunded and/or underequiped) -Exports

[@hb-kw4mr]

@@lucylerma8211 come on, we all know that america is an 3rd world country with a gucci belt on,.

[@laurenhills239]

h b oMg sO FunNy anD oriGinaL

[@wildlifesuport]

You cant compare american and europeans ,europe is formed of multiple countries ,america is just one place

[@pianavkienast]

I once heard: America is a third world country wearing a Gucci belt. And honestly it's kinda true

[@scholarssolutions6735]

@@superiorstrength8556 I don't necessarily agree with the person's statement but what you're saying is incredibly rude and honestly just affirms the negative stereotype that Americans are so arrogant and oblivious to the real world. There's a reason that's a stereotype. Saying that someone should be quiet because they don't live in the US and that the US must be better than their country is uncalled for.

[@snailmucus9380]

yeah, like the gilded age. america is an old soda can dipped in gold. yeah we have the most billionaires, lots of military power. but we also have 5 year olds doing school shooter drills and hard working people begging to not be taken to the hospital because it costs too much.

[@davisdelp8131]

People keep copying this and it’s not even true

[@snailmucus9380]

@@davisdelp8131 how do you figure?

[@noorlekkerkerker7563]

@@superiorstrength8556 y'all have the most billionaires bc the money isn't divided equally among the citizens. The middle class in the us is a lot smaller than in most european countries, and the lower and upper class are a lot bigger. imo billionaires shouldn't even exist bc no one needs that much money.

[@ThatLadyBird]

I hear ya, but to be fair, those mcdonalds cups are 90% ice.

[@sharstarg2414]

Thank gawd for Wendy’s self serve😏

[@Maverickgouda]

Rob Bwoamn true true. The ice thing just needed to be taken into consideration with 77% larger cups with a lot of ice vs Europe, I heard they don’t have ice in most drinks

[@graceharris2485]

I ask for ice to the top

[@toogoodfortoogoodforelite866]

Wait so you mean you dont have self service?

[@graceharris2485]

Toogoodfortoogoodforelite only at fast food but not the drive thru

[@user-zb4yv5rp2y]

I don’t even know why I am watching this. I am European.

[@3506Dodge]

You're watching it because you need find something outside your own experience to direct your fears and discontents toward.

[@rocketblogs2874]

3506Dodge whatcchu said?

[@user-zb4yv5rp2y]

3506Dodge umm no I don’t think so buddy

[@3506Dodge]

@@user-zb4yv5rp2y I think so darlin'

[@user-zb4yv5rp2y]

3506Dodge ok well can you please explain to me what you were trying to say because honestly I didn’t get a word of what you were saying

[@tibodeclercq2131]

2:54 As a belgian I have to disagree. Our healthcare is not good! It's not free, we pay for it through taxes. Healthcare is not just about costs, also quality. I have had a grandma who was in hospital because of kidney desease for 3 months, then she died.

[@23rahulgarg10]

Ask the people of congo were there healthcare is there

[@tibodeclercq2131]

@@23rahulgarg10 What happens out there is not my business. My point is that our healthcare is not good.

[@erokson9412]

@@tibodeclercq2131 you do realize that every country that has "free" health care is paid by taxes . But it's better than paying hundred of dollars for a simple flu visit. I'm in Canada and health care here is top notch. It's also "free" .

[@tibodeclercq2131]

@@erokson9412 Canadian healthcare is not great. Maybe you think it's great for the wallet, but what about service and quality?

[@erokson9412]

@@tibodeclercq2131 I've had members of family and friends who's had simple surgeries like appendix removal to life threatening cancer treatment, and they have had the best service attended to them with top notch medical equipment and supplies. It's funny cause if you look up healthcare services ranking in the world Canada places either in within top 5 or top 15 ,Of course it's also a matter of opinion and how the research was done. But even at worst it's within top 15 out of hundred of countries , I'm a Canadian citizen living in Canada for the past 23 years.

[@kuckag5710]

It's sad how many americans prefer to pay enormous amounts of money for health care and education rather than pay higher taxes

[@QTpatootie95]

we don't prefer it dude we are constantly trying to enact policy change

[@panama2468]

@@QTpatootie95 bernie2020

[@holstfly1]

The problem is that we can't switch State tax to federal tax. We have four or five different types of taxes being pulled. And believe it or not majority is for medical after Obamacare. California It's probably the most expensive Next to New York. Usually 20% of it goes to California from my check, While 5 or 6% of it goes to the federal taxes. Adding that will be pushing over 40% from our check in a weekly basis.

[@johnnyxd6065]

@@holstfly1 Can you please tell what are the most common taxes in the US or state u livin? Like product tax, or how is your wage taxed?

[@x000s2]

Higher taxes or higher private healthcare are not mutually exclusive options

[@Sternentigga]

Has anyone noticed how all of them - no matter which country they are from - speak incredibly good English.... greetings from Germany ;)

[@lucabralia5125]

Greetings from Italy, hello neighbor

[@Dreinorh]

@@lucabralia5125WTF do you mean neighbor? Italy and Germany isn't neighbors xD learn some geography!

[@lucabralia5125]

Dreinorh i mean neighbor by close country, i know that Austria and Switzerland are in the way

[@lucabralia5125]

Dreinorh neighbor doesn't have to mean the country that you share a border with, (at least by my standards, you can tell me if i'm wrong and neighbor means a completely different thing)

[@annapimentel4412]

@dreinorh why so rude?!

[@gavinhughes9050]

I’ll trade my American hospitality and “spirit of optimism” for the natural human rights that the EU recognizes any day of the week.

[@camerontaylor7471]

Gavin Hughes right! I don’t know where this American optimism came from... “you can be Anything you want, after you are in $100,000 debt from university and can’t a job with your degree” I just don’t get why any of Americans tolerate it, just so we can have our food and clothes and furniture made for us by slaves from overseas?

[@Kayodoms]

im good lol

[@bluescoobysnack9791]

Gavin Hughes *gets half your check taxed in order to pay for it

[@1911GreaterThanALL]

They have less rights not more.

[@Larry_Suave]

"natural human rights". Ya buddy. Sure. Cuz everybody knows free healthcare is a natural human right that's been around since adam and eve.

[@wanderinghistorynerd8228]

I love how they are only pointing out the bad stuff.

[@dayzmanwt9630]

You don't have nothing nice that's why

[@Zaju]

And exactly what's the "good stuff"?

[@caseykreie1839]

So many Americans, me included, have a European dream.

[@miguelj8858]

Hello, to anyone reading this. If you're an American citizen and want to get a residence permit for any of the EU/EEA countries, please contact me. There's an easy way we can get it and I won't charge you a penny. I am an EU citizen. My email is [e-mail]

[@wanderingmerde6868]

@@miguelj8858 is it marriage? at this point, im willing to marry any european who comes my way.

[@miguelj8858]

It doesn't necessarily need to be a marriage, it can be something less committed such as a civil union or a domestic partnership. Also, whatever your gender is, it won't be a problem.

[@wave5009]

Same, Im an American and ever since I wad little ive been literally obsessed with France and french culture. I started learning the language seriously about a year and a half ago and Im almost fluent. I know things aren't great in France right now but its still my dream to live there

[@creepermaster9043]

@@wanderingmerde6868 ? Why tho?

[@Dracri9130]

“ in Germany we don’t way flags” funniest unenthusiastic depressing comment ever

[@nataliacruces2093]

Dustin Parrott bc most countries dont have the same brand of blind patriotism the US does

[@juliewberjakobsen7143]

It comes down to historic reasons (WWII) that the Germans are hesitant to wave their flag and use it as a symbol of celebration and joy.

[@shiva_689]

We pretty much only do that at soccer games. Other than that it's pretty weird to do that here, same goes for having a flag post with the German flag in front of your house

[@jungkooks_microwavephobia]

Truest thing ever.

[@Rogerioapsandrade]

That's sad. It's not just about patriotism, but also about having some affection for your origins and your homeland.

[@basementintruder]

One fact that I find especially despicable is that you can be a victim of a school shooting and then you go to the hospital and they charge you 1000s of dollars to fix you.

[@EderB]

And in the UK you have to pay extra taxes for them to fix you.

[@RaduRadonys]

@@EderB What do you mean by extra taxes? US citizens pay more taxes on average than most European countries.

[@dancercoffin6868]

@@RaduRadonys Me a turk: damm bro

[@Redman_real]

@@RaduRadonys yeah but our contrys care about our health

[@ideeyes4054]

@@EderB Americans: Don't want free healhcare because they fear it would cost them more in taxes. Also Americans: Pay stupid amounts for a health insurance that are filled with insurance company loop holes and don't for example cover the ridiculously high insulin costs and have medical bills as the most common reason for bankrupcy. Also still has the government paying more for healhcare per capita than any other nation on earth. Seriously the only ones who'd have to worry about the taxes if America switched to socialized healhcare are the ultra wealthy.

[@edwardk12687]

Lol I'm not sure why this popped up in my feed now, but I'm watching this as I'm cleaning my ar from a good day at the range :)

[@Louisa-ei2kw]

"Almost every European country offers low cost university tuition" *Cries from England*

[@sabi2557]

Personally I’d take £9000 over $51000 any day. Plus their whole loan repayment system is a whole lot different than in the Uk, compared to them our uni might as well be free.

[@Louisa-ei2kw]

@@sabi2557 Agreed, and yes I have heard that America's loan system is way worse than England's

[@sage5515]

*Laughs in Scottish*

[@RazorDuke883]

Those low cost universities are rubbish. No wonder many Europeans tend to go and study in England, although it's more expensive.

[@mr.paperbag771]

@@RazorDuke883 *disagrees in Swedish and Finnish*

[@sif_2799]

*awkward waving* "In Germany we don't wave flags." 😂

[@ivario]

From what I hear, it is more accepted now after the 2006 World Cup, but still not widespread. :)

[@celinal9525]

ivario we still don’t do it, as we might be considered as nazis. It is okay during world cup, but that is actually a bit controversial. Patriotism feels so wrong here and you barely see the german flag in the streets.

[@ivario]

@@celinal9525 Thanks for letting me know. Feels like a bit of a shame.

[@dori5421]

"we are proud of not being proud" sums it up the best. In the majority we don't fancy nationalism or patriotism. Never Again, Never Alone.

[@LycheegoesSomewhere]

@@dori5421 Ahahaha Jan Böhmermann!

[@caoutchouc-cc]

"In germany we don't wave flags!" Anyone knowing our history can relate.

[@sisuguillam5109]

Only for football... and we get embaressed if we catch each other at it.

[@rtsharlotte]

@Bla bli blup:D you should watch the clip "Why did Walmart fail in Germany?" Lol

[@lepureur4657]

It's sad really

[@envinyatar5712]

Knowing your history? Do you mean German history? If so, my answer is a big no. I think that I know well German history, quite well actually for someone who has never set foot on Germany's or Austria's soils, yet I really can't relate to the depth of the German self loath towards their own national identity. I find it odd... And sad.

[@cel777]

​@@envinyatar5712 Nah, there is no real self-loathing. Since we left the world war business it is part of our identity to be humble and not overconfident. To be born with a certain nationality is the same as to be born to a certain family. It just doesn't make you better or less good. I think real patriotism is about acting kindly and socially to keep your country's reputation clean.

[@Jeet-kv3ne]

Americans do be eating like they have free healthcare lol

[@Nimue333]

Hahahaha, best cooment here

[@David-wn8xo]

@Калина Захаринова he stole this comment

[@spiceandrice4838]

Well its all there is to eat i guess

[@why-nt8kz]

I’ve seen this comment way too many times although it’a kinda true

[@cccant6635]

well junk food is cheap, it’s difficult for college students and lower income people in general to get actual nutritional foods.

[@agapichristopoulou241]

"And we don't pay a penny for it, it's completely free" Americans: Write that down, write that down!

[@Smokeless1167]

Right. And that's why Greece is broke.

[@benjaminottwein9788]

@@Smokeless1167 It's not because of healthcare. It has many factors other than just that.

[@Mijmerdemijmer]

Well, its not free, we all pay for our healthcare. It's the best thing. Hope we keep it like that. Everybody takes care for everybody..

[@sebaestschn1]

Yes it is - the governments' job is to push the prices down - thats why its affordable.

[@rhoetusochten4211]

If you don't think you pay for it, you failed basic economics. It's called "taxes".

[@Gadiably]

I guess I'm a Nordic pervert. I'm actually quite happy to pay my taxes. My government supported me and my family when I was growing up and studying. It supported me when I got sick with anxiety disorder and needed therapy. It supported me when I was pregnant and gave birth. It will support me now while I am raising my own child. It will support me when I get sick and old. And I am grateful for it all. For this, I pay about 23% of my pay and it still leaves me with plenty of money to own a house, a car, two cats, raise a kid and generally do what I want without having to pinch my pennies.

[@Gadiably]

@Arif Lohar I live in Finland but you can pretty much find this kind of support system in every Nordic country.

[@AatiNiiranen]

@@Gadiably katsossan, vihdoinkin toinen suomalainen löytyi

[@compa6251]

Just a question: is all of this worth the 6 months of night?

[@musiccer7446]

@@Gadiably in most European countries

[@Gadiably]

@@compa6251 Honestly, it depends on the person. Some find it very difficult to cope with the dark winter but most of us are adapted to it pretty well. I personally don't mind it all. I prefer the winter and the dark over summer because I don't like being hot and bright sunlight is a pain for us very fair skinned and eyed. However, I live under the polar circle so we don't get total polar night here. Our shortest day is 5 hours of light.

[@DoggosintheHouse]

Living in Canada and being bombarded by American media and social media, it is like living next to a bizarre circus. Despite all their glaring problems, the social inequality, the declining life expectancy, the frightening economic imbalance.... Americans appear to be supremely proud of their society and are convinced that the entire world envies them. They appear to have honestly no understanding at all of the quality of life available to people in other countries.

[@Brozius2512]

Don't bother, Father son is a liar and a troll. He's a butt hurt American who cannot stand that other countries have it better than the US.

[@Brozius2512]

@@fatherson5907 Didn't Germany make the Pfizer vaccine? Did the US beg Germany for the vaccine?

[@esonon5210]

We don't understand why you guys care so much about us knowing how great your lives are in your countries. You're happy with your country, we're happy with ours.

[@felipemarquez8102]

How do you call someone that only speaks one language? An American

[@bigcheese2761]

Yo soy Americano y puedo hablar español and English

[@SOL-qu6zx]

imaprouduclabruin what's your basis when you said that Asian-Americans have better language skills than Europeans?

[@tomkohler6094]

S O L i was wondering about that too

[@tomkohler6094]

BiGChEeSe27 debería haber escrito US-American

[@bigcheese2761]

@@tomkohler6094 still a very biased joke, I know it's just a joke, but I'm pretty sure hes the type of person who commits double standards

[@ghostlobster6631]

"In Germany we dont wave flags" - honestly patriotism wouldve been an interesting topic to talk about in this video as well. As a fellow German the idea of patriotism and nationalism is pretty much disregarded and even often disapproved of here (for obvious reasons) so the USA have always seemed very bizarre to me on that aspect.

[@EJK-wy3eb]

Something I noticed in France too (I am Korean-French). I think it’s because patriotism is used in politics? I mean, I know France did a lot of horrible things and I disagree with the government in some points but I am still proud of being French (like the arts, the culture, the language, the long history...). For me, patriotism is liking your country, acknowledging its bad points but being proud of the good ones. I see it as being part of something bigger than yourself, like a sens if belonging. But a lot of people associate patriotism with politics and government. Like obviously it’s bad but hey, we have excellent wines and beautiful castles...? 😂

[@jasminpustaiova9304]

Yeah it would be very interesting indeed. In Slovakia, patriotism is somehow connected to the far right parties and populists. It's honestly a bit sad. Of course it's good to be critical of your country sometimes, we realise there are many things to improve, but if you had a Slovak flag hanging from your window, a lot of people would consider you a voter of the extremists

[@ghostlobster6631]

@@jasminpustaiova9304 Over here the part with flags is also very true. As a second gen immigrant, with a lot of friends who are too, I often feel quite uncomfortable in places where I can see German flags, as I assume that that neighbourhood is more politically right winged.

[@danielevans8910]

ghost lobster disregarding the negative light America is shown in on this video, we have a lot to be proud of as a nation. I guess germany just doesn’t and we can blame that on a couple events in the past century.

[@annika2105]

Sam-Annoyed • 78 years ago there is actually a lot to be grateful about in my country. wouldn‘t want to swap places with a us american state to be honest... also, patriotism usually produces exclusion on everyone that is not part of the country, it‘s important to keep that in mind when shouting out how much you love your country. in the end it was pure hazard that you ended up where you are right now ;-) that is what i am grateful for. i like living here. but i don’t exactly feel proud for something i didn’t accomplish....

[@Stilletto.o]

“The younger generation in America has given me hope” *laughs in tiktok*

[@TombiidrumTv]

Literally 😂

[@tp4845]

No the entire world has lost hope by tik tok

[@Stilletto.o]

@@tp4845 thts literally what I meant.

[@tp4845]

@@Stilletto.o oh lol ok

[@pb.j.1753]

Laughs in Tide Pod challenge

[@journeyingjay3458]

As an American, these videos can be awfully frustrating. While Europe has good things and America has bad, it’s not as simple as Europe good America bad. It’s upsetting to see media on both sides disparaging the United States and trying to eliminate one’s sense of happiness or pride. There are great things about America and awful things about Europe, how about we get that sequel?

[@thekingofmoney2000]

Europe is way better than America, believe me.

[@elgooghosent7080]

Cry hard american ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@chaoticbisaster5512]

In Finland, the state pays you to study in university.

[@strategicowl192]

Sounds like one of those "In Russia the piano plays you" jokes, and I love that. *sniffles in German*

[@chaoticbisaster5512]

@Morphing Jar Actually, it demands a certain amount of credits to be completed every year. If one fails to do so without a good explanation (e.g. long stay in hospital or something) they have to pay some of the money back to the state.

[@lauri2010]

Studying materials such as books in libary are free for all university students. I would say the state is financially aiding your studies rather than pay.

[@applemyomg]

How do I get in?

[@Pat1100-z7u]

Same in Sweden, 330 USD per month.