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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ve lived in multiple countries in West Africa, Europe and Asia. Sure each region has some specific advantages relative to the US, but as a package deal in term of overall quality of life I don’t think anywhere else compares. The good news is that if you do think life would be better in a foreign country, as a US citizen it’s relatively easy for you to apply for a visa to relocate compared to the vast majority of the world population.[/quote]

NP here.  It's a different point I agree with OP on - US infrastructure sucks.  I mean it does.  Unless you compare it to a 2nd/3rd world country.  I don't understand how anyone justifies that it does not suck.  Quality of life is a different subject altogether.  Can you honestly tell me that you disagree PP that the US does not have a solid infrastructure system and by that I mean -
1. EVERYONE in this country has access to viable WIFI (cause rural areas sure don't)
2. Our rail system is convenient and connects major cities in an efficient and effective manner leveraging first world technology (ie Europe/Asia).  
3. Our highways/roads are well constructed and long lasting (how much construction is always happening?  How long does it take to redo a highway here?)

Ultimately, the US does not care about infrastructure.  What we care about is money and "standard of living" ie the rich are able to get richer.  I say this being among the "top 3%" with HHI at $400k.  But I still feel very strongly that although not sexy, US infrastructure sucks here.  Go to Hong Kong, Taiwan, even China has better train systems.  Italy trains are great and cheap.  Amtrak is not cheap nor is it great.  Why we don't prioritize getting from SF to NYC or even Boston to DC quickly is beyond me, sigh..  We have planes but we don't seemingly believe in driving.  [/quote]

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