MJ, don't get too frustrated with us, most of us value your perspectives, even as we discuss the point we're trying to make...
I'm largely misunderstood around here, too. Would you believe, in my "regular life", it's ME who's going on (from others' points of view) and on about having some metals, and the weak dollar, and the gdmnd govt, and preaching self reliance and asset protection and growth.
That said, I've got to ask you,
Trust me their standard of living is near, equal or greater then ours.
Really? Do ALL of "them" live about as well as ALL of "us"?
I've travelled pretty widely too (almost all of the states, most of the big cities, dozens of countries) and, I guess quality of life or standard of living is pretty subjective, because, sure, the well-to-do in those places can carve out a pretty good life, but for aggregates and averages, it's tough to beat the USA.
When guys like us can live anywhere in the world, we choose America as a package deal, gas price and all (then we pick our little corner and call it our -ville)
<< <i>MJ, don't get too frustrated with us, most of us value your perspectives, even as we discuss the point we're trying to make...
I'm largely misunderstood around here, too. Would you believe, in my "regular life", it's ME who's going on (from others' points of view) and on about having some metals, and the weak dollar, and the gdmnd govt, and preaching self reliance and asset protection and growth.
That said, I've got to ask you,
Trust me their standard of living is near, equal or greater then ours.
Really? Do ALL of "them" live about as well as ALL of "us"?
I've travelled pretty widely too (almost all of the states, most of the big cities, dozens of countries) and, I guess quality of life or standard of living is pretty subjective, because, sure, the well-to-do in those places can carve out a pretty good life, but for aggregates and averages, it's tough to beat the USA.
When guys like us can live anywhere in the world, we choose America as a package deal, gas price and all (then we pick our little corner and call it our -ville) >>
Hi Baley
I was typing that in the middle of the night. I've been in Asia for three weeks and I'm coming home this weekend. Crunch time and I'm stressed. I'm running out of days to finish my projects.
The "median" American lives worse then many of the cities and countries on the list I referenced. Our top 5% earners/wealthy skews the "average" numbers that are often reported. Our top 5% have immence wealth. Our neighbors to the north (Canada) enjoys a better median quality of live and comp wage then we do. On a median basis the US does not rank well globally. I want to say around 35th.
My experience in my abroad living and traveling is that in the developed countries and cities mentioned above have a better quality of living standard and are much happier then American counterparts. While the Baleyville of America has unicorns and puppy dogs on every porch the Baleyville of Sweden happens to have genuinely happy citizens and everything they need just on a simplier smaller scale. As Vincent Vega said in Pulp Fiction about the differences, " It's the little differences". You will find that they have always tended to live within their means and therefore have less stress. What most Americans would call the American Dream they wouldn't want in a million years. They don't have a built in need for "stuff". A lot of Americans were taught at an early age that America lives better then the rest of the world. I know I was. I firmly believed that also until I started traveling. I've been traveling for business 200-250 days a year mostly international since 1995. I traveled a little less from 1987 to 1995. Tons of domestic value as well. I'm just going by what I see with my own eyes and my own life experiences.
I also think Americans equate wealth to money and material "stuff". Others live by a different wealth standard. With that being said, I can't wait to get home to my big ole custom made California king sized bed. Sometimes there is no place like home. Now is that time for me.
A apologize to the forum if I came off cranky and or preachy. I really am kind of cranky right now. My bad......I just checked----the weather in Baleyville, USA is 77 with a perfect breeze out of the North/South/West/East. All is well. Don't forget to tuck the unicorns and puppies in before you turn off the lights.
MJ
Walker Proof Digital Album Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
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I'm largely misunderstood around here, too. Would you believe, in my "regular life", it's ME who's going on (from others' points of view) and on about having some metals, and the weak dollar, and the gdmnd govt, and preaching self reliance and asset protection and growth.
That said, I've got to ask you,
Trust me their standard of living is near, equal or greater then ours.
Really? Do ALL of "them" live about as well as ALL of "us"?
I've travelled pretty widely too (almost all of the states, most of the big cities, dozens of countries) and, I guess quality of life or standard of living is pretty subjective, because, sure, the well-to-do in those places can carve out a pretty good life, but for aggregates and averages, it's tough to beat the USA.
When guys like us can live anywhere in the world, we choose America as a package deal, gas price and all (then we pick our little corner and call it our -ville)
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<< <i>MJ, don't get too frustrated with us, most of us value your perspectives, even as we discuss the point we're trying to make...
I'm largely misunderstood around here, too. Would you believe, in my "regular life", it's ME who's going on (from others' points of view) and on about having some metals, and the weak dollar, and the gdmnd govt, and preaching self reliance and asset protection and growth.
That said, I've got to ask you,
Trust me their standard of living is near, equal or greater then ours.
Really? Do ALL of "them" live about as well as ALL of "us"?
I've travelled pretty widely too (almost all of the states, most of the big cities, dozens of countries) and, I guess quality of life or standard of living is pretty subjective, because, sure, the well-to-do in those places can carve out a pretty good life, but for aggregates and averages, it's tough to beat the USA.
When guys like us can live anywhere in the world, we choose America as a package deal, gas price and all (then we pick our little corner and call it our -ville)
Hi Baley
I was typing that in the middle of the night. I've been in Asia for three weeks and I'm coming home this weekend. Crunch time and I'm stressed. I'm running out of days to finish my projects.
The "median" American lives worse then many of the cities and countries on the list I referenced. Our top 5% earners/wealthy skews the "average" numbers that are often reported. Our top 5% have immence wealth. Our neighbors to the north (Canada) enjoys a better median quality of live and comp wage then we do. On a median basis the US does not rank well globally. I want to say around 35th.
My experience in my abroad living and traveling is that in the developed countries and cities mentioned above have a better quality of living standard and are much happier then American counterparts. While the Baleyville of America has unicorns and puppy dogs on every porch the Baleyville of Sweden happens to have genuinely happy citizens and everything they need just on a simplier smaller scale. As Vincent Vega said in Pulp Fiction about the differences, " It's the little differences". You will find that they have always tended to live within their means and therefore have less stress. What most Americans would call the American Dream they wouldn't want in a million years. They don't have a built in need for "stuff". A lot of Americans were taught at an early age that America lives better then the rest of the world. I know I was. I firmly believed that also until I started traveling. I've been traveling for business 200-250 days a year mostly international since 1995. I traveled a little less from 1987 to 1995. Tons of domestic value as well. I'm just going by what I see with my own eyes and my own life experiences.
I also think Americans equate wealth to money and material "stuff". Others live by a different wealth standard. With that being said, I can't wait to get home to my big ole custom made California king sized bed. Sometimes there is no place like home. Now is that time for me.
A apologize to the forum if I came off cranky and or preachy. I really am kind of cranky right now. My bad......I just checked----the weather in Baleyville, USA is 77 with a perfect breeze out of the North/South/West/East. All is well. Don't forget to tuck the unicorns and puppies in before you turn off the lights.
MJ
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......