There are things/ideas people believe about America that may not be entirely true. A user asked the forum, “What is the biggest lie America tells its people ?” Here are the top responses.
FOR THE PEOPLE
“That America is for the people by the people.”
POLITICIANS
“Politicians care about you.”
WORRY ABOUT POOR PEOPLE
“That we need to be more worried about poor people ‘abusing the system’ than we do rich people manipulating the system to hoard their wealth.”
MILITARY PERSONNEL
“All military personnel are heroes.”
WARS
“That the wars they wage are for moral reasons and not to line the pockets of the lobbyists.”
THE BEST COUNTRY
“Best country in the World. Free.”
UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE
A user said, “That we cannot afford healthcare for all. We absolutely can.”
Another added, “That universal healthcare is impossible. It’s possible if you tax the rich a tiny bit more (i.e., at all). It’s possible if you stop putting enormous amounts of money into the police. It’s possible if you stop spending billions on unjust wars.”
LITTLE PEOPLE
“That anyone in the District of Columbia cares about the ‘little people.'”
HARD WORK
“Hard work will make you rich. I’ve never seen a wealthy construction worker, teacher, or hospitality worker. Only the already rich exploit workers and pay off our government to make themselves even more prosperous.”
ARMIES
“That the army is sent overseas to fight for their freedom.”
AMERICAN DREAM
“The whole concept of the ‘American Dream.'”
JUST VOTE THEM OUT
“Just vote them out. Why didn’t we think of that? Politicians will never support the policies needed to keep themselves in check.”
SOCIAL PROGRAMS
“There isn’t enough money for social programs.”
WOMEN’S RIGHTS
“This is the number one country for women’s rights. We have a long way to go, and it varies wildly depending on where you live in the United States.”
SOCIALISM
“That socialism is bad. Many carriers in America have unions, and unions have some socialist values.”
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