[OutsiderFan]

list of countries in which none of the above are at issue.

Though the Scandinavian countries and Canada are high up there, my list begins and ends with New Zealand. 

On a related note, you’ll find a direct correlation between happiness of citizens and ranking of country on the worldwide democracy rankings. At this time 4 years ago, the United States ranked #17 in the world. Today, it is #25. Utterly disgusting and embarrassing. Anyone want to claim Americans are happier now than when we were ranked #17?

You want real infrastructure and a high functioning state, fix the foundation that underpins its functions. One look at our political system tells you it is an absolute cancer on society as currently constructed. I guarantee you even hinting the USA is a failed state would be a fool’s errand with a stronger democracy.

[OutsiderFan]

list of countries in which none of the above are at issue.

Though the Scandinavian countries and Canada are high up there, my list begins and ends with New Zealand. 

On a related note, you’ll find a direct correlation between happiness of citizens and ranking of country on the worldwide democracy rankings. At this time 4 years ago, the United States ranked #17 in the world. Today, it is #25. Utterly disgusting and embarrassing. Anyone want to claim Americans are happier now than when we were ranked #17?

You want real infrastructure and a high functioning state, fix the foundation that underpins its functions. One look at our political system tells you it is an absolute cancer on society as currently constructed. I guarantee you even hinting the USA is a failed state would be a fool’s errand with a stronger democracy.