Why Britain is greater than the States?

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There is no way Trump is going to listen to criticism to his policies and thinking but might he have a tiny change of heart if he and his voters heard we are much better?
for starters; we have stopped ( hopefully) mining for coal.
Does this thread have wheels, in what other ways are we better?

 

[A380]

Chocolate

NHS

BBC

 

[bcuster]

There is no way Trump is going to listen to criticism to his policies and thinking but might he have a tiny change of heart if he and his voters heard we are much better?
for starters; we have stopped ( hopefully) mining for coal.
Does this thread have wheels, in what other ways are we better?

A question that's sure to spark some debate! Here are some points where the UK is often considered to be better than the US:

1. Universal Healthcare: The UK's National Health Service (NHS) provides comprehensive, publicly-funded healthcare to all citizens, regardless of income or social status. In contrast, the US has a mixed system with both public and private providers, which can leave many without access to affordable healthcare.
2. Education: The UK has a strong reputation for its education system, with many top-ranked universities and a culture of academic excellence. The US education system is often criticized for being highly unequal and expensive.
3. Social Mobility: The UK has a more comprehensive system of social welfare and support for vulnerable populations, such as the unemployed, single parents, and low-income families. This can lead to greater social mobility and a more equal society.
4. Gun Control: The UK has stricter gun laws than the US, with a lower rate of gun violence and mass shootings. This is likely due to the UK's more stringent licensing requirements and restrictions on firearm ownership.
5. Environmental Policies: The UK has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint and promoting renewable energy, with ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The US has been slower to adopt similar policies.
6. Transportation: The UK has a more comprehensive and efficient public transportation system, with a stronger emphasis on buses, trains, and cycling infrastructure. This can reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.
7. Work-Life Balance: The UK has laws that support work-life balance, including generous parental leave policies and a focus on flexible working arrangements. This can lead to happier, healthier employees and a more productive workforce.
8. Food Culture: The UK has a rich food culture with a focus on local, seasonal produce and traditional cuisine. This can promote healthier eating habits and support local economies.
9. Cultural Institutions: The UK has a rich cultural heritage, with world-class museums, galleries, and theaters. These institutions are often publicly funded and accessible to all.
10. Social Norms: The UK has a more collectivist culture, with a strong emphasis on community and social responsibility. This can lead to a more cohesive and supportive society.

Of course, it's essential to remember that these are general points and that individual experiences can vary greatly within each country. Additionally, there are many areas where the US excels, such as its innovation ecosystem, entrepreneurship opportunities, and cultural diversity.

 

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Chocolate

The perfect start.

 

[A380]

A question that's sure to spark some debate! Here are some points where the UK is often considered to be better than the US:

1. Universal Healthcare: The UK's National Health Service (NHS) provides comprehensive, publicly-funded healthcare to all citizens, regardless of income or social status. In contrast, the US has a mixed system with both public and private providers, which can leave many without access to affordable healthcare.
2. Education: The UK has a strong reputation for its education system, with many top-ranked universities and a culture of academic excellence. The US education system is often criticized for being highly unequal and expensive.
3. Social Mobility: The UK has a more comprehensive system of social welfare and support for vulnerable populations, such as the unemployed, single parents, and low-income families. This can lead to greater social mobility and a more equal society.
4. Gun Control: The UK has stricter gun laws than the US, with a lower rate of gun violence and mass shootings. This is likely due to the UK's more stringent licensing requirements and restrictions on firearm ownership.
5. Environmental Policies: The UK has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint and promoting renewable energy, with ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The US has been slower to adopt similar policies.
6. Transportation: The UK has a more comprehensive and efficient public transportation system, with a stronger emphasis on buses, trains, and cycling infrastructure. This can reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.
7. Work-Life Balance: The UK has laws that support work-life balance, including generous parental leave policies and a focus on flexible working arrangements. This can lead to happier, healthier employees and a more productive workforce.
8. Food Culture: The UK has a rich food culture with a focus on local, seasonal produce and traditional cuisine. This can promote healthier eating habits and support local economies.
9. Cultural Institutions: The UK has a rich cultural heritage, with world-class museums, galleries, and theaters. These institutions are often publicly funded and accessible to all.
10. Social Norms: The UK has a more collectivist culture, with a strong emphasis on community and social responsibility. This can lead to a more cohesive and supportive society.

Of course, it's essential to remember that these are general points and that individual experiences can vary greatly within each country. Additionally, there are many areas where the US excels, such as its innovation ecosystem, entrepreneurship opportunities, and cultural diversity.

We don’t use AI for our Urban posts…

 

[farmerbarleymow]

in what other ways are we better?

We can spell properly.

 

[hash tag]

Transportation

When we have stayed there ( don't ask), we were told the trains for people are rubbish and that priority is always given to freight trains.

 

[JimW]

Weather.

 

[bcuster]

This is a fine ship

 

[Jennaonthebeach]

Towns are closer together.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

We don't have tax on tea.

 

[bcuster]

We don't have tax on tea.

Neither does US. We stopped that nonsense a while ago

 

[JimW]

We know what chips are and cook them better.

 

[bcuster]

Weather.

Yes. Much more consistently foul

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Neither does US. We stopped that nonsense a while ago

Only because you don't know how to make it.

 

[JimW]

Yes

Sure there's some lovely spots but my time in China has put me off continental extremes.

 

[Jennaonthebeach]

Americans have no idea what to make of a Cornish pasty, which makes them wrong uns in my book.

(last time i posted about Cornish pasties Americans kept trying to correct it to Cornish pastry).

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Sure there's some lovely spots but my time in China has put me off continental extremes.

Yep, a relatively benign maritime climate is better than the extremes seen with continentality.

 

[JimW]

Americans have no idea what to make of a Cornish pasty, which makes them wrong uns in my book.

(last time i posted about Cornish pasties Americans kept trying to correct it to Cornish pastry).

Read about some town in Michigan iirc where they have them due to Cornish miners settling there.

 

[ouirdeaux]

Bill Bryson wrote about them. The Michigan pasties, not the miners.

 

[Jennaonthebeach]

Read about some town in Michigan iirc where they have them due to Cornish miners settling there.

Yeah - I know about that, but its just a small area where they have them and I don't think they conform to the criteria to qualify as Cornish pasties either. In fact I think it was this town that i was talking about when I had the experience i was referring to in my previous post.

 

[JimW]

Yeah - I know about that, but its just a small area where they have them and I don't think they conform to the criteria to qualify as Cornish pasties either. In fact I think it was this town that i was talking about when I had the experience i was referring to in my previous post.

Have they gone down a silly fillings route?

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

We can spell properly.

Doesn't stop some thread titles from missing vital words though.

 

[ouirdeaux]

I seem to remember that they were very large and served with ketchup. Again, pasties, not thread titles.

 

[Jennaonthebeach]

Have they gone down a silly fillings route?

Some examples here - they are abominations! I mean carrots, for fuck sake! And the one in middle - I have no words.

 

[JimW]

Handier for France.

 

[MrsArcanum]

Cheese. Over 700 varieties and none of them plastic.

 

[hash tag]

My fil complained bitterly about when he visited the states because he was looking forward to a decent steak, the problem being they were always served covered in "shit". Onions, dodgy mustard, sauce, pickles etc. he simply wants a plain steak and they just could not comprehend the request.

 

[A380]

Cheese. Over 700 varieties and none of them plastic.

Although, to be fair, none of them come in an aerosol can, so America does have that.

 

[MrsArcanum]

Although, to be fair, none of them come in an aerosol can, so America does have that.

Aerosol cheese is an abomination and not cheese at all.