Answer
to Question: Why do some Americans like to call the United States
of America, "The greatest country on earth"?
(1)
The world’s oldest written constitution that enshrines and guarantees basic
rights, federalism and the rule of law, that has provided for free elections
every two years for over 228 years, always moved in the direction of
inclusiveness, and which has been a model for other nations.
Answer by John Dewar Gleissner
(2)
A history of defeating colonialism, fascism, dictatorships, diseases, the slave
trade, slavery, legal racism and communism. The world looks to the USA and its
strong allies for leadership when it is time to oppose evil forces.
(3)
A history of leadership in inventing or developing the lightning rod, light
bulb, telephone, telegraph, the airplane, manufacturing, television, missiles
and rockets, the computer, lifesaving medicines and medical devices,
agricultural innovations, nuclear power, satellite communications,
hydroelectric dams, ships, bridges, aircraft, spacecraft, the transistor and a
host of different products and services; and leadership in numerous scientific
disciplines.
(4)
A history of creativity in literature, art, films, television, computers,
engineering, aerospace, science, athletics, business, the humanities and music.
(5)
The strongest economy and military in the world and a safe haven for investments
from all over the world.
(6)
Great universities, the most Nobel Prize winners and an attractive destination
for leading thinkers and innovators from all over the world.
(7)
The headquarters of the United Nations.
(8)
A country many others in the world long to enter.
(9)
A motto: In God We Trust. Providence blessed the USA with
tremendous natural resources and a terrific geographic position in the world.
(10)
A two-party system reducing special interests to the smallest number of
political parties while preserving an adversary political dynamic so necessary
for free elections.
(11)
Liberty, a diverse and talented population, opportunities and freedom.