Answer to Question: Why do some Americans like to call the United States of America, "The greatest country on earth" ? Answer by John Dewar Gleissner Because some of us believe it’s true. We’ve got: (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. (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, nu...