Another fantasy.
In alternative energy we are rapidly being left in the dust, lots of vendors have no interest in selling into the US.
Super energy efficient mains power appliances, for example fridges where even using inverters less thirsty than 12Vdc Danfoss style.
Plenty of kitchen white goods, laundry units, aircon units.
Automotive industry is an obvious example.
Yes exceptional, exceptionally backward! We are rapidly devolving into third world status, in dozens of basic quality-of-life categories, transportation, health care, housing.
I'm all for strong opinion, because I possess them myself. So here's one for you- without getting too political, your comments given their context, especially about healthcare, are patently ignorant. Whether or not they're willful, remains to be seen
One brief point which provides a glimpse of what I perceive is your position in reference to Healthcare. We no longer have HC quality or freedom of choice due to the moron socialists-communists in the previous Admin. What has been foisted upon us is as destructive as it is stupid, and an unconstitutional mandate to boot. In addition, spare me and everyone else from any tripe about Sweden, Denmark the UK or any other nations which are a fraction of our size. In terms of triage and emergency surgeries no one competes with the US. Palliative is a different story- by design.
In terms of the Auto industry, electric cars, public transport and alternative energy for nations a fraction in size w/ much lower GDP, the same goes. Combustion engines could have been replaced by ones running on water decades ago so spare me the lecture on what you think you know better than everyone else that can read. Special interests rule the markets because of their run of previous Admins etc Ad Nauseum
The US is the mark that everyone else looks to - for everything. If you like other countries markets, energy policies and way of life, there is a simple solution- Move- as in NOW.
Bottom line- this is my thread and I want it to remain productive So, I'll put this as politely as is necessary- Stay on topic and you're welcome to stay, or take a hike. You choose.