America Is Doing Great!!
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Here’s an excerpt from the new book, “What Then Must We Do? Straight Talk About The Next American Revolution” by Gar Alperovitz:
The United States now ranks lowest or close to lowest among advanced “affluent” nations in connection with inequality (21st out of 21), poverty (21st out of 21), life expectancy (21st out of 21), infant mortality (21st out of 21), mental health (18th out of 20), obesity (18th out of 18), public spending on social programs as a percentage of GDP (19th out of 21), maternity leave (21st out of 21), paid annual leave (20th out of 20), the “material well-being of children” (19th out of 21), and overall environmental performance (21st out of 21).
Hey, at least there are 2 countries with crazier people than us, though you have to wonder if Florida counts as a separate country.
Read more at nationalmemo.com
