Reply #13: what would you say

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to someone who went around your neighborhood proclaiming that their family was the best family in the world, pushing it down peoples' throats?

One thing that is so striking from the perspective of abroad is how idiotic, and blind this "The US is the best country in the world" BS sounds.

Yes, of course, the US has many admirable features. But so do many other countries.

And as for telling people to leave if they don't agree with you, that's a line straight out of fascism, which surprises me coming from a self-proclaimed libertarian.

Just because someone's family has its dysfunctional aspects and is not "the best family in the world," it is still their family, and they'll stick with it despite the negatives.

Just because you love your family and think it's great, does not mean it is the best family in the world. It is your family, true. But others have families that they love and cherish too, warts and all. So think what others see when they hear some US Americans proclaiming "my country is the best in the world and anyone who does not agree should just leave."

Please reconsider this short sighted and fascistic attitude.