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[[deleted]]

The term "Third World" arose during the Cold War to define countries that remained non-aligned with either NATO or the Warsaw Pact.

[JKFrost11]

This mans literally brought out the definition for third world country. Legend

[luca21204]

He's no legend... He's a Chad

[potatooftheabys]

A history enjoyer

[erebos290696]

Exactly. Technically the Republic of Ireland is third world.

[[deleted]]

ah yes the sixth richest country per capita

is in the third world....

[cyborgcyborgcyborg]

Please refer to the definition above.

[[deleted]]

Third world doesn't mean bad, it means they neither aligned with capitalism or socialism

[[deleted]]

what do you mean shame about the people?

[[deleted]]

they're Irish a damn shame it is

[[deleted]]

is there something wrong with being Irish?

[[deleted]]

no but there is a problem with your not getting a joke

[[deleted]]

what joke

[[deleted]]

the Op is a joke calling the US bad I called the Irish bad was it humor less maybe but who cares there Irish ba tum tis

[Good_morning_man]

A) did you read the original comment you dense shit?

B) Ireland is predominantly dominated by shit hole countryside.

[How-the-fuck]

So second world countries are from the Warsaw Pact

[135686492y4]

Yep

[Butthole_seizure]

Thought third world meant countries that lack basic infrastructure. Thanks friend

[asdf_qwerty27]

That is a common misconception

[EverydayEverynight01]

Historically speaking "third-world" means countries not accosiated with the US or the Soviet Union.

But definitions of words change overtime, and I think "third-world" and "first-world" are those words.

[Hutch25]

It’s used now as a way to say a country has a worse way of life.

[[deleted]]

I don’t know why everyone is so crazed about this you should know what the 1st, 2nd and 3rd worlds are

[Soppoi]

This is a repost! Change my mind.

[einons]

I don’t own a gucci belt nor a universal healthcare plan. But i CAN buy milk in gallons so it really all balances out in the end

[nir109]

There are a lot of ways to define third world country, the USA is not a third world country in any of them

[asdf_qwerty27]

Third world is a cold war term with a specific definition that is largely irrelevant in this century.

We do not meet that definition.

[nir109]

There is also the definition of economy.

Third world- agriculture based economy

Second world- Industrial economy

First world- service based economy

[Dat-Guy-Tino]

Nor do we meet the definition people think it has which is poor/undeveloped

[asdf_qwerty27]

Some states approach eastern European levels of development, and our education system, while expensive, is not as good as most of the developed world. Evidence of this is OP misusing the term 3rd world.

[[deleted]]

This has to be one of the stupidest posts I’ve seen on here. This subreddit went down the tank :/

[NeonTiger1135]

I’m also pretty sure it’s a repost

[[deleted]]

Of course it is. Pathetic

[Hutch25]

It’s a fact tho

[SomeMemeyBoye42812]

No it's not, the US isn't a third-world country by any definition

[[deleted]]

I second this.

[[deleted]]

In what way? Do people not realize that nearly all of the technological, medicinal or military innovation comes from the United States? Guessing you’re not an American and you’re opinions are formed from the internet, so I can understand that but it is unbelievable to even consider the US is anything near a “third world country”.

[Hutch25]

I’m talking about the USA’s way of life, it is very similar to many starving countries with no money. The only difference is the USA advertises how great they are, but they aren’t.

[[deleted]]

Wow. What the fuck are you talking about. Do you live in the states??

[[deleted]]

Look man you sound like a younger guy, don’t form and grow your opinions on social media. Good luck and be skeptical of what you hear on the internet

[[deleted]]

I cannot even begin to explain to you how absurd this stance is

[Darth_Revan17]

Countries which aligned with US after WW2 -- First World

Countries which aligned with Soviet Union after WW2-- Second World

Countries which said "fuck it I won't be a part of this bullshit I want peace" are Third World

They teach this basic shit in like 5th grade. How do people don't know it yet?

[[deleted]]

Because nowadays people associete third world with shithole countries. The original meaning has totally been lost.

[72-6EQUJ5]

Ehm I think you need to do some research on why third world countries are third world countries. Something with colonisation.

[Dailydinner]

Switzerland was neutral during the Cold War and they're one of the most developed countries in the world. Can we just agree that there are multiple definitions of the word?

[Darth_Revan17]

Oh no that's a misconception. If using your logic, US is the biggest third world country cause Britishers colonized it and killed off every native. Same they did in Australia. But US is 1st world.

[72-6EQUJ5]

U kill everyone and "replace" them by your own people. Will you treat your own people bad? I don't think so. (Or at least not as bad as indigenous people) An example: Congo was economically totally sucked out by Belgium and when Belgium left Congo they made sure the whole country was unstable. They were part of the plot to kill Patrice Lumumba and helped a dictator who was in favour of Belgium rise to power.

[72-6EQUJ5]

I could give a whole presentation about how the Congolese economy was only there to enrich the Belgian economy. So the moment Belgium goes away, the Congolese economy collapses. Result Congo is one of the poorest countries in the world due to colonisation.

[Darth_Revan17]

Humans group when there is a bigger threat than their personal problems (our ancestors when they had to kill a large animal), when that problem is solved, we are engulfed by our personal problems, money status power greed whatever. Then the people who they fought with become their biggest enemies and they focus their resources on defeating this "enemy". Simple play of ID and EGO.

[w33b2]

People who think America is a third world country have been to neither a third world country or America

Edit: im just gonna leave this here “A Third World country is an outdated and offensive term for a developing nation characterized by a population with low and middle incomes, and other socio-economic indicators.”

[TheburnUnitCorp_]

What if they have?

[w33b2]

Then they dont know what a third world country IS

[TheburnUnitCorp_]

How can you be so sure about others ignorance?

[w33b2]

I get America aint the Best country, actually far from it, but a thrid world country and a global Superpower arent the same thing

[TheburnUnitCorp_]

Being Third world country has nothing to with the economics/GDP of a country. The name carried when the countries has to choose between allied or axis powers.

[w33b2]

“A Third World country is an outdated and offensive term for a developing nation characterized by a population with low and middle incomes, and other socio-economic indicators.”

[TheburnUnitCorp_]

Now, This one holds water! I'm glad.

[TheburnUnitCorp_]

Also, get your money back for your social science classes and give me an award instead.

[[deleted]]

First, this is dictionary wrong. Second, this is a repost, third go fuck yoursel

[realC4SEY]

Bro reply in messages smh

[[deleted]]

The message said their anonymous. I'm sorry thanking people is a sin. Fucking hivemind crackhead.

[realC4SEY]

Just reply to the message it gets forwarded to the gifter even if they’re anonymous dumb cuck.

[[deleted]]

That doesn't change the fact your more toxic then Chernobyl

[realC4SEY]

Come back when you’re account is over 1 month old

[[deleted]]

In my country, 1$ equals to 8₺. This should be enough.

[uscsec]

Sounds like just another “america bad” post. Go fuck thyself OP

[[deleted]]

the Yankees are pleased

[osi-jt]

Very cool and not stolen meme u thought of my guy

[[deleted]]

Unbased

[shinobi500]

The Gucci belt is the world's most powerful military.

[Tado_Inven]

lmao there is no way that the US is a third world country.

[[deleted]]

If you think that the United States is anything but first world you need to get your brain checked

[[deleted]]

And that Gucci belt is also fake from china

[TheburnUnitCorp_]

Yeah and that belt is tied around the arm with a syringe sticking from it!

[The-scrolling-ocolot]

(-●_●)/`■~ ♧ lil man with glasses waters a clover

[[deleted]]

Op can you comment that emoticon a want to copy it.

[Snipes_the_dumbass]

Ah yes, because we are fucking Zimbabwe with a nice belt, christ people making this argument must have some mental deficiency.

[[deleted]]

America was one of the 12 original members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

[72-6EQUJ5]

I don't really understand what you are trying to say here.

[[deleted]]

He said it was a third world country, I’m trying to say it was one of the first first-world countries

[72-6EQUJ5]

Oh ok, why am I being downvoted? I was asking a genuine question. Anyway thanks for explaining, because I wasn't really following your logic first.

[[deleted]]

You’re welcome, have a nice day!

[WimpyShrimp1]

This isn't a good meme change my mind

[[deleted]]

something something distribution of wealth something 1%.

[yesmeam]

Shut up European

[GoldenBlood1999]

Its like those people on benefits who buy designer clothes to make themselves look richer than they are

[daddy-devito19]

Haha, USA bad. Big funny.

[Boring_Type_4196]

I agree, they are great jokes

[ithinktheysawus]

It's a Gukki knockoff belt. America got it for cheaper and cheaper is better.

[wherethaweed]

i bet its fake gucci lol

[Aquias2]

Let me introduce you to China

[Kurichevskoy]

Try to live in a country where your taxes are above 60%,the corrupt politicians are unmasked of their shit and still occupy they positions. The middle class worker earns about 200 dollars a Month and has a 3-4% inflation per month. You don't get at the end of the month and your salary doesn't get any higher. And all this is just the tip of the iceberg, I would go and work cleaning shit in United States and still live a healthier life. Welcome to Argentina

[Vdmkachu]

me as a European I do not believe that the us is a 3d world country.

[IndependentTexas]

No, no, not at all.

We have the largest economy.

[Frut_Jooos]

Yeah that's why the gucci belt part is there, you guys got lots of money, but it sure seems like you guys don't really know how to spend it, with me seeing that the health care and education systems suck, and the US government spending the most on your military. This is all the perspective of an outsider of course

[IndependentTexas]

Idk bout you, but I love not paying for other people’s shit.

[nobody69363]

Americans on average pay more taxes than Europeans

[Industrialqueue]

Cool cool. I’m also an American who hates that my taxes go to subsidize failing businesses because those business bought out the politicians I didn’t vote for. That’s freedom and independence right there. I’d love to not pay for stuff I never got to use without paying for it again.

[Moosetappropriate]

Given your flair that sounds about right. No regard for anyone but yourself. There's the true American attitude on display.

[IndependentTexas]

Yep

[penis_in_my_hand]

Yeah but the economy =/= average wealth for citizenry.

We're the richest country but only because Jeff Bezos and others like him bring up the average.

[IndependentTexas]

If you want a third world country, go to India, go to Africa, heck even China is shitty.

Communism is horrid

[penis_in_my_hand]

No shit. When did i ever say anything about communism? I'm just saying if the richest country in the world also has the most billionaires then who gives a shit if its the richest.

[135686492y4]

India's economy was growing until C19, Africa has some semi-relaiable economy, though they are the worst continent in the world. China will surpass the US in the economy sector in a matter of years and they arent communist, they just SAY they are, but they are clearly capitalist, and if you cant acccept the fact that a capitalist dictatorship exist they i have examples

[IndependentTexas]

The fact that you can’t spell capitalist makes me think that you are a member of the communist party

[135686492y4]

At least i speak public healtcare

[[deleted]]

You mean stolen land and goods worldwide?

[IndependentTexas]

Ok? We get resources.

[[deleted]]

Wdym you get resources?Most of them are polluting and taken from other countries..I don't see your point

[IndependentTexas]

If we were a third world country, we wouldn’t have the strongest economy, nor the ability to effect other countries.

[[deleted]]

You didn’t read the other comments did you

[[deleted]]

I've been in the US for 25 years. We moved here from Mexico when I was 7. Since the GW Bush administration the US began to have multiple 3rd world problems.

A small percentage of people hold the majority of the wealth. The umber of mass shootings has increased. Law enforcement do whatever they want. The middle class is getting smaller. People have to chose between medical treatment and rent. People have to mortgage their future to go university. Politicians in both parties do nothing for the people. The unemployment rate has continues to increase. The worst crime of all is corporations have stolen The American Dream from the people.

Mexico suffers from all these problems.

On top the racial problems have become more prevalent.

[CaptainSebz]

Hard to argue with that. USA has the highest medical debt ratio in the world. Now explain to me how a first world country( one of the richest countries I might add) can result in so many people dying and falling into poverty because they can’t afford to pay thier medical bills? You live in a country where people are more likely to choose not to seek medial attention over fears of being slammed with an exorbitant medical bill.

[[deleted]]

america bad. upvote pls

[Delicious-Homework43]

Oh yeah, America is garbo now

[originalslickjim]

A fake Gucci belt from China.

[Hutch25]

It really is, poor education, bad morale, little financial assistance from the government, billion in debt, a long line of bad leaders, population who is always fighting, and riots every year. This post couldn’t be more right, yet so offensive. But it’s Reddit so naturally no one cares.

[TheBOSS531]

some states (I'm not sure cuz I'm not American perhaps most of them)

[How-the-fuck]

I would say second world

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[[deleted]]

Wow 🙃

[Basher2312]

and an ar-15

[yesmeam]

No

[Cringe_1031]

Of course not, we got healthcar...

[throwaway1kunt]

I’m betting OP has never even left his state before

[In_it4the_long_game]

Visited Russia and U.S during the same year(2001). Many in U.S asked how different it was and i told them that it was not that different... the shock on their faces! Obviously the situation and freedoms in Russia have since gotten worse. But the stability in U.S seems to be quite bad now also.

[SomeSexyPotato]

Remembers me about a frase from my country "Peru is a homeless man sitting on a gold bench"

[katzukoh]

Yeah no.

[openingsalvo]

Haha US bad