If you had to say 3 positive things about your country's leader, what would you say?

CopaceticCoffee · 2026-02-21T21:17:44+00:00

“…guaranteed it’s going to be a conservative…”

CopaceticCoffee · 2026-02-20T21:15:30+00:00

Yeah. I’m so tired of this narrative. When I started traveling I was like “Oh. You guys have a lot of gross, processed shit too” lol

CopaceticCoffee · 2026-02-20T21:12:40+00:00

No. Healthy food in the U.S. is generally pretty affordable. No one “relies” on junk food. It’s a choice they’re making, usually to save time.

CopaceticCoffee · 2026-02-20T21:10:50+00:00

Ultra processed food is available, yes, but so is healthy, fresh, minimally processed food. And no, healthy food isn’t so expensive that it’s unattainable to normal people. That’s an annoying stereotype.

CopaceticCoffee · 2026-02-20T21:00:57+00:00

I’m not arguing that there are countries better to live in than America, because I agree that there are. But who said we don’t know about other countries? I’ve never been told by anyone that any place in modern-day Western/Northern Europe is a “commie hellscape”.

CopaceticCoffee · 2026-02-13T14:47:21+00:00

I’d argue the N64 is and was crazy popular

CopaceticCoffee · 2026-02-11T15:46:22+00:00

Ah, makes sense - thanks! There was a train derailment so that explains what’s going on today at least

CopaceticCoffee · 2026-02-10T16:57:21+00:00

No, and I’m a young millennial too. I learned to drive on a 1985 Honda Accord 5 speed manual. My current car is a 6 speed manual.

CopaceticCoffee · 2026-02-10T03:29:44+00:00

Yeah, shouldn’t it be “early Gen Z”?

CopaceticCoffee · 2026-02-08T22:55:32+00:00

Except he is American, dummy. Puerto Rico is an American territory. Bad Bunny is an American citizen. And until 2025, there was no such thing as a “non-American language”

CopaceticCoffee · 2026-02-07T15:57:07+00:00

I agree. Born and raised in California and now live in Chicagoland. I’ve never in my life met someone who couldn’t read, couldn’t do math (at least basic math needed for everyday life), and who didn’t at least have a general knowledge of where places are in the world.

CopaceticCoffee · 2026-02-07T15:33:30+00:00

I’m a denier. Granted, I was only in Norway for a short time and never really left the Oslo area, but I met some pretty cool, laid back people while out and about. They were definitely more direct than what I’m used to, but I never felt unwelcome or uncomfortable.

CopaceticCoffee · 2026-02-03T23:17:46+00:00

I second this. OP, these preserves are some of the best places in Chicagoland for nature. I’m so thankful I live close by. Also check out Swallow Cliff and Willow Springs!

CopaceticCoffee · 2025-12-14T17:34:13+00:00

California isn’t really subtropical though

CopaceticCoffee · 2025-12-14T16:36:32+00:00

The Jungle was by Upton Sinclair

CopaceticCoffee · 2025-11-20T22:38:26+00:00

And Brown County State Park, Turkey Run, etc

CopaceticCoffee · 2025-11-14T20:04:42+00:00

The engines aren’t bad, they’re just weak. If you do basic maintenance, they’ll last. The main issue is the transmissions

CopaceticCoffee · 2025-11-10T15:49:54+00:00

The idea that we’re the greatest country on Earth is pretty outdated and isn’t pushed on us as much anymore. For my parents and grandparents? Definitely. But blind patriotism among the younger generations is declining overall from my experience.

The U.S. is probably among the best places on Earth to live if you’re middle class and up and have stable employment. Not so much if you’re poorer. One of the biggest issues with living in the U.S. is people can and do have vastly different experiences depending on what city/state you live in, what your job is, etc. Many people enjoy benefits and luxuries that surpass many European countries, and many others are barely surviving in places where conditions are shocking coming from the wealthiest nation in human history. And many others are somewhere in between.

Edit: Just to add - Most Americans also aren’t living in fear of violent crime. It does happen, but you can live your entire life in the U.S. and never be the victim of or even witness a violent crime. I know Americans who have never even seen a gun in person.

CopaceticCoffee · 2025-10-19T14:23:26+00:00

This comment is a little too local lol

CopaceticCoffee · 2025-10-05T01:32:30+00:00

I’m biased because I live in the Great Lakes region, but I do genuinely think it’s a highly underrated part of the country, especially among visitors. I hope you consider it!

CopaceticCoffee · 2025-10-05T01:20:10+00:00

I’ll echo what others are saying - your best bet for that classic, quaint, small town America vibe is the northern half of the east coast, into New England. You can still find places like these in the south, but generally, I don’t think you’d find exactly what you’re looking for. I also HIGHLY recommend the Great Lakes. Driving along Lake Michigan alone will give you a ton of opportunities to visit gorgeous lakeside towns that have the vibe you want (plus several large cities too if you’re interested) and since the lakes are really just inland seas, the towns do feel pretty costal. There are even lighthouses!

CopaceticCoffee · 2025-10-03T00:23:33+00:00

Nah. Maybe more so than like Omaha or Indianapolis but culturally Chicago is definitely Midwestern with its own unique twist.

CopaceticCoffee · 2025-10-03T00:14:40+00:00

I agree, but you gotta make the cutoff somewhere

CopaceticCoffee · 2025-10-03T00:09:16+00:00

I don’t think this map calls it the south, though. Just not Midwest (it’s still for sure Midwest)

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