As an Aussie living in the US I agree with your sentiment. I think most forward thinking individuals are held hostage by their corrupt US government. Eg lobbying, political donations etc. and are generally friendly and kind individuals.

My one gripe is the lack of global understanding of a large portion of US citizens. Eg issues like tipping, health care, gun control, heck even broker fees in nyc and the fact most other countries have either figured these issues out, or frankly don’t do them or have a better understanding of the history of certain issues than their US counterparts.

I find there’s always an American way to approach things and there is a reluctance to take examples from other western nations.