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anciano

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4. IMO the basic problem

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Nov 17, 2025, 08:57 PM

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is that in the US there is a predominant "me" mindset as opposed to a "we" mindset that is prevalent in other developed countries. Other developed countries, for example, have more generous safety nets and universal healthcare.
The US tends to emphasize "individual" responsibility whereas other countries lean more toward "collective" responsibility.

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