Do you think France is better than America ?

Answer 1

Depends on what you look at. As a German, I would say, of course France is better, they are our neighbours, they have similar values and attitudes as we have.

But then, look at the politics. They have made huge mistakes in their immigration politics through the last 40 years, and now the north-african boys of the third generation are burning cars in the streets. That does not at all fit into the picture I love seeing of France, but it is one aspect of truth (since it did happen).

On the other hand, France was standing strong against Bush, just like we did. We knew it was Bogus what Colin Powell told in Munich about the weapons of mass destructions that Saddam had and all that crap, the French knew it, we Germans knew it, and some more Europeans did as well. So here I would say, of course France did score the points, the US have lost worldwide since then and will never gain any points soon again. The world hates you, America, and it is only your fault, nobody else's.

So, you see, it depends on what aspect you look. Regarding cheese: french cheeses are a delicasse, they have some cheeses that are made the same way since 1300 years. American cheese? Uhm, ahem... it is scary that these food products are legally being allowed to be called "cheese". Most of what you find in american grocery stores as "cheese" is a fake, and would absolutely NOT be allowed to be sold in Europe. Americans seem not to care. Or maybe they don't know it better? My mother-in-law (in her 60s now and never outside the US in her life) does not know better, she buys this fake-cheese and calls it cheese, since that is what she had learned. But when you are from Western Europe, you grew up with real cheese and know the difference.

Oh, yes, of course you can buy real cheese in the US. That is in good grocery stores who have an import section. They do sell european cheeses here, but the price is about 4-7 times higher than at home. It seems cheese is flying into the country using a seat in the business class or so...?

What else? In France (just like everywhere in West Europe) religion is a personal, private matter and is nobody's business. It is considered offending to preach in public or to somebody you know does not share your belief system.
But here? Ah, you know it. The US are a fundamentalistic country that only pretends to be secular, but they are not.
As long as you worship the carpenter as Jachweh's son, and as long as you believe Jachweh is the only god existing , all is fine in the US. Freedom of religion is for all (christians), and they don't care wether you are a catholic, methodist, lutheran, baptist, presbytarian, mormon or whatever else. As long as you are christian, freedom of religion is for you. But if your belief system is polytheistic (that means if you believe there are many gods, not just one, and Jachweh is absolutely not the one), then the tolerance is immediately over. Freedom of religion is only for christians!
So, France is winning here again.

I could go on and on about all the cosmetics that I am ordering online in France, while I am not touching the US-stuff sold in stores here. Like the deodorants here, phew. They are still using Aluminun to clog up people's sweat glens (to make them not sweat), and they think that is just fine.
The FDA in the US decides what is ok for people, but they are very corrupt, and very often products are put onto the american market to be tested in the followin years. Yes, the customers are the "guinnee pigs" to test the products, and during the next 20 or so years the field experiment will show how the cancer rate moved. Be it Aluminum in the Antiperspirants, or dangerous ingredients in processed foods (Splenda!!!), the consumers will test it on themselves, and the future will show what happens to them.

Just like the 1950, when they introduced the latest development in cigarettes: asbest filters to enhance the aroma! I think I don't need to explain here what asbest does.

The same thing they do with food, and the consumers will test it in their own bodies and are even paying for it (when purchasing).

I have not heard of any example the French would do like that. So again, the French win.

But as usual, this is my personal opinion as a German.

Answer 2

Now where would we be today without french fries? But seriously, better is a state of mind, and I think since most of the world looks to our country for aid, for military support, for many other things, then I would say we are better. but still that is only a state of mind. But I do believe that France is a kinder, gentler nation then we are and have much less crime, overall. If that makes them better, then they are.

Answer 3

I lived in Paris for 3 years..
NO , France does not even come close to being as good as USA.

Answer 4

AMERICA IS BETTER THAN FRANCE !! the french can be very rude!! i won't ever want to visit France again!!!

Answer 5

i like america better the weather was better and the people where much more friendly

Answer 6

No. All countries have their good points and their bad ones.

Answer 7

yes