The Economist magazine says Ireland because of the wealth, standard of living, low crime and political freedom.
The UN says Norway for the very same reasons.
What do you think?
2006-11-25 12:40:51 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Canada, because it is my country, my land, where I was born, and where I belong. It has nurtured me and protected me and made me who I am. It is where I am home, and at home. When I travel, no matter where, I am always happy to come home. Loyalty to one's own country is not misplaced when it is deserved.
This poem from the Lay of the Last Minstrel by Sir Walter Scott says it all:
Breathes there the man, with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
"This is my own, my native land!"
Whose heart hath ne'er within him burned,
As home his footsteps he hath turned,
From wandering on a foreign strand!
If such there breathe, go, mark him well;
For him no Minstrel raptures swell;
High though his titles, proud his name,
Boundless his wealth as wish can claim;
Despite those titles, power, and pelf,
The wretch, concentred all in self,
Living, shall forfeit fair renown,
And, doubly dying, shall go down
To the vile dust, from whence he sprung,
Unwept, unhonoured, and unsung.
2006-11-25 12:47:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
USA, France, or the Netherlands. I've lived in all three. US citizen. I'd rather be young and fast in Paris, middle aged and making money in America, and retire to the canals, cafe's and countryside of the Netherlands.
America is great. But it's not the only game in town. People should all travel more and learn more all the same. Americans tend to be a bit myopic. Or just ignorant about other peoples and places. National pride is great. But don't be stupid about other places you've never even seen before. Don't be so American.
2006-11-25 14:22:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The best country is the United States of America, Land of the Free.
2006-11-25 13:05:32 · answer #3 · answered by Michael P 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Samoa, ever heard of anything happening there. No. It's a secret so that everyone stays away and it can stay safe and beautiful.
I guess, I messed that up for Samoa, just now...
2006-11-25 12:45:39 · answer #4 · answered by lee f 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
New Zealand would be high on my list - standard of living and climate - Canada too cold - Ireland too wet, USA too belligerent :)
2006-11-25 12:46:58 · answer #5 · answered by Hayley 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
NORWAY AS HELL. i have lived in both america and Norway. US is great but Norway is better...
2006-11-25 21:00:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been to both and they have their problems.
There is no place in the world like the USA - I would never live anywhere else again.
2006-11-25 12:48:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Depends on who you are, but most agree that America is best.
That might change, though. The American Dream is slowly slipping away from us.
2006-11-25 12:50:18 · answer #8 · answered by UMRmathmajor 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋
The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - The most beautiful country on the face of this planet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-25 13:44:10 · answer #9 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Australia. It can sustain itself in every way.
2006-11-25 13:04:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋