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^^ This. The melting pot is a failure. You cannot combine people with such diverse culture and views. The happiest countries in the world are more homogenous. Also people are generally unhappy when they do not trust their government/leaders.
We actually think we are doing a pretty good job with our melting pot. And our politician ranked in surveys as the most trusted is our Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong. She was born in Malaysia and is gay.
Our forefathers gave their lives to protect us from tyrannical ideologies
only for it to sneak its way into our higher educational systems and now
bearing the fruits of supposedly forward thinking white collar young and
foolish adults that have done anything but contribute to the success of our
society.
If there is any chance left It will be the blue collar that will saves our country
and return us to our former state of bliss.
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Australia a socialist country??
Also, we are not very white these days, our colour is increasingly brown.
Australia and a lot of Anglosphere and Western countries did badly in relation to a different recent happiness or unhappiness survey, the main reason being higher rates of social media usage.
It's also notable that todays young generation are different to previous generations and rather than go out and socialise in person or play sports they are stuck on social media or gaming platforms or watching streaming services.
They are therefore far more aloof, don't have as many friends and are often lonely, whilst lack of exercise and a junk food diet has led to higher rates of obesity, which again are compounded by the fact that you can easily order fast food from your phone or other device.
Add to this toxic politics, increasing gender confusion and pronouns, as well as virtual indoctrination at Colleges and Universities, couples with the loss of traditional roles and the demonisation of white males and you have a perfect storm.
You could also add to this high rates of inflation, increased property prices meaning young people are forced to live at home, coupled with a changing job market away from traditional roles, and the decline of the traditional family unit, which also has a knock on effect in terms of children's happiness and this can lead to further unhappiness later in life.
The highest ranking countries in previous studies have therefore been less developed parts of the world, with first world countries being generally ranked as the unhappiest including the US.
This is what you get from Conservatives constant alarmism over the state of America, and Illegal immigration. How white Americans are oppressed by foreigners and all sorts of other crazy nonsense.
Then there's everything you hear from Conservatives about how bad liberalism is even thought most young people are liberal. No wonder their unhappy, with so many Conservatives not listening to their concerns.
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Pessimism is the root of the Democrat ideology. They peddle it to make everyone a victim where only their Fascist government can solve the problem.
This is what you get from Conservatives constant alarmism over the state of America, and Illegal immigration. How white Americans are oppressed by foreigners and all sorts of other crazy nonsense.
Then there's everything you hear from Conservatives about how bad liberalism is even thought most young people are liberal. No wonder their unhappy, with so many Conservatives not listening to their concerns.
This is more what the Republicans and Trump say.
I see, so things are just great under Biden and no cause for alarm? Illegals and bogus asylum seekers crossing our border by the millions under him is no cause for alarm which among them are criminals and terrorists, drug and sex trafficters? Cities going broke caring for them and bogus asylum seekers is no cause for alarm? Inflation is out of control but that's no reason for alarm?
No white American that I know of feels oppressed by foreigners here legally. You do know the difference between legal and illegal, don't you? It is the latter that is objectionable not the former.
Liberalism and so-called wokism is bad for our country. It's in direct conflict with our traditional values.
It is interesting that the happiest countries have a different definition of happiness, it is focused on contentment rather than the more difficult to sustain euphoric or elated view held by most Americans. Most Americans also tie their happiness to a higher financial status and the ability to buy more expensive homes, cars, clothes, etc. It is a cultural difference with those countries listed as among the happiest viewing the perception of happiness as not wanting, being content with what you have. It is reflective in what most of those countries support such as universal healthcare, essentially free education, generous time off, affordable childcare and housing. One theme that is found throughout many of these countries is less is more. The spaces are smaller and the amount of "stuff" people own is significantly less. It is not simply an economic decision it is a pragmatic and cultural one. The people have a greater societal focus as opposed to an individually centered one. At one time the US was more like these countries than today. The shift started with the Me Generation and has accelerated fueled by consumerism, technology and the decline of people entering into committed relationships.
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