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View Poll Results: Which nation is at the top of the game?
Norway 20 12.66%
France 18 11.39%
Switzerland 16 10.13%
Denmark 12 7.59%
Sweden 22 13.92%
United Kingdom 9 5.70%
Germany 26 16.46%
Japan 46 29.11%
Canada 10 6.33%
United States 55 34.81%
South Korea 13 8.23%
Spain 2 1.27%
Brazil 1 0.63%
China 14 8.86%
Russia 2 1.27%
Italy 1 0.63%
Egypt 1 0.63%
Israel 4 2.53%
Australia 8 5.06%
New Zealand 4 2.53%
Greece 1 0.63%
Ireland 1 0.63%
Finland 8 5.06%
A developed nation not listed 11 6.96%
A developing nation not listed 3 1.90%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 158. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 07-09-2012, 01:37 PM
 
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I think The USA used to be the most developed country but not anymore. Just beacuse you are the most powerful country does not make you the most advanced. My parents when they come visit me can't belive how much The USA is behind in many areas involving just our every day living.

In Sweden for instance, almost everything is computerized. My parents dont remember last time they had to pay a bill any other way than electronicly, and they are in their late 60's. When I told my dad people still pay for stuff, grocerys, bills etc with checks or cash he oculdn't belive it. It was so strange to him.
Most of us had cellphones in the mid 90s as well as internet.
There are so many small little things that might be nothing to, you but to me thats plays a huge roll in how developed a country really is.
You are using the credit card, cellphone and internet to argue the USA is not advanced? All 3 of these World Changing innovations CAME FROM THE USA!!!
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Old 07-09-2012, 01:52 PM
 
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start a war with the USA and come out smelling like a rose.Example Japan and Germany
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Old 07-09-2012, 01:55 PM
 
Location: Bel Air, California
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You are using the credit card, cellphone and internet to argue the USA is not advanced? All 3 of these World Changing innovations CAME FROM THE USA!!!
Not to mention the Spishak Mach20

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(suck on that Mongolia)
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Old 07-09-2012, 05:13 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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Originally Posted by glass_of_merlot View Post
I think The USA used to be the most developed country but not anymore. Just beacuse you are the most powerful country does not make you the most advanced. My parents when they come visit me can't belive how much The USA is behind in many areas involving just our every day living.

In Sweden for instance, almost everything is computerized. My parents dont remember last time they had to pay a bill any other way than electronicly, and they are in their late 60's. When I told my dad people still pay for stuff, grocerys, bills etc with checks or cash he oculdn't belive it. It was so strange to him.
Most of us had cellphones in the mid 90s as well as internet.
There are so many small little things that might be nothing to, you but to me thats plays a huge roll in how developed a country really is.
Coming soon to a big box near you.


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Old 07-09-2012, 09:46 PM
 
Location: 53179
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Ok, I'm sorry. How could I be so stupid. The USA is more advanced and more developed than any other nation in the world. How could I be so wrong.
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Old 07-09-2012, 11:12 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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Ok, I'm sorry. How could I be so stupid. The USA is more advanced and more developed than any other nation in the world. How could I be so wrong.
Don't worry it happens to the best of us.

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Old 07-10-2012, 02:34 AM
 
Location: CA
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Originally Posted by glass_of_merlot View Post
I think The USA used to be the most developed country but not anymore. Just beacuse you are the most powerful country does not make you the most advanced. My parents when they come visit me can't belive how much The USA is behind in many areas involving just our every day living.

In Sweden for instance, almost everything is computerized. My parents dont remember last time they had to pay a bill any other way than electronicly, and they are in their late 60's. When I told my dad people still pay for stuff, grocerys, bills etc with checks or cash he oculdn't belive it. It was so strange to him.
Most of us had cellphones in the mid 90s as well as internet.
There are so many small little things that might be nothing to, you but to me thats plays a huge roll in how developed a country really is.
While I voted for Norway and Sweden myself.... I still must say, who in the US pays with checks still? Who didn't have the internet in the mid 90s? I grew up lower middle class & I had that...
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Old 07-10-2012, 05:05 AM
 
Location: 53179
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Like I said, I was wrong. No other country is better, more advanced than The USA.

And yes, people actually do pay with checks here. Its very common. Other than that, you are the most advanced and devepoped country in the world
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Old 07-10-2012, 10:16 PM
 
Location: State of Transition
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While I voted for Norway and Sweden myself.... I still must say, who in the US pays with checks still? Who didn't have the internet in the mid 90s? I grew up lower middle class & I had that...
I pay with checks all the time. I'm not a techie. I don't like to do things electronically. I appreciate having other options.
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Old 07-10-2012, 10:18 PM
 
Location: State of Transition
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In Sweden for instance, almost everything is computerized. My parents dont remember last time they had to pay a bill any other way than electronicly, and they are in their late 60's. When I told my dad people still pay for stuff, grocerys, bills etc with checks or cash he oculdn't belive it. It was so strange to him.
Most of us had cellphones in the mid 90s as well as internet.
There are so many small little things that might be nothing to, you but to me thats plays a huge roll in how developed a country really is.
But what is Sweden doing in the area of science and technology? My vote is still with Switzerland.
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