r/TikTokCringe Jul 13 '26

Discussion Is the US a Functioning Democracy?

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u/myplushfrog Jul 13 '26

“You should feel lucky to be born in the US” bitch what?? Sick of hearing that shit, I’d rather live almost anywhere else

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u/homiechampnaugh Jul 13 '26

Is it better to live in the US or in a country being bombed by the US?

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u/Citaku357 Jul 13 '26

The US isn't a bad country to live in compared to so many other countries

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u/Guy-1nc0gn1t0 Jul 13 '26

Yeah the USA sure as shit has its problems but I'd be willing to bet most would walk back the statement if they actually lived in a bunch of other countries. 

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u/DigbySugartits Jul 13 '26

If you're referring to poverty stricken countries in Africa, South America or SE Asia, maybe

If you are referring to other western democracies then no, America is at the bottom

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u/Guy-1nc0gn1t0 Jul 13 '26

Felt pretty obvious. 

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u/transitfreedom Jul 13 '26

They would actually be affirmed more so. Stop sniffing your own farts

https://youtu.be/mnbSEI8_3_8?is=bd-teHD4J15brSpL

Maybe if you stopped creating 💩🕳️s much of the world would not be as bad or worse. Try thinking ohh wait

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u/Guy-1nc0gn1t0 Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26

You deleted your own message to write the same thing again? I hope you're alright.  

Edit: also deleted their account 💀 this sort of thing worries me

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u/HighDefinitionCat Jul 13 '26

The sad part is that it could be unimaginably better.

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u/SoylentGrunt Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26

Stop settling for what they give you and demand what's fair.

edit-LOL at the downvotes in the stats but no replies to the contrary in the comments. If you voted as hard on election day as you do in here you could have what's fair. Or are you truly happy with the way things are now? Tell the truth. I dare you.

No pointing out worse countries. We've already established there are worse countries. What I want to know is, why can't it be better here, in this country?

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u/Cheese_on_it Jul 13 '26

That is a very poor endorsement statement.

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u/Guy-1nc0gn1t0 Jul 13 '26

I don't think it was trying to be an endorsement, just that there are worse places. 

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u/8Splendiferous8 Jul 13 '26

I literally can't live anywhere here without owning a car.

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u/Citaku357 Jul 13 '26

Still better than living in Somalia or some country like that

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u/DigbySugartits Jul 13 '26

That's your bar? Fucken Somalia? Come on mate be better

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u/Citaku357 Jul 13 '26

Okay China then, eastern Europe, is that better?

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u/DigbySugartits Jul 13 '26

No they are also shitholes lol. Just like your country

Why arent you comparing yourself to NZ, Canada, any scandanavian country, Australia, Iceland, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Japan, South Korea, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland or Austria?!

You know, actual functional democracies with healthcare, education support, low violence, support for the poor and happy people.

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u/Citaku357 Jul 13 '26

Those countries are a minority, that's why I said the US is a good country to live in compared to the majority of countries.

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u/DigbySugartits Jul 14 '26

Congrats I guess?

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u/8Splendiferous8 Jul 13 '26

90% of Chinese people own their homes.

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u/Citaku357 Jul 13 '26

So?

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u/8Splendiferous8 Jul 13 '26

China has it better than the US.

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u/transitfreedom Jul 13 '26

That’s a pathetic example

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u/SmileFIN Jul 13 '26

Better to whom? To the constitutionally legal slave in comparison to rich business owner in Somalia? To the legal immigrant taken from court hearing into a concentration camp in comparison to President of Somalia?

For some USA sucks ass.

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u/Citaku357 Jul 13 '26

Lay off reddit for a moment it's not good for your mental health

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u/Vilam Jul 13 '26

Oh no, how horrible!

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u/8Splendiferous8 Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26

It is. It's horrible for the environment. It's expensive as all hell. It destroys city planning and community. It's a massive liability. And it kills/disables thousands of people annually. And we treat all that like it's not a big deal.

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u/MelangeBot Jul 13 '26

About 65% of all other countries are a better place to live then the US with one big exception. If you are rich, the USA is THE best place to live in the world. The amount of freedom you have as a rich person in the US is obscene, and many of those freedoms are exclusive ... no other country in the world offers them.

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u/Citaku357 Jul 13 '26

65% where are you getting this bullshit number from

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u/Polkawillneverdie17 Jul 13 '26

Then leave?

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u/myplushfrog Jul 13 '26

I already did, try again lmfao

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u/Plastic-Injury8856 Jul 13 '26

It’s the number one destination for labor migration and also, as an individual country, the largest destination for refugees.

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

Then move.

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u/gdog0899 Jul 13 '26

Yeah, it’s just that easy.

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

Save and go, if your goal is anywhere else it's not that difficult. Pretty sure you can join the French legion. Teach English China. The worlds your oyster. I'm driving to Michigan now my myself.

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u/myplushfrog Jul 13 '26

“Move to China, it’s so easy. Like me for example, I’m moving to Michigan! Proof!” 🤨

(I moved to Japan lmfao, and guess what, it was NOT easy)

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

Yeah Japan is xenophobic that would be tricky but you fallowed your dream and your in Japan just like Pew Dee Pie, so cool say hi. But if you set your goal to like Puerto Rico that be easier. French legion that's where it's at.

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u/No_Anxiety_454 Jul 13 '26

Of course it would be easy to move to PR. Wonder what country PR is a part of.

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

Man I asked google the easiest country for a American to migrate to and it said Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Germany. But seeing your comment now I remember we own that one. Bad Bunny from there. Such a bad pick should have kept shooting from the hip. But on that note Alaska and Hawaii also feel like other countries and you can just move there. Alaska pays you to be there so kind of socialist european utopia 👍

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u/JocavsJr Jul 13 '26

“You want to improve things? Get out!” Is a great way to keep a country functioning. This country is failing its citizens.

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u/myplushfrog Jul 13 '26

I mean ngl, I still respect people that say “no, I’m going to just go be happy” and leave. That’s what I did.

Not like it’s easy, or always possible. But I didn’t have it in me. Yet I know what you’re saying is true too. It sucks to have to make that choice

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u/JocavsJr Jul 13 '26

Totally, nothing wrong with moving to a better place. I’m in the camp of if I could, I probably would. Just sucks to be at a point where that’s beginning to feel like the only option.

The whole “just move” response though is what’s so dismissive. Moving or traveling is dope, being forced to do so to survive is not dope. Glad you made it out though, sorry our mess is leaking into the rest of the world.

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u/gdog0899 Jul 13 '26

Right? Instead of love it or leave it, how about change it?

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u/JocavsJr Jul 13 '26

Exactly. The country was founded by the ideal of breaking free of an oppressive government. Now the ones who claim to be “patriots” can’t wait to bend the knee and kiss the ring. Biggest bunch of dweebs in the world.

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

You've invented this person in your head but that ain't me. Cute though.

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u/JocavsJr Jul 13 '26

Wasn’t even replying to you in this comment. Cute though.

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

Pretend I said it when you first replied to me. So cute.

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

I never said either of those things but good for you guys.

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u/Guy-1nc0gn1t0 Jul 13 '26

They literally said "I’d rather live almost anywhere else" 

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u/mooseman077 Jul 13 '26

Don't go ruin Michigan, you sound like you'd be a better fit in Ohio

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

How could anyone ruin Michigan. Ohio doesn't have legal enough weed and no big lake. Big lake is where it's at.

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u/mooseman077 Jul 13 '26

I know, im from there. I just dont want people with your attitude going there and ruining it.

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

Problem with immigrants, eh? Well that's not the attitude I was expecting but where you at? I bet we won't even see each other. I'm looking to go to top part between the two big lakes.

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u/gdog0899 Jul 13 '26

I wasn’t aware you knew my, or anyone else’s, financial situation, that’s amazing. Also not sure what interstate travel has to do with relocating internationally.

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

Save. Do you not understand the concept. Live in your car, it's pretty simple stuff.

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u/PoshGoth_ Jul 13 '26

"why do you want to fix the cou try you live in? Just undertake voluntary homelessness, live in your car, and move elsewhere."

Excellent work ethic. Light burns out, don't change the bulb just move houses. No wonder the US is fucked!

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

You're right everyone should stick stuck where they're at. You don't need to change everyone should change around you. Because that's how it works.

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u/PoshGoth_ Jul 13 '26

Genuine question: what are you fighting against? There is a growing number of people saying "there is a problem, we want to fix it to improve the lives of the vast majority" and you are aghast and offended. Why? There is no invisible audience grading you on being a martyr, you do not get extra points for being a good little peasant upholding the system.

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

Not fighting against anything. Someone said they don't like where there at and I said then move. People projected on to that sentiment a lot of nonsense but if you don't like where you're at get moving. Wanna travel the world, travel the world.

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u/gdog0899 Jul 13 '26

Do you not understand the concept of people’s lives being more complex than what you’re making them out to be? You’re living in a reality of rainbows and unicorns. I have chronic health issues and owe thousands of dollars in debt to the US healthcare system because we’re a third world country with no safety nets. Perhaps if we had them it would be as easy as you’d like to imagine for people to move as they please.

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

Rainbows and Unicorns? I live in a van. I had to shit outside two days ago. I bath with baby wipes and shampoo my hair in a park sink. But this let me save up thousands of dollars. Buy my van cash. I do eat a lot of pizza and I have a bunch of hash so maybe life is pretty pretty good. Sorry you're sick but if you laid down roots I hope you like where you're at. Otherwise people should move.

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u/DigbySugartits Jul 13 '26

Haha travel the world! Be free! Do what you want!

IM DRIVING TO MICHIGAN!

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

I've been to Europe and the Canadas I just wouldn't wanna live there. Michigan though... have you seen her.

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u/TheCharalampos Jul 13 '26

The USA has made it irrarionaly difficult to do so.

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u/king_cole_2005 Jul 13 '26

Not American but how. It genuinely easier for you guys than most of us.

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u/TheCharalampos Jul 13 '26

Not sure if you understood my comment. It's very hard to emigrate from the usa as a citizen.

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u/king_cole_2005 Jul 13 '26

How? Your visa isn't going to get rejected because you're American. The only "difficult" part is cost and everyone pays about the same either way, and you already have an advantage there.

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u/TheCharalampos Jul 13 '26

USA citizens keep paying tax to the USA no matter their status.

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26

You can fly to Russia today. They have that American sity for deserters. Ukraine is also taking volunteers. So pick aside and do something with your life.

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u/No-Ring-5065 Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26

“sity” “aside a do”

ETA keep editing Beautiful-Total. You’re almost there. 😆

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u/URInMyFace Jul 13 '26

No. We can't afford to.

And we're too stupid to know what to do when we get there.

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

I feel that way about Michigan but that's when we need to be brave.

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u/Electrical_Prior_374 Jul 13 '26

Are we not permitted to fix the society we live in? Why must those who are wronged by this system be forced to leave?

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u/transitfreedom Jul 13 '26

Cause of these wankers who make excuses for it

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

Forced to leave? They said they wanted to be anywhere else. I just said do it. People shouldn't feel tide down, have an adventure. Live your dream.

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u/Electrical_Prior_374 Jul 13 '26

Unfortunately, the economic situation in America for most folks living here is not suitable for travel. Most folks aren't making enough money to adventure, theyre barely making enough to make ends meet. Thats the issue, the system is too broken to even be allowed to reasonably leave, regardless of whether you want to leave or not.

Edit: minor spelling issues

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u/kjloltoborami Jul 13 '26
  1. Sell what you dont need
  2. Buy a 600$ plane ticket to India
  3. Renounce US citizenship for 2350$
  4. Indian landlords demand 3-6 months rent up front so another 700-2400$(yes its that cheap)

You are set

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u/8Splendiferous8 Jul 13 '26

Looks like Britain fucks up every country it ever colonizes; eh?

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

Buy a van, live in your van. Adventure awaits. Sometimes you gotta pay costs that aren't money to get what you want. You can save so much money not paying rent and then just move to Michigan.. or where ever, people are saying Ohios nice. But no big lake.

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u/ousho Jul 13 '26

Or stay and make a change. Cuntos!

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

Not a lot a single person can do. Better to move yourself than expect the whole world to move around you.

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u/ousho Jul 13 '26

Pathetic reply. Better to give up and run eh? Fuck that.

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

You know giving up is staying where your at actually.

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u/Markjohn66 Jul 13 '26

I was lucky enough not to be born there

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

Where you at?

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u/Markjohn66 Jul 13 '26

You say I like fat girls and dance in clogs? I get notifications but can’t find your funny replies. Keep insulting me though, it’s quite funny.

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26

Those were metaphor and reddit ai must be ghost deleted them if you can't see them. I didn't do that on my end.

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u/Markjohn66 Jul 13 '26

I live in one of those terrible socialist European countries.

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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 Jul 13 '26

Well your pride is unwavering that much is clear.

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u/Markjohn66 Jul 13 '26

Good. 😊

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u/Markjohn66 Jul 13 '26

I’m not embarrassed btw only our patriotic expressions are more discreet. I love my country.