Quote:Australia is an entire .020 higher than the United States in the HDI scale, nearly a non-existant gap. Meanwhile, I get to enjoy lots of GUNS (I love guns), freedom of speech, a continent free of giant poisonous bugs, an extremely diverse and livable climate, faster internet, higher wages (Aussies don't have higher PPP), lower cost of living, much better food, and the best collegiate education the world can offer.


Australia, the literally who of countries.

I see you used HDI? You mean where us poor little Aussies ranked 2nd in world. Behind only Norway with their state owned oil company?


Google any most livable cities In the world and Aussie cities are at or near top.


You will find that wage rates aren't as high here higher up but the average person earns a much better wage. Walk around an Aussie city and an American one and you can see the difference instantly. Also social mobility much better here.


Have never had my freedom of speeches infringed upon in any country I have lived..So can't really comment.


There are gun ranges around, but personally don't really see the appeal. I'd rather go for a swim or a walk.


Oh and if I get cancer tomorrow I can go to local public hospital and get world class care and not be bankrupted! How awful.

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