Why do Americans say that they are #1?

Question

Belgium #1 in freedom, Hong Kong #1 in financial/economic freedom, Neitherlands #1education, Switzerland #1 standard of living, Greenland #1 enviroment, New Zealand #1 wealth disribution, Japan #1 life expectancy. U.S. 48th infant mortality, 55th literacy, 72nd overall health, 44th freedom of press. Should America start acting like #1 or just continue chanting it? Stats Unicef, CIA factbook, AP

Answer 1

because of ignorance/nationalism.

we are not #1 by any means  

Answer 2

Then why are you here paying attention to us? Go bother one of those other countries. Oh, and stop using our CIA factbook...

P.S. You're an idiot.

Answer 3

Stubborn

Answer 4

Because we are.  Just kidding.  I think it stems from a kind of WW2 nostalgia.  Back then we were the biggest, smartest, baddest of asses around, but now we've degenerated quite a bit.  I'm moving to Britain after I finish college.

Answer 5

LOL 44th freedom of the press. Thats a riot! I can't stop laughing. Name one country that offers the same freedoms to the press that the US does. Not a single one.

Sorry, but that one issue just struck me as super funny.

Answer 6

Because of the same reason the Republicans feel Obama should not be in the white house (but are quick to interject its not racial motive at all.).... America is a country built on a principle called "being two faced" (or as the world knows it "liars). We say one thing and do something totally different. Prime example, we say we are number one, but yet the stats prove that not only is America NOT #1, but they are not even in a position to be competitive in any category when competing with other countries. Face is people, democracy is great, but only when there are principles and ethics which everyone follows.

We will never have this so long as those fearful whites create new ways of containing segregation in this country. Yes I am pointing the finger where it belongs. These are the same people who's ancestors loss in the Civil War (which was a war simply over new ways to make money and banish slavery). The same people, who claim Ronald Regan was the greatest president in the history of the country (the man had Alzheimer's disease the majority of the time he served, so if anything George H. Bush should have this title (and we all know that's a lie)  

Answer 7

It's called nationalism and patriotism.

Answer 8

Many say this because its important to express a sense of optimism and pride for one's country.  However when you look at the facts our country is no longer number 1 in a lot of categories.  We are not on the leading edge of technology, because when you look at where most of our products come from they come from overseas.  Our military power is just barely at number 2 because when you look at how weak our borders have become due to fighting, it shows that our military might is not as strong as it once was.  Also the economy is a huge concern for many Americans.  We are slowly slipping into a depression and if the happens then our nation's infrastructure will pay the price.  Also the housing market, our energy crisis, food, and clothing.  There are a host of things that have happened over the years that has caused us as a super power to drop in the rankings.  We are no longer the nation that everyone fears and respects because of how far we have fallen.  

Answer 9

Dear leavin'#1. Goodbye. As you are leaving, our scores in each category have skyrocketed. Thank you!

Answer 10

because it seems that we have kicked everyone's @$$ in a war...

maybe thats it?

who wants to f**k with us?

iraq did, look what happened to them.

afghanistan did, look what happened to them.

we went to vietnam, look what we did to them.

korea, h**l we blew the S**t outta them.

ww2? what the f**k do you call that? who got spanked there? you want another nagasaki boy? h**l will give you one, courtesy of oak ridge tennessee

you CANT top U.S.

Answer 11

simple

bc

we are # 1

and

we cant be # 2

and

we know how to woop the woopsy out of you!

Answer 12

because freedom of basically everything these country has equal opportunities for everybody (only legals lol) but still this country is great!

Answer 13

I hear non-Americans saying "Americans think they're #1" more than Americans actually saying "I'm #1" But I live in the US, so what do I know... it's not like I haven't met enough Americans. ;)

Answer 14

because America is known around the world as being a bully. America has never come first in anything other than sports lol.  When a tradegy happens in some other country American's rarely notice but if the same tradegy or one of lesser impact happens in America...the whole world has to stop.  

Answer 15

Americans say they are #1, because they are, overall.  Those countries can be number one, but that's just one thing.  America is the best overall, and they have the most powerful military.

Answer 16

Well I am a proud American but that is definitely true. Maybe the goverment should do something about that, and start improving things

Answer 17

Personally, my life is #1 in all those categories.  

Answer 18

Because the Overall Rating is What Matters plus We root for the Home Team.

Second A Great Canadian Writer, UK Writer and a Lot of Other Foreign Journalist Stated:

" because America is known around the world as When a tragedy happens in some other country or people, Americans are the first to pitch in and Help,  "I am not Talking our Government, I'm Talking the American People", donating what ever is needed to help. Plus when anything Happens in the World they Turn to US for help, quite interesting, then afterwards they Call US Names and degrade US, yet when Tragedy Happens again too them we still Help Out..

So I guess we have a small bragging right of Stating where number one

Answer 19

People are just dumb to think they are superior. American is # 1 in debt and they call other countries poor. They are the one who borrowed the other country's money and then they say the poor countries. Americans do have a superiority complex.  

Answer 20

AMERICA. F*** YEAH.

Answer 21

Obviously you are not an American...or at least I hope not. It's called love of country and pride. We love America because it is the greatest country on earth with the greatest citizens. There are flaws however there is no other place I would rather be. I am proud every day to be an American.

I really just hope you are in some rathole country and not anywhere on our  soil.

Answer 22

Mainly because the majority of Americans are ignorant to the rest of the world. They can't see past their own noses and they don't even really care.  

Answer 23

Because most Americans have never left the continental united states. If you'd never left the USA, you'd naturally assume that you're the best.

Remember, we're a xenophobic bunch (especially the ones on the right).

Answer 24

America could destroy any country we want whenever we want....so that's why we're number one.

Answer 25

For years America was the ONLY SUPER power in the world; that is why she is number one.   However, she has lost the super power unless we elect McCain/Palin to that office and they will see to it we remain the only Super Power.

Answer 26

cause we r u little Frick r country is the safest country there is

Answer 27

Wow, another America hating Democrat. We're number 1 because we can whoop any one of the country's azzes in a heartbeat. Or, all of them at one time.  

Answer 28

for 1 you misspelled the Netherlands..> ;/

2 everyone thinks their country is the best... it's called rooting for the home team... :/

Answer 29

cause we are number 1....but if i lived where you are ill be number 1....see what i mean its where you are.......

Answer 30

I laugh at your sources, but here are a couple of facts.  U.S. has the most powerful military on earth.  We have the greatest wealth.  We give more of our personal income to charity.  We lead the fight against tyranny, AIDS prevention and treatment around the world, medical research, pharmaceutical development.  When Iraq invaded Kuwait who lead the fight?  Who saved Europe and possibly the world from n**i Germany?  Who confronted and defeated the Soviet Union?  Etc.

So who else in the world would you like to nominate in being #1.

Answer 31

because  we  are  number 1  the  greatest  and  strongest  country  in  the world  where you  can  say  what  you  want  work  and  live  where  you  want  and  just  look at  the borders  everyone  wants  to  get  here