That would be swell. Of course, given Merkin's proclivity for Dunning Kruger effect and our prevalence here it would also be a pointless exercise.

Do you understand the definition of the word 'science'? It does not provide 'optimal solutions'.

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Attempts at pre-emptive discounting of accurate observations do not make them any less accurate

American education is not universally well thought of and is getting demonstrably worse. American infrastructure is collapsing. 'Living conditions' is meaningless, could you be less specific? If by 'security' you mean the most massive military industrial complex in the world, granted. If by 'stable government' you refer to the oligarchy that supports that MIC, granted again. 'rule of law' for those who can afford lawyers, sure. 'material and spiritual abundance' again, meaningless, what are you talking about? Travel much? America is the third world and most Americans are peasants. The rest of your list applies equally well everywhere. -- Preemptively discarding accurate comparisons is not an argument.

Free markets neither exist nor work. I want an exuberant salary! The prophets are exorbitant.

Citations please, this looks an awful lot like gibberish. It is fascinating if fact, but exceedingly damaging if not and some make decisions based on it.