Horowitz: USA 240 Years Old and Still Going Strong
Tuesday, July 05, 2016
This pessimistic description of the current state of our nation is flat out wrong. While we certainly have our share of tough challenges, we remain by far the world’s strongest nation with an array of positive assets that position us for an exciting prosperous future.
In honor of July 4th, here are 5 facts that counter the narrative of decline:
1) The United States of America remains far and away the world’s strongest military power, spending more than the next 9 strongest nations combined, according to a Credit Suisse report. Our dominance in every key area of weaponry and advanced technology combines with a well-trained and highly respected human force.
2) The United States of America is the world’s top economy, responsible for 20% of global economic output and 10% of all exports, despite being less than 5% of the world’s population.
3) The United States of America features the world’s best colleges and universities with more than half of the world’s top 100 and 8-of- the- top 10 located here. Our colleges and universities are a beacon for the world’s best and brightest, giving us a leg up in the global competition for talent.
4) The United States of America is the world’s “most desired destination” for potential immigrants,” according to Gallup. Immigration has been an essential key to American renewal and economic vitality throughout its history.
5) The United States of America is favorably perceived abroad. Trust in President Obama remains high in key European and Asian nations, the United States is by and large favorably perceived, and generally speaking, the United States is viewed by people abroad as about as strong and powerful as it was ten years ago, according to extensive polling by Pew Research Cente
Rob Horowitz is a strategic and communications consultant who provides general consulting, public relations, direct mail services and polling for national and state issue organizations, various non-profits and elected officials and candidates. He is an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Rhode Island
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