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Re: Do you agree with Obama that we wouldn't be a great country without social progra
But the thing is, and this is why I mentioned history in my above post, the historical precedent is there for America being a great country without these specific programs, and thus it is resonable to assume that the trend would have continued. But really it all falls down to if you interpret greatness as being dependent on a single thing, or an amalgamation.
Which can mean either a) You weren't a great country before them, or b) you wouldn't be a great country if they weren't introduced.I read his statement as being about now. We are a great country now because of those programs he mentioned.
First off, Obama mentions several specific programs, not social programs in general. Also note that it depends on what "greatness" you are talking about. Greatest super power, probably we would still be. Great in terms of a great place to live, not as much.
But the thing is, and this is why I mentioned history in my above post, the historical precedent is there for America being a great country without these specific programs, and thus it is resonable to assume that the trend would have continued. But really it all falls down to if you interpret greatness as being dependent on a single thing, or an amalgamation.