Why Americans Are Crazy

Jonathan Stephen Harry Riley
2 min read5 days ago

Today, we are deep-diving into the American mind, which means it is time for group therapy.

This article will delve into the unique aspects of the American mindset, exploring why it’s often challenging to comprehend from an outsider’s perspective.

We’ll also examine why Americans can be likened to teenage girls, not in a derogatory sense but in a way that illuminates their distinct characteristics.

Americans, with their penchant for drama, have seen five generations of uninterrupted growth and success.

This trajectory was only interrupted by significant events like the American Civil War and World War II, underscoring the resilience and adaptability of the American spirit.

The USA has the most extraordinary geography on the planet, and for 150 years, lands were cheap in the USA as they spread from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

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Since 1607, with the founding of Jamestown.

Settlers have struggled with America’s geography but soon discovered vast, fertile lands once they trekked into the interior.

This led to rapid economic growth and a sense of boundless opportunity, called the American dream, and created the national ethos of hard work always paying off.

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Jonathan Stephen Harry Riley

I have been writing from 2014 to the present day; my writing is focused on history, politics, culture, geopolitics and other related topics.