[Epa095]

I guess this is the difference between people existing for the betterment of the economy vs the economy existing for the betterment of people.

[JCTheDenthog]

And which do you think is which? Whatever the "intent" of either the US or EU economies, the US has produced far greater wealth and material prosperity for its citizens than Europe has for its citizens.

[hnav]

Material prosperity. Euros don't have the newest iPhones, 3 row SUVs or a gas dryer that gets your load of laundry crispy in 30 minutes flat. They have third spaces, public transit that actually covers cities/intra-city transport and in southern countries actual food (for now).

[Epa095]

And infant mortality rates 2/3 of the USA.