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Actually, I'm better off than I was 4 years ago. But that's because I graduated college, got a much better paying job, and got married. However, I had to fork over an additional $600 to the IRS this year. It's the first time I didn't get a refund. What tax cut?
As to America being the envy of the world. I'm not so sure about that. I didn't perceive so much envy as I did disdain whilst living abroad. We're viewed as arrogant and obnoxious by many in the world. I wouldn't consider these envy-inducing qualities.
I actually heard an American say "Why don't they speak f'ing English" while in <i>foreign speaking</i> country after she couldn't understand what the store clerk was saying.
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