IMO, The US has crumbling infrastructure, corrupt government, dangerous cities, and a lot of homelessness, among so many other problems. Hell, millions of people in the US don’t even have power right now.

What’s the difference?

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    4 months ago

    USA doesn’t fit any of those definitions anyway.

    I know what OP means, 3rd world is just not the right word.

    USA is a banana republic

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      Oh 100%, I’m just saying his use of the word is in no way wrong like half the comments seem to imply. Everyone knew exactly what he meant and the definition is in most dictionaries.

      This seems to pop up everytime the word is used and it’s a major pet peeve of mine.