So how are things going today in the so-called Greatest Country in the World? Well unfortunately it appears that the government has shut down on […]
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SUPREME COURT or KANGAROO COURT??
Read more »Antonin Gregory Scalia; Supreme Court Justice of the USA passed away yesterday. Even before his body was removed from the West Texas scene of his death; politicians from both sides […]
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IS GOD INTERESTED IN U.S. POLITICS??
Read more »The election primaries are certainly diverse, interesting and often even exciting to some Americans across the nation. Surprisingly and sadly however; the majority of citizens do not participate in the […]
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U.S. PRIMARIES – KILL OR BE KILLED??
Read more »Random thoughts relating to the US primaries are certainly numerous, and the suggestion that insanity is present may be overkill, but then again, not really an exaggeration. There is nothing […]
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IS AMERICA’S FEAR SPAWNED AT HOME??
Read more »Commentary from the last Republican Debate still resonates across the nation, and opinions of the content are widely divided. There is much unrest within the US, much of it fueled […]
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Does CNN Rule??
Read more »I’m just curious — Is it possible that CNN will be the key and motivating component in the election of Donald Trump as the Republican Party nominee for the Presidency […]
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Would Jesus Approve?? Let’s Compare…
Read more »There are many interpretations and conflicting thoughts regarding the stories told in the bible, both in the Old and New Testaments. As children; most of us were made aware of […]
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Do “BLACK LIVES MATTER” to BLACKS??
Read more »The protest march in Ferguson; commemorating the anniversary of Michael Brown’s death did not go well, resulting in gunfire and the wounding of three individuals. The growing “Black Lives Matter” […]
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A Quest for Peace = WEAKNESS???
Read more »Caught up with the one and only Bill O’Reilly the other night, and he is still very, very unhappy with Barack Obama and any of the President’s supporters. O’Reilly provides […]
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Presidential.. Who is Worthy of the Description??
Read more »Republican Party contrasts were in full view during Don Lemon’s CNN segment on Monday July 27th. The most interesting divide was between Trump supporter Scottie Nell Hughes, the News Director […]
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Can America Handle the Whole Truth??
Read more »It seems sensible that Hillary Clinton should provide any missing and pertinent Email information, but apparently that’s too difficult. She also should come to terms with all questions regarding the […]
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SOLUTIONS — A GOAL or a GOTCHA??
Read more »Byron York is a conservative columnist for the Washington Examiner, an author, a Fox News contributor, who recently shocked the GOP Base with the following comments…. Mr. York stated; “He […]
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Racism – No Problem??
Read more »Further to yesterday’s article regarding Dylann Roof, Politics and Religion; it’s interesting to see and read additional commentary downplaying the incident. According to Fox News and contributors like the renowned […]
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DUGGAR DIDDLE OK??
Read more »Soooo….. Let’s try a quick overview of Jim Bob, Michelle Duggar and family; stars of the successful TV Reality show “19 Kids & Counting”. The Duggars apparently follow a Conservative […]
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Must Money Always Win??
Read more »The President of the United States; the Greatest Country in the World, earns a salary of $400,000. Many high-end real estate reps surpass this base income, but additional perks are […]
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What is Political CHANGE??
Read more »The priority of CHANGE is prevalent in the rhetoric presented by all politicians, regardless of party or position of office, be that Presidential, Congressional or other. Incumbents or candidates; they […]
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Are Political Lies Acceptable??
Read more »Would it be fair to say that in most societies bare-faced lies would be unacceptable, and the individual stating an untruth would be challenged by his or her peers? Would […]
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Baltimore – What Next??
Read more »Baltimore, Maryland, a major U.S city is presently under siege due to racial unrest, but what or where is next in the Greatest Country in the World?? Will the poor […]
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FLIP-FLOP or CHANGE??
Read more »Most Americans (Ones who follow the News Media) are aware that politicians are infamous for “Flip-flopping” with respect to public and open commentary, most of which is televised and recorded. […]
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God, Guns and What??
Read more »The title of Mike Huckabee’s book may sound cute to many of his followers, (God, Guns, Grits & Gravy) but is the reference something to be proud of ?? Jesus […]
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GOP PEACE SOLUTIONS
Read more »From a GOP perspective; it should be evident to all Americans that Barack Obama and his administration are incompetent in every single phase of leadership, both domestic and abroad. It […]
Welcome
"GET THE FACTS OR THE FACTS WILL GET YOU"
- Dr. Thomas Fuller, Gnomologio, British Physician (1654-1734)
Not the Greatest Country is a blog pertaining to American society, containing posts relative to the oft-quoted statement that the United States is the Greatest Country in the World.
America may be superior to all other countries both geographically and physically, but may well be inferior to other societies, both politically and socially. My intention is to begin conversation regarding varied topics, and invite opinionated, hopefully lively commentary on posts that may pique your interest.........
- Curious Jack
Media

IS THE U.S. TOTALLY SHAMELESS?
Donald Trump was elected as President of the United States a little over one year ago, and today it might be appropriate to sarcastically question […]
Social Issues

IS AMERICA’S FEAR SPAWNED AT HOME??
Commentary from the last Republican Debate still resonates across the nation, and opinions of the content are widely divided. There is much unrest within the […]