CZThe article reflects on the United States' history and its perceived differences from Europe, particularly focusing on American individualism and the idea of pursuing happiness. The author, who grew up under communism, recalls dreaming of living in America and working in space research, which he saw as an opportunity unavailable elsewhere. After the fall of communism, the author visited the U.S., discovering two distinct Americas—coastal versus inland—and noted their complementary nature. He describes the post-1997 period when Czech Republic joined NATO, feeling aligned with 'the right side of history' alongside the U.S. The piece questions whether the transatlantic alliance was ever truly strong or if it was situational, noting fundamental ideological differences between the U.S. and Europe. It references Thomas Jefferson’s ‘pursuit of happiness’ from the Declaration of Independence, suggesting it might have been misinterpreted as personal freedom rather than collective public good, as philosopher Hannah Arendt argued.
Bias read (Left): The article frames the U.S. as a land of opportunity and individualism while contrasting it with European collectivism. It emphasizes historical ties between the U.S. and Europe, particularly after the fall of communism, and suggests a more favorable view of the U.S. compared to Europe. While it is,
