Why do we need to "catch up" with third world hellholes like Cuba where '59 Chevys are a luxury?

In another question a leftist says we need Comrade O's Magic High Speed Choo Choo to catch up with third world countries. Huh?Why do we need to "catch up" with third world hellholes like Cuba where '59 Chevys are a luxury?
we dont need to catch up to them or anyone else we are Americans they need to get out of our awayWhy do we need to "catch up" with third world hellholes like Cuba where '59 Chevys are a luxury?
It's obvious we're way behind in infrastructure investment from the rest of the world. High speed trains would make commerce move a lot faster than the old west train infrastructure we have now. I think that's where most people want to make strides. Let's get into the 21st century. The 1800's was a while ago.
Because liberals are followers, and we are the top of the heap. We can only follow by going downward.Why do we need to "catch up" with third world hellholes like Cuba where '59 Chevys are a luxury?
They think it would be desirable to be a two class third world toilet.
Or a country like Norway, which is highly clean, educated and efficient?Why do we need to "catch up" with third world hellholes like Cuba where '59 Chevys are a luxury?
Have you seen the price of a '59 Chevy these days ?