What Americans don't understand about Nordic countries

[Angelsjunky]

Excellent article that makes a strong case for why Nordic style "socialism" isn't what most Americans think, and isn't antithetical to our capitalism.

 

"as capitalist economies the Nordic countries have proven that capitalism works better when it’s accompanied by smart, universal social policies that are in everyone’s self-interest."

 

[nate]

Validation!

[mtangelsfan]

silly americans, they just don't get it.

[Angelsjunky]

Did you guys actually read the article? Or is this just the usual knee-jerk reaction to, "It doesn't re-affirm what I already believe, so therefore must be derided."

[nate]

[Crampknees]

Not even Bernie Sanders can make me worth a shit at Nordic skiing. 

[Adam]

There are countless excellent articles explaining the exact opposite

[halobob]

Wow, I totally want to give up more of my hard earned money after reading that article.  Thanks for changing my views AJ, I'm feelin the Bern!

[Blarg]

Norway is full of dumbasses.

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/25/world/europe/anders-behring-breivik-murder-trial.html?_r=0

 

That's a sentence of about 3.2 months per human life and he complains about his living conditions which represents a nice hotel room.

 

Edited March 21, 2016 by notti

[arch stanton]

What I don't understand about Nordic countries is what they plan to do with all those refugees that they'll be stuck with.

[Tank]

AJ has become a one percenter, only he's on the opposite end of the scale.

[GrittyVeterans]

"accompanied by universal social programs that are in everyone's self-interest"

 

That sounds nice but it's never true. It's mostly the hard working people paying for lazy pieces of shit faking injuries. That's not in my self-interest.

 

The elitist Euros are really pissing me off. They've now managed to brainwash a very loud and obnoxious group of Americans into thinking their way is better. This is more dangerous than Donald Trump

[ABC]

[ABC]

Look at all the sedentary fat fux who cost Norway countless dollars in healthcare costs.

[ABC]

LOL at the businesses he uses to support his argument. This dude is clueless.

[ABC]

Did anyone else like Netflix' Lilyhammer?

[Angelsjunky]

Matthew 7:6

[mtangelsfan]

Nothing funnier than an atheist attempting to use scripture.

[Crampknees]

Nothing funnier than an atheist attempting to use scripture.

Where is he using scripture?  He is only showing some guy named Matt says 7 comes after 6. 

[Angelsjunky]

Assumptions. How do you know I'm an atheist? Secondly, how did I misuse this bit of scripture? It was a perfectly appropriate use. Thirdly, lighten up, Francis.

[Crampknees]

All libs are atheists.  You can't have Christ if you are not a con...DOH

[Angelsjunky]

LOL. On the other hand, just because one isn't a Christian doesn't mean one is an atheist. I find it unfortunate that many think the choice is between Creationism or Evolution, Christianity or atheism, etc. There are many different belief systems out there, some even of which are entirely individualistic and not connected to an organized religion or written dogma of any kind.

 

In before Adam says "hippy."

[Blarg]

Come on, AJ, no self respecting Druid quotes the bible.

[mtangelsfan]

All libs are atheists.  You can't have Christ if you are not a con...DOH

 

Incorrect, never said that.  Fail.

[Guest]

Nordic countries are extremely small (& not diverse); that's why they're able to implement their great social programs. it doesn't make sense to compare them with the US.