If Socialism is bad, why are the Scandinavian countries rated the best places to live?
The Scandinavian countries (Sweden, Finland, Norway, etc.) are consistently rated the best places to live - and they are, perhaps, the most Socialist countries out there right now. For instance, Sweden takes about 51% of the average citizen's income, yet Swedish citizens are arguably more content and happy with...
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The Scandinavian countries (Sweden, Finland, Norway, etc.) are consistently rated the best places to live - and they are, perhaps, the most Socialist countries out there right now. For instance, Sweden takes about 51% of the average citizen's income, yet Swedish citizens are arguably more content and happy with their lives than we are. Germany can also be added to the Socialist list, although more Capitalist than the Scandinavian countries (and also ranked right below them on a list of best countries to live in. Go figure.) Please, explain to me how Socialism is a terrible, broken philosophy.
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Speakeasy: none of the countries you listed were truly Socialist. Read the Communist Manifesto or, better yet, Das Kapital to find out what Socialism/Communism really were.
Obey me: Finally, an informed, intelligent conservative! Thank you for responding clearly and concisely, without resorting to calls for me...
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Speakeasy: none of the countries you listed were truly Socialist. Read the Communist Manifesto or, better yet, Das Kapital to find out what Socialism/Communism really were.
Obey me: Finally, an informed, intelligent conservative! Thank you for responding clearly and concisely, without resorting to calls for me to leave the country like some your less educated brethren. While I see how your train of thought comes about, wouldn't you say a semi-Socialist economy such as Sweden's is attainable in large countries if, and only if, that country is devoted to the idea of a Socialist economic system? My personal opinion is that, if we were to properly educate the American society, an economic system such as Sweden's is quite feasible.
Whiteflame, Independant, sixtiesradical, and Joey: Egads, other people on yahoo answers with a brain?!? How has this come about?
the rest of you: THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTELLIGENT AND WELL THOUGHT OUT ANSWERS. I AM HAPPY YOU HAVE RESPONDED.
Obey me: Finally, an informed, intelligent conservative! Thank you for responding clearly and concisely, without resorting to calls for me to leave the country like some your less educated brethren. While I see how your train of thought comes about, wouldn't you say a semi-Socialist economy such as Sweden's is attainable in large countries if, and only if, that country is devoted to the idea of a Socialist economic system? My personal opinion is that, if we were to properly educate the American society, an economic system such as Sweden's is quite feasible.
Whiteflame, Independant, sixtiesradical, and Joey: Egads, other people on yahoo answers with a brain?!? How has this come about?
the rest of you: THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTELLIGENT AND WELL THOUGHT OUT ANSWERS. I AM HAPPY YOU HAVE RESPONDED.
Update 2:
Jimbo: Socialism is an economic system. As such, it would have no bearing on freedom of speech or related personal freedoms. Also, a Socialist country with a Democratic system of government can negate any chance of a tyrannical dictator coming into power. Of course, this would require an educated voting base. Which...
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Jimbo: Socialism is an economic system. As such, it would have no bearing on freedom of speech or related personal freedoms. Also, a Socialist country with a Democratic system of government can negate any chance of a tyrannical dictator coming into power. Of course, this would require an educated voting base. Which is seeming to become increasingly unfeasible in this country, but that's beside the point.
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