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We explain "Nordic Socialism" to Trump
IcksterI know all that; I was specifically wondering why Deathcow thought our population size difference was important.
It doesn't work because there is an intrinsic group think personality in the Nordic region.
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Whether that level of spending is needed is another argument altogether. I personally think we overspend way too much on defense, but regardless it is a huge factor as to why we can't offer the same level of 'socialism' that the Nordic nations do. If we spent the same percentage as Norway, we would be saving close to 460 billion dollars a year that could be applied to other programs. Such as paying for college for qualified students or trade school for ones that are not college minded. Or providing benefits to new mothers that we currently don't.
We explain "Nordic Socialism" to Trump
IcksterWhy wouldn't it?
I can think of material reasons why what works in Denmark wouldn't work in other countries, but basic population doesn't seem important (once you have a basic population big enough to support the services, it seems like they'd scale just fine).
Now scale the population up by 70 times, does it still hold together? USA has around 10 metropolitan areas with population higher than the entire country of Denmark.
I like what I hear.... but the USA is huge by comparison.
newtboy
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IcksterSheesh. We hit silver at the same time. I'm such an underachiever.
Congrats!
oritteropo
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IcksterThanks!
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How to dock your boat like a Boss
IcksterAfter watching the video, I'm disappointed to learn it's an anti-drinking while boating PSA.
I was hoping it was anti-douchebaggery.
oritteropo
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IcksterThanks!
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oritteropo
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IcksterThanks!
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oritteropo
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IcksterThanks!
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newtboy
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IcksterIt took me 8 :-)
That's why I felt compelled to comment when I noticed you'd hit bronze.
Thanks, it only took me 7+ years. Some of us are slow bloomers.
newtboy
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IcksterCongrats on the bronze.
oritteropo
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IcksterThanks!
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oritteropo
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IcksterThanks! This is probably my favorite of my pqueued vids.
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