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re: Why do people in Nordic countries consistently rank as the happiest and what can we learn?
Posted on 3/25/24 at 11:29 am to Bjorn Cyborg
Posted on 3/25/24 at 11:29 am to Bjorn Cyborg
homogeneous and wealthy
End thread.
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Posted on 3/25/24 at 11:29 am to Bjorn Cyborg
I'm sure you could sell higher tax rates in the US if you had something to show for them.
Pristine state-of-the-art airports?
Nah. Let's actively fund the invasion of our country instead.
We have crumbling infrastructure, but we'll send $15 million to another country so they can research transexual penguins.
Pristine state-of-the-art airports?
Nah. Let's actively fund the invasion of our country instead.
We have crumbling infrastructure, but we'll send $15 million to another country so they can research transexual penguins.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 11:33 am to MAROON
quote:Buahahaha! Taxes make you happy??? These people try so hard to convince us that taxes and bigger government are a good thing.
Progressive taxation leads to happiness
Posted on 3/25/24 at 11:35 am to 2geaux
The long days and short nights arent all that bad.
People bash the cold and dark, but thats where the happiest and most fulfilled people live.
People bash the cold and dark, but thats where the happiest and most fulfilled people live.
quote:
In both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, happiness is higher in countries farther away from the equator (such as Denmark or New Zealand) than those closer to it
Posted on 3/25/24 at 11:35 am to Bjorn Cyborg
They value their own well being over work.
They do not make work their pride and joy and have a 30 hour work week.
In addition to that, their cities are walkable and some processed foods here are outlawed there. I don't like processed foods but freedom of choice here
They do not make work their pride and joy and have a 30 hour work week.
In addition to that, their cities are walkable and some processed foods here are outlawed there. I don't like processed foods but freedom of choice here
This post was edited on 3/25/24 at 11:38 am
Posted on 3/25/24 at 11:35 am to MAROON
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this is their conclusion.
Yeah it can work when the population is pretty wealthy already, highly educated, etc.
If 50% or more of the population is contributing minimally or not at all in taxes...
Posted on 3/25/24 at 11:36 am to PrecedentedTimes
I agree. You never hear of anything about Maine. Except for last year. But other than that it seems quiet and tranquil.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 11:40 am to Bjorn Cyborg
Because Blondes actually do have more fun???
Blonde hair percentage by country (in Europe):
Finland 80%
Sweden 78%
Norway 75%
Estonia 70%
Iceland 70%
Denmark 68%
Germany 66%
Netherlands 66%
Latvia 66%
Lithuania 57%
United Kingdom 56%
Czech Republic 56%
Belarus 55%
Austria 54%
Russia 47%
Poland 46%
Switzerland 46%
Ukraine 45%
Slovakia 45%
Ireland 38%
France 37%
Slovenia 27%
Croatia 25%
Bosnia and Herzegovina 19%
Italy 15%
Romania 15%
Spain 12%
Serbia 10%
Bulgaria 10%
Portugal 9%
Albania 8%
Georgia 6%
Turkey 4%
Greece 4%
Armenia 3%
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Blonde hair percentage by country (in Europe):
Finland 80%
Sweden 78%
Norway 75%
Estonia 70%
Iceland 70%
Denmark 68%
Germany 66%
Netherlands 66%
Latvia 66%
Lithuania 57%
United Kingdom 56%
Czech Republic 56%
Belarus 55%
Austria 54%
Russia 47%
Poland 46%
Switzerland 46%
Ukraine 45%
Slovakia 45%
Ireland 38%
France 37%
Slovenia 27%
Croatia 25%
Bosnia and Herzegovina 19%
Italy 15%
Romania 15%
Spain 12%
Serbia 10%
Bulgaria 10%
Portugal 9%
Albania 8%
Georgia 6%
Turkey 4%
Greece 4%
Armenia 3%
LINK
Posted on 3/25/24 at 11:40 am to Bjorn Cyborg
Said this on recent similar thread
- Scandinavian Countries are wealthy
- Better work-life balance
- Diets that consist of real food, not snack packs, Doritos and fast food.
- better universal education
IMO - Education, education and education.
- Scandinavian Countries are wealthy
- Better work-life balance
- Diets that consist of real food, not snack packs, Doritos and fast food.
- better universal education
IMO - Education, education and education.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 11:40 am to dukke v
quote:
I agree. You never hear of anything about Maine. Except for last year. But other than that it seems quiet and tranquil.
Portland was just a cleaner and whiter Austin with seafood, but the suburbs, upstate, and headed eastward towards the White Mountains were pretty perfect.
Cape Elizabeth was probably the cleanest and most beautiful area i've ever seen in America outside of maybe Del Mar.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 11:51 am to CatfishJohn
quote:
That's the point.
The point is that you are wrong when you blindly claimed where immigrants to Nordic countries came from.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 12:07 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
It’s not just the homogenous population.
It’s that the natural resources (fish and oil) are more than enough to support the (smaller) sized total population.
It’s a wealthy country with a small population.
If America goes in the crapper - I have already worked out my immigration plan to one of those countries. My skill set is highly valued in that country and I would not have to learn the language either.
It’s that the natural resources (fish and oil) are more than enough to support the (smaller) sized total population.
It’s a wealthy country with a small population.
If America goes in the crapper - I have already worked out my immigration plan to one of those countries. My skill set is highly valued in that country and I would not have to learn the language either.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 12:20 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
quote:
And what’s more, Nordic countries are not exactly homogeneous. Around 8 per cent of the Finnish population is foreign-born, about the same percentage as in Denmark, where 7.5 per cent is foreign. That’s not that different from countries such as France, where immigrants make up around 10 per cent of the population.
A Norwegian living in Sweden is "foreign born."
A Somali living in Sweden is also "foreign born."
Same thing! Totally.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 12:33 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
I've been lucky to have been to Norway, Denmark and Sweden. I think over all it's a fairly simple answer (besides the women). Money. Countries with higher per capita incomes are generally happier than those with lower ones.
Second, they provide citizens with a "strong safety net", including things like universal healthcare, unemployment benefits, childcare subsidies, and other social programs. I think this sense of financial security reduces stress and worry about basic necessities, contributing to overall well-being.
Third, "Work / Life Balance". They don't bust their asses like we do in America "to get ahead". They spend more time with their families, travel etc.
Second, they provide citizens with a "strong safety net", including things like universal healthcare, unemployment benefits, childcare subsidies, and other social programs. I think this sense of financial security reduces stress and worry about basic necessities, contributing to overall well-being.
Third, "Work / Life Balance". They don't bust their asses like we do in America "to get ahead". They spend more time with their families, travel etc.
This post was edited on 3/25/24 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 3/25/24 at 12:43 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
Hint: No Rapinoes here:
Posted on 3/25/24 at 12:57 pm to dukke v
quote:
I agree. You never hear of anything about Maine. Except for last year. But other than that it seems quiet and tranquil.
Maine has actually imported a good bit of third world trash over last couple decades and its starting to cause issues, particularly in Lewiston.
This post was edited on 3/25/24 at 12:58 pm
Posted on 3/25/24 at 1:00 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
The mental gymnastics of media bitches is incredible. Why can’t people just accept that we like to be around other folks who share a similar background and upbringing.
This post was edited on 3/25/24 at 1:04 pm
Posted on 3/25/24 at 1:02 pm to MAROON
quote:
People trust the money will be used and distributed wisely.
Found the turd in the punchbowl.
The U. S. is $35+ trillion in debt, and our 'betters' continue to spend like mobsters after a big score.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 1:16 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
Read that America fell out of the top 20 in happiness index.
Interestingly if they only polled Americans over the age of 60, America would be in the top 10.
If they only poll adults under the age of 35, American wouldn't be in the top 60 countries with regard to happiness.
Interestingly if they only polled Americans over the age of 60, America would be in the top 10.
If they only poll adults under the age of 35, American wouldn't be in the top 60 countries with regard to happiness.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 1:23 pm to TigerintheNO
quote:
Interestingly if they only polled Americans over the age of 60, America would be in the top 10.
The people that got theirs, frick you
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