What do you say about European Socialism?

[Boxlicker101]

Have a look at the future: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/greece-falls-no-one-wants-080836612.html

 

[DesEsseintes]

What do I say about European Socialism?

I say it would be a damn good idea.

 

[AllyRose]

"A lot has changed in three hundred years. People are no longer obsessed with the accumulation of 'things'. We have eliminated hunger, want, the need for possessions."

 

[The_Trouvere]

Have a look at the future: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/greece-falls-no-one-wants-080836612.html

Americans who dislike socialism point to Greece as a horrible example of what it leads to.

Democratic socialism is most fully developed in Scandinavia. Scandinavia enjoys low crime rates, good health, low national debt, and triple A ratings from Moody's and Standard & Poor's.

The Great Depression hardly effected Scandinavia at all. Scandinavia demonstrates that a country can tax and spend its way to prosperity.

The problem with Greece is that for too long it was possible for rich people to avoid paying high taxes.

 

[Boxlicker101]

Americans who dislike socialism point to Greece as a horrible example of what it leads to.

Democratic socialism is most fully developed in Scandinavia. Scandinavia enjoys low crime rates, good health, low national debt, and triple A ratings from Moody's and Standard & Poor's.

The Great Depression hardly effected Scandinavia at all. Scandinavia demonstrates that a country can tax and spend its way to prosperity.

The problem with Greece is that for too long it was possible for rich people to avoid paying high taxes.

Scandinavia is four different countries, each with a fairly small and homogenous population and a strong work ethic, as opposed to Greece and - currently - The USA.

 

[PoppingTom]

I don't give a shit about what an american calls "socialism". In the end, he's tellin me there's no difference between my country, Russia, or China, or North Korea.

We have more with America in common than with any of these countries, so please fuck you.

 

[NeverEndingMe]

I say it would be a damn good idea.

of course you would. failed losers like you are jealous and want others people money

 

[NeverEndingMe]

Americans who dislike socialism point to Greece as a horrible example of what it leads to.

Democratic socialism is most fully developed in Scandinavia. Scandinavia enjoys low crime rates, good health, low national debt, and triple A ratings from Moody's and Standard & Poor's.

The Great Depression hardly effected Scandinavia at all. Scandinavia demonstrates that a country can tax and spend its way to prosperity.

The problem with Greece is that for too long it was possible for rich people to avoid paying high taxes.

fucking retard. join the real world, get some experience

 

[RobDownSouth]

Scandinavia is four different countries, each with a fairly small and homogenous population and a strong work ethic, as opposed to Greece and - currently - The USA.

Greece is not homogenous?

They're 92% Greek, 4% Albanian, 4% everything else.

It doesn't get much moar homogenous than that.

Take your meds, grampa.

 

[NeverEndingMe]

Greece is not homogenous?

They're 92% Greek, 4% Albanian, 4% everything else.

It doesn't get much moar homogenous than that.

Take your meds, grampa.

but you are!

well a homo and a lover of corn up the ass

 

[about_average]

Greece is not homogenous?

They're 92% Greek, 4% Albanian, 4% everything else.

It doesn't get much moar homogenous than that.

Take your meds, grampa.

As opposed to Sweden (to take just one example from Scandinavia) where, in 2010, 10% of the population was born outside the EU. 14% born outside Sweden.

 

[BotanyBoy]

"A lot has changed in three hundred years. People are no longer obsessed with the accumulation of 'things'. We have eliminated hunger, want, the need for possessions."

http://static.tumblr.com/7e335510d6aeb902fee360c29a0fb9af/khr19sd/Qu6mklhp0/tumblr_static_picard-wry-smile-cropped.jpg

Scandinavia is four different countries, each with a fairly small and homogenous population and a strong work ethic, as opposed to Greece and - currently - The USA.

And their government is structured/run differently than Greece.

Not that will stop you from going "SEE LOOK!! SOCIALISM BAD!! GREECE IS WHY WE SHOULD DEFUND THE VA NOW!! HOW DARE THEY NOT TAKE GOOD CARE OF VETS, HOW IN THE WORLD!!! I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN!! SEE HOW BAD SOCIALISM IS!!! THAT'S WHY WE SHOULD DEFUND SCHOOLS!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE HOW BAD OUR SCHOOLS HAVE GOTTEN??? Teachers want to get PAID?? WHAT AN OUTRAGE!!! SLASH TAXES NOW!!!!"


Seriously....that's exactly what you do.


Meanwhile TOTALLY IGNORING the fact that socialist Europeans live longer, happier, healthier lives, are better educated and outside of weapons development, they are all almost across the board quickly leaving us in the dust when it comes to science/tech advancements........because socialism is doing a better job than crony capitalism.

BUT DON'T LET THAT STOP YOU!!! Keep cheering that Reagan care, 3x as expensive as UHC single payer.....keep cheering those shitty math/science scores....M'uricuh damn it!! LOL AND WE'LL BE DAMNED IF WE DO IT BETTER WITHOUT RE-INVENTING THE FUCKIN WHEEL!! CUZ SOCIALIZM EVOLL!!! So learn NOTHING from ANYONE!! MURICUH!!!

Bunch of fucking morons.

 

[KingOrfeo]

"A lot has changed in three hundred years. People are no longer obsessed with the accumulation of 'things'. We have eliminated hunger, want, the need for possessions."

Of course, one gathers that is not because of socialism, it is because of matter-replication and antimatter-power technology. Whether these innovations were achieved by private-sector research or government projects is never specified.

 

[curiousoldman]

wtf?

but you are!

well a homo and a lover of corn up the ass

I am amazed at the way an attempt at a discussion so readily degenerates with name calling by those who seem unable to actually put an honest response to a serious debate or topic.
It's people like you who make the world look at the U.S.A. as if it is inhabited by narrow minded bigots and bullies.

 

[NeverEndingMe]

I am amazed at the way an attempt at a discussion so readily degenerates with name calling by those who seem unable to actually put an honest response to a serious debate or topic.
It's people like you who make the world look at the U.S.A. as if it is inhabited by narrow minded bigots and bullies.

clearly, you are an idiot. spend some quality time here, and you will see that Rob..not only is a fucktard but a bully. I bitch slap the bitches, are you a dump ass socialist too?

 

[NeverEndingMe]

Americans who dislike socialism point to Greece as a horrible example of what it leads to.

Democratic socialism is most fully developed in Scandinavia. Scandinavia enjoys low crime rates, good health, low national debt, and triple A ratings from Moody's and Standard & Poor's.

The Great Depression hardly effected Scandinavia at all. Scandinavia demonstrates that a country can tax and spend its way to prosperity.

The problem with Greece is that for too long it was possible for rich people to avoid paying high taxes.

remember, if you lived in that country ... they would force you to get a job!

 

[NeverEndingMe]

I am amazed at the way an attempt at a discussion so readily degenerates with name calling by those who seem unable to actually put an honest response to a serious debate or topic.
It's people like you who make the world look at the U.S.A. as if it is inhabited by narrow minded bigots and bullies.

again, fuck you. if you want to see the real bullies you need to look at Luke, Lance, Rob and the other fucked up liberals on the board. clearly, you are a newbie and about to give birth, by that I mean its time to pull your head out of your ass.

a bully is someone that threatens a person. fucktard, show me where I did that? I just call people out for his or her stupidity.

just another fucking ignorant socilaist fucktard

 

[1sickbastard]

I am amazed at the way an attempt at a discussion so readily degenerates with name calling by those who seem unable to actually put an honest response to a serious debate or topic.
It's people like you who make the world look at the U.S.A. as if it is inhabited by narrow minded bigots and bullies.

To be fair, it is an honest response on neverendingidiocy's part.
It's just that he's uniformed, not very bright, completely buys into the propaganda put out by the conservative derp-mills, and seemingly never bothers to question his basic assumptions.

 

[demos]

"When I hear Americans spouting about socialism, I reach for my revolver"

 

[demos]

How inappropriate was that?
No, not mis-quoting celebrated hunter Hermann Goering.

Revolver? In the context of USA?

It should at least be a fully automatic assault rifle, essential for hunting ducks and serving in the militia to protect the country from....err...who, exactly?

Oh yeah, the commie pinkos.

Yeee..haa!!

 

[NeverEndingMe]

To be fair, it is an honest response on neverendingidiocy's part.
It's just that he's uniformed, not very bright, completely buys into the propaganda put out by the conservative derp-mills, and seemingly never bothers to question his basic assumptions.

some day, you will get a job and enter the real world with being accountable and responsible

 

[curiousoldman]

again, fuck you. if you want to see the real bullies you need to look at Luke, Lance, Rob and the other fucked up liberals on the board. clearly, you are a newbie and about to give birth, by that I mean its time to pull your head out of your ass.

a bully is someone that threatens a person. fucktard, show me where I did that? I just call people out for his or her stupidity.

just another fucking ignorant socilaist fucktard

Ok, so I put up a polite but to the point observation on your diatribe and you have never heard from me before and you call me already a Fucktard, newbie, stupid etc. etc.
Seriously my friend get your big boy pants on and debate me, the name calling makes you look like a child in kindergarten.
To fit in should I now call you a poo poo head or a glue? You know " i am rubber and you are glue, everything you say bounces off me and sticks on you"
Grow up and be a man with your words.

 

[1sickbastard]

some day, you will get a job and enter the real world with being accountable and responsible

Someday, you'll come up with an original response for those who dare to incur your ire.

 

[NeverEndingMe]

Ok, so I put up a polite but to the point observation on your diatribe and you have never heard from me before and you call me already a Fucktard, newbie, stupid etc. etc.
Seriously my friend get your big boy pants on and debate me, the name calling makes you look like a child in kindergarten.
To fit in should I now call you a poo poo head or a glue? You know " i am rubber and you are glue, everything you say bounces off me and sticks on you"
Grow up and be a man with your words.

yes, I went down to your level. if you remember, you were the one that started with the name calling...so I just matched it. don't be upset with me for you acting like a spoiled child.

you want to debate, fine. I'm game! just being an adult

 

[NeverEndingMe]

Someday, you'll come up with an original response for those who dare to incur your ire.

look, there are plenty of opportunities in the world. you can sit on your ass and whine while drinking wine, or you can get off your ass and make a difference.

if it a game...yes.
are the odds stacked against a person ... yes. but what are YOU doing to make a difference?