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Replicant on 03 March 2019
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Snoopy said:
Replicant said:

1: Things are not just "pretty good" in Denmark. Hence the "to say the least". The latest World Happiness Report again ranks Denmark among the top three happiest of 155 countries surveyed – a distinction that it has earned for seven consecutive years. The US, on the other hand, ranked 18th, a four-spot drop from the last report.

2: Private companies and entrepreneurs also benefit from a strong public sector. That's why the latest World Bank's Doing Business Report ranks Denmark as the 3rd best country in the World to start a business in. "Productive people" have a whole slew of different public grant funds to support them building their businesses. You cannot enjoy all these benefits of a strong public sector only to turn your back on everyone the moment you strike gold. That's not how society works.

I'm self-employed and I make a healthy amount of money. Still, I'll gladly pay my taxes to support my fellow Danes. You know why? Because the taxes paid by other Danes supported me and my business in the past. Everything is covered by the public sector – health care, education, pension, etc.
It's not like we aren't getting anything in return.

Don't blindly believe everything you watch on Fox News. You have to mix it up a little. This video is good example of why.

1. That list is very misleading. People are just upset that Trump is still president. I mean Americans, have higher expectations than most countries and want more. Look how feminists here in the United States protest and complain, yet this country gives them a lot more opportunities than any other country in the world. This is what happens when you are spoiled, you feel more entitled. Kind of like a little kid. In fact, I am willing to bet most of the people who are complaining in the United States that this Country is terrible or are unhappy here will starve to death if they lived in pretty much any other Country.

2. Again, Denmark is a free market regarding business. You would know that if you really are an entrepreneur. That's why the United States is always ahead of the other countries when it comes to innovation and business in general. Public sector welfare queens... I mean "employees" are being downsized right now which is great. Means more money in my pocket to invest in my side businesses and I might invest in some other startups. The employees will get a job in private sector and actually be productive. Which will create jobs and new products.

3. Education and Pensions is easily obtainable in America with a little hard work. I don't feel sorry for anyone who can't get an education or pension in America. We are the richest country in the world with the most opportunity by far. Health care is a problem, due to government control and raising prices artificially. Also, I noticed you didn't mention Military spending. I hope to god we drop support for Nordic countries until they pull their own weight which Trump hinted at multiple times.  Then we will see where your tax money really goes into. 

1. Has it ever crossed your mind that people may be "upset" with Trump for a reason?
I don't know what your definition of a "feminist" is but speaking of equal rights and opportunities, Denmark has the most equal income distribution in the World, the highest minimum wage in the World, and it's the least corrupt country in the World (lesser chance for wealthy lobbyists to bribe politicians and public authorities).
You say that many privileged Americans would starve to death in any other country than the US. Maybe it'd be healthy for the wealthiest Americans to learn how to share their fortunes considering that up to 10% of Americans aged 18-25 have been homeless over the past year.

2. Thank you! Please help explain Fox News that the Scandinavian/Nordic Model isn't socialism or communism. Denmark is a social democracy underpinned by a free market capitalist economic system.
Yup, the US is far ahead of other countries. Its national debt has now crossed $22 trillion.

3. "Education and Pensions is easily obtainable in America with a little hard work." Is that why 83% of Americans say they can't afford college?
Regarding the military, it'd be great if the US would ease a little on the bombings of all their "enemies". One would almost believe that they intended to cripple Europe and the countries of the refugees.