Why can't Princess Nora help herself from loving Rory Emerald so much?
Princess Nora of Liechtenstein, Countess of Rietberg (in full Norberta (Nora) Elisabeth Maria Assunta Josefine Georgine et omnes sancti Prinzessin von und zu Liechtenstein, Gräfin zu Rietberg), (born October 31, 1950) is the daughter of Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein (1906-1989) and his wife Countess Gina of Wilczek (1921-1989), and thus younger sister of the current Prince of Liechtenstein, Hans-Adam II. She studied at the University of Geneva and the University Institute for Advanced International Studies. She has worked for the World Bank and the International Institute for Environment and Development, among others. She speaks French, English, German and Spanish. On June 11, 1988, she married Don Vicente Sartorius y Cabeza de Vaca (November 30, 1931-July 22, 2002), Marquess de Mariño, and she has a daughter, Maria Teresa Sartorius y de Liechtenstein (born 1992). She has been a member of the International Olympic Committee since 1987. She was president of Liechtenstein's National Olympic Committee from 1982 to 1992 and she has been president of Special Olympics Liechtenstein since 2002. She is the godmother of Princess Laetitia Maria, Archduchess of Austria-Este, the youngest daughter of Princess Astrid of Belgium.
Royalty - 2 Answers
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She "loves" him for his philanthropy. There is no indication of a personal involvement.
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Some people are just very attractive. It is a cross we have to bear.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Why not make Jerusalem its own nation
Why not make Jerusalem its own nation?
The Vatican and Montenegro are tiny nations. Liechtenstein is a small country, and two other baby countries lurk beside Belgium. So why not make Jerusalem into its own nation. Make a council of five to run it: a Christian, a Muslim, a Jew, and two "Others" who are either of other faiths or none at all. Make the borders as circular as possible with a mile space to grow into. Of course, there will be people who will not like this. But I can think of no other way to maintain the peace needed to continue allowing people to come and see the city and for the people who live and work there. To split it would make it like Cold War Germany--who would want that? To go through security check points to get from one side of the city to the other--eh, phooey! Make it a COUNTRY. Its very own place in a sea of unrest. Perhaps that island could be the place of peace. Maybe....if it could only be....
Politics - 11 Answers
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Sounds like a good idea to me. I think the sad thing is, neither side truly wants peace. If they did, this would have been settled decades ago.
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Then they would have to fight that government too!
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That wouldn't work because of all the tradition and prophecies surrounding it. Both sides wouldn't be happy. You have to know the history of Jerusalem starting from way back to understand why... But it's a good idea...
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Jerusalem has always been the capital of Israel!!!
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Israel is already the nation. Jerusalem is the capitol. It is their land. Period.
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lmao...Israel will not fall!
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Montenegro is not that small - are you thinking of Monaco? I personally think West Jerusalem should be part of Israel, East Jerusalem part of the new Palestinian state, and the Old City should have some sort of international status with UN jurisdiction.
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Not bad, poster. I have a few more radical conditions though. Jerusalem it is not the Israelis' city. The Israelis are thieves and murderers. They stole it from the Canaanites and murdered every man, murdered the women that had "layed down" with a man, and raped all the virgin women. Disagree ? It's right there in the Bible. Jerusalem should be occupied by the UN. Absolutely no religion should be tolerated. Any Christian, Jew, or Muslim seen doing their superstitious, war inducing, cult bull&%it should be thrown out. Repeat offenders imprisoned for 20 years. If they insist on suicide as a form of protest, then no one should stand in their way.
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I like your idea. In practice, it was already tried. That was the original plan under the UN. In 1948, Jerusalem was majority Jewish. Immediately, Jordan invaded and seized Jerusalem as well as the West Bank and Gaza. They immediately ethnically cleansed all Jews from all three areas and began systematically destroying all Jewish holy sites and most cemeteries. The rest of the world did nothing during or afterwards. Arabs refuse to recognize Jews right to own property in "palestine." (It is a death penalty crime to do so under PA and Jordanian law.) And they insist that 100% of Israel including Jerusalem must be an Arab state. The PA has also suggested that Jews have no religious ties to Jerusalem. They invoke a principle that since Jerusalem is holy to Moslems, no one else deserves to have access. They are willing to "allow" Christians access because it is holy to them. But, by denying that it is holy to Jews, they lay the groundwork to ban Jews access again (as they were banned from 1948-1967).
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The Zionist entity would never agree.
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WTF .. makin jerusalem a nation Ha! i live in jerusalem and that will never happen ... and to all of you Jerusalem is part of PALESTINE not israel !!!!!!!!!
The Vatican and Montenegro are tiny nations. Liechtenstein is a small country, and two other baby countries lurk beside Belgium. So why not make Jerusalem into its own nation. Make a council of five to run it: a Christian, a Muslim, a Jew, and two "Others" who are either of other faiths or none at all. Make the borders as circular as possible with a mile space to grow into. Of course, there will be people who will not like this. But I can think of no other way to maintain the peace needed to continue allowing people to come and see the city and for the people who live and work there. To split it would make it like Cold War Germany--who would want that? To go through security check points to get from one side of the city to the other--eh, phooey! Make it a COUNTRY. Its very own place in a sea of unrest. Perhaps that island could be the place of peace. Maybe....if it could only be....
Politics - 11 Answers
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Sounds like a good idea to me. I think the sad thing is, neither side truly wants peace. If they did, this would have been settled decades ago.
2 :
Then they would have to fight that government too!
3 :
That wouldn't work because of all the tradition and prophecies surrounding it. Both sides wouldn't be happy. You have to know the history of Jerusalem starting from way back to understand why... But it's a good idea...
4 :
Jerusalem has always been the capital of Israel!!!
5 :
Israel is already the nation. Jerusalem is the capitol. It is their land. Period.
6 :
lmao...Israel will not fall!
7 :
Montenegro is not that small - are you thinking of Monaco? I personally think West Jerusalem should be part of Israel, East Jerusalem part of the new Palestinian state, and the Old City should have some sort of international status with UN jurisdiction.
8 :
Not bad, poster. I have a few more radical conditions though. Jerusalem it is not the Israelis' city. The Israelis are thieves and murderers. They stole it from the Canaanites and murdered every man, murdered the women that had "layed down" with a man, and raped all the virgin women. Disagree ? It's right there in the Bible. Jerusalem should be occupied by the UN. Absolutely no religion should be tolerated. Any Christian, Jew, or Muslim seen doing their superstitious, war inducing, cult bull&%it should be thrown out. Repeat offenders imprisoned for 20 years. If they insist on suicide as a form of protest, then no one should stand in their way.
9 :
I like your idea. In practice, it was already tried. That was the original plan under the UN. In 1948, Jerusalem was majority Jewish. Immediately, Jordan invaded and seized Jerusalem as well as the West Bank and Gaza. They immediately ethnically cleansed all Jews from all three areas and began systematically destroying all Jewish holy sites and most cemeteries. The rest of the world did nothing during or afterwards. Arabs refuse to recognize Jews right to own property in "palestine." (It is a death penalty crime to do so under PA and Jordanian law.) And they insist that 100% of Israel including Jerusalem must be an Arab state. The PA has also suggested that Jews have no religious ties to Jerusalem. They invoke a principle that since Jerusalem is holy to Moslems, no one else deserves to have access. They are willing to "allow" Christians access because it is holy to them. But, by denying that it is holy to Jews, they lay the groundwork to ban Jews access again (as they were banned from 1948-1967).
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The Zionist entity would never agree.
11 :
WTF .. makin jerusalem a nation Ha! i live in jerusalem and that will never happen ... and to all of you Jerusalem is part of PALESTINE not israel !!!!!!!!!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
How to not look like a stereotypical American in Europe
How to not look like a stereotypical American in Europe?
Hi there! I am a 16 year old (slightly quiet) female American who is going to Europe next summer (probably). The last thing I want is for people to view me as a stupid American (you know the whole stereotype!). Anyway, I was nominated/auditioned into a music (band and choir) tour of England, France, Liechtenstein, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Germany. We're going to be performing every other day. We're going to be doing the tourist stuff in Paris, Venice and London but in the smaller countries, we're going to be in villages with the locals. I'm slightly mad at myself for learning Spanish instead of French, Italian or German but I WILL be studying the languages this year. I am a quiet girl and very aware of how Americans are viewed in other countries but I usually wear jeans and brightly colored t-shirts. In the summer, I would go in (not short) shorts. My questions are: How can I avoid looking like an American? Please don't tell me "Be yourself" because there are plenty of people who are more than happy for "be themselves" and look how they're viewed in Europe! ~What should I pack to wear? We're supposed to wear special jackets (purple) and other clothes to stay together on activities. ~What kinds of shoes can you recommend? (Stylish/European but comfortable) ~What kind of bag should I bring? (Backpack would be effective but it would look sorta touristy, don't you think?) ~Would a large "bag" bag work? (not quite a purse...maybe a tote bag almost?) ~Any other tips? Anyway, I just sounded like the most insecure person on the planet back there lol. I just don't want to come off as another American in Europe :) ...besides wearing a shirt that says "Hi, I'm Canadian!" Anyway, when you answer, could you maybe put which country you live in right now? Thanks so much everyone! More questions... Would colored converse shoes be ok? And if so, which color? I am leaving early July and coming back late July Also, I am not overly loud and only wear makeup on very special occasions. If I do, it's only a bit of mascara and foundation. And I'm petite if that means anything.
Other - Europe - 8 Answers
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Rule 1: Do not wear sneakers or baseball caps
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Don't wanna stick out? Then dress classy. Americans tend to dress a lot more casually (like in bright cotton tee shirts and converse) than Europeans. Europeans dress classier, think nice pants, casual dresses, heels/boots and sophisticated shirts. Think to yourself: is this classy? If the answers yes (word to the wise- sweatshirts and sweatpants are SO american!!) then you're good. A nice big bag that you can carry all your stuff (maps, camera, umbrella, etc.) would be good. No Hot Topic or PacSun though. Think leather or just a simple patterned/solid colored bag. Even one of those cheap 5 dollar totes will do. As for shoes, sandals will be ideal. If you want sneakers, think slim, basic and stylish. Keds work fine. Just look polished. And of course, treat the people you meet and the places you go with respect! Don't worry, you'll be fine =)
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Dress however you like. Once they hear you speak, the masquerade will be over, anyway.
4 :
do not, repeat DO NOT, try to imitate the accent of your location. I made this mistake and they thought that I was mocking them. Just be yourself and it is still pretty cool to stand out in a crowd. Just promise me that you wont walk around in a turquoise polyester suit. My friend did that trying to blend in, and that was a HUGE mistake.
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If you travel with the group you will stand out as one of the group and as such as a tourist. And most European will recognize a group of Americans as such. When you travel alone you can try to blend in, but as young person, between 15 and 25 you can wear jeans, T-shirt and any kind of shoes, as fashion is not that much different between the continents. Only older people seem to select real different colours. Only wear shorts when the locals do, as Europeans do not wear them as often as Americans, they save them for when it is really hot. For practical details on this trip, wear shoes you are comfortable in, that you can walk on all day, every day. And bring at least two pairs of footwear, the second pair can be light sandals or flip flops, but your main shoes need to be sturdy. (I travel on flip flops myself, but I do not have to keep up with a group when I do that.) Most European young people will use backpacks, all different kinds, as well as messenger bags and so on. But for a day in town a backpack is most comfy. Do not bring a brand new one, but rather one that is well worn, if you have one. In short, bring the bag you would also use at home. And the most useful tip, look at others, see if you can pick out the Americans and do not copy their behavior. By the way, wearing a T-shirt saying you are Canadian will not help much, most Canadians are considered as bad as most USA Americans.
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In most European countries, people only wear shorts when they are at the beach. You don't find locals walking around Paris, Rome, Berlin, Zurich, etc in shorts. If I see a person in shorts in a city, there's a 99% chance they are an American tourist. When it's hot, girls wear skirts or sundresses, or linen trousers For stylish, comfortble shoes, you don't have to wear sneakers. Get a pair of ballet flats or loafers - they look nice, can work with pants or skirts, and are comfortable and easy to wear on cobblestone streets. Aerosoles has comfy shoes specifically for walking
7 :
Hey , just be respectfull .thats all ~What kinds of shoes can you recommend? (Stylish/European but comfortable)----Since you are 16,converse and vans are great ~What kind of bag should I bring? (Backpack would be effective but it would look sorta touristy, don't you think?) ---yes ,it will, just bring a trolley bag ~Would a large "bag" bag work? (not quite a purse...maybe a tote bag almost?) ---yeah ,would be okay. http://media.photobucket.com/image/big%20stylish%20bag/rougeberries/SB2017B.jpg
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Don't worry about your shoes or clothes. Wear what you like, I'm sure it's okay. :) Well, you could avoid "oh my god" and "oh my gosh" etc. :D It's a good thing you're not very talkative because that's usually how you recognize an American - they talk way too much and too loudly. And obviously everyone knows American accent. But don't be ashamed of yourself or your country, you sound like a clever girl. Have a nice trip! :) PS. I'm from Finland.
Hi there! I am a 16 year old (slightly quiet) female American who is going to Europe next summer (probably). The last thing I want is for people to view me as a stupid American (you know the whole stereotype!). Anyway, I was nominated/auditioned into a music (band and choir) tour of England, France, Liechtenstein, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Germany. We're going to be performing every other day. We're going to be doing the tourist stuff in Paris, Venice and London but in the smaller countries, we're going to be in villages with the locals. I'm slightly mad at myself for learning Spanish instead of French, Italian or German but I WILL be studying the languages this year. I am a quiet girl and very aware of how Americans are viewed in other countries but I usually wear jeans and brightly colored t-shirts. In the summer, I would go in (not short) shorts. My questions are: How can I avoid looking like an American? Please don't tell me "Be yourself" because there are plenty of people who are more than happy for "be themselves" and look how they're viewed in Europe! ~What should I pack to wear? We're supposed to wear special jackets (purple) and other clothes to stay together on activities. ~What kinds of shoes can you recommend? (Stylish/European but comfortable) ~What kind of bag should I bring? (Backpack would be effective but it would look sorta touristy, don't you think?) ~Would a large "bag" bag work? (not quite a purse...maybe a tote bag almost?) ~Any other tips? Anyway, I just sounded like the most insecure person on the planet back there lol. I just don't want to come off as another American in Europe :) ...besides wearing a shirt that says "Hi, I'm Canadian!" Anyway, when you answer, could you maybe put which country you live in right now? Thanks so much everyone! More questions... Would colored converse shoes be ok? And if so, which color? I am leaving early July and coming back late July Also, I am not overly loud and only wear makeup on very special occasions. If I do, it's only a bit of mascara and foundation. And I'm petite if that means anything.
Other - Europe - 8 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Rule 1: Do not wear sneakers or baseball caps
2 :
Don't wanna stick out? Then dress classy. Americans tend to dress a lot more casually (like in bright cotton tee shirts and converse) than Europeans. Europeans dress classier, think nice pants, casual dresses, heels/boots and sophisticated shirts. Think to yourself: is this classy? If the answers yes (word to the wise- sweatshirts and sweatpants are SO american!!) then you're good. A nice big bag that you can carry all your stuff (maps, camera, umbrella, etc.) would be good. No Hot Topic or PacSun though. Think leather or just a simple patterned/solid colored bag. Even one of those cheap 5 dollar totes will do. As for shoes, sandals will be ideal. If you want sneakers, think slim, basic and stylish. Keds work fine. Just look polished. And of course, treat the people you meet and the places you go with respect! Don't worry, you'll be fine =)
3 :
Dress however you like. Once they hear you speak, the masquerade will be over, anyway.
4 :
do not, repeat DO NOT, try to imitate the accent of your location. I made this mistake and they thought that I was mocking them. Just be yourself and it is still pretty cool to stand out in a crowd. Just promise me that you wont walk around in a turquoise polyester suit. My friend did that trying to blend in, and that was a HUGE mistake.
5 :
If you travel with the group you will stand out as one of the group and as such as a tourist. And most European will recognize a group of Americans as such. When you travel alone you can try to blend in, but as young person, between 15 and 25 you can wear jeans, T-shirt and any kind of shoes, as fashion is not that much different between the continents. Only older people seem to select real different colours. Only wear shorts when the locals do, as Europeans do not wear them as often as Americans, they save them for when it is really hot. For practical details on this trip, wear shoes you are comfortable in, that you can walk on all day, every day. And bring at least two pairs of footwear, the second pair can be light sandals or flip flops, but your main shoes need to be sturdy. (I travel on flip flops myself, but I do not have to keep up with a group when I do that.) Most European young people will use backpacks, all different kinds, as well as messenger bags and so on. But for a day in town a backpack is most comfy. Do not bring a brand new one, but rather one that is well worn, if you have one. In short, bring the bag you would also use at home. And the most useful tip, look at others, see if you can pick out the Americans and do not copy their behavior. By the way, wearing a T-shirt saying you are Canadian will not help much, most Canadians are considered as bad as most USA Americans.
6 :
In most European countries, people only wear shorts when they are at the beach. You don't find locals walking around Paris, Rome, Berlin, Zurich, etc in shorts. If I see a person in shorts in a city, there's a 99% chance they are an American tourist. When it's hot, girls wear skirts or sundresses, or linen trousers For stylish, comfortble shoes, you don't have to wear sneakers. Get a pair of ballet flats or loafers - they look nice, can work with pants or skirts, and are comfortable and easy to wear on cobblestone streets. Aerosoles has comfy shoes specifically for walking
7 :
Hey , just be respectfull .thats all ~What kinds of shoes can you recommend? (Stylish/European but comfortable)----Since you are 16,converse and vans are great ~What kind of bag should I bring? (Backpack would be effective but it would look sorta touristy, don't you think?) ---yes ,it will, just bring a trolley bag ~Would a large "bag" bag work? (not quite a purse...maybe a tote bag almost?) ---yeah ,would be okay. http://media.photobucket.com/image/big%20stylish%20bag/rougeberries/SB2017B.jpg
8 :
Don't worry about your shoes or clothes. Wear what you like, I'm sure it's okay. :) Well, you could avoid "oh my god" and "oh my gosh" etc. :D It's a good thing you're not very talkative because that's usually how you recognize an American - they talk way too much and too loudly. And obviously everyone knows American accent. But don't be ashamed of yourself or your country, you sound like a clever girl. Have a nice trip! :) PS. I'm from Finland.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Are European "socialists" better capitalists than American capitalists
Are European "socialists" better capitalists than American capitalists?
Are the "socialist" countries of Europe better at capitalism than the United States of America? Hard to believe, maybe? Here are the facts, taken from the CIA World Fact Book, Nominal Gross Domestic Product per capita (person). 1 Liechtenstein $145,734 2007 2 Qatar $141,733 2008 est. 3 Luxembourg $118,538 2008 est. 4 Norway $103,586 2008 est. 5 Ireland $68,574 2008 est. 6 Denmark $67,387 2008 est. 7 Switzerland $64,974 2008 est. 8 Iceland $62,490 2008 est. 9 Kuwait $61,499 2008 est. 10 United Arab Emirates $58,424 2008 est. 11 Sweden $56,703 2008 est. 12 Netherlands $54,640 2008 est. 13 Finland $53,616 2008 est. 14 Austria $52,696 2008 est. 15 Australia $50,887 2008 est. 16 Belgium $47,617 2008 17 United States $47,103 2008 est. European Countries: Liechtenstein, Universal Health Care. Luxembourg, Universal Health Care. Norway, Universal Health Care. Ireland, Universal Health Care. Denmark, Universal Health Care. Sweden, Universal Health Care. Netherlands, Universal Health Care. Finland, Universal Health Care. Austria, Universal Health Care. Belgium, Universal Health Care. The cost of living in the US is less so maybe they're not, but what do you think? They do produce more wealth per person, and have way more time off work, so what's going on? Sorry Iceland and Switzerland both have Universal Health Care as well. jheat I'm the one who pointed out cost of living in the US is less, I didn't assume anything. Never the less they still produce, far more per person, and work far less.
Politics - 3 Answers
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yea, and check out the cost of living per person. maybe you shouldn't assume so much so quickly.
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That's because employers don't have to pay for healthcare, and can give raises to their employees on a regular basis. The health insurance corporations don't suck their profits through raising insurance premiums so much so that employees don't get raises like what is happening in the U.S today.
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Well, I guess that depends on how you define what a good capitalist is. If you use the Nominal Gross Domestic Product per capita as a measure then it looks like several european "socialists" are better capitalists than the americans, but I am not sure if that is the correct way to measure it. You could also look at things like the current account balance: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_current_account_balance where the USA is in pretty bad shape ( and most of the countries you mention do pretty well). But then again People's Republic of China rank first on that list, does that mean that the Chinese are the best capitalists in the world? And what about other things like, Distribution of wealth. Are people good capitalists just because they earn a lot of money, or do the money also have to be distributed in a 'fair' way? Well, as far as I can see, the US-economy is not doing so well at the moment, other countries seam to be doing better. Does that answer the question? :)
Are the "socialist" countries of Europe better at capitalism than the United States of America? Hard to believe, maybe? Here are the facts, taken from the CIA World Fact Book, Nominal Gross Domestic Product per capita (person). 1 Liechtenstein $145,734 2007 2 Qatar $141,733 2008 est. 3 Luxembourg $118,538 2008 est. 4 Norway $103,586 2008 est. 5 Ireland $68,574 2008 est. 6 Denmark $67,387 2008 est. 7 Switzerland $64,974 2008 est. 8 Iceland $62,490 2008 est. 9 Kuwait $61,499 2008 est. 10 United Arab Emirates $58,424 2008 est. 11 Sweden $56,703 2008 est. 12 Netherlands $54,640 2008 est. 13 Finland $53,616 2008 est. 14 Austria $52,696 2008 est. 15 Australia $50,887 2008 est. 16 Belgium $47,617 2008 17 United States $47,103 2008 est. European Countries: Liechtenstein, Universal Health Care. Luxembourg, Universal Health Care. Norway, Universal Health Care. Ireland, Universal Health Care. Denmark, Universal Health Care. Sweden, Universal Health Care. Netherlands, Universal Health Care. Finland, Universal Health Care. Austria, Universal Health Care. Belgium, Universal Health Care. The cost of living in the US is less so maybe they're not, but what do you think? They do produce more wealth per person, and have way more time off work, so what's going on? Sorry Iceland and Switzerland both have Universal Health Care as well. jheat I'm the one who pointed out cost of living in the US is less, I didn't assume anything. Never the less they still produce, far more per person, and work far less.
Politics - 3 Answers
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yea, and check out the cost of living per person. maybe you shouldn't assume so much so quickly.
2 :
That's because employers don't have to pay for healthcare, and can give raises to their employees on a regular basis. The health insurance corporations don't suck their profits through raising insurance premiums so much so that employees don't get raises like what is happening in the U.S today.
3 :
Well, I guess that depends on how you define what a good capitalist is. If you use the Nominal Gross Domestic Product per capita as a measure then it looks like several european "socialists" are better capitalists than the americans, but I am not sure if that is the correct way to measure it. You could also look at things like the current account balance: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_current_account_balance where the USA is in pretty bad shape ( and most of the countries you mention do pretty well). But then again People's Republic of China rank first on that list, does that mean that the Chinese are the best capitalists in the world? And what about other things like, Distribution of wealth. Are people good capitalists just because they earn a lot of money, or do the money also have to be distributed in a 'fair' way? Well, as far as I can see, the US-economy is not doing so well at the moment, other countries seam to be doing better. Does that answer the question? :)
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