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World’s happiest countries: Here’s why U.S. slipped in new report

Imagine living in a first rate country where you're allowed to be proud of your culture and traditions, without being scapegoated on a daily basis for the failures of minorities, or 'racism', 'islamophobia', 'antisemitism', & 'homophobia'. Sounds nice! Plus the women are the hottest in the world, and not fat. Winner winner chicken dinner.

I dont know where you live but i dont have to imagine that. I already do live in a country like that! Good old USA.
 
I specifically named issues, which you didn't remotely address. Again, for those who can't comprehend English, I'll reiterate them, in simpler form:

1. America doesn't come close to ranking high in terms of happiness

2. America is one of the most violent OECD countries, despite having the highest GDP

3. Americans lead the world in drug overdose and suicide deaths, another indicator that should be giving off a glowing red WARNING sign in people's minds that something's wrong.

Now. Explain how diversity is making us stronger. Don't bellyache about healthcare, everyone who needs to see a doctor can see one, even the poorest. Venezuelans routinely die during or after surgery because the care is so bad. Get real.

You really are one of the most pathetic self victimizers on this forum. You can't be happy or have nice things because your country isn't completely white. All of America's failures are because of minorities, yet you hate everything all these other countries do to have a nice society. You're a flaming racist in the truest sense of the word.
 
You really are one of the most pathetic self victimizers on this forum. You can't be happy or have nice things because your country isn't completely white. All of America's failures are because of minorities, yet you hate everything all these other countries do to have a nice society. You're a flaming racist in the truest sense of the word.

Facts don't care about your feelings guy. Sorry you can't debate me rationally, using facts instead of snarkiness guy. Sorry you're a tireless proponent of the Diversity is our Strength slogan of your beloved Ingsoc party, but you can't form a cogent defense of the phrase guy.
 
I dont know where you live but i dont have to imagine that. I already do live in a country like that! Good old USA.

Why'd you leave out the part about hot Scandinavian women? Lol, I think you concede on that.
 
Facts don't care about your feelings guy. Sorry you can't debate me rationally, using facts instead of snarkiness guy. Sorry you're a tireless proponent of the Diversity is our Strength slogan of your beloved Ingsoc party, but you can't form a cogent defense of the phrase guy.

Why'd you leave out the part about hot Scandinavian women? Lol, I think you concede on that.

You pretend to admire democratic socialist countries like Sweden and Finland but you actively oppose everything they stand for. You're a Trump cultist that sees everything they do to have a nice society as a threat. You ignore their policies and just pretend it's their high quota of white people that just magically makes it a nice place to live. You are the reason we can't have nice things.
 
Its all complete crap, different survey completely different top 10, when they are done in the UK the USA aint in the top 50, happiness and quality of life you make yourself,
 
Same ole whiny ass liberal mantra.

Gimme free ****.

Get out an get a job.

I have a job, and what I also have is:

I get 6.5 weeks of paid vacation a year, about a dozen paid holidays, up to 14 months of paid paternity leave when we have a baby, my bachelors and masters cost less than 1000 euro total, and I pay about 300 euro (~340 USD) a month for full health and dental coverage for my entire family. I'm happy, my tax burden is reasonable and I don't know why so many Americans don't want these things.

And my income tax rate is about 11%. You make up these little stories like pretending everyone outside of the US is unemployed because you know you can't admit that America isn't the best in a lot of categories.
 
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Its all complete crap, different survey completely different top 10, when they are done in the UK the USA aint in the top 50, happiness and quality of life you make yourself,

First off, this isn't some clickbait story, and it wasn't conducted by Survey Monkey. It's an annual study the UN compiles with multiple highly comprehensive criteria, called the World Happiness Report. Northern Europe, and Iceland consistently make the Top 10 every year, proving there's something about those places that is indeed unique. And, no it isn't the low key socialism, boat loads of African migrants, or irreligious lifestyle that American leftists want so desperately to believe is responsible.
 
Why'd you leave out the part about hot Scandinavian women? Lol, I think you concede on that.

Cause i cant speak to that part, i know nothing about Scandinavian women besides the few i know or seen on tv. THats not a logical sample size to draw conclusions from.
Plus theres tons of hot women here so that has no impact on the fact that i live in a country that where im allowed to be proud of myculture and traditions, without being scapegoated on a daily basis for the failures of minorities, or 'racism', 'islamophobia', 'antisemitism', & 'homophobia.. So!unds nice
 
You pretend to admire democratic socialist countries like Sweden and Finland but you actively oppose everything they stand for.

I oppose the ignorance of people who enjoy the benefits of living in an economically advanced European country with little diversity, who give no credit to the native populace which created the prosperity they enjoy, and instead lazily think socialism is what made things great. Germany was an economic powerhouse in the 1930's, after ditching the SPD Weimar, wasn't it? Yes, it was! And the international banking interests were largely shut out of having influence in 1930s Germany, meaning they'd become both isolationists in a sense, and also self relient! Democratic socialism didn't lift Germany out of the 15 year Weimar depression ran by Democratic socialists, proving that Germans as a people were responsible for their own progress, as long as they could keep the banking cartels out.

You're a Trump cultist that sees everything they do to have a nice society as a threat. You ignore their policies and just pretend it's their high quota of white people that just magically makes it a nice place to live. You are the reason we can't have nice things.

Move to Venezuela if socialism is responsible for prosperity. Go on, we'll wait for you. After you move to Caracas, you can change your username to something like, 'Starving Alpaca', or, 'Bleeding Alpaca'. :lamo
 
Then try it in your liberal states and watch it totally fail. Bernie's state of Vermont realized that single payer couldn't be done and California's very liberal governor Jerry Brown even nixed single payer healthcare as being too expensive. Your very own people said it couldn't even work in their small scales.

The lack of qualification here is telling.

Vermont doesn't have the economy of scale to make SP work in a cost effective way; of course not, it has a population that's less than a fourth of the city I live in.

It was spiked in California by notorious health insurance shill (and Democrat, yes) Anthony Rendon who didn't even try to explore funding options for it which was his job:

What Killed Single-Payer In California? | The New Republic

Health care industry pumping money into California | The Sacramento Bee

California is awash in pharma/insurer money that actively seeks to undermine any major reform of healthcare in the state.
 
I oppose the ignorance of people who enjoy the benefits of living in an economically advanced European country with little diversity, who give no credit to the native populace which created the prosperity they enjoy, and instead lazily think socialism is what made things great. Germany was an economic powerhouse in the 1930's, after ditching the SPD Weimar, wasn't it? Yes, it was! And the international banking interests were largely shut out of having influence in 1930s Germany, meaning they'd become both isolationists in a sense, and also self relient! Democratic socialism didn't lift Germany out of the 15 year Weimar depression ran by Democratic socialists, proving that Germans as a people were responsible for their own progress, as long as they could keep the banking cartels out.
Move to Venezuela if socialism is responsible for prosperity. Go on, will wait for you.

Ah yes, so it has nothing to do with the government policies or the way the society is structured, it is 100% about the pigment of their skin that makes these countries happier than us. If your theory was correct, lilly white states like Wyoming, West Virginia and Kansas would be the happiest places in the world. They're not. You also wildly understate the number of non-whites that live in the 18 countries higher than us on this list. For you it is 100% about race, because you are one of the most hateful and open racists on this forum.
 
Ah yes, so it has nothing to do with the government policies or the way the society is structured, it is 100% about the pigment of their skin that makes these countries happier than us. If your theory was correct, lilly white states like Wyoming, West Virginia and Kansas would be the happiest places in the world. They're not. You also wildly understate the number of non-whites that live in the 18 countries higher than us on this list. For you it is 100% about race, because you are one of the most hateful and open racists on this forum.

West Virginia, Wyoming and Kansas are still much better off than Detroit, Michigan. Or Bradford, Yorkshire, U.K. Or South Sudan.

Question: What occurred in Sweden in the 1970's, after they tried true socialism?
 
I oppose the ignorance of people who enjoy the benefits of living in an economically advanced European country with little diversity, who give no credit to the native populace which created the prosperity they enjoy, and instead lazily think socialism is what made things great. Germany was an economic powerhouse in the 1930's, after ditching the SPD Weimar, wasn't it? Yes, it was! And the international banking interests were largely shut out of having influence in 1930s Germany, meaning they'd become both isolationists in a sense, and also self relient! Democratic socialism didn't lift Germany out of the 15 year Weimar depression ran by Democratic socialists, proving that Germans as a people were responsible for their own progress, as long as they could keep the banking cartels out.

I've never seen any actual, compelling evidence that actually demonstrates why ethnic/cultural homogeneity is responsible for the implementation and success of these social programs.

Moreover, the Weimar depression was largely a contagion/run on effect of by the Great Depression, devaluation of sterling-oriented currencies when Britain was going off the gold standard that retarded German exports, the burdens of reparations, Brüning's idiotic economic mismanagement via an extreme austerity regime which was essentially antithetical to social democracy, and by and large had exactly nothing to do with democratic socialism/social democracy. Unfortunately war and reconstruction per WW2 ended up being the remedy in the end.

Since then, Germany's economic prowess owes a great deal to global integration and trade on which it is exceedingly reliant as a lead exporter.

Move to Venezuela if socialism is responsible for prosperity. Go on, will wait for you.

The socialism of Venezuela is obviously and blatantly not the social democracy of northern and western europe, the Commonwealth and Scandinavia.
 
West Virginia, Wyoming and Kansas are still much better off than Detroit, Michigan. Or Bradford, Yorkshire, U.K. Or South Sudan.
Question: What occurred in Sweden in the 1970's, after they tried true socialism?

No one here is arguing for "true" socialism, most of these countries have democratic socialism, which you actively and emotionally oppose. You know damn well there's a difference. You actively strive to get the exact opposite of what they have for the US, yet try to hold these countries up as shining examples. Just because not seeing non-whites would make you happy doesn't mean that's what's making most of the western world outside the US happier.
 
Cause i cant speak to that part, i know nothing about Scandinavian women besides the few i know or seen on tv. THats not a logical sample size to draw conclusions from.
Plus theres tons of hot women here so that has no impact on the fact that i live in a country that where im allowed to be proud of myculture and traditions, without being scapegoated on a daily basis for the failures of minorities, or 'racism', 'islamophobia', 'antisemitism', & 'homophobia.. So!unds nice

Well how many of the blackmail terms I've highlighted apply to you? None? Maybe 2? All? What about 'white privilege'? Or the fable about 'your ancestors got rich off of slavery'?
 
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Well how of the blackmail terms I've highlighted apply to you? None? Maybe 2? All?

Like I said . . I dont know what country you live in but in my country i factually already live in a country that where im allowed to be proud of my culture and traditions, without being scapegoated on a daily basis for the failures of minorities, or racism, islamophobia, antisemitism', & homophobia.
 
No one here is arguing for "true" socialism, most of these countries have democratic socialism, which you actively and emotionally oppose. You know damn well there's a difference. You actively strive to get the exact opposite of what they have for the US, yet try to hold these countries up as shining examples. Just because not seeing non-whites would make you happy doesn't mean that's what's making most of the western world outside the US happier.

I live in a much more diverse place than you. So why the constant faux righteous superiority Alpaca? I don't get it.

Here's what occurred when Sweden tried socialism - the economy tanked. Unemployment skyrocketed. Morale shifted noticeably downward. And the whole stupid experiment was scrapped within a few years. Much like the left's attempts at normalizing pedophilia in the 1970s, luckily it didn't last long, but unfortunately very few have heard about it.

So why does Democratic socialism work in a few European countries, but isn't a good idea for the USA?

- dramatically smaller population sizes
- cultural homogeneity
- of which, those cultures prize education, competence, punctuality, conscientiousness, and egalitarianism to a MUCH greater degree than cultures from Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, the Arabic world, or India
- low numbers of nonparticipation in the job market
- low crime rates
- nationalized natural resources like oil, which props up the Norwegian economy, for example


We don't have those things in America. Stop idolizing Democratic socialism as a cure-all, and one that would work in America. It's just nonsense when you ignore EVERY OTHER IMPORTANT FACTOR of life in Europe. Stop that.
 
Like I said . . I dont know what country you live in but in my country i factually already live in a country that where im allowed to be proud of my culture and traditions, without being scapegoated on a daily basis for the failures of minorities, or racism, islamophobia, antisemitism', & homophobia.

Well congratulations J. Pittsburgh may have much we can learn from. Like how to not suck at football, for example. I wish my Raiders could learn how, but they are factually retarded.
 
1.) Well congratulations J.
2.) Pittsburgh may have much we can learn from. Like how to not suck at football, for example.
3.) I wish my Raiders could learn how, but they are factually retarded.

1.) no need to congratulate me, i was born in america i had no part in that
2.) Im sorry your country sucks but Pittsburgh has nothing to do with this, its america that allows those things
3.) the raiders arent "factually" retarded but it was proved a long time ago you dont know what facts are.
 
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I've never seen any actual, compelling evidence that actually demonstrates why ethnic/cultural homogeneity is responsible for the implementation and success of these social programs.

How many Latin American countries have tried a socialist approach? Maybe a dozen? Half dozen? It's never worked once for some reason, instead ending up as a morbidly corrupt, poverty stricken mistake.

Moreover, the Weimar depression was largely a contagion/run on effect of by the Great Depression, devaluation of sterling-oriented currencies when Britain was going off the gold standard that retarded German exports, the burdens of reparations, Brüning's idiotic economic mismanagement via an extreme austerity regime which was essentially antithetical to social democracy, and by and large had exactly nothing to do with democratic socialism/social democracy. Unfortunately war and reconstruction per WW2 ended up being the remedy in the end.

Which doesn't take into account the hyperinflation period, several years prior to the Great Depression. The bankers decided Versaille, with Lloyd George and Woodrow Wilson lamenting their poor decision to be used as puppets afterwards, and Germany was initially required to pay the modern day equivalent of nearly $1 trillion. This arrangement was meant to keep Germany as a slave colony until the payment plan ended in the 1980s! That's 80 years of planned financial servitude that was forced upon Germany, and the SPD voted for the entire affair, from the vote to go to war, right up to the treaty. They were indeed the traitors from within that a nation cannot withstand.

Since then, Germany's economic prowess owes a great deal to global integration and trade on which it is exceedingly reliant as a lead exporter.

Right, this practice of not relying upon China, and being swept away away by financial globalization for cheap, non-quality goods was one of the best choices Germany made.



The socialism of Venezuela is obviously and blatantly not the social democracy of northern and western europe, the Commonwealth and Scandinavia.

Because Venezuelans aren't German, British, or Scandinavian. Iceland is Scandinavian, particularly Norwegian, and their economy works fine, and they rank towards the happiest countries, right up there with Norway.
 
1.) no need to congratulate me, i was born in america i had no part in that
2.) Im sorry your country sucks but Pittsburgh has nothing to do with this, its america that allows those things
3.) the raiders arent "factually" retarded but it was proved a long time ago you dont know what facts are.

Oh no J, I believe you're mistaken. The starting quarterback of the Raiders said that the coaching staff was trying to lose games on purpose. They are indeed factually retarded my friend. It's far past my usual bedtime, but luckily I have the rest of the week off. You will not win this debate!
 
From The San Jose Mercury News

World’s happiest countries: Here’s why U.S. slipped in new report

HELSINKI, March 20 (Reuters) – Finland topped the ranking of the world’s happiest countries for the second year in a row, with the Nordic countries taking the leading spots, an annual survey issued on Wednesday showed.

South Sudan came last in the U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s 2019 World Happiness Report.

It ranked 156 countries according to things such as GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, social freedom, generosity and absence of corruption.

Taking the harsh, dark winters in their stride, Finns’ happiness is boosted by access to nature, safety, affordable childcare, free education and heavily subsidized healthcare.

The top 10 was again dominated by the Nordics, with Denmark, Norway and Iceland taking the other leading spots followed by Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, New Zealand, Canada and Austria. The United States dropped one place to 19th.

COMMENT:-

I wouldn't worry about being 19th out of 156. After all that's still in the top 1/8th.

However, the whole report might be interesting to some people and there is a link to it in the article.

PS - The reason for the drop is NOT "Donald John Trump".

PPS - Did you know that 60% of the top 10 countries are monarchies?

Americans will never be happy as long as they refuse to humble themselves before their God and Maker.
 
How many Latin American countries have tried a socialist approach? Maybe a dozen? Half dozen? It's never worked once for some reason, instead ending up as a morbidly corrupt, poverty stricken mistake.

I don't know of many Latin American countries that have earnestly tried European/Scandinavian style social democracy for one, and even if I did, and it failed, I don't see where ethnic diversity/lack of mono-culture is the clear and evident causation of that failure.

Which doesn't take into account the hyperinflation period, several years prior to the Great Depression. The bankers decided Versaille, with Lloyd George and Woodrow Wilson lamenting their poor decision to be used as puppets afterwards, and Germany was initially required to pay the modern day equivalent of nearly $1 trillion. This arrangement was meant to keep Germany as a slave colony until the payment plan ended in the 1980s! That's 80 years of planned financial servitude that was forced upon Germany, and the SPD voted for the entire affair, from the vote to go to war, right up to the treaty. They were indeed the traitors from within that a nation cannot withstand.

Yes, in that lengthy list I've provided, the totality of German economic malaise at the time, which goes beyond the run-on effects of the Great Depression, is encompassed. There wasn't some dark conspiracy to make Germany a debt colony with respect to reparations so much as that the victor nations of WW1 engaged in absurd, myopic demands for satisfaction that didn't reconcile with the reality of what was ultimately best for everyone in the long term.

Right, this practice of not relying upon China, and being swept away away by financial globalization for cheap, non-quality goods was one of the best choices Germany made.

Germany isn't exactly self-reliant; for example, it is a massive beneficiary of the EU which both provides a massive free trade area to sell its exports into against which no/few barriers can be erected against, and its currency is artificially kept low per the under-performance of other member states. It is very much a global nation that benefits immensely from globalization and integration with other countries and has become greatly dependent on it in its own ways.

Because Venezuelans aren't German, British, or Scandinavian. Iceland is Scandinavian, particularly Norwegian, and their economy works fine, and they rank towards the happiest countries, right up there with Norway.

It's more because Venezuela's policies and economic/political structures and circumstances are completely and obviously different.
 
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