What Americans want…

[Luddly Neddite]

Those socialist countries are living off other peoples money… Sooner or later it will dry up

Other peoples' money is how the system works.

Yes, that's how Socialism works taking money from one group of people, giving it to the government. Then the government giving a very small portion of it to another group of people.

You just described the Repub government - steal from the working class, give to the wealthy.

Look what they've already done, just since the cheeto took office. Look at tax cuts for Big Business, Big Insurance, Big Pharma in their supposed health care bill. Look at the cuts to care for children and babies, the elderly, handicapped. Hell, they even managed to screw over veterans.

How can RWs be in favor of all the crap that will most certainly do great harm to you and yours.

And, please educate yourself about the definition of Socialism.


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[Luddly Neddite]

Those socialist countries are living off other peoples money… Sooner or later it will dry up

Other peoples' money is how the system works.

And Trump majors in OPM

I'd forgotten that he bragged about that.

And he said he loves debt and wouldn't hesitate to increase US debt.




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[Harry Dresden]

Not what the federal government wants for Americans.

Obamacare is what the federal government wants for Americans... so much for any sort of freedom and individuality. Let's hope that changes soon... lol

America in deep sheet Thank you Republicans
America Is Now a ‘Second Tier’ Country
Some 17 others, including all of Scandinavia, outperform the U.S. by a wide margin when it comes to well-being.
By
Eric Roston
June 21, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT

Visitors to Yosemite Valley view clouds forming along the granite ridges after a rain storm in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Photographer: Eric Paul Zamora/Fresno Bee/TNS via Getty Images
America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.

The results of the group’s annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September’s Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.

The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. “We want to measure a country’s health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare,” the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.

Those socialist countries are living off other peoples money… Sooner or later it will dry up

Not what the federal government wants for Americans.

Obamacare is what the federal government wants for Americans... so much for any sort of freedom and individuality. Let's hope that changes soon... lol

America in deep sheet Thank you Republicans
America Is Now a ‘Second Tier’ Country
Some 17 others, including all of Scandinavia, outperform the U.S. by a wide margin when it comes to well-being.
By
Eric Roston
June 21, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT

Visitors to Yosemite Valley view clouds forming along the granite ridges after a rain storm in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Photographer: Eric Paul Zamora/Fresno Bee/TNS via Getty Images
America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.

The results of the group’s annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September’s Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.

The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. “We want to measure a country’s health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare,” the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.

Those socialist countries are living off other peoples money… Sooner or later it will dry up

When you make life better for the poor you make life better for all

This is true, but you don't do it with handouts. The government will never make life better, That's the job of capitalism.
That's why Socialism has never worked long term in the history of the planet… It brings out the worst in people

many times so does capitalism.....

 

[Harry Dresden]

Not what the federal government wants for Americans.

Obamacare is what the federal government wants for Americans... so much for any sort of freedom and individuality. Let's hope that changes soon... lol

America in deep sheet Thank you Republicans
America Is Now a ‘Second Tier’ Country
Some 17 others, including all of Scandinavia, outperform the U.S. by a wide margin when it comes to well-being.
By
Eric Roston
June 21, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT

Visitors to Yosemite Valley view clouds forming along the granite ridges after a rain storm in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Photographer: Eric Paul Zamora/Fresno Bee/TNS via Getty Images
America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.

The results of the group’s annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September’s Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.

The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. “We want to measure a country’s health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare,” the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.

I'll note how the top 4 countries have small populations comprised mostly of culturally and ethnically homogenous Scandinavians. Understanding the history of a culture developed during centuries of tough environmental conditions would clarify why they have the levels of equality and community that are impossible in a country of over 300M from cultures all over the world.

yep it helps when everyone is basically on the same page....

 

[Harry Dresden]

Not what the federal government wants for Americans.

Obamacare is what the federal government wants for Americans... so much for any sort of freedom and individuality. Let's hope that changes soon... lol

America in deep sheet Thank you Republicans
America Is Now a ‘Second Tier’ Country
Some 17 others, including all of Scandinavia, outperform the U.S. by a wide margin when it comes to well-being.
By
Eric Roston
June 21, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT

Visitors to Yosemite Valley view clouds forming along the granite ridges after a rain storm in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Photographer: Eric Paul Zamora/Fresno Bee/TNS via Getty Images
America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.

The results of the group’s annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September’s Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.

The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. “We want to measure a country’s health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare,” the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.

Those socialist countries are living off other peoples money… Sooner or later it will dry up

Not what the federal government wants for Americans.

Obamacare is what the federal government wants for Americans... so much for any sort of freedom and individuality. Let's hope that changes soon... lol

America in deep sheet Thank you Republicans
America Is Now a ‘Second Tier’ Country
Some 17 others, including all of Scandinavia, outperform the U.S. by a wide margin when it comes to well-being.
By
Eric Roston
June 21, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT

Visitors to Yosemite Valley view clouds forming along the granite ridges after a rain storm in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Photographer: Eric Paul Zamora/Fresno Bee/TNS via Getty Images
America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.

The results of the group’s annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September’s Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.

The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. “We want to measure a country’s health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare,” the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.

Those socialist countries are living off other peoples money… Sooner or later it will dry up

When you make life better for the poor you make life better for all

This is true, but you don't do it with handouts. The government will never make life better, That's the job of capitalism.
That's why Socialism has never worked long term in the history of the planet… It brings out the worst in people

Capitalism doesn´t work. Over time, it accumulates all the money into a single hand. Therefore the government is required to regulate the free market. If it doesn´t, the system will crash due to a lack of purchasing power.

it works best when blended in with some socialism....

 

[Rustic]

Not what the federal government wants for Americans.

Obamacare is what the federal government wants for Americans... so much for any sort of freedom and individuality. Let's hope that changes soon... lol

America in deep sheet Thank you Republicans
America Is Now a ‘Second Tier’ Country
Some 17 others, including all of Scandinavia, outperform the U.S. by a wide margin when it comes to well-being.
By
Eric Roston
June 21, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT

Visitors to Yosemite Valley view clouds forming along the granite ridges after a rain storm in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Photographer: Eric Paul Zamora/Fresno Bee/TNS via Getty Images
America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.

The results of the group’s annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September’s Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.

The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. “We want to measure a country’s health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare,” the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.

Those socialist countries are living off other peoples money… Sooner or later it will dry up

Wrong and wrong.

And, from eddiew 's article, that the US is first in education. That hasn't been true for a long time. Now that wealthy countries are offering university tuition-free and the US is stopping education opportunities, cutting the quality of our schools at all levels, increasing fundie home schooling, we're in a fatal downward spin.


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Ah, i see, A cowardly homeschool basher. Lol
Elitist

 

[Rustic]

Not what the federal government wants for Americans.

Obamacare is what the federal government wants for Americans... so much for any sort of freedom and individuality. Let's hope that changes soon... lol

America in deep sheet Thank you Republicans
America Is Now a ‘Second Tier’ Country
Some 17 others, including all of Scandinavia, outperform the U.S. by a wide margin when it comes to well-being.
By
Eric Roston
June 21, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT

Visitors to Yosemite Valley view clouds forming along the granite ridges after a rain storm in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Photographer: Eric Paul Zamora/Fresno Bee/TNS via Getty Images
America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.

The results of the group’s annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September’s Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.

The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. “We want to measure a country’s health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare,” the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.

Those socialist countries are living off other peoples money… Sooner or later it will dry up

Not what the federal government wants for Americans.

Obamacare is what the federal government wants for Americans... so much for any sort of freedom and individuality. Let's hope that changes soon... lol

America in deep sheet Thank you Republicans
America Is Now a ‘Second Tier’ Country
Some 17 others, including all of Scandinavia, outperform the U.S. by a wide margin when it comes to well-being.
By
Eric Roston
June 21, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT

Visitors to Yosemite Valley view clouds forming along the granite ridges after a rain storm in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Photographer: Eric Paul Zamora/Fresno Bee/TNS via Getty Images
America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.

The results of the group’s annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September’s Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.

The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. “We want to measure a country’s health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare,” the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.

Those socialist countries are living off other peoples money… Sooner or later it will dry up

When you make life better for the poor you make life better for all

This is true, but you don't do it with handouts. The government will never make life better, That's the job of capitalism.
That's why Socialism has never worked long term in the history of the planet… It brings out the worst in people

If Capitalism took care of the poor, socialism would never have been necessary.

Socialism is a cancer most people cannot avoid… Unfortunately

 

[Harry Dresden]

America in deep sheet Thank you Republicans
America Is Now a ‘Second Tier’ Country
Some 17 others, including all of Scandinavia, outperform the U.S. by a wide margin when it comes to well-being.
By
Eric Roston
June 21, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT

Visitors to Yosemite Valley view clouds forming along the granite ridges after a rain storm in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Photographer: Eric Paul Zamora/Fresno Bee/TNS via Getty Images
America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.

The results of the group’s annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September’s Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.

The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. “We want to measure a country’s health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare,” the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.

Those socialist countries are living off other peoples money… Sooner or later it will dry up

America in deep sheet Thank you Republicans
America Is Now a ‘Second Tier’ Country
Some 17 others, including all of Scandinavia, outperform the U.S. by a wide margin when it comes to well-being.
By
Eric Roston
June 21, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT

Visitors to Yosemite Valley view clouds forming along the granite ridges after a rain storm in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Photographer: Eric Paul Zamora/Fresno Bee/TNS via Getty Images
America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.

The results of the group’s annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September’s Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.

The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. “We want to measure a country’s health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare,” the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.

Those socialist countries are living off other peoples money… Sooner or later it will dry up

When you make life better for the poor you make life better for all

This is true, but you don't do it with handouts. The government will never make life better, That's the job of capitalism.
That's why Socialism has never worked long term in the history of the planet… It brings out the worst in people

Capitalism doesn´t work. Over time, it accumulates all the money into a single hand. Therefore the government is required to regulate the free market. If it doesn´t, the system will crash due to a lack of purchasing power.

That's the purpose of a capitalist republic... what this country is supposed to be. Unfortunately the cancer Socialism has infected this country…

bits of socialism have been here for quite a while....

 

[Rustic]

Those socialist countries are living off other peoples money… Sooner or later it will dry up

Other peoples' money is how the system works.

Yes, that's how Socialism works taking money from one group of people, giving it to the government. Then the government giving a very small portion of it to another group of people.

You just described the Repub government - steal from the working class, give to the wealthy.

Look what they've already done, just since the cheeto took office. Look at tax cuts for Big Business, Big Insurance, Big Pharma in their supposed health care bill. Look at the cuts to care for children and babies, the elderly, handicapped. Hell, they even managed to screw over veterans.

How can RWs be in favor of all the crap that will most certainly do great harm to you and yours.

And, please educate yourself about the definition of Socialism.


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The federal government is the enemy to my success, millions are just like me. Fact

 

[dblack]

Not what the federal government wants for Americans.

Obamacare is what the federal government wants for Americans... so much for any sort of freedom and individuality. Let's hope that changes soon... lol

America in deep sheet Thank you Republicans
America Is Now a ‘Second Tier’ Country
Some 17 others, including all of Scandinavia, outperform the U.S. by a wide margin when it comes to well-being.
By
Eric Roston
June 21, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT

Visitors to Yosemite Valley view clouds forming along the granite ridges after a rain storm in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Photographer: Eric Paul Zamora/Fresno Bee/TNS via Getty Images
America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.

The results of the group’s annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September’s Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.

The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. “We want to measure a country’s health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare,” the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.

I'll note how the top 4 countries have small populations comprised mostly of culturally and ethnically homogenous Scandinavians. Understanding the history of a culture developed during centuries of tough environmental conditions would clarify why they have the levels of equality and community that are impossible in a country of over 300M from cultures all over the world.

yep it helps when everyone is basically on the same page....

Helps who?

 

[Rustic]

Those socialist countries are living off other peoples money… Sooner or later it will dry up

Those socialist countries are living off other peoples money… Sooner or later it will dry up

When you make life better for the poor you make life better for all

This is true, but you don't do it with handouts. The government will never make life better, That's the job of capitalism.
That's why Socialism has never worked long term in the history of the planet… It brings out the worst in people

Capitalism doesn´t work. Over time, it accumulates all the money into a single hand. Therefore the government is required to regulate the free market. If it doesn´t, the system will crash due to a lack of purchasing power.

That's the purpose of a capitalist republic... what this country is supposed to be. Unfortunately the cancer Socialism has infected this country…

bits of socialism have been here for quite a while....

True, The reason for this countrys debt...

 

[Harry Dresden]

Not what the federal government wants for Americans.

Obamacare is what the federal government wants for Americans... so much for any sort of freedom and individuality. Let's hope that changes soon... lol

America in deep sheet Thank you Republicans
America Is Now a ‘Second Tier’ Country
Some 17 others, including all of Scandinavia, outperform the U.S. by a wide margin when it comes to well-being.
By
Eric Roston
June 21, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT

Visitors to Yosemite Valley view clouds forming along the granite ridges after a rain storm in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Photographer: Eric Paul Zamora/Fresno Bee/TNS via Getty Images
America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.

The results of the group’s annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September’s Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.

The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. “We want to measure a country’s health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare,” the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.

I'll note how the top 4 countries have small populations comprised mostly of culturally and ethnically homogenous Scandinavians. Understanding the history of a culture developed during centuries of tough environmental conditions would clarify why they have the levels of equality and community that are impossible in a country of over 300M from cultures all over the world.

yep it helps when everyone is basically on the same page....

Helps who?

you have to have that explained to you?....ok here goes.....when just about everyone agrees on a policy,its a lot easier to implement and execute it.....hows that?...

 

[Harry Dresden]

When you make life better for the poor you make life better for all

This is true, but you don't do it with handouts. The government will never make life better, That's the job of capitalism.
That's why Socialism has never worked long term in the history of the planet… It brings out the worst in people

Capitalism doesn´t work. Over time, it accumulates all the money into a single hand. Therefore the government is required to regulate the free market. If it doesn´t, the system will crash due to a lack of purchasing power.

That's the purpose of a capitalist republic... what this country is supposed to be. Unfortunately the cancer Socialism has infected this country…

bits of socialism have been here for quite a while....

True, The reason for this countrys debt...

not the only reason and i do think you know that....

 

[Bleipriester]

America in deep sheet Thank you Republicans
America Is Now a ‘Second Tier’ Country
Some 17 others, including all of Scandinavia, outperform the U.S. by a wide margin when it comes to well-being.
By
Eric Roston
June 21, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT

Visitors to Yosemite Valley view clouds forming along the granite ridges after a rain storm in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Photographer: Eric Paul Zamora/Fresno Bee/TNS via Getty Images
America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.

The results of the group’s annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September’s Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.

The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. “We want to measure a country’s health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare,” the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.

Those socialist countries are living off other peoples money… Sooner or later it will dry up

America in deep sheet Thank you Republicans
America Is Now a ‘Second Tier’ Country
Some 17 others, including all of Scandinavia, outperform the U.S. by a wide margin when it comes to well-being.
By
Eric Roston
June 21, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT

Visitors to Yosemite Valley view clouds forming along the granite ridges after a rain storm in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Photographer: Eric Paul Zamora/Fresno Bee/TNS via Getty Images
America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.

The results of the group’s annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September’s Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.

The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. “We want to measure a country’s health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare,” the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.

Those socialist countries are living off other peoples money… Sooner or later it will dry up

When you make life better for the poor you make life better for all

This is true, but you don't do it with handouts. The government will never make life better, That's the job of capitalism.
That's why Socialism has never worked long term in the history of the planet… It brings out the worst in people

Capitalism doesn´t work. Over time, it accumulates all the money into a single hand. Therefore the government is required to regulate the free market. If it doesn´t, the system will crash due to a lack of purchasing power.

it works best when blended in with some socialism....

The terms capitalism and socialism are outdated. A civilized society differs from the jungle because those in need get help. Those opposing any welfare are going to the welfare office in case of unemployment, too. Then they will see the benefits of a welfare system.

 

[dblack]

Helps who?

you have to have that explained to you?....ok here goes.....when just about everyone agrees on a policy,its a lot easier to implement and execute it.....hows that?...

The question is what you intend to do with those who don't want to be 'on the same page'.

 

[JBond]

Not what the federal government wants for Americans.

Obamacare is what the federal government wants for Americans... so much for any sort of freedom and individuality. Let's hope that changes soon... lol

America in deep sheet Thank you Republicans
America Is Now a ‘Second Tier’ Country
Some 17 others, including all of Scandinavia, outperform the U.S. by a wide margin when it comes to well-being.
By
Eric Roston
June 21, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT

Visitors to Yosemite Valley view clouds forming along the granite ridges after a rain storm in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Photographer: Eric Paul Zamora/Fresno Bee/TNS via Getty Images
America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.

The results of the group’s annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September’s Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.

The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. “We want to measure a country’s health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare,” the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.

Not that I ever believe these BS rankings, but I wonder how high we would have ranked if they excluded liberal utopian cities that are massive failures.

 

[Mr Natural]

The federal government is the enemy to my success, millions are just like me. Fact

Bit of a victim mentality there pal.

 

[eddiew]

Not what the federal government wants for Americans.

Obamacare is what the federal government wants for Americans... so much for any sort of freedom and individuality. Let's hope that changes soon... lol

America in deep sheet Thank you Republicans
America Is Now a ‘Second Tier’ Country
Some 17 others, including all of Scandinavia, outperform the U.S. by a wide margin when it comes to well-being.
By
Eric Roston
June 21, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT

Visitors to Yosemite Valley view clouds forming along the granite ridges after a rain storm in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Photographer: Eric Paul Zamora/Fresno Bee/TNS via Getty Images
America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.

The results of the group’s annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September’s Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.

The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. “We want to measure a country’s health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare,” the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.

Not that I ever believe these BS rankings, but I wonder how high we would have ranked if they excluded liberal utopian cities that are massive failures.

You mean the ones who pay for repub states existence?

 

[Harry Dresden]

Helps who?

you have to have that explained to you?....ok here goes.....when just about everyone agrees on a policy,its a lot easier to implement and execute it.....hows that?...

The question is what you intend to do with those who don't want to be 'on the same page'.

what do you think happens?....same thing that happens here and every other place in the world....

 

[Rustic]

The federal government is the enemy to my success, millions are just like me. Fact

Bit of a victim mentality there pal.

Na, that's why I don't rely on the federal government…