Whats it like in Sweden?

[Bakis]

Many knuckles have been bruised and scraped when I couldn't find my metric bit set and had to put together IKEA shit.

Indeed. Every 30th intercourse my left front leg of my bed seems to put up a fight and decide having an 45 degree angle is a good thing.
Not even the hex tool will put it into place but only brute force.

[Tradewind]

Rainy, where Im at. Otherwise, quite nice. We got Julmust (soft drink), that goes a long way.
This will be an interesting year, election year, looks like we might get a socialist regime.

Julmust is just fancy Aryan root-beer, you're not fooling anyone Henrik!

[Bakis]

Root-beer are for peasants ie. republicans

[Jaylock]

Giving you a reference to something you'd know. I could say it's "good" but what is good? Need a level point to gauge from.

As far as socialism goes, I feel that any government that forces its citizens to spread their wealth among everyone else just because they have wealth, is an inherently negative form of government.

A person knows how to spend their own money better than any government / government agency can. It is wrong to forcefully take what others make, and give it to people who have not earned / worked / or done anything for.

So in that sense, I disagree with socialism, however I do believe that a welfare program is a good thing that focuses and helps those in need to stand on their own feet. And if the people the welfare program helps are not willing to work, get an education, are lazy / entitled, then they do not deserve to be recipients of said welfare program.


So I guess the real question is: Is the Swedish government the type of government that has high taxes, and penalizes the wealthy for the mere fact that they are wealthy? Or do they have a lower tax rate, and use the taxes wisely in promoting infrastructure, business development, and education? Are there socialistic programs that spend tremendous amounts of tax payer dollars that is "for the good of the community?" And again, remember that I know how to spend my own damn money better than any government agency can.

[Tradewind]

Yeah you have no idea what Socialism is. Which is a shocker to absolutely fucking nobody.

[Deleted]

Yeah you have no idea what Socialism is. Which is a shocker to absolutely fucking nobody.

Socialism is when you have no freedom and the way to behave in the case of nuclear bombardement is to duck an cover.

[Vizardlorde]

Yeah you have no idea what Socialism is. Which is a shocker to absolutely fucking nobody.

Dude dont bully jay everyone knows this thread is just for laughs. What do we call them again? Oh yea i remember this is one of those Jaylock threads.

[Tradewind]

No, fuck it. The line must be drawn here.

[Jaylock]

No, fuck it. The line must be drawn here.

What is socialism in your view? Did I not accurately describe what socialism is? The root of the word is Social or widespread. Is not a government that spreads the wealth of its more affluent citizens to the rest of the citizens not an accurate description of what socialism is?

[Deleted]

Don't expect nice weather though, especially near the coastal cities. Here in Gothenburg it has been raining at least once a day for 5 weeks in a row now.

And if you're coming from the states, bring a lot of money. What you pay 5 bucks for in the states you will pay almost the double here. Living here is expencive for someone just visiting, or settling down before finding a job. Also, if you do plan on working here you don't get paid until a month after your first complete work month. So be prepared for that. That means you also have one month of pay after you quit a job.

Tax rate is about 30-33% on your income. I think it's higher once you reach a higher payroll threshold. But we also have something called moms, which means you pay an additional 25% tax on everything you buy in a store.

It's a cozy city though.



Inner city during christmas season.

[Jackmoves]

Julmust is just fancy Aryan root-beer, you're not fooling anyone Henrik!

Lol, looks similiar but they taste differently. Classic christmas must isnt my fave though, the best thing is must made from Juniper bushes, a drink made for gods. Lol

[Tradewind]

What is socialism in your view? Did I not accurately describe what socialism is? The root of the word is Social or widespread. Is not a government that spreads the wealth of its more affluent citizens to the rest of the citizens not an accurate description of what socialism is?

Socialism has fuck all to do with the redistribution of wealth. What you're describing is Communism, or more specifically Marxist-Leninism. Just because something is "Socialist" doesn't mean you're taxed into absolute nothingness and incapable of earning wealth, or that your wealth is being stripped an inordinate rates to support those who are not better off...

[Cybran]

http://www.isn.ethz.ch/Digital-Libra...ail/?id=174715

By sharp contrast, states that have been barely affected by rampant migration from this region refuse to share the burden with their southern friends. On October 2013, for example, Sweden and Germany rejected calls for the reform of Dublin II, the EU regulation that stipulates that asylum seekers must apply for asylum in the country through which he or she entered the EU. Reforming the Dublin Regulation could significantly relieve Italy and Malta from scores of refugees and free-up much-needed funds and resources for more pressing challenges.

They are still huge hypocrites. Complaining about immigrants that never reach their borders and get stuck in Southern Europe instead.

[Deleted]

Lol, looks similiar but they taste differently. Classic christmas must isnt my fave though, the best thing is must made from Juniper bushes, a drink made for gods. Lol

[IMG]http://www.grangardemusteri.se/bilder/produkter/dryck/enbarsmust65cl.png[IMG]

Gosh, I love enbärsmust! Taste similar to julmust, but much milder. Had 6 bottles of it during christmas :P

[Bakis]

http://www.isn.ethz.ch/Digital-Libra...ail/?id=174715



They are still huge hypocrites. Complaining about immigrants that never reach their borders and get stuck in Southern Europe instead.

On the other hand we give a ton of more in foreing aid and dont leach the EU dry for being corrupt. Guess we can call it a draw.

[deckard]

On the topic of democratic socialism (mixed economy) in Sweden and its negative effects, search for the story written by famous childrens books writer Astrid Lindgren, called "Pomperipossa in Monismania".

For a modern day equivalent, look to France.

[Deleted]

Is the beer good?
Not a huge beer drinker, but yeah I guess.

Are the women fine?
In terms of looks, mostly yeah. Just like in most of the western world, many are a bit on the materialistic side (but that goes for men too).

Is the educational system good?
While many like to whine about it (especially in politics), from my experience there's nothing wrong with the system, it's the fucktards in it that's bad (in this case, the students).

Does it feel more socialist, or more democratic there?
Built from the ground up with social-democratic values, so pretty much both.

Do people drive actual cars instead of those small shit "smart" cars?
Yeah we drive actual cars, not those fucking monsters people drive in the US.

If you have ever lived or visited there, whats it like?
It's great overall. 10/10, would plop out of a vagina in the same country again.

Would you give the country a thumbs up or a thumbs down in terms of visiting it / living there?
Thumbs up, obviously.

also

The Democratic People's Republic of Sweden is a lovely nation devoted to its love of the collective, which is inspired by the leadership of the dear leader Reinfeldt. His glorious reign of compassion and love encourages economic and social growths within the communal collectives and his education plan guarantees each student a great basis of education. Through it, we mold said individual into the ideal worker whose love for his communal collective and undying gratitude to the glorious leader will cement his place on society's ladder and ensure the continued stability of his fellow cogs in the machinery of Swedish society.

The women are indeed very fine and useful comrades whose hands would surely be missed at the factories should they be entranced by the deceitful lies of capitalism and lured from their posts. They, like the rest of their nationality, know that only through hardship will they be able to carve the path to the dear Leader's happiness - and by extension - the good of the collective. Their bosoms are filled with comradeship and devotion to their respective Unions.

As for alcohol - It's a vice. It impairs the senses and reduces your efficiency in the workplace. Luckily it is not missed and the population is glad the dear Leader protects us from harmful products and drugs of the sort, and instead supplies pure, single malt Communal Democracy Juice. It makes us, the people, more susceptible to government interference and eases the implementation of further government regulations that some may otherwise have been opposed to. Thus, the government will not be forced to protect us from our own reluctance to comply.

/clap

[Bakis]

I wonder why wether the looks of people in Sweden is fine or not is an issue considering traveling magz rated Sweden #1 most good looking men and #2 for women :x

[Deleted]

I find the architecture of Stockholm/Göteborg to be ugly

Whaaaaat? Out of bigger cities I've been to, Stockholm is by far one of the prettier ones.

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I wonder why the looks of people in Sweden is fine considering traveling magz rated Sweden #1 most good looking men and #2 for women :x

Because superior Aryan genes, duh. Hitler ain't got nothing on us vikings.

[Vizardlorde]

Must copulate with big viking woman to produce beautiful offspring and ensure the survival of the legacy of my ancestors!