Greg_W Posted July 15, 2004 Posted July 15, 2004 If we are talking "historically" the Vikings were amongst the most violent and martial of cultures and look at them now - bunch of socialists with highest quality of life in the world (according to UN report released today) Don't they also have some of the highest income taxes, unemployment, and other problems? Quote
Dru Posted July 15, 2004 Posted July 15, 2004 High taxes yes, and high beer prices. Unemployment (it says here) is lower than the rest of Europe. Obviously the "other problems" are less severe there than in Canada (4th worldwide) or the US (8th) Quote
Greg_W Posted July 15, 2004 Posted July 15, 2004 High taxes yes, and high beer prices. Unemployment (it says here) is lower than the rest of Europe. Obviously the "other problems" are less severe there than in Canada (4th worldwide) or the US (8th) USA is not Europe; Europe's unemployment usually hovers over 10%, whereas the US is down around 6% most of the time. Numbers are estimates. Quote
cj001f Posted July 15, 2004 Posted July 15, 2004 High taxes yes, and high beer prices. Unemployment (it says here) is lower than the rest of Europe. Obviously the "other problems" are less severe there than in Canada (4th worldwide) or the US (8th) USA is not Europe; Europe's unemployment usually hovers over 10%, whereas the US is down around 6% most of the time. Numbers are estimates. That's right GregW, don't believe the numbers if they don't tell you want you want to hear From the Economist: 2000 4.66% 2001 3.99% 2002 3.99% 2003 4.88% Quote
specialed Posted July 15, 2004 Posted July 15, 2004 Josh, the Japs were an empire of feudal lords. Ask the Chicomms if THEY think the Japs aren't a martial people; the Japanese have been warring with the Chinese for centuries. How much more martial can you get than invading Dutch Burma (?) in the 40's, attacking Pearl Harbor unprovoked, etc? Or is all they teach you in school now is that the Japs make great cars and invented origami? Yeah. We should have put people of Japanese descent in internment camps during World War II when we had the chance. We just let that opportunity slip right away... Quote
johndavidjr Posted July 16, 2004 Author Posted July 16, 2004 Brits have been the best at war at least as far back at 13th Century, when they repeatedly beat the crap out of the French. U.S. & "special relationship" is heir to this tradition. Look at Brit climbers-- They're frek'n nuts. Quote
JoshK Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 Josh, the Japs were an empire of feudal lords. Ask the Chicomms if THEY think the Japs aren't a martial people; the Japanese have been warring with the Chinese for centuries. How much more martial can you get than invading Dutch Burma (?) in the 40's, attacking Pearl Harbor unprovoked, etc? Or is all they teach you in school now is that the Japs make great cars and invented origami? Greg, get off my shit for god's sake. I know my history, thanks. Are you going to honestly argue that the japense culture hasn't undergone some serious change in the past 50 years? In my opinion, they have more than the Germans. I think seeing that you could build the world's second strongest economy by concentrating on things other than conquest may help. By your twisted logic, then we (Americans) are one of the most martial peoples on earth. Last time I checked we were pretty ruthless with the dudes that inhabited this continent before us. Quote
JoshK Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 the scandanavian countries are a perfect argument against the idiots around here that argue socialism is the cause of all evil. Know why they dont care about high income taxes as much? Cause they live really fucking high quality lives and can still afford to do what they like. Also, a little fun triva. 1.)city with shortest average height...austin, texas. big hats, big trucks == short men with small dicks 2.)city with tallest average height...seattle, wash. due to the heavy scandinavian influence from the fishing industry. Quote
sailBOI Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 the scandanavian countries are a perfect argument against the idiots around here that argue socialism is the cause of all evil. Know why they dont care about high income taxes as much? Cause they live really fucking high quality lives and can still afford to do what they like. Also, a little fun triva. 1.)city with shortest average height...austin, texas. big hats, big trucks == short men with small dicks 2.)city with tallest average height...seattle, wash. due to the heavy scandinavian influence from the fishing industry. Scandanavians have the advantage of a shared ethnic and cultural background, where people have a similar work ethic. Trying to fit this model on a multicultural society, with vastly diverse cultures and work habits is where the trouble starts. Add to that, thousands of miles of lightly guarded borders, and you get 10 million illegals and many are here to "work the system". Quote
JoshK Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 [Add to that, thousands of miles of lightly guarded borders, and you get 10 million illegals and many are here to "work the system". Lemme ask you this...you are trying to provide for your 3 chilren, all of them fairly poorly fed and clothed. your wife is sick and you are willing to work your ass off for nothing just to give those children and wife a hope for a better life. Would you try your hardest to make that happen or would you figure it's not legal and not try? I would guess about 99.9999% of the illegals are not trying to "work the system" Their only concern is to make better for themselves and their family and they will work the shit jobs that nobody here will day in and day out for that chance. Quote
sailBOI Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 [Add to that, thousands of miles of lightly guarded borders, and you get 10 million illegals and many are here to "work the system". Lemme ask you this...you are trying to provide for your 3 chilren, all of them fairly poorly fed and clothed. your wife is sick and you are willing to work your ass off for nothing just to give those children and wife a hope for a better life. Would you try your hardest to make that happen or would you figure it's not legal and not try? I would guess about 99.9999% of the illegals are not trying to "work the system" Their only concern is to make better for themselves and their family and they will work the shit jobs that nobody here will day in and day out for that chance. The ones I know are working hard + "working the system", which gives them equivalent lifestyle to working Americans that are paying for "the system" The other issue is this : http://www.urbancure.org/book/index.html Quote
Greg_W Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 High taxes yes, and high beer prices. Unemployment (it says here) is lower than the rest of Europe. Obviously the "other problems" are less severe there than in Canada (4th worldwide) or the US (8th) USA is not Europe; Europe's unemployment usually hovers over 10%, whereas the US is down around 6% most of the time. Numbers are estimates. That's right GregW, don't believe the numbers if they don't tell you want you want to hear From the Economist: 2000 4.66% 2001 3.99% 2002 3.99% 2003 4.88% What country/countries are these numbers for? The rest of your post doesn't make sense (but that's no surprise). Quote
cj001f Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 What country/countries are these numbers for? The rest of your post doesn't make sense (but that's no surprise). Sweden's unemployment rate. Still having trouble with polysyllabic words? They seem to edu-ma-cated for you? Quote
Greg_W Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 What country/countries are these numbers for? The rest of your post doesn't make sense (but that's no surprise). Sweden's unemployment rate. Still having trouble with polysyllabic words? They seem to edu-ma-cated for you? No, I don't. But if you'd like to continue insulting me, why don't you gain the balls to do it in person? Quote
cj001f Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 No, I don't. But if you'd like to continue insulting me, why don't you gain the balls to do it in person? Are you fronting? Quote
Greg_W Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 No, I don't. But if you'd like to continue insulting me, why don't you gain the balls to do it in person? Are you fronting? I don't know what the fuck that means. I'm just saying that if you're "tough" enough to talk shit anonymously on-line, you ought to be prepared to do it in person and back it up. I doubt you do. Quote
cj001f Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 I don't know what the fuck that means. I'm just saying that if you're "tough" enough to talk shit anonymously on-line, you ought to be prepared to do it in person and back it up. I doubt you do. GregW- The thought of a Democratic Prez got your "W in 2004" thong all twisted around? I'm sarcastic. I'm sarcastic in person. Perhaps you need to stop sitting on .500NE shells, and start putting them where they belong. Quote
Greg_W Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 I'm not too worried about the election yet; too soon. I'm not too enthused about either outcome, frankly. Congratulations, you're sarcastic. Whoopdifuckindoo. I just see all you liberal pussies talking big smack on-line and then get all scared when someone suggests you back it up. Saying, "I'm sarcastic" is cute, but it won't save your ass. I prefer 9-mm, and they're all in the right place believe me. Quote
RuMR Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 the scandanavian countries are a perfect argument against the idiots around here that argue socialism is the cause of all evil. Know why they dont care about high income taxes as much? Cause they live really fucking high quality lives and can still afford to do what they like. Also, a little fun triva. 1.)city with shortest average height...austin, texas. big hats, big trucks == short men with small dicks 2.)city with tallest average height...seattle, wash. due to the heavy scandinavian influence from the fishing industry. ha! I totally blow your theory...i'm shorter than anything, finnish and live in seattle and don't drive a truck...hahahaha Quote
Greg_W Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 the scandanavian countries are a perfect argument against the idiots around here that argue socialism is the cause of all evil. Know why they dont care about high income taxes as much? Cause they live really fucking high quality lives and can still afford to do what they like. Also, a little fun triva. 1.)city with shortest average height...austin, texas. big hats, big trucks == short men with small dicks 2.)city with tallest average height...seattle, wash. due to the heavy scandinavian influence from the fishing industry. ha! I totally blow your theory...i'm shorter than anything, finnish and live in seattle and don't drive a truck...hahahaha You've got a big fucking mouth, though. That ought to compensate for something. Bwahahahahaha!!!! Quote
cj001f Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 Saying, "I'm sarcastic" is cute, but it won't save your ass. I prefer 9-mm, and they're all in the right place believe me. My ass and cute in the same sentance from you is alot scarier than threats of a 9mm Quote
Greg_W Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 Saying, "I'm sarcastic" is cute, but it won't save your ass. I prefer 9-mm, and they're all in the right place believe me. My ass and cute in the same sentance from you is alot scarier than threats of a 9mm Are all you liberals closet fags or something? Quote
cj001f Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 Are all you liberals closet fags or something? Your the one enthusing about "big mouths" Quote
RuMR Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 the scandanavian countries are a perfect argument against the idiots around here that argue socialism is the cause of all evil. Know why they dont care about high income taxes as much? Cause they live really fucking high quality lives and can still afford to do what they like. Also, a little fun triva. 1.)city with shortest average height...austin, texas. big hats, big trucks == short men with small dicks 2.)city with tallest average height...seattle, wash. due to the heavy scandinavian influence from the fishing industry. ha! I totally blow your theory...i'm shorter than anything, finnish and live in seattle and don't drive a truck...hahahaha You've got a big fucking mouth, though. That ought to compensate for something. Bwahahahahaha!!!! Oh that's precious, coming from the masterbater, er mastersprayer!! Ya big wank... Hey, you drive a big truck doncha? Must have a little ____ Quote
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