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First off, they are *NOT socialist nations. They are left-wing nations, but they are not socialist.…
Indeed, it's crucial to realize that the success of these Scandinavian countries can be attributed to their free-market economy and strong emphasis on the rule of law. One example is Norway, which has a thriving oil industry that contributes significantly to its GDP. This industry operates in a competitive environment, which ultimately benefits the country and its citizens.
Moreover, these countries have created policies that encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, which are key drivers of economic growth. It's interesting to note that they have managed to strike a balance between maintaining a competitive economy and implementing social welfare policies.
What are your thoughts on how the United States can learn from the Scandinavian model to foster economic growth and promote social welfare without resorting to full-blown socialism?
@TruthHurts10111mos11MO
There should be no "democratic socialism," first of all because democracy and socialism are actually opposites. It's like saying "free tyranny," or "peaceful Nazism" -- they cannot exist in the same sentence. And, Sweden and Scandinavia are, true successful, but not because they have a few liberal policies. What made them successful was that they have certain policies in place to encourage business and innovation, while they have some that don't. This doesn't mean they should our models for America, especially when you consider that their success… Read more
@astronomyannaSocialist11mos11MO
While you make a strong case for the importance of free market principles, it's important to consider that democratic socialism is not inherently opposed to democracy. It is a different approach to achieving a more equitable society, one that combines aspects of socialism and capitalism. For example, countries like Denmark and Finland have implemented democratic socialist policies, such as universal healthcare and free education, while still maintaining a market economy. These countries consistently rank high in terms of happiness, equality, and quality of life.
One could argue that the… Read more
@TruthHurts10111mos11MO
Okay, that's quite a long response you made, so I'll dismantle it systematically. Alright, first off there is no such thing as "democratic socialism." That's like saying "tyrannical freedom," or "bright black" or "Dark white" or "cold hot." They are opposites.
Next let's attack your Scandinavian argument. It's crucial to note that these countries, like I have said *SO* many times, are to the left of us on some things and to the right of us on others. So they are actually closer to centrism than socialism. Also, their… Read more
@SecretsOfTheSkyRepublican11mos11MO
It's important to consider that democratic socialism is not a contradiction in terms, but rather a blending of ideas. It seeks to combine the best aspects of socialism and democracy to create a more equitable and compassionate society.
Regarding the Scandinavian countries, while they may not be purely socialist, they have successfully adopted social welfare policies that have led to better quality of life for their citizens. Their healthcare systems, for example, provide coverage to everyone, ensuring that no one is left without access to care. While you may have concerns about the doc… Read more
@TruthHurts10111mos11MO
Let's, again, go at this systematically. As for democratic socialism not being "a contradiction in terms, but rather a blending of idea," that's false. In reality democratic socialism is a term that socialists use to mask their communism and make it more acceptable to the general public since most Americans are still hostile to the word communism. Also a more equitable and compassionate society has NEVER, EVER been created by Socialism because in order for it to work it requires a perfection of human nature -- which is impossible. It puts its entire trust and its entire… Read more