Where would you rather live the US or Sweden

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  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    U.S.A.
    mrussel1 said:
    People defending ASAP Rocky with their TMZ "facts" and the US justice system, attacking Sweden and the handling of this: 0

    Swedens justice system, rule of law and actual facts: 1
    My guess is your knowledge of the Swedish justice system is line with your knowledge of your tax code.  And all of those are just marginally better than your knowledge of anything about the States not associated with a movie. 
    And I do know of our "tax code". I doubt your knowledge though with your history of fudging numbers for shady arguments.

    Sweden has, as seen by most metrics for a successful society in this 36 page long thread a better tax system. Facts.
    Says the guy that didn't know the marginal rate was in the 50s if income is greater than 1.2.  Hilarious.
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    Canada
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    People defending ASAP Rocky with their TMZ "facts" and the US justice system, attacking Sweden and the handling of this: 0

    Swedens justice system, rule of law and actual facts: 1
    My guess is your knowledge of the Swedish justice system is line with your knowledge of your tax code.  And all of those are just marginally better than your knowledge of anything about the States not associated with a movie. 
    Why engage this person at this point...the US could cure Cancer and AIDS and his reply would be negative.  Seems like a waste of time anymore.
    For my own amusement mostly. 
    I kind of figured that... I am amused as well.
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,446
    edited July 2019
    Canada
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    People defending ASAP Rocky with their TMZ "facts" and the US justice system, attacking Sweden and the handling of this: 0

    Swedens justice system, rule of law and actual facts: 1
    My guess is your knowledge of the Swedish justice system is line with your knowledge of your tax code.  And all of those are just marginally better than your knowledge of anything about the States not associated with a movie. 
    And I do know of our "tax code". I doubt your knowledge though with your history of fudging numbers for shady arguments.

    Sweden has, as seen by most metrics for a successful society in this 36 page long thread a better tax system. Facts.
    Says the guy that didn't know the marginal rate was in the 50s if income is greater than 1.2.  Hilarious.
    I don'rt even know what "income greater that 1.2" or "marginal rate" means. I'ts not part of my english vocabulary, I am not an accountant at an international company by trade.

    How about taking that in swedish instead toughguy? Lets see how hilarious that would be.

    Does "50s" refer to the era you are still stuck in compared to Sweden?

    Puss och kram
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Ledbetterman10
    Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,991

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  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    U.S.A.
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    People defending ASAP Rocky with their TMZ "facts" and the US justice system, attacking Sweden and the handling of this: 0

    Swedens justice system, rule of law and actual facts: 1
    My guess is your knowledge of the Swedish justice system is line with your knowledge of your tax code.  And all of those are just marginally better than your knowledge of anything about the States not associated with a movie. 
    And I do know of our "tax code". I doubt your knowledge though with your history of fudging numbers for shady arguments.

    Sweden has, as seen by most metrics for a successful society in this 36 page long thread a better tax system. Facts.
    Says the guy that didn't know the marginal rate was in the 50s if income is greater than 1.2.  Hilarious.
    I don'rt even know what "income greater that 1.2" or "marginal rate" means. I'ts not part of my english vocabulary, I am not an accountant at an international company by trade.

    How about taking that in swedish instead toughguy? Lets see how hilarious that would be.

    Does "50s" refer to the era you are still stuck in compared to Sweden?

    Puss och kram
    Oh no way!  Snap!  Was that the internet board equivalent of getting in my face?  

    I know you're not an accountant.  You don't understand the expense side of anything for which you advocate,  only the benefit side. In American schools,  it's customary to learn remedial economics.  It's very helpful in life. 
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,446
    Canada


    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,446
    edited July 2019
    Canada
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    People defending ASAP Rocky with their TMZ "facts" and the US justice system, attacking Sweden and the handling of this: 0

    Swedens justice system, rule of law and actual facts: 1
    My guess is your knowledge of the Swedish justice system is line with your knowledge of your tax code.  And all of those are just marginally better than your knowledge of anything about the States not associated with a movie. 
    And I do know of our "tax code". I doubt your knowledge though with your history of fudging numbers for shady arguments.

    Sweden has, as seen by most metrics for a successful society in this 36 page long thread a better tax system. Facts.
    Says the guy that didn't know the marginal rate was in the 50s if income is greater than 1.2.  Hilarious.
    I don'rt even know what "income greater that 1.2" or "marginal rate" means. I'ts not part of my english vocabulary, I am not an accountant at an international company by trade.

    How about taking that in swedish instead toughguy? Lets see how hilarious that would be.

    Does "50s" refer to the era you are still stuck in compared to Sweden?

    Puss och kram
    Oh no way!  Snap!  Was that the internet board equivalent of getting in my face?  

    I know you're not an accountant.  You don't understand the expense side of anything for which you advocate,  only the benefit side. In American schools,  it's customary to learn remedial economics.  It's very helpful in life. 
    In Swedish schools they can't remove teaching kids about evolution.
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    U.S.A.
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    People defending ASAP Rocky with their TMZ "facts" and the US justice system, attacking Sweden and the handling of this: 0

    Swedens justice system, rule of law and actual facts: 1
    My guess is your knowledge of the Swedish justice system is line with your knowledge of your tax code.  And all of those are just marginally better than your knowledge of anything about the States not associated with a movie. 
    And I do know of our "tax code". I doubt your knowledge though with your history of fudging numbers for shady arguments.

    Sweden has, as seen by most metrics for a successful society in this 36 page long thread a better tax system. Facts.
    Says the guy that didn't know the marginal rate was in the 50s if income is greater than 1.2.  Hilarious.
    I don'rt even know what "income greater that 1.2" or "marginal rate" means. I'ts not part of my english vocabulary, I am not an accountant at an international company by trade.

    How about taking that in swedish instead toughguy? Lets see how hilarious that would be.

    Does "50s" refer to the era you are still stuck in compared to Sweden?

    Puss och kram
    Oh no way!  Snap!  Was that the internet board equivalent of getting in my face?  

    I know you're not an accountant.  You don't understand the expense side of anything for which you advocate,  only the benefit side. In American schools,  it's customary to learn remedial economics.  It's very helpful in life. 
    In Swedish schools they can't remove teaching kids about evolution.
    They can't in Virginia either,  so I don't what your point is. 
  • Ledbetterman10
    Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,991
    Cute attempt at a comeback but my point here is that Sweden doesn't seem to offer much culturally for the world, and that other than Tom Green putting his bum on you, I don't know a single thing about Swedish entertainment or pop-culture. Where's the bands, movies, and politicians? You are obessed with ours...but I've never heard of any of yours except that Ghost band I saw open for Iron Maiden. 

    So what do you have for us? Cause we have a lot for you. Even Trump. Hell, he provides you with something, even if it's only something to bitch about. 
    2000: Camden 1, 2003: Philly, State College, Camden 1, MSG 2, Hershey, 2004: Reading, 2005: Philly, 2006: Camden 1, 2, East Rutherford 1, 2007: Lollapalooza, 2008: Camden 1, Washington D.C., MSG 1, 2, 2009: Philly 1, 2, 3, 4, 2010: Bristol, MSG 2, 2011: PJ20 1, 2, 2012: Made In America, 2013: Brooklyn 2, Philly 2, 2014: Denver, 2015: Global Citizen Festival, 2016: Philly 2, Fenway 1, 2018: Fenway 1, 2, 2021: Sea. Hear. Now. 2022: Camden, 2024Philly 2, 2025: Pittsburgh 1

    Pearl Jam bootlegs:
    http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,446
    Canada
    Cute attempt at a comeback but my point here is that Sweden doesn't seem to offer much culturally for the world, and that other than Tom Green putting his bum on you, I don't know a single thing about Swedish entertainment or pop-culture. Where's the bands, movies, and politicians? You are obessed with ours...but I've never heard of any of yours except that Ghost band I saw open for Iron Maiden. 

    So what do you have for us? Cause we have a lot for you. Even Trump. Hell, he provides you with something, even if it's only something to bitch about. 
    I don't think I need to communicate with you anymore. If you have missed this. Then what would be the point?

    https://youtu.be/xFrGuyw1V8s


    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,446
    Canada
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    People defending ASAP Rocky with their TMZ "facts" and the US justice system, attacking Sweden and the handling of this: 0

    Swedens justice system, rule of law and actual facts: 1
    My guess is your knowledge of the Swedish justice system is line with your knowledge of your tax code.  And all of those are just marginally better than your knowledge of anything about the States not associated with a movie. 
    And I do know of our "tax code". I doubt your knowledge though with your history of fudging numbers for shady arguments.

    Sweden has, as seen by most metrics for a successful society in this 36 page long thread a better tax system. Facts.
    Says the guy that didn't know the marginal rate was in the 50s if income is greater than 1.2.  Hilarious.
    I don'rt even know what "income greater that 1.2" or "marginal rate" means. I'ts not part of my english vocabulary, I am not an accountant at an international company by trade.

    How about taking that in swedish instead toughguy? Lets see how hilarious that would be.

    Does "50s" refer to the era you are still stuck in compared to Sweden?

    Puss och kram
    Oh no way!  Snap!  Was that the internet board equivalent of getting in my face?  

    I know you're not an accountant.  You don't understand the expense side of anything for which you advocate,  only the benefit side. In American schools,  it's customary to learn remedial economics.  It's very helpful in life. 
    In Swedish schools they can't remove teaching kids about evolution.
    They can't in Virginia either,  so I don't what your point is. 
    I am pretty sure you actually do know what my point is. If "know" is the word you missed there.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    U.S.A.
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    People defending ASAP Rocky with their TMZ "facts" and the US justice system, attacking Sweden and the handling of this: 0

    Swedens justice system, rule of law and actual facts: 1
    My guess is your knowledge of the Swedish justice system is line with your knowledge of your tax code.  And all of those are just marginally better than your knowledge of anything about the States not associated with a movie. 
    And I do know of our "tax code". I doubt your knowledge though with your history of fudging numbers for shady arguments.

    Sweden has, as seen by most metrics for a successful society in this 36 page long thread a better tax system. Facts.
    Says the guy that didn't know the marginal rate was in the 50s if income is greater than 1.2.  Hilarious.
    I don'rt even know what "income greater that 1.2" or "marginal rate" means. I'ts not part of my english vocabulary, I am not an accountant at an international company by trade.

    How about taking that in swedish instead toughguy? Lets see how hilarious that would be.

    Does "50s" refer to the era you are still stuck in compared to Sweden?

    Puss och kram
    Oh no way!  Snap!  Was that the internet board equivalent of getting in my face?  

    I know you're not an accountant.  You don't understand the expense side of anything for which you advocate,  only the benefit side. In American schools,  it's customary to learn remedial economics.  It's very helpful in life. 
    In Swedish schools they can't remove teaching kids about evolution.
    They can't in Virginia either,  so I don't what your point is. 
    I am pretty sure you actually do know what my point is. If "know" is the word you missed there.
    Im sure your point will display an  ignorance of the federal system. 
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,446
    Canada
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    People defending ASAP Rocky with their TMZ "facts" and the US justice system, attacking Sweden and the handling of this: 0

    Swedens justice system, rule of law and actual facts: 1
    My guess is your knowledge of the Swedish justice system is line with your knowledge of your tax code.  And all of those are just marginally better than your knowledge of anything about the States not associated with a movie. 
    And I do know of our "tax code". I doubt your knowledge though with your history of fudging numbers for shady arguments.

    Sweden has, as seen by most metrics for a successful society in this 36 page long thread a better tax system. Facts.
    Says the guy that didn't know the marginal rate was in the 50s if income is greater than 1.2.  Hilarious.
    I don'rt even know what "income greater that 1.2" or "marginal rate" means. I'ts not part of my english vocabulary, I am not an accountant at an international company by trade.

    How about taking that in swedish instead toughguy? Lets see how hilarious that would be.

    Does "50s" refer to the era you are still stuck in compared to Sweden?

    Puss och kram
    Oh no way!  Snap!  Was that the internet board equivalent of getting in my face?  

    I know you're not an accountant.  You don't understand the expense side of anything for which you advocate,  only the benefit side. In American schools,  it's customary to learn remedial economics.  It's very helpful in life. 
    In Swedish schools they can't remove teaching kids about evolution.
    They can't in Virginia either,  so I don't what your point is. 
    I am pretty sure you actually do know what my point is. If "know" is the word you missed there.
    Im sure your point will display an  ignorance of the federal system. 
    I bet. 
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Ledbetterman10
    Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,991
    Cute attempt at a comeback but my point here is that Sweden doesn't seem to offer much culturally for the world, and that other than Tom Green putting his bum on you, I don't know a single thing about Swedish entertainment or pop-culture. Where's the bands, movies, and politicians? You are obessed with ours...but I've never heard of any of yours except that Ghost band I saw open for Iron Maiden. 

    So what do you have for us? Cause we have a lot for you. Even Trump. Hell, he provides you with something, even if it's only something to bitch about. 
    I don't think I need to communicate with you anymore. If you have missed this. Then what would be the point?

    https://youtu.be/xFrGuyw1V8s


    Oh my god. No way you just referenced ABBA as your fucking cultural export. Wow.

    I actually checked some famous Swedish people to be fair. There's Ivan Drago, the nihilist from the Big Lebowski (or Slippery Pete from Seinfeld if you prefer), Tiger Woods' ex-wife, and a bunch people I've never heard of. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/sweden.php

    No Pearl Jams or Ocasio-Cortezs over there. That's too bad. I can understand why you're so obessed with America. You got shit. 
    2000: Camden 1, 2003: Philly, State College, Camden 1, MSG 2, Hershey, 2004: Reading, 2005: Philly, 2006: Camden 1, 2, East Rutherford 1, 2007: Lollapalooza, 2008: Camden 1, Washington D.C., MSG 1, 2, 2009: Philly 1, 2, 3, 4, 2010: Bristol, MSG 2, 2011: PJ20 1, 2, 2012: Made In America, 2013: Brooklyn 2, Philly 2, 2014: Denver, 2015: Global Citizen Festival, 2016: Philly 2, Fenway 1, 2018: Fenway 1, 2, 2021: Sea. Hear. Now. 2022: Camden, 2024Philly 2, 2025: Pittsburgh 1

    Pearl Jam bootlegs:
    http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,449
    so pop culture is where we're at with this comparison? are you SERIOUS? in the age of trump as president, I'd think you americans would do you damnedest to stop using famousness as a measuring stick for global notoriety. jesus h christ. 
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,446
    edited July 2019
    Canada
    Cute attempt at a comeback but my point here is that Sweden doesn't seem to offer much culturally for the world, and that other than Tom Green putting his bum on you, I don't know a single thing about Swedish entertainment or pop-culture. Where's the bands, movies, and politicians? You are obessed with ours...but I've never heard of any of yours except that Ghost band I saw open for Iron Maiden. 

    So what do you have for us? Cause we have a lot for you. Even Trump. Hell, he provides you with something, even if it's only something to bitch about. 
    I don't think I need to communicate with you anymore. If you have missed this. Then what would be the point?

    https://youtu.be/xFrGuyw1V8s


    Oh my god. No way you just referenced ABBA as your fucking cultural export. Wow.

    I actually checked some famous Swedish people to be fair. There's Ivan Drago, the nihilist from the Big Lebowski (or Slippery Pete from Seinfeld if you prefer), Tiger Woods' ex-wife, and a bunch people I've never heard of. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/sweden.php

    No Pearl Jams or Ocasio-Cortezs over there. That's too bad. I can understand why you're so obessed with America. You got shit. 
    Would just correct you on one thing. "We got shit" should be "We got a society which was built for and tries to work for its citizens and not for the  rich like the US". 

    Otherwise you are pretty correct. Yes. The nihilist (Peter Stormare) from The Big Lebowski etc are swedish.
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Ledbetterman10
    Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,991
    edited July 2019
    so pop culture is where we're at with this comparison? are you SERIOUS? in the age of trump as president, I'd think you americans would do you damnedest to stop using famousness as a measuring stick for global notoriety. jesus h christ. 
    Yeah I am SERIOUS. He's just a troll that's trying to rile everyone up with anti-American bullshit. So why not compare the arts from both countries and note that America has contributed much more to the world in that regard than Sweden has. Or can we only compare politics? Does EVERYTHING need to be about Donald Trump? Jesus H. Christ is right. 
    2000: Camden 1, 2003: Philly, State College, Camden 1, MSG 2, Hershey, 2004: Reading, 2005: Philly, 2006: Camden 1, 2, East Rutherford 1, 2007: Lollapalooza, 2008: Camden 1, Washington D.C., MSG 1, 2, 2009: Philly 1, 2, 3, 4, 2010: Bristol, MSG 2, 2011: PJ20 1, 2, 2012: Made In America, 2013: Brooklyn 2, Philly 2, 2014: Denver, 2015: Global Citizen Festival, 2016: Philly 2, Fenway 1, 2018: Fenway 1, 2, 2021: Sea. Hear. Now. 2022: Camden, 2024Philly 2, 2025: Pittsburgh 1

    Pearl Jam bootlegs:
    http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
  • Ledbetterman10
    Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,991
    edited July 2019
    Cute attempt at a comeback but my point here is that Sweden doesn't seem to offer much culturally for the world, and that other than Tom Green putting his bum on you, I don't know a single thing about Swedish entertainment or pop-culture. Where's the bands, movies, and politicians? You are obessed with ours...but I've never heard of any of yours except that Ghost band I saw open for Iron Maiden. 

    So what do you have for us? Cause we have a lot for you. Even Trump. Hell, he provides you with something, even if it's only something to bitch about. 
    I don't think I need to communicate with you anymore. If you have missed this. Then what would be the point?

    https://youtu.be/xFrGuyw1V8s


    Oh my god. No way you just referenced ABBA as your fucking cultural export. Wow.

    I actually checked some famous Swedish people to be fair. There's Ivan Drago, the nihilist from the Big Lebowski (or Slippery Pete from Seinfeld if you prefer), Tiger Woods' ex-wife, and a bunch people I've never heard of. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/sweden.php

    No Pearl Jams or Ocasio-Cortezs over there. That's too bad. I can understand why you're so obessed with America. You got shit. 
    Would just correct you on one thing. "We got shit" should be "We got a society which was built for and tries to work for its citizens and not for the  rich like the US". 

    Otherwise you are pretty correct. Yes. The nihilist (Peter Stormare) from The Big Lebowski etc are swedish.
    Actually "We Got Shit" is a one-stop shop for all your Pearl Jam bootleg needs!

    http://wegotshit.blogspot.com

    And as I take a quick look at the "page views by country," I see that Sweden isn't in the top-10. Spread the word to your countrymen. I'm not hosting these boots and compilations just for evil Americans. 
    Post edited by Ledbetterman10 on
    2000: Camden 1, 2003: Philly, State College, Camden 1, MSG 2, Hershey, 2004: Reading, 2005: Philly, 2006: Camden 1, 2, East Rutherford 1, 2007: Lollapalooza, 2008: Camden 1, Washington D.C., MSG 1, 2, 2009: Philly 1, 2, 3, 4, 2010: Bristol, MSG 2, 2011: PJ20 1, 2, 2012: Made In America, 2013: Brooklyn 2, Philly 2, 2014: Denver, 2015: Global Citizen Festival, 2016: Philly 2, Fenway 1, 2018: Fenway 1, 2, 2021: Sea. Hear. Now. 2022: Camden, 2024Philly 2, 2025: Pittsburgh 1

    Pearl Jam bootlegs:
    http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    U.S.A.
    Cute attempt at a comeback but my point here is that Sweden doesn't seem to offer much culturally for the world, and that other than Tom Green putting his bum on you, I don't know a single thing about Swedish entertainment or pop-culture. Where's the bands, movies, and politicians? You are obessed with ours...but I've never heard of any of yours except that Ghost band I saw open for Iron Maiden. 

    So what do you have for us? Cause we have a lot for you. Even Trump. Hell, he provides you with something, even if it's only something to bitch about. 
    I don't think I need to communicate with you anymore. If you have missed this. Then what would be the point?

    https://youtu.be/xFrGuyw1V8s


    Oh my god. No way you just referenced ABBA as your fucking cultural export. Wow.

    I actually checked some famous Swedish people to be fair. There's Ivan Drago, the nihilist from the Big Lebowski (or Slippery Pete from Seinfeld if you prefer), Tiger Woods' ex-wife, and a bunch people I've never heard of. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/sweden.php

    No Pearl Jams or Ocasio-Cortezs over there. That's too bad. I can understand why you're so obessed with America. You got shit. 
    Would just correct you on one thing. "We got shit" should be "We got a society which was built for and tries to work for its citizens and not for the  rich like the US". 

    Otherwise you are pretty correct. Yes. The nihilist (Peter Stormare) from The Big Lebowski etc are swedish.
    Yeah but you're on the "take" side,  blissfully unaware of the "give" side. 
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    U.S.A.
    so pop culture is where we're at with this comparison? are you SERIOUS? in the age of trump as president, I'd think you americans would do you damnedest to stop using famousness as a measuring stick for global notoriety. jesus h christ. 
    So being able to see,  for example,  10 pearl jam shows within 5 hours drive shouldn't be in the plus column for where I live? 
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