Canuckistani

The NDP seems to be becoming viable as a governing party (early days tho) and I will likely vote for them. But to think they'll be any less corrupt once in power is delusional. They have their base to pay off, same as any other party, and the ministers of any party get to liking the perks that come with the jobs, and figure they are entitled to their entitlements. So really the only question for people is whether the NDP delivers policies that benefit them.

Then we should vote for him. Problem is, one person's Robin is another persons robber. And we have lots of Joe the Plumbers among us.

Some of the toughest immigration laws in Europe - it sure does sound like they limit immigration. It also sounds like they opened the doors a bit, didn't like the result and have now closed them again. I mean this is such a minor point. Boges thought he had an argument that Denmark can't be a good place to live because it's not having people "flock" there. It's pretty easily refuted by showing they can't flock there if Denmark won't let them in. Now you're arguing that Denmark did have people flocking there. By Boges' logic, that must make Denmark one wonderful place to live. Do you guys have any logical consistency in your arguments, or just pick at any point to be contrary?

You guys will argue any little point, huh? So whatever the reason, even if Denmark is less populated than Nunavut, they have chosen to limit immigration. That's why people don't flock there.Oh, and: Population density Canada = 3.3/km2, US = 33/km2, Denmark = 129/km2

But did more leave than moved there because immigration is restricted? You don't think if Denmark had an open door policy, it would attract many immigrants? Canada takes more immigrants per capita than any other nation. If there's a mass exodus of Danes, they're sure not coming here. Compare that to the Irish, who after the severe beating their laissez faire economy took in 2008 are coming here in droves. By all indicators Denmark is a very good country to live. Just because Fletch doesn't like it, doesn't mean the people who stay behind are unhappy with it. In fact they seem very happy with it.

Wait, I see what you did there. Nice acrobatics. I guess people will throw the race card at anything. You asked why people were not flocking to immigrate to the Scandinavian countries. I answered that they are small countries which restrict immigration. That's why people don't flock there - they're not allowed, there's no room. What does any of that have to do with race?

I just hope it doesn't hurt too much.

Good reply. It doesn't invalidate the survey tho. These results don't mean that everybody in Denmark is happier than everybody in Canada, just that within the limits of subjective self-report a majority are. And not by very much. Each country will have people that are ecstatic and some that are totall miserable.

Maybe you'll find this helpful: http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/economics/how-s-life/subjective-well-being_9789264121164-14-en It's easy to just call bullshit, but you've got to have something to go on. The OECD is a pretty solid organization, they're not going to do what you've alleged.

Because they are small countries that don't have an open door policy to immigration. Otherwise many people would flock there.

I would probably like it there. It has a stronger welfare state will greater income equality, yet a high standard of living. People in Copenhagen cycle every where - good stuff. It all depends what you like, but economically it doesn't sound any worse than Canada.

Yes, I've heard that about the debt - seems to be working for them tho. You like it better here, that's great, but it sure doesn't sound like the hellhole you make it out to be.

I'm sure they would be delighted to tell you if you just asked. Unfortunately the article I listed doesn't address your questions. But you saying it means nothing means nothing, since you have nothing to back up your contention that this is a bullshit survey. Why is it you think that the OECD and or 214/7 Wall Street are mickey mouse outfits?

I wonder how they manage that with not working or only working at McD's?

How, if "they ask 10,000 Canadians from all over the country in all walks of life" does that mean nothing?

Sounds nothing like Denmark.

Sure, a guess pulled out of you know where. This is OECD data analysed by 24/7 Wall Street. I doubt that an organization that does analysis for equity and global investors is all that left leaning or wants unions everywhere. You should do a bit of research before you spout off.

You really should ask them. My bet would be on the former.

The CIA bit wasn't about people being happy. It was a look at the facts of the Danish economy, and that economy is doing very well. They got hit by the theftcession (ie 2008) same as everybody, but they're still doing very well. Maybe Fletch lost his job there and so is unhappy, but that doesn't represent the country as a whole.

Life Satisfaction - they asked some people some questions would be my guess. Same questions they asked some people in other countries.

People will always bitch about something, there are always problems, things can always be better. The point is that over all Denmark is doing very well. As is Canada for that matter - doesn't stop me bitching. But to hold up Denmark as an example of a problem country doesn't make much sense. As for your last sentence, we'll just ignore that I think.

Nah, I'm going to go with the CIA's analysis. Also take a look at my happiest countries post - by co-incidence, Denmark is number one.

This is the first topic I've started here. If I've broken any rules, LMK. http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/the-happiest-countries-in-the-world.html?page=1

Take a deep breath. Take the kids away and put them where? Do you know what foster care costs, and that's the broken system we have? Do you know anything about the system or just spouting stuff? Food bank - as I said, how does that help a kid that isn't getting food cooked at home?

Denmark https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/da.html