girlfreddyApr 28, 2024

Why the Swedes love doing something that Americans hate

https://lemmy.ca/post/20210925

Why the Swedes love doing something that Americans hate - Lemmy.ca

Sweden is infamous for having some of the highest taxes in the world, and yet the country’s tax agency is still one of Sweden’s most trusted institutions. The Swedish attitude towards tax contrasts sharply with many countries where taxes can be a deeply divisive issue. We investigate what this says about Swedish society and how the popularity of the welfare state might survive growing challenges in the future.

Show threadhenfredemarsApr 28, 2024
It’s because we get so little for those taxes. If we actually had functional services, I would feel like it’s worth it.
Show threadillahApr 28, 2024

Also Sweden’s population is about the size of Los Angeles county. Every time I see Scandinavia held up as something to aspire to folks should remember how small and historically homogenous these countries are.

Comparing the US to the EU as a whole is a much more accurate way to look at things, with us states being akin to eu member countries.

Show threadsuction
There are many different languages spoken in the EU, which alone disqualifies it for any comparison to the US
Apr 29, 2024 at 6:15amWeb
Show threadillahApr 30, 2024

I feel reasonably confident that there are just as many languages spoken in just Los Angeles county, if there are any parallels to NYC:

untappedcities.com/…/fun-maps-nyc-is-most-linguis…

Fun Maps: NYC is Most Linguistically Diverse Urban Area in the World - Untapped New York

Did you know that NYC residents speak at least 637 languages and dialects? An impressive new map highlights the linguistic diversity of New York City.

Untapped New York
Show threadsuctionApr 30, 2024
Officially, you dumb fuck? Just stop