Title: 2010 Freedom Index -- Canada more Free than U.S. Source:
Heritage Foundation URL Source:http://www.heritage.org/index/Ranking.aspx Published:Oct 22, 2010 Author:staff Post Date:2010-10-22 17:46:19 by jwpegler Keywords:None Views:49675 Comments:100
15 freest countries:
Hong Kong
89.7
Singapore
86.1
Australia
82.6
New Zealand
82.1
Ireland
81.3
Switzerland
81.1
Canada
80.4
United States
78.0
Denmark
77.9
Chile
77.2
United Kingdom
76.5
Mauritius
76.3
Bahrain
76.3
Luxombourg
75.4
Netherlands
75.0
U.S. drops from "free" to "mostly free". As usual, Hong Kong and Singapore are on top.
I've been to Singapore many times. It is a really, really nice place. In fact, if I ever decided to leave the U.S., Singapore would be on my very short list of places to move.
I've been to Singapore many times. It is a really, really nice place. In fact, if I ever decided to leave the U.S., Singapore would be on my very short list of places to move.
Really? Surprised to hear this from someone who strikes me as somewhat of a libertarian (perhaps I've miscategorized your political position?).
I've been there a couple of times myself, most recently last year (I happen to currently live in Tokyo, Japan), and while aspects of it are indeed nice (great food!), you do realize that it has a rather authoritarian government, no? Almost kind of a benign dictatorship... very little political freedom.
But I guess as long as you steer clear of speaking out against the government, drugs, and chewing gum (:- ) ) you'll be fine.
Personally I find it a bit too orderly for my tastes, but it would be a great launching pad to all the other countries in Southeast Asia.
but it would be a great launching pad to all the other countries in Southeast Asia.
That is definitely part of the attraction. I also like the tropical weather.
Yes I am a libertarian. Singapore has as freer economy than does the U.S. It's a good place to make money. Singapore is also a short flight to a lot of great places to vacation and have fun.
I don't use drugs and the WTO forced Singapore to allow the importation of gum.
That is definitely part of the attraction. I also like the tropical weather.
Yes I am a libertarian. Singapore has as freer economy than does the U.S. It's a good place to make money. Singapore is also a short flight to a lot of great places to vacation and have fun.
I don't use drugs and the WTO forced Singapore to allow the importation of gum.
On balance, it's a pretty nice place.
Yeah, it certainly has things going for it, and if you like that climate, all the better.
However...
I guess you're also not concerned with gun ownership?
There's also a bit a racism on the part of the ethnic Chinese there, from what I understand. I think I may have been a victim of it once when I was visiting. I was trying to hail a cab. It was pouring rain out. No cabs would stop for me. Instead, they would drive down the street and pick up a Chinese person. It also possible that they just couldn't pick me up where I was standing. I found out later that there are designated taxi stands in Singapore, but other times I was able to hail a cab anywhere, so I'm not sure. It just seemed suspicious to me.
Also, the government controls the media in Singapore, the very thing you were complaining about in regards to NPR. You realize that, right?
These are the reasons why I find it strange you would like Singapore so much.
I guess you're also not concerned with gun ownership?
I'm not leaving the U.S. If I did, I would look at Singapore, Costa Rica, maybe Panama, and the Philippines (just because my wife is from there).
Yes, gun ownership is something that concerns me, but I am mainly concerned with the ability to make a lot of money and keep as much of it as possible. In my business I need high speed internet access, access to a major airport, and low taxes.
IT Consultant to large companies. I was a VP at a large consulting company that did business in 30+ countries on 4 continents. I started my own company last year.
IT Consultant to large companies. I was a VP at a large consulting company that did business in 30+ countries on 4 continents. I started my own company last year.
I'm a software developer myself. Currently doing iPhone/iPad development and some Django/Python website development as well. Do you do any business in Japan?
