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Title: 2010 Freedom Index -- Canada more Free than U.S.
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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: 49666
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.
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#61. To: WhiteSands, Skip Intro, Fred Mertz (#52)
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So says the wacko who supports bombing "liberal cities." Fuck off, Whitey, you mental case.
Then you'd better hurry up, you're opportunity to live a tax free, regulation free, gun toten', libertarian fantasy may be coming to an end. From Wikipedia Somalia, from 1991 to 2006, is cited as a real-world example of a stateless society and legal system.[1][2] Since the fall of Siad Barre's government in January 1991, there had been no permanent national government in Somalia[3] until the current Transitional Federal Government. Large areas of the country such as Puntland, and Galmudug are internationally unrecognized autonomous regions, while Somaliland is a de facto sovereign state. The remaining areas, including the capital Mogadishu, were divided into smaller territories ruled by competing warlords. In many areas there were (and still are) no formal regulations or licensing requirements for businesses and individuals. Somalia is currently claimed as the sovereign territory of the Transitional Federal Government, internationally recognized as the Government of Somalia. Before December 2006, the TFG controlled only the town of Baidoa, the sixth largest city.[3] The intervention of Ethiopian government forces following the rise of the Islamic Courts Union, culminating in the latter's defeat in the Battle of Baidoa, allowed the TFG to expand its control under the protection of the Ethiopians. The TFG has not been able to effectively collect taxes, has no notable finances or real power base,[4] and has struggled to exert control over Mogadishu since an attempted move in late December 2006.
You fookin morons just can't help yourselves, can you?
They're already unofficially self-bombing their own liberal cities. Have you seen Detroit? Liberal PCism helped Muslims bomb NYC on 9/11. NO "profiling" inevitably means "liberal cities" will be cratered from within or without. You, Meguro, are the one who supports the extermination of pre-born babies and Christians, you flaming fascist.
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.
I'll save you the time; They're "free" to surgically become boys-from-girls, or girls-from-boys at the drop of a hat. Isn't that "freedom" to you?
But I don't understand; Do you expect gay Leftists festooning either site? Has it ever occurred to you that you're at the wrong forum either way?
We can if not for leftist loons running amok and completely f***ing the country up with its ever gargantuan over governance and regulations, it's obsessive "diversity-is-our-strength" mantra, its socialism, it's moral relativism, its sabotage of education, the economy, and American industry during the last 20 years or so. Medical bankruptcy does not exist in countries with universal health coverage like Japan, Canada, Great Britain, Taiwan, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Finland, and France, just to name a quick dozen.33;33; But, here in the wealthiest, most powerful country in the world, medical debt forces many people into bankruptcy. Yes, but those countries are basically racially or nationally monolithic, and of whom don't have to cover 30 million illegals invaders, and NEVER have to spend a fraction of their GNP on national defense. WE'VE ALWAYS paid for theirs. Moreover, their health care is grossly INFERIOR. Especially in the non-Scandinavian countries and Switzerland. You have also discounted the regulatory nightmare, liability (thanks to lawyers), and rampant fraud and lawsuits here in America.
You forget "fat," "stupid," and "drunk."
And Freddy, you are still sniffing around for and braying heavily for Dwarf's lycra-skin blend sack.
I'm starting to think hypocrites invented the Democrat party as something to inhabit. Not the other way around. That and the wheels came of Skivvy's wagon when war got shown the door. Sad watching them bumble around.
Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron)
Well stated. Mom of Lucy - please fire up another bowl of weed, incense stick, and 'Strawberry Alarm Clock' album, and contemplate this.
"Sad"? Yeah, in a clinical sense. Funny in an entertainment value sense. Liberals require enablers and other parrots to validate their insanity and self-denials. It's truly amazing to note how unprincipled these people are, and how the "truth" is ALWAYS relative. There can be no such thing as a sane liberal-Leftist.
I don't support bombing liberal cities. I agree with them, that the US should not defend them. It's your syph talking again.
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That's what the Democrat party is for. It justifies, perpetuates and houses unprincipled people. Some people are just no damn good. Born rotten, greedy and self-absorbed and dammit, they deserve political representation, too! I just wish there was a way to hijack their computer cams. I'd love to see their expressions as they eat shit in this election.
Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron)
Excuses are like a**holes, every bodys got one. ...NEVER have to spend a fraction of their GNP on national defense. WE'VE ALWAYS paid for theirs. Japan, 0.8% GDP; Canada, 1.1% GDP; Great Britain, 2.4% GDP; Taiwan, 2.2% GDP; Germany, 1.5% GDP; Italy, 1.8% GDP; Switzerland, 1% of GDP; Sweden, 1.5% GDP; Norway, 1.9% GDP; Austria, 0.8% GDP; Finland, 2% GDP; France, 2.6% GDP. Guess they do pay a fraction of their GDP on defense. Just for comparison, the US spends 4.6% GDP and ranks 25th. Twenty-four countries spend a higher percentage of their GDP on defense including Singapore which spends 4.9% GDP. Moreover, their health care is grossly INFERIOR. Especially in the non-Scandinavian countries and Switzerland. Okay - same list: Japan, ranks 10th; Canada, ranks 30th; Great Britain,ranks 18; Taiwan*, Germany, ranks 25; Italy, ranks 2; Switzerland, ranks 20 (second highest cost after the US) Sweden, ranks 23; Norway, ranks 11; Austria, ranks 9; Finland, ranks 31; and France ranks number 1. * Taiwan gets healthy; America should look to Taiwan as a model on healthcare. After all, Taiwan based its successful new system on US Medicare. webcache.googleuserconten...nk&gl=us&client=firefox-a You have also discounted the regulatory nightmare, liability (thanks to lawyers), and rampant fraud and lawsuits here in America. Of course your talking corporate fraud and doctors suing their HMO employers and drug companies suing each other. A lot of that suing and fraud stuff going on in the private sector.
I'm not your servant.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anarchy_in_Somalia A conservative paradise from 1991 to 2006.
Hey Fartsky, let us know what kind of home you find there.
I doubt he'll take the opportunity to be all he can be without government on his back.
Off topic and lacks empathy Does display your continued hypocrisy though.
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Off topic? We is talking about comparative freedom right? As for empathy - depends on your point of view, I guess. Does display your continued hypocrisy though. Funny, I was just thinking that about you.
You disagree with the following points of view: Jesus said: “as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise." Mohamed said: "Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you." Rabbi Hillel said: “What is hateful to yourself, do not do to your fellow man. That is the whole Torah; the rest is just commentary.”
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The TFG has not been able to effectively collect taxes, has no notable finances or real power base Why would I be looking for a home in Africa? You liberals are really retarded. Yet it survives.
Why would you think that?
Who's "them", Whitey? The demons in your head?
Well stated. Yeah, fuck off Whitey.
War wasn't shown the door. He departed on his own accord. I'm certain aka loser will be happy to verify this fact.
You'd rather live under socialism?
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.
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'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.
What's your business, if I may ask?
I've never experienced any racism there. A lot of the cab drivers are Polynesians. Some of them with give you an earful about the Chinese majority. It's no different than here. You live in Japan. I've been to Japan 25+ times. I find Japanese society to be very racist. They are extraordinarily polite, but underneath you can tell that many of them just don't like you. There are bars and restaurants that don't allow non-Japanese (they post signs saying so). If you ask anyone in Tokyo about recommendations for restaurants or bars, they almost always point you to the Roppongi district, which is were many foreigners hang out. In spite of this I love to travel to Japan, but I could never live there.
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.
You need psychiatric evaluation.
Trolling again faggot freddie?
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?
I certainly cannot deny that racism exists in Japan, as it most certainly does. But not every Japanese person is a racist, and while it wasn't always easy (in large part because of language barrier), I have formed both business and personal relationships with Japanese people. Honestly, at least here in Tokyo, there are hardly any places left that exclude foreigners. And what I'm discovering, is that the Japanese touts that hang outside business establishments trying to lure in customers, or now even trying to lure me, a gaijin, in. This used to never happen. I'm sure this is mostly happening due to the rather adverse economic situation in Japan (yes, gaijin-san's money is just as good as nihon-jin's!), but at least it's a start. But Japan has a long way to go. If you ask anyone in Tokyo about recommendations for restaurants or bars, they almost always point you to the Roppongi district, which is were many foreigners hang out. In spite of this I love to travel to Japan, but I could never live there. Ha ha! I hate Roppongi. It's the worst part of Tokyo. Well, I can recommend you places in other areas of Tokyo if you like. :-) What's funny is that I'm starting to have Japanese people asking ME for recommendations. Again, something I wouldn't ever expect to happen in Japan. :-) I've also had Japanese people tell me that the life of the foreigner in Japan is better and freer, because we don't have to conform to the norms of Japanese society. They may have a point.
Has your top answered yet? To: war ”Am I a liberal or a conservative?” -----------------------------------------------------------
You share a kindred spirit with the posters here that believe people should be shot based on their political views.
#62. To: Ibluafartsky (#60)
Sheikh Hassan Mahdi, a high-ranking official with Hizbul Islam, told a Mogadishu radio station the group is ready to talk with the Somali government
#63. To: lucysmom (#62)
From Wikipedia December 2006.
#64. To: meguro, Skid Mark, Mrs. Bullet (#61)
So says the wacko who supports bombing "liberal cities."
#65. To: jwpegler (#41)
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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.
#66. To: meguro (#9)
How in the world is Singapore up there? I'll have to analyze the data.
#67. To: meguro (#14)
This site is hardly better than LP, especially considering that it's largely filled with past and present LP posters.
#68. To: lucysmom (#20)
The US ranks 37th. Certainly we can do better than that.
#69. To: A K A Stone, Skid Mark (#33)
Hey Skip why are you a hypocrite?
#70. To: Tampon For Fred Mertz, WhiteSands (#35)
You've got the stupid cracker looking back over her shoulder. LOLOL
#71. To: Liberator, A K A Stone (#69)
#72. To: jwpegler, lucysmom (#44)
The reason prices are low in Singapore is primary due to people having to pay their own bills, just like you pay your own grocery bill. Singapore created a nation of healthcare shoppers, while the U.S. created a nation of people who leech off of the productive part of the economy.
#73. To: Rudgear, A K A Stone (#71)
I'm starting to think hypocrites invented the Democrat party as something to inhabit. Not the other way around. That and the wheels came of Skivvy's wagon when war got shown the door. Sad watching them bumble around.
#74. To: meguro (#61)
Liberals:
-Pro nuclear proliferation.
-Support fundamentalist religion that execute gays.
-Have no issues with inmate abuse.
-In discussions to release J.Pollard.
#75. To: Liberator (#73)
Liberals require enablers and other parrots to validate their insanity and self-denials. It's truly amazing to note how unprincipled these people are, and how the "truth" is ALWAYS relative.
#76. To: Liberator (#68)
Yes, but...
#77. To: Liberator (#72)
please fire up another bowl of weed...
#78. To: Ibluafartsky (#60)
On January 3, 2011 the GOP assumes responsibility for deficit spending.
#79. To: lucysmom, ibluafartsky (#62)
The TFG has not been able to effectively collect taxes, has no notable finances or real power base,[4] and has struggled to exert control over Mogadishu since an attempted move in late December 2006
On January 3, 2011 the GOP assumes responsibility for deficit spending.
#80. To: go65, ibluafartsky (#79)
Hey Fartsky, let us know what kind of home you find there.
#81. To: lucysmom (#80)
I doubt he'll take the opportunity to be all he can be without government on his back.
Liberals:
-Pro nuclear proliferation.
-Support fundamentalist religion that execute gays.
-Have no issues with inmate abuse.
-In discussions to release J.Pollard.
#82. To: WhiteSands (#81)
Off topic and lacks empathy
#83. To: lucysmom (#82)
As for empathy - depends on your point of view, I guess.
Liberals:
-Pro nuclear proliferation.
-Support fundamentalist religion that execute gays.
-Have no issues with inmate abuse.
-In discussions to release J.Pollard.
#84. To: go65 (#79)
let us know what kind of home you find there.
#85. To: WhiteSands (#83)
You disagree with the following points of view...
#86. To: WhiteSands (#74)
I agree with them, that the US should not defend them.
#87. To: meguro, WhiteSands (#61)
Fuck off, Whitey, you mental case.
#88. To: Rudgear, Luberator, WhiteCracker (#71)
That and the wheels came of Skivvy's wagon when war got shown the door.
#89. To: Ibluafartsky (#84)
(Edited)
Why would I be looking for a home in Africa? You liberals are really retarded.
On January 3, 2011 the GOP assumes responsibility for deficit spending.
#90. To: meguro (#65)
(Edited)
but it would be a great launching pad to all the other countries in Southeast Asia.
"To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves is sinful and tyrannical." -- Thomas Jefferson
#91. To: jwpegler (#90)
(Edited)
That is definitely part of the attraction. I also like the tropical weather.
#92. To: meguro (#91)
I guess you're also not concerned with gun ownership?
"To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves is sinful and tyrannical." -- Thomas Jefferson
#93. To: jwpegler (#92)
In my business I need high speed internet access, access to a major airport, and low taxes.
#94. To: meguro (#91)
(Edited)
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.
"To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves is sinful and tyrannical." -- Thomas Jefferson
#95. To: meguro (#93)
What's your business, if I may ask?
"To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves is sinful and tyrannical." -- Thomas Jefferson
#96. To: go65 (#89)
You'd rather live under socialism?
#97. To: Fred Mertz, meguro, WhiteSands (#87)
fuck off Whitey.
#98. To: jwpegler (#95)
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.
#99. To: jwpegler (#94)
You live in Japan. I've been to Japan 25+ times. I find Japanese society to be very racist. They are extraordinarily polite, but underneath you can tell that many of them just don't like you. There are bars and restaurants that don't allow non-Japanese (they post signs saying so).
#100. To: Fred Mertz (#87)
Fred Mertz posted on 2010-06-16 11:39:38 ET
Liberals:
-Pro nuclear proliferation.
-Support fundamentalist religion that execute gays.
-Have no issues with inmate abuse.
-In discussions to release J.Pollard.
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