| Because they are also part of scandinavia, same with Iceland if you didn't know~ And wtf is up with the hate on Finland and Iceland? ._. |
RabbiacMay 7, 2013 7:07 AM
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Liph said: Because they are also part of scandinavia, same with Iceland if you didn't know~ And wtf is up with the hate on Finland and Iceland? ._. Finland is not part of Scandinavia. |
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| According to the strictest definition yes, but last time I check our history Finland has been more useful to Sweden than Norway or Denmark, so I rather have a union that includes Finland too >.> |
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Liph said: According to the strictest definition yes, but last time I check our history Finland was more useful to Sweden than Norway so I rather have them as "Allies" actually >.> No, it's the definition. The word Scandinavia has always been used to describe the three kingdoms of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The red you'll see is what constitutes as Scandinavia proper. These countries are very closely linked both ethnically, culturally, and linguistically. Historically, Scandinavia has always consisted of these three nations. These people have more in common with Germany for example, than they ever will with Finland. If anything, we could include you because of your lovely accent, and beautiful women (though your food is shit). Only problem then would be that everyone would have to speak English. |
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Sanjur0May 7, 2013 8:03 AM
| @QueenJenny If anything, we could include you because of your lovely accent, and beautiful women (though your food is shit). Only problem then would be that everyone would have to speak English. I'm a Swede so what are you talking about? -.- |
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Liph said: @QueenJenny I'm a Swede so wtf are ya talking about? haha, sorry. I just assumed. Still, the problem I mentioned would remain. |
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| It is northern europe and in the eyes of outsiders it is pretty much the same thing! Anyhow,Croatia,good things: -Hospitable people -Social protection is at least average Bad things: -Corruption -Primitivism -Nationalism -Conservatism -Out of control bureoucracy-honestly to do even the smallest of things you have to get at least 5 documents,numbers,pin codes etc... -Lazyness -Cynicism-seriously,way too much cinicism here... -Political uncorectness -Unequality of all sorts -Undeveloped science -Undeveloped technology -Terrible elementary and secondary education -Unemployment -Terrible economic situation -Once again primitivism -Primitivism -More primitivism -We only have a few months of winter and summer for the rest of the year.We rarely have 'a real' spring or autumn...And I totally dislike summer. |
bluedragon777May 7, 2013 8:02 AM
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bluedragon777 said: It is northern europe and in the eyes of outsiders it is pretty much the same thing! See, to me, that's as bad as not knowing the difference between China and Japan (which is quite common actually). |
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QueenJenny said: Liph said: @QueenJenny I'm a Swede so wtf are ya talking about? haha, sorry. I just assumed. Still, the problem I mentioned would remain. Well, Sweden and Finland are too close to each other to not make a union together |
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Liph said: Well, Sweden and Finland are too close to each other to not make a union together At least they're preferable to MENA-trash, but they still scare me because they're knife-wielding alcoholics. |
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QueenJenny said: bluedragon777 said: It is northern europe and in the eyes of outsiders it is pretty much the same thing! See, to me, that's as bad as not knowing the difference between China and Japan (which is quite common actually). I know,I see the problem there,I am just saying... Anyhow the top destinations I would like to move to is anywhere in Northern Europe(Norway,Finland,Estonia,Denmark,Iceland and especially Sweden,because I think Swedish people are awesome),Japan or Russia. |
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Liph said: Because they are also part of scandinavia, same with Iceland if you didn't know~ And wtf is up with the hate on Finland and Iceland? ._. This is actually quite difficult to talk about. Scandinavia (Geographically): Sweden & Norway. Scandinavia (Culturally): Sweden, Denmark & Norway. Scandinavia (Historically): Sweden, Denmark, Norway & Finland. Norden (The Nordic): Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland & Iceland. |
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QueenJenny said: bluedragon777 said: It is northern europe and in the eyes of outsiders it is pretty much the same thing! See, to me, that's as bad as not knowing the difference between China and Japan (which is quite common actually). I agree it's more common than most think, I've met people who still think anyone from Asia is Chinese. Also cannot count the number of times I've heard of people who think Scotland is part of England. |
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bluedragon777 said: I know,I see the problem there,I am just saying... Anyhow the top destinations I would like to move to is anywhere in Northern Europe(Norway,Finland,Estonia,Denmark,Iceland and especially Sweden,because I think Swedish people are awesome),Japan or Russia. Now where did you get that idea from? Because it couldn't be further from the truth. |
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QueenJenny said: bluedragon777 said: I know,I see the problem there,I am just saying... Anyhow the top destinations I would like to move to is anywhere in Northern Europe(Norway,Finland,Estonia,Denmark,Iceland and especially Sweden,because I think Swedish people are awesome),Japan or Russia. Now where did you get that idea from? Because it couldn't be further from the truth. I wouldn't say that. I would say there is some truth to it! :) We are awesome! :D |
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| @QueenJenny Well I agree that we aren't awesome but you seems to hate everyone... dunno what country you are from but I sure hope I don't end up in a union with ppl like you, sorry~ |
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QueenJenny said: bluedragon777 said: I know,I see the problem there,I am just saying... Anyhow the top destinations I would like to move to is anywhere in Northern Europe(Norway,Finland,Estonia,Denmark,Iceland and especially Sweden,because I think Swedish people are awesome),Japan or Russia. Now where did you get that idea from? Because it couldn't be further from the truth. My opinion.Swedes have some qualities I like.At least in general. |
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Davisx3m said: Liph said: Because they are also part of scandinavia, same with Iceland if you didn't know~ And wtf is up with the hate on Finland and Iceland? ._. This is actually quite difficult to talk about. Scandinavia (Geographically): Sweden & Norway. Scandinavia (Culturally): Sweden, Denmark & Norway. Scandinavia (Historically): Sweden, Denmark, Norway & Finland. Norden (The Nordic): Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland & Iceland. Norden also includes Greenland, the Faroes, and Åland (not that it matters). Historically Finland and Sweden has had close ties, but it hasn't really affected any of the other Nordic nations in any meaningful way as far as I know. |
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QueenJenny said: Davisx3m said: Liph said: Because they are also part of scandinavia, same with Iceland if you didn't know~ And wtf is up with the hate on Finland and Iceland? ._. This is actually quite difficult to talk about. Scandinavia (Geographically): Sweden & Norway. Scandinavia (Culturally): Sweden, Denmark & Norway. Scandinavia (Historically): Sweden, Denmark, Norway & Finland. Norden (The Nordic): Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland & Iceland. Norden also includes Greenland, the Faroes, and Åland (not that it matters). Historically Finland and Sweden has had close ties, but it hasn't really affected any of the other Nordic nations in any meaningful way as far as I know. Yeah but Greenland & The Faroes are a part of Denmark, so didn't include them. Same with Åland since it's a part of Finland. :) |
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Davisx3m said: Yeah but Greenland & The Faroes are a part of Denmark, so didn't include them. Same with Åland since it's a part of Finland. :) They're still autonomous regions, who have their own representatives within the Nordic council, so I thought it was worth mentioning :) Liph said: @QueenJenny Well I agree that we aren't awesome but you seems to hate everyone... dunno what country you are from but I sure hope I don't end up in a union with ppl like you, sorry~ Compared to Norway and Denmark, Sweden is falling behind in terms of national integrity. Thing is, everyone used to be their bitch, but now things seem to work it's way in the opposite direction. |
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QueenJenny said: Compared to Norway and Denmark, Sweden is falling behind in terms of national integrity. Thing is, everyone used to be their bitch, but now things seem to work it's way in the opposite direction. Everything been worsening since Palme died. I can agree with that. But people seem to easily forget what we once were, a progressive, socialist state that was showing the world which way to go. Today we are just one of those states following the Neo-Liberal agenda that the EU and US are shoving up our ass. |
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Davisx3m said: Everything been worsening since Palme died. I can agree with that. But people seem to easily forget what we once were, a progressive, socialist state that was showing the world which way to go. Today we are just one of those states following the Neo-Liberal agenda that the EU and US are shoving up our ass. Well I agree with about half of that statement, because Palme was a completely incompetent twat. |
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QueenJenny said: Davisx3m said: Well I agree with about half of that statement, because Palme was a completely incompetent twat. Yeah, you either love him or hate him. I'm one of the loving ones. |
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Katagari said: From the United States. Pros: Quality of Life Very diverse (In Culture, Climate, and Landscape) Educational system at higher levels Health Care (Which is great because as a whole we are unhealthy) People are friendly for the most part. Entertainment (Though some would disagree) Cons: Prison system (Should be more focus on rehabilitation) Welfare system Lack of Public Transportation Media Political Correctness has gone too far. Politicians Education at the lower levels. All I can think of for the moment. For the most part I enjoy living here, selfish of me to say but I guess it's because I can do anything I want without having any of the cons directly affect my way of living. For now... Health Care in the US, if I remember correctly, it's shit. Friendly people ? Not that much from those I've talked to. |
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Chakaara said: Katagari said: From the United States. Pros: Quality of Life Very diverse (In Culture, Climate, and Landscape) Educational system at higher levels Health Care (Which is great because as a whole we are unhealthy) People are friendly for the most part. Entertainment (Though some would disagree) Cons: Prison system (Should be more focus on rehabilitation) Welfare system Lack of Public Transportation Media Political Correctness has gone too far. Politicians Education at the lower levels. All I can think of for the moment. For the most part I enjoy living here, selfish of me to say but I guess it's because I can do anything I want without having any of the cons directly affect my way of living. For now... Health Care in the US, if I remember correctly, it's shit. Friendly people ? Not that much from those I've talked to. Not going to dispute your first point. Second, I'm sure that Americans are friendly to each other. It's just that the nutjobs and crackpots speak with a louder voice. |
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Nonyflah said: I'm sure that Americans are friendly to each other. It's just that the nutjobs and crackpots speak with a louder voice. Well then, they just don't like me. |
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Nonyflah said: Chakaara said: Katagari said: From the United States. Pros: Quality of Life Very diverse (In Culture, Climate, and Landscape) Educational system at higher levels Health Care (Which is great because as a whole we are unhealthy) People are friendly for the most part. Entertainment (Though some would disagree) Cons: Prison system (Should be more focus on rehabilitation) Welfare system Lack of Public Transportation Media Political Correctness has gone too far. Politicians Education at the lower levels. All I can think of for the moment. For the most part I enjoy living here, selfish of me to say but I guess it's because I can do anything I want without having any of the cons directly affect my way of living. For now... Health Care in the US, if I remember correctly, it's shit. Friendly people ? Not that much from those I've talked to. Not going to dispute your first point. Second, I'm sure that Americans are friendly to each other. It's just that the nutjobs and crackpots speak with a louder voice. Health care is basically what you said in my opinion. I'm from the United States, and I like it but I'm starting to dislike the society more and especially Hollywood and politics. The government forcing everyone to buy health care is unconstitutional and i think it is an insult too. It's like they are saying we can't take care of ourselves who want to take care of themselves. Plus Health care just adds a bunch of debt and makes everything worse. |
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Vinter said: Thorium baby, thorium.Until your oil runs out, and then you know you have a long drop waiting for you. But yea, we should just roll into a big pile already. We get the money, you get the military and infrastructure building (I mean, fuck, Norway's roads are shit, and built by inept politicians) and Denmark can uh. Do whatever it is they do. And if the Finns join, then at least we won't have to worry about Russia making a mess. Chibi-Alice said: Yea, depends, I wouldn't call that thing we get on the westcoast "winter" at all. More like a slightly colder autumn with more rain and sludd and crap :(Bad: Everything is so damn expensive! And winter lasts forever. |
Davisx3m said: Liph said: Because they are also part of scandinavia, same with Iceland if you didn't know~ And wtf is up with the hate on Finland and Iceland? ._. This is actually quite difficult to talk about. Scandinavia (Geographically): Sweden & Norway. Scandinavia (Culturally): Sweden, Denmark & Norway. Scandinavia (Historically): Sweden, Denmark, Norway & Finland. Norden (The Nordic): Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland & Iceland. Finland could only be considered historically part of Scandinavia because for a large portion of history, it was part of Sweden. Yet for some mysterious reason, in over 500 years they didn't manage to learn to speak Swedish. They still speak their ooga-booga made up language where they for some reason feel the need to type every single letter twice in a row. Icelanders though, are decendants of Norwegians. Their language is derived from Old Norse, they were vikings, they share a culture history with Scandinavia. They're like a colony, except now they're broke and have no army. Also their food sucks. But still! :D The problem with having the Finns in a union is that language gap. In order to govern together, you need to understand eachother. A union sort of hinges on intermingling of the languages. It's not a stretch to imagine that Swedes learn to understand Danish, all it takes is some light practice. It's not that different of a language, it's mostly just a very different type of pronunciation. But understanding Finnish? That's not gonna happen. xD Baman said: Vinter said: Thorium baby, thorium.Until your oil runs out, and then you know you have a long drop waiting for you. But yea, we should just roll into a big pile already. We get the money, you get the military and infrastructure building (I mean, fuck, Norway's roads are shit, and built by inept politicians) and Denmark can uh. Do whatever it is they do. And if the Finns join, then at least we won't have to worry about Russia making a mess. Denmark is easily good for farmland. They can be Scandinavia's breadbasket, alongside Scania. They got dat fertile land. |
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Vinter said: Iceland would also be problematic for the same reasons then.The problem with having the Finns in a union is that language gap. In order to govern together, you need to understand eachother. A union sort of hinges on intermingling of the languages. It's not a stretch to imagine that Swedes learn to understand Danish, all it takes is some light practice. It's not that different of a language, it's mostly just a very different type of pronunciation. But understanding Finnish? That's not gonna happen. xD I just wish we still spoke a badass norse derived language like that though. Denmark is easily good for farmland. They can be Scandinavia's breadbasket, alongside Scania. They got dat fertile land. Oh, and not to mention a great buffer against yurop if Germany tries anything funny again. Like, we could rig the entire border with underground nukes. The resulting holes will be great diversity from their normally boring flat landscape too, everyone wins. |
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DatDanimexicanMay 9, 2013 1:56 PM
| Denmark. What i like about Denmark, is probably that it's kinda nice here. The nature is beautiful, or well. The nature we have left, that is. And the welfare system not to forget. I like the idea of that we pay a bit more in taxes to help those who need it, we don't pay for a visit at the doctor or a trip to the hospital since the welfare is taking care of their payment. But what i dislike about this country, is that no matter how hard i try, i can't really feel "at home" here. I don't know why, but this country just doesn't suit me, in my opinion. I don't really know what country does to be honest. Which is why i probably move when i finish my education. The song or Gustav? :p |
bananabent said: Denmark. What i like about Denmark, is probably that it's kinda nice here. The nature is beautiful, or well. The nature we have left, that is. And the welfare system not to forget. I like the idea of that we pay a bit more in taxes to help those who need it, we don't pay for a visit at the doctor or a trip to the hospital since the welfare is taking care of their payment. But what i dislike about this country, is that no matter how hard i try, i can't really feel "at home" here. I don't know why, but this country just doesn't suit me, in my opinion. I don't really know what country does to be honest. Which is why i probably move when i finish my education. The song or Gustav? :p Both. But it's more about how much people talk about this song, than the song itself. |
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DatDanimexican said: bananabent said: Denmark. What i like about Denmark, is probably that it's kinda nice here. The nature is beautiful, or well. The nature we have left, that is. And the welfare system not to forget. I like the idea of that we pay a bit more in taxes to help those who need it, we don't pay for a visit at the doctor or a trip to the hospital since the welfare is taking care of their payment. But what i dislike about this country, is that no matter how hard i try, i can't really feel "at home" here. I don't know why, but this country just doesn't suit me, in my opinion. I don't really know what country does to be honest. Which is why i probably move when i finish my education. The song or Gustav? :p Both. but it's more about how much people talk about this song, than the song itself. Ah well, at least it has died a bit. I mean, it's fortunately not as popular as it was in the start |
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