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    This is the end result of socialism

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    6 hours ago, Majbasil said:

    I think the title Socialist Country is misused for the most part.  Some countries, like China, (see the bottom quote) might be worded as a Socialist Country, but in my mind it is plain and simple Communist / Dictatorship - like.  When I think of real, working, functioning well Socialist Countries, I think of ones that are based on Capitalism yet with a wide range of social programs.  The list below of countries, THOSE are what I think of as the real McCoy of Socialist Countries. 

    In that light, it's hard to argue against your conclusion, but that would boil down most countries that currently exist into Socialist or Communist.. which probably isn't far from the truth. 😪

    6 hours ago, RobMc said:

    Yep compared to their neighbours Sweden they aren't really socialist

    Well having met a good selection of people from most of these countries I would say most are anything but happy with their lot, in fact some have the most miserable people I have ever met, this is confusing wealth with happiness, ffs Iceland??? some of these countries have very high suicide rates, a sure sign of happiness eh?

    Look up the suicide rates

    lol.. looks like it's just varying degrees. No one wants to admit they are Socialist.. but who isn't? I guess it's a trade off, but I'd have to err on the side of preferring a government that values individual liberty and yet enforces personal responsibility. A hard balance in today's world.

    This is the end result of socialism

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    On 5/21/2021 at 3:23 PM, Majbasil said:

    Dude, "Socialism" isn't the problem, bad management is.   From my research about British Healthcare, it seems that it is quite simply vastly underfunded.  What the world needs is great leaders, with compassion, intelligence, education, wisdom and common sense.  Kids need to be raised with the education of different societies and governments and hash out the pros and cons of each, the dangers and past mistakes, history is so very important to understand as tragically, it does repeat itself over and over and over again.  Greed and selfishness and all those "evil" traits in an ideology/leader are what get everyone eventually suffering and miserable.  Please note who the happiest folks on earth are, they live in "Socialist" countries.  Hmmm just think of it, being "happy"... what a concept.    2 cents  :drinks:

     

    I know I'm late to the party, just wanted to add this. Basil hung an argument on Finland, and I don't believe it holds up.

    While Finns enjoy an expansive social safety net, good pensions, and robust sick and family leave protections, their economy cannot be characterized in good faith as socialist. Finland is a thoroughly capitalist nation: Some people make lots of money, and others make very little. But Finland has chosen a more inclusive form of capitalism that ensures that the wealthiest Finns pay their fair share in taxes while the poorest Finns don't suffer for lack of access to food, clothing, shelter, and medical care. In so doing, they've redefined what freedom means in the modern world. They have struck a pretty good balance between social issues and free market.

    They also do not deal with the diversity that most countries have to manage. Ethnic Finnish people make up about 96.5% of the population.. just an observation, not a mandate for ethnic cleansing 🤣

    Suicide

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    Posted

    Depression and anxiety problems are huge, and most men don't like to talk about problems to others. I can tell you for a fact that just talking about it with another friend, or even a professional, is a big boost to getting better. I've been there, and many others have too. Seeking out someone you can just talk to about it is a big step to recovering and getting your life back in order. I speak from experience.

    Hey, Look... Bama is still alive!!!!

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    On 2/14/2018 at 11:02 AM, KicknDatAzz said:

    I must be out of the loop, did you guys move to the boonies or something? Is everything ok?

    Glad to hear from you though

    Sorta long story.. but try to make it short.

    AT&T sucks.... that's the short story.

    A little more detail. We lived in a double wide trailer on 30 Acres. Trailer was near paved road. We had CRAPPY 1.5 Mbps DSL there, but could play. 2 years ago we built a new house on the backside of same property, probably 2500 ft from trailer through the woods. AT&T won't service us at new house without big bucks, and even if we spend the money, they only will give us 712 Kbps service :sick:. Cable internet stops half a mile from us, and they want REALLY BIG bucks to get to us. We currently have Satellite internet, but latency way too high to game. So, that's the story. 2+ years since I shot any of you yahoo's. 

    My last hope is to run cat 5 cable 1000 ft to inlaws and install ethernet extender devices on each end, connect to their DSL and switch to that connection when gaming. A lot of work, but it will be worth it. I've bought the equipment, just have to dig one hell of a ditch, through woods, and hook it all up. I have have had, and continue to have, a lot of family stuff going on, as well as work, so finding the time for that project has been hard. Hopefully I will test it out before too long. Believe me, you will all KNOW when I do. :)  

     

     

    Hey, Look... Bama is still alive!!!!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    4 minutes ago, BUDMAN said:

    Sup Bama, how the heck are ya. Tell BB i said hello and hope all is well. get your Butts in game !!

    We are doing pretty good actually. I do not see us getting in game any time soon though. Cable is still way down the road, and they want big bucks to get it to us... like 7K or better... ridiculous. I may try to piggy back an ethernet extender off my inlaws, they are about 1000 feet away. They have DSL, but it would be enough to game. Good to hear from you Budman!!! 

    The time has come

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    Posted · Edited by Bama

    13 minutes ago, Streetcleaner said:

    There is so much I want to say.....first, I am so sorry for the loss of both  your parents I know how that is...I have lost both of mine...my mother when I was 27 and my father when I was 41 and that was tough for me.I can't imagine losing both in a short span of time,I know it's rough and about your Grandfather too  but wow 97 !! 

    I knew of your internet situation but did not realize it's been soooo long...How do you do it? I would be climbing the walls....but yes, you need to get back into it, so I can kill your ass some more....lol  :2guns:

    you were the first one I really connected with way back in 2007 on Ace and we had many good laughs and matches and hope to continue doing, so get your effing internet up Dude !! :blink: and don't be a stranger or your better half (Bright)   I want to see both of you playing again !!

    I'm also sad to hear your leaving the senior Admin position ,hopefully they find someone worthy of taking your place but don't look at me....first, I'm not XI and second....well...there is no second ....I don't want the job....hahaha

    I wish you the best  to getting things in order

    Looking forward to playing against you soon Bro

    :guitar:

    I have missed playing against you most, Street. I sure do hope to get back up and running soon.  You always made Acemod that much more fun.

    Looking forward to it brother :)

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