What a fascinating narrative you just built. Is the message "don't look to them as an example"? Because they look a pretty good example to me. You say: "These

What a fascinating narrative you just built. Is the message "don't look to them as an example"? Because they look a pretty good example to me. You say: "These countries had no choice but to guarantee extensive social services." On the contrary, they had a choice and has paid well.