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I never said that the US is a great example for a functioning democracy. The best example for democracy is Switzerland. It also has the highest standard of livi
by sprash 8y ago
I never said that the US is a great example for a functioning democracy. The best example for democracy is Switzerland. It also has the highest standard of living in the world as a result.
- isostatic 8y ago> It also has the highest standard of living in the world as a result. That's a non sequitur. I believe that these copyright changes will apply in Switzerland too due to international agreements. There are many types of democracy, each have pros and cons.
- Tomte 8y agoSwitzerland's high standard of living is almost entirely due to their smartness. They kept out of wars and as a result could incrementally (and exponentially) build wealth instead of rebuilding their country from ruins every few decades.
- sprash 8y agoIt kept out of wars because it is a direct democracy. People almost never vote in favor of war.
- anoncake 8y agoSwitzerland kept out of wars because it wasnt invaded. Poland didnt decide to join WW2.
- GenericsMotors 8y agoAnd it only wasn't invaded because the entire country was (and is) a standing army, and Germany would have to pay dearly for every mile they tried to take. IIRC they even shot down german war planes that entered their airspace and suffered no retaliation. So yeah, they do have a knack for maintaining their neutrality.
- lagadu 8y agoSurely you're aware that Switzerland is close to implementing broadly the same law?
- yannovitch 8y agoCan you link to the law you're referring to ?