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> > worse problems Much worse problems. When I see people in the US advocating semi-socialist policies, I wince. PS I grew up in Bulgaria. I live in the US si
by raspasov 6y ago
> > worse problems
Much worse problems. When I see people in the US advocating semi-socialist policies, I wince.
PS I grew up in Bulgaria. I live in the US since 2007.
- distances 6y agoPeople aren't thinking Bulgaria when proposing socialistic improvements. Most would say they like where the Nordics have gotten themselves.
- raspasov 6y agoYou read my mind! I was going to add a PS about that but deleted it. The Nordics are not nearly as socialist as you might think. [1] [1] https://www.amazon.com/Socialism-Sucks-Economists-Through-Unfree/dp/162157945X/ https://www.amazon.com/Socialism-Sucks-Economists-Through-Un...
- distances 6y agoBut the "semi-socialistic" policies people advocate are the usual Nordic policies of free healthcare, free education, proper maternity leave and safety nets. Or were you talking about some fringe discussions? I don't think anyone is planning to seize the means of production if that's your worry.
- raspasov 6y agoYes, more fringe. In the general case, I think a lot of the items you listed are good ideas. The devil is in the details, as always.