> as if Sweden were basically following US mandate I have little doubt that it was. Sweden may be decades ahead in social liberties, but when it comes to the U

> as if Sweden were basically following US mandate I have little doubt that it was. Sweden may be decades ahead in social liberties, but when it comes to the US, very few countries can say no to it. Europe has traditionally been under the US influence and, as the NSA scandal shows, it will continue to stay loyal and compliant.