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Do It Like Denmark?
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Do It Like Denmark?

The Scandinavian countries are held out as the models of socialist success, but as the old saying goes, “Be careful about what you wish for. You just might get it.” ...
Nilai Lee
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No, we don’t want to turn America into Venezuela! Why can’t you silly conservatives understand that when we say we want socialism, we mean that we want to turn America into Denmark, Norway, or Sweden? Duh!

Why? Because Scandinavia is awesome! It’s the Place That Makes Socialism Work™. Free healthcare, free childcare, free college education, free retirement, strict gun control, very low crime, great track record on gender equality and LGBT rights, and most people are atheist or agnostic. No one is rich, no one is poor. What could be better? It’s a virtual paradise on Earth, brought to you by socialism.

Really? If all you know about Scandinavia are the above-mentioned claims, keep reading, because you might just be in for a rude awakening.

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