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127. Never cared for pot personally.

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Why is Denmark the happiest country in the world? [View all] Scuba Nov 2014 OP

Weed! L0oniX Nov 2014 #1

.. Strelnikov_ Nov 2014 #98

What a great place yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #102

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2014 #123

Never cared for pot personally. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #127

Plus LEGO. Orrex Nov 2014 #2

And strawberry cheese Danishes :) Ampersand Unicode Nov 2014 #52

IIRC, they call them "Vienna bread" rather than "Danish" MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #106

People show their priorities by what they spend money on... Kalidurga Nov 2014 #3

Families also get a bit of money when they have school aged kids, all american girl Nov 2014 #4

Wish this country was the same... nt abelenkpe Nov 2014 #5

The only problem would be yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #28

3k square foot home? BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #31

You would have a hard time finding much yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #34

Still BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #37

You are right about regional yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #38

True, but they are in the minority and extremely spooky3 Nov 2014 #139

"most of us" was your wording. Have you seen BALTIMORE, or ANYWHERE besides Arnold? WinkyDink Nov 2014 #63

Good point. I don't get to Baltimore much yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #71

I hear ya? BobbyBoring Nov 2014 #148

yeoman6987 Diclotican Nov 2014 #60

Well it is nice to spread out some yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #74

You do know how much of an out of touch you braggart you sound like, right? Maybe not, cuz I know bettyellen Nov 2014 #79

We're not talking salary here yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #83

LOL, Ticky tacky houses all in a row... Laughing at the idea you are a typical American bettyellen Nov 2014 #99

Nothing to do with topic. yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #100

LOL " many 3000 square feet homes like most of us have"...and your petite 2nd home! bettyellen Nov 2014 #105

Republican talking points. Again. Kingofalldems Nov 2014 #143

What do you consider small? JDPriestly Nov 2014 #160

You're uncomfortable in your 1,900 sf Florida vacation home? WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2014 #90

It's 3 bedrooms. Sorry two less then at home. yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #91

Yes, your humility is oozing all over this board. WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2014 #92

Lol. I was doing it on purpose. yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #93

Your post 28 started this... don't try to walk it back. WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2014 #94

I am only referring to the only reply you gave yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #95

Keep digging. And pick yourself up off of what I'm sure are... WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2014 #96

i like digging holes! yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #101

Nighty night. (n/t) WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2014 #103

Hellooooo. How obtuse do you have to be to so badly miss the whole point? maddiemom Nov 2014 #145

Humorous and joking yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #147

Wouldn't it be better if the whole world were republican? Kingofalldems Nov 2014 #159

You sound like a rich Republican. Odin2005 Nov 2014 #186

You seem to be an expert on Republicans yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #188

I DID VOTE. Odin2005 Nov 2014 #189

GOOD! Lol. Have a good one! yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #190

Wow.. 1900 square feet makes you uncomfortable? panader0 Nov 2014 #168

In what reality is 1900 square feet cramped??? Odin2005 Nov 2014 #185

"3000 square feet homes like most of us have." No offense, but URBAN AMERICA? WinkyDink Nov 2014 #61

The DANES don't seem to agree with you**. Plus, they are surrounded by fab scenery (I've been), at WinkyDink Nov 2014 #65

most of us do not have 3000 sq ft houses blackcrowflies Nov 2014 #111

You think "most of us" are living in 3000 sq ft homes? bread_and_roses Nov 2014 #112

"like most of us have" kcr Nov 2014 #130

"3000 square feet homes like most of us have"? JDPriestly Nov 2014 #158

My house is 300,000sf, w/ stables and 2 heli-pads! grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #178

Yeah but "FREEDOM!!!".... or something. So there. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Nov 2014 #6

Wish I was born there BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #7

Same here... PasadenaTrudy Nov 2014 #9

Damn BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #12

granddad should have stayed in Denmark. blackcrowflies Nov 2014 #113

Add: Highly Regulated Gun Laws onehandle Nov 2014 #8

No Tea Party, no NRA madamesilverspurs Nov 2014 #10

But they do still have Fascists and the Nazi Party BrotherIvan Nov 2014 #23

So true. That their per capita GDP is $38,000 vs our $53,000 does not matter in terms of happiness. pampango Nov 2014 #11

A small population and a very homogeneous demographic. yawnmaster Nov 2014 #13

If that is the case BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #16

It likely is a big part of it. but what is happiness? A diverse culture as ours has so... yawnmaster Nov 2014 #17

Happiness BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #18

A diverse society such as the US will never be able to meet the measure of happiness... yawnmaster Nov 2014 #21

Then it is hopeless BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #25

So part of me goes back to Ireland? Ampersand Unicode Nov 2014 #54

I know BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #72

As a sidenote you are part Cape Verdean? BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #85

Very small percentage, but yes :) Ampersand Unicode Nov 2014 #161

It is hopeless for the average happiness of Americans to attain that of Denmark... yawnmaster Nov 2014 #169

Racist nonsense BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #170

That is absolutely not what I am saying. This country is great because of its diversity... yawnmaster Nov 2014 #172

You are talking out of both sides of your mouth BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #174

my mouth has one side. if one is always looking for an argument, unity is impossible... yawnmaster Nov 2014 #176

Concession accepted. BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #177

When your child dies from lack of medical care Stargazer99 Nov 2014 #22

I'm so sorry for your loss, Stargazer. historylovr Nov 2014 #41

thank you for your acknowledgment Stargazer99 Nov 2014 #149

+1 There is no denying that we are a cruel nation. nt Live and Learn Nov 2014 #155

Well, we wouldn't want underserving brown people to get free stuff. Enthusiast Nov 2014 #119

yeah the diversity angle is racist as hell BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #142

As if racism and bigotry were natural. fasttense Nov 2014 #30

Denmark is a capitalist country hack89 Nov 2014 #39

Not so much fasttense Nov 2014 #46

And yet, the Danes think they are happy. You know better, however. WinkyDink Nov 2014 #66

It is the home of many multi-national corporations hack89 Nov 2014 #69

then what the hell is wrong with the United States that they cannot do the same? Stargazer99 Nov 2014 #150

Aren't humans inherently tribal and averse to difference? Ampersand Unicode Nov 2014 #55

SO WHAT?!?!! Niko Nov 2014 #62

+1 historylovr Nov 2014 #76

+1 ... and welcome to DU Niko!!! Scuba Nov 2014 #77

Canada is still far whiter than the US shaayecanaan Nov 2014 #78

+10000000 woo me with science Nov 2014 #86

Hey! We embrace bullshit in our country, buddy! Enthusiast Nov 2014 #120

Diversity is what makes a country great. If one has racism on the mind, many things are going to... yawnmaster Nov 2014 #173

Post hoc ergo prompter hoc. LanternWaste Nov 2014 #115

Diversity is just so horrible! IronLionZion Nov 2014 #140

I love diversity! I would never move to Denmark. Some happiness measure is not the be-all... yawnmaster Nov 2014 #171

You sound like a racist. Odin2005 Nov 2014 #187

by what definition of racist?? eom yawnmaster Nov 2014 #191

America needs a government like Denmark's. Our government can learn a lot from that country. Louisiana1976 Nov 2014 #14

I doubt a government that works for 5-6million people, most of whom share a common... yawnmaster Nov 2014 #19

That is really a lame excuse bloom Nov 2014 #26

It really is a lame excuse fasttense Nov 2014 #43

+1 leftstreet Nov 2014 #48

See how easy it is for someone else to be an other? The2ndWheel Nov 2014 #51

well actually I meant to put a comma there fasttense Nov 2014 #75

I wish the GOP was in a coma! Ampersand Unicode Nov 2014 #163

And it's BULLSHIT Niko Nov 2014 #70

You should realize BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #33

Just like the US is too big for going to the moon? ErikJ Nov 2014 #40

Yeah it is silly BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #44

O baloney abelenkpe Nov 2014 #45

As if govt/economies/values aren't scalable. ret5hd Nov 2014 #80

It would work just fine for 315 million people. Enthusiast Nov 2014 #167

Communism! Kingofalldems Nov 2014 #15

And ebola! Enthusiast Nov 2014 #121

Because all of their basic needs are met - all of them. Avalux Nov 2014 #20

You know how they afford all those things? BrotherIvan Nov 2014 #24

None of it happens in a vacuum though The2ndWheel Nov 2014 #49

Exactly BrotherIvan Nov 2014 #73

I worked for a Danish company for one year. Flatulo Nov 2014 #27

Interesting insight! RiverLover Nov 2014 #82

They don't have a Protestant Work Ethic addiction, plus they don't have a huge military AZ Progressive Nov 2014 #29

AZ Progressive Diclotican Nov 2014 #67

Buncha lazy bums looking for handouts! tclambert Nov 2014 #32

As I understand it, people there value the "lowly" as much as doctors, politicians, rich, etc. Hoyt Nov 2014 #35

We value doctors less than we do movie stars and reality TV personalities Ampersand Unicode Nov 2014 #57

Republicans hate them for their freedom. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2014 #36

Exactly... Enthusiast Nov 2014 #125

Wonderful, wonderful post. Thank you. nt Zorra Nov 2014 #42

Cops that are more social worker then storm trooper helps greatly too IdiocracyTheNewNorm Nov 2014 #47

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Nov 2014 #50

Because their system of governance is a Parliamentary system... Spazito Nov 2014 #53

I was married in Hillerod Denmark. madamvlb Nov 2014 #56

"Not Pakistan." WinkyDink Nov 2014 #58

Maybe it's because . . . Brigid Nov 2014 #59

That is the same impression I get. Enthusiast Nov 2014 #126

Everyone pays taxes in Denmark. nt Dreamer Tatum Nov 2014 #64

legos are EVERYWHERE there. i have a danish retiree epal. pansypoo53219 Nov 2014 #68

Did Denmark Boom Sound 416 Nov 2014 #81

Denmark's only one small state, and its houses are small LittleBlue Nov 2014 #84

Clearly large houses and cars make people unhappy. hunter Nov 2014 #122

I like having a larger newer house LittleBlue Nov 2014 #156

Ever consider how many in the US live in house trailers? Enthusiast Nov 2014 #124

it doesn't resonate with the general public Stargazer99 Nov 2014 #152

I did LittleBlue Nov 2014 #157

We could afford it if we didn't outspend the entire world on an unnecessary wasteful military. Enthusiast Nov 2014 #166

K&R woo me with science Nov 2014 #87

They're Too Farrr Lefffft!!!!!! adirondacker Nov 2014 #88

Out of date..... now it's Panama Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #89

True, and go figure: some of worst income inequality frazzled Nov 2014 #104

Sankt Hans Aften and Koldt Bord and Den Lille Havfrue! What more could anyone want? struggle4progress Nov 2014 #97

TMI. MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #107

what is their federal tax rate? Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2014 #108

But that's the point: They pay taxes to GET A LIFE, not war, not poverty, not inadequate education, WinkyDink Nov 2014 #132

My Danish friend (and psychologist) pugetres Nov 2014 #109

I've lived in Europe. meaculpa2011 Nov 2014 #110

Apparently the Danes aren't looking to live in McMansions while their fellows are homeless. WinkyDink Nov 2014 #133

Now THERE's the greatest country - with exceptional people - in the world! DrBulldog Nov 2014 #114

Denmark doesn't understand. Some of those people receiving free stuff are lazy and undeserving. Enthusiast Nov 2014 #116

The "culture" argument that is always made . . FairWinds Nov 2014 #117

+1 Scuba Nov 2014 #118

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Nov 2014 #128

They have a better educated populace. I.E. no Teabaggers. Katashi_itto Nov 2014 #129

superb. SummerSnow Nov 2014 #131

Read this book matt819 Nov 2014 #134

+1 for public libraries. Scuba Nov 2014 #138

But who wouldn't rather have constant war, more than one gun for very man, woman, and child, world wide wally Nov 2014 #135

Just guns? Ha, that's for sissies! Ampersand Unicode Nov 2014 #164

albeit selling their souls not cool PatrynXX Nov 2014 #136

Free weed, decriminalized prostitution, no war culture packman Nov 2014 #137

The Vikings were pretty decent folks in comparison to others of the same period. Oakenshield Nov 2014 #153

We have WAY more bombs though; and our politicians are, on average, FAR FAR wealthier than theirs. NorthCarolina Nov 2014 #141

Why ? The Danes have a government of the people , by the people , and for the people , the complete geretogo Nov 2014 #144

And they make great toys. Octafish Nov 2014 #146

I thought it was mostly because Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #151

With life so good in Denmark AND free healthcare, you'd think they'd have a much lower suicide rate hughee99 Nov 2014 #154

Or maybe people just decide they've had enough? Ampersand Unicode Nov 2014 #162

That's certainly a different take on suicide. n/t hughee99 Nov 2014 #165

I've thought of suicide more than once in my life and it has been mostly because of low wages Stargazer99 Nov 2014 #183

I think you may have misunderstood my post. hughee99 Nov 2014 #184

That's misleading because those things are not free Yavin4 Nov 2014 #175

Ahh the good life UglyGreed Nov 2014 #179

i think it's something a few liberal towns should start working towards within their own area JI7 Nov 2014 #180

Denmark: low expectations betsuni Nov 2014 #181

kick woo me with science Nov 2014 #182