The Economy

[Lady's Human]

Sweden has a higher per-capita income that the US, and a far smaller, more stable and overall healthier population. They can afford their model of socialism.

[jennielynn1970]

Sweden has a higher per-capita income that the US, and a far smaller, more stable and overall healthier population. They can afford their model of socialism.

That's just it... the income is higher to begin with, so even with the high taxes, the people are well off. If we go that route, the socialism route, we'd have to have that as well. Which isn't a bad idea.

Yes, smaller. Yes, healthier. I don't think I really ever saw a fat Swede, lol.

[Grace]

All the more reason I guess I am gonna pull the lever for McCain. He's the guy who will at least try to protect my right to protect myself and my family... Because more and more... I feel I am gonna need it.

Although you once said you had no horse in this race, I would have bet $$$, and won, that you would vote for McCain.

Grace, you have said that you are voting Obama because McCain is endorsed by Bush. If McCain comes out and clearly seperates himself from Bush... Would that change your mind?

It’s way too late for that to happen. McCain has sold his soul to win the Presidency. There are other issues where I differ with him – Iraq for one. I was strongly opposed to invading that country from the very beginning.

That one will get my vote.

[Puckstop31]

Although you once said you had no horse in this race, I would have bet $$$, and won, that you would vote for McCain.

It’s way too late for that to happen. McCain has sold his soul to win the Presidency. There are other issues where I differ with him – Iraq for one. I was strongly opposed to invading that country from the very beginning.

That one will get my vote.

I did not have the energy to watch the debate last night. I thought my mind was made up. However, I now have seen some segments of it and heard some bites. Read a little of the transcripts...

Bob Barr is getting my vote. It won't matter a hill of beans, except in my conscience. Obama is going to win. We are going down the socialist route.

God help us all. We need to remember that this is NOT Europe. There are MILLIONS of Americans who simply will not take it. Because BO is NOT a uniter. Not even close.

[sparks19]

That's just it... the income is higher to begin with, so even with the high taxes, the people are well off. If we go that route, the socialism route, we'd have to have that as well. Which isn't a bad idea.

Yes, smaller. Yes, healthier. I don't think I really ever saw a fat Swede, lol.

Well... I lived in Canada all my life until just the past couple of years. I can tell you that we have HIGH taxes (at least in ontario) and the economy there is struggling as well. yes people get "free" (pre paid) healthcare... but we certainly have our share of over weight people, smokers, alcoholics.. whatever other unhealthy habits. Our healthcare leaves A LOT to be desired... A LOT. For instance in my home town you cannot get a family physician. they are all full and no one is taking new patients. I don't know ANYONE who has a summer or winter vacation home. We aren't all wealthy

so no... if you go the socialism route you don't HAVE to have that. You will still have what you have now... but will have less in your pocket because you will paying through the nose with taxes.