I see the government as a whole as an ally. I trust that they want whats best for the people even if i disagree on some topics. We still make fun of politicians as individuals tho. Especially when they're being stupid or hypocritical. I have a chronic illness so I am super grateful to live in Norway with our healthcare system. For example if I lived in America I wouldn't be able to afford my medicine.
I see the government as someone who helps me. They have helped me to get an higher education. It’s given me help in 18 years for taking care of my children. Now they give them help with higher education, even a masters degree with an affordable student loan. The government helped me when I was sick, and I got two expensive back surgeries free of charge. To give back, I work as a nurse and pay my taxes, and that’s all they expect in return. No wonder we feel free and happy 😊
I am norwegian, and I think you also have to ask: "How do the Scandinavian and other countries get politicicans that create systems like these?". The foundation of all of this is a very strong democratic culture which came before the welfare.
YES! The Norwegian state is _definitely_ my ally, but for me, it's much more than that. Because when I was 12 I went to the police and told them to remove me from my family and have the child protective services take over. It's the best decision I've ever made in my life, but I knew to do that because I was educated in my Children's Rights and I knew that the system was there for me. The state is not perfect and it keeps improving all the time, but all my life I have had the safety of knowing that I will always have Norway. All I have to do is to not be a criminal and most importantly, not be violent. I can always ask for help. Norway will not abandon me, won't reject me and won't die without leaving me an inheritance. I am free to climb as much as I want. But even if I do break the contract and do become a criminal or even violent, I will be treated with respect and fairness. Like Georg Apenes once said; «Other countries have Big Brother. Norway has Big Mother». It's a completely different thing.
With regards to "the American dream" I think George Carlin said it best: "That's why it's called 'the American dream', because you have to be asleep to believe in it"
This is a rare occurence indeed, but when you said "Isn't America known for being Land of the Free?", I snorted and had a tiny chuckle 😆 That self-imposed moniker might have been fitting at some point in time, but that has long since passed
We see the government as a tool we need to balance to make work. It's like a cow you feed to make it work but you also has to keep an eye on it sometimes to make sure it doesn't run away.
I'm Norwegian. I see us and the government on the same side. There are things I can be annoyed about. But don't feel that the government are there to hurt us, but help run the country in the right direction.
I happily pay my taxes.I trust the government, but the current one has dissappointed me a lot. But I'm so grateful to have been born here and living in the countryside.So peaceful.
In Scandinavia people trust authorities on all levels from the state, regional and local administrations- The magic is the laws requires them to be transparent. But this is deterioating because of immigration of people with other mindsets as u describedt
The government in Norway is our friend, but it can feel like an enemy IF you don't do as you're suppose, but let's be real. Then that's a you problem :D
I used to trust that Norwegian politicians wanted the best for the people - and they mostly did. Unfortunately, today's politicians are more concerned with prestige projects than with the people's best interests. What has been built over many decades can quickly be demolished within a few years if the people do not pay close attention and hold the politicians accountable. Unfortunately, too many people take it for granted that the system is forever, which it's not. The system is vulnerable, and if the people do not make sure that the politicians make wise choices, our grandchildren will not be able to benefit from the same system that we can today. The naivety among Norwegians is too great.
Norway is not living the American dream, they are living the Nordic dream (a lesson learned from the US in the fifties). 'Muricans, however, are stuck in an American nightmare - because the did not heed the same lesson!
You can buy Iphone the same way here in Norway. A new Iphone cost new 24000,- Nkr. My son, that are retired, have 18000,- Nkr left after tax. So about 1 month salary for a Iphone. So Iphone is very expensive here also
So, you asked how we see our government.... I can of course only speak for myself on this. I definitely don't se them as an enemy, since I know that my current schooling and the surgery I have comin up in January is only possible because of our welfare state. But I also don't view them as a friend. The reletionship between the people of Denmark and the state, can get pretty complicated.... From what I have seen the place where they tend to fail the most, is in the welfare of people who no longer has the ability to work. That is a very long tiring process, where the government keep sending those people out in jobs, that they can't work. It is a years long process. Now, I know that this is a very small part of the whole system, but it seriously broke my heart to watch my mom's ex go to meeting after meeting, and getting rejected again and again. He got hurt very badly 20 years ago to the point, that he is not able to do any sort of job anymore. It wasn't untill last year, that he got approved and could stop fighting. And over the past several years the government has kept raising the retirement age of Denmark. 10 years ago it was 65. Today it's 68, and according to some government websites, they're going to keep raising it. These issues are of course very minor compared to what so many other countries have to deal with. But I tell you this more to illustrate that I mostly view the government as a tenious ally. I do trust the government to never take away my right to healthcare, education or unemployment benefits, but I don't have complete trust in them,. I hope this made sense. Great video as always.
if i were you i would imagine myself being in a country like the US with your situation, and compare it to your current one. we're incredibly privileged, it's very easy to forget.
The welfare system (NAV) in Norway could also be better. I have a chronic illness but apparently according to NAV its not chronic!😑 its not on their list, so i guess I won't get any help from them when I'll start looking for work after university.
Yes, s.SKAM is an amazing serie to watch, you will lwarn a lot about Norway and being a russ from it so I say, if you have time for it. Domit; Inwill watch it with you. I see the goverment as my ally but it is also spmething needed tonallways fight for to keep it as good as possible. Some poletiic partys allways want degrade the guerment
I make like...25 K in USD a year. In Norway, before taxes. But I have a house, an old Subaru and I'm sick of women. So I'm ok. :D I do have TV, but no channels. I use it to watch DVD's. I don't have seperate internet subscription, I use my phone as a "modem". And my phone is the cheapest Motorola I could find, about 140 USD. As long as it works I don't care about what car, what phone and so on...
Har vi så lavtlønna folk i dette landet?! Og vi som har en regjering for arbeiderklassen, eller hvertfall det de skjuler seg under. Mer skal dem ha, fler avgifter, mer skatt, de får aldri nok. Og så har vi folk som tjener så dårlig, ganske skammelig igrunn når enn ser på hvor mye staten har og hvor mye de gir til andre stater.
Hey Teach Paul. I havnt got any replies when I usually write this but the point of freedom in America was not freedom "TO" but freedom "from". Freedom from fear in general. Not freedom TO ravage the streets acting like baboons. Instead of focusing on what you have freedom "to", think what you have freedom "from"
I'm not _offended_ by these claims that our solutions would never work elsewhere. What I am is _frustrated_. There's an almost boastful self-degredation in it like «oh, we could never accomplish what the Nordics have accomplished, because they are so superior to us». I'm not angry for myself, but for you. It's great to be Norwegian, but I would be very much happier if the entire world was lifted up to Norwegian standards. We're not in the supremacy business and don't take it as a compliment, because it implies that we are bad teachers. What makes the Nordics special is that we're different, but work very closely together and learn from each other and adapt new ideas for our own countries. As Michael Moore said «Remember; these people were Vikings». It's all about what we have learned and what we do about it. It is not because of who we are. And if the Nordic countries top all the good lists, I think most countries should really study what we're doing. But instead, they're convincing themselves that they could never do it. As a teacher, imagine if all your students said «Oh, we can never learn from you, because you're so great». Can you imagine how frustrating that would be? That's how I feel.
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Goverment in Norway is our friend
The government of Norway has become corrupt. For the last 12 years, we have been ruled by traitors.
I see the government as a whole as an ally. I trust that they want whats best for the people even if i disagree on some topics. We still make fun of politicians as individuals tho. Especially when they're being stupid or hypocritical.
I have a chronic illness so I am super grateful to live in Norway with our healthcare system. For example if I lived in America I wouldn't be able to afford my medicine.
I see the government as someone who helps me. They have helped me to get an higher education. It’s given me help in 18 years for taking care of my children. Now they give them help with higher education, even a masters degree with an affordable student loan. The government helped me when I was sick, and I got two expensive back surgeries free of charge. To give back, I work as a nurse and pay my taxes, and that’s all they expect in return. No wonder we feel free and happy 😊
This is the best video I've seen from you.I finally feel like I got to know you a bit.I loved this ❤
Thank you!
I am norwegian, and I think you also have to ask: "How do the Scandinavian and other countries get politicicans that create systems like these?". The foundation of all of this is a very strong democratic culture which came before the welfare.
Freedom explained
In the US: You have the freedom to ....
The Nordics: You have the freedom from ....
Positive rights are privileges that require others' labor.
Oh, This the first time I see another say that^^ USA was founded with freedom from fear in mind.
YES! The Norwegian state is _definitely_ my ally, but for me, it's much more than that. Because when I was 12 I went to the police and told them to remove me from my family and have the child protective services take over. It's the best decision I've ever made in my life, but I knew to do that because I was educated in my Children's Rights and I knew that the system was there for me. The state is not perfect and it keeps improving all the time, but all my life I have had the safety of knowing that I will always have Norway. All I have to do is to not be a criminal and most importantly, not be violent. I can always ask for help. Norway will not abandon me, won't reject me and won't die without leaving me an inheritance. I am free to climb as much as I want.
But even if I do break the contract and do become a criminal or even violent, I will be treated with respect and fairness. Like Georg Apenes once said; «Other countries have Big Brother. Norway has Big Mother». It's a completely different thing.
With regards to "the American dream" I think George Carlin said it best: "That's why it's called 'the American dream', because you have to be asleep to believe in it"
We have the same as Norway here in Denmark. And I definitely see the government here as my ally, including the police.
Norwegian here: I am happy to pay my taxes and I see the government as my friend.
See it as a plowing cow you feed and need to keep in check
This is a rare occurence indeed, but when you said "Isn't America known for being Land of the Free?", I snorted and had a tiny chuckle 😆
That self-imposed moniker might have been fitting at some point in time, but that has long since passed
We see the government as a tool we need to balance to make work. It's like a cow you feed to make it work but you also has to keep an eye on it sometimes to make sure it doesn't run away.
The government is not an ally and it's not an enemy: it's us, the people.
The power of a powerfull union
I'm Norwegian. I see us and the government on the same side. There are things I can be annoyed about. But don't feel that the government are there to hurt us, but help run the country in the right direction.
Happiness is misleading when discussing Nordic countries. Happiness is not what we seek; we seek contentment and I do think the scores reflect that.
I happily pay my taxes.I trust the government, but the current one has dissappointed me a lot. But I'm so grateful to have been born here and living in the countryside.So peaceful.
In Scandinavia people trust authorities on all levels from the state, regional and local administrations- The magic is the laws requires them to be transparent. But this is deterioating because of immigration of people with other mindsets as u describedt
Government is the Ally of the people
The government in Norway is our friend, but it can feel like an enemy IF you don't do as you're suppose, but let's be real. Then that's a you problem :D
I used to trust that Norwegian politicians wanted the best for the people - and they mostly did. Unfortunately, today's politicians are more concerned with prestige projects than with the people's best interests. What has been built over many decades can quickly be demolished within a few years if the people do not pay close attention and hold the politicians accountable. Unfortunately, too many people take it for granted that the system is forever, which it's not. The system is vulnerable, and if the people do not make sure that the politicians make wise choices, our grandchildren will not be able to benefit from the same system that we can today. The naivety among Norwegians is too great.
The government is my friend.
Norway is not living the American dream, they are living the Nordic dream (a lesson learned from the US in the fifties).
'Muricans, however, are stuck in an American nightmare - because the did not heed the same lesson!
You can buy Iphone the same way here in Norway. A new Iphone cost new 24000,- Nkr. My son, that are retired, have 18000,- Nkr left after tax. So about 1 month salary for a Iphone. So Iphone is very expensive here also
Most people have a subscribtion that makes a monthly paydown on phones. Also the wages you mention is very low. Its defenetly not an average pay.
The goverment and state are my ally. I was hospitelised for 7 months, and I payed nothing. My taxes (39%) payes for it all.
So, you asked how we see our government.... I can of course only speak for myself on this.
I definitely don't se them as an enemy, since I know that my current schooling and the surgery I have comin up in January is only possible because of our welfare state. But I also don't view them as a friend.
The reletionship between the people of Denmark and the state, can get pretty complicated.... From what I have seen the place where they tend to fail the most, is in the welfare of people who no longer has the ability to work. That is a very long tiring process, where the government keep sending those people out in jobs, that they can't work. It is a years long process.
Now, I know that this is a very small part of the whole system, but it seriously broke my heart to watch my mom's ex go to meeting after meeting, and getting rejected again and again. He got hurt very badly 20 years ago to the point, that he is not able to do any sort of job anymore. It wasn't untill last year, that he got approved and could stop fighting.
And over the past several years the government has kept raising the retirement age of Denmark. 10 years ago it was 65. Today it's 68, and according to some government websites, they're going to keep raising it.
These issues are of course very minor compared to what so many other countries have to deal with. But I tell you this more to illustrate that I mostly view the government as a tenious ally. I do trust the government to never take away my right to healthcare, education or unemployment benefits, but I don't have complete trust in them,.
I hope this made sense.
Great video as always.
Yeah, made perfect sense, 👌 👍 What's the life expectancy in Denmark? It's crazy that they keep rising the retirement age, almost 70!
if i were you i would imagine myself being in a country like the US with your situation, and compare it to your current one. we're incredibly privileged, it's very easy to forget.
The welfare system (NAV) in Norway could also be better. I have a chronic illness but apparently according to NAV its not chronic!😑 its not on their list, so i guess I won't get any help from them when I'll start looking for work after university.
as an ally, yes ...
1. world problems are also problems.
Yes, s.SKAM is an amazing serie to watch, you will lwarn a lot about Norway and being a russ from it so I say, if you have time for it. Domit; Inwill watch it with you. I see the goverment as my ally but it is also spmething needed tonallways fight for to keep it as good as possible. Some poletiic partys allways want degrade the guerment
I make like...25 K in USD a year. In Norway, before taxes. But I have a house, an old Subaru and I'm sick of women. So I'm ok. :D
I do have TV, but no channels. I use it to watch DVD's. I don't have seperate internet subscription, I use my phone as a "modem". And my phone is the cheapest Motorola I could find, about 140 USD. As long as it works I don't care about what car, what phone and so on...
Har vi så lavtlønna folk i dette landet?! Og vi som har en regjering for arbeiderklassen, eller hvertfall det de skjuler seg under. Mer skal dem ha, fler avgifter, mer skatt, de får aldri nok. Og så har vi folk som tjener så dårlig, ganske skammelig igrunn når enn ser på hvor mye staten har og hvor mye de gir til andre stater.
Hey Teach Paul. I havnt got any replies when I usually write this but the point of freedom in America was not freedom "TO" but freedom "from". Freedom from fear in general. Not freedom TO ravage the streets acting like baboons.
Instead of focusing on what you have freedom "to", think what you have freedom "from"
greenland is not a country.. :))
I'm not _offended_ by these claims that our solutions would never work elsewhere. What I am is _frustrated_. There's an almost boastful self-degredation in it like «oh, we could never accomplish what the Nordics have accomplished, because they are so superior to us». I'm not angry for myself, but for you. It's great to be Norwegian, but I would be very much happier if the entire world was lifted up to Norwegian standards. We're not in the supremacy business and don't take it as a compliment, because it implies that we are bad teachers. What makes the Nordics special is that we're different, but work very closely together and learn from each other and adapt new ideas for our own countries. As Michael Moore said «Remember; these people were Vikings». It's all about what we have learned and what we do about it. It is not because of who we are. And if the Nordic countries top all the good lists, I think most countries should really study what we're doing. But instead, they're convincing themselves that they could never do it. As a teacher, imagine if all your students said «Oh, we can never learn from you, because you're so great». Can you imagine how frustrating that would be? That's how I feel.
@@NordicReactions «Nobody ever said we can't accomplish what Nordics have.»
You know what, never mind my previous reply. You are basically just ignoring that we are saying the same thing. I'll just leave it at that.