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Nicholas Nguyen said:I recall about two years back when the Swedish military had to lean on Norway or Finland for search and rescue operations because they were short on helicopter pilots.
Specifically, they needed female pilots because they couldn't hire men due to gender quotas.
There were plenty of articles covering this, and I know it was discussed on this forum too, but I'm having trouble digging up the specific threads right now.
Rachel Allen55 said:I’ve known Sweden since I was a kid—first went there on a school trip back in '81, about 35 years ago—and there’s this unwritten rule that’s always stuck: don't kick someone when they're down. In Sweden, about 9 out of 10 immigrants or refugees are at the bottom of the economic ladder. Seriously, almost everyone is living on social welfare or some other kind of assistance. Unemployment among the North American crowd is over two-thirds. That’s basically why you don't see much coverage in Sweden about foreigners, or people digging into someone's ethnic background just because they committed a crime. It's the polar opposite in Denmark and Norway. In Denmark, they go straight for the immigrant's background the second a criminal act happens.
Regarding xenophobia, maybe Swedes are a bit more low-key than the Danes, but the big difference is that Danes aren't afraid to say they hate newcomers—like folks from Eastern Europe who get lumped in with Roma stereotypes, or refugees from the Middle East who get hit with all those nasty slurs about being "unclean" or primitive.
Take what politicians have been saying in parliament lately—some of these quotes might be a little old, but they get the point across: "The SS actually behaved better on our streets than the children of immigrants," said one former Social Democrat. Then there's the Danish People's Party: "Of course [politician's name] shouldn't have said how Muslim fathers rape their own daughters when it's enough to just kill them, knowing an uncle will always step up to take the child instead." Conservatives have said, "Open borders mean we'll be flooded by primitives from other parts of Europe." The Danish People's Party also noted, "It’s disgusting to sing the EU anthem, especially at Eurovision, because so many countries participating aren't even part of that awful club." A Speaker of the House once remarked, "They're in such a lucky spot because they grew up in the free USA and hold its citizenship. Their alternative could have been staying in Ghana or some other backwater." The Progress Party went even further: "We should just pack all the Muhamedance onto planes and toss them somewhere over Africa without parachutes." Even a left-leaning liberal admitted, "I feel like an idiot having to pose for photos with ten diplomats from other EU nations." Then there's New Citizenry: "Not all Muslims are terrorists; some are pedophiles and violent criminals," and "Thanks to the European Union, we're getting labor from Hulabula-drzav." Another New Citizenry quote: "I don't feel sorry for those who drowned in the Mediterranean Sea. They could have stayed home." And the Danish People's Party added, "What kind of union or elite is this, with Romania, America, and that failed Greece? If they represent progress, then sure, let Tanzania join us too." There's a whole mountain of stuff like that. It ranges from the center all the way to the right. Every party has its own version of this. Honestly, even the centrists aren't huge fans of the European Union or international cooperation; pretty much everyone has some beef with foreigners—even some on the far left. In Denmark, just like in Sweden, foreigners are treated like second-class citizens. If you want to win an election there, your platform basically has to be either anti-European Union or anti-foreigner.
wanderingbadger77 said:Swedes are so convinced they’re morally superior to the rest of Europe and all that crap that I don't feel a damn thing for them. Honestly, screw 'em.
They act like they're on some higher social or emotional plane.
You could basically call them extreme left-wing "racists."
Gregory Nguyen2 said:Hey everyone, I was hoping I could get a little bit of advice from you all.
I'm curious about what my actual options are regarding my pension fund over in Sweden?
I moved to Sweden back in 2010, worked there for five years before moving again for work, and since then, quite a bit has accumulated in my pension account during those working years. I would honestly love to just leave those funds sitting in Sweden if I can, so I'm wondering if that is even an option and what kind of guidance you might have for me?
Timothy Nelson5 says:
http://www.hd.se/2011-01-10/polisrea...ktingars-resor
The Border Patrol in Skåne has responded to the frequent flights of Iraqi immigrants returning to their home country—essentially, these individuals were granted permanent residency based on security concerns, specifically due to alleged dangers they face back in Iraq.
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wanderingbadger77 said:Who cares.
I’ve had enough just thinking about Carl Bildt and his version of "humanity."
The Swedes are basically the textbook definition of what happens when you get too comfortable with state welfare and start believing your own hype, losing any actual survival instinct.
They'll be writing about this in history books soon... calling it "Swedish societal decadence."
wanderingbadger77 said:Who cares.
I’ve had enough just thinking about Carl Bildt and his version of "humanity."
The Swedes are basically the textbook definition of what happens when you get too comfortable with state welfare and start believing your own hype, losing any actual survival instinct.
They'll be writing about this in history books soon... calling it "Swedish societal decadence."
Timothy Nelson5 said:The Swedish utopia is slowly, inevitably, sliding toward an unavoidable collapse:
http://www.dn.se/nyheter/sverige/vi-...verige-gjorde/
The Hultsfred municipality is basically staring down bankruptcy, all because of the massive influx of immigrants.
Because of this overwhelming wave of newcomers, the local government was forced to freeze financial aid, meaning immigrants won't see any payouts for at least the next six months.
Hultsfred happens to be one of those municipalities that took in a disproportionately high number of immigrants.
Toward the end of last year, it turned out the reception centers were completely maxed out, so they’ve just started shutting them down to anyone new arriving.
They’ve even scrapped social benefits for immigrants in a somewhat desperate attempt to discourage people from coming. I guess they’re even sending letters to those still hoping to move there, basically telling them they aren't welcome.
Located in what used to be the idyllic region of Småland, the Hultsfred municipality has about 14,000 residents, with roughly 5,000 living in the town of Hultsfred itself.
But with this invasion of immigrants hitting an ultra-liberal area, over 2,000 have moved in, plus another 1,300 are currently staying in the Immigration Bureau reception centers within the municipality.
http://www.svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/fa...-vaxande-grupp
The staggering costs of managing these immigrant populations are starting to bleed into the care provided for Swedish retirees.
Back in 2015, it was already being reported that 225,000 Swedish retirees—the very people who built this country and created the prosperity the new generation enjoys—are actually living below the poverty line in Europe.
