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Re:Just Be Rich by raspasov on Tuesday April 13, 2021 @08:10AM (#26791103)
> > worse problems

Much worse problems. When I see people in the US advocating semi-socialist policies, I wince.

PS I grew up in Bulgaria. I live in the US since 2007.

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Re:Just Be Rich by distances on Tuesday April 13, 2021 @08:54AM (#26791498)
People aren't thinking Bulgaria when proposing socialistic improvements. Most would say they like where the Nordics have gotten themselves.
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Re:Just Be Rich by raspasov on Tuesday April 13, 2021 @09:00AM (#26791572)
You read my mind! I was going to add a PS about that but deleted it.

The Nordics are not nearly as socialist as you might think. [1]

[1] https://www.amazon.com/Socialism-Sucks-Economists-Through-Un...

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Re:Just Be Rich by distances on Tuesday April 13, 2021 @09:42AM (#26791996)
But the "semi-socialistic" policies people advocate are the usual Nordic policies of free healthcare, free education, proper maternity leave and safety nets. Or were you talking about some fringe discussions? I don't think anyone is planning to seize the means of production if that's your worry.
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Re:Just Be Rich by raspasov on Tuesday April 13, 2021 @09:59AM (#26792189)
Yes, more fringe.

In the general case, I think a lot of the items you listed are good ideas.

The devil is in the details, as always.

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