Some Norwegian ideas

There has been a lot of press about the nasty guy’s profane comments about immigrants from Haiti and Africa (and his comments are profane even if the expletive is left out). The nasty guy said why don’t we get more immigrants from Norway?

The response from Norway: Why would we want to come?

Norway is the happiest country in the world. Also one of the richest. They have an egalitarian society that strives to give everyone equal opportunities regardless of ethnic, gender, and social background. The social safety net is generous, including parental leave. Higher education is free, healthcare too. Every political party promotes liberal values and human rights.

Norway’s people may not want to go to America. But America would do a lot better letting in some Norwegian ideas – such as the idea of a woman as head of government.

Daily Kos regular Bill in Portland, Maine found this little comparison:

In Norway, elections are 74% government funded, Political advertising on TV and radio is banned, and voter turnout is 81%.

In the US, elections are 80% funded by corporations and the super-wealthy, much of it for negative TV and radio advertising, and voter turnout is 48%.

Time for the USA to make a change.