Name a nation greater than the US and why

[Sparagmos]

They aren't cars silly. They are toys.

Was your original post a joke too?

 

[Sparagmos]

People who lived in Germany denied that the holocaust was happening. People living in America had to come over and show you.

Completely off topic and sounds like a taunt.

 

[Sparagmos]

Because progressives can't even figure out how to build bicycle lanes in Seattle. Much less build high speed rail across the country.

Are those jokes too, since both are untrue?

 

[whatbogsends]

Since when are electric cars not cars? LOL.

They're electric! Boogie Woogie Oogie!

OK, not sure why I thought that was funny. It just struck me as I read it. Carry on.

 

[Colter]

Their societies are better for their own citizens. European workers have maternity and paternity leaves, six week vacations, universal health care, free college...

You, too, would be able to afford higher taxes if you didn't graduate from college with $75,000 in loans--and bankrupt yourself trying to pay for things like medical and daycare.

50%+ tax rates in Europe. American college ripping people off.

 

[Sparagmos]

50%+ tax rates in Europe. American college ripping people off.

Are you claiming that the average person in Europe pays a 50% tax rate? The maximum tax rates are close to 50% in some European countries, which means the average person pays far less.

 

[Colter]

Are you claiming that the average person in Europe pays a 50% tax rate? The maximum tax rates are close to 50% in some European countries, which means the average person pays far less.

Wrong! Tax rates in Europe - Wikipedia

 

[Sparagmos]

Wrong! Tax rates in Europe - Wikipedia

Lol, yeah, it says right there “maximum tax rates.” So what was I wrong about?

 

[bhsmte]

Wrong! Tax rates in Europe - Wikipedia

As a general rule, taxes are higher in europe.

With that said, how much does the average american pay out of their pocket in the US, for healthcare for their family and college expenses.

Answer; it is a lot.

 

[Pommer]

Wrong: To reach 40% income tax you have to make 2 million NOK (230.000 USD). And that is if you have no deductions whatsoever. People who make millions can afford tax planning, so I doubt anyone actually pay 40% - even though it is technically possible to pay that much if you try hard. Most people would pay considerably less.

Plus: The tax you pay covers free health care, free higher education for your kids and a pension plan

But how many aircraft-carrier groups does Norway float?

 

[usexpat97]

But how many aircraft-carrier groups does Norway float?

They certainly float plenty of helipads, to reach their offshore oil platforms. As before, it goes back to what you consider "great". Greater killing machines do not make greater countries, as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Colter]

Lol, yeah, it says right there “maximum tax rates.” So what was I wrong about?

*We don't have a VAT tax in America.

* The lower 1/2 of Americans don't pay and federal income tax. People at the bottom get tax refunds that they never even paid into the system. In Denmark the minimum would be 22% <$100,000. The 25% VAT tax makes everything one buys very expensive. So tax is built into everything after you get raped by the government!

* Car tax in Denmark 100%! If you buy a $38,000 car in Denmark you will pay $38,000 in sales tax. TL $76,000 !

Tax calculator for Germany on €65,000.00 Tax=58.81% plus VAT tax 19% (reduced rate of 7% applies e.g. on sales of certain foods, books and magazines, flowers and transports)

https://www.icalculator.info/germany.html

 

[Colter]

But how many aircraft-carrier groups does Norway float?

Exactly! They mooch under the umbrella of NATO!

 

[Pommer]

They certainly float plenty of helipads, to reach their offshore oil platforms. As before, it goes back to what you consider "great". Greater killing machines do not make greater countries, as far as I'm concerned.

Right!
The USA’s major export is war and war-engines.
Our military do the “proving-ground” things that make our war-systems desirable to both friend and adversaries, which we then sell.

That’s largely our “business model”.

As such, money for “free stuff” is severely limited.
My portion of an aircraft carrier (probably a bulkhead door) does me no good other than it being where it is.

 

[rubyshoes]

Tax calculator for Germany on €65,000.00 Tax=58.81% plus VAT tax 19% (reduced rate of 7% applies e.g. on sales of certain foods, books and magazines, flowers and transports)

https://www.icalculator.info/germany.html

I think you are mis-interpreting the table/link you just posted. From the breakdown given for 65K euro, the tax total isn't 58.81% applied to a 65,000 salary. Its saying the total net take home salary after all tax deductions is 58.81% of 65,000 (aka 38,229 euros after tax).

 

[Sparagmos]

*We don't have a VAT tax in America.

* The lower 1/2 of Americans don't pay and federal income tax. People at the bottom get tax refunds that they never even paid into the system. In Denmark the minimum would be 22% <$100,000. The 25% VAT tax makes everything one buys very expensive. So tax is built into everything after you get raped by the government!

* Car tax in Denmark 100%! If you buy a $38,000 car in Denmark you will pay $38,000 in sales tax. TL $76,000 !

Tax calculator for Germany on €65,000.00 Tax=58.81% plus VAT tax 19% (reduced rate of 7% applies e.g. on sales of certain foods, books and magazines, flowers and transports)

https://www.icalculator.info/germany.html

We have sales tax on most states.

Denmark - I’d love to have what they have! For those extra taxes they get paid maternity and paternity leave, 5 weeks paid vacation a year, free healthcare, paid disability leave and free higher education including a monthly stipend for living expenses.

 

[(° ͡ ͜ ͡ʖ ͡ °) (ᵔᴥᵔʋ)]

So the objections, or some objections, are based in doubts about the ability of people proposing green energy ideas to implement them?

Yes. I think that is a fair statement. They say the path to hell is paved in good intentions. But progressive politicians, although with good intentions, are the key pavers.

 

[(° ͡ ͜ ͡ʖ ͡ °) (ᵔᴥᵔʋ)]

After importing a rape culture the "virtue signalers" are having second thoughts.

It appears that it is only the "compassionate" leaders like Angela Markel make a country great. In spite of the fact that Germany is essentially rising up against her for her "compassion".

 

[(° ͡ ͜ ͡ʖ ͡ °) (ᵔᴥᵔʋ)]

Their societies are better for their own citizens. European workers have maternity and paternity leaves, six week vacations, universal health care, free college...

You, too, would be able to afford higher taxes if you didn't graduate from college with $75,000 in loans--and bankrupt yourself trying to pay for things like medical and daycare.

Is the greatness of the country determined by how many freebies the government hands out in spite of its high taxes? Second, would you be okay if the government made you pay off my car and home loans? If not, why is student loan any different? That, in my opinion is the opposite of great.

 

[Colter]

We have sales tax on most states.

Denmark - I’d love to have what they have! For those extra taxes they get paid maternity and paternity leave, 5 weeks paid vacation a year, free healthcare, paid disability leave and free higher education including a monthly stipend for living expenses.

Cost of living comparison in Denmark compared to America.

Cost Of Living Comparison Between United States And Denmark