Comments by "Ida Larsen" (@idalarsen2540) on "" video.
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@allflying3 Well, you ARE living in a shithole country.
I'm SO happy that I live in Norway, holy damn! They won't let ANYONE starve, totally regardless whether you've ever worked or not, or whether you're an actual citizen or not. We SURELY have problems with our social programs as well, but dayumn. Like, I knew very well already that your wellfare programs in the states were terrible, but not THIS terrible 😱😱😱
We don't have food stamps like you have, we have something WAY BETTER. We have several locations which offer free bags of good and proper food (some towns have more options than other, we have A LOT of small towns in Norway, in fact most of our "cities" are really small towns, and not all of them have the best social programs, but there's still something out there for EVERYONE, even in the smallest of towns!), and you can come and collect WHENEVER you want, there's no limits really.
We obiviously as well had a massive unemployment boost when the pandemic really hit us which did lead to some issues, but nothing nearly as bad as it was for you in America. Our system is very well equipped, we're have a good infrastructure in place already. Therefore despite our programs getting longer lines and our websites crashed a few times, it wasn't too much of a problem despite being a bit frustrating. Still nothing to really complain about.
I'm extremely happy to have been born and raised in a country that actually cares about it's people, regardless of social status. It's always been safe. It hasn't always been easy at all, it's in no way some kind of utopia, but still. Our safety net WORKS. It doesn't create massive national debts at all, if anything it helps our economy A LOT. Norway wouldn't be as rich of a country if it weren't for our annoyingly high taxes and social programs. It doesn't demotivate anyone from working, working will always be our best option. Still, if you for WHATEVER reason can't work, you don't have to starve. Our basic human needs are fulfilled for the most part. We have MANY homeless people, but even homeless people here at least have the oppurtunity to EAT and get basic shelter.
It's so terrible to even think of how bad it is in America.. I've been homeless and have had to live in the worst conditions Norway has to offer for years previously (homeless, young, female drug addict on the streets of Oslo, the capital city and it's been pure hell. It's NOT easy. Even then, I could rest assured knowing that I could get food, go somewhere to shower and sleep for the night, and get free medical care if needed). Even the absolute worst conditions here seem way better than the situation for some people in the states who even works. I would be DEAD AF if I had to live the life I've had to live here in in the states instead. That's absolutely terrifying and I have a world of sympathy for the living conditions your "leaders" have put you guys in. It seems absolutely terrible.
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