Comments by "Halfdan Ingolfsson" (@Halli50) on "Into Europe"
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What strikes me about the video is it's potenial authenticity: The Narrator has a decidedly 'Murican way of speaking, and the fervent emphasis on corporate profits being the be-all and end-all is highly suspect. I believe this is a hit-job, a misinformation campaign mounted by 'Murican corporate interests!
Put it in perspective: Europeans are "Lazy" because they enjoy a nice work-life balance, e.g. by having 4-6 weeks of paid annual leave! They are also "Lazy" because they work fewer hours - a direct result of gains in productivity also benefiting the employees (blasphemy in 'Murica, where corporate greed is paramount).
European GDP is lower - because European societies "waste money" on affordable health care and education, safe infrastructure and public transportation, all absolute no-no's in 'Murica. Also (gasp, shudder), the wealthy (individuals and corporations) pay a larger share into the common coffers, greatly reducing inequality - which, in turn, greatly reduces crime and a host of social problems like homelessness.
Now, would any of you 'Muricans want to live in a hellhole environment where health care is affordable, education is basically free and mandatory, where you get to "slouch off" for a month on full pay and are not a 24/7 slave to your employer AND you are paid a livable wage without relying on tips?
Nah, I guess not because that is SOCIALISM!
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