draakh_kimera

uh, sweden actually has a more capitalist economy than the US and not surprisingly, a higher per-capita income. well, by more capitalist i mean less regulated in general. there was a report that ranked us all a while back, not sure who did it. i think sweden was #1 and the US was like #3 or something... it compared taxes, regulations, trade restrictions, etc. taks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sweden more capitalistic than the US?!??? Dude, whoever did this report was really pulling you leg, if it stated what you say it did. Sweden IS a social economy, and that's all I'm gonna say... @Rosjberg! I was just wondering, when you say rich, do you mean the GDP per capita? I can't remember too much of how to read the HDI data, but anyway, Sweden is at 22st place, us at4th. And on a side note, Norway is at second place, and Denmark is at 5th place... Taken from here

Forgot to say, everything else remaining equal, by which I mean the state of affairs in the world in a neutral state.

Point to you! But we also have income taxes of up to or perhaps even over 60%, sales taxes of 25% (in Sweden), etc. Apply that to the US, along with our countries' social model, well, I guess it's open to debate...As for generally extremely rich, sure, when compared to the whole world. When compared to the US, I'm not so sure (and I can't be arsed to look it up).

No offense taken, but it's prolly not obvious to everybody, specially those who are ridiculously convinced that capitalism is the answer to everything *cough*TAKS*cough*

Well, trying to remember economics now... Anyway, if I'm not mistaken this is due to the fact that healthcare and such is funded/subsidised (don't really now what the right word is) significantly much more in for example Sweden, than in the US. This in turn leads to a more efficient yet less expensive service for the consumer. As for less homeless and empoverished people, the Swedish state gives such people more economic help than the US. However, one also has to keep in mind that the government raises the money for the services through tax payers. Also, this way of "being nice" to the population raises the taxes on consumer goods, income, whatever, which is why living is so damn expensive in Sweden, and also why there is a lack of proffesional doctors, who get payed a lot more abroad. This depends on the degree of capitalism; all types of economic systems are bad if driven to an extreme. As Kaftan stated, capitalism will only benefit the economically strong if driven too far. The same can be said for socialsm/communism, though no one would really benefit, except the leading political figures... That issue can be applied to anything. It's finding the "right" political way that would benefit the most people that is a real problem. In reality there is absolutely NO good socio-economic system as of yet. Sure, free markets will always have an economic advantage over command economies but the problem is that a lot more people will end up poor, whilst in command economies there is no real benefit to be made from working, as everyone is equal... Anyway, my point with this was to try to clarify some very small aspects of politics and economics, though of course everyone is entitled to their own view and preference. I'm not trying to prove anyone wrong, I just wanted to state what I thought. Of course, don't quote me on any of this, economics is a subject I don't remember too much of "

Hmm. Well, apart from the minesweeper and card games: None. Though the most I ever had on my current computer was: KotOR Far Cry Thief II Thief III I don't play games that much...

I'm close to Ghandi as well. So he couldn't have been that bad

Em, doen't wanna get too involved in this discussion, but how many lives have those vests saved? It might not be that comparable to the death toll, but that's still a life saved...

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What the hell does any of this have to do with FOX?

Uh I knew you were going to say that it was bait. Now how do you apply that to a bullet proof vest. AS I said it has been proven here in the states not even police officers will wear them unless made to. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i don't see your point. wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle is uncomfortable; but it saves lives. what are you really saying here? soldiers should wear whatever they feel comfortable in? like sweatpants and a t-shirt...? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And as for your example Dakoth, there is a distinct risk difference between being a policeman and a soldier. Like they don't have to worry about shrapnel. Anyway, a bullet proof vest weights what maybe around 5 kg give or take. If carrying around an extra 5 kg load is too much you wouldn't have made it into the army. Also, 5kg isn't that much to carry around if it might save your life. As for motorcycle helmets, they're not that bad. Saves your eyes from the wind, and you don't get a bunch of bugs stinging your face when you're riding...

I'd strip myself to the nude, make a little fire out of old cardboard boxes, and throw an effigy of Bill Gates with needles in it on top, all while dancing to some Barry White. In a non-denominatinal kind of way.

I think you'll get to level 30 tops on a normal playthrough. The problem is, it'll still be ridiculously easy from what I've heard. Anyway, if you wanna make it a bit harder without any mods, you could always play as a scoundrel/consular with 8 CON. Makes for some interesting gameplay. Oh, and low WIS too.

Someone kill this thread.

I'd like to see a mod for multiclassing in kotor2, so that you wouldn't only have to be a Jedi throughout the game, though I've no clue as to what Star Wars d20 says about that.

Nop, those terrorists came from Arabia Saud

It's fifty. Super lame...

So, uh what's the point of this thread? ( WOW, NO SPELLINGERROSR; DRUNK..)

yuoure' point binge? Adn yhaba, Im' here. for now.

Dont' be! Im drunk as an arse

ive layed b oth fallouts; and yes, vaults, in the near (like in 50 years to 100 years) futrure. I don't trust russia or china...grrr

I feel somewhat resoponsible for this... I'M SORRY!!! NO MORE WORST( wahtever) POLLS, PLEASE...

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