ClubV12 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I agree Neil, were just getting started on the 21st century, you aint seen nothing yet! What we need is, more "bananas" and a few gallons of gas, now lets get to work. Oh, and we need to drop off a little Democracy where ever we go while were at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Bravus Posted October 26, 2013 Moderators Share Posted October 26, 2013 The notion that Danes' happiness is bought (even in part) through American military might is just bizarre to me. Quote Truth is important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Tom Wetmore Posted October 27, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted October 27, 2013 And even more so, I suspect, to the Danes... Quote "Absurdity reigns and confusion makes it look good." "Sinless perfection is such a shallow goal." "I love God only as much as the person I love the least." *Forgiveness is always good news. And that is the gospel truth. (And finally, the ideas expressed above are solely my person views and not that of any organization with which I am associated.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 one would think some that thing money is related to happiness.. weird thinking there. Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerr Posted October 27, 2013 Moderators Share Posted October 27, 2013 The notion that Danes' happiness is bought (even in part) through American military might is just bizarre to me. They don't have to worry about being top dog with all the troubles and expenses that go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Bravus Posted October 28, 2013 Moderators Share Posted October 28, 2013 S'OK, if the US continues in its present course, it will soon be relieved of that burden. Quote Truth is important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerr Posted October 28, 2013 Moderators Share Posted October 28, 2013 And who will relieve the US of that burden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planey Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Probably lack of money (have you seen the size of the debt?) Quote Graeme____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted October 29, 2013 Members Share Posted October 29, 2013 Probably lack of money (have you seen the size of the debt?) You know I hear that all the time, but it seems that any time its needed, it shows up from no where. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators lazarus Posted October 29, 2013 Moderators Share Posted October 29, 2013 You know I hear that all the time, but it seems that any time its needed, it shows up from no where. That's because someone sits at a computer in the Fed and creates it out of thin air! Quote Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted October 29, 2013 Members Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks Lazarus, that is my point! Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olger Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I HAVE DISCOVERED THE SECRET !!! THIS -- is why they're so happy. olger signing off Quote "Please don't feed the drama queens.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClubV12 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Olger nailed it, case closed! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted October 29, 2013 Members Share Posted October 29, 2013 If that's the case, than its a sad commentary for Americans don't ya think? Because we have more of that than they do and it hasn't made most Americans happy! Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olger Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 pssssttt....... (that dainty delectable is a...wait for it...Danish) Quote "Please don't feed the drama queens.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted October 30, 2013 Members Share Posted October 30, 2013 Why wait????? I knew that! And so does everyone else! Not sure what your implying? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Well, I happen to be a Dane. Although I reside in Iceland now, I was born in Denmark and have lived and worked there longer than in any other country. I still get most of my retirement benefits, including social security, from Denmark, and this is where I pay most of my taxes too. Any person who has resided in Denmark for 40 years after the age of 16, gets full social security at the age of 67, regardless of how much or how little you have been employed, which means that an invalid gets the same amount as a millionaire. The same is true of medical expenses. You chose a family physician yourself. Any visit to your physician or a specialist is free of charges. Also hospitalization. The Danes figure this is just as important as the privilege of using roads and public highways, police protection, etc., so they do not mind so much being among the highest taxpayers in the world. Wealthy people have the privilege of going to a private hospital where they have to pay the expenses themselves, in case they think the waiting lists for certain hospital treatments are too long.During my 35 years in Denmark I never felt the waiting was too long. Your private family physician usually does all s/he can to see that you get the best service available, and I have experienced them doing much more than expected of them to help you out. Public education is free for all. Public financial help is available for living expenses for full time students. Our SDA church schools receive government aid, but not enough to avoid reasonable school fees for pupils. Even the most conservative politicians in Denmark support fully the social services in their country. Obama would be regarded much farther to the right than the most conservative Danish politicians. His health care program would be regarded as a good step in the right direction, but Danes would never accept his meager attempts to help people who need medical support. However, the European people do appreciate the aid they received from America after they had been plundered by the Nazis during World War II. Even Germany received a major part of this aid. On the other hand the wheels in America might not have been rolling as fast as they did if the European countries had not been helped so they could afford to buy American products. This still seems to be a motivating factor behind foreign aid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Both Iceland and Norway have also been on the top of the list of the happiest people in the world. The social services in these two countries are also high, but not quite to the level of Denmark. In Norway and Iceland you have to pay a fee yourself when you visit a physician. Senior citizens get a discount, and the government still pays the major part of the expenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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