Like Roman Polanski? Or is he one of your heroes?

good post. it makes sense geographically why Scandinavian countries would tend toward socialism. the weather alone forces some level of cooperation.

but there is a reason why immigrants (especially skilled ones) flock to the US and it isn't the weather. it has to do with a playing field that allows competition. something that plays itself out in how immigrants assimilate into society.

"it's 'shitty' for those above it because ... ? "

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>> it's 'shitty' for those above it because ... ? <<

I guess you have to experience what happens when a new government regulation takes effect. the interpretation of the regulation for instance. high performers are usually creative. which means creative solutions to problems. regulations interfere with the freedom of personal choice and so "solutions" end up being imposed on you.

you can see this easily demonstrated when you compare different industries. banking which is highly regulated to say high tech companies. or within industries. compare the approach and efficiency within R&D to manufacturing. of course, there is an ongoing encroachment into R&D which again will impose exogenous "solutions" to problems. which means that malaise and frustration will spread. and with that the satisfaction of being creative.

but the low performers that probably have never had an original thought in their lives won't notice. in fact it will probably be better watching people they once envied beaten down by the system.

"<which I guess is good for the 50% below the median and shitty for those above it.>

it's 'shitty' for those above it because ... ? "

Because we get dragged down to your level.