From a Norwegian perspective, the prospect of moving to America isn’t an escape from a “shithole country.” From a Norwegian perspective, America is a shithole country.
If a Norwegian family were to move to the United States it would give up:
- a per-capita GDP almost 20% higher than the USA
- an unemployment rate slightly lower than the USA
- no-fees university education for citizens
- universal health insurance with low or no co-pays and no lifetime limits
- paid paternal leave
- the sense of security that comes from knowing that your unbalanced, disgruntled, angry neighbour cannot arm himself with military weapons
- the freedom to sew your national flag to your knapsack when travelling — without feeling embarrassed
<Sigh> What an asshole!