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Cake day: October 27th, 2023

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  • Are all governments corrupt?

    Yes, to some extent. Check out the transparency.org corruption index. And then look up whether those countries have had corruption scandals in the last few years. All of them have.

    Is the US particularly corrupt? No.

    Are they all at risk of war?

    It’s always a risk. In some places the risk is quite small. I don’t think war is going to break out in New Zealand or Uruguay any time soon.

    Are rich people and corporations given legal passes and tax breaks everywhere?

    Yes. And before someone tells you about Western/Northern Europe, look at how their wealthiest people manage their wealth via ‘foundations’.

    Is there gang violence, racism and sexism everywhere?

    Of course. Germany, Sweden, New Zealand and Australia (to name a few) all have well-publicised gang issues that are regularly reported in the media.

    I want to live without fear that my kids could be killed by some idiot with guns

    Is that a serious risk where you live? If so, how many people do you know personally who were killed by guns? Don’t mistake media-stoked fear for an actual statistical risk.

    I want our family to live a life free from servitude just to to pay for car+home+health insurance and not worry we could die simply because we couldn’t afford to pay the highest price for medical care in the world

    That’s fair. If that is your priority, try and move somewhere with a public health system like Australia, the UK or New Zealand.

    I want to be more than fuel for capitalism

    You won’t avoid that in any capitalist country.