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Why do people say Nordic countries are Socialist?

The Nordic Model is Not A Socialist Model, It is Capitalist
Freedom Preetham
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Jan 6, 2024
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The Nordic countries — Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland — are frequently cited in discussions on socialism, but this representation is a significant misinterpretation of their actual economic and social systems. This extensive exploration aims to dissect the Nordic model in-depth, revealing its capitalist core, sophisticated use of tax revenues, and the nuanced reasons behind its common mislabeling as socialism.

Repeatedly, the leaders of Nordic nations have declared their commitment to capitalism and a free-market economy, distancing themselves from socialism. Despite these clear statements, there continues to be a recurring trend where individuals incorrectly label these countries as examples of socialist models. This persistent mislabeling overlooks the explicit economic stances these countries have taken, leading to a distorted understanding of their actual economic systems.

[b][The best you can do is call it a Social Democracy based on Capitalism./b]
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SpudMuffin · 61-69, M
Some people like to use the term socialist in a derogatory sense, implying that the Nordic countries don't have freedom, or that taxes there are too high.
DogMan · 61-69, M
@SpudMuffin Well I hear Democrats that pretend the Norcic states are great examples of Socialism, and it is not
the truth. They are far from socialist, and they are also hard on immigration.
SpudMuffin · 61-69, M
@DogMan why would Democrats promote socialism? They seem pretty right wing, similar to the Conservative party.
DogMan · 61-69, M
@SpudMuffin You are talking about the JFK Democrats that are voting for Republicans. Unfortunately it is the far left
Woke Progressives that are running the Democrat party now, but they are losing more and more people.

It is a dying idealism. JFK would be considered far right today