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When you read English, are you thinking in your Swedish language?
When I took French in school, when reading the French sentences I would be thinking of the English word. Therefore, I was always thinking in English, never French.
And what about when you speak English? Same thing, are you thinking in your native language while doing it?
I could say the words, “Parlez-vous francais?” but I would be thinking “Do you speak French?” while just vocalizing the French words.
But for someone who is fluent in a language such as yourself, does the mind begin to actually think in the new language?
Hope this makes sense.
Do the Norwegians try to steal across your border for jobs? Do you give them insurance if they are illegal? Do you count them in your census, if you take a census?
What is the maximum tax rate on income in Sweden?
Thanks
Generally, FReepers consider Sweden the ultimate "socialist utopia," meaning your big government owns, runs or controls everything economic, with taxes through the roof and cradle to grave welfare. Combine that with a "neutral" foreign policy, and there is not much for US conservatives to like about Sweden -- politically speaking, of course.
As a boy I travelled in Sweden, and years ago briefly worked for a large Swedish company, so I know Swedes understand capitalist business as well as anyone. And as for Sweden's neutral foreign policies, some time ago another Swede on Free Republic did his best to explain to us how his country was never quite as "neutral" as we might think.
So, let's get down to serious concerns: on foreign policy, can you tell us how many Swedes have served in various "peace-making" or "peace-keeping" missions around the world, and give us a sense of the sacrifices involved -- for example the numbers of casualties, or for humanitarian work, how many people were saved or helped? We appreciate any such efforts.
On economics, can you comment on the current status of socialism in Sweden? Are most Swedes happy with it? Do they want more or do they want less socialism? Would you recommend Sweden's version of socialism to others -- for example, to Americans?
Again welcome, and good luck to you, FRiend.