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Feeling glum? Move to Switzerland! Swiss nation is the happiest on Earth, with America 15th
dailymail.co.uk ^
| 4/24/2015
| John Hall
Posted on 04/24/2015 11:12:57 AM PDT by rktman
Switzerland is the world's happiest nation thanks to healthy GDP figures, strong social bonds and an increasing life expectancy, a new study of global wellbeing has revealed.
The list is dominated by European nations, particularly those in Scandinavia, and measures a country's population by factors contributing to its citizens' contentment, rather than wealth.
Britons are happier now than they were two years ago, the study found, but still ranks in at a relatively lowly 21st place. And despite often mocking its northern neighbour as an inferior nation, the United States is a full 10 places below Canada, ranking at 10th and fifth respectively.
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WHAT! Do disney brass know about this? We were led to believe that disneyworld was the happiest place on the planet. How dare some upstart little country try to take the title. How about a little raclet for lunch?
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:12:57 AM PDT
by
rktman
To: rktman
Never thought of the Swiss as happy and fun-loving, but whatever. I find Switzerland a bit dreary.
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:14:13 AM PDT
by
dinodino
To: rktman
Sorry, part of the reason they’re so happy is that don’t allow many people to move in. Maybe if you’re like Marc Rich, you might...
To: rktman
Believe me, if I could afford it I’d go tomorrow.
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:16:55 AM PDT
by
clintonh8r
(ISIS IS ISlam/Christian lives matter!)
To: dinodino
It’s near some great places...Bavaria, northern Italy, southern France.
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:18:36 AM PDT
by
clintonh8r
(ISIS IS ISlam/Christian lives matter!)
To: proxy_user
I recall from a visit to Montreaux that it was quite an ordeal to buy there. That city on the shore of Lake Geneva was a very beautiful setting, and it was one of the cleanest places I have ever seen, I recall a saying we were told, when the wife is through cleaning the house she cleans the guns, I believe all males are available for call up if needed.
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:23:27 AM PDT
by
Jolla
To: Jolla
That city on the shore of Lake Geneva was a very beautiful setting,Until some stupid with a flare gun, burned the place to the ground.
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:24:44 AM PDT
by
dfwgator
To: dinodino
Maybe they’re happy because they don’t know what they’re missing. Ignorance is bliss.
To: dfwgator
Until some stupid with a flare gun, burned the place to the ground. You can still see smoke on the water.
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:26:09 AM PDT
by
1Old Pro
To: clintonh8r
Wadda ya mean? If Tina Turner can afford it.........Just sayin’. LOL! I already got a town picked out. Well, maybe 2. Leysin or Verbier. But, if I can’t bring my guns, I ain’t goin’.
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:27:20 AM PDT
by
rktman
(Served in the Navy to protect the rights of those that want to take some of mine away. Odd, eh?)
To: rktman
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:28:00 AM PDT
by
b4its2late
(A Liberal is a person who will give away everything he doesn't own.)
To: dfwgator
Until some stupid with a flare gun, burned the place to the ground. I know how old you are, now!!!
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:29:00 AM PDT
by
Puppage
(You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
To: rktman
How many Melanin pigmented individuals live there?
Just wondering.
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:29:05 AM PDT
by
RetSignman
(Obama is the walking, talking middle finger in the face of America)
To: b4its2late
Yeah, I saw the Norwegians. Where the hell are there burquas? Or is that Sweden.
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:29:14 AM PDT
by
rktman
(Served in the Navy to protect the rights of those that want to take some of mine away. Odd, eh?)
To: dfwgator
LOL - and I got it, you are showing our age - good call.
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:29:52 AM PDT
by
Jolla
To: RetSignman
Not sure how many pacific islanders live there.
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:30:06 AM PDT
by
rktman
(Served in the Navy to protect the rights of those that want to take some of mine away. Odd, eh?)
To: Jolla
Well heck, even my son knows that song.
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:30:37 AM PDT
by
dfwgator
To: proxy_user
They sat out two world wars... maybe that’s part of it.
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:34:04 AM PDT
by
SMARTY
("When you blame others, you give up your power to change." Robert Anthony)
To: rktman
A somewhat misleading survey. I have never been to Switzerland myself. It is so small perhaps it can fit in as an entity. America and Canada so huge that certain areas are vastly different than others. This both in climate and ethnic make up.
For pure happiness one could view the Upper Peninsula of Michigan when the REAL spring finally hits. This would include their neighbour in Ontario, Canada. Snow yesterday and it ain't here yet. When it does, it is all smiley face!
To: rktman
And despite often mocking its northern neighbour as an inferior nation, the United States is a full 10 places below Canada, ranking at 10th and fifth respectively. Well, that math makes me unhappy. Ten places between 10th and 5th? Ouch.
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posted on
04/24/2015 11:36:20 AM PDT
by
KarlInOhio
(Darth Obama on 529 plans: I am altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further.)
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