10 best countries in the world

[Anti Federalist]

Overall Best Countries Ranking

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-cou...rall-full-list

The overall ranking of Best Countries measures global performance on a variety of metrics.

Switzerland

#1 in Best Countries Overall

Canada

#2 in Best Countries Overall

Germany

#3 in Best Countries Overall

United Kingdom

#4 in Best Countries Overall

Japan

#5 in Best Countries Overall

Sweden

#6 in Best Countries Overall

Australia

#7 in Best Countries Overall

United States

#8 in Best Countries Overall

France

#9 in Best Countries Overall

Netherlands

#10 in Best Countries Overall

[shakey1]

Well, at least we made the cut.

[oyarde]

UK , Japan , France probably never make my top list . Are guns still illegal in Australia ?

[surf]

here's what a country needs to have to be considered "great": sun, soccer, surf, and beautiful women

the above list is messed up. Brazil should be at the top of this list

[Danke]

Overall Best Countries Ranking

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-cou...rall-full-list

The overall ranking of Best Countries measures global performance on a variety of metrics.

Switzerland

#1 in Best Countries Overall

Canada

#2 in Best Countries Overall

Germany

#3 in Best Countries Overall

United Kingdom

#4 in Best Countries Overall

Japan

#5 in Best Countries Overall

Sweden

#6 in Best Countries Overall

Australia

#7 in Best Countries Overall

United States

#8 in Best Countries Overall

France

#9 in Best Countries Overall

Netherlands

#10 in Best Countries Overall

Only one of those has a 1st & 2nd A.

[Swordsmyth]

Only one of those has a 1st & 2nd A.

Don't be silly, there are much more important things in life, like MONEY. (yours or OPM it doesn't really matter)

[pcosmar]

A nice corner of anywhere the government isn't..

Though I would prefer a temperate climate.

[Anti Federalist]

Only one of those has a 1st & 2nd A.

I don't think there is any country in the world that has a "Bill of Rights" that cannot be rescinded by government in event of "national emergency".

Outside of us that is.

Technically.

[Anti Federalist]

A nice corner of anywhere the government isn't..

Though I would prefer a temperate climate.

I'd leave to Switzerland in a heartbeat...the problem for me is that the Swiss have not (yet) lost their minds like rest of Europestan, thus you have better chance of playing pick up stix with your butt-cheeks as you do of achieving permanent residence or citizenship status in Switzerland.

[lilymc]

I was in Switzerland for 3 months, for a YWAM class. That's where this picture was taken. I thought the countryside and small towns were absolutely beautiful… And the people are very nice. I was surprised that Zurich wasn't as nice as I had remembered. But I love Europe and I've always wanted to live either in France or somewhere in Western Europe.

[oyarde]

I was in Switzerland for 3 months, for a YWAM class. That's where this picture was taken. I thought the countryside and small towns were absolutely beautiful… And the people are very nice. I was surprised that Zurich wasn't as nice as I had remembered. But I love Europe and I've always wanted to live either in France or somewhere in Western Europe.

I guess the South of France is OK in the countryside . Pretty much like most places , just avoid the big cities .

[pcosmar]

I'd leave to Switzerland in a heartbeat...the problem for me is that the Swiss have not (yet) lost their minds like rest of Europestan, thus you have better chance of playing pick up stix with your butt-cheeks as you do of achieving permanent residence or citizenship status in Switzerland.

Just don't boil any Lobster.

[Origanalist]

There is no top ten, there's 'Murica, and then there's everybody else.

[timosman]

Vietnam was considered but Monaco not?

[Anti Globalist]

Not surprised Switzerland is at the top.

[Danke]

There is no top ten, there's 'Murica, and then there's everybody else.

Where would you rather live?

[Danke]

Not surprised Switzerland is at the top.

The federal popular initiative "against the construction of minarets" was a successful federal popular initiative in Switzerland to prevent the construction of Mosque minarets. In a November 2009 referendum, a constitutional amendment banning the construction of new minarets was approved by 57.5% of the participating voters.^[1] Only three of the twenty Swiss cantons and one half canton^[2] mostly in the French-speaking part of Switzerland opposed the initiative.

Federal popular initiative "against the construction of minarets"
Votes % Yes 1,535,010 57.50% No 1,134,440 42.50% Valid votes 2,669,450 98.53% Invalid or blank votes 39,837 1.47% Total votes 2,709,287 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 5,039,676 53.76%
Results by canton The results of the November 2009 referendum by canton. Red indicates opposition to the ban of minarets, green support of the ban.

This referendum originates from action on 1 May 2007, when a group of right of centre politicians mainly from the Swiss People's Party and the Federal Democratic Union, the Egerkinger Komittee ("Egerkingen Committee") launched a federal popular initiative that sought a constitutional ban on minarets. The minaret at the mosque of the local Turkish cultural association in Wangen bei Olten is the initial motivation for the initiative.
The Swiss government recommended that the proposed amendment be rejected as inconsistent with basic principles of the constitution.^[3] But after the results were tabulated, the government immediately announced that the ban was in effect.^[4]

[oyarde]

Where would you rather live?

Greatest Country of course is Chief Oyardes compound .

[Danke]

Greatest Country of course is Chief Oyardes compound .

I like modern plumbing, electricity and central heating. So no thanks.

[oyarde]

[FONT="]The federal popular initiative "against the construction of minarets" was a successful federal popular initiative in Switzerland to prevent the construction of Mosque minarets. In a November 2009 referendum, a constitutional amendment banning the construction of new minarets was approved by 57.5% of the participating voters.^[1] Only three of the twenty Swiss cantons and one half canton^[2] mostly in the French-speaking part of Switzerland opposed the initiative.[/FONT]

Federal popular initiative "against the construction of minarets"
Votes % Yes 1,535,010 57.50% No 1,134,440 42.50% Valid votes 2,669,450 98.53% Invalid or blank votes 39,837 1.47% Total votes 2,709,287 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 5,039,676 53.76%
Results by canton The results of the November 2009 referendum by canton. Red indicates opposition to the ban of minarets, green support of the ban.

[FONT="]This referendum originates from action on 1 May 2007, when a group of right of centre politicians mainly from the Swiss People's Party and the Federal Democratic Union, the Egerkinger Komittee ("Egerkingen Committee") launched a federal popular initiative that sought a constitutional ban on minarets. The minaret at the mosque of the local Turkish cultural association in Wangen bei Olten is the initial motivation for the initiative.[/FONT]
[FONT="]The Swiss government recommended that the proposed amendment be rejected as inconsistent with basic principles of the constitution.^[3] But after the results were tabulated, the government immediately announced that the ban was in effect.^[4][/FONT]

If they want to be Great , they might need to think about Exit for the french canton .

[oyarde]

I like modern plumbing, electricity and central heating. So no thanks.

I have all of that and generator, well water and wood heat backup .

[Danke]

I have all of that and generator, well water and wood heat backup .

Who did you “pick” that up from?

[oyarde]

Who did you “pick” that up from?

Hardware store . I have an account there . Balance is zero , so time to start thinking about a new project. Some things you have to improvise , I mean if you want a good Green River ( scalping )Skinning knife you have to go mail order .

[lilymc]

I guess the South of France is OK in the countryside . Pretty much like most places , just avoid the big cities .

I'm not anti-big city. But yeah, it is nice to be where there's a lot of open space and beautiful nature.

[oyarde]

I'm not anti-big city. But yeah, it is nice to be where there's a lot of open space and beautiful nature.

I used to stop on the French - Spanish border and take a break when I was driving to Barcelona from West Germany . It is a nice area .

[lilymc]

I used to stop on the French - Spanish border and take a break when I was driving to Barcelona from West Germany . It is a nice area .

Sounds nice. I haven't been to the south of France. But I have been to Paris, Normandy and the East part of France (when I was in Switzerland, a Swiss couple I'm friends with took me across the border to France one day.) Like I said, I love Europe and I've always loved French and the idea of living there for a while. You guys might think I'm silly, but I think everything sounds better in French. Someone could be reading from the phonebook, and it would make my heart melt.

[Tywysog Cymru]

I wouldn't want to live in Canada.

[Swordsmyth]

There is no top ten, there's 'Murica, and then there's everybody else.

This is true whether you really meant it or not.

[Mach]

Be careful where you would like to move, the EU (most) spies on all of it's citizens, since 2006, ALL your Data is recorded and saved.

Data Retention Surveillance

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_retention

https://www.eff.org/issues/mandatory-data-retention/eu

http://thehill.com/opinion/cybersecu...handled-around