Poland 29th best worldwide country

[tufta]

Forget the world cup, the Olympics, even the miss universe pageant. Newsweek ranks nations by economy, health, education, politics and quality of life, proving the globe’s true national champions.

www.newsweek.com/2010/08/15/interactive-infographic-of-the-worlds-best-countries.html

Now, 20 years after we freed ourselves from communism, is the 29th position a success or a failure?

[valpomike]

I find error in this report, I think Poland should rank higher. What do you think?

Mike

[Bonobo]

Aug 23, 2010 12:24:17 GMT 1 tufta said:

Forget the world cup, the Olympics, even the miss universe pageant. Newsweek ranks nations by economy, health, education, politics and quality of life, proving the globe’s true national champions.

www.newsweek.com/2010/08/15/interactive-infographic-of-the-worlds-best-countries.html

Now, 20 years after we freed ourselves from communism, is the 29th position a success or a failure?

Definitely, it is a great success. I still remember how primitively we lived in 1980s - I told you this story many times about my parents who bought a giant sack of potatoes, put it in the basement and were relieved that we wouldn`t die of hunger in 1981. If the poll was conducted then, Poland would take 100th position. Do you remember this famous slogan - 100 years behind black men?

I am happy to live here and wouldn`t change it for anything.

[tufta]

Aug 24, 2010 19:40:33 GMT 1 Bonobo said:

Aug 23, 2010 12:24:17 GMT 1 tufta said:

Forget the world cup, the Olympics, even the miss universe pageant. Newsweek ranks nations by economy, health, education, politics and quality of life, proving the globe’s true national champions.

www.newsweek.com/2010/08/15/interactive-infographic-of-the-worlds-best-countries.html

Now, 20 years after we freed ourselves from communism, is the 29th position a success or a failure?

Definitely, it is a great success. I still remember how primitively we lived in 1980s - I told you this story many times about my parents who bought a giant sack of potatoes, put it in the basement and were relieved that we wouldn`t die of hunger in 1981. If the poll was conducted then, Poland would take 100th position. Do you remember this famous slogan - 100 years behind black men?

I am happy to live here and wouldn`t change it for anything.

Yes I am happy too. But in a way I am happy I had an occasion to live in an absurd world of real-communism, just to have an occasion to live through all that change into the present, and great! state of the matters. Something like having two lives in one... I am happy too I had a courage and guts not to choose the short wat to cosy life through emmigration to one of the rich countries. Now, a simple contact with Polish reality elicits PLEASURE in me. Not that absolutely everything is that great but still I feel proud. Nonetheless I think the 29th position is a disgrace and we can make much, much better! (Do note our economy is 19-20!!)

[valpomike]

Poland has come a long way, and yes, they still have a way to go. But Poland, in my book, is a great place to live, and I wish I could.
I think Poland, now, has a better government than we do here in the USA, and much better, overall, people.

Mike