Comments on: Sweden provides US viewers with Earth Day inspiration

By: HairySwede

HairySwede — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:18:58 +0000

well said craptastical. people seem to forget that sweden is the size of california with a population of only 9 million as opposed to californias 36 million. not exactly a good comparison then.

By: Craptastical

Craptastical — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:03:33 +0000

I’m chiming in a bit late on this, sorry…

I usually resist the urge to argue with people who compare individual European countries to the US, but enough is enough.

An equal comparison of news coverage would be if one compared the US to the EU (imagining that each country within the EU is similar to a US state, where *almost* everyone speaks the same language and the effects of local politics have the capacity to effect the entire EU). That’s a much more fair comparison. By doing so, the amount of local/national/international news coverage between the two is nearly the same if not identical.

By: JayBird

JayBird — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:25:37 +0000

Canada rules.. all move to canada

By: EvaLena

EvaLena — Sat, 31 May 2008 12:09:09 +0000

V�xj� ? didn�t know that, I always thought it was V�xsj�, oh well.
According to research the Danes are the happiest in the world, not the Swedes. As far as I know our king is not much of a ruler, just a PR guy,that loves fast cars and are usually seen driving Ferraris, not the car shown.

By: kimber

kimber — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:58:24 +0000

The US does cover a lot of international news… our country is just very large and has a lot going on within (good and bad) and so airtime is limited.

Being an American, I can tell you that we are MUCH more aware and interested in the world than we get credit for… and keep in mind nearly ALL Americans are descendents of another country- most of us know and respect our roots. Although our country is a young one (only a bit over 200 years old instead of more than double that!), we do not all believe in our political policy and we are not all bubble headed Hiltons like you see in the media.

By: John Ross

John Ross — Sun, 18 May 2008 19:42:21 +0000

Whips and carrots that was great fun.

Sweden should learn the NY police zero tolerance on crime. But suggestions in media is of that or other positives , uncivilized enough, not practically possible, it seems.

“Our ruler” , the King, might be replaced with a president too. I would prefer the US president.

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 17 May 2008 17:06:31 +0000

Actually, there is A LOT of information about Sweden on American television all the time. Being an American, I can honestly say, that our news coverage is immense and the slant you get on each story will depend on which news station you happen to be watching. All that aside, there are other networks reporting in other forms (documentary, informational programming etc.) on the very good things that are happening all over the world…Sweden included. Not all American’s are mindless sheep that take the “news” as the only source of information. Some us look further and are interested in not only what other nations are doing but are also interested in how other countries view us. Perhaps we can all learn to be a little more open minded when it comes to news from other places.

By: HairySwede

HairySwede — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:52:06 +0000

I love it. The green movement is taking over in Sweden.

By: PH Balance

PH Balance — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:33:23 +0000

Wait till you pay 90% in taxes so you can be the worlds green leaders…how exciting life gets in Sweden! Your s*&^ might be green too and then you can eat it…

By: PH Balance

PH Balance — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:28:42 +0000

Whoever wrote this article on The Local needs to get their head checked. Any comparison with Sweden and the US is absurd and downright a reflection of the self righteousness of the Swedish society. Give me a damn break! Sweden is a tiny useless country of 9 million people. Bark and bark you silly little dog…