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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: Banksy 🐝 HONORARY
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Subject: Re: Mark Carney Wins In Canada...
Date: 04/29/25 11:31 AM
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10 years of idiot Labour rule with bad finances and problems up the wazoo and they just went for more all because Orange Man Bad.

Yeah...no...
Canadians are happier with their lives than Americans, and rightly so...
In the 2025 World Happiness Report, Canada ranks 18th globally, while the United States has dropped to 24th-its lowest position ever. (Winning!)

Canadian households median net worth is $137,633 USD.
U.S. households median net worth is $107,739 USD

The US has a significantly higher maternal mortality rate than Canada.
The U.S. maternal mortality rate is approximately 22.3 deaths per 100,000 live births, the highest among high-income countries.
Canada’s maternal mortality rate is roughly half that, meaning it is about 11 deaths per 100,000 live births or lower.

The U.S. homicide rate is more than double that of Canada.

Everybody in Canada has health insurance.
Many Americans do not, (26 million Americans have no insurance and millions of others have inadequate coverage) our President says he has "part of a plan" to fix it.

Canadians live, on average, 4 years longer than Americans.

The poverty rate in the US is consistently higher than in Canada.
The U.S. poverty rate is around 17–19%, while Canada’s rate is about 10.5–13%.
The gap is even more pronounced for child poverty, with the U.S. rate more than double that of Canada.

Lastly Canadian Elections include a peaceful transfer of power. Not lies or coup attempts...that must be nice.

Inspired by Jim.
mungofitch writes on OT: Canada

en.wikipedia.org - List of countries by wealth per adult

statista.com - Poverty rates in oecd countries

commonwealthfund.org - Americans no matter state they live die younger people many other countries

cbc.ca - World happiness report canada
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