Australia ranked 'happiest' developed nation again

Jimbuna · 05-28-13, 12:22 PM

You'd hardly think so looking at the expressions on the likes of TarJak and Reece

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Australia has been ranked the world's happiest nation among developed economies for the third year running.
Top position went to Australia, because of the overall strength of its economy, in the Better Life Index compiled by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22685260

soopaman2 · 05-28-13, 12:49 PM

My backside!

America is beyond happy, look what we do!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mollykateri/...-roadkill-421u

Get well soon balloons for roadkill, no kangaroos in those pics!

J/K, congrats, but like any city builder you play, the game gets harder when you reach higher populations.

Now to play devils advocate, compare your economy to other nations (first world)? Your oppressive VAT taxes on nearly everything, I know you all love paying a third more in government taxes for foreign goods.

My game cost me 40, it costs you 60. Happy? or happily oppressed?

Or are Kangaroos that cool, and I am missing the point?

(I think so deep down)
Kangaroos+Koalas= Morale boosters

IMPORT NOW!

Wolferz · 05-28-13, 01:39 PM

Way to go Australia.

Bananas and lemon/ lime soda all around.

As long as you don't elect that mining heiress to a top political position, you should remain happy.

It's also nice that you're on a sea locked little continent all by your lonesomes.

Most other countries share borders with other countries.
With the USA bordering Canada and Mexico, we get sneaky uninvited guests from the south and those fine folks to our north have their southern border fairly secured. We could take a lesson or two from them.

donna52522 · 05-28-13, 01:58 PM

Well it all depends on your source...I personally don't trust the BBC.

soopaman2 · 05-28-13, 02:40 PM

I find it funny when my Euro/OZ Steam friends ask me to gift them games so they can pay substatially less.

I guess that full socialist money has to come from somewhere.

Happy? at what cost? Ever think about that?

AVGWarhawk · 05-28-13, 02:42 PM

Any place with shrimp on the barbie has to be happy.

STEED · 05-28-13, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

You'd hardly think so looking at the expressions on the likes of TarJak and Reece

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22685260

What a load of pot noodles, they all come from the criminals we sent there years ago so it makes sense they carried out a spot of here you a nice big bag of money.

soopaman2 · 05-28-13, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Any place with shrimp on the barbie has to be happy.

Fair enough, I retract my argument.

Shrimp on the barbie is really freaking epic, some lemon juice and garlic, touch of cayenne pepper....MMMMMMMMM

*drool*

Jimbuna · 05-28-13, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

What a load of pot noodles, they all come from the criminals we sent there years ago so it makes sense they carried out a spot of here you a nice big bag of money.

LOL

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

Fair enough, I retract my argument.

Shrimp on the barbie is really freaking epic, some lemon juice and garlic, touch of cayenne pepper....MMMMMMMMM

*drool*

I could live with that

u crank · 05-28-13, 03:43 PM

OK, you take a bunch of convicts, turn them loose on a really big island with some weird animals and this is what you get?

Why isn't this being tried more often?

nikimcbee · 05-28-13, 04:08 PM

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developed economies

Good to see they finally got electricity and internetz.

soopaman2 · 05-28-13, 04:08 PM

For a bunch of so called convicts, they got alot of really nice looking women.

I look at it different.
The Brits ditched these people, they made enough of themselves to be recognized as a country by the entire world community, including their oppressor, the great British Isles.

Damn fine people. 3rd nation including the USA and India, to show Britain, their empirical ideals are rubbish, and prospering despite them.

KUDOS!

Don't tread on us, lobster jackets!

Spiced_Rum · 05-28-13, 04:45 PM

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Damn fine people. 3rd nation including the USA and India, to show Britain, their empirical ideals are rubbish, and prospering despite them.

Do not forget Canada (left in 1931) and New Zealand (1947).

Although I think that Iraq (1932), Burma (1948), Palestine (1948), Sierra Leone (1961), Uganda (1962) and Rhodesia [aka Zimbabwe] (1965 / 1979 UDI) did not turn out so well.

bertieck476 · 05-28-13, 04:48 PM

Make the most of it while it lasts, once the lions (rugby) have whooped ya you'll all be suicidal

soopaman2 · 05-28-13, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Spiced_Rum

Do not forget Canada (left in 1931) and New Zealand (1947).

Although I think that Iraq (1932), Burma (1948), Palestine (1948), Sierra Leone (1961), Uganda (1962) and Rhodesia [aka Zimbabwe] (1965 / 1979 UDI) did not turn out so well.

Thank you sir, I left a few out

05-28-13, 12:49 PM	#2
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	My backside! America is beyond happy, look what we do! http://www.buzzfeed.com/mollykateri/...-roadkill-421u Get well soon balloons for roadkill, no kangaroos in those pics! J/K, congrats, but like any city builder you play, the game gets harder when you reach higher populations. Now to play devils advocate, compare your economy to other nations (first world)? Your oppressive VAT taxes on nearly everything, I know you all love paying a third more in government taxes for foreign goods. My game cost me 40, it costs you 60. Happy? or happily oppressed? Or are Kangaroos that cool, and I am missing the point? (I think so deep down) Kangaroos+Koalas= Morale boosters IMPORT NOW! __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

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Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Way to go Australia. Bananas and lemon/ lime soda all around. As long as you don't elect that mining heiress to a top political position, you should remain happy. It's also nice that you're on a sea locked little continent all by your lonesomes. Most other countries share borders with other countries. With the USA bordering Canada and Mexico, we get sneaky uninvited guests from the south and those fine folks to our north have their southern border fairly secured. We could take a lesson or two from them. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

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donna52522 Lady Mariner Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 544 Downloads: 225 Uploads: 0	Well it all depends on your source...I personally don't trust the BBC. __________________

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soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	I find it funny when my Euro/OZ Steam friends ask me to gift them games so they can pay substatially less. I guess that full socialist money has to come from somewhere. Happy? at what cost? Ever think about that? __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,297 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Any place with shrimp on the barbie has to be happy. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,749 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	OK, you take a bunch of convicts, turn them loose on a really big island with some weird animals and this is what you get? Why isn't this being tried more often? __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

05-28-13, 04:08 PM	#12
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	For a bunch of so called convicts, they got alot of really nice looking women. I look at it different. The Brits ditched these people, they made enough of themselves to be recognized as a country by the entire world community, including their oppressor, the great British Isles. Damn fine people. 3rd nation including the USA and India, to show Britain, their empirical ideals are rubbish, and prospering despite them. KUDOS! Don't tread on us, lobster jackets! __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

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bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Make the most of it while it lasts, once the lions (rugby) have whooped ya you'll all be suicidal