Finland the most un-failed state in the world 2012 ! - Blu-ray Forum

nefilim · 08-21-2012, 11:27 AM

check out : The Failed States Index 2012 @

http://www.fundforpeace.org/global/?q=fsi-grid2012

Finland

"Upon first glance, it could be easy to assume that there is very little new to be found in the 2012 Failed States Index. After all, Finland has managed to win back-to-back best-place on the Index and Somalia now has the ignominious distinction of five-straight worst-place finishes. Nine of the worst ten in 2012 are the same as in 2011; meanwhile, the “best ten” at the sustainable end of the index are the same ten countries as in 2011. So, nothing has really changed, right?

Wrong.

Though a quick glance of the 2012 Failed States Index could suggest business as usual, the Index actually saw some of the most dramatic shifts in the eight-year history of the Index, which was first published in 2005. In those eight years, three of the four most significant “worsenings” occurred in 2012. Prior to this year’s Index, the most significant decline had been Lebanon in 2007 – which worsened by 11.9 points – coinciding with the conflict with neighboring Israel. This year, two countries managed to beat that record, and both for very different reasons."

nefilim · 08-22-2012, 02:18 PM

...knew you`d be impressed

Nerdkiller likes BD · 08-22-2012, 02:56 PM

*looks at Ireland in the top 10*

nefilim · 08-22-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

*looks at Ireland in the top 10*

mistakes happen

The Apocalypse · 08-22-2012, 03:28 PM

Heh, according to that index, Myanmar (Burma) is one point worse than North Korea. I'd think given the reforms in Burma that it wouldn't be that high up.

nefilim · 08-22-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by EclipseSSD

Heh, according to that index, Myanmar (Burma) is one point worse than North Korea. I'd think given the reforms in Burma that it wouldn't be that high up.

that in index is correct - repeat after me : c-o-r-r-e-c-t !

and note the time of time of the valuations ... Burma IS on a right road ...

Nerdkiller likes BD · 08-22-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nefilim

mistakes happen

Why you little...

The Apocalypse · 08-22-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nefilim

that in index is correct - repeat after me : c-o-r-r-e-c-t !

and note the time of time of the valuations ... Burma IS on a right road ...

Alright, alright. I'll take your word for it

Notice they left out the Republic of China (aka Taiwan) and some other countries, I suppose they're going by UN membership.

Scarriere · 08-22-2012, 05:39 PM

I don't really know what this list is for, but Canada is ninth. We should be higher but we'll take it!

nefilim · 08-22-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarriere

I don't really know what this list is for, but Canada is ninth. We should be higher but we'll take it!

All you ( Scarriere ) need to know is that Finland is number # 1

Johnny Vinyl · 08-22-2012, 06:06 PM

It would be nice to know what the criteria used for this was, although I'm not necessarily doubting the ranking.

The Scandinavian countries (Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway), the Benelux countries (The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg), Canada, New Zealand and Australia traditionally rank in the Top.

So given that...what is it that those countries have in common?

Uniquely · 08-22-2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

It would be nice to know what the criteria used for this was, although I'm not necessarily doubting the ranking.

The Scandinavian countries (Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway), the Benelux countries (The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg), Canada, New Zealand and Australia traditionally rank in the Top.

So given that...what is it that those countries have in common?

I'm afraid that answering that would take us too far into the realm of political discussion.

happyman · 08-22-2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

It would be nice to know what the criteria used for this was, although I'm not necessarily doubting the ranking.

The Scandinavian countries (Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway), the Benelux countries (The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg), Canada, New Zealand and Australia traditionally rank in the Top.

So given that...what is it that those countries have in common?

Really,really hot looking women

pentatonic · 08-23-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by happyman

Really,really hot looking women

I could live with that as an explanation

filmnut5 · 08-23-2012, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by nefilim

mistakes happen

Some close friends of mine are Finnish and nicer people you'll never meet. Going to visit them in Minnesota this year...oh ya...and going to see the "Leafs" play the Wild on the same trip.

My ancestry is Irish and the biggest influences in my life were my Irish Uncles...Nails tough drinkers who loved their families and always looked out for one another.

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Originally Posted by Scarriere

I don't really know what this list is for, but Canada is ninth. We should be higher but we'll take it!

Being a proud Canadian, I can't imagine anywhere else on Earth I'd rather live. The list is an interesting read but the "Red Leaf" will always be #1 here.

Another_Dude · 08-23-2012, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

It would be nice to know what the criteria used for this was, although I'm not necessarily doubting the ranking.

The Scandinavian countries (Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway), the Benelux countries (The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg), Canada, New Zealand and Australia traditionally rank in the Top.

So given that...what is it that those countries have in common?

A truthful and accurate answer would earn a permaban.

What do the countries at the bottom of the list have in common?

There are two very clear indicators of success and failure as a country and neither is acceptable for discussion on this site or out in the open.

pentatonic · 08-23-2012, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by filmnut5

My ancestry is Irish and the biggest influences in my life were my Irish Uncles...Nails tough drinkers who loved their families and always looked out for one another.

Being a proud Canadian, I can't imagine anywhere else on Earth I'd rather live. The list is an interesting read but the "Red Leaf" will always be #1 here.

Ah, I knew we had a connection. My dad came over from Belfast in the 50's. Unlike the Canadian standard, I'm not much into beer anymore, but I can stand whiskey very well. Had a great teacher

Irish-Canadian FTW

filmnut5 · 08-23-2012, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pentatonic

Ah, I knew we had a connection. My dad came over from Belfast in the 50's. Unlike the Canadian standard, I'm not much into beer anymore, but I can stand whiskey very well. Had a great teacher

Irish-Canadian FTW

MAJOR

Bros.

My_Two_Cents · 08-23-2012, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Another_Dude

A truthful and accurate answer would earn a permaban.

What do the countries at the bottom of the list have in common?

There are two very clear indicators of success and failure as a country and neither is acceptable for discussion on this site or out in the open.

LOL. Ain't that the truth!

pentatonic · 08-23-2012, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by filmnut5

MAJOR

Bros.

Yes sirree buddy. I am f***in proud of my heritage. My mom was typical Canadien-francais, all heart. Between the two of them joy and laughter was such a natural thing.

P.S. my dad made the best potato pancakes ever. I've tried and got pretty close, but there's something missing that he brought to the grave. I can still taste them

08-21-2012, 11:27 AM	#1
nefilim Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:\|limbo of the banned\| Blu-ray collection:525 DVD collection:260 Trading Score:14	Finland the most un-failed state in the world 2012 ! check out : The Failed States Index 2012 @ http://www.fundforpeace.org/global/?q=fsi-grid2012 Finland "Upon first glance, it could be easy to assume that there is very little new to be found in the 2012 Failed States Index. After all, Finland has managed to win back-to-back best-place on the Index and Somalia now has the ignominious distinction of five-straight worst-place finishes. Nine of the worst ten in 2012 are the same as in 2011; meanwhile, the “best ten” at the sustainable end of the index are the same ten countries as in 2011. So, nothing has really changed, right? Wrong. Though a quick glance of the 2012 Failed States Index could suggest business as usual, the Index actually saw some of the most dramatic shifts in the eight-year history of the Index, which was first published in 2005. In those eight years, three of the four most significant “worsenings” occurred in 2012. Prior to this year’s Index, the most significant decline had been Lebanon in 2007 – which worsened by 11.9 points – coinciding with the conflict with neighboring Israel. This year, two countries managed to beat that record, and both for very different reasons."

08-22-2012, 02:18 PM	#2
nefilim Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:\|limbo of the banned\| Blu-ray collection:525 DVD collection:260 Trading Score:14	...knew you`d be impressed

08-22-2012, 03:28 PM	#5
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	Heh, according to that index, Myanmar (Burma) is one point worse than North Korea. I'd think given the reforms in Burma that it wouldn't be that high up.

08-22-2012, 05:39 PM	#9
Scarriere Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:The Diamond Capital of North America™ Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:734 DVD collection:21 Trading Score:1	I don't really know what this list is for, but Canada is ninth. We should be higher but we'll take it!

08-22-2012, 06:06 PM	#11
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	It would be nice to know what the criteria used for this was, although I'm not necessarily doubting the ranking. The Scandinavian countries (Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway), the Benelux countries (The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg), Canada, New Zealand and Australia traditionally rank in the Top. So given that...what is it that those countries have in common?

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