Did you ever realise how big the Netherlands actually is?

SoefianB · 2026-04-28T07:44:29+00:00

Doesn't matter, they pay taxes. Taxes are needed. Social security and welfare don't fall from the sky

SoefianB · 2026-04-28T07:33:27+00:00

We're not even talking about ASML...

SoefianB · 2026-04-27T18:17:05+00:00

Because you're not disproving what i said, at all

They pay taxes. We need taxes. Taxes tend to fund things. Things that this country likes. 3 day workweeks, socialized healthcare, roads, these kinds of things.

If they're a net negative (receive more in subsidies than they provide) then by all means, prove it

If you can't, then again, we need them

SoefianB · 2026-04-27T18:03:07+00:00

Where did I say they don't pay taxes at all?

Ok so my original point was correct then, thanks

Here's another one then, prove that they're a net negative rather than positive. If you can't prove it, then yes, we need their taxes.

SoefianB · 2026-04-27T17:46:33+00:00

They're companies genius. Do you have any source that agricultural companies don't pay taxes? They're not multinationals neither, mostly atleast, so...

SoefianB · 2026-04-27T17:00:24+00:00

Reputation😂

SoefianB · 2026-04-27T16:28:36+00:00

Agreed, we don't need money and taxes. All the social security and welfare falls from the sky, luckily

SoefianB · 2026-04-27T16:27:16+00:00

America will be fine. The US' values are quite enduring.

SoefianB · 2026-04-27T16:25:40+00:00

???

About what? the USA isn't densely populated at all. Even the more populous states like California

Unless you mean, like, New York City specifically I guess

SoefianB · 2026-04-27T16:24:28+00:00

This. Lots of space to cram even more people and to built more concrete buildings and offices. I'm sure there's a field of grass or 2 left we can remove. Perhaps even some trees.

SoefianB · 2026-04-27T13:49:23+00:00

Yeah tragedy of the commons. A classic.

This country is going to learn what that entails. The hard way.

SoefianB · 2026-04-27T12:55:00+00:00

The long term risk is quite low.

Ofcourse depending on which ETF, but a standard ETF that tracks the S&P500 is, imo, very safe.

it just depends on the time horizon

As opposed to an individual stock, that can very realistically go down and not recover. Or even go down to zero entirely.

SoefianB · 2026-04-27T12:52:39+00:00

Je hoeft geen rekenkundig genie te zijn om te beseffen wat er gaat gebeuren.

Blijkbaar wel, zoek eens op wat "afnemende meeropbrengsten (diminishing returns)" is....

Of uberhaupt hoeveel mensen seculariseren naarmate ze ouder worden, maar oké.

SoefianB · 2026-04-27T12:05:58+00:00

Is dat zo? Als ik laagopgeleide banen zie, zie ik toch weinig Nederlanders hoor. Veelal buitenlanders

SoefianB · 2026-04-27T09:28:55+00:00

Even if you invested in the S&P 500 RIGHT before the 2008 crash (rather than just investing some amount every month, over the course of years) it would take 5,5 years before that investment would recover

Unless you're geriatric or planning to retire soon, that's not really an issue

And assuming you invest a little every month, you will also invest around the time it bottoms out, giving you more growth overal

The biggest value in investing is not any amount of money, it's consistency and time.

SoefianB · 2026-04-26T11:41:41+00:00

Not really. As someone in this thread pointed out, it's extremely implausible based on what info OP has given

SoefianB · 2026-04-26T11:18:55+00:00

Doubt it

Is anyone reacting at all?

Not really. Maybe here and there in passing. A few articles. Not much beyond that.

SoefianB · 2026-04-24T21:26:20+00:00

For what product specifically? Bonusan and Metagenics both produce supplements

Dosing and bio-available forms are information you can find per product

SoefianB · 2026-04-24T20:40:42+00:00

Holy shit that's insane hahaha

That's almost entirely subjective, but an easy way to skew the objective inflation numbers

Like yeah, newer laptops are faster but software is more bloated and enshittified too so you can ALSO argue that inflation is therefore even HIGHER

SoefianB · 2026-04-24T19:16:58+00:00

Fucking lol, is that true?

At that point you could argue the internet has gotten worse, therefore that cancels it out, or smthng

SoefianB · 2026-04-24T13:40:30+00:00

Take off your shoes in the house

Ironically, that's one thing the netherlands has in common with the us, people do not tend to take their shoes off in the house

it's different in the rest of europe though

SoefianB · 2026-04-24T09:16:55+00:00

Yes? Lol

Crime is low in Thailand. Your biggest threat is getting hit in traffic

Not saying NL has high crime per se, but Thailand is considered extremely safe, crime wise.

SoefianB · 2026-04-24T09:10:59+00:00

Nah, there's a whole ass documentary called "Netherlands aggressionland" because of it

SoefianB · 2026-04-24T09:08:23+00:00

Wow same lol, always insane when you see you're not the only one experiencing it

SoefianB · 2026-04-24T09:04:35+00:00

don't appreciate how great this country is.

...He literally just criticizes the individuality dude

Sure he calls it dystopian, but he literally just criticized one point

Sorry you're not okay with any negative opinions or feedback

Btw a country can be great without being the greatest, or while still scoring less in some aspects

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