Yes everything described in the article is true. To those who are brought up already in school into the social democratic... [MORE]

Jan

Feb 10, 2008 17:11

I live in sweden and I think I'm a reasonable intelligent individual and I don't recognize a single thing said... [MORE]

Mikael

Dec 22, 2007 17:36

Dear Bruce! I am a strong admirer of your book "While Europe Slept". It was just the kind of book I... [MORE]

Magnus Nordlänk

Nov 13, 2007 07:09

The Govts of Europe want a Federal State, the People Do not, Solution, Wipe out the Peoples of Europe, their... [MORE]

BritishPatriot

Jul 26, 2007 18:15

Indeed the author of this article has a few points, although I must say, once again bias has proven its... [MORE]

Joe

Jul 16, 2007 16:35

In the whole och western Europe it´s a similar story. If you voice an opinion of concern about immigrants not... [MORE]

Joe

Jul 20, 2007 04:10

People who criticise the Swedish immigration policy are treated worse than criminals by media in Sweden. Murderers and rapeists earn... [MORE]

Eric

Jan 28, 2007 07:45

i might approach this debate a little late but i would still like to post some of my words and... [MORE]

tobias

Jan 9, 2007 13:36

I´m from Sweden, and I have to say that it seem like the US should not kriticis a land that... [MORE]

Caroline

Dec 21, 2006 07:59

You are obviously a victim of the Orewellian propaganda fed to you by the politico/media establishment which Mr. Bawer describes... [MORE]

adam

Dec 23, 2006 02:39

Sweden has 22 p.c. most foreign immigrants of which 18-20 p.c. (of the whole population) descent from muslim dominated areas... [MORE]

Sonia

Dec 17, 2006 05:17

"Sensational statistics — but in all of Sweden, they appear to have been published only in a daily newssheet that... [MORE]

Roger

Dec 16, 2006 22:04

I hate the fact that whats said in that article is truth, but not all swedes belive in all the... [MORE]

Anders Swede

Dec 16, 2006 21:31

On Ideology and why it goes wrong The ideological elite(s) strives for total control. In doing so it has to have... [MORE]

Joern E. Vig

Dec 16, 2006 16:57

It surprises me that you pass liberalism along the same path as other ideologies. If you knew what you were... [MORE]

Anders Gardebring

Jan 3, 2007 07:30

I know, because I live and work here in the middle of Sweden. The crime rate rises and the welfare is... [MORE]

Knorr

Dec 15, 2006 06:48

It`s ridicoulous seeing such a teardripping speech in order to defend the Sweden Democrats. Their agenda are full of prejudice... [MORE]

Fredrik Andersson

Jan 28, 2007 09:38

it's horrible what people do to each other we all sit here and act as if we care when all... [MORE]

candice

May 22, 2007 13:50

Your comment is ridiculous. You just have to travel all around the world and watch other countries, societies and cities,... [MORE]

Jonas

Sep 15, 2007 11:57

The Scandinavian countries have the greatest spending power per capita, or real income as it is commonly called. So that... [MORE]

Daz

Dec 14, 2006 02:07

What's wrong with Norwegians eating sandwiches? It's how they have lunch and more of a traditional thing! For your information... [MORE]

Victoria

Dec 13, 2006 09:30

"I am getting tired of the constant debates" in the Swedish media about immigration, writes Victoria. And the topic is... [MORE]

Anders Smeds

Dec 13, 2006 14:24

So how are we supposed to debate it? Should we say let's kick them all out? What do you mean... [MORE]

Victoria

Dec 14, 2006 04:23

Well when immigration are up for "discussion" on Swedish television they're only trying to convince us it's good for us.... [MORE]

Convict

Dec 17, 2006 09:37

I hope you will enjoy the machines that will treat you when you become old ;)Sweden needs it's immigrants since... [MORE]

Anders Gardebring

Jan 3, 2007 07:24

"I'm simply critizising the article authors claims that ALL media is controlled and subsidized by the government. That claim is... [MORE]

Anders Smeds

Dec 12, 2006 11:16

Not all swedish journalists goes to "Journalisthögskolan". To claim that is to lie. There are several different educations, and you... [MORE]

Putte Kock

Dec 20, 2006 07:48

The information in this article is obviously incorrect. Here are the correct figures: Murder rate (per 100,000 people) United States 8.40Canada 5.45Denmark...

Paul

Dec 11, 2006 19:28

The figures (at least some of the figures) in this comment are not correct. Irrespective of what the murderrate is for... [MORE]

Anders Smeds

Dec 13, 2006 08:01

Reading your table showing a murder rate of 8.4 per 100,000 for the US sent me scurrying around the net... [MORE]

Donald

Dec 30, 2006 21:29

After reading your comments about Sweden, which as a country, has never done anything for anyone, as far as I... [MORE]

Ken Muise

Dec 11, 2006 00:17

I first heard this ditty this past Dec. 24, 2006 Xmas eve TV here in Minnesota," I Remember Momma" 1948,... [MORE]

T Rolseth

Jan 5, 2007 20:00

The correct words are: Ten thousand Swedes came through the weeds at the battle of Copenhagen, ten thousands Swedes came... [MORE]

Marplan

Oct 13, 2007 14:14

Europe in a coma? [MORE]

J. Maksim

Dec 10, 2006 19:11

all thats in their is lies. dont point your finger att sweden when amerika is the country that envading every... [MORE]

america sucks

Mar 6, 2008 10:01

I'm not surprised, when a people look to government to take care of their brain and body, it also steals... [MORE]

Tom Kendrick

Dec 9, 2006 21:17

To further the goals of Globalization you must allow muts , murders, and rapist into your country. Conform or you... [MORE]

Patriot

Dec 9, 2006 20:22

It's sad to see such open racism as "Patriot" shows here. Swedes also murder and rape. As do americans. And... [MORE]

Anders Gardebring

Dec 10, 2006 12:18

As an Australian, I applaud Mr. Bawer's bravey. Thanks for telling us about the real Sweden, a nation bent on crushing... [MORE]

Ben

Dec 9, 2006 19:43

Socialism is the perpetual motion of politics. It sounds like a great idea, if it would only work. Socialism must morph... [MORE]

Joe Miller

Dec 9, 2006 07:06

Socialism is doomed to fail in the long run. Because it takes away the driving force of humanity. If everyone... [MORE]

Anders Gardebring

Dec 10, 2006 12:21

I totally agree, but you can't have complete capitalism either. It's doomed to fail as well. History has shown it.... [MORE]

Jonas

Sep 15, 2007 12:10

What Bruce Bawer says is reasonably correct, but he gives no explanation. I would say that basically, it is a... [MORE]

C. H. Danell

Dec 8, 2006 17:27

Consider this. Religion has been responsible for more man-made deaths in the history of time than any other cause. Of... [MORE]

Anders Gardebring

Dec 11, 2006 16:08

Bawer is largely correct, but wrong on a number points. The murder rate in Sweden is not higher than in... [MORE]

Claes Larsson

Dec 8, 2006 16:18

Come on! it was on the news a LOT! [MORE]

Victoria

Dec 13, 2006 09:24

As a Swede living in the States, I have to, unfortunately, concur with the writer. Dissent is socially not accepted.... [MORE]

Caroline

Dec 8, 2006 15:57

With this view I greatly concur. The state television is strongly left-biased (compare with the right-biased views of Fox News... [MORE]

Anders Gardebring

Dec 11, 2006 16:15

The UK also has a license fee, about a 1000 pounds a year (I lived there in 2000 so it... [MORE]

Victoria

Dec 13, 2006 09:10

I cannot comment on the factual accuracy of Mr. Bawer's comments on Sweden because I do not possess specific knowledge... [MORE]

david etherington

Dec 18, 2006 07:05

The UK does not have a licence fee of £1000. It is just over £100 per annum, and funds the... [MORE]

MarkyMark

May 28, 2007 12:43

Speaking as a Swede, this article by Bruce Bawer sadly gives a correct picture of Sweden. (The reader who dismissed the... [MORE]

Anders Smeds

Dec 8, 2006 11:45

Anders Smeds asks in an ironic tone if I am perhaps paid by the ruling elite.No. I am not. In... [MORE]

Anders Gardebring

Dec 9, 2006 17:38

Anders Smeds seem to take the easy route and blaming "the others" (read, immigrants) for the increasing crime levels in... [MORE]

Anders Gardebring

Dec 9, 2006 17:51

"I'm simply critizising the article authors claims that ALL media is controlled and subsidized by the government. That claim is... [MORE]

Anders Smeds

Dec 11, 2006 16:22

ALL Swedish journalist go through a school for journalists (Journalisthogskolan) where they are indoctrinated and saturated with a socialist view... [MORE]

Anders Gardebring

Dec 12, 2006 16:09

I am an "invandrare", living in Sweden for the past four years & as a result of the attitudes of... [MORE]

'invandrare'

Dec 12, 2006 23:32

Although I do not condone what your are doing I do somewhat understand that being in an extreme situation, not... [MORE]

Anders Gardebring

Dec 13, 2006 19:07

Forty years ago when I visited Sweden, the crime problem was considered nonexistent. There just wasn't a great deal fo... [MORE]

DavidE

Dec 29, 2006 00:13

Anders Gardebring... You say we are in great need of immigrants. Are you insane? This year, our politicians will accept... [MORE]

Henrik

Feb 13, 2007 21:41

Bawer's article makes many very good and lucid points about the Swedish political debate and media. But I share Anders... [MORE]

R Mattsson

Dec 8, 2006 11:02

Al over europe you see countries following the ideas and solution to the immigrant problem that already are in place... [MORE]

A dane

Dec 8, 2006 17:26

The problem with Sweden is and HAS been for more than a century the constant will of being neutral. What's... [MORE]

G Dawg

Dec 17, 2006 14:55

I actually agree on you on the Afghanistan matter. If Sweden as a country has agreed to have a peace... [MORE]

Anders Gardebring

Jan 3, 2007 07:18

I don't quite follow your logic here.If you are a, as you put it, "anti-immigration party", does that not, by... [MORE]

Anders Gardebring

Jan 3, 2007 07:22

Does anyone know the immigration figures for Eastern Europe, do any of those countries have Immigration problems. I know Serbia... [MORE]

Brian

Oct 4, 2007 15:29

I feel that I have to correct some of the very serious errors portrayed in this column. Being a Swede... [MORE]

Anders Gardebring

Dec 8, 2006 09:19

First of all: Are you claiming that control of the media is the only factor determining the outcome of an... [MORE]

Eric Persson

Dec 8, 2006 11:19

In order to rebut the assertion that the government controls all television stations, Gardebring points out that TV stations beam... [MORE]

Dan Marsh

Dec 8, 2006 14:41

Yes, there are certainly ballots spread out in everybody's view. From every single party that you can potentially vote for.... [MORE]

Trazan Apansson

Dec 8, 2006 14:48

Eric Persson had some comments on my comments to this article.No, I am not claiming that control of the media... [MORE]

Anders Gardebring

Dec 9, 2006 17:24

I always have to laugh at any claim by the Swedes that they are somehow above the fray. The Swedish... [MORE]

j adams

Dec 10, 2006 00:38

Dan wrote:"In order to rebut the assertion that the government controls all television stations, Gardebring points out that TV stations... [MORE]

Anders Gardebring

Dec 13, 2006 18:48

After reading this article, I realize how fortunate I am for having a grandfather who had the wisdom to leave... [MORE]

Ean Erickson

Dec 17, 2006 01:50

If you are to say something about swedens acts during ww2 you should at least have a thought about it... [MORE]

Oscar Frick

Jan 6, 2007 14:01

the Swedes always use the old saw of "if we didn't help the Nazis they would have invaded and had... [MORE]

J Adams

Jan 7, 2007 14:58

It can clearly bee seen that you do not live in sweden, we do/didn't have much of military defence and... [MORE]

Oscar

Jan 8, 2007 00:58

I am glad that the truth has finally come out. The Swedes did it for the money. There are a... [MORE]

J Adams

Jan 8, 2007 07:56

" always have to laugh at any claim by the Swedes that they are somehow above the fray. The Swedish... [MORE]

Sven

Mar 23, 2007 15:44

compare sweden's relationship to nazi germany, and then consider finland's resistance to a much larger and aggressive soviet union at... [MORE]

josil

Sep 3, 2007 20:18

It seems to be coming here. The political left, the mainstream media, and the univesity inteligencia think we should be... [MORE]

Max Spinner

Dec 8, 2006 07:12