Joel Kinnaman: Scandinavians Hate Trump

[@hansenbee123]

Not gonna lie...I watched ALL of Altered Carbon in 1 day .... God damn that show was awesome.

[@maybachyard]

Yeah, sucks that he's not in Season 2. Hopefully this season does good and they bring him back Season 3.

[@esmewvimes2901]

The show stuck pretty close to the book. I stick to audio books since I never get time to sit and read, but I really enjoyed it. According to the reviews of the second book, people have said it's ok but goes way over the top into porn with all the sex, so it makes me wonder what the second season will be about.

[@African.empress]

@@maybachyard why would they? Makes no sense ,did you even understand season 1?

[@African.empress]

@@esmewvimes2901 just because there's sex it's porn? You sound repressed

[@linneal9407]

Actually the peace prize is in Norway because when Alfred Nobel lived, Sweden and Norway was the same country, the "United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway." He wanted at least one of the prizes to be given away in Norway.

[@elisig0367]

And because Norway have never started a war

[@ibeg1951]

Who cares about nobel prize. They gave one to an american president for peace. What an oximorone All the credibility went out the window

[@slpr666]

elisig 03 they've been involved in many wars. but then again. the country is so young, it has been apart of sweden and denmark for all its life. gained independece from sweden year 1905. but when the monarchies rules over norway you could say that they've "started" a war but they've never actually started a way when it became a country. but as i said they've been involved in wars, for example ww2.

[@AndersJackson]

@@slpr666 they has been independent country too. And started wars. But that is a long time ago. Lets say it is complicated... 😜

[@elisig0367]

Anders Jackson no they have never started a war like a country

[@paridasnapesnapesnape5584]

"We have this relationship with truth, you know - we appreciate it." 👏👏 well done, sir

[@colers2366]

Yes, of course they have a relationship with it. Which is presumably why they recently announced they were deploying the fucking military to certain areas despite "not having a lawlessness" problem. I'd even go as far to say that the Swedish government is the prime fabricator of fake news right behind Russia, North Korea and China. Their entire government is an ideological fuckfest of the highest degree and even a cursory glance at them will demonstrate this. Mind you, this is the same government that has blocked archiving services and translation services on their pro-government news outlets just so the outside world cannot easily see how fucking loopy they really are. They spew fake new on the regular and are now trying to stop the outside world on reporting on it. Fuck, most of Scandinavia doesn't even fucking like Sweden, and thinks they are fucking loopy. Denmark? Yes. Finland? Also yes. Norway? Stretching it more but still somewhat yes. Fucking Sweden? Only in the twilight zone do they appreciate the truth. Don't get me wrong, most of these countries hate Trump, but most of them think Sweden is a laughing stock too.

[@johan.ohgren]

That remark on deploying the military was a outlash from the opposition parties to score a cheap point. The Prime Minister later responded he did not completely rule out the possibility, but he was hunted down for it and only a few days later backed completely from that statement. It´s very unlikely that the swedish government would deploy troops against it own citizens. Specially (S) since they were the ones who fucked up in Ådalen 1931. That had a huge effect on the party for decades to come.

[@moiseman]

The US is a shithole in the eyes of almost any developped country really.... I mean they've had the highest poverty rate of all the wealthy countries since 80 years or so.

[@lukepascoe8977]

Land Down Under agrees

[@tonedowne]

Believe it or not the American culture war is not the top concern for the rest of the world. The absolutely retarded shit that Trump is doing on the world stage is more of a worry. The continuation of military interventionism, undermining the already meagre global efforts to clean up the atmosphere, the normalisation of lies and bullshit in political discourse. Australia has some seriously strict immigration laws and treats undocumented arrivals like war criminals, and Australians generally think Trump is a fuckwit. Only weirdos go around judging other countries based on their immigration policies. Its more normal to look at the standard of living.and the amount of physical danger people have to live with.

[@PamelaClare]

Altered Carbon was incredible, and Joel Kinnaman is amazing.

[@DaDunge]

@@EpicLionMusic Only about 80% of us.

[@redeileen369]

LemS cheap Russian bot boy

[@chosen_ones777]

@@EpicLionMusic Oh yes he is. Let's all follow him and destroy the planet before the newborn get old eneough to blame us for our stupidity.

[@EpicLionMusic]

@@DaDunge Only 80% yes, but the numbers are changing. You went down alot in a couple of years, today I presume the numbers are down at 70%. Slowly people are starting to get that SD is the answer.

[@EpicLionMusic]

@@epiccollision Atleast I'm not a gay pride-attendant who forgets his identity in God and lives on marijuana.

[@MrStensnask]

It's very true. We do indeed loathe Trump here in Scandinavia (talking on behalf of Denmark, specifically). I think it's because we're no-bullshit, closed-in kind of people. We just want facts and no "show" when it comes to politics. Also, it's because ignorants, like Trump, like to refer to us as borderline communists because our system is socialist. That's just ridiculous. We hate communism! Communism is oppression and we have none of that here. Another reason why Trump might hate Denmark is that 4-5 % of our population is Muslim (in America it's only 1 %) :)

[@lemonielala3080]

MrStensnask - I agree on behalf of Finland. Even if we're not technically a part of Scandinavia. Still loathe Trump though. And "we" are unfortunately NOT welcoming to immigrants. We just... enjoy the truth too much to like Trump.

[@MrStensnask]

Lemonie, too bad Finland isn't more welcoming to immigrants. Hopefully, it'll come. Sophia, thank you! I'm not sure I would use the word "noble" myself but you're kind :) Are you talking about us during WW2..? Because I'm pretty sure we didn't have a choice. The nazis did whatever they wanted to do. A lot of Danish jews were hidden by people and many more helped over to Sweden via boats. I think we managed to get most of our jewish population out of Denmark during the first year or two of WW2. Horrible times...

[@thiefofa1073]

I would add your standard of education is better, hence you have the opportunity and capability to say such things. In the past we were racing against the Russians (Soviets) to get to the moon first. Now we have to argue with flat-earthers and climate change deniers and creationists... SMH.

[@elinl3790]

Sorry just have to be that annoying person to point out that Scandinavia is not socialist but social democratic since we to large extent embrace the capitalist system. Also its kind of weird how Trump and his supporter use communism as an insult when they are the ones who think it was a great idea when Trump tries to bring down all companies he disagrees with (no matter if its because they do not want to sell his daughters products, or outsource to Mexico). Because the government having complete control over how companies operates, thats kind of how communism works.

[@therealzilch]

I live in Austria and can say that Austrians have pretty much the same opinion of Trump as the Scandinavians. With the exception of the wannabe neonazis here.

[@stargazer1359]

Truth is a gateway drug to Science...

[@InternetStranger476]

Some would consider to be... unnatural..

[@therealzilch]

It is a great line for sure.

[@jimsvideos7201]

Other way around if you ask me, but it's a start.

[@therealzilch]

Works either way.

[@pwremmi6476]

Suicide is a gateway drug to ice cream

[@lukedaley17]

I’m from London, UK and we’re not very fond of Trump either.

[@0649Hayes]

I'm a bit worried about your Brexit situation. I think you have made a grave mistake. I hope it does not go through. You are looking like a Banana Republic!

[@thomaswaller1943]

I liked the UK Trump Baby blimp

[@chosen_ones777]

@@0649Hayes I feel the same way. Somehow you aught to vote again. And this time without Cambridge Analytica or others interfering and manipulating people on social medias.

[@EpicLionMusic]

That's because you are all muslims there.

[@Jude74]

Luke Daley yea well I figured that one out for myself when you floated a baby balloon that looked like Trump over Buckingham place.

[@theuglybean7929]

As a Dane - I can confirm Denmark’s hatred for Trump. (EDIT: Since when did this comment get so much attention?? Wth - well.. Happy to say that the orange man is no longer in office!)

[@USUG0]

Kirstjen Nielsen has Danish origins and she "loves" Trump If you soak Scandinavians in the US conservative "culture" long enough, they will "love" Trump too

[@theuglybean7929]

Yeah.. Don't get me wrong - I am not saying ALL Danes or at least that is not what I am implying. But that is pretty scary how a worldview or political orientation can change so quickly when you are exposed to America. From what I hear - I just know what the majority of us are thinking outside of the US.

[@patois12]

Believe me, the majority of the people in this country hate Trump too. He makes me both fume and cringe at his pure ickiness. I can't wait until he's gone.

[@theuglybean7929]

Patti Billerbeck I couldn’t possibly agree more.

[@robynandrews4384]

Let's be real. The whole world hates him.

[@peacefulwarrior1049]

I am from North Germany and I know a lot of Swedish people and those who I met are very nice, tolerant, open minded, interesting and funny people - I feel comfortable being with them. So I can say I appreciate their values. Go Sweden go!

[@MattieK09]

"tolerant" "open minded"

[@MattieK09]

hey why are there so many grenade attacks in Sweden?

[@johanjohannesson4746]

What is GERMNAY?

[@dracopticon7788]

A heartfelt thank you goes out to you Rose Pearl from Sweden! I have always respected Germany very much! I think you seem to be a very good and nice people!

[@Rattenkriegs]

+ Johnny Mnemonic That comment is only about 150 years too late. The late 19th century was when Swedes emigrated at a record breaking rate from a then poor nation. Then we got democracy, the social democrats held power for like 48 years straight and we went from one of the poorest countries in Europe to one of the richest in the world. Swedish actors regularly go to Hollywood because they get paid shitloads of money for working - but they don't move to the US. Why would they - literally nothing is better there. Unless you count your chances of being shot to death in the latest mass shooting.

[@tinaclark6209]

Altered Carbon is everything and more than the recent Bladerunner iteration wanted to be. Joel is fantastic!

[@bridge4]

Didnt realize joel could be any more likeable than he already was. Shoutout to takeshi kovacs

[@spartansxoxo8088]

I seriously wish they continued the show

[@artdent9871]

@@spartansxoxo8088 I seriously wish they continued it WITH HIM.

[@spartansxoxo8088]

@@artdent9871 I know what you mean but that’s just the story I guess ( their bodies alternate that’s why Anthony Mackie took his place in season 2

[@ShanerTheGrey]

He's a seriously underrated actor

[@pandecoco2245]

Shane Norton he is. I loved "The Killing" because of him.

[@umeercheema6895]

Loved him in House of Cards.

[@davidwadsworth8982]

Very overrated human being.

[@YourNewStepMom0014]

Telma Elma absolutely! I just finished The Killing and he was amazing!!

[@brucesnow7125]

Shane Norton to be honest, wasn't sure about him, didn't watch The Killing yet, but Altered Carbon completely changed my mind. He is freaking fantastic, dude is capable of giving great subtle performance, and that's not something many actors can do.

[@20Unbelievable06]

"that's why you don't like him" "that's why we hate him" TRUTH!

[@moonlily1]

"Don't like" was simply too mild a terminology to convey the depth of sentiment.

[@darkwolf4434]

Kinnaman doesn't represent Sweden, I never voted for his opinion on Trump, I honesty hadn't heard of him before this interview. Kinnaman is simply an idiot.

[@briancrawford69]

@@darkwolf4434 a ton of Americans laugh when non Americans talk like they even have a clue about the truth of how good Trump was. I'd never want the type of government Sweden has

[@darkwolf4434]

@@briancrawford69 I'm sad to hear that considering that swedes has it way better than americans.

[@CanadaYo]

Canadians hate Trump as well.

[@dross2172]

@Peter Möller Yep. To our knowledge Trudeau has not committed an act of Treason against our country. Should we ever have a reason to believe differently we would, of course, take swift action to remove him and charge him and any associates for crimes committed. It's only logical.

[@buzzlightyearandco]

@Peter Möller Trudeau has issues but let's not pretend he or virtually any other leader of a developed nation is anywhere near Trump's level of insanity

[@ON-YT]

@Peter Möller not a fan of Trudeau either

[@darkwolf4434]

Honesty, I'm from Sweden and hadn't heard of Trudeau, because he wasn't attacked by the Swedish media, but now I know that he's a even bigger moron than Trump. Also, do you represent the entirety of Canada's population?

[@snorttroll4379]

We people in canada love trump

[@DjinnRummy]

"We have this relationship with truth..." Omg I love it

[@charlottechristensen8653]

Well spoken and represented. Thank you. and yes, Truth and integrity are important to most people, not just Scandinavians.

[@semsemeini7905]

You Europeans think you are so civilised? My mother had to flee europe. You aint as civilised as you make yourselves out to be.

[@potatis97]

Semsem Eini That`s were you get it wrong , we do not see ourself as europeans, europe is a continent. Some countries may be very similar to each other like the scandinavian countries, but if you compare it to italy etc.. Its night and day.

[@elizabetht458]

Clearly not the "me me me " close minded bigots who voted for him.

[@alanfrost75]

No matter what is going on in Sweden - and there are some bad things going on - Scandinavians do in general hate Trump. If he were to run in Scandinavia his support would be in the single digits (and very low single digits I would wager). I certainly have never met a Dane who supported him. Not one. So one thing does not negate the other. Sweden has done some very stupid things with their immigration policy and the ensuing leftist cover-up, of that there is no question. That said, make no fucking mistake that Sweden is still better off than most places on earth. Although it has taken a massive step in the wrong direction.

[@Zobokolobozo]

Europe has 44 countries in various sizes. With their own government. You sound very ignorant mate.

[@Anna133199]

It's sort of beautiful how so many nations can find common ground in our hatred for Trump.

[@darkwolf4434]

That itself is a stupid argument.

[@niigu]

Haha, good comment. Seeing good in the "cruel".

[@African.empress]

@@darkwolf4434 you sound butthurt

[@darkwolf4434]

@@African.empress I'm not, but it is a stupid argument to try to represent the people of your country because you have no idea what your country thinks of Trump.

[@Ancarai]

@@darkwolf4434 we do pretty extensive checks into it, we got a few neo-nazis supporting him but by far the vast majority despise him. That despise has unfortunately begun spreading to american citizens as well and it has reached a point where more and more people are being outspoken about breaking diplomatic ties to the US as we can't condone being in cahoots with a country that despise things like science and basic human rights.

[@beautaeful]

Scandinavian countries rank really close to first place as best country with Finland, so why on earth would any of us want to move to America? Even without Trump the whole place's a joke....

[@MO-pd2qk]

Hahahaha

[@wedgeantilles4712]

The majority don't just hate him, we litteraly despise him above everything else. So Joel was just being nice by toning it down a bit.

[@pierreo33]

Nah, as usual the media tries to control your thoughts. There are many swedes who like Trump, just as there are many swedes who hates muslims and many swedes who want abortion to be illegal. The media is not talking about this.

[@SerbTerm]

Hmm well see it now a year later and he is announcing as President again thankfully which I'll vote for

[@dl3472]

Not true

[@SilkyShish]

@@pierreo33 Your comment didn't age well did it?

[@SilkyShish]

Darn right we hate him and now the Trumpanzee has been indicted. Lol.

[@formerlyknownas123]

New Zealand is not too thrilled about Trump either.

[@CrystalM]

I have a friend who lives in Auckland. She posts her hate for Trump often.

[@EpicLionMusic]

You are not the spokesman of New Zealand so your argument is invalid.

[@Gottenhimfella]

@@EpicLionMusic It's not an argument. It's an assertion in the form of a generalisation, and as much as any generalisation ever can be, it happens to be true.

[@acadia5898]

well, most of the world isn't too thrilled about him either. even in Greenland (even before the buying greenland thing) the hate/hated him

[@alicedee3767]

Lol well it was killary or Trump so I'm thinking Americans didn't make the worst choice. . . Now they got Biden n Bernie it's like they're Keen for 4 more years

[@MarkusEmilBorg]

"You're a stealth ferner"... And I'm going: "Is he an invisible plant?... I don't get it.."

[@Sebastian-px3bl]

Not just Scandinavians- the whole of Europe almost! Lol

[@felinehairball5936]

Pretty much everyone except papa Putin.

[@salted2096]

@@felinehairball5936 because papa Putin can tell son trump what to do and not to do.

[@jonjonboi3701]

Nah. Some Western European countries hate Trump. Other European countries like Poland, Russia, Switzerland and so on love Donald Trump

[@caraxx7948]

@@jonjonboi3701 Switzerland likes Trump?I don't think so😅 I feel like the Swiss people literally don't like any other politicians outside of Switzerland 😂 also, remember how last year Trump said he wants to buy Switzerland.

[@snorttroll4379]

The whole of europe loves trump! He stands for fairness and reality

[@onimichaelmulling6413]

"we have a relationship with this thing called truth," lol

[@Nabium]

There were no Swedes pillaging English villages. Mostly Danes did that. Then us Norwegians sorted out the Irish and the Scots. The Swedes went to Russia. In fact Russia is named after the Swedes. And yes, speaking as a Norwegian at least, we kinda dislike Trump. We see him as a joke. A potentially dangerous joke.

[@anndevries8267]

Wasn't Dublin founded by Swedish vikings though?

[@YallAintRight]

We reasonable Americans see him as a dangerous. Not potential. Not funny. If you pray, please pray for us.

[@Nabium]

Ann De Vries "Wasn't Dublin founded by Swedish vikings though?" No, Dublin was founded by the Danes most likely. But here's a map of the most important routes: www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/images_n2/viking.gif

[@Nabium]

Y'all Ain't Right Asking a Scandinavian to pray is like asking a cat to swim :P We don't really do religion over here.

[@micken8280]

So what about The Great Heathen Army? Swedes, Norwegians and Danes came together, in fact there is a lot of runestones in Sweden telling stories about people going to England.

[@enpaaliteligpanda]

Just a Norwegian chiming in to say: I too approve of this message!

[@Koreviking]

Same.

[@refragerator]

He pitched the show very well imo, I'm intrigued.

[@anndevries8267]

It does sound great. It's like Time cop but with an even more interesting premise and you know proper actors. Jean-Claude may be a fellow Belgian, but a thespian he is not.

[@mugen1philley]

Read the books

[@20rvd02]

Fantastic series! Watch it. Better than Blade runner.

[@terrythechocolateorange3246]

It is ana amazing show watched it all in two days

[@zorrozinho]

Watch the show - it’s different in ways from the book, but I think they are effective changes. Joel K is awesome in it and there are some truly sweet action sequences interspersed with real questions about mortality, morality, intelligence (ie AIs) and humanity.

[@dandyissues9046]

i love that people from every country comments "we hate him too" xD

[@Littlebit31]

Mika Elle we hate him in the US too

[@PajamaJazama]

orange man bad !!

[@Nevermore093]

we hate americans

[@evaadams8298]

Nevermore that’s harsh!

[@evaadams8298]

Mika Elle we hate Trump too but like our non-MAGA US friends very much! 🇦🇺

[@Babyvalkyie]

To all Scandinavians in the comments.... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Redaktionen3210]

Does that love go out to both sides of the scandinavians?

[@Donnah1979]

Tak, i lige måde.

[@Donnah1979]

@@Redaktionen3210 - Say what?

[@Redaktionen3210]

Merete, does the love go out to both sides of trump? Both haters and lovers of trump?

[@anettebachschmidt4055]

Redaktionen3210 There are no Trump lovers in Scandinavia!!! If there were they would be locked up in mental hospitals.

[@NewMessage]

At this point it's probably easier to name the countries that *don't* hate him. Sorry.. *country.

[@meisyg.8741]

I can't think of a country that doesn't hate... 🤔🤔🤔

[@joannasaadati8810]

@@meisyg.8741 Russia? 😅

[@gnislia]

Joanna Saadati haha Russia, yes that’s it. Maybe North Korea?

[@joannasaadati8810]

@@gnislia yup that's another for sure

[@Mai-yh6iv]

The Last Dance easy,Israel

[@harbinger5425]

The way he explains it is so much better than the way some famous actors explain their upcoming shows. The show was really good!

[@meisyg.8741]

OMG! He hit the nail on his comment "Scandinavian don't like Trump " because I was in Denmark last Thanksgiving (2018 ). Because, all the Danish people that we spoke to never once did they say anything good or possitve about Trump. And for that reason, I decided to speak Spanish The entire time I was in Denmark. Because I was embarrassed to say I came from USA. And the same happened in Barcelona, no Spanish like Trump. When we landed in Spain we were saying that we came from Mexico because the same thing...🙄🙄😑

[@Patricia-zt8ub]

I think you mean Dane.

[@meisyg.8741]

@@Patricia-zt8ub You mean like Danish people? Because the entire time I was in Denmark, I talked to a lot of Danish people and never once did they corrected me on using Dane or Danish? I'm a bit confused 🤔🙄

[@gnislia]

Meisy Gonzalez that’s understandable. Honestly I would be embarrassed too. At least you seem intelligent and self aware and can speak another language so that already differentiates you from the typical stereotype of Americans that we often have.

[@24Shredder]

I feel you sis, I'm Italian and when Berlusconi was our president I was very ashamed of my origins xD

[@dfuher968]

A few months late, but thought I'd answer anyway. We are Danes AND we are Danish ppl. Both are correct. However, it gets annoying, when ppl (no1 in this thread) start talking about the Denmark language (correct is Danish language or just Danish) or a Denmark news paper (again, correct is Danish news paper), and all kinds of other things like that. Ive noticed to my annoyance, that ur media does that a LOT, so cant really blame ordinary Americans for that 1. But seriously, Denmark (or in our own language Danmark) is the name of our country, we do not use it for anything else. Its always Danish whatever-it-is. With Dane as an alternative for a Danish person. But most of us arent too hung up about grammar, we're more about the spirit of it. Just another reason we hate Trump, tho he mangles the grammar too 😜

[@arigato22]

I went to Europe, including Sweden & Denmark for a holiday 6 months ago and they are some of the nicest people around. I have some lovely Swedish friends in the South who gave me warm hospitality and I enjoyed talking to people everywhere I went as they were very friendly and helpful :) I did try to learn Swedish but it's a pretty hard language to learn :) I'm very fond of their herring though not so sure about the fermented stuff!

[@gorillaguerillaDK]

Fermented herring should be considered a violation of the rules of war ! I love Sweden and the people of Sweden, (I'm from Denmark), but I can't stand fermented herring! There's not enough schnapps in this world to make me eat it! But I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your stay in Scandinavia! Most of us just love to hear when people have enjoyed being here! It helps us appreciate what we got even more!

[@tyttiMK]

Actually Swedish is probably one of the easiest languages to learn, I can't think of an easier one...

[@gorillaguerillaDK]

MsTiK So, you're born Swedish I presume!? LOL

[@tyttiMK]

GorillaGuerilla I wasn't, but Swedish happens to be one of the five languages I have studied. I also have some knowledge about several other languages. Swedish has a simple grammar and easy vocabulary, so yeah, natural languages don't come much easier than that.

[@jaxpersson9610]

Johnny Mnemonic Are you swedish? Nope! Media and one of our radical parties are sending out false propaganda. It's not as bad as You think! Is it a problem? Yes! Is it Something that we can fix? Yes! Should people from other countries get a opinion of sweden through media? NO! Go to sweden all alone! Go to Stockholm and Walk around if You want. You Will not get raped. We took on people that could not stay in their country. Germany did so too, also greece. Countries like Poland and Denmark did not help them. Why Should we not help them? Awww They are ruining our country? Nope. If we refused them were would They Go? I'll leave it here don't want to spend My time arguing with idiots.

[@paridasnapesnapesnape5584]

He's incredibly well spoken

[@evalynnetorres7802]

Huh?

[@amelieklass5139]

Delovely - omg, it's just a compliment. Some people are good public speakers some aren't. He is. End of story no other motive.

[@Call-me-Al]

Emma Brown might wanna say that instead next time, that he's great at public speaking or that he's great at rhetoric, or that he's so much better at it than you and that you admire it :D The specific phrase "You/they are well spoken" has too many negative connotations when it comes to e.g. USA.

[@amelieklass5139]

Il Al - Fair enough :)

[@ursaltydog]

I never thought it an odd comment.. the statement is true.. And as far as U.S. well.. we need to get over it.. With our education system the way it is, we have fewer of well spoken people.. those who embody sensibilities, humanity, fervor for life and can communicate those assets..

[@ThierryVerhoeven]

On the subject of immortality and power Chaplin said it best: "The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people. And so long as men die, liberty will never perish."

[@steffen54321]

Well that's not disheartening...

[@no_peace]

That whole speech is so great

[@RupderDucky]

Are you saying saying the oppression that ruled England for centuries under the monarchy is all made up? Your quote sounds nice but history shows that oppression and suffering lasts for generations, centuries, even millini in some cases.

[@Effect_FX]

Is England still oppressed? No? Well there's your answer.

[@YumLemmingKebabs]

It's a nice speech, but that line "we think too much and feel too little" seems like the exact opposite of the problem.

[@squamish4244]

"We are really bad at war." Finland: *hold my beer*

[@Elrohof]

They were talking about Sweden in particular though.

[@Doomin-c2m]

It's actually funny how Finland, being a very out-of-the-way and forgotten country in Europe, and being super peaceful, has one of the biggest armies in Europe, with the largest artillery. Like if you look at Sweden, they have about 20 000 active duty troops and another 30 000 in reserve. Finland right next to them has around 34 000 active duty troops, but with more than 900 000 in reserve. So personnel-wise the Finnish military is about half that of the U.S. Military, which is an insane thing to think about

[@SniperKing5]

@@Doomin-c2m Sweden doesn't share a border with our dear eastern neighbour, that's why they abolished conscription while we still have it. We're kinda forced to keep it running to be honest, especially since we're not a Nato member.

[@furulund]

@@Doomin-c2m To be honest, they got a higher bodycount than what they can equip

[@vrme4420]

Finland is not part of Scandinavia. Part of the Nordic region though, which forms an equally close friendship between nations. Sweden, Denmark, Norway = Scandinavia. Scandinavia + Finland and Iceland = The Nordic region.

[@kc9491]

Joel, as a fellow Swede, you make me proud!

[@TheLivirus]

I think Joel went one level too deep for America. Stephen is like: "Wow, that was thoughtful. Better pull a joke real quick to snap the audience back to stupid."

[@Heyysisah2]

Lmao

[@ASLUHLUHC3]

"When we lose our mortality, we lose our humanity" AARG IT'S TOO DEEP

[@damien884]

We live in Sweden. My boys are 8 and 11 and are half Irish and Swedish and they diss Trump something terrible every second day in school. They even have memes and they are hysterical

[@damien884]

Shirley HSW translation wouldn't do them justice but the kids here seem to be more aware of what he represents than the Trump voters I've conversed with ;)

[@dewaynethomas3122]

If you need your trump meme fix to some chill music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eafGl2hpl7eAbJY

[@ponokehkoa9733]

Corbally Cobwebs what does he represent?

[@pats4dawin106]

Corbally Cobwebs cause the puppet hillary would have been better, one who waits to tell their mind behind closed doors then put on a fake smile

[@Barrobroadcastmaster]

We needed Trump, though. The Obamacare individual mandate was forcing people to pay money to not have insurance, a tyrannical penalty they could not afford. It had a disapproval rating of 60% as part of the ACA and Hillary was only going to expand it. I'm sorry but... Obama, Hillary and Bernie's policies just aren't an option. I'm a Democrat and I voted for Trump.

[@malachi8154]

This is Katana. She's got my back. I would advise not getting killed by her. Her sword traps the souls of its victims.

[@olivetheother2745]

Malachi815 Harley Quinn, nice to meetcha. Love your perfume, what is that, the stench of death?

[@Sacremas]

"Oh that's interesting. Is that ever going to be relevant at all, will she be soultrapping anyone or doing cool mystical stuff?" "Not really, no." "Oh. Cool exposition though."

[@snauw]

To be fair he did the best he could with that horrible script. The one part in Suicide Squad that made me genuinely laugh was Kinnaman's line delivery of the word "yes" when they see the Enchantress near the end and ask if that's his girlfriend.

[@LaVieDeReine86]

I'm Danish and I frequently can't tell the difference. We're all basically the same. Except we speak weirdly compared to swedes, the joke in Brooklyn 99 is very accurate.

[@klarastern5597]

We hate Trump, too. Greetings from Germany

[@therealzilch]

Klara Stern - Da genau so. Grüße aus Wien.

[@Revelwoodie]

We also hate Trump. Greetings from America :)

[@fylink]

revelwoodie - You will hate anyone whom CNN told you, fucking idiot.

[@AndersJackson]

Look who is talking. A Fox News watcher, like the POTUS?

[@fylink]

Klara Stern - No, I hate Putin. But he is a top of the iceberg created by your fellow liberals in 199x-s.

[@debbiekaye7880]

I 💓 Joel! He keeps it Real! 👍👍

[@fredvanderlinden8908]

I live in Belgium and I cannot say that I hate Trump. To hate somebody I think it needs something different. However my level of respect for this president would be, on a scale from 0 to 10, would be -1.

[@IoIocaust]

Belgium, or the north western arabian peninsula as we call it

[@0649Hayes]

Sorry..wrong answer. This man is trying to destroy democracy all over the world. HATE HIM. IT'S Okay.

[@lonelywolfsmack3009]

@Liz Roberts may i ask why?

[@lonelywolfsmack3009]

Judith hayes Well he is not trying to destroy anything but sure, release your anger any way u want

[@lonelywolfsmack3009]

@Liz Roberts still u need to explain that statement if u want it to have meaning, u need to explain on what points u dislike him

[@LiOstad]

The real answer to the question of why Norway gives out the Nobel peace prize and Sweden gives out all the other prices is because Norway as a country has never started a war (viking raids don't count). Sweden has, and so Alfred Nobel felt that Sweden wasn't "qualified" to give out the peace prize :)

[@samuelwallden-strouts6832]

I heard it was to honour Norway

[@AlwaysMegaHot]

Uhm no, the real reason is actually not known for sure but it is believed to be that the political situation in Sweden at the time of Alfred Nobels death was a bit unstable, in Norway however it wasn't, so Nobel probably felt it was more fitting that Norway and a Norweigan commitee handeled the Peace prize.

[@LiOstad]

​@@AlwaysMegaHot That is not one of the possible reasons listed as most likely on the website of the Norwegian Nobel institute. It could be that Alfred considered Norway a more peaceful country, it could be due to his admiration for Norwegian literature or as a result of Sweden and Norway technically being the same country at the time of his death.

[@PokePresto]

Norway and Sweden were under a personal union when he died, so he probably gave it to Norway as "Norway" did not have any international political power and so was a perfect "Neutral" nation to hand out the peace prize.

[@aurora2537]

Line Ostad Yes, Vikings raids and all the shit you assholes started while you were rampaging does count.

[@karlmaakus3755]

En riktigt bra ostmacka och ett glas mjölk! or in english: yeah we hate that dude!

[@Revelwoodie]

Most Americans hate him too, lol. He has the lowest approval ratings of any President since the invention of polling. And even the Americans that DO give him a thumbs up in polls, half of them do it simply to be "nice." That's not a joke - there's a long tradition in America of "supporting the President" even if you disagree with him. It's considered polite and civilized. And though American politics are more divided and partisan than ever, a lot of Americans, especially older Americans, would ALWAYS say yes to the question, "Do you approve of the job the President is doing?", regardless of their politics or how they actually felt about him. So if you see a poll that says 36% of Americans approve of Trump, the real number is closer to about 20-25%. Incidentally, this is also why Americans appear so religious in polls. It's considered rude to tell someone you don't believe in God. It's a byproduct of 1st amendment religious freedom. To say you don't believe in God would offend someone, and many would even consider it religious discrimination to say that. So even though polls say something like 80% of Americans believe in God, the number is probably closer to 50-60%. And that's regional, too. I'm a Yankee, and up here, I would say only about 20-30% of people believe in God, tops.

[@DeadeyeLefty]

revelwoodie: That's an interesting observation, thanks. But it wasn't being polite that almost put a religious wing nut like Moore into a judge's robes and very nearly into the Senate...or put one into the VP's office. In other western countries, both would have been run out on a rail long before the campaign ever began.

[@Revelwoodie]

Very true...as I said, there are huge regional differences. Roy Moore only got as far as he did because he was running in Alabama. He would never even have gotten on the ballot anywhere else in America. Well, maybe Mississippi or Arkansas, lol...

[@EatingAtRandom]

Du har helt ret, kunne også godt bruge en ostemad, med noget frisk mælk! ;)

[@kloggmonkey]

all makt åt tengil - vår befriare! or in english: bernie seems reasonable enough.

[@Smokedship]

One of the few actors who could explain the show he’s acting in, properly.

[@davidrodriguez6493]

Watched this interview because I just finished season 1 of Altered Carbon. It’s amazing! One of the best live action series I’ve watched in a long time

[@elenamadalina6133]

I love his voice, I am following him on instagram and he is incredible smart, he is an talented actor and i hope he will star in a lot of movies.

[@sophocles8761]

Scandinavians, Brits, French, Germans, Canadians and Australians all despise Trump ... the irony is strong here

[@semsemeini7905]

The feeling is mutual buddy.

[@rmtrainer7]

Fred Seriously? Why?

[@jesperjee]

+Fred Well, Germany has a long history of horrible political views. Not all of you people are sane.

[@kbpeters4246]

Fred. You are in the minority. There is a recent article that shows Germans find Trump as untrustworthy as they do with Putin. Only 22% of Germans approve of Trump.

[@apples8872]

Can you post that poll KB Peters because quite frankly the brainwashing of Germans in particular is very high amongst the media, same as the United States if not worse. I as well know a lot of German who are silently Trump followers because of the fear of being labeled a racist by people like you they tend to act like they dont favor him.

[@JamesCalbraith]

Fact check: the British Vikings were mostly from Norway and Denmark, not Sweden.

[@HerrNilsson2]

Fact check: in those days there was no Norway Denmark or Sweden. ;)

[@keithewright]

And most of the Viking activity in what is todays Scotland was from the coastal waters that are now in Norway. I mean, look at a map, makes sense doesn't it?

[@puckerings]

Fact check fact check: since the topic of discussion was Scandinavians in general, and the question that resulted in that comment mentioned both Sweden and Norway, it's unreasonable to assume that it was referring only to Swedes.

[@collybeans586]

Fact check: back in the day it was all fucking Denmark

[@loppan5629]

This is so true haha, we seriously hate trump in Scandinavia

[@antoniomurino2761]

I like Scandinavia, but certainly not because they would hate someone ( i am not sure about that...because in Sweden there’s a lot of FR ppl here). Kinnaman is just an asshole...

[@tonymontana7263]

And we hate Scandinavians over here in America.

[@EterPuralis]

Please, you can't even find us on a map.

[@antoniomurino2761]

Eter Puralis but i could notice your mom on the road

[@birdienamnam6465]

Probably not, since his mother is Scandinavian, not American...

[@zeynand4039]

Not just scandinavians, most of europe was thinking the same..

[@gunilla554]

BULLSHIT! EUROPEANS LOVE DONALD TRUMP. JOEL TALKS ABOUT THINGS HE HAS NO CLUE ABOUT! HORRIBLE TO HEAR! JOEL ONLY WANTS TO BE POLITICAL CORRECT BECAUSE ITS DANGEROUS TO SAY YOU LIKE DONALD TRUMP IN SWDEDEN. IF YOU SAY THAT YOU MIGHT LOOSE YOUR JOB!

[@aztronomy7457]

Surprisingly I actually met a LOT of people in Europe who liked Trump. I was shocked.

[@tomasengstrom6362]

Eh no we don't hate Trump. ROFL! Most of us want him back!

[@jacobhoa]

@@tomasengstrom6362 Du skämtar, va?

[@tomasengstrom6362]

@@jacobhoa heheh nej verkligen inte, de flesta i Sverige är HELT emot krig och det känns nog för de flesta som den absolut viktigaste kvaliteten hos en president i USA, vi blir påverkade av deras utrikespolitik så.... 1+1=2, mycket enkel matematik.... överlägset bästa presidenten som någonsin suttit under min livstid om du inte är humanist får stå för dig, du är fri att tycka, tänka som du vill....

[@toulousedelapoubelle5426]

For your info: The Nobel piece prize is delivered in Norway because when Alfred Nobel died Norway and Sweden were in a union.

[@elgibby5]

Profound guy. Really well spoken Edit: I just realized, he's not even speaking his native tongue

[@johnjungkook2721]

We hate Trump as well. Greetings from the Caribbean.

[@EpicLionMusic]

Swedes actually like Trump, the country is represented by leftard goverment dicks who suck multiculti dicks all day how ever... Just like you guys do.

[@EpicLionMusic]

Go suck some crabs, shithole countries, you need jesus every single one of you

[@anton6529]

@@EpicLionMusic No they don't maybe you like him. But in general people in Sweden don't. Read a book called Fear by Bob Woodward and you will probably change your mind a bit.

[@EpicLionMusic]

@@anton6529 They do like Trump, read my comment. You need Jesus aswell mvh

[@anton6529]

LemS No they don’t. Why do you think Swedish media criticizes Trump because the people simply hate him and they will get more views/money. What do you mean Jesus, are you afraid of the truth about Trump. Because that book sure tells it.

[@AlxzAlec]

Oh yeah he totally didn’t cancel a statevisit to Denmark that costed them millions just because he couldnt get Greenland by the greenlandic people and then blaming Denmark

[@hollyf3364]

I’m from Chicago and we don’t like him here either.

[@Jude74]

I am also a Chicagoan and can vouch for the accuracy of this comment.

[@betweenthepoles]

Me too! What a putz!

[@niigu]

Chicago, capitol of Europe 😂

[@Ancarai]

You should secede and join Norway, just think of the amount of grief it would give Trump looking at a map and seeing a blob in America called Norway. It would be glorious!

[@Gdilse]

Makes sense, you guys hate any sort of law or stability it seems.

[@zefurin7300]

I think Joel Kinnaman could play an efficient villain for a James Bond movie. A lethal henchmen.

[@lauratomczak6797]

I love him so much!!! glad he is getting more and more work

[@beckyhofheinz6357]

Saw him in "The Killing"...very talented, and sexy, man!

[@arkivuo5284]

The peace prize was given out by a commite in Oslo while Norway was a part of the kingdom of sweden. So.. I guess they got to keep it after they got their independence ?

[@lavrentivs9891]

Yepp

[@bjoardar]

Alfred Nobel wanted the peace price to be handed out in Oslo. Don't think he foresaw the separation of Norway from Sweden, but I think it was generally accepted to honor his will and testament. So Oslo / Norway got to keep it :)

[@einarbolstad8150]

That would be "regained their independence".

[@bjoardar]

Good point Einar :)

[@jomontanee]

I love Joel so much. Rooting for his success since the Killing. So happy that he reunited with Enos in the new series.

[@roxanneworld11]

more joel, *please!* 🙏 🙏 never get enough of him, he's awesome!! looking forward to checking out his new show. 👍👍

[@christopherharper9932]

I knew there was a reason I've always liked this guy! My man!! 💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Grace.allovertheplace]

Hi 👋 I’m also from Sweden and I want to say how proud I’m of 1. Joel Kinnaman and 2. Alexander Skarsgård. and of course 3. Alicia Wikander They’re three amazing actors. I’ve never seen any of these in an interview like this one. Seeing Joel in your late show was a true moment of proudness. Love to y’all / Grace 🌺💗😍

[@Liam-fs5fe]

You proud that they spread hate and misinformation?

[@googleownsyou8510]

@@Liam-fs5fe The left will be the infatile left.

[@Liam-fs5fe]

Crazy Canuck What?

[@19shaz66]

plus the whole of western europe

[@BiscuitAWitch]

*_"Are you nice people?"_* That's a great question, Mr. Colbert! Please, we want more interviews like this!

[@jespergotthelf9421]

We scandinaviens are Bernie minded 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇳🇴🇸🇪

[@Thepomafame]

There's one flag left

[@fiddibelow]

thats not true we are social democrats not socialists big big difference

[@0649Hayes]

YAY!

[@lonelywolfsmack3009]

Och.... vänstern håller på o fuckar up Sverige framför era ögon

[@fiddibelow]

@@lonelywolfsmack3009 they dont know the difference between communism and social demcrasy. and the left in sweden is no longer the left nor is the right in sweden right pretty much every party you have are globalists.im not right per say im center right but i dont believe in the free market everywhere nor do i believe in globalism.

[@IzzoWingChun]

When you like an actor better as the characters they play vs who they are in reality.

[@miguelgordillo3257]

oh, i read Altered Carbon. i didn't think they could make that into a TV show.

[@imacg5]

The show looks like Expanse X Terra Nova from the trailer, instead of Blade Runner as promoted. I'm not very optimistic.

[@reggief]

Snaggle Toothed Is it up there with the most expensive Netflix movie? Which honestly, I couldn’t keep my eyes open to finish. I’m still debating on if I want to watch Altered Carbon.

[@kida4313]

It was surprisingly alright

[@halloduauchhier]

It's actually reaaally good.

[@Hugo-zo7zz]

oh shit, all they had to do was dial 1-900-Linden.

[@dschlie6669]

Seriously one of my most favorite science fiction concepts of all time. Can't wait to watch Altered Carbon! (And those boots are top-notch)

[@SlyRy]

That was actually a very great elevator pitch of Altered Carbon. I would've missed my floor to keep listening to him for sure.

[@Leo-im9oz]

Im from Sweden and i couldn't have said it better myself.

[@vertie2090]

You Swedish people seem so full of blind hatred towards Trump. It's like running your whole country somehow

[@timmd8766]

Vertie I wouldn't say we hate Trump in Sweden. It's more that we're amazed that such a mean bigoted old sexist and ignorant man can be elected president.

[@obviouslyme2906]

@@timmd8766 Coming from a country that is going downhill lmfao.

[@timmd8766]

Kuro Neko In what way are we going downhill do you mean?

[@Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrw]

@@obviouslyme2906 Really? Seems like that's America...

[@MonyXChan]

As a Scandinavian person, I can confirm: We do indeed despise Trump!

[@erkjan]

wrong!!!

[@darkwolf4434]

Wrong

[@EyesOfByes]

Dear Stephen, Alexander Skarsgård is Stellan Skarsgårds son! How did you not know that? The Skarsgårds i ONE family, like the Baldwins without the issues and drama. That is why there are so many Skarsgårds in Hollywood: Bill, Gustaf, Alexander and their dad Stellan

[@anndevries8267]

Odd isn't it. At the very least he should have know Stellan. Personally I think Gustaf has the edge talent wise from the younger generation, but they're all good.

[@kloggmonkey]

Ann De Vries gustaf certainly has a wider range hasn't he?

[@Asa...S]

Gustaf went to Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts (which is a pretty prestigious drama school in Sweden), while the other ones in the family are selftaught, I think. He has also done stage work.

[@blessingsoutlaw]

Fortunately we can ALL agree on Joel Kinnaman! ❤

[@carolinekristiansen5181]

As a Scandinavian I can confirm that the title is 100% correct👍

[@TheDanixx]

Talk for yourself and your friends

[@Hypergangnam]

@@TheDanixx Actaully we are talking on behalf of the different Scandinavian constitutions, and how our leaders acts and behaves.. And we simply can draw a destinction between what Trump is about, and what we stand for, based upon our constitution and how our government behaves and acts.. I can speak for Norway.. And the norwegian government isnt fond of Trump.. He is a narcissist, liar and a piece of shit who does everything for the rich in America, does little no nothing for the middle class and simply doesnt care about poverty.. He is a small man, who simply cannot ever take responsability for his faults or heck, even his actions.. But he loves to take credit for other peoples actions... Thats where he shines in the eyes of his cult constituency.. Like yourself i assume...

[@darkwolf4434]

Yes because every single Scandinavian thinks the exact same.

[@lemurengustav6017]

@@darkwolf4434 : At least 1,3 million swedes like Trump.

[@darkwolf4434]

@@lemurengustav6017 Ok, that's why I think annoying that someone thinks they can speak for the entire population instead doing recearch like you just did. Well Done!

[@DjSamination]

Time to be pedantic. The Swedish vikings did not attack England (that was mostly just the Danes and Norwegians). The Swedes went and screwed with the Ruskies instead

[@kloggmonkey]

true, the swedish vikings were mostly in the baltic. but did the danes invade the british isles as well? i thought it was mainly norwegians.

[@DjSamination]

kloggmonkey the English had a Danish king if I remember correctly. But that could be around one of the times the Danes and Norwegians where joined together

[@micken8280]

Vikings from Sweden, Norway and Denmark came together in the Great Heathen Army so in the end they all attacked England.

[@Leadfoot_P71]

Well if you want to be pedantic you should perhaps read up a little on your history. Yes, the vast majority of Norsemen that raided Britain were Danes and Norwegians, but Swedes (Svear) went there too. There are several rune stones in Uppland, Sweden (in the heart of Svealand) for instance, that talk of adventures in "västerled" (westward) which generally means The British Isles.

[@michaelhansen2309]

Correct there was a danish king of most of England, and the occupied areas were called Danelaw. However back then, I dont think they individually cared much about if you were from Norway, Denmark, Skåne or Sweden, they all spoke the same dialect more or less as far as I know.

[@cheshiremare]

most Japanese (politic people) hate him too

[@EpicLionMusic]

Dishonor. Trump is a great man and this comes from a Swede.

[@darkwolf4434]

You mean a specific political opinion?

[@robert4you]

Greetings from Sweden. When Alfred Nobel lived, Norway and Sweden was a union (until 1905). Nobel wrote in his will that the peace prize should be awarded by Norway (Oslo). So, thanks to Alfred Nobel our beloved neighbours and very dear friends in Norway are responsible for the Nobel Peace Prize.

[@martineeinarsen]

It’s funny what he says about the English farmers and the vikings, cause that was Norwegian vikings, not Swedish ones.

[@MrBen51309]

I'm Australian and the only reason I would ever contemplate moving to America is if I got mega-rich one day and I wanted a tax-break...

[@springheeledjack165]

Ben Faulkner The US has its problems, but its a big place...sounds like your sister saw a very small portion of it.

[@chilewelch9962]

Gone down hill since Trump, if that isn't such an ignorant statement to have made. 😂😂😂 and gangs running around every where. Once again ignorant statement 😂😂 as if your country doesn't have gangs and isn't a shithole in some areas. All Countires have issues and bad communities.

[@chilewelch9962]

WhoDarestheMAN gamer no sorry some of us form our own opinion without outside influences. And not all of us are ignorant to the world.

[@chilewelch9962]

WhoDarestheMAN gamer could destroy us in an instant please list these countries...

[@chilewelch9962]

WhoDarestheMAN gamer both sides the left and right believe everything they hear on the news that I can not deny😂😂 I would rather be the 1% then sheep that the other 99% is. I like Joel and his movies, but I do not put stock in their personal opinions becuz they are opinions.

[@disslikeyoutakemypiss1486]

Honestly he's hot!

[@salmon-productions]

DissLikeYouTakeMyPiss 1 yes lol

[@silverblue73]

First became aware of Kinnaman on The Killing, loved him in Altered Carbon too

[@benjaminwagner8141]

He's done robo cop and suicide squad

[@bizzletizzle2027]

I’m from Sweden and I approve of this message.

[@bizzletizzle2027]

LemS ursäkta? Din enda hjärncell måste ju vara rejält skadad.

[@EpicLionMusic]

@@bizzletizzle2027 Hahahaha typiskt vänstern att försvara bögeri. Ska du gå på prideparad snart med RFSU? 😂😂 Så jävla fjolliga ni är. Jämställda genua feminister. Jag är jävligt smart. Jobbar som chef ich högutbildad du borde lära dig av mig. Jag kan göra en stjärna av dig gumman.

[@oscarkristensson139]

@@EpicLionMusic Jävlar va kränkt du blev. Du kanske ska testa lite sterilisering för att minska dina överdrivna känslor.

[@EpicLionMusic]

​@@oscarkristensson139 Må miljöpartiet välsigna dig med plastskatt kära leftard. Acho hela vägen, syrianer hela vägen Brrrr!

[@LeoMes01]

What's the free healthcare like.

[@lilianalcasid5236]

Scandinavians are great people!:)

[@TazorNissen]

At least Scandinavians are not being slaughtered in their schools..

[@TheLivirus]

We like to think of ourselves as autonomous individuals.

[@salmon-productions]

lilian alcasid hmmm...

[@pimmerlund8177]

lilian alcasid the problem is the people comin here.

[@lassemaja8382]

Pim Merlund the problem is the people who invited them.

[@Scotts2Sense]

he was awesome in The Killing

[@XeroFailGames]

scott david yea gimme a cheese burger...hold the burger lol

[@gorillaguerillaDK]

Also, the Killing was based on a Danish TV production - so ofcourse a Scandinavian would be awesome in it! 😉

[@salmon-productions]

scott david haven't seen that

[@LowStuff]

I got the altered carbon book. It's fantastic. I hope the series comes close

[@salmon-productions]

LowStuff cool

[@SusseBo]

Stephen. You haven't got you Viking history right. The Swedish Vikings went east and south. The Norwegians went west and so did the Danish Vikings. We know that because of the artifacts and ships found. Samples from the ships wood have been matched to the different countries wood.

[@SouperDuck1]

Very good actor . Altered carbon is excellent and he was great in the Killing as well.

[@HardlyGaming]

Who'd have thought that Altered Carbon would be one of the best new shows of the decade.

[@MaxSvensson91]

The reason the Novel peace price is given out in Oslo is because Norway was part of Sweden when Nobel wrote his will.

[@refragerator]

Alternatively: The Norwegians give out a peace prize as an annual reminder that if they _wanted_ they could go Viking again. So everyone plays nice with them.

[@Nabium]

No, Max. The reason the Nobel Peace Price is given out in Norway - as is stated in Nobel's will at least - is because Nobel thought Sweden too conservative, while the Norwegians were more progressive. He wanted that particular price to be a progressive price. Norway had no nobility or any kind of "old power", it was a province of peasants building a new nation. Nobel wanted that kind of freshness to the price. Which is why I think we should stop caring about the Nobel Peace Price, it's given out by the Norwegian parliament and today it's filled with political favours. Giving the price to the EU or to Obama at the very start of his term. The Nobel Peace Price means nothing anymore, Norway isn't as progressive, fresh and uncorrupt as it was back in Nobel's days.

[@Nabium]

Our constitution drawn in 1814 forbids making new nobles, and in 1821 the government passed a law which abolished the nobility. They were only allowed to keep their titles for the duration of their lifetime. So already in Nobels times, it was more or less gone. By the time Nobel's will was written, only one or two nobles were still alive, but they had absolutely no power or privilege other than their title. Basically there were no nobles, the few nobles still left would all have been over 80 years old. But they had absolutely no power or influence, or had any say in how Norway was run. Compare that to Sweden which still have nobility to this day.

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

Nabium Ever since a former prime minister became the head of the committee it has gotten more political...

[@thisisstrange4641]

Nabium Norway is a monarchy just like Sweden and Denmark. Only Finland isn't.

[@carinalindstrom5791]

Thank you Joe for telling us that Scandinavians hate Trump. I m Asian and a lot of us feel the same. Having Trump back is like having Covid back to stay for 4 years

[@SensationalBanana]

God I love this man. His voice and those eyes is just pure ovary fuel!

[@PandemicXL]

Love that. Yes. Indeed, we do have a relationship with truth, and that is why we hate him.

[@philipssonskan]

How you can tell how he's a Swede is how he says "eh", "emh" instead of "ah" "amh" :D

[@seemikalliokoski6594]

Now I know why Finland isn't a part of scandinavia and that's because we aint bad at wars.

[@theadsheep]

Is there really the perception that some western european countries like Trump?

[@Asa...S]

Not in reality. But in Trump's mind on the other hand, everybody loves him.

[@jjp976]

Im pretty sure Trump supporters or Americans for that matter don't really care whether European countries "like" Trump as long as he benefits America. What is this high school?

[@mudgatebronn4438]

yes. because we actually do. Give me Trumps immigration policy anyday!!

[@theadsheep]

JJ p I agree with that lmao They probably just don't know better. Poor guys :/

[@jjp976]

+theassheep Americans or Trump supporters don't know any better? If that's what you meant I think they would have a better idea of how hes doing for the country than Europeans or any other country for that matter.

[@Mookthilda]

The reason the peace prize is awarded by Norway is that it'd be hypocritical of us to give it considering our history with occupying countries, especially Norway and Finland.

[@bananrepublik8]

It(Norway) was also a part of Sweden(sort of) when Nobel died.

[@MrFelixify]

Mookthilda King While tha may be true. The simple reason is Alfred Nobel stated in his will that he wanted the peace prize to be held in Norway.

[@suissais4732]

I hate swedes for occupieing my contry finland remnents of your imperialism is in our laws and culture

[@stephaniehowe0973]

We are very nice people "That's why we hate him" 😂

[@DoDaDaDaDaCaDa]

Danes Swedes & Norwegians could unite in their dislike for trump.