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Sweden - a lot more than Vikings and meatballs!
This article is not about the U.S.A. per se, but it is pertinent at the beginning to say why we left America for Sweden. I grew up in Canada, then I moved to the U.S. to jump-start a career where I lived for over three decades. When I first got to the States, I loved it - and in many ways, I still do. At that time, there was a dynamic about the U.S. that was absolutely tangible - a vibe that was contagious and exciting; however, after 9/11 that drastically changed. The “welco

Réal Laplaine
Jun 157 min read


United States no longer classifies as a democracy
The following excerpt is from an article published 14 Oct 2025 in Swedish newspaper EXPRESSEN - a nationwide newspaper. The article quotes a representative from Gothenburg’s University. The link to the full article is provided below. Use translator to translate it from Swedish to English. ***** “The United States is no longer a democracy.” This is what researchers have established – six months before the world’s largest democracy survey is published. “Right now, the United S

Réal Laplaine
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Swedish meatballs or Russian pierogi?
Sweden vs Russia - Sweden's future in the rising conflict It’s worth commenting here that Sweden faces a very interesting future with...

Réal Laplaine
Nov 20, 20244 min read
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