That’s equivalent of someone saying they can’t afford time off for kids because they already spend all their money... when it turns out they just don’t want to give up some luxuries: it’s just setting priorities.

Here’s some economic comparisons: https://countryeconomy.com/countries/compare/finland/usa

GDP per capita Finland 49,738$ US 65,462$

Average Wage Finland 52,890$ US 54,951$

Debt Per Capita Finland 29,624$ US 65,545$

Annual Vehicles / 1,000 p. Finland 23.68 US 53.85

CO2 Tons per capita Finland 8.80 US 16.14

Also Finland has a similar population to Oregon - although it would be more fun to compare it against say Texas for purposes of oil production and the point being made!