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Old 04-13-2010, 12:14 AM   #1
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Sure, Kal-El, the margins on health care are so low that people are flocking to invest in it at any level possible. To us, it is really strange to hear about portfolios that include HMOs (or whatever they are called) and hospitals. Typically, the investment community is only interested in the welfare of the shareholder, and doesn't give a damn about the sick; otherwise, no one's health care would be cancelled for "pre-existing conditions". As I said, profits before people.

Get rid of a couple of wars, and the US would have no trouble affording truly universal health care, plus a better education system.
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Old 04-13-2010, 12:24 AM   #2
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Just as long as we can all agree the (very mild) reform that was just passed is really and truly far from a government takeover.

As far as what the future holds for health care, well, I'm all for a single payer system. It's hard to steer a proponent of socialism away from nationalized health care. But that's just my opinion and I'm not looking to start a debate with anyone about that.
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Old 04-13-2010, 12:43 AM   #3
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Just as long as we can all agree the (very mild) reform that was just passed is really and truly far from a government takeover.

As far as what the future holds for health care, well, I'm all for a single payer system. It's hard to steer a proponent of socialism away from nationalized health care. But that's just my opinion and I'm not looking to start a debate with anyone about that.
Wow, you're admitting to being a proponent of socialism. And a Texan no less.



You're free to have those beliefs but there's no point in arguing with you about them. Won't get us anywhere.
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Old 04-13-2010, 01:13 PM   #4
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So.... uhhhh... Canada is a Socialist country? I really must relate that to my friends and neighbours, I'm sure they still thought we were free enterprise! Britain would be surprised to hear the news as well, along with every other Western nation whose health care system doesn't depend on private investment.

Your fear of any form of socialism is surprising, considering the number of social programs operating nicely in the US, most notably the military, the police forces, or any other program where the taxpayers support its existence. Yet when it comes to a program where American lives can be saved, you start screaming "Commies".....
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So.... uhhhh... Canada is a Socialist country? I really must relate that to my friends and neighbours, I'm sure they still thought we were free enterprise! Britain would be surprised to hear the news as well, along with every other Western nation whose health care system doesn't depend on private investment.

Your fear of any form of socialism is surprising, considering the number of social programs operating nicely in the US, most notably the military, the police forces, or any other program where the taxpayers support its existence. Yet when it comes to a program where American lives can be saved, you start screaming "Commies".....
Excactly!
It has everthing to do with partisain politics and nothing to so with reality.

We have a goup of ignorant, hypocritical, hysterical fear mongers in the US whos only goal is to destroy the political oposition.
They have no interest in the truth, only Obama bashing.
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Old 04-13-2010, 03:11 PM   #6
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Excactly!
It has everthing to do with partisain politics and nothing to so with reality.

We have a goup of ignorant, hypocritical, hysterical fear mongers in the US whos only goal is to destroy the political oposition.
They have no interest in the truth, only Obama bashing.
And Bush didn't get any criticism throughout his presidency. I was just imagining it when he was called Hitler, Satan, ect. Not saying I'm a fan of Bush as he was too liberal, but just pointing out that he was trampled upon in office. It was OK though because he was just a regular white dude.
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Old 04-14-2010, 02:53 AM   #7
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And Bush didn't get any criticism throughout his presidency. I was just imagining it when he was called Hitler, Satan, ect. Not saying I'm a fan of Bush as he was too liberal, but just pointing out that he was trampled upon in office. It was OK though because he was just a regular white dude.

You are kidding right? Comparing the ligitimate criticism of Jr with the constant, asinine blatent lies about Obama is rediculous to say the least.
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Old 04-14-2010, 11:24 AM   #8
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You are kidding right? Comparing the ligitimate criticism of Jr with the constant, asinine blatent lies about Obama is rediculous to say the least.
So criticism of Bush is legitimate because you don't like Bush but it's illegitimate criticism when it's someone you agree with.

Got it.

Tell me one lie about Obama. I'm curious.
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