What are you thinking right now?

[Sci-Fi]

I about to go ape on this so called company if they don't resolve this situation. Best Buy needs to do better at who they allow to sell on their marketplace.

 

[ardour]

It's really hitting me, now, all of the sudden, how ludicrous it is, that America (USA): the supposed greatest country in the world, doesn't have a national healthcare system.

Canada has national healthcare. Britain has national healthcare. I believe most of the Western European countries do. I think some of the Eastern European countries do, not sure though.

I know as far as the implementation goes, it's difficult, because there is sooooo much private capital involved, and for so long. But, this is all just absurd. We should have National Healthcare by now.. It's time. It's probably too late: our system isn't designed to function that way, but... Wow, it just seems absurd that we don't.

It's just crazy... https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-with-universal-healthcare

And Brazil, for example, has true Universal Healthcare, based on the information in this link.

The same parts of the electorate who voted Trump have been brainwashed by Fox News for decades into thinking single payer universal healthcare = "socialism." Even though the US spends a similar amount on medicaid/care per capita to that which other countries spend on their "socialist" healthcare systems.

 

[TropicalStarfish]

The same parts of the electorate who voted Trump have been brainwashed by Fox News for decades into thinking single payer universal healthcare = "socialism." Even though the US spends a similar amount on medicaid/care per capita to that which other countries spend on their "socialist" healthcare systems.

The majority of the McCarthy types here who complain about socialism are probably on "Social Security", or will be shortly. It's beyond comical anymore..

Anywho, no use getting wound up about it. We've been trying to figure that mess (healthcare) out since at least Bill Clinton, probably before that...

Fox News is the worst in my opinion, but the propaganda is pretty universal.

 

[147]

I can't believe they turned that into a whole season cliffhanger
You're playing with my heart, Korea.

 

[MrLonely86]

This has aged well.

 

[TheSkaFish]

Out of here for a few days, won't have the net til I get back.
All the sudden I had to rush due to a change in the weather.

See ya in a few

 

[okidoke]

Out of here for a few days, won't have the net til I get back.
All the sudden I had to rush due to a change in the weather.

See ya in a few

You never did answer me when I asked where you go and do on these little disappearances. Are you living a double life?

 

[Unsigned]

The majority of the McCarthy types here who complain about socialism are probably on "Social Security", or will be shortly. It's beyond comical anymore..

I do not see any comparison.
The govt holds a gun to our head (income tax evasion) if we do not pay into social security, so why shouldn't we collect it when we retire?
I was forced to pay FAR MORE into SS/Medicare than I will ever get back. Ever.
If I had been allowed to opt out of it I would have chosen to, but alas that choice was not available to me.


Also, and this is just a general observation, not directing it to anyone in particular, the assumption that people who disagree with certain ideas were "brainwashed" by FOX News, or are part of a "MAGA Cult" is beyond ridiculous. Is it really that hard to believe that people can examine issues on their own and come up with a decision because certain policies best suit their individual lives and their families (if they have one)?

 

[TropicalStarfish]

I do not see any comparison.
The govt holds a gun to our head (income tax evasion) if we do not pay into social security, so why shouldn't we collect it when we retire?
I was forced to pay FAR MORE into SS/Medicare than I will ever get back. Ever.
If I had been allowed to opt out of it I would have chosen to, but alas that choice was not available to me.


Also, and this is just a general observation, not directing it to anyone in particular, the assumption that people who disagree with certain ideas were "brainwashed" by FOX News, or are part of a "MAGA Cult" is beyond ridiculous. Is it really that hard to believe that people can examine issues on their own and come up with a decision because certain policies best suit their individual lives and their families (if they have one)?

I wrote a reply, but, just not in the mood for it.. Cheers @Unsigned (Also, when I said, "here," I meant in the USA. And I was speaking generally) I'm some what acquianted with libertarian thought.

 

[Unsigned]

Fox News is a huge, huge, huge corporation. Are they really looking out for the little guy? Or are they trying to make a profit?

IMO this applies to ALL TV networks. CNN, MSNBC, Fox, ABC, CBS, etc...
They are all in this to make money.
They'd go off the air if they didn't.

 

[TropicalStarfish]

IMO this applies to ALL TV networks. CNN, MSNBC, Fox, ABC, CBS, etc...
They are all in this to make money.
They'd go off the air if they didn't.

Yeah, I think ideally, journalism is supposed to aspire to something greater than the almighty dollar. But, this is where we are, right now.. Ideally the self-interest is aligned with the best interests of those concerned.