Dying is tho.
...And if you ain't down with that, I got 2 words for ya....
Here is something for all you Universal Healthcare nuts.....
13.4 percent of Americans are without health insurance. And 17.9 percent of naturalized citizens are without coverage.
43.6 percent of non-citizens in the U.S. are without health insurance. In addition, 33.6 percent of those born elsewhere are without coverage.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: neutral88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Give it up boys, the kid has no idea what he is talkin about...
I decided to count myself out when he considered St. Jude to be just like Universal Healthcare...
If we ever have it, it will cost on a per-person basis...and it will prolly be around $500 per person...sound good????
American Congressmen and Presidents have to many ties to the wealthy american underworld....Do you think a Clinton would really impose a flat tax on Americans considering they owe all their success to the Rockafellers, and Jacobs money??? Think not...Do you think a Bush would impose a flat tax with all his ties to the filthy rich american and foriegn oil gods???
Wake Up!!! We are just a product of a Rich system, and Universal healthcare will nevr happen on a flat tax basis... </div></div>
I never said St Judes was buddy...I said they use the basis of it
The federal government decided long ago that it knew how to manage your health care better than you and replaced personal responsibility and accountability with a system that puts corporate interests first. Our free market health care system that was once the envy of the world became a federally-managed disaster.
Few people realize that Congress forced Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) on us. HMOs rose to prominence through federal legislation, incentives, and coercion.
Now, the Food and Drug Administration's bias toward large pharmaceutical companies enlarges their power, limits treatment options, and drives consumers to seek Canadian medicines. Regulations from D.C. make it virtually impossible for small business owners to cover their employees. The unemployed often cannot afford insurance, meaning those who need basic medical attention overcrowd emergency rooms and drive up premiums.
The federal government will not suddenly become efficient managers if universal health care is instituted. Government health care only means long waiting periods, lack of choice, poor quality, and frustration. Many Canadians, fed up with socialized medicine, come to the U.S. in order to obtain care. Socialized medicine will not magically work here.
Health care should not be left up to HMOs, big drug companies, and government bureaucrats.
It is time to take back our health care.
Making all medical expenses tax deductible.
Eliminating federal regulations that discourage small businesses from providing coverage.
Giving doctors the freedom to collectively negotiate with insurance companies and drive down the cost of medical care.
Making every American eligible for a Health Savings Account (HSA), and removing the requirement that individuals must obtain a high-deductible insurance policy before opening an HSA.
Reform licensure requirements so that pharmacists and nurses can perform some basic functions to increase access to care and lower costs.
By removing federal regulations, encouraging competition, and presenting real choices, we can make our health care system the envy of the world once again.
This is taken from Ron Paul's website. I have to tend to agree with him, this is a really good article.
If I was a republican Ron Paul would be my choice..he makes a lot of sense and valid points when he speaks..huckabee and mccain laugh and try to make him look stupid only because they have no response, they were stumped basically....but yeah Nixon screwed us all over when he ok'd the HMO's
Ron Paul is by far the best Republican candidate in the race.
It's a shame that Fox has been leaving him out of recent televised debates.
If this weren't a damn popularity contest, then Ron Paul would win the Republican nomination by a landslide.
[I]I've been very lonely in my isolated tower of indecipherable speech. [/I]
Well guys to be honest, theres still a lot of time left for Paul to make an impact. Right now he is getting 8 to 10 percent of the popular vote in the recent polling data released. Now with 5 of 6 other R's in the mix, then thats pretty decent numbers. It takes delagates to win and Ron Paul is one of the stronger canidates in California. Also, being from Texas you would think he would get a lot of the vote there.
Basically what im saying is, is if you really feel that way then spread the word. Lots around here have never even heard of the guy. I think he would make a great president and could fix some of the problems we face.
You either need to re-read the article, or apologize for your previous universal health care statements on here. The two don't jibe.
WHAT A WONDERFUL COUNTRY INDEED! Tho it is going down the shitter. It is still a good country.
GO VOLS
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