The Pathfinder Coach π³οΈβπBeing a good human being
Janan Broadbent@jamesbfg a lot of people have lost that sense of community and doing things for oneβs fellow man or a woman.
Amo a Sam amat@jamesbfg I am taking, from the language used, that the original author is drawing a finer point; people who pay taxes for public healthcare are, in fact, better sexual partners (or at least 'decent' sexual partners).
I must agree. All possible interpretations are definitely correct.
Also the corollary: All selfish Fascists are dud roots. (Australianism for "very poor at intercourse")
Billthoo@Heterokromia @jamesbfg ahem, very poor at sexual intercourseβ¦
John CuttingBoth are apropos
sabik@jamesbfg
Ah, well, this is the US we're talking about, so the answer is probably racism
Ah, well, this is the US we're talking about, so the answer is probably racism
Lee π@jamesbfg
The Republican party and Murdoch Media really don't give a f**k if people live or die.
The Republican party and Murdoch Media really don't give a f**k if people live or die.
Russell π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ ΏπΊπ¦π@jamesbfg For sure! Without socialised healthcare as we have in the UK your country is definitely more barbaric!
Scenario@jamesbfg @russellt The second-biggest problem is Americans pay up to 3X more for the same coverage as Canadians β and we have worse outcomes.
The biggest problem is that our most affordable form of healthcare is tied directly to employment. So if you lose your income, youβre forced to pay in extra with money you probably no longer have.
enmodo βοΈ π§¬ πΊπ¦ π@scenario @jamesbfg @russellt and all justified because once in a blue moon some person gets access to world class medical treatment not available elsewhere that saves them. That's only possible because of the tens of millions being overcharged for procedures and treatment that is usually delivered at the last possible moment insurance can get away with delaying it to.
It's like having a nation where car maintenance is prohibited until your car has stopped on the freeway and caused a wreck.
Iron Curtain (Chiptunes)@jamesbfg I'm an American and I get free health care (yes, Virginia, we exist!). I'm on Medicaid (which is for poor and disabled people), and I love not having to pay for meds or most of my healthcare needs. There are even dental needs of mine that are taken care of!
The only catch is that I have to have less than US$2000 in my bank account at all times...
Jeff@jamesbfg America is a terrorist state
Swedeβs Photographs@jamesbfg Itβs nonsensical isnβt it?
David Mitchell 
I completely agree, except for the part where you accept the lie that Canadians pay more: most Americans pay at least as much in income tax, and then pay health care premiums and deductibles over and above that.
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sOlOw-NHAmricans: Decency has nothing to do with it!
william.maggoswhen polled, most Americans (including Republicans) support universal health care. Our problem is the corruption of our media and politicians.
LeaBug@jamesbfg Americans are selfish. We've always been this way. Ask anyone.
Box Elder@jamesbfg people in the US are fed constant propaganda about socialized medicine. Especially people consuming conservative news. I donβt think any normal person (other than rich ghouls) actually thinks βI just donβt want to pay for that child!β itβs that they legitimately believe the βdeath panelβ-type bullshit
@jamesbfg apparently it robs them or their organized religion the ability to feel charitable by donating $20 to a GoFundMe for some sick person. Over 50% of which will go to corporate coffers to keep pharma, hospital, and charity execs comfortable in their private jets.
mike@jamesbfg We donβt pay extra. We benefit from collective bargaining in order to pay less.
π¨π¦ Jason Bouwmeester π@jamesbfg lol, sorry not funny but the same could be applied to anti-maskers... I've come to the conclusion that many people these days are just selfish pricks. π€·
PeterGuen@jamesbfg It's not personal. It's just business.
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@jamesbfg Itβs really not altruism. People donβt get health insurance and say, βI donβt mind paying for the kidney operation of someone I donβt even know; in fact, it makes me feel good.β They say, βI could not afford health care without insurance!β It is so weird that once insurance becomes nationalized, some feel like other people taking advantage of the same healthcare they enjoy is somehow thanks to their own generosity and largess. And then they get to feeling taken advantage of.