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Originally posted by Rhetoric
You're right, we should stay with what's working so great for all of us right now, no change is needed.
-pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.
Originally posted by ChemBreather
reply to post by I_am_Spartacus
HEY ! A good sheep always look the other way, bends over and takes it like a sheep..
No need do use harsh words !!
Ppl dont pay attention, the Comfort zone is too good to stand up from.
Just wait till the take away the coach they sit on, then they have no choise but do something, unless they are really good sheep and sit onthe floor...
Originally posted by damwel
Healthy Blue Living is blue cross/blue shield. It is absolutely not government run. It's run by private insurance. I think you have made the case for a public option.
edit: I also notice you starred and flagged yourself.
[edit on 16-10-2009 by damwel]
Originally posted by tatersalad
reply to post by I_am_Spartacus
thanks for the post. i get your point. as i agree if the u.s government was in charge of the mohabi desert within 3 years there wouldnt be an ounce of sand left
we are in deep trouble to say the least. but what can one do as the masses are sitting on the couch- per say?
Originally posted by Copernicus
I dont know, but social security for everybody has been the norm for most western countries for ages now. Its a ethical issue in my opinion. Why live in a society if you are not going to help each other?
Even people living in tribes helped each other when in need. Its the right thing to do. Pretty simple. Yes, you will get people who exploit the system, but the majority wont.
[edit on 18-10-2009 by Copernicus]
Originally posted by grover
So ya want health care controlled by insurance companies who are only out to make a buck and screw you?
That is what we have had up till now and look at what a mess it is.
Without a viable public option to keep their feet to the fire the insurance companies will subvert any change that is made.
[edit on 18-10-2009 by grover]
the government on this more than I do the insurance companies.
trust
BTW, states can opt anything passed by congress due to their powers as independent states they enjoy, so don't even think that Michigan have to change whatever in the hell they are doing because congress is passing a bill, they have the choice to keep whatever they have right now if that is what the state politicians wants and is enriching their dirty pockets.
If Michigan have a problem that is at state level is the job of the citizens of the state to fix it.
Ge a littler education on how states powers are when it comes to what they do within their borders.
[edit on 18-10-2009 by marg6043]
Originally posted by Copernicus
Even people living in tribes helped each other when in need. Its the right thing to do. Pretty simple. Yes, you will get people who exploit the system, but the majority wont.