One question I would like answered by those opposed to the gov't healthcare option.
If our system is "#1" (as you claim) in your eyes, why is it not the model used round the world?
There is nothing official about this thread....just because you say it`s official doesn`t amount to anything.....
Obama and Alexander both made excellent opening statements. Pelosi just defended the existing bills (that only 25% of the country support) and Reid did much the same, except claiming that amendments offered by the Republicans make it bipartisan (and stroking Pelosi- shudder!) And Obama is now talking about finding common ground and also taking on cutting costs.
Taking both Obama and Alexander at their word, it appears there are two questions. First, can Obama and the Republicans truly find common ground? Second, if they can, does Obama have the will and the political power to drag Pelosi, Reid, and the other far left with him?
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Quite true. Most people in the USA have insurance, so it costs them little or nothing to see a doctor. The irony is that many common illnesses (colds, for example) have no effective medical treatment anyway.I had a swedish couple in the other day with their child who had a simple ear infection. They had to pay for the visit. Their american friend commented that it must be strange for them to have to pay. So I asked about it. They stated that about 60% of their salary go to taxes. I did'nt bother them further to discuss access but they did say that most sweds don't go to the doctor right away and only if it seems severe.
There is a cultural difference between us and Europe. They stated that their doctors wont treat most common illnesses right away and prefer to allow the bodies immune system the first crack at curing the disease.
In this country, I have to contend with people that come in within 24 hours of onset of symptoms. Many saying that they "just cant afford to be sick", as though the world would stop if they couldnt work.
Quite true. Most people in the USA have insurance, so it costs them little or nothing to see a doctor. The irony is that many common illnesses (colds, for example) have no effective medical treatment anyway.
Looks like the whole "Health Care Summit" was a sham after all:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0210/33510.html
After a brief period of consultation following the White House health-reform summit, congressional Democrats plan to begin making the case next week for a massive, Democrats-only health care plan, party strategists told POLITICO.
A Democratic official said the six-hour summit was expected to “give a face to gridlock, in the form of House and Senate Republicans.”
Rahm it through!
All the Democrats need to do is "explain it better" for us dumb citizens to understand and embrace how great and loving and caring the federal guberment is!
Any kind of reform that doesn't reduce healthcare costs isn't good. This bill won't do a thing to reduce healthcare costs.
Those people you mentioned can apply for medicaid.
Looks like the whole "Health Care Summit" was a sham after all:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0210/33510.html
After a brief period of consultation following the White House health-reform summit, congressional Democrats plan to begin making the case next week for a massive, Democrats-only health care plan, party strategists told POLITICO.
A Democratic official said the six-hour summit was expected to “give a face to gridlock, in the form of House and Senate Republicans.”
Rahm it through!
All the Democrats need to do is "explain it better" for us dumb citizens to understand and embrace how great and loving and caring the federal guberment is!
This whole thing if a crock of shit