Originally posted by boriscleto Americans know exactly what they want...something for nothing. They want a free lunch. They want socialized medicine, but don't call it that, and they don't want to pay for it.
don't have to "pay for that"... your stuck in flat earth economics.. I really don't need to go into do I?
THINK of it this way.. we already sponsored 2 "free wars"..........and the US is still standing.. What they don't want is for people to realize it......and your helping to keep that urban legend alive..
Originally posted by kswier I think it is true that Americans want something for nothing.to it do I?
I also think that there are many Americans who don't understand the consequences of enacting some of the popular previsions without some of the unpopular previsions. The affordable care act was designed to keep the private medical industry intact and healthy while providing close to universal coverage. In my mind it is not an ideal solution, but I am afraid we will have to wait decades for another solution if it is struck down.
well to be honest, yes what was passed was barely the correct thing.. barely.. what will be left if parts are stripped out will be a mess.. BUT after the 2nd revolution things will be fine (joking of course,............ hopefully)
Personally "Medicare for all" would be fine, play all the "pay for it" games you want....
bottom line, many Americans know what they want, many special interests are talking them out of it..........This issue has been around since at least Truman.. same old story, same old song and dance..