...that it doesn't square with the conclusion one can draw from the sum total of many of his other posts -- in some he criticises HMOs, and in some (others) he praises (his perception of) Canada.

Nor with what Mike himself *said* shortly after the post we're dissecting -- "I didn't mean to say they're similar", or words to that effect.

Mine lacks that weakness, in that it squares with both of the above.

But, hey, whatever floats your boat.