And that, in a nutshell...

Post #429,854 by pwhysall 7/17/19 5:13:00 AM 7/17/19 5:13:00 AM Reply	And that, in a nutshell... ...is why insurance-based healthcare systems, unless super-heavily-regulated, are actual donkey balls. You pay more, get worse care, and die sooner. Yay! I'd ask "why do USians tolerate it?", but the answer is "statistically speaking, everyone in America thinks they're a temporarily embarrassed millionaire, so obviously healthcare is cheap when you've got millions to play with". If the penny ever drops - that no, Fiona, you're not going to join the 1%, ever - then things will change.
Post #429,855 by drook 7/17/19 6:47:32 AM 7/17/19 1:39:35 PM Reply	We should make people watch Ratatouille until they understand Ego's review In the past, I have made no secret of my disdain for Chef Gusteau’s famous motto, “Anyone can cook.” But I realize — only now do I truly understand what he meant. Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere. That also applies to being president it getting rich. [edit - tyop] -- Drew Edited by drook July 17, 2019, 01:39:35 PM EDT Expand All History
Post #429,857 by mmoffitt 7/17/19 8:32:37 AM 7/17/19 8:36:13 AM Reply	Tell that to Farage. You know, your next PM's good buddy. Edit: linky. bcnu, Mikem It's mourning in America again. Edited by mmoffitt July 17, 2019, 08:36:13 AM EDT Expand All History
Post #429,875 by pwhysall 7/18/19 8:38:25 AM 7/18/19 8:38:25 AM Reply	He won't hear me The sound will be excessively muffled by Donald's arse-cheeks.
Post #429,878 by Ashton 7/18/19 2:51:13 PM 7/18/19 2:51:13 PM Reply	He's smart enough though.. to have realized that Satire is the best weapon against him and all who ride in her. (Successfully?) censor the Beeb and ... it's a big Win for this mofo. It's not Good that he's enough-smart to grok this :-/

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