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What should be subsidized besides health care?

Discussion in 'Political Opinions & Beliefs' started by Le Chef, Apr 16, 2019.

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  1. Golem

    Golem Well-Known Member Donor

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    There is no reason whatsoever for Insurance Corporations to even ... exist. Patients go to a doctor, hospitals provide equipment, appropriate space; doctors, nurses... they all contribute ...something to the healthcare system. What do Insurance Corporations contribute? Absolutely nothing! And yet, they take a large part of the profits. Often the largest part of the profits. They don't contribute anything to the healthcare system. Why do they even exist?
     
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  2. Le Chef

    Le Chef Banned at members request Donor

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    HAHAHAHAHAHA. Oh yes, I am the one who is confused. Oh, brother. Ever heard of Adam Schiff? Ever seen any of the avatars on this very website featuring Trump in a stable hat? Seen Stephen Colbert accusing Trump of fellating Vladmir Putin as the audience roars its approval? If not, you must live in a monastery or a convent.

    Do you make beer there? I do like Trappist beer.
     
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  3. Le Chef

    Le Chef Banned at members request Donor

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    They exist because I want them to. You would take away my right to enter into a contract with them.

    Who are the fascists, again?
     
    Le Chef, Apr 18, 2019
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  4. Golem

    Golem Well-Known Member Donor

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    I can see that you do. But it's only Thursday. You shouldn't start this early.

    Now seriously... you do know that Stephen Colbert is a comedian, right? This is like the third time you mention him. He acts as if he were a conservative to make fun of you guys.
     
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    You have auto insurance and homeowners insurance, I presume?
     
    Longshot, Apr 18, 2019
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  6. Golem

    Golem Well-Known Member Donor

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    We're talking about Health Insurance.
     
    Golem, Apr 18, 2019
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    Longshot Well-Known Member

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    So auto insurance companies and homeowners insurance companies may exist, but health insurance companies may not. Interesting.
     
    Longshot, Apr 19, 2019
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    Le Chef Banned at members request Donor

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    Stephen Colbert is a nasty Democratic political commentator pretending to be a comedian. He's about as funny as Kathy Griffin. If you want funny, watch Dave Chapelle or videos of Sam or Rodney, R.I.P. Buddy Hackett and Richard Pryor were also great.

    And the left will never accept that Trump didn't collude with the Russians. That's why you're so furious with the Mueller report. You'll never, ever get over it. You have my condolences.
     
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    What objection can there be to Labor being able to obtain unemployment compensation for simply being unemployed.

    How would our markets be worse off?
     
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    Nothing.

    As the man said, "Give me liberty or give me death!". But the unfortunate reality is that people would rather be lazy tan free.
     
    TedintheShed, Apr 19, 2019
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    Nothing should be subsidized. No leeches should look to the government for handouts.
     
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    The federal government has no business being involved in social spending of any sort and shouldn't subsidize anything. Yet, if you deduct interest payments (another thing it shouldn't do) 90% of government spending is on the things federal government should not be allowed to do. Why is it wrong. Two reasons. The first is that the founders believed federal government should treat everyone equally, not "fairly," The second is that there is no escape from the spending. If social spending were in the states, citizens could choose another state if they don't like it. Federal government is a complete disaster and will be until a revolution replaces it with something else.
     
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    only lousy capitalists lose money on public policies.
     
    danielpalos, Apr 19, 2019
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    That is great. That means Scandinavia and some West European Nations have benefits of Socialism without excesses of Communism.
     
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    How can anyone live without

    -- food
    -- shelter
    -- medical care

    Do disabled people have less Right to Life then others?
     
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    In USA, 2.7 Million people enjoy Liberty behind bars. USA has highest Incarceration Rate in the World. USA since 1990s is as free as USSR during Stalin's reign.
     
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    California prisons should not have an overcrowding problem during fire season.
     
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    Everyone pays taxes. US Taxpayers are subsidizing a largely useless Military Industrial Complex -- $700 Billion per year.
     
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    Family, charity etc.
     
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    Le Chef Banned at members request Donor

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    I cannot legally run around naked in my own neighborhood, much as the ladies would enjoy it. I think this violates my rights ... and theirs.
     
    Le Chef, Apr 19, 2019
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    Then don't give them your money
     
    squidward, Apr 19, 2019
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    squidward Well-Known Member

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    Let's stop.
    Problem solved
     
    squidward, Apr 19, 2019
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    Yes, I am aware. What I said was that no person has any legitimate authority to force his fellow man to serve him or hand over property.
    They are being forced by some people to do so.
     
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    Golem Well-Known Member Donor

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    He is a great comedian pretending to be a commentator. And, as such, he excels at both.

    The left doesn't care. We stopped caring when it was clear that "collusion" is prosaic, compared to Trump's real criminal activity.

    Are you kidding? We're exhilarated about Mueller's report. It's everything we had hoped for.... and more!

    What in the world are they telling you on wingnut radio now?
     
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    Golem Well-Known Member Donor

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    Exactly! That's why we need Medicare for all.
     
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