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Mad_Machine76

(25,053 posts)
4. Because.....um......something, something socialism?
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 10:35 PM
15 hrs ago

But since we've never tried it, I don't see why we can't just do something else instead of insanely sticking with the insane capitalism-on-steroids approach to healthcare.

u4ic

(17,162 posts)
5. Disgusting beyond belief
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 10:59 PM
15 hrs ago

The right in the US claim Canada has death panels. No, no death panels here. They're all in the US, under the auspices of the insurance industry.

Beartracks

(14,678 posts)
11. Right? The claims of death panels, bean counters, and people coming between you and your doctor...
Fri Jun 5, 2026, 12:28 AM
14 hrs ago

... are supposedly the reasons NOT to pursue nationalized or universal healthcare -- but weirdly, those reasons directly, accurately, and obviously describes the for-profit system we currently DO have!

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u4ic

(17,162 posts)
12. Exactly
Fri Jun 5, 2026, 12:50 AM
13 hrs ago

What is happening in the US insurance industry, they project (intentionally) onto universal health care. If my dr states I need a procedure, or to go to a specific specialist, I am not denied.

I've been listening to this podcast, there are a number of doctors, including the channel's owner, who moved to Canada from the US. It's interesting to hear about it from a dr's perspective as well.

Emile

(43,690 posts)
7. If a candidate is against Universal Healthcare
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 11:28 PM
15 hrs ago

that's where I draw my line.

The old question comes to mind, Which Side Are You On?

BaronChocula

(4,850 posts)
8. "BECAUSE MY TAX DOLLARS ARE GONNA BE PAYING FOR SOME LAZY BASTARD
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 11:28 PM
15 hrs ago

WARBLEDEEDOO COMMUNISM BLURP BLURP SOCIALIST DERP DEE DERP SOMETHING I HEARD ON NEWSMAX! BIDEN BLAR BIDDY BLARB!"

I think a few of those dopes are actually coming around as their lot gets sicker and sicker with no relief.

IronLionZion

(51,623 posts)
9. Insurance companies make more profit if we die faster
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 11:35 PM
14 hrs ago

There's profit to be made in not paying for treatment.

betsuni

(29,369 posts)
15. Thank you, Democrats, ACA, pre-existing conditions -- miracle Republicans haven't destroyed it yet.
Fri Jun 5, 2026, 02:39 AM
11 hrs ago

The only thing in the way of universal health care is the Republican Party.

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