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Nice try but no -- you thought you had me but you got burned, but of course you don't have the humility to admit it. Everything you write below is futile treading water and basically all wrong.
Whatever Douglas' secular political views, he was a Christian, a Baptist minister (you known, conservative fundamentalist "Bible-thumper"). Still, health care in Canada predated the CCF/NDP and the current system we have is founded in Christian charity much more than "social democracy".
Of course you attacked me directly, and I responded by addressing the fact that I haven't needed the system. Are there people who do? Of course, and I stated why. But this doesn't mean that it has to be a tax sucking burden on society.
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I brought it in because of your childish rantings of " leftists" Universal Healthcare is an idea from the left. Private insurance systems, business based, are considered politically right.
In Canada it certainly was an idea from the left. Tommy Douglas?
The opposition for Universal Care usually comes from the right. Just look to the US.
In Canada we never used to banter around terms like "leftist " and catch phrases such as " left-wing entitlement" until recently. An effect, no doubt from the political influence south of us.
We used to work better together. PROGRESSIVE Conservatives did indeed catch on and support it. So much so that the vast majority of Canadians support some sort of universal system.
Your statement "I've used it a grand total of once in the last 20 years," seems to suggest that you are of the mind, that since YOU are fine, the heck with everyone else. You begrudge the system...which actually saves you money, since ANY premiums you would have to pay in the private sector would be higher than you currently pay.
Most people medical bills accumulate in the last few years of their lives. Your's probably will too. We the people of Canada WILL pick up that cost, because most of us believe that healthcare is a right.
You say that if you were to incur serious medical expense that you would find a way to pay it back. How?
Cancer is a very expensive disease. Could be a million dollars in care, or more. Heck a broken leg can set you back thousands.
You have the option though already, to pay the actual cost or donate what private insurance premiums would cost, and you don't. Hence proving my point, you're all talk and no action.
Nice try but no -- you thought you had me but you got burned, but of course you don't have the humility to admit it. Everything you write below is futile treading water and basically all wrong.
Whatever Douglas' secular political views, he was a Christian, a Baptist minister (you known, conservative fundamentalist "Bible-thumper"). Still, health care in Canada predated the CCF/NDP and the current system we have is founded in Christian charity much more than "social democracy".
Of course you attacked me directly, and I responded by addressing the fact that I haven't needed the system. Are there people who do? Of course, and I stated why. But this doesn't mean that it has to be a tax sucking burden on society.
Trying to rewrite history Ken? Are you from the US? Your comment about Tommy Douglas seen very American to me. Certainly he was a Baptist Minister, and perhaps " conservative " in his views, but the party that aligned with his views wasn't a conservative party but a party very much LEFT of Centre. In fact people say if Jesus were alive today he be branded a communist, so it doesn't seem out of place to most Canadians.
However, now that you've made the link between " christian charity " and " universal healthcare " tell me why you don't support it again?
Also do some research on which system, ours or the US, sucks more out of the tax payers.
Because in Canada you can't get private insurance for things that are covered by your provincial health insurance.
Yes you can. It usually comes as a workplace benefit, but you can pay to upgrade coverage if you choose. Supplemental health coverage is also available for those who are self-employed or on contract employment.
I am assuming you are an American. They tend to think Canadian health care grows on trees.
Yes you can. It usually comes as a workplace benefit, but you can pay to upgrade coverage if you choose. Supplemental health coverage is also available for those who are self-employed or on contract employment.
I am assuming you are an American. They tend to think Canadian health care grows on trees.
Private Insurance ONLY for things NOT covered by your Provincial Plan. Why would private insurance pay for something someone is already covered for?
I'm well aware of supplemental insurance, since I had it while I was working.
I think you misread my post.
"Government or public plans provide comprehensive coverage of core health care services such as ward-level hospital acute care and most physician services. Supplementary plans, the subject of this brochure, focus on non-core services that are not covered – or not fully covered – by government plans. They may be group plans sponsored by employers, unions and associations or individual plans that"
I like him mostly. He challenged a lot of the people on his show, more than most these days.
The whole story will come out as to why he was fired, but it does beg the question if Mansbridge and Rex Murphy took paid speaking engagements for the gas and oil industry and Lang interfered with a story and all they got was a warning...why is Evan given the boot after one strike?
Yeah, I wonder if Evan will get picked up by CTV or Global National if it turns out CBC has overreacted to the still yet unconfirmed allegations made by the Toronto Star.
They should at least give him a second chance unless this is a lot bigger then they are letting on but his apology seems pretty legit and meaningful and acknowledged he made a mistake and is taking the full blame of it which is Rare to see from a National Newscaster/Anchor these days.
Yeah, I wonder if Evan will get picked up by CTV or Global National if it turns out CBC has overreacted to the still yet unconfirmed allegations made by the Toronto Star.
They should at least give him a second chance unless this is a lot bigger then they are letting on but his apology seems pretty legit and meaningful and acknowledged he made a mistake and is taking the full blame of it which is Rare to see from a National Newscaster/Anchor these days.
Whatever the case... if you want to make this about health care, then certainly you would agree the taxpayer's money funneled to the CBC is a waste and could be better spent on that. Same goes for all arts funding. If the CBC can survive on its own - which it probably can - then it has every right to exist.
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Originally Posted by Natnasci
Trying to rewrite history Ken? Are you from the US? Your comment about Tommy Douglas seen very American to me. Certainly he was a Baptist Minister, and perhaps " conservative " in his views, but the party that aligned with his views wasn't a conservative party but a party very much LEFT of Centre. In fact people say if Jesus were alive today he be branded a communist, so it doesn't seem out of place to most Canadians.
However, now that you've made the link between " christian charity " and " universal healthcare " tell me why you don't support it again?
Also do some research on which system, ours or the US, sucks more out of the tax payers.
Not to get involved in the ridiculous little spat you and Ken are engaging in, but when did Universal Healthcare and Private insurance become mutually exclusive? They play the same role in how the healthcare system is funded and administered in most countries around the world.
Oh come on Eddy, come join us in our little spat LOL. I agree it is ridiculous.
I'm not saying that Universal Healthcare and private insurance are mutually exclusive. What I am saying, is that historically those for Universal Healthcare are mostly left leaning, those for a more private system, right leaning.
Of course in Canada these are over simplifications, since many so called people on the right, that support our system.
Whatever the case... if you want to make this about health care, then certainly you would agree the taxpayer's money funneled to the CBC is a waste and could be better spent on that. Same goes for all arts funding. If the CBC can survive on its own - which it probably can - then it has every right to exist.
No I don't agree. I think a public broadcaster is extremely important. However the CBC has been morphed into something a bit different. We should get back on track.
As for funding for the arts, many countries do it. It all depends on how one views art and culture. Is it simply a business for which the market place should decide who survives? Or is it something more important to a country and should be supported by said country.
No I don't agree. I think a public broadcaster is extremely important. However the CBC has been morphed into something a bit different. We should get back on track.
As for funding for the arts, many countries do it. It all depends on how one views art and culture. Is it simply a business for which the market place should decide who survives? Or is it something more important to a country and should be supported by said country.
Why are you even debating with him? Let's face it you are never gonna convince him lol.
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