Only in Canada, you say...pity!
 

On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:55:27 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:

Canadians will recognize this as a play on the old 'Red Rose Tea'
commercials.
..as for those from the 'Land of the Free'.... pity!
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/20...ore-sicko.html


and...maybe they went to Cuba by boat.

Only in Canada, you say...pity!
 

"John H." wrote in message
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On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:40:06 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"John H." wrote in message
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On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:30:09 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"JimH" wrote in message
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"HK" wrote in message
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Don White wrote:
Canadians will recognize this as a play on the old 'Red Rose Tea'
commercials.
..as for those from the 'Land of the Free'.... pity!
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/20...ore-sicko.html


Unfortunately, Moore is mostly spot-on with his critique of the U.S.
health care system. It's a mess.

Much better than the socialized health care systems, such as in
Canada.

Take control of ridiculous lawsuits and jury awards and we can fix it.

Those focusing on the number of uninsured do not consider the decision
to
be uninsured is mainly a personal decision based on age (those in
their
20's) or financial ability to cover their own medical costs.


Best deal in Rochester for a single person: $637 per month. You think
young
people just out of school make a "personal decision" to either eat or
have
health insurance, like they have a choice?


Show us.

First, tell me what you don't believe about that number.


I've said nothing about belief or disbelief. I was just interested in your
source and why the insurance was so expensive for a young person just out
of school.

Beats me. Call Blue Choice and ask.

You may have heard rumors that an awful lot of people cannot afford health
insurance. It's hard to find info on this, what with all the articles about
it, but a google search may turn up something.

Only in Canada, you say...pity!
 

On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 09:34:46 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:


"John H." wrote in message
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On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:55:27 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:

Canadians will recognize this as a play on the old 'Red Rose Tea'
commercials.
..as for those from the 'Land of the Free'.... pity!
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/20...ore-sicko.html




"...we're all Canadians, we're all in the same boat, we sink or swim
together and we have to take care of each other," he said."

Most of us are not too wild about the 'sinking together' option. But, I
can
see how you might think it's the way to go.

Hi Johnny...,how's that golf course job going? You've got me
thinking...that might be a good way to get free membership into a nice yacht
club around here.


The job is going great! I've met a lot of great people and am having fun.

I'm glad to see I've got you thinking. Hopefully, you'll keep it up for a
while. Hell, I'd think that one with your contacts could easily get free
membership in a yacht club, especially up there.

I'll post a 'Things to ponder' thread. That'll give you more things to
think about.

Only in Canada, you say...pity!
 

On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:40:06 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"John H." wrote in message
.. .
On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:30:09 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"JimH" wrote in message
.. .

"HK" wrote in message
. ..
Don White wrote:
Canadians will recognize this as a play on the old 'Red Rose Tea'
commercials.
..as for those from the 'Land of the Free'.... pity!
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/20...ore-sicko.html


Unfortunately, Moore is mostly spot-on with his critique of the U.S.
health care system. It's a mess.

Much better than the socialized health care systems, such as in Canada.

Take control of ridiculous lawsuits and jury awards and we can fix it.

Those focusing on the number of uninsured do not consider the decision
to
be uninsured is mainly a personal decision based on age (those in their
20's) or financial ability to cover their own medical costs.


Best deal in Rochester for a single person: $637 per month. You think
young
people just out of school make a "personal decision" to either eat or have
health insurance, like they have a choice?


Show us.

First, tell me what you don't believe about that number.


I've said nothing about belief or disbelief. I was just interested in your
source and why the insurance was so expensive for a young person just out
of school.

Only in Canada, you say...pity!
 

On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:43:55 -0400, HK wrote:

Don White wrote:
"John H." wrote in message
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On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:55:27 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:

Canadians will recognize this as a play on the old 'Red Rose Tea'
commercials.
..as for those from the 'Land of the Free'.... pity!
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/20...ore-sicko.html



"...we're all Canadians, we're all in the same boat, we sink or swim
together and we have to take care of each other," he said."

Most of us are not too wild about the 'sinking together' option. But, I
can
see how you might think it's the way to go.

Hi Johnny...,how's that golf course job going? You've got me
thinking...that might be a good way to get free membership into a nice yacht
club around here.



Polishing balls and picking up soap?

There you go, Donnie. Harrie's helping you think.

Only in Canada, you say...pity!
 

On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 09:49:14 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:


"John H." wrote in message
.. .
On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:55:27 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:

Canadians will recognize this as a play on the old 'Red Rose Tea'
commercials.
..as for those from the 'Land of the Free'.... pity!
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/20...ore-sicko.html


and...maybe they went to Cuba by boat.

Huh? Are you Chuck's parrot now?


Just helping you think....

Only in Canada, you say...pity!
 

On Jun 12, 6:12 pm, "JimH" wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message

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Canadians will recognize this as a play on the old 'Red Rose Tea'
commercials.
..as for those from the 'Land of the Free'.... pity!
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/20...ore-sicko.html

Moore is indeed a "Sicko".

What did more say about the U.S healthcare crisis that you disagree
with?

Only in Canada, you say...pity!
 

On Jun 13, 2:20 am, "Calif Bill" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message

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JimH wrote:
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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"JimH" wrote in message
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Don White wrote:
Canadians will recognize this as a play on the old 'Red Rose Tea'
commercials.
..as for those from the 'Land of the Free'.... pity!
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/20...ore-sicko.html

Unfortunately, Moore is mostly spot-on with his critique of the U.S.
health care system. It's a mess.
Much better than the socialized health care systems, such as in Canada.

Take control of ridiculous lawsuits and jury awards and we can fix it.

Those focusing on the number of uninsured do not consider the decision
to be uninsured is mainly a personal decision based on age (those in
their 20's) or financial ability to cover their own medical costs.

Best deal in Rochester for a single person: $637 per month.

You should work for the DNC.............you quote a figure for the
unemployed or in Burger King jobs.

Try again Doug.

You think young people just out of school make a "personal decision" to
either eat or have health insurance, like they have a choice?

No. They make the decision to put the money to fund their upscale
lifestyle. When you are in your 20's, you think you are invincible and
know everything............thus going uninsured. Put the money saved to
a nicer apartment or nicer car.

You're a little out of touch.

You are both out of touch. Young people in the 20's will pay a lot less
than 600 a month. Unless they get a very low deductible policy. A $2000 a
year policy is probably less than $200 a month for a 24 year old. A $2k
deductible for a 64 year old in good health like me is in the $750 range.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Good thing you have that handyman job.....

Only in Canada, you say...pity!
 

"basskisser" wrote in message
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On Jun 13, 2:20 am, "Calif Bill" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message

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JimH wrote:
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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"JimH" wrote in message
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Don White wrote:
Canadians will recognize this as a play on the old 'Red Rose Tea'
commercials.
..as for those from the 'Land of the Free'.... pity!
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/20...ore-sicko.html

Unfortunately, Moore is mostly spot-on with his critique of the
U.S.
health care system. It's a mess.
Much better than the socialized health care systems, such as in
Canada.

Take control of ridiculous lawsuits and jury awards and we can fix
it.

Those focusing on the number of uninsured do not consider the
decision
to be uninsured is mainly a personal decision based on age (those in
their 20's) or financial ability to cover their own medical costs.

Best deal in Rochester for a single person: $637 per month.

You should work for the DNC.............you quote a figure for the
unemployed or in Burger King jobs.

Try again Doug.

You think young people just out of school make a "personal decision"
to
either eat or have health insurance, like they have a choice?

No. They make the decision to put the money to fund their upscale
lifestyle. When you are in your 20's, you think you are invincible
and
know everything............thus going uninsured. Put the money saved
to
a nicer apartment or nicer car.

You're a little out of touch.

You are both out of touch. Young people in the 20's will pay a lot less
than 600 a month. Unless they get a very low deductible policy. A $2000
a
year policy is probably less than $200 a month for a 24 year old. A $2k
deductible for a 64 year old in good health like me is in the $750
range.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Good thing you have that handyman job.....



I guess... $750. x 12 = $9K + the $2K deductible and you're hitting $11K a
year.
I have to assume Kalif Bill's income tax rate is low in order for him to
feel he's better off.

Only in Canada, you say...pity!
 

"Don White" wrote in message
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JimH wrote:
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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"JimH" wrote in message
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"HK" wrote in message
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Don White wrote:
Canadians will recognize this as a play on the old 'Red Rose Tea'
commercials.
..as for those from the 'Land of the Free'.... pity!
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/20...ore-sicko.html

Unfortunately, Moore is mostly spot-on with his critique of the
U.S.
health care system. It's a mess.
Much better than the socialized health care systems, such as in
Canada.

Take control of ridiculous lawsuits and jury awards and we can fix
it.

Those focusing on the number of uninsured do not consider the
decision
to be uninsured is mainly a personal decision based on age (those
in
their 20's) or financial ability to cover their own medical costs.

Best deal in Rochester for a single person: $637 per month.

You should work for the DNC.............you quote a figure for the
unemployed or in Burger King jobs.

Try again Doug.

You think young people just out of school make a "personal decision"
to
either eat or have health insurance, like they have a choice?

No. They make the decision to put the money to fund their upscale
lifestyle. When you are in your 20's, you think you are invincible
and
know everything............thus going uninsured. Put the money saved
to
a nicer apartment or nicer car.

You're a little out of touch.

You are both out of touch. Young people in the 20's will pay a lot less
than 600 a month. Unless they get a very low deductible policy. A
$2000 a
year policy is probably less than $200 a month for a 24 year old. A $2k
deductible for a 64 year old in good health like me is in the $750
range.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Good thing you have that handyman job.....



I guess... $750. x 12 = $9K + the $2K deductible and you're hitting $11K a
year.
I have to assume Kalif Bill's income tax rate is low in order for him to
feel he's better off.



The insurance is deductible. And how many years do you make the 2k
deductible? Major problem with cost of insurance, and really shows up in
covers everything like Canada plan is that people go to the doctor for every
little ache and pain and cold. Poor people in the USA get free medical care
as part of the welfare system. They overuse the emergency room. They use
it as the doctors office. Kid gets a cold, off to the ER. If we required
people too pay more of their basic medical costs, we could save tremendous
amounts on insurance. I knew a person years ago, who belonged to Kaiser
Health and the office visit was $2 or less. He went to two different Kaiser
hospitals to get his BP checked. Wanted to make sure there was no error.
Ignoring the fact that is was normally high and about the same every month.
How much did that visit cost the rest of the subscribers?